
{"id":2185,"date":"2020-10-14T18:36:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T18:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/chrisauffenberg\/?p=2185"},"modified":"2024-08-28T10:55:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T10:55:32","slug":"what-is-the-most-dangerous-light-on-your-dashboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/what-is-the-most-dangerous-light-on-your-dashboard\/","title":{"rendered":"A dashboard light just came on. Can I keep driving my vehicle?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the most dangerous light on your dashboard?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a cool autumn day when out of nowhere, a light on your dashboard begins to illuminate. What does the light mean? Do I need to pull over and call for a tow, or can I make it to my destination? All of these questions flood your mind at the same time. Today, we are going to answer the question, \u201cwhat is the most dangerous light on your dashboard?\u201d so that you are familiar with some of the dashboard warning lights that should not be ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Four common dashboard warning lights that should not be ignored<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/10\/14153145\/Dashboardlight_b.jpg\" alt=\"Service Engine soon light\" class=\"wp-image-3480 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/10\/14153145\/Dashboardlight_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/10\/14153145\/Dashboardlight_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Oil Pressure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one light that you do not want to mess with. Many times, individuals believe that this light means that their vehicle is low on oil. While this could be one of the causes, it could also be an issue with the engine or an issue with the sensor. If this light comes on, do not ignore it! Have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Engine Light<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This light can be tricky. It can indicate something like your gas cap is loose, but it can also warn you about a serious internal issue. If you see this light come on, do not ignore it. Your trusted mechanic can scan the codes to determine what the issue is.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/what-are-the-hyundai-dashboard-warning-lights-and-what-do-they-mean\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"background-color: #2D96CD; border: none; color: white; padding: 7px 30px 6px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; font-family: roboto condensed; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 100%;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#00496A'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#2D96CD\">Hyundai Car Dashboard Symbols and Meanings\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/10\/14153143\/Dashboardlight_B_b.jpg\" alt=\"Engine light\" class=\"wp-image-3479 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/10\/14153143\/Dashboardlight_B_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2020\/10\/14153143\/Dashboardlight_B_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Engine Temperature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your vehicle begins to overheat, it is important that you pull over and let your vehicle cool off. If you were to continue to drive, you could cause a lot more damage. Have your vehicle serviced to diagnose exactly why your vehicle was overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charging System Malfunction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This system is very important. If the charging system malfunctions, then you could find yourself on the side of the road with a vehicle that is not working. Again, if you see this icon illuminate on your dashboard, have your vehicle looked at right away!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/rear-occupant-alert-is-set-to-be-standard-in-hyundai-vehicles-by-2022\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"background-color: #2D96CD; border: none; color: white; padding: 7px 30px 6px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; font-family: roboto condensed; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 100%;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#00496A'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#2D96CD\">Rear Occupant Alert is set to be standard in Hyundai vehicles by 2022\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/2021-hyundai-palisade-exterior-and-interior-color-options\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"background-color: #2D96CD; border: none; color: white; padding: 7px 30px 6px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; font-family: roboto condensed; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 100%;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#00496A'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#2D96CD\">What color can I get a 2021 Hyundai Palisade in?\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule a Service Appointment at Chris Affenberg Family of Dealerships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving with a lit dashboard light can be risky, and that&#8217;s where the expert service team at Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships comes in. Schedule your service now and drive with the assurance that your vehicle is in expert hands. Your journey continues smoothly with us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the most dangerous light on your dashboard? It is a cool autumn day when out of nowhere, a light on your dashboard begins to illuminate. What does the light mean? Do I need to pull over and call for a tow, or can I make it to my destination? All of these questions [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3478,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9,17,19],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is the most dangerous light on your dashboard? 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