What Does the Light on the Car Dashboard Mean?

When you turn on the ignition to start your car and a light on the car dashboard turns on, you’re likely wondering what it means and what you should do about it. Your car’s dashboard contains a wide array of different lights, and the most important thing is to not ignore them. Here at Exclusive Motorcars, our team of mechanics is happy to diagnose any warning lights and fix whatever underlying issues your vehicle has.

These are some of the most common dashboard warning lights.

A symbol that resembles a thermometer floating in water indicates an overheating of the engine. When this light turns on, you should immediately stop the car and pull over to the side of the road, as ignoring it could lead to engine damage.

A symbol that resembles an oil can leaking a drop of oil indicates that there is not enough oil in the engine. When this light turns on, be sure to schedule a Randallstown, MD oil change at Exclusive Motorcars.

If you notice a warning light that has an exclamation point in the middle of a horseshoe-like shape, it means that your car has low tire pressure. Stop by our service center for tire inflation.

The check engine light turns on when part of your engine system is not working properly. It could indicate a variety of different problems, so let our mechanics diagnose the issue with our special diagnostic tools.

The fuel indicator symbol is indicated by an image of a gas pump and filter hose. When it is illuminated, you should fill up your gas with gas as soon as possible.

No matter which one of these warning lights is illuminated, schedule service at Exclusive Motorcars to get the issue fixed. Our friendly technicians can answer any additional questions you have, too!