{"id":44800,"date":"2021-06-15T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T01:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=44800"},"modified":"2021-06-02T17:21:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T09:21:49","slug":"car-dashboard-symbols-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"What These 13 Common Car Dashboard Symbols And Warning Lights Actually Mean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cars today are not mere vehicles of transportation. They are complex machines with functions that make long hours on the road a little less torturous. But no matter how advanced they become, it\u2019s fair to assume that something will eventually break down. And when that happens, you\u2019ll know through flickering and colourful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car dashboard symbols<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of it as an SOS letting you know that something is going wrong. But for many of us, we\u2019re guilty of not knowing these little icons. Below, we break down the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meaning, car symbol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by symbol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these symbols may vary across car models and manufacturers. When required, please check with the owner\u2019s manual for details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car Dashboard Symbols<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Red Lights\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine Temperature Warning Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44813\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44813\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Temperature-Warning-min.jpg\" alt=\"car dashboard symbols\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Temperature-Warning-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Temperature-Warning-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Temperature-Warning-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Temperature-Warning-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Temperature-Warning-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Temperature-Warning-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/carfromjapan.com\/article\/car-maintenance\/temperature-warning-light-comes\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car From Japan<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your car\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Coolants-cat.16564.16572.16581\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coolant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is overheating due to cooling fluids running dry. Normally, this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car dashboard symbol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> illuminates blue when you first crank it up. The light eventually goes off after a few minutes. But if it stays on and turns red, that\u2019s when you need to pay attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stop the car immediately if possible because continuous driving can damage the engine. Call a mechanic over or have a tow truck bring it to the nearest workshop for a thorough inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brake Warning Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44804\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44804\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Break-Light-Warning-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Break-Light-Warning-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Break-Light-Warning-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Break-Light-Warning-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Break-Light-Warning-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Break-Light-Warning-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Break-Light-Warning-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/drivesmartwarranty.com\/car-center\/resources\/dashboard-lights\/brake\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DriveSmart Warranty<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your handbrake is engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should go away once the handbrake is fully released. But if the symbol is still lit, it could be that your car is low on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Brake-Fluids-cat.16564.16572.16582\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brake fluid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or there are possible complications with the broader brake system. A trusted professional should be able to tell you what\u2019s wrong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil Pressure Warning Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44810\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44810\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Oil-Pressure-min.jpg\" alt=\"car dashboard symbols\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Oil-Pressure-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Oil-Pressure-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Oil-Pressure-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Oil-Pressure-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Oil-Pressure-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Oil-Pressure-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferberstireandauto.com\/Blog\/ArticleID\/436\/Why-is-my-oil-light-on\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ferber\u2019s Tire &amp; Auto Services, Inc.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car dashboard symbol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicates either your car\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Engine-Oil-cat.16564.16572.16574\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engine oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is running low or a sign of a defective oil pump.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop your car safely and give the engine some time to cool down. When safe to do so, you can pop up the hood to check on the oil level and top it up as required. However, if the problem persists, then it\u2019s time to ring the professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car Battery Warning Light\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44803\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44803\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Battery-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Battery-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Battery-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Battery-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Battery-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Battery-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Battery-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/battery-light-on-your-dashboard-281585\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LiveAbout<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something\u2019s not quite right with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=car%20battery\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car battery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> charging system, and you\u2019re running solely on battery power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you happen to be driving, don\u2019t stop. What you should do is switch off anything (for example, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Car-Multimedia-Players-cat.16564.19149.19155\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multimedia player<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Cooling-cat.16564.16577.19172\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">air-conditioner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) that draws battery power, except for the headlights if you\u2019re on the road at night. Only turn your car off once you\u2019ve reached somewhere safe, like a workshop or home. As this is often a complex issue, you\u2019ll need a reliable and skillful mechanic to perform an in-depth diagnosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seat Belt Warning Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44812\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Seatbelt-min.jpg\" alt=\"car dashboard symbols\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Seatbelt-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Seatbelt-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Seatbelt-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Seatbelt-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Seatbelt-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Seatbelt-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motoringresearch.com\/advice\/car-dashboard-warning-lights\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motoring Research<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> You\u2019re not wearing a seat belt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy fix; just buckle up! On some cars, this warning triggers an intentionally annoying siren.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbag Warning Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44802\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44802\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Airbag-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Airbag-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Airbag-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Airbag-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Airbag-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Airbag-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Airbag-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.captoyota.com\/service\/information\/toyota-airbag-warning-light-meaning.htm\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capitol Toyota<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your car\u2019s airbags are due for a check-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well-functioning airbags are lifesavers, so don\u2019t delay getting them checked if this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car dashboard symbol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stays on for days. If your vehicle is still under warranty, you can request to replace them. Nevertheless, this is an issue that requires fixing by a car expert.