Los board symbols has a specific function and we are going to tell you what each one means, so you can be alert if there are any warning signs.
Not all cars are the same, therefore, the dashboards too, but don’t worry, we will tell you the meaning of the most important symbols that appear.
If you give him a good maintenance to your caryou don’t have to worry, but you do have to pay attention to the symbols on the board.
On some cars, the symbols on the dash light up when you start the car, but turn off following a short time, indicating that everything is fine.
tachometer
Let’s start with the tachometer, it is usually located on the left side of the dash, it measures the engine revolutions per minute (rpm), and has numbers from 0 to 8, which are multiplied by 1,000, a number that is also indicated.
temperature indicator
Immediately we will find the temperature indicator, represented by a thermometer, which you can locate immediately, since from the side left has the letter C (cold) and on the right H (hot).
The needle will mark the temperature level of your car, it is the antifreeze indicator, it is normal for the arrow to be located in the middle part, since if it turns red, it indicates that the car is overheatedso you must stop to cool down.
Once the engine is cold, you should check the antifreeze levels, the temperature of the radiator fan, the radiator cap and possible antifreeze leaks.
Motor o Check Engine
Its symbol is represented by a motor, if it lights up it indicates that you must check the conditions of the car, since there are some faults that must be checked urgently.
Since it means that there are serious problems in the engine or in the injection and ignition system.
ABS anti-lock wheel system
The cars with abs brakes, they have the indicator on the dashboard, and if it lights up, when the car is running, it means that a fault has been registered in the braking system, so it must be checked by an expert.
Motor oil
This light is red and should generally be off when the engine is running, but if it is on it mayindicate that the oil pressure is below than normal and you will have to go to the mechanic shop.
Gasoline tank
It is important that you pay attention to this symbol on the board, since it marks if it turns red, it means that you only have the reservation, so you should immediately go to a gas station to fill the tank.
Motor oil
On the dashboard it is represented by an oil can, if it comes on when the car is running, it means that the pressure and the oil level are not within normal parameters, so you will have to go to a mechanical workshop to have it checked.
In the same way you should take it to review, if it turns on intermittently.
Battery or accumulator failure
The symbol is represented by a small rectangular battery, with the signs + and -, the light comes on when you start the car, but it should turn off following a few seconds, if it doesn’t, it means that there are some faults in the accumulator, so you should check it or, if necessary, change it.
Even the symbols appear to indicate if any of the doors or trunk are open. In addition, the seat belt lights, if any of the passengers or the driver has not fastened it.
These are the main components on a board and what they represent. Do not forget to take into account every detail in the operation of your vehicle and keep it in good condition, for your safety and that of those around you
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