Get to Know Your Vehicle’s 10 Most Common Warning
Summary: The symbol, as well and the color of the symbol, provide insight into the inner workings of your vehicle.
When you sit in the driver’s seat and look beyond your steering wheel at the dashboard, you will notice several things. The speedometer and fuel gauge for sure, but there are also several other—often hidden unless triggered as a warning or reminder notification by the technology built in your vehicle—important dashboard features.
Warning Lights and Symbols
The 10 most common warning lights and dashboard symbols include:
What do these 10 symbols look like? Open your vehicle manual to learn more about each symbol.
Color Coding in Vehicle Warning Symbols
Although the symbols and indicators themselves are important, the symbols are part of a color code system meant to help you understand the severity of the indicator you see.
When you sit in the driver’s seat and look beyond your steering wheel at the dashboard, you will notice several things. The speedometer and fuel gauge for sure, but there are also several other—often hidden unless triggered as a warning or reminder notification by the technology built in your vehicle—important dashboard features.
Warning Lights and Symbols
The 10 most common warning lights and dashboard symbols include:
- Check Engine Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning
- SRS Air Bag Indicator
- Slip Indicator/Traction Control
- Low Tire Pressure Indicator
- Fuel or Low Fuel Indicator
- Fog Lamp Indicator
- Engine Oil or Oil Pressure Warning Light Symbol
- Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
- Charging System Problem
What do these 10 symbols look like? Open your vehicle manual to learn more about each symbol.
Color Coding in Vehicle Warning Symbols
Although the symbols and indicators themselves are important, the symbols are part of a color code system meant to help you understand the severity of the indicator you see.
- Any symbol appearing in Red indicates a potentially serious problem or safety issue and should be addressed as soon as possible—call our Taylor Automotive CDJR service center at 731.439.4033.
- A symbol that is Yellow or Orange means something will need to be serviced or repaired soon.
- A Green or Blue symbol is there to let you know the system is on and operating as normal.
- If any symbols appear and are also flashing, your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.