{"id":606,"date":"2020-01-08T15:47:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T15:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hitechdriver.newdevelop.ca\/?p=606"},"modified":"2021-02-12T14:24:21","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T19:24:21","slug":"6-useful-indicators-on-your-car-dashboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hitechdriver.newdevelop.ca\/?p=606","title":{"rendered":"6 Useful Indicators on your Car Dashboard and What They Mean"},"content":{"rendered":"

At least once in every driver\u2019s life, they will come across a symbol flashing on their <\/span>car dashboard and not know what it means. Some of these indicators will appear more frequently than others so it is good practice to know the severity of each and how they will affect your car\u2019s wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

59% of motorists couldn\u2019t identify some of the most basic dashboard signs\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Today we will be covering 6 common indicators that could appear on your <\/span>car dashboard. There are still a few not covered in this list and for more information be sure to check out this <\/span>guide<\/span><\/a> that covers the top 15.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Tire Pressure Warning Light<\/span><\/h2>\n

This warning light will appear on your <\/span>car dashboard in a yellow or amber colour and warn you that the air pressure in your tire is outside of the recommended range (usually 30-35psi or pounds per square inch). This is a very common indicator and should not be taken lightly as it could be telling you that you have or are close to having a flat tire. Some cars nowadays have a built-in feature that shows you what the pressure of each tire is, but if not you can always buy a <\/span>tire-pressure gauge<\/span><\/a> from your local hardware store or online at Amazon. Once you have a way to check your tire pressure you can go to any gas station and fill any tires that fall below the range. When you\u2019ve finished checking and filling your tires it should take the sensor a few minutes to update and the light should turn off!<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Engine Warning (Check Engine Light)<\/span><\/h2>\n

The check engine light can mean a few different things for your car. In all cases, though as soon as this light comes on your <\/span>car dashboard you should make a visit to the dealer to have them check it out. Depending on your manufacturer the light can appear orange, yellow, or amber, but regardless of colour if the indicator starts flashing that means there is a very serious issue. Here are some <\/span>causes<\/span><\/a> as to why this indicator might light up on your <\/span>car dashboard,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n