{"id":34153,"date":"2021-08-11T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/?p=34153"},"modified":"2023-08-24T16:14:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T16:14:41","slug":"vehicle-warning-lights-to-pay-attention-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/vehicle-warning-lights-to-pay-attention-to\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Vehicle Warning Lights You Need to Pay Attention To"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern vehicles now have better ways to tell us if there\u2019s something wrong with the car. Car sensors play a crucial role in detecting issues and notifying the vehicle owner and passengers. Do you know what they mean? If you don\u2019t, it\u2019s time to educate yourself. This way, should something flash on your dashboard or anywhere in your car, you know what the problem is.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>Engine Light<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the engine light is on, it only means that there\u2019s something wrong with the engine system. It\u2019s crucial you don\u2019t proceed with your trip when you see this because it will be risky. When the engine light is turned on, call a professional to diagnose and fix the problem.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>Oil Level Light<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see the oil level warning, it\u2019s best to stop your vehicle immediately. Check your engine\u2019s oil level after a few minutes and inspect it for any leakage. If the oil level is low, fill it with engine oil. Otherwise, it could cause further damages to your engine.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>Power Steering Light<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this is on, it means you have a low oil level in the power steering reservoir. However, there are cases when filling it with oil doesn\u2019t work. In that case, you need to bring it to a professional.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>ABS Light<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ABS light will turn off on its own; however, if it doesn\u2019t, it indicates a problem with your vehicle&#8217;s ABS system. Even though your brakes won\u2019t get affected by this, you need to have it checked.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>Low Fuel<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many times have you tried to make it to your destination with your fuel light blinking? The truth is, you shouldn\u2019t let it come to this to prevent any inconveniences along the way, especially when you\u2019re traveling on an unfamiliar road.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>Battery&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The battery\u2019s light will blink when it\u2019s almost drained out. It\u2019s best to have a mechanic look at the problem to ensure there are no underlying issues, such as loose wirings.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>Washer Fluid<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you see your washer fluid light on, it only means the windshield washer\u2019s fluid is low.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>Seat Belt<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you see this warning, it means you or your passengers don\u2019t have their seat belt on. Make sure that everybody\u2019s wearing their seat belt before you hit the road.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>Airbag<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturally, the airbag light will come on when you start the car, and it should go off after a few seconds. In case it doesn\u2019t, there is a malfunction with your vehicle\u2019s airbag system.&nbsp;<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>Handbrake<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you experienced having the handbrake light on after you release it? This indicates a braking system malfunction, and it\u2019s likely that there\u2019s a low brake oil level.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being familiar with these warning lights and signs in your vehicle is crucial to safe driving. When you see any of these lights blinking, it\u2019s best to address the issue right away. If you don\u2019t know how, take it to a professional. All of these things are important, but the most crucial one is your airbag light, which many vehicle owners often ignore. When there\u2019s an airbag malfunction, you put yourself and your passengers at higher risk when you encounter a collision on the road.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fix that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/what-causes-airbag-light-to-come-on\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">airbag light<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today! Safety Restore is the world\u2019s leader in post-accident restorations that specialize in airbag modules and seat belt repairs. Contact us today!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modern vehicles now have better ways to tell us if there\u2019s something wrong with the car. 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