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car Dashboard Symbols<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Amber Lights<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tyre Pressure Caution Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44815\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44815\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44815 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Tyre-Pressure-min.jpg\" alt=\"car dashboard symbols\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Tyre-Pressure-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Tyre-Pressure-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Tyre-Pressure-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Tyre-Pressure-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Tyre-Pressure-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Tyre-Pressure-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtesttips.biz\/dashboard-warning-lights\/tyre-pressure-light-keeps-coming-on.html\">Driving Test Tips<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A feature more common on newer car models. It tells you there\u2019s a drop in pressure in your car <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Tyres-Wheels-cat.16564.16577.16602\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tyres<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive to the nearest petrol station and inflate as necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABS Caution Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44801\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44801\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44801\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-ABS-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-ABS-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-ABS-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-ABS-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-ABS-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-ABS-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-ABS-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aircooledcommunity.com\/blog\/abs-light\/\">The Aircooled Community<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malfunction with your car\u2019s ABS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its inception, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) has been making driving a lot safer. It gives you the ability to apply maximum braking and steering control without the wheels locking up, which is crucial during emergencies. The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meaning of this car symbol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> points to an issue with the ABS. Bring it to a workshop for further inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engine Management Caution Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44806\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44806\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44806\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Engine-Management-min.jpg\" alt=\"car dashboard symbols\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Engine-Management-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Engine-Management-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Engine-Management-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Engine-Management-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Engine-Management-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Engine-Management-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbontario.com\/most-common-reasons-for-check-engine-light\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes-Benz of Ontario<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your car is telling you that there\u2019s something faulty in the engine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it points to the engine, this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">car dashboard symbol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> blinks for a number of reasons. It can be anything from a defective <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=car%20spark%20plug\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spark plug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the failure of something major. You don\u2019t need to immediately pull over and turn off the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Engine-Parts-cat.16564.16577.16601\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> once the light comes on, but delaying a visit to the workshop can end up making the damage much worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traction Control Caution Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44814\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44814\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44814\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Traction-Control-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Traction-Control-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Traction-Control-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Traction-Control-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Traction-Control-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Traction-Control-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Traction-Control-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/oards.com\/traction-control-light-coming-on\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oards Automotive Hub<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wheels need to get a grip\u2014literally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cars with traction control settings will see this pop up once their wheels start to lose grip, especially in slippery conditions. Slow down and take it easy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low Fuel Caution Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44809\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44809\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44809\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Low-Fuel-min.jpg\" alt=\"car dashboard symbols\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Low-Fuel-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Low-Fuel-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Low-Fuel-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Low-Fuel-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Low-Fuel-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Low-Fuel-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/motors\/5763653\/how-far-you-can-really-drive-with-a-low-fuel-light-warning-before-the-engine-dies\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sun<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel is running low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This one\u2019s pretty self-explanatory; find the nearest petrol station to put fuel in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power Steering Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44811\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44811\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44811\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Power-Steering-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Power-Steering-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Power-Steering-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Power-Steering-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Power-Steering-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Power-Steering-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Power-Steering-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/car-warning-lights-what-they-mean-part-3\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carsome<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power steering hydraulics are due for inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning a steering wheel was quite a muscle-intensive endeavour pre-power steering days. Today, a hydraulic or an electric pump makes steering a breeze. Hence, don\u2019t take it lightly when the light comes on and have it checked by a professional ASAP.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glow Plug Caution Light<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44807\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44807\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44807\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Glow-Plug-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Glow-Plug-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Glow-Plug-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Glow-Plug-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Glow-Plug-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Glow-Plug-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Glow-Plug-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourmechanic.com\/article\/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-the-glow-plug-light-on\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YourMechanic<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Meaning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Malfunctioning plugs in diesel cars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Solution: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=glow%20plug\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glow plugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are an integral part that keeps a diesel engine running because they facilitate the combustion process. When they start wearing out, combustion is delayed and subsequently causes the engine to stall. Request a mechanic for a routine check