Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Description Of The Scrolling Values (Lamps)
Warning lamp seat belts, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
SRS warning lamp, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
Brake system warning lamp, value
The ABS control module lights or extinguishes the lamp via the control area network. The lamp may assume the value on or off.
Lamp parking brake warning, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
Lamp low oil pressure, value
The oil pressure signal can be read off. The signal comes from the engine control module (ECM). One can read off whether the low oil pressure lamp should be on or off.
Charge lamp, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
Indicator lamp fog lamp rear, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
ABS warning lamp, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
Traction control warning lamp, value
The Brake Control Module (BCM) transmits the lamp signal to the driver information module (DIM) via the Control area network (CAN). Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the Driver Information Module (DIM).
Trailer warning lamp, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
General orange warning lamp, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
General red warning lamp, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
High beam, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
Lamp low fuel level, value
Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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