12 Essential Car Dashboard Symbols Every Driver Should Know
Ultimate Drivers
January 17, 2023 • min read
How essential/ important is this warning?
Medium To High
What does it indicate?
The brake light signals problems such as dangerously worn brake pads or insufficient brake fluid.
When the parking brake is engaged and released, the brake warning light may illuminate. If it doesn’t, something is wrong.
The ABS alert indicates that the anti-lock brakes are malfunctioning.
In a panic stop, the ABS light will also briefly turn on, however, this is a functional indicator rather than a failure notice.
What should you do if the light turns on?
Take the car in for repairs immediately away, especially if the brake pedal feels spongy or depresses farther than normal, the car stops more slowly, or the brakes sound like they’re grinding or screeching.