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What Are Those Dashboard Lights?

Dashboard warning lights are in every car and truck. They alert you of a problem or signal an important message about your vehicle. Some dashboard warning light symbols are fairly well-known, but others pop up and can worry drivers who aren’t sure what they mean. Is it a major issue? A minor one? Is something turned on or in use that doesn’t need to be? If you don’t know what the dashboard lights mean, you may not know how to act.
1 of 10
What does this light mean?
There is a problem with your battery charging system.
Your battery is fully charged.
The battery has been disconnected.
It’s time to replace the battery.
2 of 10
What does this light mean?
Loss of traction on one or more tires.
It’s time for an oil change.
A tire has low air pressure or something is wrong with the sensor.
There has been an electrical failure.
3 of 10
What does this light mean?
A gas cap is loose.
There is a failure in the vehicle’s emissions system.
You have a faulty catalytic converter.
All of the above.
4 of 10
What does this light mean?
The car is overheating.
There is an issue with the brake system.
Your battery needs to be replaced.
One or more electrical systems failed.
5 of 10
What does this light mean?
The engine is flooded.
The cooling system isn’t operating correctly.
The oil level is low.
The windshield wiper fluid is low.
6 of 10
What does this light mean?
The road is icy.
Traction control is disabled.
At least one tire is losing air pressure.
Your car’s fluids are leaking.
7 of 10
What does this light mean?
Low oil pressure.
Hinges need to be greased.
Gas is low.
The radiator needs water.
8 of 10
What does this light mean?
Window tint needs replacement.
Interior ceiling light is on.
A vehicle light is out.
None of the above.
9 of 10
What does this light mean?
There is a crack in the windshield.
The wiper needs to be replaced.
The washer fluid level is low.
The window defrost system is failing.
10 of 10
What does this light mean?
The vehicle’s temperature is low.
Cruise control is set.
Maintenance is required.
Fuel is low.
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