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Vehicle Warning Indicators
Drivers Ed
23
Driving Skills
10th Grade
07/20/2016

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Malfunction Indicator (MIL)

The engine computer has set diagnosistic Trouble Code requires diagnosis with professional.

 

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Coolant Temp Warning

Temperature has exceeded normal limits.

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Oil Pressure Warning

If this light stays lit, indicates loss of fuel pressure. Immediately check oil level and pressure.

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Service Vehicle Soon

A lighting or other electrical problem that is controlled by the BCM(body control module). Check all lights. It may also be used to warn a driver of a traction control problem, or a communication problem between modules. 

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Brake System

1) praking brake is on

2) Problem with the braking system/ brake fluid is low.

3) ABS problem. Check brake fluid and make sure the parking brake is fully released. 

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ABS Light

The Anti-Lock-Brake computer has set a code and needs professional diagnosis.

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Cruise Control

The Cruise Control isset during driving.

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Security Alert

If the symbol momentarily it may mean that the ignition switch is locked and will need the proper transpoonder-equpped key to restart. If the symbol is visible when the vehicle is on, then it typically indicates a malufunction in the security system.

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Traction Control or ESP

Illuminates when the vehicle traction control/anti-skid or electronic stablity system is in use. Usually an indicator that conditions are slippery.

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Overdrive Light

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Overdrive Light

The vehicle's overdrive system has been manually turned off. Typically the overdrive system is controlled by an on/off switch.

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Washer Fluid Reminder

Washer fluid is low. Fill waher fluid reservoir. 

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Fog Lamp

The vehicle's front fog lamps are illuminated.

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Airbag Fault

If the light stays lit illuminated after starting the vehicle has found a fault in the air bag system and the computer has set a code. 

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Door Ajar

A door is not closed. Open and close all doors. If vehicle is left in this condition overnight it can drain the battery.

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Lamp Out

There is an exterior light on the vehicle that is not functioning properly.

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ESP Fault

There is a problem with the vehicle's traction control/anti-skid or electronic stablity system.

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Gas Cap

The gas cap is not tightened properly. If not addressed, quite often the cheack engine light will also illuminate.

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Reduced Power Warning

Engine computer has limited engine power output. The ECM has many levels of reduced power depending on what component has failed in its control system. 

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TPM (Tire Presure Monitoring System)

The tire pressure monitoring system has failed a tire with low air prsesure or there may be a sensor malfunction.

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Oil Change Reminder

Oil life has expired. This is monitored by the ECM; the interval can be milage or a combination of readings taken by the ECM.

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Transmission Temperature

Is operating higher than optimum temperature as transmission fluid is hotter than normal.

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Battery/Charging Alert

Voltage level is below normal level and hte vehicle's charging system is not functioning properly. 

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