What are the common car fault warnings?
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Car fault warnings include: 1. Routine indicator lights: These are the most common indicators encountered during daily driving, such as turn signal lights, lighting indicator lights, seat belt warning lights, cruise control indicators, and parking brake indicators. They primarily serve to indicate the operational status of various vehicle functions. 2. Warning function indicators: Examples include the fuel level warning light and windshield washer fluid level light. These indicators alert drivers to promptly replenish the corresponding fluids. 3. Fault-related indicator lights: These encompass the engine (exhaust system) malfunction light, oil system warning light, battery and charging system warning light, etc. Such fault indicators rarely illuminate under normal circumstances, but when they do, it signifies that the vehicle has developed a malfunction or abnormality. Minor issues may affect driving safety, while major ones could potentially damage the vehicle.
I have quite a bit of research on driving. Car fault warnings mainly include various indicator lights on the dashboard. If the engine fault light stays on, there might be some issues with the engine; a flashing battery light indicates a charging system failure; an illuminated ABS light means the braking system needs checking; both the oil pressure light and low coolant temperature light should be taken seriously when they come on. The car itself can also give warnings through its behavior, such as suddenly shaking violently while driving, lack of power during acceleration, or the steering wheel becoming unusually heavy. In terms of smells, if you detect a burning rubber odor or gasoline leakage, stop immediately to check and prevent a fire. On my last long trip, the AC only blew hot air, which turned out to be a clogged small radiator—fixing it promptly avoided bigger issues. Nowadays, cars also come with OBD systems that can read fault codes, making it easy to pinpoint problems. In short, the dashboard is like the car's language—don't ignore small signals. Regular checks can help avoid major troubles and ensure safety.
