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Red, amber or green: the colour of a warning light says how urgent it is. Here is what the most common symbols mean.
1 min readBy One Thousand Dunes Garage workshop team
A warning light is the car’s way of reporting a fault it has measured. The colour tells you how urgent it is.
Red: stop safely
- Oil pressure: switch off the engine as soon as possible
- Coolant temperature: stop and let the engine cool
- Brake system: check the fluid level and do not drive on if the pedal feels soft
Amber: book a check
- Engine management: steady means soon, flashing means now
- Tyre pressure: check all four tyres when they are cold
- ABS or stability control: the brakes work, but the assistance may not
Green and blue: information
Lights such as headlights or cruise control simply tell you a system is on.
If you are not sure what a symbol means, take a photo and send it to us on WhatsApp.
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