What Does the Light On My Dashboard Mean?

If you’re like many Cumming drivers, at some point, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What does the light on my dashboard mean?” Each light has a different meaning and each is important to pay attention to, so you can keep driving around Alpharetta in safety. Although important, there are plenty of other dashboard lights to be aware of beyond the typical check engine, battery charge, and oil pressure warning lights. Learn more about the meanings of these dashboard lights and take good care of your Honda vehicle with our help and expertise!

Dashboard Warning Lights & Their Meanings

Below, you’ll find descriptions of what some of the less common — but equally important — dashboard warning lights mean:

Engine Warning Lights:

• 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.
• Service Vehicle – Usually this light comes on when an electrical issue occurs.
• Reduced Power Warning – If you see this, you need to have the engine service, 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:

• 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.
• Traction Control or ESP – This light means your vehicle’s electronic stability system is being utilized.

Safety & Informative Warning Lights:

• 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.
• Washer Fluid Reminder – This simply means your washer fluid is low and needs to be replaced.

Tires Warning Lights:

• Tire Pressure Warning Light– The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) has detected that one or more of your tires has a tire pressure rating that’s too low or too high. You should have your tires’ PSI adjusted to the recommended levels as soon as possible to avoid complications.

Learn More About Dashboard Warning Lights from Lou Sobh Honda

When you see one of these lights on your dashboard, bring your vehicle to our Lou Sobh Honda service center. Our highly trained technicians and knowledgeable staff are here to help you get back on the Dawsonville and Johns Creek roads in no time. Contact us today with any questions about dashboard warning symbols, and how our team can help diagnose and fix your vehicle problems.