Your Cadillac contains numerous sensors, each connected to an important component. If the sensors detect a problem with the component, they instantly inform your computer, and a warning light will illuminate to advise that something is wrong. As your Cadillac dealership, we want to tell you more about some of your dashboard warning lights.
From Your Cadillac Dealership: Understanding Dashboard Warning Lights
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Also known as the check engine light, it looks like a line drawing of an engine. It illuminates if sensors identify an issue in your engine, transmission, or emissions system. These are all crucial systems, and any problem can decrease engine efficiency, reduce fuel efficiency, or cause potentially serious damage to your engine. Driving with an illuminated malfunction indicator is hazardous, and we advise contacting us ASAP so we can identify and repair the problem.
Charging System Light
This light appears as a line drawing of a car battery, complete with + and – signs. It lights up in response to any problem affecting the battery, alternator, starter, or wiring. Most of your vehicle’s systems depend on electricity, and an electrical system failure can lead to starting issues, system failures due to lack of electricity, or prevent your Cadillac from starting. Our technicians can swiftly trace any of these issues and fix them.
Brake Warning Light
This warning sign looks like an exclamation point inside a circle surrounded by brackets. If there’s any issue with your braking system, this light will illuminate. It can represent low brake fluid, a stuck parking brake, or a brake master cylinder failure, among other things. We’ll examine your braking system to identify and fix the problem.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Light
The ABS is a safety feature that prevents your wheels from locking if your Cadillac spins on wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. Locked wheels can make it impossible to get out of a spin, and you could have an accident. The ABS appears as the letters ABS inside a circle surrounded by brackets. While you can drive with an illuminated ABS light, we advise you to visit us right away so we can find and fix the problem and help you drive safely in any road condition.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
The coolant’s role is to absorb engine heat and transport it to the radiator, where it’s removed by heat exchange. This is essential, as excessive heat can damage vital engine components. This warning sign appears as a thermometer inserted into waves. We recommend calling us immediately if this light comes on, as driving with a cooling system problem can damage your engine.
These are just some of the warnings your Cadillac provides. If you want to learn more about your warning lights, contact us today at Service Cadillac in Lafayette, LA.
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