Do you know what the difference is between yellow lights and red lights? Usually everyone gets it wrong, but here’s what you need to know to avoid getting confused!
Surely you too have happened to get confused when you see the warning lights appear on the dashboard, but in reality, there’s nothing to worry about, it’s completely normal. The red and yellow warning lights are signals that reveal the conditions of your car and you don’t need to be frightened, you just need to learn to understand what to do to travel safely.
Red lights signal danger
The red lights are the ones that alarm because they signal a danger. The most important are:
–The light with the exclamation mark inside a red circle signals low pressure in the braking circuit, caused by lack of fluid. In some cases it indicates that the parking brake is still engaged while driving.
–The oil level warning light indicates that it is not enough to properly lubricate the engine. In this case you must check immediately to avoid damaging it.
– The spy of coolant overheating indicates that there is a fault in the cooling system. To avoid damaging the engine, turn off the car and take it to a technician.
–The light with the battery signals that recharging is not taking place correctly and that there may be a fault in the alternator. If it’s still on, stop so you don’t get stuck.
–The warning light which indicates a failure in the airbags invites you to contact a technician as soon as possible.
Yellow lights signal a problem to be solved
Even when the yellow lights come on, you don’t have to go on alert, as they indicate that it is a problem that can be solved. Here are the most important:
– The warning light depicting the petrol pump warns that fuel is in reserve and that you need to refuel.
–The warning light which indicates insufficient pressure in the tyres it allows you to provide for them when they are deflated and to travel in safety.
–The yellow warning light indicates that you have switched on the rear fog lights and so it’s not something that doesn’t work. But be careful not to annoy those traveling behind you.
–The warning light which signals a fault in the anti-pollution system It usually comes on when there is a problem with the particulate filter.
Now you know all about the red and yellow lights and what to do when they come on!
