These symbols, often called "idiot lights," are aimed at being easy to understand. But for many drivers, young and old alike, it's not that easy.

When you start your car, all of the lights on the dashboard flash on temporarily. Ideally, they'll all go off after a couple of seconds, but it can really dampen your day if one of those lights ...

The battery indicator in your dashboard, much like the check engine light, is vague. It may be nothing serious, or it could ...

When you turn the car on, its dashboard briefly lights up like an overcrowded fast-food menu. An array of illuminated numbers, letters, indicators, read-outs, and symbols flash and quickly fade to ...

Uh-oh. A warning light has turned on in your car. What should you do? Thankfully the Car Doctor, John Paul from AAA Northeast, has the answers.

An illuminated battery light means there’s something wrong with the car’s charging system, which primarily consists of the battery and alternator, along with some associated components such as the ...

Your car's battery light is something you should never ignore. Here's how long you can safely keep driving (on average) once ...

EnLighten shows time until the light turns red, or green. If you won't make the light, it suggests you start slowing down now to save fuel. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...