Know your warning symbols

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At The FastFit Centre, we want you to get to know your car as well as we do. Although a majority of vehicle repairs require professional knowledge and expertise, there is a number of day to day things that you can look out for. Here is the Fastlane Autocare guide, 'Knowing Your Warning Symbols'. There is a series of warning symbols installed to your car, van, truck or motorhome. Commonly part of your vehicle's ECU and CAN-Bus system, these systems are designed to stop your vehicle from obtaining serious damage if a component fails.

Know your vehicle's warning symbols

Fog lamp - Indicates illumination of rear fog lights.

Seat belt reminder - This warning light is active as long as you haven’t fastened your seatbelts.

Brakes system alert light - When your vehicle is running on a low brake fuel level, this light illuminates as a warning symbol.

Engine cooling system light - This warning symbol illuminates when there is a possibility of your engine getting overheated. You need to stop the vehicle and avoid driving it until it has been inspected.

Airbag system - The light informs the driver that a passenger airbag has been switched off manually.

Battery warning - When the voltage level is below normal, this light comes on. You would require professional help in order to resolve this problem.

Open doors indicator - As the name suggests, in case one of the doors (including the boot) is not shut properly, the light goes on.

Transmission temperature - When illuminated, you will need to check transmission fluid level and engine coolant level.

Hazard warning light - This light is activated when you need to indicate that there is a problem with your vehicle to other drivers.

Engine oil pressure warning - When there is a loss of oil pressure, this warning symbol will come on.

Oil change reminder - As the name suggests, this light is illuminated when you would require changing your oil in your engine.

ABS warning light - The ABS warning light indicates there is a malfunction in your ABS braking system. Professional help is required as it might switch off other warning lights.

Power steering system - This indicates a malfunction in your steering system.

Engine management light - This light illuminates when the engine computer has limited power output. Professional help needs to be sought to correct the engine management system.

Warning light - This warning symbol illuminates along with other warning lights when there is any problem with your vehicle.

Bulb Failure - This light comes on when one or more lights are not functioning properly.

AWD light - This light comes on when the All Wheel Drive system is activated.

Low fuel light - When there is an urgent requirement of fuel, this light turns on.

ESP Fault - This symbol indicates a malfunction with the vehicle's electronic stability system.

Tyre pressure monitor - In case of low air pressure or a sensor malfunction, the TPMS (TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) light comes on. If your vehicle doesn’t have the option to reset the light, you would require professional help.

Child safety lock - Switch on this light to activate the child safety lock.

Rear window defrost - You can switch on this light when you need to clear your window.

Windshield defrost - You can switch on this light when you need to clear your front windscreen.

Cruise Control light - This light comes on if you have activated the cruise system.

For diesel engines

Glow Plug - This light, found only on diesel vehicles, becomes illuminated when the engine’s glow plugs warm up. Do not start the engine until the light goes off.

Diesel exhaust fluid light - This light turns on when your diesel exhaust fluid reservoir is low and will require a fluid top-up.

DPF light - This light indicates that you would need to service your vehicle as the diesel exhaust particulate filter has malfunctioned.

If your vehicle's dash develops a new light, don't worry. Give us a call and be reassured that the Fastlane Autocare team at The FastFit Centre can help resolve your vehicle's issues. With our wide range of current diagnostics equipment, including DELPHI, Mercedes Star, Xentry, VAG-COM, Launch, Tech 2, Op Com, we can offer competitively priced expert services with prices guaranteed to be cheaper than those of main dealers.

Visit us today or give us a call. Our team of vehicle technicians is ready to help you.

01744 808586

The FastFit Centre

232-256 Boundary Road

St Helens

Merseyside

WA10 2PZ