Your Lincoln’s dashboard warning lights are designed to alert you to any issues or malfunctions within your car’s systems. Knowing what each symbol means can help you take prompt action, whether that means tightening your gas cap or taking your vehicle to the Lincoln dealer for repairs.
Dashboard Warning Lights to Have Checked at Your Lincoln Dealer
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Light
Depicted as a circle with “ABS” in the center, the ABS light illuminates when there is a system error or malfunction within the anti-lock braking system.
Brake System Warning
This lamp, resembling an exclamation mark inside a circle, lights up when the parking brake is applied, but will also show up if there is a serious brake system issue or low brake fluid.
Electric Park Brake Light
Depicted as a lightning bolt within a circle, this light indicates an error with the electric parking brake system.
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature Light
This light, resembling a thermometer dipping into liquid, comes on when the engine’s coolant temperature is too high. It’s a sign you should safely stop your vehicle, turn it off, and allow the engine to cool down before checking the coolant level.
Engine Oil Light
Indicated by an oil can symbol, this light warns of a system error related to engine oil. If it comes on, stop your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and check your oil levels. If you have enough oil but the light stays on, do not resume driving.
Front Airbag Light
This light should turn on when you start your car. If it does not, or if it flashes or stays on while your engine is running, there could be a malfunction in your airbag system.
Loose Gas Cap Warning
A simple warning, this light suggests your gas cap is too loose, too tight, or missing.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
This light warns of low tire pressure. If it comes on, check and adjust your tire pressure as necessary.
Powertrain Fault Light
Depicted as a wrench, this light signals a fault within the powertrain or AWD system. If this light comes on, you should not drive your car but have it inspected as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon Light
This light flashes on when you turn on your car. If it remains on, it means your car is ready for inspection and maintenance. If it turns on while you are driving, or if it begins flashing, bring your vehicle in for service right away.
Stability Control Light
The stability control light flashes when it is in use. If the light stays on or does not come on when you start your car, it signifies a system error.
Knowing what these warning lights mean can help you maintain your vehicle. Call West Point Lincoln in Houston, TX, for more help diagnosing these warnings.
