DASHBOARD

WARNING
LIGHTS
 dashboard
the part of a car that contains some
of the controls used for driving and
the devices for measuring esp. speed 
and distance
Engine Warning or Malfunction
Indicator Light
■This will usually mean that there is a
problem with the engine's management
system or the engine's emissions control
system. If this light comes on while driving
you should have your car checked by the
dealer as soon as you can.
Anti-Lock Braking System Indicator
Light
■Indicates a fault with the anti-lock braking
system. If this light comes on you will still
have normal braking ability but without
the anti-lock function.
 Battery and Charging Light Indicator
■If this light comes on then your car battery
isn't being charged. This could be caused by
a faulty alternator, a battery that has come
to the end of its working life or because the
battery terminals need cleaning.
 Engine Overheating Light
Indicator
■ If this light comes on it means your engine
is overheating. Pull over and call for
roadside assistance.
 Electric Power Steering Light Indicator
■Indicates a problem with the power assisted
steering. If this light comes on the steering is
likely to feel a lot heavier which will make the
car harder to steer.
 Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
■This light will remain on until you have
released the parking brake. If the light
comes on whilst driving then there is a
problem with the braking system. Take your
car to a mechanic as soon as possible.
 Low Oil Pressure Light
Indicator
■Indicates low oil levels. If this light comes on
you should check the oil levels immediately.
Driving with insufficient oil levels can cause
serious damage to the car's engine.
Fog Light Indicator
■This lights shows when the fog lights
are on
 Full Beam Light Indicator
■This light shows when the headlights are
turned to full beam.
 Front Airbag Warning Light
■amber light informs the driver when a
passenger airbag has been switched off
manually.
 Tire Pressure Monitor
■will show when incorrect tire pressure is
detected.
 Car Doors Indicator
■will show when one or more car doors,
including the boot, are incorrectly closed, or
still open.
 Seat Belt Reminder 
■will show when the engine is on but the
driver's seat belt isn't fastened.
 Glow Plug Warning
■used on diesel vehicles, no attempt to start
the vehicle must made until the light goes
out.
 Low Fuel Indicator
■will show when the vehicle is low on
fuel.
 Power steering / EPAS warning light

■warning light will turn on if there's

something wrong with the steering system.
 DPF / Diesel particulate filter warning
light

■if there's a fault, this warning light will

illuminate on your dashboard. You could be
releasing more fumes and damaging your
engine at the same time.
 Tire-pressure sensor warning

■If the TPMS system alerts you to low

pressure, you’ll need to check and inflate
the tire.
 Traction-control warning light

■light when the wheels loose grip, usually in

the rain or snow.
 Direction Indicator

■Illuminates when left or right turn signal, or

hazard warning flasher, is turned on