Dashboard Lexus px 330

The board glows with numerous lights, arrows and pointers, which can confuse a person who first saw all this beauty. Meanwhile, navigation by sensors is necessary for its intended purpose, because they inform the driver about the state of the car and its main systems. In this article, we will talk about what information can be obtained from whether certain lights on the instrument panel are on or off.

All dashboard indicators are divided into three groups:

Red. These are warning lights that signal system failures that are fraught with big problems.

Yellow. These indicators perform, as a rule, an informative function. There are exceptions that relate, for example, to the inclusion of all-wheel drive.

All others are blue, purple, green, etc.

Indicators, their purpose and operation

To begin with, we note that this instruction on instrument bulbs is relevant for the Mazda Tribute and many other cars. After all, these symbols are used everywhere. Instrument designations on the dashboard of the Kia Spectra, for example, will be slightly different. Or seeing the safety indicator on the instrument panel of a Lexus RX330, anyone can easily recognize it on other cars.

This is an emergency oil pressure lamp. In good condition, it lights up when the ignition is turned on and goes out a few seconds after starting the engine. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, then turn off the engine and check the oil level. After making sure that everything is in order, start the engine again. In the event that the lamp continues to burn, it is necessary to contact a car service. The light should also not flash when the engine is running; in this case, check the oil level and top it up. Operating the machine with the oil pressure warning light on or flashing can cause severe engine damage. The designation on the dashboard of the Gazelle is the same as on other cars.

Generator health lamp. This designation is found, for example, on the dashboard of the Chrysler Concorde. Lights up at startup and goes out after starting the engine; so the generator is ok. If the light does not go out in time, then it is not recommended to go on the road; first check the presence of the alternator belt; if everything is in order with the belt, you will have to visit a car service. If the bride catches fire on the way, stop and check the belt. If there is no way to solve the problem on the spot, keep driving, remembering that the less energy consumers are turned on (music, lights, rear window heating, etc.) and the newer the battery, the further you can drive. lead.

Airbag service indicator. If the system is working, the indicator comes on when the ignition or ACC is turned on and goes out after 3-5 seconds. If the indicator does not light up or does not go out, then there is a problem in the system. Unscrupulous sellers can install a timer on the light bulb that will turn it on even if the system is faulty. You can check this by turning on the diagnostic mode.

Automatic transmission oil overheating lamp. Such a light bulb is usually equipped with sports cars and SUVs. The work lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out when the engine is started. The light is used to inform the driver that the oil temperature is approaching a critical value. In this case, you need to stop and let the oil cool down. There is no need to turn off the engine.

Service lamp for anti-lock braking system (ABS). It lights up on contact and goes out after a few seconds. If the system is working, you will hear the sound of the electric motor, which turns on for a second. If the light continues to burn, it is recommended to visit a car service; It is possible to drive with the lights on, remembering that the ABS does not work and the wheels lock when the brake pedal is fully depressed. Also, the lamp may light up in the event of an absolute malfunction of the brake light bulbs.

It lights up when one of the doors is open or not fully closed. May not be available on some vehicles.

Check Engine, CHECK ENGINE, or MIL (Inspection Engine Lamp). If it lights up when turned on, then the bulb is working; if it goes out when the engine is started, then the engine management system is also working. If the light does not go out in time or lights up when the engine is running, then there is a malfunction in the electronic system. You must go to the toilet.

Reminder lamp for timing belt replacement. A working lamp lights up when the engine is turned on and goes out when the engine is started. The lamp reports that the car's mileage is approaching 100 thousand km and it's time to change the timing belt. If the light is on, and it’s still far from 100k, then the speedometer is crooked. As a rule, it is installed on diesel engines.

Fuel filter water indicator. In good condition, lights up at startup and goes out when the engine is started. If it continues to burn, you refueled at a bad gas station - there is water in the fuel filter. It is advisable to drain the water, and no longer visit this gas station. Mounted on diesel engines.

A cold and overheated engine caught fire. They light up simultaneously (to check that they are working) or alternately (red then blue) when turned on. Called to inform the driver about the engine temperature in the absence of an arrow indicator; if everything is in order, then none of the lamps is lit.

Lamp for turning on the fourth gear of the automatic transmission. The lamp informs about the possibility of turning on the overdrive. If the lamp is off, the car is moving in four gears; if it is on, it is in three. If the light is on all the time and in any position of the O / D switch, then the automatic transmission control unit has detected an error. It's time to go to work.

Service lamp rear dimensions and bumpers. It lights up at startup and goes out when the engine starts. If it lights up when you press the brake or turn on the dimensions, then one of the lamps burned out; needs to be replaced. In modern cars, this function can be performed by ABS.

Temperature, fuel and automatic transmission mode sensors. As a rule, fuel is constantly displayed; this is not a malfunction and is cause for concern. As for the temperature, when the engine is hot, the arrow is in the middle of the scale, when it is overheated, it is higher. If the arrow is in the red zone, this is very bad; not worth mentioning. Some models are not equipped with a pointer temperature indicator and are replaced by two lamps. A series of lettered indicators show what position the gear selector is in, not what gear is engaged. The letter P stands for park, R for reverse, N for neutral, D for forward in all gears, 2 for use of the first two gears, L for gear in first gear.

Turn signal lamps. The flashing of the lamp indicates in which direction the turn signal is lit. When the alarm is activated, both indicators flash. If the lamp flashes at a double frequency, then the external turn signal has burned out.

Lamp of emergency level of a brake liquid. Lights up when the power is turned on, goes out when the engine starts. If it continues to burn, you should check the amount of fluid in the brake reservoir. If the brake pads are worn, the fluid level will drop and the light will come on, so check the pads first. If you ignore this light, you may lose your brakes. Sometimes combined with a parking brake indicator.

Parking brake lamp. With the ignition on, it always comes on when the parking brake is released. It warns the driver to release the parking brake, otherwise the car will accelerate poorly and consume a lot of fuel.

Seat belt witness. It lights up when turned on and will not turn off until the seat belts are fastened. If there are airbags, it is best to buckle up to reduce the impact on the airbag in the event of an airbag deployment.

Fluid level indicator in windshield washer reservoir. The service lamp comes on when the engine is started and goes out when the engine is started. Informs about the need to add fluid to the tank.

Lamp for switching on the automatic transmission winter mode. It should light up after pressing a special button. The light informs the driver that the car is moving, bypassing the first gear, immediately from the second. This is necessary to prevent slipping during heavy snow or ice. If the road is treated with antifreeze, then this mode is not needed.

Front fog lamp indicator. It lights up when you turn on the high, low and side light. The lights are on, the fog lights are on.

Rear fog lamp indicator. It lights up when the corresponding button is pressed and warns that the rear fog lamp is on. Not found on most right hand drive vehicles.

Rear window heating indicator. It works when the ignition is on, it is turned on with a button and signals that the heated rear window is on.

Catalytic converter overheating lamp. When the ignition is turned on, it lights up, when the engine starts, it goes out. A lamp that comes on when the engine is running indicates overheating of the catalyst due to some kind of engine malfunction. If the battery and tail light warning lights also come on, the alternator may not be running.

Something bad happened a year ago. Cracked vinyl (top layer) front panel. During the year, the cracks increased in size. Of course, this did not affect the smoothness of the ride, but the aesthetic appearance was very pampered. After a long search for masters, he finally broke free. The process of removing and installing the panel itself does not take much time, there is nothing complicated about it. The main thing is to remember everything and carefully connect all the chips.

After removing and installing the panel, crickets were not found. Silence under the dashboard.

The lack of repair — a week went on foot.