Here are some of the most common car warning light indicators, and advice from CR's auto pros on what to do if they light up ...

Lucky for you, your car's proverbial brain will figure out an impending problem before you do and send you a warning more ...

You should never ignore warning lights on your dashboard — while some may allow you to drive short distances to seek help, ...

Nothing can fill a motorist with dread quite like seeing something on their vehicle's dashboard ... reminder to turn it back on. You can shut down and restart your car, and the light should ...

Long gone are the days when a car ... warning light can also point to much bigger problems, such as a broken radiator, water pump or head gasket. If you see this light, safely pull over and turn ...

Other than warning you about potentially serious troubles, your car's dashboard can ... Park immediately and turn off the engine until it cools completely. Wait until the light goes off before ...

If all the dashboard lights turn on while driving, that signals some kind of electrical issue. Each of the car’s computers—also referred to as modules—aren’t getting enough voltage to function ...

Anderson points to a page in a 1933 Hudson Super Six owner's manual in which a generator warning light is referred to as "the red jewel" on the car's dashboard. The manual advises the light should ...

Diono, a Canadian car-seat maker recently commissioned ... If you want to learn more about dashboard warning lights, here’s a handy list. One of our longest contributors (over 30 years) Brian ...

Related: How to Properly Check and Put Air in Tires If you guessed that it’s a low tire pressure warning, you are right. If you didn’t recognize the dash warning light symbol, that’s also ...

They’re your car ... indicators, and advice from CR’s auto pros on what to do if they light up when you’re on the road. For specific information on decoding the lights on your dash ...