One thing to know is that the color of the dashboard light is a quick indicator of what it might mean. For example, a red light indicates an issue that must be dealt with, a yellow light is a warning, and a blue or green light is simply an indication of function.
Here’s what some of the most important dashboard lights mean:
The word BRAKE over an exclamation point is the brake warning light. This indicates the parking brake is engaged or you’re low on brake fluid.
An old-fashioned oil can with a droplet of oil at the spout indicates an oil pressure issue.
An image of a windshield being wiped with water spraying indicates low windshield washer fluid.
An exclamation point in a red triangle is the master warning light. This indicates a problem with one of your car’s advanced systems.
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