When something goes wrong with your car or if a feature you should know about gets activated, a signal funnels through the electrical system and into the dashboard. This illuminates a hieroglyphic, and these cover a wide range of issues—some of which may be serious. Here are the meanings behind 15 of these curious-looking markers (and what they look like, in case you need a mnemonic device to help your memory).

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Your dashboard may be different and the symbols may have altered designs or indicate slightly different things, so be sure to consult your owner’s manual. Some of these lights could portend a serious malfunction. Don't ignore them. When in doubt, have a professional check it out.




1. Engine Temperature Warning Light

What it means: Your engine is too hot/ is over heating/ or is low on coolant.



2. Tire Pressure Warning Light

What it means: The pressure in one or more of your tires is too low and needs to be attended to.



3. Oil Pressure Warning

What it means: Your engine is running low on oil, or there is a problem with your car's oil pressure system.



4. Traction Control

What it means: The car's traction control system is engaged.



5. Engine Warning

What it means: It can blink on for a number of reasons.


1. Your Oxygen (O2) Sensor needs replacing

Your oxygen sensor measures the amount of unburned oxygen in your vehicle's exhaust system.

What if I don't replace it?

- Your engine will burn more fuel than needed
- You will experience loss of fuel economy (up to 40% if ignored)*
- Faulty sensor(s) can cause damage to your spark plugs and catalytic converter

2. Gas cap is loose, damaged or missing

Your gas cap seals the fuel system and helps maintain pressure within the fuel tank. It also prevents gasoline fumes (hydrocarbons) from being released into the atmosphere while you aren't driving your car.


What if I don't replace it?

- You can lose fuel through evaporation
- You may make more trips to the gas pump

3. Catalytic Converter needs replacing

Your catalytic converter helps protect our environment by converting harmful carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. Damage usually occurs due to neglected maintenance (reasons # 1, 4, and 5).

What if I don't replace it?

- Your vehicle will not pass an emmissions test
- You will experience reduced performance and fuel economy
- Your car may run at a higher temperature


4. Mass Airflow Sensor needs replacing (MAF)

Your mass airflow sensor measures the amount of air entering the engine to determine how much fuel is needed to run your engine efficiently.

What if I don't replace it?
- Faulty sensors can cause damage to spark plugs, O2 sensors or catalytic converter
- You will experience reduced performance and fuel economy


5. Spark Plugs or Plug Wires need replacing

Your spark plugs ignite the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber of your vehicle. The spark plug wires deliver the spark from the ignition coil to the spark plugs.


What if I don't replace it?

- You will experience poor performance (reduced power, engine missing) and reduced fuel economy
- Worn plugs and plug wires can cause clogged catalytic converter or damage to ignition coils and O2 sensors



6. Anti-lock Brake Warning

What it means: There is an issue with your anti-lock brake system that needs to be diagnosed and fixed.


7. Automatic Shift Lock or Engine Start Indicator

What it means: You need to engage the brake, either to start your car's ignition or to get it out of neutral.


8. Battery Alert

What it means: The car's charging system is short of power (faulty Alternator, or lose of contact at alternator wiring). You are running solely on battery.


9. Fuel Indicator Symbol

What it means: You are running low on fuel. Fun fact: The symbol on the fuel gauge also has an arrow next to it—this indicates which side of the car has the gas cap. No more gas station three-point turns in rental cars ever again.


10. Seatbelt Reminder Light

What it means: Buckle your seatbelt, please.



11. Airbag Indicator

What it means: There may be an issue with one or more of your car's airbags, or the airbag system in general.


12. Fog Lamp Indicator

What it means: Your fog lights are on.



13. Security Light

What it means: You may need a key with the proper transponder in order to trigger the ignition. Or, there is something else wrong with your car's anti-theft system.



14. Traction Control Malfunction

What it means: There is an issue with your anti-skid system, and it may be shut off completely.



15. Washer Fluid Indicator

What it means: The washer fluid level is low. Please fill that up when you get a chance.



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Hi, it would have been preferable if everyone you mention is accompanied by the symbol. Thank you all the same.

Ayowumie:
Hi, it would have been preferable if everyone you mention is accompanied by the symbol. Thank you all the same.

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Ayowumie:
Hi, it would have been preferable if everyone you mention is accompanied by the symbol. Thank you all the same.

