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What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Automotive1(op): 2:41pm On Feb 04, 2018

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There are loads of warning lights and symbols on a car's dashboard that could flash up to let you know you need to get to a mechanic or advise something needs checking.

They are an everyday sight that could mean the difference between a smooth journey and a costly repair bill.

But how many can you identify? Do you know them all?

Here is your handy guide to recognising what each symbol means and what you need to do about it.

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1. Front fog lights turned on

2. Power steering system problems

3. Rear fog lights switched on

4. Low level of windscreen fluid

5. Worn brake pads

6. Cruise control is activated

7. Signalling direction

8. Trouble on light sensor or rain sensor

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9. Winter mode

10. Info indicator

11. The diesel auxiliary heater

12. Ice warning

13. Starting system problems

14. The key is not in the car

15. Key low battery

16. Warning distance to another car

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17. Indicator to push the clutch

18. Indicator to push the brake pedal

19. Locked steering-wheel

20. Long beam turned on

21. Low tyre pressure

22. Short beam on

23. Problems with headlight / taillights / signals bulbs

24. Problems with brake lights

25. Problems with the particulate filter (DPF)

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26. Error - disconnection of the plug from the trailer

27. Air suspension problems

28. Warning for exceeding the lane without signaling (anti sleep system, lane assist)

29. Problems with catalyst

30. Warning for seat belt (belt is not on)

31. Warning parking light

32. Alternator or battery problems

33. Parking sensors turned on
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34. Service warning light

35. Adaptive headlights turned on

36. Headlight angle

37. Problems with variable rear spoiler

38. Problems in triggering electric roof

39. Front airbag is switched off

40. Handbrake is pulled on
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41. Water in fuel filter

42. Airbag switched off

43. Mechanical problem or electrical error

44. Short beam turned on

45. Dirty air filter requires replacement
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46. ECO mode turned on

47. Downhill assist on

48. Cooling system problems

49. Problem with ABS

50. Problems with fuel filter
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51. Open door

52. Open bonnet

53. Fuel tank on reserve, need to fill the tank

54. Automatic gearbox problems

55. Speed limiter is on

56. Suspension problems
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57. Low oil pressure

58. Front window defroster

59. Open boot

60. Electronic Stability Programme is off
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61. Rain sensor

62. Engine problems or hazards

63. Rear window defroster

64. The automatic windscreen wiper

Do you have the habit of ignoring the dashboard lights?

Source https://autojosh.com/warning-symbols-flashing-cars-dashboard-trying-tell/

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by hisgrace090: 2:57pm On Feb 04, 2018

Nice job.
Very informative.

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by abrahambest(m): 7:20am On Feb 05, 2018

Cool

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by olajam31: 7:21am On Feb 05, 2018

interesting

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by satowind(m): 7:22am On Feb 05, 2018

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by olajam31: 7:22am On Feb 05, 2018

Cool
yeah

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by sucreblazing(m): 7:23am On Feb 05, 2018

very informative

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by brightgreat(m): 7:23am On Feb 05, 2018

Lit....so brake pad has been bad all along but because am a Nigerian...lemme not say more

Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Mayany(m): 7:23am On Feb 05, 2018

Thanks what about if the D light is blinking while driving?

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Jerryojozy(m): 7:23am On Feb 05, 2018

Cool

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Holiday0299(m): 7:23am On Feb 05, 2018

What of the 'check' warning?

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by olajam31: 7:23am On Feb 05, 2018

satowind:
Cool tips pics will make it more interesting

sure

Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by satowind(m): 7:24am On Feb 05, 2018

Cool tips

Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by jaymejate: 7:25am On Feb 05, 2018

Sorry I Can't Find All These On My Danfo. Plus We Nigerians Care less About All These In As Much As We Start The Engine And It Start And Move. Thats All.

Thanks 4 D Tip/info

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by emeka2847: 7:25am On Feb 05, 2018

Thank you

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by hailall: 7:26am On Feb 05, 2018

cute

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by uvalued(m): 7:30am On Feb 05, 2018

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by mommaJ(f): 7:31am On Feb 05, 2018

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Nobody: 7:31am On Feb 05, 2018

some pple check light has been on for more than 3 years

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Nobody: 7:32am On Feb 05, 2018

All these things don't affect danfo driver lol..

Thanks OP God bless

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Flyingngel(m): 7:33am On Feb 05, 2018

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Osezzua(m): 7:34am On Feb 05, 2018

Gud write up

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by silento(m): 7:37am On Feb 05, 2018

and my dashboard they show all the symbol but car is working

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Swiftlee(m): 7:38am On Feb 05, 2018

Very informative though my own car no get these signs pass 12 sha..na toyota

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Donald3d(m): 7:38am On Feb 05, 2018

Nice

Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by dorange(m): 7:40am On Feb 05, 2018

Mayany:
Thanks what about if the D light is blinking while driving?

Tell your mechanic to check your park and neutral switch, there is likely to be a slight disconnection.

Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by jerflakes(m): 7:41am On Feb 05, 2018

Mayany:
Thanks what about if the D light is blinking while driving?

I also wanna know

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Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by dayleke: 7:41am On Feb 05, 2018

Nice one OP...

But for dis our obodo Naija, some people go tell you they have been driving for 3 yrs no with the check engine light and noftin happen to dia car...
Or the ABS light etc

Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by dayleke: 7:42am On Feb 05, 2018

silento:
and my dashboard they show all the symbol but car is working

Gbam!!!
I knew this was coming...
Lol

Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Yippsy(m): 7:43am On Feb 05, 2018

Please what does VSC mean. In Toyota Rav 4. Thanks

Re: What The Warning Symbols Flashing On Your Car's Dashboard Is Trying To Tell You by Africanalert: 7:47am On Feb 05, 2018

Informative

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