right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car Dashboard Symbols<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Will Help To Maintain Your Vehicle Better In The Long Run\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44808\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44808\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Last-min.jpg\" alt=\"car dashboard symbols\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Last-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Last-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Last-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Last-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Last-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Last-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@maltelu\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malte Luk<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/person-showing-audi-rs-7-speedometer-1397751\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pexels<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to modern <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Automotive-cat.16564\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automobile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> developments, cars today are smart enough to caution us about an impending problem before it happens. And surely the most obvious way is with the dashboard and knowing the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meaning of these car symbols<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can directly impact your (and your car&#8217;s) safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a related note, are you a parent shopping for a suitable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Car-Seats-cat.27.2298.6997\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby car seat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Allow us to suggest some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-baby-car-seats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worthy recommendations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cars today are not mere vehicles of transportation. They are complex machines with functions that make long hours on the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":44805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[88],"tags":[315,580,581,372,582],"class_list":["post-44800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-adulting","tag-car-care","tag-driving","tag-life-strategies","tag-road-safety"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Car Dashboard Symbols: What They Mean &amp; What To Do If They Light Up<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Car dashboard symbols are your vehicle&#039;s way of talking to you. Here\u2019s a thorough guide explaining the meaning of the most common ones.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Here&#039;s What You Should Do When These 13 Common Car Dashboard Symbols Light Up\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Car dashboard symbols are your vehicle&#039;s way of talking to you. Here\u2019s a thorough guide explaining the meaning of the most common ones.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Shopee Blog | Shopee Malaysia\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-06-15T01:00:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-06-02T09:21:49+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Dashboard-Symbol-FB-Cover.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"John Lim\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"John Lim\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"John Lim\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ab3ab5d4c615c52431aa2ec69293e029\"},\"headline\":\"What These 13 Common Car Dashboard Symbols And Warning Lights Actually Mean\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-06-15T01:00:08+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-06-02T09:21:49+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/\"},\"wordCount\":1145,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Cover-min.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"adulting\",\"car care\",\"driving\",\"life strategies\",\"road safety\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Lifestyle\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/\",\"name\":\"Car Dashboard Symbols: What They Mean & What To Do If They Light Up\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Cover-min.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-06-15T01:00:08+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-06-02T09:21:49+00:00\",\"description\":\"Car dashboard symbols are your vehicle's way of talking to you. Here\u2019s a thorough guide explaining the meaning of the most common ones.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Cover-min.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Cover-min.jpg\",\"width\":800,\"height\":600,\"caption\":\"Credit: Barbados Today via Pinterest\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What These 13 Common Car Dashboard Symbols And Warning Lights Actually Mean\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Shopee Blog | Shopee Malaysia\",\"description\":\"Your go-to space for curated food guides, the latest fashion and beauty trends, tech tips, home hacks to make your life easier, parenting ideas, and of course\u2013scoops on exclusive deals.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Shopee Malaysia\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shopee-SG-Blog-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shopee-SG-Blog-logo.png\",\"width\":300,\"height\":90,\"caption\":\"Shopee Malaysia\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ab3ab5d4c615c52431aa2ec69293e029\",\"name\":\"John Lim\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e8af4d3dbe3e7187f4fbd32f945558d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e8af4d3dbe3e7187f4fbd32f945558d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"John Lim\"},\"description\":\"\\\"Why are you always wearing black?\\\"\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/author\/kinhoe-lim\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Car Dashboard Symbols: What They Mean & What To Do If They Light Up","description":"Car dashboard symbols are your vehicle's way of talking to you. Here\u2019s a thorough guide explaining the meaning of the most common ones.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Here's What You Should Do When These 13 Common Car Dashboard Symbols Light Up","og_description":"Car dashboard symbols are your vehicle's way of talking to you. Here\u2019s a thorough guide explaining the meaning of the most common ones.","og_url":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/","og_site_name":"Shopee Blog | Shopee Malaysia","article_published_time":"2021-06-15T01:00:08+00:00","article_modified_time":"2021-06-02T09:21:49+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":630,"url":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Dashboard-Symbol-FB-Cover.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"John Lim","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"John Lim","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/"},"author":{"name":"John Lim","@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ab3ab5d4c615c52431aa2ec69293e029"},"headline":"What These 13 Common Car Dashboard Symbols And Warning Lights Actually Mean","datePublished":"2021-06-15T01:00:08+00:00","dateModified":"2021-06-02T09:21:49+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/"},"wordCount":1145,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Cover-min.jpg","keywords":["adulting","car care","driving","life strategies","road safety"],"articleSection":["Lifestyle"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/","url":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/","name":"Car Dashboard Symbols: What They Mean & What To Do If They Light Up","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Cover-min.jpg","datePublished":"2021-06-15T01:00:08+00:00","dateModified":"2021-06-02T09:21:49+00:00","description":"Car dashboard symbols are your vehicle's way of talking to you. Here\u2019s a thorough guide explaining the meaning of the most common ones.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Cover-min.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Car-Symbol-Cover-min.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"caption":"Credit: Barbados Today via Pinterest"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/car-dashboard-symbols-meaning\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What These 13 Common Car Dashboard Symbols And Warning Lights Actually Mean"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/","name":"Shopee Blog | Shopee Malaysia","description":"Your go-to space for curated food guides, the latest fashion and beauty trends, tech tips, home hacks to make your life easier, parenting ideas, and of course\u2013scoops on exclusive deals.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#organization","name":"Shopee Malaysia","url":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shopee-SG-Blog-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Shopee-SG-Blog-logo.png","width":300,"height":90,"caption":"Shopee Malaysia"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/ab3ab5d4c615c52431aa2ec69293e029","name":"John Lim","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e8af4d3dbe3e7187f4fbd32f945558d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e8af4d3dbe3e7187f4fbd32f945558d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"John Lim"},"description":"\"Why are you always wearing black?\"","url":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/author\/kinhoe-lim\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44800"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44800"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44800\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44961,"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44800\/revisions\/44961"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}