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Almost every new car on the market today is made without any shortage of electronic components and sensors. These components and sensors make it very easy to monitor the behavior of the vehicle.

It is very important to know what is being read by the warning lights on the dashboard of a vehicle because knowing these things can help a lot in case of a breakdown or complete failure.

What do the different yellow and red warning bulbs on your dashboard mean? Why are they there? How urgent is the question? And when you see them, we're ready to tell you what to do.

Typically a dashboard warning bulb follows a traffic light system: 

Green : The system is working properly or is currently in use.

Yellow: Something is not working properly - check it out as soon as possible with more care.

Red: There is a serious problem. Stop driving as soon as possible and safely.


* Also, the dashboard signal can be divided into several parts

1. Warning signals 
2. Security related signals 
3. Normal signals 
4. Separate signals for diesel vehicles

Let us now talk about the most important of these signals.


– Brake Warning Light
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These lights are also known as brake system warning lights, parking brake warning lights, or brake fluid warning lights. If this red light continues to flash after you have fully released the parking brake or while you are driving, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low. If you do not know how to check your brake fluid level, you should seek the help of a car mechanic.

If the ABS warning light also illuminates, it signals that the brake system is off and that the vehicle's brakes are not working properly. In this case, the Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) warning light may also illuminate.

Can I still drive with the brake warning light on?

It is not appropriate to take such a risk. The brake is one of the most important safety features in your car, so it is important to act as soon as you see this red warning light.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe, keep your speed low and avoid sudden braking. If you do not know how to check your brake fluid level yourself, this is an opportunity to seek the help of a technician, so go to a garage.
Always avoid the risk of driving when the vehicle's brakes are not working properly.