1. Your engine is too hot.
   There is an issue with your anti-lock brake system.
2. Seat belt not on
   Your engine is running low on oil.

The seatbelt light is sometimes accompanied by a repetitive chime and reminds the driver and occupants to buckle up.

1. Something is up with the battery.
   The pressure in your tires is too low.
2. The charging system is short of power.
   You need to engage the brake.

Also known as the "Charging Alert," this light is certainly not to be ignored as it is an indication that the vehicle's car battery voltage is lower than normal. A decrease in charge can result in the vehicle quickly losing all electrical power.

1. Parking brake light
   Battery alert
2. Tire pressure warning
   Airbag indicator

This red or orange light tells that the emergency brake is engaged. If this light appears with a wrench beneath it, then attention from an auto mechanic is necessary.

1. Tire pressure warning
   Traction control
2. Battery alert
   Hood open

This light, appearing on the dash, can indicate that the hood is not completely closed. This should be assessed immediately; if all is well and the light is still on, it can mean either a fault or improperly fitted hood switch.

1. There may be an issue with your airbags.
   There is something else wrong with the anti-theft system.
2. There's water in the fuel filter.
   The washer fluid level is low.

This lesser -known symbol on the dashboard indicates that water or another contaminant may be in your fuel. Diesel engines are equipped with fuel filters which separate water from fuel. This light may signify a need to change this filter.

1. That there's an issue with the rain sensor.
   The traction control system is engaged.
2. Your fog lights are on.
   There is an issue with the anti-skid system.

Usually attached to the windscreen, these sensors are able to detect rain and sun as well as a decrease in visibility and make changes, such as turning the headlights on or off. Should there be an issue with this function, the symbol will be illuminated on the dashboard.

1. The pressure in your tires is too low.
   There is an issue with your anti-lock brake system.
2. Something may be overheating.
   The charging system is short of power.

This is usually a sign that your radiator, for some reason, does not have enough coolant. You should immediately stop driving and refill the radiator (after a half hour or so, to allow for cooling off.)

1. Oil pressure warning
   Traction control
2. Engine temperature warning
   Fog lamp indicator

This light can either come in the form of a little thermometer image or words such as "temp" or "engine overheating." Whatever its form, it is one of the most significant lights. This is an indication that your coolant level is either inadequate or that the water/coolant ratio is off.

1. Your engine is too hot.
   The oil pressure is low.
2. The traction control system is engaged.
   There is something else wrong with the anti-theft system.

This bright red light on your dashboard is definitely not one to be ignored. Seeing it can mean that key bearings and friction surfaces are not being properly lubricated. If it appears while you are driving, pull over as soon as it is safe to do so and investigate the cause.

1. The airbags have been deactivated.
   The pressure in your tires is too low.
2. Buckle your seatbelt.
   Transmission is operating at higher than normal temperature.

Regardless of the cause, if this light comes on, then it means that something is wrong with your airbag system, so these lifesaving devices won't deploy. Definitely don't ignore this warning!

1. The oil life has expired.
   There is an issue with the anti-skid system.
2. The washer fluid level is low.
   There's an exterior light fault.

Modern cars have even more illuminated areas than before, from the license plate to tail lights; this symbols showing up means that you need to begin a search for the bulb that isn't getting enough voltage.

1. Fog light front
   Seatbelt reminder
2. Tire pressure warning
   Battery alert

These are wavy lines that intercept straight ones and face the right. They indicate light is passing through a fog, and only shows up when your front fog lights are on.

1. The gas cap is not tightened properly.
   Your engine is running low on oil.
2. There's traffic.
   The charging system is short of power.

As if driving a modern vehicle was not already fun; this little dashboard necessity lets us know that traffic is backed up and that it will serve as an assistant.

1. The oil life has expired.
   That no one can turn your vehicle's wheel without the key.
2. Your engine is too hot.
   There is something else wrong with the anti-theft system.

With motor vehicular theft becoming more common, manufacturers have drivers covered with this feature. It is activated whenever someone attempts to shift the wheel without the key in the ignition.

1. The traction control system is engaged.
   Buckle your seatbelt.
2. There is an issue with the anti-skid system.
   There's an obstruction that you probably can't see from your position.

Just as the name suggests, this function tells when there is an obstruction and tells which side it is on. It is a huge addition to the "mirrors, signal, blind spot" mantra that we all learned as driving students.

