Decoding Your Car: What Your Dashboard Lights Mean
Warning Lights - what you need to know.
Red Means Stop! Yellow/AMBER are telling you something needs attention and Blue/Green are not a reason to be concerned about immediate service.
On most new cars, the dashboard lights up like a Broadway theater marquee with a series of warning lights when the ignition is engaged. And while they typically go out after a second or two, if one or more of those signals remains illuminated, it’s usually a sign of trouble.
“Warning lights on the dashboard are simply that, warnings. If one of the lights stays on after you start your car, you could potentially have a problem and should have your vehicle inspected for needed repairs,” ...[more]