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Car Dashboard Warning Lights & Symbols: Meanings and What to Do

Car dashboard warning lights are designed to alert you when something isn’t right with your vehicle. Modern cars use a range of dashboard symbols that relate to different parts of the car, from the engine to the brakes, tyres and electrics. Understanding your car dashboard warning lights & symbols and what they mean is essential for safe driving and preventing costly damage.

6th October, 2025

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What does battery charge level low warning light mean on an EV?

With electric cars becoming more popular these days, drivers now have a whole new set of dashboard warning lights that they need to get familiar with. One of these is the battery charge level warning light, which is designed to let you know when you need to take your EV to a charging station to get more juice in the battery.

28th November, 2025

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What to do if the EV Power Limited Warning Light is on

If you have an electric vehicle, you will need to get used to the different warning lights that will appear on your dashboard. One such warning light is the limited power warning light, which will appear when your electric vehicle is not getting as much power as it should.

21st November, 2025

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What is the ready to drive (warning) light on my EV?

Most drivers are familiar with the common warning lights that show on your car's dashboard. However, with more people now switching to hybrid and electric cars, you might notice symbols illuminating on the dashboard that you don’t recognize. One of these is the ready-to-drive warning light. What does this light mean, and what do you need to do about it? Read on to find out more.

19th November, 2025

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What should I do if the diesel exhaust particulate filter warning light on my dashboard is on?

The exhaust particulate filter warning light is a light that will show up on the dashboard of a diesel car when soot from the exhaust has reached high levels. Diesel engine exhausts are fitted with a particulate filter that is designed to control high emission levels. It catches the larger particles of soot coming from the exhaust. Here is everything you need to know if you see your exhaust particulate filter warning light turn on.

6th November, 2025

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Diesel particulate filter warning light: what is it and how to fix it

The diesel particulate filter light will show up on your dashboard when your car is at risk of going into limp mode due to soot from the exhaust reaching high levels. Modern diesel car engines include a particulate filter in the exhaust to combat emissions. It is designed to catch bigger soot particles that come from the exhaust.

29th November, 2025

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What to do when your coolant level warning light comes on

The coolant level warning light will appear on your dashboard when your engine is too hot. This is to inform you that your engine needs to cool down and is at risk of overheating. Below we look at why this may occur and the steps you may need to take.

9th November, 2025

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What to do if your engine oil light is on: common causes and how to fix it

Oil is a critical part of your engine’s cooling and lubrication system. Your car’s engine has lots of moving parts and due to friction, these parts would get very hot if they were not lubricated and cooled well enough. Fortunately, the engine warning light is there to tell you if there is an issue with the oil in your car’s engine.

21st November, 2025

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How to fix a tyre pressure warning light to avoid MOT failure

When tyres are correctly inflated, they grip the road surface more effectively and improve safety. If tyres are under or overinflated, however, it can pose a serious safety risk and increase your risk of collisions.

15th November, 2025

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ABS Warning Light meaning: is it safe to drive? How to diagnose and reset

When you drive your car, it is constantly monitoring different sensors to ensure that everything is working as it should. One of the systems that are monitored is the ABS or anti-lock braking system. The ABS monitors your wheels to ensure that they are all turning at around the same speed and uses the brakes to control the vehicle in slippery and bad road conditions.

13th November, 2025

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What to do if the ESP warning light comes on your car dashboard

It would be difficult to find a modern car without some variation of an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system, a crucial safety feature . This system is in place to reduce the risk of road accidents and increase the traction between your tyres and the road. Read on to learn what to do if you spot a warning light connected with the electronic stability system.

1st November, 2025

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Why is my brake pad warning light on and can I continue driving?

A problem with the brake pads in your car can be very dangerous and should never be ignored. Brake pads that are too thin can cause issues with stopping your car when needed. In this instance, you will see a brake pad warning light on your dashboard.

12th November, 2025