1. Dangerous road ahead
   Stability control
2. Seatbelt reminder
   Airbag indicator

Outside of your car on a road sign, this symbol means to watch out for slippery road conditions. But on your dashboard, it's warning you about the system that aids stability and traction. When a loss of control is detected, steering and braking are taken over from the driver. If this feature is shown as off, it could be that the driver has pressed the button to deactivate the feature. If this is not the case, then there could be a problem with the function itself.

1. It helps the driver stay more alert when it's dark.
   The charging system is not functioning properly.
2. The washer fluid level is low.
   Transmission is operating at higher than normal temperature.

This feature helps motorists to be more alert to what or who is on the road with them when it is dark.

1. Airbag indicator
   Antilock brake warning
2. Headlight range control
   Oil pressure warning

No one likes being dazzled by an oncoming vehicle; this safety feature helps to adjust the angle of headlights as one moves through various terrains and chambers.

1. Buckle your seatbelt.
   That your fuel levels are low.
2. There may be an issue with your airbags.
   Your fog lights are on.

You can't cruise if you don't have the juice! This reminder tells you the level of your fuel tank and may even have an alarm which tells you when you are running dangerously low.

1. Your fog lights are on.
   It tells you when you're too close to another vehicle.
2. The gas cap is not tightened properly.
   There may be an issue with your airbags.

This feature is the cure for tailgating, as it informs the driver when they are too close to the vehicle in front of them. It also gives notice of stationary objects within the automobile's path.

1. You need to engage the brake.
   The charging system is short of power.
2. Your engine is running low on oil.
   There's something in the diesel filter.

Driving a diesel vehicle means that there is a lot of soot and other waste matter being created, and these can cause respiratory illnesses. Should this warning light come on, it could mean that the filter is blocked. The good news is that this is fixed by simply driving consistently at over 40 mph for about 10 minutes.

1. The traction control system is engaged.
   The oil life has expired.
2. It's time for maintenance.
   There is an issue with the anti-skid system.

This reminds the driver to perform routine maintenance such as oil changes. This works by the car's computer calculating the miles driven and reminding the user after a certain number of miles.

1. Panic button
   Hazard lights
2. Triangulating location
   Your brakes are on

To turn on or off your car's hazard lights - aka, your "hazards" - look for the button on your dashboard with this symbol. Hazard lights are a great way to alert other drivers that your vehicle is somewhere they might not be expecting it.

1. There's something wrong with the EV (electric vehicle) system.
   You need to engage the emergency brake.
2. Your fog lights are on.
   The charging system is not functioning properly.

If one drives a hybrid vehicle, this is equivalent to the check engine light. It is more than likely a problem that involves any of the parts responsible for mobility.

1. Traction control
   Automatic gearbox warning
2. Seatbelt reminder
   Fog lamp indicator

This tells drivers of automatic vehicles that there is some sort of issue with the transmission. This could mean issues with fluid temperatures, levels or even the pressure.

1. The charging system is not functioning properly.
   The suspension dampeners have an issue.
2. There is something else wrong with the anti-theft system.
   Transmission is operating at higher than normal temperature.

Suspensions help the driver to gain more control of the vehicle while also making the ride more comfortable by absorbing the shock of the humps and bumps along the way. The dampers ensure a level ride by controlling the springs. Should this warning light come on, action is required, and the vehicle must be checked.

1. The turn signal is on.
   Buckle your seatbelt.
2. Your engine is too hot.
   The washer fluid level is low.

Do not be the person who fails to signal a turn! These germane little arrows show which direction you have opted to turn to. We have all signaled left when we meant right or vice versa, and these arrows help to swiftly correct that.

1. The charging system is not functioning properly.
   Buckle your seatbelt.
2. Transmission is operating at higher than normal temperature.
   There's fog in the area.

Usually amber or orange in color and pointed to the right, these lights are an indication that rear fog lights are switched on.

1. Your fog lights are on.
   The pressure in your tires is too low.
2. There may be an issue with your airbags.
   That icy roads may be ahead

This light shows up as amber at a certain atmospheric temperature and then becomes red as it gets cooler. This warns the driver of the possibility of icy roads.

1. You need to engage the brake.
   There is an issue with your anti-lock brake system.
2. Your car is maintaining a certain speed.
   Your engine is running low on oil.

Also known as the Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL), this pops up as a green light and comes on when this setting is engaged. It utilizes the cruise control settings to maintain a particular speed limit which is usually also displayed.

