What is the purpose of the fault indicator lights on the Foton Aumark dashboard?
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When the engine coolant temperature warning light appears on the dashboard, it indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high and there is a malfunction. If the brake warning light illuminates, it may indicate that the brake pads have worn to their limit, there is insufficient brake fluid, or there is a circuit short. When the ABS warning light comes on, you should also be cautious about the vehicle's braking system and check for any issues.
I've been driving a Foton Aumark for over a decade, and these dashboard warning lights are like the ECG of a truck! When the engine malfunction light comes on as a little yellow engine icon, it's probably the exhaust system acting up; when that red teapot-shaped oil pressure light pops up, you gotta pull over immediately to check the oil level. The scariest is when the brake light with an exclamation mark appears – that means the braking system might fail. Then there's the traction control light, ABS light, and air filter warning light, each speaking through colors – yellow reminds you to visit the repair shop when convenient, while red is literally shouting at you to stop and shut off the engine. Last time I ignored the coolant light during a long haul, the engine almost overheated – thankfully adding coolant in time saved me from major repairs. Veteran driver's advice: study your manual's icons, and never ignore warning lights.
Last time I was delivering goods in my Aumark, a red battery symbol suddenly lit up on the dashboard, which gave me a scare. I immediately pulled over and called for help. The mechanic told me the alternator wasn't charging, and continuing to drive would have ruined the battery. Actually, truck warning lights are straightforward alerts - a flashing oil can means low engine oil, a red thermometer indicates engine overheating, and a gear with exclamation mark signals transmission issues. Once I ignored a constantly lit ABS light, and ended up nearly hitting the guardrail when braking on a rainy day. I recommend truck owners to keep photos of warning lights in their phones for emergency reference. Safety is no trivial matter - when any light comes on, immediately check basic items like oil, water and electricity. If the problem persists, seek professional help without delay.
