Warning Lights

How Do Engine Oil Life Monitoring Systems Work?

Summary First introduced by General Motors in the late ‘80s, the oil life monitoring system alerts drivers whenever their vehicles…

6 days ago

What Does BAS Mean? Understanding Your Vehicle’s Brake Assist System

Summary The ESP BAS light could indicate an issue with your electronic stability program (ESP) or brake assist system.This warning…

1 year ago

What Is a Powertrain Malfunction?

Summary A powertrain malfunction is a general term used to describe a problem in the engine or transmission.The powertrain refers…

1 year ago

Understanding Dashboard Warnings: What Does a Triangle With an Exclamation Point Mean?

Summary A triangle with an exclamation point is called a master warning light or general warning light. It indicates there's…

1 year ago

What Does Service Shifter Mean?

Summary The service shifter warning indicates an issue with the gear shifter and the need to service the part.The gear…

1 year ago

What Does Service 4WD Mean? Triggers, How to Clear, and More

Summary The service 4WD message or light appears when there’s a possible issue in the 4WD system that may require…

1 year ago

What Does an Emission System Problem Mean?

Summary An illuminated check emission system light means there's a faulty component affecting the vehicle's emission control.Some common issues that…

1 year ago

What Does a Battery Saver Do?

Summary If the battery is weak or unable to hold a charge, the powertrain control module will trigger a “battery…

1 year ago

What Is DTE In a Car?

Summary DTE stands for “distance to empty.” It’s how far your vehicle can travel before it runs out of fuel.Not…

1 year ago

What Does Check Gauges Mean?

Summary An illuminated check gauge light means that one or several gauge readings aren’t within the normal range.Low oil pressure,…

1 year ago