8 Emergency Warning Lights Drivers Need to Pay Attention To
The illuminated warning lights indicate that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with a particular component, so drivers need to pay close attention.
Modern cars are equipped with various warning lights on the dashboard. These warning lights typically illuminate and emit sounds to alert the driver.
Here are some types of emergency warning lights on cars that drivers should be aware of:
The battery warning light illuminates.
Many experienced drivers often ignore the battery warning light. This light has a battery icon with two symbols for the negative (-) and positive (+) terminals. The illuminated battery warning light indicates that the battery is starting to degrade or that the battery cables are damaged, corroded, etc.
Oil pressure warning light
The oil pressure warning light on the dashboard has an oil tank icon with a drop of water. When this light illuminates, it means the engine is low on lubrication or the oil is no longer suitable. If the oil pressure warning light is on, the engine oil should be changed.
Brake warning light
The brake warning light has a circular symbol with an exclamation mark (!). The light will illuminate red if there is a problem with the braking system. If the driver forgets to release the parking brake, the brake warning light will also illuminate. If this light stays on continuously, it indicates a problem with the braking system, possibly due to low brake fluid or reduced brake fluid pressure.
The engine warning light remains on continuously.
The engine warning light on a car usually has an engine icon. When there is a problem with the engine system, the engine warning light illuminates yellow. The engine warning light may illuminate due to a faulty distributor, faulty spark plugs, a faulty mass flow sensor, etc.
Airbag warning light
The illuminated airbag warning light indicates a malfunction in the car's airbag system or that the engine has stalled. The airbag warning light could also be on due to a faulty sensor, a defective airbag regulator spring, or a faulty seatbelt.
Tire pressure warning light
If one of the four tires loses pressure, leaks air due to a nail puncture, etc., the tire pressure warning light will illuminate. At that point, the driver should stop and check.
Fuel warning light
The fuel warning light illuminates when the fuel is running low. At this point, the user needs to stop the vehicle and refuel.
ABS brake warning light
If the anti-lock braking system (ABS) malfunctions, the ABS warning light will illuminate, usually yellow. In this case, the driver should take the vehicle to a service center for inspection.
