Hi all! Today I want to raise a rather topical topic that excites, judging by the questions on the forums and the number of queries in search engines, a large number of of people. I want to talk about such a phenomenon, when when you press the brake pedal, the Exclamation point on the panel.
I will try to give an exhaustive answer to this question and explain why this happens and what kind of damage may be involved in this. Go!
I'll start, perhaps, with the fact that if a lamp (!) lights up on the panel, this means something is wrong with the brake system. As a rule, this indicator signals a low level brake fluid(TG) in the system. How do you understand faulty brakes- this is not a joke, and the problem must be solved. I'll tell you more, if someone does not know, OPERATING A CAR WITH A LIT INDICATOR (!) - FORBIDDEN! Since you do not know what the matter is and what caused this error to appear on dashboard.
When does an exclamation mark light up?
- Low level of TJ.
- Problem in bad contact. As a rule, we are talking about the sensor connector on the brake master cylinder (GTZ).
- Break. Wiring problem or open circuit.
- Faulty brake fluid level sensor (DUTZH).
- Something is wrong with the instrument panel.
What to do if the lamp lights up?
- The first step is to check the level of TJ. This is done simply and without any difficulties. Open the hood and look at the level, it should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks. The level must be constantly monitored, for those who forget to do this, there is an exclamation mark. It lights up at the signal of the sensor, which signals when the level of TJ is below the permissible level.
By the way! There are frequent cases when the light came on when driving over bumps and went out as soon as the car drove more or less flat road. This happens precisely for the reason that the "brake" level is close to the "MIN" mark and during the rocking of the car, the sensor fixes low level and signals this on the instrument panel.
- If everything is in order with the brake fluid level, it is necessary to check the DUTZH, which is located in the GTZ tank. How to do this, I'll tell you now.
2.1. Turn on the ignition and make sure that the exclamation mark lamp lights up, that is, the indicator insufficient level TJ. It should light up and go out if the level is normal and the sensor is working.
2.2. We turn off the power from the sensor and look at the lamp, if it goes out, most likely there is a problem with the sensor. Check the sensor, sometimes the problem is that the float fails and sinks to the bottom even though the TJ level is fine.
2.3. If after turning off the power from the sensor, the exclamation mark on the panel continues to burn, most likely the problem is in the wiring, and the sensor itself is working. Perhaps the reason lies in short circuit wiring, or in something else, but one way or another, the problem will be related to a wiring malfunction and a violation of its integrity.
If everything is in order with the TJ level sensor, but you want to check its operation, this is done quite simply
2.4. We press the rubber seal on the tank lid, so you lower the sensor float to the bottom, while the exclamation mark on the panel lights up in serviceable sensors.
2.5. If the indicator does not light up, take a small piece of copper wire and turn off the power from the brake fluid level sensor. With the prepared wire, it is necessary to close the sensor power contacts, that is, the contacts on the wiring that is connected to the sensor, and not the contacts of the sensor itself. With such a short circuit, a corresponding low brake fluid level signal should appear on the panel. If this does not happen, most likely the sensor is working, and the problem is faulty wiring.
If the brake fluid level sensor is faulty, replace it, if the problem is in the float of this sensor, you can try to repair it, if the wiring is faulty, replace it or contact an experienced auto electrician for help.
With the development of the automotive industry in Vehicle ah, more modern instrument panels (PP) began to be used. The software is used to inform the driver about the main parameters of the engine, as well as to warn about possible malfunctions in the operation of systems and nodes. What does the exclamation mark and other indicators mean - a description of the main icons is given below.
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Information indicators
The lights on the dashboard can report both breakdowns in the operation of the engine and other systems, and be of an informational nature. In any case, the car owner must be able to decipher the "messages" that the control module transmits in order to fix the problem in a timely manner in the event of a breakdown. First, let's look at the description of information indicators.
