Have you ever been driving and notice one of your dashboard warning lights turn on? What does it mean? What should you do next? Well, here’s a quick guide to help walk you through the meaning for some of the most common warning lights and what you should do next to remedy the situation.
Battery Warning Light
Next steps: check the battery, battery terminals, and alternator belt. Seek professional help if needed.
Brake Warning Light
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Next steps: check to make sure your parking brake is off, then seek professional help to check your brake system if the light is still on.
Bulb Failure
Next steps: search for the light that isn’t working and replace the bulb. Check the fuse box if changing the bulb doesn’t work.
Oil Pressure Warning
Next steps: turn your engine off, check your oil level and top off if low. Seek the help of a professional if the light stays on or the light turns back on within a short time after topping off your oil.
Maintenance Required
Next steps: find your vehicle’s maintenance service schedule that is located in your owner’s manual. Service your vehicle as noted in the manual.
Jiffy Lube Idaho is also here to help. If you need help diagnosing one of your warning lights, then drive in to your nearest Jiffy Lube Idaho location and one of our certified technicians would be more than happy to help. Our Signature Service Oil Change even checks your vehicle’s fluid levels, air pressure, belts and hoses for you, as well as change your oil.
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