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What does it mean when the car battery light is on?

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DelAndres
07/29/25 10:05pm
The car battery light being on indicates an issue with the vehicle's battery. A yellow light suggests that the battery has insufficient charge or is already depleted, which may prevent the car from starting. In such cases, you can use jump-start equipment to start the vehicle, then let it run for a while to recharge the battery. After restarting, the yellow light should disappear, and the battery will return to normal. The electrolyte level should always be maintained between the max and min marks. Check it monthly and top up with distilled water as needed based on the level drop. Avoid prolonged high-current discharge of the battery. Each starting attempt should not exceed 5 seconds, with a 10 to 15-second interval between two consecutive starting attempts.
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