Every Dashboard Warning Lights in Your Car Explained | Part - 1

Every Car Dashboard Warning Lights Explained | Part - 1
The electronics system in today's cars relies on sensors attached to warning lights and symbols on the dashboard. There are two main types of dashboard warning lights available red and orange. A red warning light usually indicates a severe problem with your car. If your dashboard warning light is red, you should act quickly.
An orange or yellow dashboard warning light means the Engine Management system - the computer running the engine - has detected a malfunction. You can continue to drive a car with an orange dashboard warning light, but you should visit your local service center as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair.
A Green or Blue dashboard light lets you know the system is on and operating.
Warning Symbols
1. Engine Temperature Warning Light
2. Transmission Temperature
3. Battery Charge Warning Light
4. Oil Pressure Warning Light:
5. Brake Warning Light
Safety Symbols
6. Tire Pressure Warning Light
7. Security Alert
8. Side Airbag
9. Reduced Power Warning
10. Seat Belt Indicator
11. Press Clutch Pedal
12. Press Brake Pedal
13. Powertrain Fault
14. Power Steering Warning Light
15. Steering Wheel Lock
16. Parking Brake Light
17. Traction Control Off
18. Traction Control Light
19. Trailer Tow Hitch Warning
20. Check Engine
21. Service Vehicle Soon
22. Overdrive Light
23. Oil Change Reminder
24. Master Warning Light
25. Icy Road Warning Light
26. Gas/Fuel Cap
27. ESP Fault/Traction Control Malfunction
28. Distance Warning
29. Clogged Air Filter
30. Catalytic Converter Warning
31. Brake Fluid
32. Brake Pad Warning
33. Brake Lights Warning
34. Automatic Gearbox Warning
35. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
36. All Wheel Drive (AWD/4WD)
37. 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) LOCK Indicator Light
38. Airbag Indicator
39. Air Suspension
Lighting Symbols
40. Low Beam Indicator Light
41. Lamp Out
42. Exterior Light Fault
43. High Beam Light Indicator
44. Auto High Beam
45. Headlight Range Control
46. Front Fog Lights
47. Adaptive Light System
48. Side Light Indicator
49. Rear Fog Lights Switched On
50. Rain and Light Sensor
Common Symbols
51. Windshield Defrost / Rear Window Defrost
52. Washer Fluid Reminder
53. Low Fuel Level
54. Key Not in Vehicle
55. Hood/Bonnet Open
56. Hazard Lights On
57. Door Ajar
58. Direction/Signal Indicators
Advanced Feature Symbols
59. Recirculated Cabin Air
60. Rear Spoiler Warning
61. Parking with Park Assist Pilot
62. Lane Assist
63. Lane Departure Warning
64. Key Fob Battery Low
65. Ignition Switch Warning
66. Hill Descent Control
67. Forward Collision Warning
68. Eco Driving Indicator
69. Cruise Control
70. Adaptive Cruise Control
71. Convertible Roof Warning Light
72. Brake Hold Indicator Light
73. Blind Spot Indicator Light
74. Auto Windscreen Wiping
75. Windshield washer fluid light
76. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
77. Winter Mode
78. Start/Stop Warning Light
79. Speed Limiter
80. EV mode
--- Time Stamp --
00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - Warning Symbols
06:14 - Safety Symbols
28:19 - Light Symbols
30:57 - Common Symbols
34:06 - Advanced Feature Symbols
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[@ItsMeNanaD71]

As a widow, thank you for posting this! I’m not a mechanic & now that my hubby passed I’ve got to become somewhat of one. This video is very helpful & appreciated.

[@alflyover4413]

You have my condolences, ma'am. Do you have a Chilton's or Haynes' manual (preferably both) for your vehicles? The reason I ask is because they will go through the troubleshooting and repair steps for a given problem and allow you to decide if the repair is something you can undertake yourself (lamp replacement and tire pressure, oil level, and coolant level checking), something you can see yourself undertaking in the future (oil change, tire rotation), or something you will leave to the pros (front-end alignment, engine overhaul, clutch and transmission work). I have seen that quite a few community colleges offer adult education courses that cover automobile maintenance. They can help you learn what you can do, what you can plan to do in the future, and what you probably want to refer to the pros if your vehicle needs it.

