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Lincoln Vehicle Service Warning Indicators
When your dashboard lights up with a warning indicator, do you know what it means? Knowing the meanings of your Lincoln service warning indicators is vital to keeping your car in excellent working order. Here are 10 of the most important warning indicators that you will want to familiarize yourself with.
Airbag Fault
The light for an airbag fault warning may come on for a couple of reasons. Sometimes the light will activate when the seatbelt sensor is not working properly. However, this signal is designed to come on when the airbag has either been deployed or it failed to deploy during an accident, so you should have it checked by a professional.
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel light will come on when your vehicle is very low on gas. If this light comes on, you should get to a gas station as soon as you can to refill your gas tank.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
When your vehicle has low oil pressure, this warning light will appear. This can be dangerous, so you should stop your car as soon as you see this light. If you know how to check the oil level. If you don't know how to do this, or your oil level is correct, but the light is still on, you should seek professional assistance.
Service Vehicle Soon
This light comes on when the odometer hits a particular number of miles. Your vehicle's manufacturer has set up a maintenance schedule that recommends you have your vehicle serviced when that distance is reached. Some vehicles may use this light as a more frequent reminder for routine oil changes and tire rotation.
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
This light comes on when your tires require an inflation pressure adjustment. A dealer may need to inspect the warning system if the light does not go off after more than one minute after adjusting the pressure.
Slip Indicator
This light comes on when your tires are slipping, such as on wet or icy roads. When the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and/or Traction Control (TRAC) are working correctly, this light will flash, indicating that you should be able to re-establish traction.
Charging System Warning Light
If there is an issue with the battery or charging circuit for the battery, this light will turn on. However, there may be a wiring problem if this light comes on while the vehicle is in motion. It may also indicate that the fan belt is broken. If the light comes on while driving, get a professional to inspect the situation.
Brake System
The warning light for the brake system will light up if the ABS braking system is not working correctly. You should not lose brake power when this happens, but you should still have your car checked by a professional.
Open Door Warning Light
The open door light comes on if a side door or the trunk is not latched properly. You should stop the vehicle when this happens and ensure that all doors are closed.
Coolant Level Warning
This warning light shows when the vehicle's coolant level is too low. Low coolant can be extremely dangerous, causing overheating and other serious damage to your engine. While this light may also turn on if there is a problem with the sensor, you should always stop the vehicle when it turns on and seek assistance.