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Warning light finder

Dashboard Warning Lights and Symbols

Find the warning light by color, shape, brand, or model. Start with red and amber lights before looking up green or blue indicators.

Symbol finder

Match the shape, then read the color. A steady amber light and a red oil light are not the same kind of problem.

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Check engine light

The engine computer stored a fault. The car may drive normally or may run rough.

Can you drive? Usually yes if steady; no if flashing.

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Tire pressure light

One or more tires may be low, overfilled, or the TPMS needs a reset after service.

Can you drive? Short drive only after confirming tire pressure.

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Oil pressure light

Oil pressure may be too low to protect the engine.

Can you drive? No. Stop safely.

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Brake warning light

The parking brake may be on, brake fluid may be low, or the brake system needs attention.

Can you drive? Only if the parking brake was the cause and the light clears.

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Battery charging light

The alternator or charging system is not keeping the battery charged.

Can you drive? Limited. The engine may stall when the battery drains.

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ABS light

Anti-lock braking may be disabled, while normal braking may still work.

Can you drive? Usually yes, with extra caution.

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Airbag light

The airbag or seat-belt pretensioner system may not deploy correctly.

Can you drive? Mechanically yes, but safety protection may be reduced.

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Traction control light

Traction or stability control is active or has a fault.

Can you drive? Yes if steady, but with reduced stability support.

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Coolant temperature light

The engine is overheating or coolant temperature is too high.

Can you drive? No. Stop safely.

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Power steering light

Electric power steering assistance may be reduced.

Can you drive? Only if steering feels normal.

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Stop-start warning light

Automatic engine stop-start is unavailable or has a fault.

Can you drive? Yes.

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4WD indicator light

Four-wheel-drive mode is active, changing, or unable to engage.

Can you drive? Depends on mode and road surface.

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Wrench or service light

The vehicle wants maintenance or has a powertrain/service reminder.

Can you drive? Usually yes if no drivability problem.

System active

Lane keeping light

Lane assist is active or ready.

Can you drive? Yes.

Information

High beam light

High beams are on.

Can you drive? Yes.

Quick color guide

Red

Stop safely for oil pressure, brake, coolant temperature, battery charging, or airbag warnings.

Yellow / amber

Check soon. The car may drive, but the fault should not be ignored.

Green

A feature is active, such as lane assist, lights, or cruise-related systems.

Blue

Information, most often high beams. Adjust it for other drivers.

How to use this page

What you seeFirst checkNext move
Red oil, brake, coolant, or battery lightStop safely and avoid long driving.Check the owner manual and arrange service.
Steady amber check engine or ABS lightNotice drivability, sounds, and messages.Scan for codes if it does not clear.
Green or blue indicatorConfirm which feature is active.Usually no repair needed.

Common questions

Why did several warning lights come on at once?

A weak battery, wheel-speed sensor fault, or communication problem can trigger several systems. Read the stored codes before replacing random parts.

Can I drive with a yellow warning light?

Often yes, but it depends on the symbol. Drive gently and schedule a check if the light stays on, flashes, or the car feels different.

Which warning lights mean stop now?

Oil pressure, coolant temperature, brake, charging, and flashing check-engine lights should be treated as stop-safely warnings.