Do you know which warning lights you can’t ignore in your car? The true and honest answer is that you can’t ignore any of the warning lights. But there are some that might pose a bigger problem if you don’t do something when you see them and Viking Automotive wants you to be aware of what to do.
Brake Light
The brake light is one that performs multiple tasks, so how concerned you need to be when you see this light depends on when it’s lit. If you’re parked and have the parking brake engaged, you’re likely to see the light. Also, when you turn on the car, you’re likely to see the brake light as well. Other times, like when you’re driving down the highway, you don’t want to see the brake light come on at all.
Battery Light
The battery light might be a combination warning light for the battery and the alternator. If you happen to see that light come on, it’s very much a warning to take seriously. You might not have a lot of time before the situation gets worse, either.
TPMS Light
You’re likely to see the TPMS light when your car’s tires have lost a specific percentage of the air in the tires or the pressure has gotten below a certain threshold. That light is important to pay attention to immediately, because it means that your tires don’t have the right air pressure and that impacts engine performance. You could also have an emergent situation with the tires, like a puncture.
Temperature Light
Overheating is no joke in a car. There’s a lot of heat generated by the engine and a large amount of the systems in your car are designed to work against that heat. If you’re seeing the temperature warning light come on, the car is either about to overheat or already has.
Check Engine Light
The big bad light that no one ever wants to see is the check engine light. When you do see the check engine light, don’t pretend it isn’t there. Take action as soon as possible to determine what caused the light to come on so that you can protect the engine.
Seeing some warning lights that you aren’t sure about? Viking Automotive in Houston, TX can solve the mystery for you. Set up an appointment with us today and we’ll help you to make sure that your car is in the best possible condition.
