Your dashboard warning lights

All drivers should take the time to understand what the various red and yellow lights on the dashboard mean.

Red warning lights alert a driver to an issue that requires immediate attention.

• Oil pressure or engine temperature indicating serious engine damage will occur.
• Brake light either means the parking brake is on or low brake fluid or a serious problem with your brakes.
• Battery light has to do with an electrical system failure.
  
• Seat Belt light means to buckle up your seat belt and Air Bag light indicates the air bag is not working.
  
• Door Ajar light indicates a door is not shut properly.
  

Yellow warning lights indicate an issue that requires attention or possible problem ahead.

• Tire pressure alerts the driver that one or more of the tires need air.
• Blind spot light on side mirror advises you there is a vehicle in the next lane and moves into the driver's blind spot.
• Low fuel light or oil-change light requires gas or change oil.
• Traction Control Light comes on when the vehicle senses the tires to start to skid or slide. If this happens slow down and use less acceleration.
  

If you are not sure what a light indicates your drivers manual will have detailed information as to the cause.

Bottom line is your vehicle is telling you a problem. Don't ignore the warning lights.