[@sjjerome8706]

The quantity of research you do to make a video is highly appreciated....

[@brother8127]

Imagine that all of this Warnings lighting in same time

[@ericmatenge8563]

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[@talentani9575]

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[@TheAutisticCapricorn811]

I am surprised that this isn't taught in driver's education school. There's a whole lot to learn when gettin' behind the wheel of a car and what features there are to ensure protocol procedures for safety concerns, precautions and measurements to maintain. But it's no one's fault of not knowing any of it future-wise. Driver's Ed should really be taught most importantly to kids in high school, I know they eager of wantin' to drive a car like everyone else in the world gets to.

[@abdullakc]

Thats why u should read the cars manual

[@masausobanda9527]

Maybe they left it to/with the Auto electrician

[@neggas-]

Every car has different warning symbols. Driving schools doesn't need to teach that

[@2112user]

As a mechanic I completely agree. Airplane pilots need to learn what every gauge, dial and light means.... I'd like to see a basic auto maintenance class taught in conjunction with drivers ed. People don't need to know all that I do, but should have the ability to jump start their car, change a tire, wiper blades, check fuses, and know how to check all fluids. Guess we don't need people driving a 2 ton machine in residential areas to know these things....

[@robertmkwasi9191]

Loving the lesson

[@lawrencekitema5455]

I wish driving schools could teach this. There is alot to learn in this video.

[@aaliahfuller1609]

Yup!

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[@jmo8a_veda]

I'm trying so much to manage my own vehicle and work. Free videos like this are the best and affordable way.

[@Joe254KE]

Awesome, most informative video on the above topic so far. Looking forward to part 2.

[@victormugo8130]

I have found this particular video very important, and well detailed and clearly explained to me,it has taken me a couple of days to draw every symbol and write down their identification names, and also notes in a book,but I thank God that am now done with all the drawings and notes taking work,thank you Sir, indeed your video has taught me alot of things I never knew before 🙌👍❤️

[@1888fel]

I've been driving my 2022 BRZ in track mode (traction always off) since April. During my roadtrip this summer, I got lost in a muddy dirt road and it's probably the most fun I had. Had the traction control activated for the first few times I drove in a dirt road to learn how my car was handling the dirt.

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

Why would you always have traction control off? You’re just asking to get seriously hurt. What if you’re driving down the highway and you hit some kind of bump and completely lose control when you could’ve recovered

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[@BlackonBlackE46]

@@Akotski-ys9rr you sound no fun. Also traction control is not needed. What do you happend with cars before the 1980's? There was no traction control then, and people were still driving lambos and such. Driving without tractoin control is not hard. Its not much different. Traction control sorta limits the throttle response when losing grip. This is why people often disable it when the car is stuck in snow, since it will just not give enough throttle to get out of the snow, since it will start limiting it. Traction control is only needed in heavy thunderstorms or heavy snowstorms

[@kimchee94112]

Wish I had traction control at the time while driving old cars and trucks (all rear wheel drives) spun out a few times on the freeway due to rain and black ice at normal speeds. Trucks in particular, very light at the rear. I even saw a car flipped over on the freeway in front of me, he was driving normal going straight on a dry road. Needed an ambulance and jaws of life.

[@DavidMorales-fk5hm]

thank you im not a mechanic but i consider becoming one and studying hard. i love to learn and master and certified mid skills. i will alway check back and review til i got it down pack for mine permit test and license test. and the future in mine life

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It’s very very informative, I just buy a car few months before and this information is very very fruitful

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Very good info 👍🏻👍🏻 Our car is our second life and to learned all these really are great help for our safety on the road. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bendigo1]

Besides a few oddly worded phrases/words, this is an excellent and very informative video.

