What does the car with squiggly lines light mean?

What does the car with squiggly lines light mean?

vehicle stability assist program
When you see the symbol of a car with squiggly lines behind it become illuminated, and likely flashing, it indicates that your vehicle stability assist program is engaged. The exception would be if the symbol has OFF written underneath it, which means your vehicle stability assist system has been turned off.

What do Ford dash lights mean?

Dashboard warning lights may illuminate red, orange, green or blue, red indicating a more serious malfunction where the vehicle should be checked immediately. Orange lights indicate less serious issues such as the vehicle needing a service. Flashing red warning lights indicate an urgent malfunction.

What are the small lights on your dashboard?

Light ’em Up: A Guide to Common Dashboard Warning Lights

• Fog Lights. See all 10 photos.
• Low Tire Pressure. See all 10 photos.
• Engine Oil Warning Light. See all 10 photos.
• Check Engine Light. See all 10 photos.
• Traction or Stability Control Light.
• Coolant Level Warning Light.
• Brake System Warning Light.
• ABS Sensor Warning Light.

What is a powertrain warning light?

The powertrain is usually referring to your car’s engine system. Generally, this indicator light means a problem has been detected in the automatic transmission (not applicable in manual transmission cars) or transaxle. This light can also indicate an Electric Shift Control system warning.

How do I turn off the squiggly lines on my car?

This may vary by the manufacturer of your vehicle. If equipped, there should be a switch/button showing a picture of a car with wavy lines underneath. Press this button to turn off traction control. This should then display the light on the dash as a steady yellow light indicating the TC is now turned off.

What does the skid light mean?

traction control
When the traction control warning light stays on, that means you aren’t getting any help from the system to control traction and the system needs to be checked. Some systems are so sensitive that at the first sign of wheel slip, they immediately reduce power or apply the brakes so much that you go nowhere.

What does the engine warning light mean on a Ford Mondeo?

Ford Mondeo / Fusion Engine Fault Light Often referred to the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp), ‘check engine light’, or ‘engine management light’, this symbol illuminates when the OBD (On Board Diagnostics system) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emissions control system.

Why did my stability control light come on?

When the traction control warning light stays on, that means you aren’t getting any help from the system to control traction and the system needs to be checked. Some systems are so sensitive that at the first sign of wheel slip, they immediately reduce power or apply the brakes so much that you go nowhere.

What does slip indicator mean?

Vehicle Stability Control
If the system indicates your tires may be slipping, the slip indicator flashes to indicate that Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and/or Traction Control (TRAC) are operating in order to regain traction. If the light stays on, it could indicate a malfunction in the TRAC/VSC system itself.

How serious is a powertrain fault?

Having a powertrain failure or powertrain fault tends to happen to older and or higher mileage vehicles and can cause your vehicle’s power components to overheat. If you ignore these warnings, your vehicle may operate in a defaulted “safe mode” until the issue has been resolved/repaired.

What do you do when your powertrain light comes on?

This is the Throttle Control/Powertrain Light. It should only come on if there is an issue, and you should have the car inspected as soon as possible. If you notice any unusual performance from the engine or transmission, consider having the car towed rather than driving it in order to prevent potential damage.

What does it mean when a car swerving symbol and the ABS car light comes?

traction control light
If the brake system is malfunctioning, the traction control light might come on as a result. The light for your ABS might also come on if the brake fluid is low. Your car likely has sensors in those tanks in order to detect when fluids are low, which could be dangerous.