Check Engine
Oil Pressure Warning
Coolant Temperature Warning
Battery Alert
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Gas Cap
Airbag Fault
Lamp Out
Washer Fluid Reminder
Here are some less common-but no less important-dashboard warning lights and what they mean.
Transmission Temperature
This light means that the transmission is functioning at a higher temperature than recommended. Your vehicle tests this by evaluating the temperature of the transmission fluid. To resolve this issue, you should check the transmission fluid level and the engine coolant level as soon as possible.
Service Vehicle Soon
When you see the little image of your car with a wrench, this usually means that that an exterior light is out, there's an electrical issue, or there's a traction control problem. You should check all your exterior lights. If all lights appear to be working, you should seek professional assistance.
Brake System
If this warning light appears, you will not want to ignore it. It alerts you of one of three things: there is an issue with your brakes or your brake fluid is too low, there is an issue with your anti-lock braking system, or your parking brake is on. Before taking the car out for a drive, you will want to check your brake fluid and ensure that the parking brake is not engaged. If both of these appear to be in correct working order, you will want to seek professional assistance because there may be an issue with your ABS system.
Cruise Control
You'll want to be familiar with what your cruise control light looks like, as it doesn't mean that anything is wrong with your vehicle, just that you have cruise control on. Yellow typically means that the system is activated but there is not a speed set, and green means that you are traveling at your designated speed.
Fog Lamp
The light with a squiggly line means that your vehicle's front fog lamps are on.
Traction Control/ESC System
When this light-which looks like a car with curving lines from the tires-is illuminated, it means that your vehicle's traction control or electronic stability control system is currently is use. If you see this light, you should be aware that road conditions are most likely slippery.