[@MrDaniiieell]

5:11 to 5:16 My brother Benzema it’s changing the brake pads . Well done ! Proud of you bro ! ❤️

[@tgnm9615]

I cannot express how useful this video is

[@Djx51]

Also if you put a high-performance engine or performance parts causing you’re engine to make more power in your vehicle and you forget to upgrade your cooling system that can cause a major problem of overheating, because your stock cooling system is not built for that kind of stress. it may be still fine to use for some upgrades but there is a certain limit before you stock cooling system needs to be upgraded

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[@johnkeith9504]

Had no idea what the warning triangle was for but when my wife comes home from work with the Mini I will check out what code is showing. Thank you 👍👍

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[@michelled.9864]

Outstanding video! Thank you so much.

[@robertbombace9153]

This is a great video. That can't be stored in your phone. It would be far more easier to access this information than, Then going through the owner's manual. Thank you😅

[@buleuser]

Even these simple dashboard warning lights already scared me 😂

[@sherry866]

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[@UriahTronics]

Great video! One light you didn't mention is the wait light.

[@mukhtarahmad5777]

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[@dr.mr.sirelegant4397]

I'd like to have multiple steps of warnings: White: Reminder Green: No damaged system Orange: Warnung, Check is recommended Red: Check emmideantly or you will be lost where you are and you will die😆-This explains by itself ofciurse. Since i am 14, this Viedeo is very helpful for my Future driving-school. Thanks! Oh, and i apoligize for my writing, i am from Germany and auto correct is spelling some things wrong.

[@basiimaevelyn1381]

Thanks alot trainer. I have learnt alot. I pray i pass my test on 9th Nov 2023

[@donreinke5863]

Mine has only one of those...a brake warning light if the parking brake is on or there is a pressure differential between the two sides of the master cylinder. I like it that way. Oil and alternator output are gauges.

[@abudujana13]

Excellent! Thanks for the video and information!! Much appreciated!!!!

[@crayzygamer1232]

I have a question. My 2006 Toyota Siena Le engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator light is on when I take the key out from the ignition switch after driving. When the key is inserted in the ignition switch and the engine is on , the indicator light is off. Is it ok to drive like that? Thanks for any advice.

[@chrischery8994]

Every time when the light turns on i change the engine oil, and I change the engine oil every three months when the light appears on the dashboard of car which is, change engine oil soon, and i reset it on every oil change thanks and keep up the good work

[@samarpanjadhav7409]

Sir 👍👍Thanks For Given Knowledge about dashboard warning lights and symbols 😊 Thankyou Verymuch

[@TheEngineersPost]

So nice of you

[@enriquelopez9124]

Awesome information, however some of the cars have electronic power steering which doesn*t use power steering fluid , like for example Hyundai , when there is a problem with the system, the following lights go on, ABS, the steering wheel with the exclamation , anti skidding or stability control because they built it that way, it can be a couple of things, inner or outer arms or both among the many things in the front suspension it will stay on.

[@impulsearcade]

This is excellent, I just love it ✌

[@josephsiyanda.5112]

There is so much to learn about driving.

[@crackerjacks6789]

Thank you this is very helpful ❤😅

[@DaLegendz]

Thanks I really need this when I drive a car when I'm older.

[@olufemiolawale3848]

This is helpful. Thank you sir!

[@jankotze1959]

Lucky I have a VW Polo TDI, in eleven years only see three signs, Low fuel, brake pads needs replacement and the service tool sign came on, nice video

[@msdlegal]

Excellent information.. Thank you so much

[@besniknouredini2004]

I am proud I am one of the first 5k to see this video thank you man this helped a lot

[@TheEngineersPost]

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[@safiulla1993]

Bro do some videos about 1.different types of car bodies 2.ADAS features.

[@mechguy8459]

A comprehensive guide on Car Warning Lights ⚠️. Thank you

[@TheEngineersPost]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MaryMohamed24]

Need to save this video. Thank you❤

[@jmo8a_veda]

this is a good free video explaining!😊

[@bhupensolanki2501]

Excellent information about warnings lights

[@dr.s.p.]

Excellent presentation

[@jibrailkazi]

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[@catrinab888]

Said everything except the one traction light I was looking for😂

[@PrinceWalker-bd4om]

Tanks for this video

[@trololl27029]

33:56 did anyone else notice how the car in front had the fuel cap open 💀

[@abhijeetgaming5749]

Yes

[@SamuelAnea]

Thanks for your explanation

[@fredrickbylonisaac9403]

Hello Mrs, my question is about to the symbol for tyre pressure, does it have others warning signs I need to know about?!

