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Today’s vehicles are equipped with an array of warning lights. We are all aware of the familiar seat belt warning and door ajar indicator lights; however, there are a number of warning lights that can be quite alarming.
SRS Light (Supplemental Restraint System) is your Airbag system. Given that the SRS system is a safety system, it is well monitored with numerous sensors and automatic self-tests. When the SRS light is on, the system is inoperative. You can drive with an SRS light on but with owners risk.
ABS Light (Anti-Lock Brake System) - The ABS system helps to keep you from skidding out of control during braking by limiting your wheels from locking up/skidding. You will still have brakes but not ABS brakes. The ABS warning system does not monitor disc brake pad or disc brake rotor wear.
Low Coolant Light – This light will come on when the coolant drops below the coolant level sensor. If this light is on, there are two primary possibilities; coolant leak or an electrical fault in the warning lamp circuit.
Red Oil Light – stop driving immediately and shut the engine off! If a red oil warning light comes on PAY ATTENTION. Best case scenario your engine oil is a little low. The worse case scenario is internal engine damage.
Red Brake Warning Light – Generally, red warning lights mean Danger! If the brake pedal feels abnormal or spongy – do not drive – Tow it.
Air Suspension Light – suspension warning lights go on when the suspensions monitory system has detected a fault. Often there is a leak – air or hydraulic fluid.
Tire Pressure Warning Light – If your tire is getting low on air, your car lets your know via sensors mounted in various places depending on the model of your car.
If you have any questions about these warning lights, call and ask/or make an appointment with Tolman’s Auto-Tech at 895-7500 where we can address all your problems.
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