| Icon | What does |
| A yellow wrench against the background of the car indicates that the system has detected a malfunction in the engine. The EPC failure indicator may indicate a malfunction in the operation of sensors or controllers, sometimes the wrench icon appears when there is a malfunction in the electronic component of the transmission. Computer diagnostics of a car can tell exactly what this error means. | |
| The red car-with-lock indicator usually lights up in the event of a malfunction. anti-theft system, in particular, we are talking about standard installation. In practice, such malfunctions are usually accompanied by the inability to start the power unit. If the indicator just flashes when the car is closed and its security is activated, then you should not worry. | |
| The exclamation mark indicator can only appear in a car with a hybrid powertrain, its appearance is due to problems in the operation of the device electric drive. When such an indicator appears, it is better to execute computer diagnostics- this option is the most relevant if you want to get accurate information about the breakdown. | |
| The car with open door icon may illuminate on the instrument panel if the ignition is on or the car engine is running and one of the doors is open. This can also apply to the trunk lid as well as the hood. If you checked the doors and are sure that they are all locked, then most likely the reason is inoperative limit switches that are installed on the doors or on the pillars between the door and the body. It may be that the electrical circuit for connecting the limit switch is damaged. | |
| The ESP badge is a vehicle stabilization system sensor. The indicator may appear if the system has detected slippery area road on which the car is moving. Activation of this node is carried out to prevent wheel slip by reducing the power of the power unit. In principle, the appearance of the icon does not threaten the car with anything bad, since the indicator itself is informational. However, if a yellow triangle, a wrench, or a wear symbol lights up next to the light bulb, then you need to worry about the health of the system. | |
| The wrench symbol in yellow tells the driver that it is time for the vehicle to be serviced. You need to change the oil, check the filters, etc. When maintenance is completed, the indicator can be reset by momentarily disconnecting the battery terminals. |
Warning icons on the dashboard
Now we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the warning indicators on the tidy. Consider only the most common characters (video published by Kirill Mukhin).
| The yellow steering wheel symbol indicates that the steering system needs to be adapted. If this indicator lights up red, then you should diagnose the performance of the amplifier, which can be electric or hydraulic. | |
| The key sign on the background of the car, as a rule, flashes after the car has been armed. If the lamp is lit without blinking, this indicates possible malfunctions that have occurred in the system's operability. Usually, the appearance of the symbol is due to the fact that the mechanism of the anti-theft system cannot read the label from the key, or the unit has not turned on. | |
| The handbrake icon is always on when the handbrake lever is raised, as well as in case of a malfunction, in particular, wear of the brake pads. Sometimes this symbol appears when it is necessary to add working brake fluid to the expansion tank. If the pads are intact, the fluid level is normal, and the indicator is on when the lever is released, then most likely, you need to change the brake level sensor, it is in the fluid reservoir. | |
| Coolant symbol yellow color indicates the need to add consumable into a jar. The indicator may light up if the sensor or float in the expansion tank, and if it lights up red, then the power unit may have overheated. Before adding antifreeze, you need to eliminate the cause of its leakage, and also make sure that the engine is not overheated. | |
| The washer system symbol appears when there is a lack of washer fluid or water in the tank, in some cases the cause is a clogged level sensor. In more modern cars the icon may appear if the fluid used is inconsistent. | |
| Anti-slip system indicator. If the symbol lights up without interruption after starting the motor, then, apparently, a malfunction has occurred in the system. The indicator itself may look different, it all depends on the car. | |
| This is the catalytic converter icon, it usually lights up after the node has been overheated. An accompanying symptom is a lack of engine power. The cause of overheating may be due to poor bandwidth catalyst cells or a malfunction in the ignition system. If the catalyst fails, the fuel consumption should also increase. | |
| Such a lamp indicates that a malfunction has occurred in the exhaust gas purification system. In practice, this bulb most often appears after the car has been filled with low-quality fuel. The reason may also be due to the inoperability of the lambda probe. |
Photo gallery "Dashboards of different cars"
1. Tuned PP in VAZ 2109 2. Tidy Volkswagen Golf 3. Tidy Renault Logan 4. Control panel Toyota Camry
Fault warning lights
Now consider the indicators that indicate problems.
| The red battery symbol lights up on control panel if there is no battery charge from the generator set. In case of hybrid cars, the appearance of such a light bulb will be accompanied by the inscription Main. | |
Though domestic VAZ and are not up to date foreign cars according to the complexity of the design of components and assemblies, nevertheless, they also have their own indicators that can signal a particular malfunction. We will analyze in order what they mean and how to decipher the icons on the dashboard of a VAZ 2114 car.