[@byasadevmishra3135]

nicely explained. thank u

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Thank you for a new video!

[@TheEngineersPost]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@marthimarda1339]

Thank you so much for this.

[@slovenskiguruak9887]

very helpful, thank you

[@rayirth.upside-down]

"Do not use the AC on hot days" Thanks now I am overheating!

[@UriahTronics]

He said overuse.

[@robloxfan4271]

That’s wrong the ac is designed to be used in all weather

[@NeedForSpeed.2004]

Fun fact: Overdrive refers to gears with a ratio less than 1:1

[@Saraaliaayaan]

Thank you so much for this information,

[@mhkhing444]

"If your warning light is red you should act quickly to resolve it" Me who just ignore the seatbelt warning light anyways

[@danielntumy7599]

Good lessons

[@MuhammadNadeem-gn4in]

Very informative Broooo.

[@arivuazhagan442]

Thanku sir very good explain

[@michaelmugo247]

I learnt alot on this video

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[@joelejo1587]

Hello bro it was a nice information. About all the signs on dashboard. Make a video on different types of scan tools to check different functions. With a scanner.

[@TheEngineersPost]

Sure 👍

[@elsiemendozabaldovino4845]

@@TheEngineersPost 0:12 what is that symbol is between the brake symbols

[@ahnafzahid9450]

The much needed video

[@Sunshine-qk1cs]

Thank you 🙏🤗

[@kotathongay8716]

Yes it's good information for the new drivers or for driving school

[@farmchat3603]

Very informative

[@atumuisaac4906]

Please advice me on my Honda Civic type sr, it show and indicator light of the automatic gearbox warning light

[@Sgf6127]

So for Tire Pressure Warning Light 6:18 when it blinks for a little bit and then it just goes solid, it indicates that you have a Tire Pressure Sensor Fault, so another thing to keep in mind.

[@Nichet.Crochet]

yes! I have been having a tire pressure sensor issue for almost two years now... ive had it fixed several times and it comes right back on after getting fixed

[@yosselisorto3785]

What does it mean to have a tire pressure sensor fault? Because my dads rav4 I took it to the tire shop because it kept marking the tire pressure symbol and even after the tires were topped off it still had the symbol on. Please help me 😅

[@jojo2121al]

@@yosselisorto3785 dead sensor battery. Shop should have a tool to tell which one then they program a new one to the car,

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Thank you 🥰

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Thanks man for the help

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Our pleasure!

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Thank you very much Sir

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Thanks for your time 😅

[@workspilot.]

The ultimate catalog

[@Geosbudy]

So many lights....😮 I usually listen and feel how the vehicle responds

[@n.nongkynrihnongkynrih391]

Thank for this

[@ImFineGAB]

My dad has the powertrain fault light on his chevrolet orlando 2013 ever since he bought it he said it already has that wrench thing and he doesnt know what it means, now we know thank u, by the way its a second hand

[@nyarikienocknyambati5594]

Very important information.

[@chalokips7712]

So informative

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

If your car got reduced engine power it could also mean the engine is not timed correctly and that could cause severe damage if not fixed

[@SamuelAnea]

Thanks for very much

[@gunbahadur5860]

Very good 👍 👏

[@terry9348]

I installed aftermarket drl and my check engine light went on a few days after, causing my car to go into limp mode(reduced power).. could they be the cause?

[@bekatsertsvadze6396]

In my case esp turned on cause of cranckshaft position sensor malfunction but it works properly :d

[@mohammadsamal81]

Can you do part 2

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this a excellent video

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[@tomayrscotland6890]

A great descriptive video, but What does ETS Stand for in my Mercedes C220 Vito. Even the mercedes mechanic does not know.

[@mohammadibrahim5429]

Thanks a lot!

[@brokenqueen8lee656]

Glad I watched it I was driving in the rain with my traction off 😭 this whole time I thought it meant turn on traction I feel dum it says off 😅 literally