汽车仪表盘信息Car Dashboard Warning Indicator Lights

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Modern cars are increasingly sophisticated and computerised. They now have awide range of sensors, which monitor the cars performance and constantly checkfor problems. The way they tell the driver of any problems is through dashboardindicator lights. As a rule orange lights mean that the problem should bechecked at the earliest convenience and red lights indicate a problem thatshould be checked immediately.

When you turn the key in the ignition it is likely that most of the indicatorlights on the dashboard light up and stay lighted for several seconds. This isnormal. You only need to worry when the lights stay on or when they come onwhilst driving.

The following indicator lights are common in most cars.
Engine Warning or Malfunction Indicator Light

        Engine Warning or Malfunction Indicator Light -This will usually mean that there is a problem with the engine's managementsystem or the engine's emissions control system. If this light comes on whiledriving you should have your car checked by the dealer as soon as you can. Ifyou have to continue driving do so slowly and without hard acceleration.
Anti-Lock Braking System Indicator Light

        Anti-Lock Braking System Indicator Light -Indicates a fault with the anti-lock braking system. If this light comes on youwill still have normal braking ability but without the anti-lock function.
Battery and Charging Light Indicator

        Battery and Charging Light Indicator - If thislight comes on then your car battery isn't being charged. This could be causedby a faulty alternator, a battery that has come to the end of its working life(most batteries last up to four or so years) or because the battery terminalsneed cleaning.
Engine Overheating Light Indicator

        Engine Overheating Light Indicator - If this lightcomes on it means your engine is overheating. Pull over and call for roadsideassistance.
Electric Power Steering Light Indicator

        Electric Power Steering Light Indicator - Indicatesa problem with the power assisted steering. If this light comes on the steeringis likely to feel a lot heavier which will make the car harder to steer.
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator

        Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator - Thislight will remain on until you have released the parking brake. If the lightcomes on whilst driving then there is a problem with the braking system. Takeyour car to a mechanic as soon as possible.
Low Oil Pressure Light Indicator

        Low Oil Pressure Light Indicator - Indicates lowoil levels. If this light comes on you should check the oil levels immediately.Driving with insufficient oil levels can cause serious damage to the car'sengine.
Fog Light Indicator

        Fog Light Indicator - This lights shows when thefog lights are on.
Full Beam Light Indicator         Full Beam Light Indicator- This light shows when the headlights are turned to full beam.