Do you feel helpless when you look at the flashing icons on your car's dashboard? As a novice driver, dashboard indicators are like the Martian language of the past, you are simply confused. In fact, these icons are still important for us car owners to understand the condition of our car quickly and simply. Here's a complete collection of all the icons on a car's dashboard as summarized in the user guide:

Finally, let's take a brief look at some basic descriptions of common car dashboard icons:

When the turn signal is on, the corresponding turn signal flashes at a certain frequency. Press the hazard warning light and both lights will come on at the same time. When the turn signal is off, the indicator light will go out automatically.

Normally the high beam indicator light is off, turn on the high beam and it will come on momentarily when using the high beam function.

On the left side of the picture is the front fog light icon and on the right side is the rear fog light icon. Both lights come on when the front and rear fog lights are on.

The width indicator is normally off. When the width indicator is on, the light comes on.

The light comes on when the parking brake is applied. Lower the handbrake and the indicator light automatically goes out. Some models will illuminate this light due to low brake fluid.

Displays the battery status and turns on when the switch is on and off when the engine is started. If it does not come on or stays on, check the alternator and battery.

The brake disc light shows brake pad wear. Under normal conditions, this light is off. If it comes on, the owner should be reminded to replace faulty or excessively worn brake pads promptly.

The oil indicator shows engine oil pressure. When this light is on, it indicates a loss of pressure in the lubrication system and a possible leak.

When the water temperature indicator comes on, the engine coolant temperature is too high. Turn off the engine immediately and wait for the engine to cool to a normal temperature before driving.

The airbag indicator light comes on when the switch is turned on and goes off after about 3-4 seconds, indicating that the system is normal. If it does not light up or stays on, it means the system is faulty.

The ABS indicator light comes on when the switch is turned on and goes out after about 3-4 seconds, indicating a normal system. If it does not come on or stays on, it indicates a system malfunction. At this time, you can continue to drive at low speed, but avoid braking sharply.

Engine self-check light, turn on the switch is lit, about 3-4 seconds after the off, indicating that the engine is working normally. If it does not light up or stays on, it means that the system is faulty and should be repaired in time.

When the fuel indicator light is on, it indicates that the fuel is about to run out. In general, the vehicle can still drive about 50 kilometers before the fuel runs out.

Door status indicator, if the door is open or not closed, this light comes on to remind the owner that the door is not closed properly.

The windshield washer fluid indicator light comes on when the washer fluid is about to run out, reminding the owner to add washer fluid in time.

Seat belt indicator. If the seatbelt is not fastened, the light will come on for a few seconds or will not go off until the seatbelt is fastened. Some models even emit an audible alert.

These are the most common indicators we see, but there is actually one more detail, which is that the dashboard indicators can be roughly divided into three colors, green, yellow, and red, and the colors represent the level of importance. Once there is a yellow and red indicator light, it is important to analyze and check in time.

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