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Dashboard warning lights explained
Red means stop safely as soon as you can. Amber means get it checked soon. Here is what the most common lights are telling you.
Stop safely — red lights
Oil pressure
Switch the engine off. Driving on can destroy the engine within minutes.
Engine temperature
Stop and let it cool. Never open a hot radiator cap.
Brake warning
Check the handbrake is off. If it stays on, brake fluid may be low — do not drive.
Get checked soon — amber lights
Check engine
Steady: book a diagnostic scan. Flashing: reduce speed — it usually means a misfire.
Battery / charging
The alternator may not be charging. The car can stop once the battery runs flat.
ABS or airbag
Normal brakes still work, but ABS or airbags may not. Get it scanned.
A light on right now?
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