Dial indicators
To begin with, we will analyze the indicators with arrows, as we see there are four of them on the dashboard.
Indicator No. 1 shows the temperature of the coolant in the car engine. If the arrow is in the red sector, it is recommended to check the level or other elements of the cooling system (radiator, pump, thermostat).
Indicator number 2 is a tachometer and indicates the speed crankshaft power unit. Do not spin the engine to its maximum power when the arrow goes into the red sector, this may adversely affect its durability.
Indicator number 5 - speedometer. Shows the actual speed of the vehicle at which it is moving. Also on this scale is electronic scoreboard No. 12 - mileage counter, where the upper numbers are the total mileage, the lower ones are the daily mileage.
Well, the last pointer indicator No. 6 shows the amount of fuel in the tank. It has a backup indicator number 7 with the image of a gas station, it lights up when the gas runs out.
Light indicators on the dashboard VAZ 2114
The icons on the dashboard under #3 and #4 indicate that the left and right turn signals are on, respectively.
Icon number 8 tells the driver that they are on parking lights and or outdoor lighting.
If the icon under No. 9 lights up, on which an exclamation mark is drawn, therefore, there is a problem in operation brake system car. In most cases, this may be a low level of brake fluid, add fluid to the reservoir.
Icon number 10 on which the headlight is drawn indicates that it is on high beam headlights
Button No. 11 next to the liquid crystal display is used to reset the daily and set the hours.
Icon #13 lights up when the alarm is on.
Indicator No. 14 “ ” with the engine running informs the driver that there is a malfunction in the car engine.
Liquid crystal display No. 15 - shows the current time and temperature outside the car.
Indicator No. 16, which shows the battery, lights up when the ignition is turned on and goes out after the engine is started. If there is a problem with, the generator does not work - it may light up or flash.
Icon No. 17 P in a red circle indicates that the parking brake (handbrake) is on.
Indicator No. 18, which depicts a red faucet, signals insufficient pressure oils in the engine lubrication system. Consequence low pressure the oil level may also be low.
Indicator No. 19, indicates the position air damper if installed on the VAZ 2114.
One of my old friends recently bought a new car. After a week of operating the car, I began to call several times a day and ask what the icon on the dashboard that lit up on the dashboard means. By the way, among the newly minted owners modern cars this is not an isolated case. Lots of car enthusiasts getting behind the wheel of a new modern machine, and seeing on the tidy that the indicator lights up, they immediately get scared and think that there has been a breakdown in some system, but in fact, this is not always the case.
Indicators notify the driver not only about malfunctions, but also about one or another action that a person driving a car must perform. Signals on the dashboard can be compared to road signs, which are warning and prohibitive.
Indicators on the dashboard can be divided into several categories and subcategories.
And so, what you should know and remember. If a red icon with any icon lights up on the device, it is highly likely that there is a problem in the car, with which its operation is extremely undesirable, and can lead to serious consequences. In this case, you should immediately stop, turn off the engine and tow or transport the car on a tow truck to the service.
If the yellow or orange color, which is a warning about wrong work or failure of the controlling element of one of automotive systems without delay, show the car to a specialist who will determine the problem in order to fix it. In this case, the operation of the car is allowed in a limited mode, only for independent movement to the car service. On some vehicles, after a warning signal appears on the dashboard, a lock occurs full-fledged work many systems and the car goes into emergency mode, in which the speed and control of the power unit will be limited.
An illuminated green icon on the dashboard indicates that a certain system is on and functioning normally, therefore, it is safe to continue driving.
I hope that you understand the main categories of indicators on the dashboard of a car. If there are no questions, we move on and consider specifically each icon, its designation and what it signals.
Deciphering the icons on the dashboard
Important icons on the dashboard, under which the operation of the car is not recommended
The handbrake is on or the brake fluid level in the system is below the permissible level. Also, this indicator may indicate a malfunction of the brake system itself, depressurization, pad wear, etc.
The indicator with a red battery that lights up indicates the absence or malfunction in the power supply of the generator-battery circuit. The indicator, on which, in addition to the battery, there is also the inscription “MAIN”, as a rule, indicates problems with battery charging on hybrid vehicles.
The appearance of this lit indicator on the scoreboard is usually accompanied by a buzzer sound message or a voice message. The danger icon indicates that an emergency situation has occurred in the car, one or more doors, the hood, etc. are not closed.
The danger indicator in the orange triangle informs the driver about malfunctions in the stabilization system.
The problem with SRS is Supplemental Restraint System, which, translated into Russian, indicates a malfunction in the system passive safety or, as the airbags are also called.
Indicators similar in informativeness to the previous ones, they only indicate that the airbags front passenger does not work.
There is also an indicator of the passive safety system, which signals the driver that there is a child or a person with a small weight in the front seat, which can cause the front passenger airbag to fail to deploy in case of an accident.
The Pre Collision or Crash System (PCS), which is activated when the vehicle rolls over, does not work. In some cases, the indicator may come on during or after off-road driving.
Pre Collision or Crash System (PCS) not working
This indicator lights up when the immobilizer or standard anti-theft system is activated.
Error when turning on the standard anti-theft system or its non-working state.
Problems with automatic transmission - oil overheating, errors in the automatic transmission control unit, failure.
A description of this malfunction should be found in the owner's manual for the car.
These indicators are found on vehicles with automatic transmission (Automatic Transmission - A / T) and signal an increase in the limit allowable temperature in it, which can lead to failure of the automatic transmission. Movement in this case is highly undesirable, it is recommended to wait until the box has cooled down.
The appearance of this icon also indicates (Automatic Transmission - AT). The movement of the car in this case is highly undesirable.
Shows the transfer of the automatic transmission selector knob to the “P” “parking” mode on vehicles with all-wheel drive, which has a number of reduced speeds. In this case, the machine is blocked when the lever is in position (N)
Some automatic transmission vehicles may have this dash panel icon that illuminates if the box is low or weak pressure oil, overheating, one of the sensors is not working, or there is another problem. In this case, the system turns on the emergency mode - the car can only move in one gear per minimum speed with minimum engine speed to protect automatic transmission parts from further destruction.
This yellow shift up arrow tells the driver to upshift to save fuel.
Not working or there is a problem with the power steering.
The fluid level in the brake system is below acceptable
Brake pads have unacceptable wear.
The brake force distribution system on the wheels of the car is faulty.
The electric parking brake does not work or does not work properly.
If the car has a tire pressure monitoring system, then when the pressure drops by more than 25% of the nominal value in one or more wheels, you will see these icons on the dashboard.
The indicator " ", as a rule, lights up during the operation of the power unit and signals that one or more engine systems have a malfunction. In some vehicles, the appearance of this icon may be accompanied by the shutdown of some systems until the problem is identified and corrected. It is also possible to limit the fuel supply, to prevent the engine from running at increased speed to reduce the load.
The motor motor has lost power - this indicator is on. To solve the problem, it is possible to stop the motor and start it after about 10 seconds.
A malfunction has been detected in the electronic part of the transmission or a problem in the operation of the power unit. Also, this indicator can signal a malfunction or injection system.
The fuel tank cap is not closed.
An information indicator that serves to draw the driver's attention to an already existing problem or a burning icon on the car's dashboard.
Instructs the driver to look up information in the owner's manual for this vehicle.
These indicators relate to the engine cooling system, and their appearance on the instrument panel may indicate that the coolant level is below the permissible level or its temperature exceeds the permissible value.
Throttle problems
The Blind Spot - BSM (Blind Spot Tracking) system does not work or does not work properly.
A signal to the driver that it is time to undergo a scheduled maintenance with an oil change (OIL CHANGE) and engine filters. However, on some machines, the first light may come on if there are shear problems that need to be corrected. In this case, computer diagnostics is recommended.
Night View - The night vision system is faulty or not working properly. Check if the infrared sensors are not working.
Traction and Active Traction Control, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Traction Control System (TCS)) - indicators indicate the state and functioning of the traction control system. Solid green - the system is on. Yellow - a problem has been detected in the operation of the traction control system. I would like to note that TCS, DTC are directly related to the brake and fuel supply systems, and if a malfunction is detected in them or they do not work, then the traction control system will also give an error on the indicator.
In Electronic Stability Program - ESP (Emergency Brake Assist) and Brake Assist System- BAS (stabilization system) there are problems or they are not working.
The Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) is not working or is not working properly.
These indicators are present on the instrument panel of the car, which have systems for descending / lifting from the mountain, support systems constant speed and start assist systems. These icons indicate the condition of the vehicle in certain situation while overcoming obstacles.
Disabled and whether the stabilization system (Stability Control) is not working. I would like to note that the deactivation of this system occurs when the indicator " check engine» The stabilization system is used to level the car during a slip or skid using the brake system, fuel supply system and suspension control.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) or Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) indicators indicate the operation of the electronically locking differential and traction control system Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR).
Brake Assist System (BAS) is not working or is not working properly. In this case, the Electronic Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) system is disabled
Intelligent assistance system during emergency braking Intelligent Brake Assist - IBA - Disabled. This feature of the vehicle is capable of applying the brakes before a collision occurs. If you have activated Intelligent Brake Assist and the light stays on, the laser sensors are most likely dirty or defective.
Indicates to the driver that the car has begun to slip on the road, in which case the stabilization system will be automatically activated.
Does not work (faulty or disabled), while the car can be driven without any problems.
Presence or absence electronic key in the car.
The first icon indicates the presence of an electronic key, the second indicates that the key battery is low and needs to be replaced.
Snow Mode is activated. This mode is present on automatic transmissions to simplify the movement and starting of the car on snow and ice.
Smart car systems, signaling with this indicator, offer the driver to stop and rest. In some cases, on some cars, a pleasant female voice will ask you to pause and have a cup of coffee.
If the car is equipped with a system that allows you to adjust the height of the body position, for a comfortable fit for the driver and passengers, then this indicator lights up when it is activated.
Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC - adaptive cruise control included. This feature will provide optimum speed car, taking into account the position on the road of other vehicles and the nature of the terrain. A flashing icon indicates that the system has problems or is not working.
Rear window heating on
Indicates that Brake Hold (brake system) is activated. To turn it off, press the gas pedal.
Sport Suspension Setting / Comfort Suspension Setting - shock absorber modes. Accordingly, comfortable or sport modes are included.
If your vehicle has air suspension, then the designation of this icon HEIGHT HIGH indicates the maximum position of the vehicle body above the road.
Problems with undercarriage car or you need diagnostics of suspension units - Check Suspension.
The presence in the car of the Collision Mitigation Brake System - CMBS, which means collision avoidance system, can turn on this indicator, which warns of problems with this system or contamination of the sensors.
Tow Mode – trailer mode is activated.
Park Assist - parking assistance system. Green indicator indicates activation of Park Assist, yellow indicates a problem with the system.
Information indicators Lane systems Departure Warning Indicator - LDW, Lane Keeping Assist - LKA, or Lane Departure Prevention - LDP, which monitor the vehicle's lanes. If the yellow icon blinks (in some cars the warning buzzer may turn on) - the car moves to the side and the lane should be aligned, yellow blinking indicates a malfunction. A green indicator indicates the activation of this system.
The Start / Stop system, the purpose of which is to save fuel, does not work due to a malfunction. When the car is standing still, the engine is turned off, as soon as the driver presses the gas pedal, the engine starts.
Fuel economy mode is activated.
The indicator lights up when ECO MODE is activated, which significantly saves fuel consumption while driving.
An information indicator that tells the driver to upshift to save fuel.
If the car has a front and rear wheel drive this indicator signals the transition of the car's transmission to the drive rear wheels.
An icon that indicates to the driver that the car's transmission is in rear-wheel drive mode, but if necessary, all-wheel drive will automatically turn on.
All wheel drive included
All-wheel drive in low gear engaged
It turns on when the differential is locked to increase the vehicle's patency while driving on all-wheel drive.
The interwheel differential of the rear wheels is locked.
Shutdown all-wheel drive. The key icon indicates a problem with the all-wheel drive transmission.
Signals about malfunctions in the all-wheel drive system with the engine running. Also, this indicator may indicate a discrepancy between the diameter of the wheels of the rear and front axles.
Perhaps the differential has overheated or there are other problems in the all-wheel drive system.
It may also indicate overheating of the cross-axle differential or oil in it.
4 Wheel Active Steer - the active steering system is faulty. As a rule, it lights up while the engine is running.
The active steering system does not work correctly or is out of order. This error can be caused by problems in the brake system, one of the engine or suspension systems.