Don't mind OP. Feel free to see this comprehensive one.

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Autofreeman:
When something goes wrong with your car or if a feature you should know about gets activated, a signal funnels through the electrical system and into the dashboard. This illuminates a hieroglyphic, and these cover a wide range of issues—some of which may be serious. Here are the meanings behind 15 of these curious-looking markers (and what they look like, in case you need a mnemonic device to help your memory).

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07060851026

Your dashboard may be different and the symbols may have altered designs or indicate slightly different things, so be sure to consult your owner’s manual. Some of these lights could portend a serious malfunction. Don't ignore them. When in doubt, have a professional check it out.




1. Engine Temperature Warning Light

What it means: Your engine is too hot/ is over heating/ or is low on coolant.



2. Tire Pressure Warning Light

What it means: The pressure in one or more of your tires is too low and needs to be attended to.



3. Oil Pressure Warning

What it means: Your engine is running low on oil, or there is a problem with your car's oil pressure system.



4. Traction Control

What it means: The car's traction control system is engaged.



5. Engine Warning

What it means: It can blink on for a number of reasons.


1. Your Oxygen (O2) Sensor needs replacing

Your oxygen sensor measures the amount of unburned oxygen in your vehicle's exhaust system.

What if I don't replace it?

- Your engine will burn more fuel than needed
- You will experience loss of fuel economy (up to 40% if ignored)*
- Faulty sensor(s) can cause damage to your spark plugs and catalytic converter

2. Gas cap is loose, damaged or missing

Your gas cap seals the fuel system and helps maintain pressure within the fuel tank. It also prevents gasoline fumes (hydrocarbons) from being released into the atmosphere while you aren't driving your car.


What if I don't replace it?

- You can lose fuel through evaporation
- You may make more trips to the gas pump

3. Catalytic Converter needs replacing

Your catalytic converter helps protect our environment by converting harmful carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. Damage usually occurs due to neglected maintenance (reasons # 1, 4, and 5).

What if I don't replace it?

- Your vehicle will not pass an emmissions test
- You will experience reduced performance and fuel economy
- Your car may run at a higher temperature


4. Mass Airflow Sensor needs replacing (MAF)

Your mass airflow sensor measures the amount of air entering the engine to determine how much fuel is needed to run your engine efficiently.

What if I don't replace it?
- Faulty sensors can cause damage to spark plugs, O2 sensors or catalytic converter
- You will experience reduced performance and fuel economy


5. Spark Plugs or Plug Wires need replacing

Your spark plugs ignite the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber of your vehicle. The spark plug wires deliver the spark from the ignition coil to the spark plugs.


What if I don't replace it?

- You will experience poor performance (reduced power, engine missing) and reduced fuel economy
- Worn plugs and plug wires can cause clogged catalytic converter or damage to ignition coils and O2 sensors



6. Anti-lock Brake Warning

What it means: There is an issue with your anti-lock brake system that needs to be diagnosed and fixed.


7. Automatic Shift Lock or Engine Start Indicator

What it means: You need to engage the brake, either to start your car's ignition or to get it out of neutral.


8. Battery Alert

What it means: The car's charging system is short of power (faulty Alternator, or lose of contact at alternator wiring). You are running solely on battery.


9. Fuel Indicator Symbol

What it means: You are running low on fuel. Fun fact: The symbol on the fuel gauge also has an arrow next to it—this indicates which side of the car has the gas cap. No more gas station three-point turns in rental cars ever again.


10. Seatbelt Reminder Light

What it means: Buckle your seatbelt, please.



11. Airbag Indicator

What it means: There may be an issue with one or more of your car's airbags, or the airbag system in general.


12. Fog Lamp Indicator

What it means: Your fog lights are on.



13. Security Light

What it means: You may need a key with the proper transponder in order to trigger the ignition. Or, there is something else wrong with your car's anti-theft system.



14. Traction Control Malfunction

What it means: There is an issue with your anti-skid system, and it may be shut off completely.



15. Washer Fluid Indicator

What it means: The washer fluid level is low. Please fill that up when you get a chance.



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stop copy and paste with reading through

traction control is always on and you turn it off

then that sign shows up

turning OFF is the option not the otherway round

on some cars there is no button to turn it off it has to be done via ODBII