Meaning of yellow warning lights indicators on car dashboard

Here is a list of YELLOW or ORANGE warnings lights indicator that may appear on your car’s dashboard and their respective meanings and responsive actions that you should take in that particular situation:

Color YELLOW or ORANGE mean something needs to be serviced or repaired soon. If it is flashing, it is important that you contact your dealer or trusted repair shop

List of YELLOW and ORANGE warning lights indicators:

Engine Oil Level warning light symbol, says that the engine’s oil level has dropped to its minimum level for safe operation. Add some oil as soon as you can.

Engine Oil Sensor warning light symbol, says that the vehicle can no longer warn you if the oil level or pressure drops dangerously low.

Fuel or Low Fuel Indicator symbol, The gas pump symbol may be illuminated when the fuel is low, or a smaller light may illuminate near this symbol when the fuel is low.

Windshield Washer Fluid Low warning light symbol, indicate that the windshield washer fluid level is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator Symbols, indicate that the inflation on one of the tires is down 25% or more. If your are at high speed, reduce your speed.

Check Engine warning light symbol, The possible reasons for it coming on number in the hundreds and only your dealer or authorized service center can properly address them. However, remember that a loose or missing gas cap will cause the light to come on.

Service Reminder warning light symbols, In most cases, these symbols are used only as a reminder that routine maintenance is needed, such as an oil change, although the car on the lift could suggest a more serious problem.

Headlamp Out warning light symbol, indicate that one or more of the headlamp bulbs is burned out or malfunctioning.

Headlamp Leveling System warning light indicator, If one of them is lit, it indicates a problem with the system. The vehicle should be taken to your dealer or authorized service center.

Cornering Headlight System Malfunction warning light indicator, indicate a fault in the system, and your dealer will be needed for a repair.

Tail Light Out Indicator, The replacement of a light bulb or two will restore order. Some manufacturers add a text message in the instrument panel noting exactly which light is out.

Rear Fog Lamp Indicator, This indicator also is only active when the lamps are actually on.

Stability Control System warning light indicator, indicate a fault in the vehicle’s Stability Control System.

Side Airbag Off Indicator, If this light comes on when there is not someone sitting in the passenger seat, have the airbag checked by your dealer.

Second Row Safety Belt Indicator, In the simplest case, if a rear seat passenger is detected, the safety belt symbols come on in amber and stay on for several seconds to alert the driver that they may need to fasten their safety belts.

Electronic Shift Malfunction warning light indicator, indicate that the parking brake be applied for safety. Time to call your dealer or service center.

Transmission warning light indicator, indicate an actual transmission system malfunction, or high transmission or clutch temperatures.

Anti-lock Brake System warning light indicator, If any of these lights come on during normal driving, the system is likely malfunctioning and the vehicle should be brought to your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible.