What does it mean when the car maintenance light comes on?

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MacWyatt
07/30/25 2:58am
When the car maintenance light comes on, it indicates that there may be a fault with the vehicle, requiring inspection and repair. If the vehicle maintenance warning light illuminates, promptly check whether the water temperature and oil pressure are normal, look for any oil or coolant leaks, observe if there is unstable idling, abnormal acceleration, or unusual noises. If any faults are detected, stop the vehicle immediately. If no abnormalities are found, proceed carefully to the nearest repair shop for inspection. Common vehicle maintenance warning lights include: tire pressure warning light, coolant temperature warning light, oil pressure indicator light, and brake system warning light. Taking the tire pressure warning light as an example, when this symbol appears, it means the tire pressure is abnormal and requires immediate inspection.
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