What does the frost warning light mean?
The frost warning indicator alerts you when you are in danger of driving in freezing weather and when there is ice, when driving could be dangerous.
Automakers know that winter driving can be dangerous. Fog and rain can reduce visibility, but worse, ice can make roads so slippery that they can't be driven at normal speeds. In order to keep drivers safe and better aware of their surroundings, car manufacturers have begun to place a warning light on the dashboard to warn of freezing. This warning light is controlled by a temperature sensor located around the front bumper, away from the engine heat source. When the outside air passing through the sensor reaches a certain temperature, the computer turns on a warning light on the dashboard and warns the driver about possible frost on the road.
What does the frost warning light mean?
There are 2 stages of turning on this light depending on the temperature outside. The light first comes on when the outside temperature starts to reach the freezing point, around 35°F. Although water usually starts to freeze at around 32°F, this warning light comes on before then to warn the driver that it may start to freeze. ice is formed. . At this stage, the light will be amber. As the temperature gets colder and colder, the indicator turns red, indicating that the outside temperature is below freezing and that ice is likely.
Is it safe to drive with the frost warning light on?
As long as you pay attention to the light and use caution while driving, you can continue your journey. This warning cannot be ignored, as ice poses a real threat to your safety on the road. It is also very important that you have the right type of tires for the environment. In the winter, all-season tires work pretty well, but if you live in an area with heavy snowfall, it might be worth investing in a set of winter tires.
If you think there is a problem with your frost warning system, contact one of our certified technicians who can help you investigate and determine the cause.
