We know you light up inside every time you turn your car on. But is your dashboard lighting up with the same excitement or is it anxiety?
Listen, if you don’t know what to do when this light screams for your attention, you should strongly consider selling your car online ASAP.
What it means: Seriously… just walk everywhere (you might have to if you don’t refuel shortly)!
What it is: Low Fuel Light.
Alright, now this looks scary! It looks as if your car is trying to warn you of an impending pirate ship invasion!
What it means: Your engine is either too hot or the coolant level is running low.
What it is: Engine Temperature Warning Light.
It may look like Aladdin’s lamp, but rubbing it won’t produce a genie.
What it means: Your engine is running low on oil, or there is a problem with your car's oil pressure system.
What it is: Check Oil Light.
Oh yeah! It’s time to get your drift on. Never drifted a day in your life? Don’t worry, your car thinks you’ve got this... NOT!
What it means: The car's traction control system is engaged or there might be a problem with your car's traction control system if you have not activated traction control.
What it is: Traction Control Indicator.
This cute little 2-door submarine light could be an indicator that your engine is going under.
What it means: A number of things could be wrong. It could be lack of power, a fault in the engine management, a faulty electrical sensor, or a bigger issue. This can cause irreparable damage if not attended to ASAP.
What it is: Check Engine Light.
No, your car is not intimidated or impressed by your physique!
What it means: There is an issue with your antilock brake system (ABS) that needs to be attended to pronto.
What it is: Antilock Braking System Indicator
How’s the chemistry between you and your four-wheeled baby? Still good? If you want to keep that love affair going, get rid of this sign.
What it means: If it doesn’t go off a few seconds after you turn your car on, there might be a problem with your car’s electrical system.
What it is: Battery Alert Indicator.
No, your car is not recommending a day of beach volleyball!
What it means: There may be an issue with one or more of your car's airbags, or the airbag system in general.
What it is: Airbag Indicator.
This may look like a weird alien-jellyfish hybrid, but it is not an indication that your car has UFO detection capabilities.
What it means: Your fog lights are on.
What it is: Fog Lamp Indicator.
You’d be forgiven for the assumption, but this sign is not warning you about a whale under your bonnet.
What it means: The windscreen washer fluid level is low.
What it is: Washer Fluid Indicator.
Remember to pay attention to the colours. Red means: immediate safety risk or serious problem. Orange means: it should be serviced or attended to soon. And blue or green means: active.
