What do yellow or orange lights mean on your dashboard?

Orange or yellow dashboard lights remind you that something needs to be serviced soon, like an oil change, or that something is wrong with your emissions system. While not an emergency, you should have a repair person look at the problem as soon as possible.

What is the lightning bolt on car dash?

Electronic Throttle Control Indicator This is the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator symbol. This light, a lightning bolt between reversed brackets or parenthesis, will illuminate if there is a problem in the electronic throttle control system. As an electronic system, it can sometimes be reset with a restart.

What does an exclamation point in parentheses mean in a car?

Brake system
Brake system: This light is an exclamation point in a circle with two brackets around it. It could mean that your parking brake is on while you’re driving and you need to move it to the off position, or it could mean that the braking system or brake fluid is low, or your ABS has an issue.

What does red exclamation mark mean?

The red exclamation mark next to your message means that it was not sent due to a bad internet connection or a server problem. We recommend trying to send it again later.

What does red circle with exclamation point mean in car?

The bright red circle with an exclamation mark inside indicates an issue with your brake system. This could be a routine warning or a sensor detecting depleted brake pads or low brake fluid. Is it safe to drive with the brake warning light on? Your brakes are essential to your safety on the road.

Can I drive with my powertrain light on?

If your powertrain light is a warning sign, something is severely wrong with your vehicle. The only time you should drive with the powertrain light on is to get to a safe location to seek immediate repairs. The best solution is to call a mechanic and have a tow truck take your vehicle to a mechanic for an inspection.