We'll start with a dash light that isn't technically a warning light. The fog light symbol looks a lot like the one used for ...

These symbols, often called "idiot lights," are aimed at being easy to understand. But for many drivers, young and old alike, it's not that easy.

Modern cars are equipped with an array of dashboard warning lights designed to alert drivers to potential issues, from minor maintenance needs to critical safety concerns. Understanding these symbols ...

Whether you're a new driver still learning the ropes or a seasoned one who has more than one car, there's always the possibility that your vehicle's dashboard has a warning light you've never seen ...

Every car has its own language of light-up hieroglyphics on the dashboard. They’re your car’s way of asking for help. But those lights are not always easy to interpret. What it means: Typically red, ...

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the indicators that appear on the dashboard ...

Uh-oh. A light has turned on in your car. This can never be good, right? And now what should you do? Thankfully the Car Doctor, John Paul from AAA Northeast, has the answers. We've rounded up some of ...

Chances are your diesel has a particulate filter, or DPF. If your DPF light comes on, one of the first courses of action ...

No need to feel intimidated by the growing array of icons on your car’s dashboard, at least not if you have an iPhone with the upcoming iOS 17 update. iOS 17 introduces Visual Look Up, a way to ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

The warning lights on the dashboard are not there just for decoration. Each one serves a specific function and is designed to ...