SYMBOLS ON THE DASHBOARD

It should be noted that not every light on the dashboard indicates a critical fault. The indicator lights under the indicators are divided into 3 color groups.

1. Red indicators

These warn of danger. Action must be taken to eliminate the problem. Whether you can continue driving depends on which indicator lights up.

2. Yellow indicators

Warns of a malfunction, the need to take some action to drive the car, or reminds you to visit a car service center.

3. Green indicators

Provides information about the car service functions and their activities.

If an indicator lights up on the dashboard, you should not ignore it. We will explain the meaning of 64 symbols. You will be able to understand your car and help friends when they are surprised by an unfamiliar symbol.

1. If the power supply voltage drops, the battery icon lights up. Often this problem occurs when the battery is not being charged by the generator. In vehicles with a hybrid engine, this indicator is supplemented with the inscription MAIN.
2. Warning for the particulate filter.
3. Fuel economy mode is activated.
4. High-beam headlights are on.
5. Front fog lights are on.

6. Adaptive lights.
7. Low beam headlights.
8. Rear fog lights on.
9. Headlight leveling icon. Refers to a malfunction in the automatic adjustment system.
10. Diagnostics required.
11. Rain and light sensor.
12. Electronic key not found.
13. Key not found.
14. Key battery needs replacement.
15. Air filter clogged.
16. Illuminated light icon.

16. STOP signal not working.
17. Several lights not working.
18. Parking brake malfunction.
19. Automatic gearbox malfunction.
20. Exterior lighting on indicator.
21. Seat belt not fastened.
22. Error, service visit required.
23. Airbag is deactivated.
24. Airbags will not deploy in an accident.

25. Parking assist system.
26. Fuel filter malfunction.
27. Low washer fluid level.
28. Car door symbol. May warn about doors not being closed.
29. Trailer hitch warning.
30. Low fuel level.
31. Water in fuel filter.
32. Anti-lock braking system (ABS) malfunction.
33. Brake disc wear symbol.

34. Cruise control icon.
35. Cruise control not working.
36. Power steering malfunction.
37. The parking brake icon will light up not only when the parking brake lever is engaged (raised), but also in cases when brake pads are worn, or brake fluid needs to be topped up/changed. On cars with an electronic parking brake, the parking brake light may come on due to a malfunction in a sensor or limit switch.
38. The gearbox must be shifted by pressing the brake pedal.
39. Press the clutch pedal.
40. Bulb power operation indication.
41. Lane departure.
42. Catalytic converter overheating.
43. Engine temperature rise.

44. Information message indicator.
45. Turn signals are on.
46. Roof malfunction in a convertible.
47. Hood is open.
48. Low vehicle speed/hill descent control system.
49. Dangerous distance reduction.
50. Rear spoiler malfunction.
51. Indicator, low outdoor temperature warning.
52. Frost outdoors.
53. Suspension shock absorber is damaged.
54. Suspension warning.

55. Informs of engine malfunctions (often sensor malfunctions) or the electronic part of the transmission.
56. Steering column lock.
57. Heated rear window.
58. Rain sensor.
59. Engine malfunction.
60. Automatic windshield cleaning.
61. Stabilization system is disabled.
62. Heated windshield.
63. Low oil pressure.
64. Open trunk.

Do not ignore the signals your car sends you. Even those that indicate minor malfunctions can be a reminder of both your life and the car's safety. Do not forget to perform car diagnostics once every six months to prevent serious breakdowns, which can be costly both financially and psychologically.

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