Recognizing and understanding the meaning of your car's warning lights is important. It can help prevent serious damage to your vehicle, as well as yourself. Here are 7 warning lights that you shouldn't ignore.

1. 7WARNING
LIGHTS YOU
SHOULDN'T
IGNORE

2. ENGINE

3. • Stop your car immediately if the
light blinks constantly (It could
cause serious damage)
• You must connect a diagnostics
computer to read the fault code
in order to discover the nature
of the problem

4. BRAKE SYSTEM

5. • Check to make sure your
emergency brake isn’t on
• If light is continuously on, the
following issues may be present
• Hydraulic pressure loss
• Low fluid level
• Sensor fault

6. ABS
(ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)

7. • Normally, the ABS system will
disable itself, causing no effect
on normal braking
• However, if your brake warning
light is illuminated while the ABS
warning light is on, have your car
inspected right away. This
indicates a serious problem.

8. TEMPERATURE

9. • When the temperature light is
illuminated, it indicates that the
engine temperature has exceeded
the safe maximum
• Turn off your engine
• Call for assistance

10. TIRE PRESSURE

11. • Light is illuminated when tires
are under-inflated
• A significantly deflated tire will
affect your driving and may
cause your car to drift to one
side
• Pull off the road, check your
car, and call for assistance if
necessary

12. BATTERY CHARGE

13. • Illuminates when there is an
issue with your charging system
• Possible causes:
• Slack battery or starter
terminal
• Broken or loose alternator
drive belt
• Alternator failure

14. OIL PRESSURE

15. • Illuminates when there's a drop
in engine oil pressure
• If the light stays on, turn off
your engine and call for
assistance immediately