Dashboard Light Guide
Have you ever been driving along the highway or down a busy city street when suddenly one of your dashboard lights illuminates? If so, it may have caught you off guard, especially if you didn’t know what it meant.
To help drivers learn more about these symbols, the team at Vista Ford in Woodland Hills created this dashboard light guide. We’ll highlight some of the common warning lamps and indicators you may see when driving your Ford around Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and San Fernando Valley, California.
The Importance of Dashboard Lights
Your Ford has different indicators that can alert you of issues with your vehicle. Some of these symbols illuminate when a feature is in use, such as the Direction Indicators, while others only light up when there is an issue with a specific part of your Ford, like the Service Engine Soon light. Knowing what each symbol means is important, so you can take action and fix the issue if necessary.
Helpful Dashboard Indicators
As previously mentioned, many of the Ford dashboard lights indicate that a feature is in use. These illuminated symbols aren’t warning you of any issues, but rather simply serving as a reminder that you are using one of your vehicle’s features. Some of these dashboard indicators include:
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Lights up when the system is on and engaged.
- Blind Spot Monitor: Illuminates when the feature is turned off.
- Front Fog Lamps: Lights up if you turn the fog lamps on.
- High Beam: Illuminates if the high beam headlamps are on.
There are also dashboard lights that notify you when your vehicle’s doors are ajar, the trunk is open, or the hood is ajar.
Important Warning Lights
Your Ford also has a variety of more serious warning lights that can help you identify issues with various components in your vehicle. Some of these include:
- Service Engine Soon: Stays illuminated when there’s a malfunction with the emission control system.
- Engine Oil: Lights up when there is an issue with the engine.
- Battery: Illuminates if there’s a malfunction with the battery.
When one of these lights illuminates, you’ll want to safely stop your vehicle and schedule a maintenance appointment at your local dealership. A technician will assess your Ford and fix any issues.
Schedule a Maintenance Appointment Today!
We hope this short Ford dashboard light guide is helpful for drivers throughout Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and San Fernando Valley, CA! If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact our team at Vista Ford in Woodland Hills.
If one of your vehicle’s dashboard lights is illuminated, give us a call or use our online scheduler to make an appointment at our service center. Our team is always happy to assist you with your automotive needs.
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