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.

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

Uh-oh. A warning light has turned on in your car. What should you do? Thankfully the Car Doctor, John Paul from AAA Northeast, has the answers.

When her car’s dashboard warning lights came on, Selma Barron knew just what to do: Take her 2007 Lexus sport utility vehicle to the dealer to find out what was going on. Barron, of Hollywood, Fla., ...

In many cases, it's safe to keep driving when a solid check engine light turns on, but it's a sign to get the car diagnosed as soon as possible.

As manufacturers equip cars with lots of features and technologies, even dashboard lights can become confusing to navigate. Plus, different car makers can put their own spin on these indicators, ...

Car Care is a twice-monthly series offering maintenance best practices and DIY tips for car owners. Dashboard warning lights work with your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system to identify various ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The check engine light is one of those dashboard warning lights drivers dread to see suddenly come on in the middle of driving. First-time car ...

Simple dipstick test reveals engine-killing problems in 5 seconds, spotting coolant leaks and oil contamination before ...

Everybody acknowledged the famous check-engine dashboard warning light at least several times, while they were driving their car and decided not to do anything about it, but now CarMD has released a ...

A warning light on your car's dashboard can be incredibly stressful, but one that you should never ignore is the ABS light.

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, ...