What is the car warning light?
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Car warning lights are indicator lights that illuminate when certain vehicle malfunctions occur. For example, if the battery is dead, the battery warning light will turn on. Main car warning lights include: 1. The engine indicator light shows the working status of the engine; 2. If the oil pressure warning light stays on while driving, it means the oil level is below the standard value; 3. The tire pressure warning light displays the tire pressure condition—if it lights up, it indicates insufficient tire pressure or damage; 4. The brake indicator light automatically turns on when the handbrake is engaged and turns off when released; 5. The airbag indicator light shows the working status of the airbags, usually performing a self-check when the car starts, with the light turning off after a few seconds.
Car warning lights are those illuminated indicators on your dashboard while driving, such as the engine light or battery icon. When these little lights come on, they're alerting you that something's wrong with your vehicle. The most annoying one for me is when the engine light flashes yellow, indicating an electronic system issue—maybe a faulty sensor or exhaust problem. If you ignore it, the problem could worsen, even leading to a breakdown. I remember once continuing to drive with the light on, only to spend over a thousand more on repairs later. Now whenever a light comes on, I immediately head to the repair shop to scan the trouble codes—don't skimp on this small expense, safety comes first.
