What Does the Light On My Dashboard Mean?

Car dashboard warning lights are tricky things. They’re designed to help keep you in the loop when something goes awry with your vehicle. That having been said, sometimes, your car’s dash light will come on, and you’ll wonder “What does the light on my dashboard mean?” We’re here to provide the clarity you seek. While every vehicle has its own set of dash lights, generally speaking, most dash lights are common between most major automakers, for the sake of uniformity. So, if you’re looking for information on common dashboard warning lights and their meaning, read on or contact us!

Dashboard Warning Lights Decoded

Looking for descriptions of some less common dashboard warning lights and their meaning? Here’s what you need to know for your Orlando drives: 

Engine Warning Lights:

• Service Vehicle – Usually this light comes on when an electrical issue occurs.
• Coolant Temp Warning – When your coolant levels are off, your fan isn’t working properly, or if the coolant is leaking, this light will come on.
• Reduced Power Warning – If you see this, you need to have the engine serviced, as there’s some part of it that’s malfunctioning.
• Cruise Control – When you use cruise control, this light will stay illuminated as long as the system is on.

Brake System Warning Lights:

• Traction Control or ESP – This light means your vehicle’s electronic stability system is being utilized.
• Brake System – This light means there’s an issue with your brakes, such as the brake fluid is too low or there’s an ABS problem.

Safety & Informative Warning Lights:

• Washer Fluid Reminder – This simply means your washer fluid is low and needs to be replaced.
• Security Alert – If your ignition switch is locked, or a door is left ajar, this light will indicate either the tech malfunction or alert you of the open door.
• Fog Lamp – This reminds you when you have your brights on.
• Airbag Fault – Normally, this light appears once the car has been started to indicate there’s a fault in the airbag system, and you’ll need to bring your vehicle in for a repair.

Tires Warning Lights: 

• Tire Pressure Warning Light– The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) tells you when one or more of your tires have a pressure that’s either too low or too high. You should have your tire PSI adjusted to the recommended levels for each tire ASAP to mitigate or avoid complications. 

Learn More About Dashboard Warning Lights from Maserati of Central Florida

Noticing any of the above lights on your dashboard? Bring your vehicle to the Maserati of Central Florida service center today. Our highly skilled technicians know all about your Maserati and its unique needs and want to help you get back on the road in Windermere and Winter Park. Contact us today with any additional questions you have about dashboard warning lights, and how our team can help remedy your issues or allay your concerns.