There are two types of warning lights – red and orange. A red warning light suggests that you should act quickly because the problem is serious, such as an overheating engine, low engine oil pressure or a braking system problem.
An orange warning light means that the engine management system – the computer that runs the engine – has detected a fault. You may continue to drive, but you should take your car to your local service centre for diagnosis and repair as soon as possible.
It’s important to pay attention to car dashboard warning lights because they can help you avoid a car breakdown, as well as potentially saving you from an expensive repair bill and keeping you safe on the road.
The electronic system in today’s cars relies on a series of sensors – these sensors can also tell you if there’s something wrong with your car using warning symbols on the dashboard.
If you’re not sure what the problem is, give us a call or vehicle manufacturer for advice. If its hard to explain may be hard to explain, take a photo and send to us.
If a light momentarily illuminates then disappears, there may not be a problem, but it is a good idea to get it checked out for peace of mind.
- Fog light (front)
- Power steering warning light
- Fog light (rear)
- Washer fluid low
- Brake pad warning
- Cruise control on
- Direction indicators
- Rain and light sensor
- Winter mode
- Information indicator
- Glow plug/diesel pre-heat warning
- Frost warning
- Ignition switch warning
- Key not in vehicle
- Key fob battery low
- Distance warning
- Press clutch pedal
- Press brake pedal
- Steering lock warning
- Main beam headlights
- Tyre pressure low
- Sidelight information
- Exterior light fault
- Brake lights warning
- Diesel particulate filter warning
- Trailer tow hitch warning
- Air suspension warning
- Lane departure warning
- Catalytic converter warning
- Seat belt not on
- Parking brake light
- Battery/alternator warning
- Parking assist
- Service required
- Adaptive lighting
- Headlight range control
- Rear spoiler warning
- Convertible roof warning
- Airbag warning
- Handbrake warning
- Water in filter
- Airbag deactivated
- Fault problem
- Dipped beam headlights
- Dirty air filter
- Eco driving indicator
- Hill descent control
- Temperature warning
- ABS warning
- Fuel filter warning
- Door open
- Bonnet open
- Low fuel
- Automatic gearbox warning
- Speed limiter
- Suspension dampers
- Oil pressure low
- Windscreen defrost
- Boot open
- Stability control off
- Rain sensor
- Engine/emissions warning
- Rear window defrost
- Auto windscreen wiping
Kelvin Armstrong Auto Repairs (KAAR) is recognised as the most competent, capable, and reliable automotive repairer west of the Auckland City isthmus.
With fully equipped, state of art facilities in both Avondale and Henderson, KAAR gives a choice of two handy locations for full automotive, mechanical, electrical repairs and servicing for all vehicles, including European makes and models like Audi, VW and BMW.
We cater for all makes and models of cars, vans, 4x4s and light trucks. We service petrol, diesel and hybrid motors.