On some vehicles with there is a function to start from a place on overdrive for driving on slippery roads. Activation of this function is accompanied by the appearance of this icon on the dashboard.
Continuously Variable Transmission - the variator is working. When the ignition is turned on, the indicator lights up for a few seconds on the tidy and then goes out.
Variable Gear Ratio Steering – steering with variable gear ratio defective, needs repair.
Indicators of the driving mode switching system "SPORT", "POWER", "COMFORT", "SNOW" (Electronic Throttle Control System - ETCS, Electronically Controlled Transmission - ECT, Elektronische Motorleistungsregelung, Electronic Throttle Control). Change the settings of the suspension, automatic transmission and engine.
Drivers are notified of the presence of a malfunction various systems car with the help of . It is not always possible to decipher the meaning of such burning icons intuitively, since not all motorists are well versed in cars. In addition, on different cars, graphic designation one total of the icon itself may differ. It is worth noting that not every light on the panel only indicates a critical malfunction. The indication of the light bulbs under the icons is divided by color into 3 groups:
Red icons they talk about danger, and if any symbol lights up in this color, you should pay attention to the on-board computer signal in order to take measures to quickly fix the problem. Sometimes they are not so critical, and it is possible to continue driving the car when such an icon on the panel is on, and sometimes it is not worth it.
Basic icons on the dashboard
Yellow indicators warn of a malfunction or the need to take some action to drive a car or service it.
Green light bulbs inform about the service functions of the car and their activity.
Let's present a list of the most frequently asked questions and a breakdown of what the burning icon on the panel means.
Information icons
car icon it may burn differently, it happens that the “car with a wrench” icon, the “car with a lock” icon or an exclamation mark is on. About all these designations in order:
When this indicator is lit ( car with key), then it informs about malfunctions in the operation of the engine (often a malfunction in the operation of any sensor) or the electronic part of the transmission. To find out the exact cause, you will need to produce.
caught fire red car with lock, which means that there are problems in the operation of the standard anti-theft system and it will be impossible to start the car, but if this icon blinks when the car is closed, then everything is normal - the car is locked.
Yellow exclamation mark machine indicator notifies the driver of the vehicle hybrid engine about a malfunction of the drive. Resetting the error by dropping the battery terminal will not solve the problem - diagnostics are needed.
Icon open door everyone is used to seeing it burning when a door or trunk lid is open, but if all the doors are closed and the light with one or four doors continues to shine, then often the problem should be looked for in the door switches (wire contacts).
Starts flashing when the stabilization system detects exchange rate stability site slippery road and is activated to prevent spinning by reducing engine power and braking the spinning wheel. There is no need to worry in such a situation. But when a key, a triangle or a crossed-out skid icon appeared near such an indicator, then the stabilization system is faulty.
Pops up on the scoreboard when it's time to produce Maintenance car. It is an informational indicator even after its maintenance.
Warning icons on the panel
Steering wheel icon can light up in two colors. If lit yellow steering wheel, then adaptation is required, and when a red image of the steering wheel with an exclamation mark appears, it is already worth worrying about the failure of the power steering or EUR system. When the red steering wheel is lit, then surely yours steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn.
As a rule, blinks if the car is closed; in this case, the indicator of a red car with a white key signals the operation of the anti-theft system. But there are 3 main reasons if the immo light is constantly on: it is not activated, if the label from the key is not read or the anti-theft system is faulty.
Lights up not only when the handbrake lever is activated (raised), but also in cases where the brake pads or need topping up / . On a car with an electronic handbrake, a light bulb parking brake may light up due to a glitch of the limit switch or sensor.
It has several options and, depending on which one is on, draw conclusions about the problem accordingly. One red lamp with the image of a thermometer scale indicates elevated temperature in the engine cooling system, but the yellow expansion tank with waves indicates a low coolant level in the system. But it is worth considering that the coolant lamp does not always burn at a low level, perhaps just a “glitch” of the sensor or float in the expansion tank.
Speaks of a low fluid level in the glass washer expansion tank. Such an indicator lights up not only with a real decrease in the level, but also if the level sensor is clogged (sensor contacts are covered with plaque due to low-quality liquid), giving a false signal. On some vehicles, the level sensor is triggered when the washer fluid specification does not match.