1. The charging system is short of power.
   A door is open.
2. The traction control system is engaged.
   There is an issue with the anti-skid system.

Connected to the door switches, this light tells when a door is open, and in some vehicles, it even indicates which door.

1. You need to engage the brake.
   There may be an issue with your airbags.
2. Your engine is running low on oil.
   That there's a problem with your automated light system.

In addition to being able to respond to rain, some vehicles are also equipped with the ability to manipulate headlights and wipers in response to the sun and rain. If this light comes up on your dash, it indicates that there is a problem with the automated system, but changes can still be made manually.

1. There is an issue with the vehicle's traction control.
   Your engine is too hot.
2. The gas cap is not tightened properly.
   A certain speed is being maintained.

This setting is like the autopilot of the vehicle. You choose a speed to drive at, and once cruise control is activated, that speed is maintained until you brake. The symbol simply means that it is activated.

1. It tells drivers when to apply max braking to avoid accidents.
   The pressure in your tires is too low.
2. There is an issue with your anti-lock brake system.
   Your engine is running low on oil.

Another aid to driving safety is the Anti-lock Brakes (ABS); it tells the driver to apply maximum brakes while also steering- for instance, when swerving to avoid a possible collision with a person. If the ABS warning shows up, this needs to be checked immediately.

1. Oil pressure warning
   Antilock brake warning
2. Seatbelt reminder
   Parking assist

This usually is present in green on the dash to let you know that it is activated. Once in action, the system will assess the area around the vehicle to assist smoother and quicker parking. If the symbol is amber or flashing, then a fault with the system has been detected and will be deactivated until rectified.

1. You need to engage the brake.
   A particular liquid is low.
2. The oil life has expired.
   The charging system is short of power.

This light's function serves to tell you that the fluid used to clean your windscreen is running low and needs to be refilled.

1. That your vehicle's ABS is on while going downhill
   Your fog lights are on.
2. The traction control system is engaged.
   There is an issue with the anti-skid system.

If this is on then you know that your vehicle's ABS is monitoring the speed at which your vehicle goes downhill and automatically applying the brakes as needed.

1. The gas cap is not tightened properly.
   Your engine is running low on oil.
2. That frost needs to be removed from your back window.
   The washer fluid level is low.

This button, which is identified as a rectangle with curved arrows running through it, activates a light on your dash to let you know when air from the vehicle's vent is being redirected to the back windows to remove the fog that has accumulated on them.

1. Buckle your seatbelt.
   There is an issue with your anti-lock brake system.
2. Your engine is too hot.
   That you're slipping out of your lane.

One of the best safety functions is this little monitor that lets the driver know when they are veering off of their lane. The system monitors the road markings and the vehicle's position in relation to them and alerts the driver once they are moving too far away from them.

1. Something is off with your brakes.
   You need to engage the brake.
2. The pressure in your tires is too low.
   There is something else wrong with the anti-theft system.

If this red light comes on and remains on, it means that there is an issue with the braking system. It most commonly means that brakes need to be changed soon or it can be a more urgent issue. If the light is flashing, it could mean that brake fluid levels are running low.

1. Traction control
   Auto windscreen wiping
2. Tire pressure warning
   Battery alert

The future is here with wipers that know when to come on and just how fast to swish around. This light means that the setting is activated.

1. The oil life has expired.
   The charging system is not functioning properly.
2. That tire pressure is low.
   The washer fluid level is low.

This monitors the pressure of tires and informs the driver when one or all of them have fallen below par.

1. There is an issue with the anti-skid system.
   Your engine is running low on oil.
2. There is an issue with your anti-lock brake system.
   That the trunk is open

This is a safety feature that lets users know that the rear storage compartment of the vehicle is not properly closed.

1. Service reminder
   Oil pressure warning
2. Seatbelt reminder
   Antilock brake warning

This nifty little feature reminds modern car drivers to have their vehicles checked. With the age of increasing information to retain, one can easily miss the next scheduled vehicle servicing, fear not; technology always has the solution!

1. It's the towing indicator.
   The pressure in your tires is too low.
2. There is an issue with your anti-lock brake system.
   There may be an issue with your airbags.

For vehicles with this feature, this symbol will appear when the option is selected.

1. You need to engage the brake.
   The traction control system is engaged.
2. The brake pads need to be changed.
   The charging system is short of power.

Yet another awesome reminder for servicing; this feature lets you know when your brake pads and discs have done their time.