There are four colors that refer to different purposes/ShutterStock
Many of us spend long hours in the car every day.
Whether it's driving at the beginning and end of the day to the workplace and back home, whether it's driving the kids to classes and the youth movement, trips for shopping and family outings, trips to the gym and Pilates class, and so on.
In fact, many like the driving experience, with the fun music playing in the background and the changing scenery, but what nobody likes is to suddenly discover one of the dashboard lights is on and flashing.
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the main reason for this is our general lack of knowledge about the various vehicle systems and how they work.
And so, when a light comes on, we are caught in a slight panic, and we don't know at that moment whether to continue the drive home in the hope that the light will turn off further down the road or whether to rush to the garage for fear that continuing to drive will damage the car in a dramatic way.
In order to understand how to correctly interpret what the dashboard indicates to us, we will start by reviewing the colors of the indicator lights.
There are four colors that refer to different designations: blue and green lights are information lights, yellow lights warn of a malfunction but one that is not acute so that you can continue driving the car and treat it later, and red lights indicate a significant malfunction that requires immediate attention.
Here are some examples of common lights that may light up on the vehicle's dashboard, depending of course on the different models:
Warning lights in the car/pexels
Warning lights in the car/pexels
High beam blue lights
("high beam")
- this light will work when you turn on the high beams in the car, and it actually instructs you not to forget to switch to normal lights afterwards, because the high beam dazzles the drivers in front of you and behind you.
Cold engine
- a light that may come on in particularly cold days, certainly in places prone to this, such as the Golan Heights, Jerusalem, etc., and indicates that the engine is cold. All you need to do in such a case is wait until the engine warms up and you can drive safely in the car.
Green cruise control lights
("cruise Control")
- a light that indicates that cruise control has been activated in the vehicle so that the vehicle travels at a fixed speed.
Brake light
- a light that indicates that the brake pedal must be pressed to enable starting or alternatively to take the vehicle out of "park" mode.
Lane deviation
- in many models there is a tracking system After road markings and warning with a beep or vibration about deviating from a lane - after that a green indicator light will also light up.
It is important to pay attention to the warning lights in the car/pexels
ABS
yellow lights
- a light that warns of a malfunction in the wheel locking system that can in extreme cases lead to slipping and loss of control over the steering wheel.
You can drive, but you should go to the garage as soon as possible to check it.
ESP
- a warning light that the vehicle's stability control system is faulty or disconnected.
You can also drive here, but you have to go to a garage for inspection.
Engine light
: a light that indicates any defect in the vehicle's engine or the exhaust system.
The correction of this defect is not immediate, but you must go to the garage for further investigation.
Oil
: When the oil light is on in yellow, it warns us that oil should be filled in the car as soon as possible, but that this is not an acute situation.
Routine treatment
: a light bulb is a bit "scary" since it comes in the shape of a Swedish key.
In fact, there is no need to worry, as this is simply a reminder light that reminds us that the periodic service at the garage is approaching.
Brake system
red lights
- a parking brake light that comes on during driving and indicates a problem with the vehicle's braking system.
This must be dealt with immediately.
Sometimes the ABS light will also come on, which will indicate that the fault lies in this system.
Battery/alternator
- a light that warns of an electrical failure which in most cases is related to the battery.
In this situation, you must go to the garage immediately, as the vehicle may stop working during the trip.
Overheating of the engine
- when the engine temperature light indicates that the engine temperature is increasing, the vehicle must be stopped and the problem dealt with immediately.
Continuing to drive in such a situation could cause critical damage to the vehicle, especially the engine.
Gearbox
: When this light is on, it indicates that the gearbox is heating up and the vehicle must be stopped immediately until the system has completely cooled down and the light has turned off.
Oil
: When the oil light is red, it warns us that there is not enough oil in the engine or that the oil pressure in the engine is too low.
This requires immediate care.
The dashboard in the car is very important/pexels
Expensive treatments;
Unexpected expenses due to various accidents
As you have already understood by now, the dashboard in a car is very important, and not once the flashing of one of the bulbs requires the care of a professional.
These treatments can be particularly expensive, certainly in situations of accidents that cause dramatic damage to the vehicle.
In order to avoid high and unexpected expenses, it is recommended to take out insurances that will provide you with a protection umbrella for a wide variety of scenarios.
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for example, the comprehensive insurance of the Phoenix offers a comprehensive protection package that includes coverage for property damage to the insured vehicle and damages that may be caused to a third party.
In addition, the following extensions can also be added to the comprehensive insurance: roadside and towing services and a replacement vehicle, coverage for broken headlights and side mirrors, coverage for broken windshields, and more.
The comprehensive insurance is, as we know, a protective envelope for the basic insurance - the mandatory insurance.
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As a company that serves as Tesla's official insurer in Israel, Phoenix offers particularly attractive offers to electric vehicle owners with dedicated covers and extensions for electric vehicles such as: road and towing services for electric vehicles, coverage for charging equipment, coverage for the vehicle battery and more.
In conclusion, owning a car, whether it is a "regular" or an electric car, may manifest itself in many breakdowns and financial expenses, some of them unexpected, which will harm your cash flow.
That's why it's important to have a mandatory and comprehensive car insurance that will be a protective umbrella for you for every scenario and case.
These will allow you to keep the vehicle in good condition for a long time and will give you peace of mind and a more peaceful driving experience.
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