- This is an indicator of the anti-spin system (Anti-Spin Regulation). The electronic unit of this system is paired with ABS sensors. When such a light is constantly on, it means that the ASR is not working. On different cars, such an icon may look different, but often in the form of an exclamation mark in a triangle with an arrow around or the inscription itself, or in the form of a car on a slippery road.
According to the information from the manual indicates a malfunction in the cleaning system exhaust gases, but, as a rule, such a light bulb starts to burn after bad refueling or the presence of a sensor error. The system registers misfires in the mixture, which increases the content harmful substances in the exhaust gases and, as a result, the light on the dashboard lights up " traffic fumes". The problem is not critical, but diagnostics should be done to find out the cause.
Fault reporting
Lights up when voltage drops onboard network, often such a problem is associated with a lack of charge battery from the generator, so it may also be called the "generator icon". On vehicles with a hybrid engine, this indicator is supplemented by the inscription "MAIN" at the bottom.
He is a red oiler - indicates a drop in the oil level in the car engine. Such an icon lights up when the engine is started, and does not go out after a few seconds or may light up while driving. This fact indicates problems in the lubrication system or a drop in oil level or pressure. The oil icon on the panel can be with a droplet or with waves at the bottom, on some cars the indicator is supplemented with the inscription min, senso, oil level (yellow inscriptions) or simply the letters L and H (characterizing low and high level oils).
It can light up in several ways: both the red inscription SRS and AIRBAG, and the “red man fastened seat belt”, and in front of him is a circle. When one of these icons is lit on the panel, then this is on-board computer notifies you of a malfunction in the passive safety system, and in the event of an accident air cushions won't work. The reasons why the pillow sign lights up, and how to fix the problem, read the article on the site.
Exclamation mark icon may look different and its meanings, respectively, will also be different. So, for example, when the red (!) in the circle is on, this indicates a malfunction of the brake system and it is advisable not to continue driving until the cause of its occurrence is clarified. They can be very different: raised hand brake brake pads are worn or the brake fluid level is low. A low level is just dangerous, because the reason can be not only in heavily worn pads, as a result of which, when you press the pedal, the liquid diverges through the system, and the float gives a signal of a low level, it can be damaged somewhere brake hose, and this is much more serious. Although, very often the exclamation mark lights up if the float (level sensor) is out of order or shorted out, and then it just lies. On some cars, the exclamation mark is accompanied by the inscription "BRAKE", but this does not change the essence of the problem.
More exclamation mark can burn in the form of a sign "attention", moreover, both on a red background and on a yellow one. When the yellow “attention” sign lights up, it reports a malfunction in the electronic stabilization system, and if it is on a red background, it simply warns the driver about something, and, as a rule, explanatory text is lit on the dashboard display or combined with other informative designation.
ABS icon may have several display options on the dashboard, but regardless of this, it means the same thing on all cars - the appearance of a problem in ABS system, and what's in this moment anti-lock system wheels are not working. You can find out the reasons in our article. Movement in this case can be produced, but you do not need to rely on the operation of the ABS, the brakes will work as usual.
It can either light up intermittently or burn constantly. A light bulb with such an inscription indicates problems with the stabilization system. The Electronic Stability Program indicator, as a rule, lights up for one of two reasons - either the steering angle sensor is out of order, or the brake light switch on sensor (aka “frog”) ordered to live for a long time. Although, there is a more serious problem, for example, the brake system pressure sensor has covered itself.
Some drivers may call it an "injector icon" or may be lit yellow when the engine is running. It informs about the presence of engine errors and its malfunction. electronic systems. To determine the cause of its appearance on the dashboard display, self-diagnosis or computer diagnostics are performed.
glow plug icon may light up on the dashboard diesel car, the meaning of such an indicator is exactly the same as the check icon on petrol cars. When in memory electronic block there are no errors, then the spiral icon should go out after the engine warms up and the glow plugs are turned off. How to check glow plugs.
This material is informative for most car owners. And although absolutely all possible icons of all existing machines, You will be able to independently understand the basic designations of the dashboard of a car, and do not sound the alarm when you see that the icon on the panel is lit again.
