Dashboard warning lights explained

Red means stop, amber means check soon, green and blue only tell you something is on. Each page explains one light and what to do about it.

30 pages in this section

Amber

ABS warning light: what it means and whether you can driveAn ABS warning light means anti-lock braking is unavailable. Learn when you can drive, when to stop, and what a shop should check before repairs.
AdBlue warning light: what to do with your dieselAn AdBlue warning light means low fluid or an SCR fault. Learn what the countdown means, how to top up safely and when to ask a shop for help.
Brake pad warning light: what it means and how soon to actA brake pad warning light means the pads need attention soon. Learn when you can drive, what mountain roads change, and what to ask your shop.
Check engine light: what it means and what you should doA check engine light means a stored fault needs diagnosis. Learn when you can drive, when to stop, and what a shop should check before replacing parts.
DPF warning light: What it means and what you should doA DPF warning light means soot is building up in your diesel filter. Learn when a regeneration drive may help and when you need a shop in Georgia.
EPC light: what it means when your car loses powerThe EPC light signals a throttle or engine power control fault. Learn when to stop, what reduced power means and what to ask a repair shop to check.
Flashing check engine light: what to do right nowA flashing check engine light signals a severe misfire that can damage the catalytic converter. Learn what to do now and what a shop should check.
Glow plug light: normal pre-heating or an engine fault?The glow plug light is normal during diesel pre-heating, but flashing while driving needs attention. Learn what to check and when to stop safely.
Hybrid system warning light: what Prius and Lexus owners should doA hybrid system warning light means a fault needs checking soon. Learn when to stop, common Prius and Lexus causes, and what to ask a shop in Georgia.
Low coolant light: what it means and what you should doA low coolant light can signal a leak, not just a need to top up. Learn when to stop, how to check safely, and why coolant type matters in winter.
Low fuel light: what it means and when to refuelThe low fuel light means you are on reserve. Learn when to refuel, why range varies, and how to plan safer fuel stops on Georgia’s mountain roads.
Low oil level light: what it means and what you should doA low oil level light usually means you need oil soon. Learn how to check the level, distinguish red pressure warnings and decide when to stop.
Master warning light: what the triangle meansThe master warning light points to a dashboard message. Learn what amber and red mean, when to stop, and what to ask a car service in Georgia.
Power steering warning light: what it means for your carA power steering warning light means assistance may be reduced. Learn when to stop, what causes heavy steering and what to ask a shop to check.
Service light: What the spanner reminder meansA service light usually means scheduled maintenance is due, not a fault. Learn what to check, when to book and why a service record matters.
Tire pressure light flashing: what it means and what to doTire pressure light flashing then staying on usually means a TPMS fault. Learn what to check, when to drive, and what a tyre shop can do in Georgia.
Tire pressure light: what it means and what to doA steady tire pressure light means low pressure. Learn how to check cold tyres, inflate safely, reset TPMS and recognise a flashing fault.
Traction control light: what it means and what to doA flashing traction control light means intervention; a steady one means off or a fault. Learn when to slow down, stop safely or book a check.
Water in fuel light: what it means and what to doThe water in fuel light means your diesel filter needs attention soon. Learn when to stop, what causes it and what to ask a shop to check.

Blue

High beam indicator: what the blue light meansThe blue high beam indicator means your main beams are on. Learn when to dip them, why automatic beams switch off, and when to ask a shop.

Red