The maintenance required light is a message from your vehicle that a scheduled maintenance visit has come due, most often an oil change and the inspections that go with it. On many vehicles it appears as a text message, such as maint reqd, or as a wrench or similar symbol in the instrument cluster. Drivers … Read more
A service reminder light is a scheduling tool, not a fault warning: it tells you that your vehicle is due, or nearly due, for routine service. On many vehicles the symbol is a wrench, sometimes paired with a text message such as service due, an oil can, or a countdown in the driver information display. … Read more
The engine start stop warning light relates to a fuel-saving feature that switches the engine off automatically when the vehicle comes to a stop and restarts it when you are ready to move. When everything works, the system is nearly invisible. When it does not, the dashboard often shows an indicator that many owners find … Read more
The sport mode indicator shows that your vehicle is running in a drive setting tuned for quicker response and a more engaging feel. Like other mode lights, it is a status indicator rather than a warning, so seeing it means the vehicle is doing what you asked. Sport modes are now common on everyday sedans, … Read more
The eco mode indicator is a dashboard light or message showing that your vehicle is operating in a setting designed to reduce fuel or energy use. Unlike most lights on the instrument panel, it is not a warning, and seeing it does not mean anything is wrong. Many drivers switch eco mode on once and … Read more
The cruise control indicator is the dashboard symbol that shows whether your vehicle’s cruise control system is switched on, actively holding a speed or unable to operate. On many vehicles, it looks like a small speedometer with an arrow, and its color changes depending on the system’s state. Because cruise control takes over part of … Read more
The hazard warning light is the flashing signal that tells other road users your vehicle is stopped, disabled or otherwise a potential obstruction. When you switch it on, all the turn signal lamps flash together, and on most vehicles both green arrows on the dashboard flash in unison. The button that controls it usually carries … Read more
The turn signal indicator is the pair of green arrows on your dashboard that flash when you signal a left or right turn or a lane change. On most vehicles, the arrows blink at a steady rhythm with a clicking sound, confirming that the signal lamps outside the vehicle are working. Because drivers see these … Read more
The fog light indicator is the dashboard symbol that confirms your fog lights are switched on. On many vehicles, the front fog light indicator is green and shows a lamp shape with a wavy line through its beam, while a rear fog light indicator, where fitted, is typically amber. Unlike most warning lights, this symbol … Read more
An exterior bulb failure warning tells you that one of the lights on the outside of your vehicle, such as a brake light, taillight or turn signal, is not working as expected. On many vehicles, the warning is an amber symbol of a light bulb, sometimes with an exclamation mark, or a message naming the … Read more