Car Alarm: your car Going to Blow Up? Myths and Facts

Today's cars, with a series of warning lights. Of course, we all know that is a belt of security and alarm at the door ajar indicator, but with the automotive industry of technological change, there are a number of warning lights that can be very alarming. Following is a question and the answers to some common guidelines for reporting. Light SRS (Supplemental Restraint System): The supplementary restraint system is your airbag system. There may be a large number of assets, liabilities and PRE-SAFE technology depending on the machine. Since the SRS is a system of security of the system is available with a multitude of sensors and automatic analysis of self-test. The slightest disturbance of this system highlights the SRS light. * If the vehicle with an SRS light? Yes, at your own risk. There are thousands of vehicles on the road without SRS technology. * Where is the airbag to jump? It is unlikely. If the SRS light on your system is turned off. ABS light: the anti-brake warning light is a representation of our vehicles. ABS helps to control wheel slip during braking by reducing the barriers and / or spin. ABS is often used with the systems of traction and stability, which are designed for panic stops, wheel slippage, and handling. * I need brakes? You can, but that is not why the ABS light is on. ABS control system of the brake linings or disc brake rotor disk contribution (see warning Padlight below) * I can not drive the vehicle? Like the SRS system, the vehicle can be at your own risk, because there are still too many vehicles on the market, without increasing the safety features of ABS. * Why does my ABS light? How do I ABS-Light? These are simple questions with many answers, depending on the vehicle. For a quick and free information and guidance to reset Check Engine Light@www.repairtrust.com / check.html and apply them to your ABS light. Low coolant light: The light minimum cooling, liquid cooling of the coolant level sensor from one to two liters. If this light, in principle, there are two possibilities. The most common is an outflow of coolant. The other is an error in the light bulb alarm rate. Should be investigated. * Can be pushed? You can escape, the vehicle is not overheating (and not of overheating), and there are still few signs of the liquid in the bottle too much, you can. If you can see, the loss of coolant on the floor out. If you have any doubts, more towing! Red Oil Light On: Stop driving and leaving the engine! If a red light alarm security of oil. The best is that your engine is a little 'low. The second best, there is an electrical problem with the level of oil circuit system. First, follow the instructions in the owner's manual for oil. If low, add as recommended Ensure that this is not to drop or cast on the ground, what constitutes a "major" engine leak. If the oil is not low, and its engine is ticking, knocking, or unusual noise, Tow it! If everything seems in order, and is a 'player can only be a problem with light speed. In this case, you control your vehicle in the shortest possible time. The scenario is internal engine. Note: Most vehicles are now very sensitive and sophisticated level of oil. You are warned, the oil level is too high or too low oil level. You can also find the instruction manual. So if a 1993 Ford Aerostar Check Oil light, or a question of "Why does the oil light flashing Saab Automobile," WARNING! Red brake warning: General, red means danger. In the case of a red warning light brake, there can be a hydraulic brake fluid out. If the brake pedal feels abnormal or spongy DON'TS Tow-Drive-It! * Can I? If the car is ok, and you are a player, go ahead. If the brake pedal feels different than usual, or if the vehicle is not stopping properly, do not drive! * Note: Make sure your stop is not or only partially, because the indicator turns red brake. Yellow Brake Light (Padlight): This is an early warning system for the wear of brake linings. In essence, that your disc brake pads wear at some point, a sensor activates remember that you need brakes soon. * Can I use the vehicle, and for how long? Yes, you can continue to drive. How long depends on your driving style. City Driver (cities is generally more difficult because of the brakes to stop-and-go) is probably the first brake must be someone who is not on the front line of the roadway. * I do not have more damage to the brakes? Depending on how much time is spent to continue to bring the disc brake lining to the metal support, and damage to the disc brake rotors, and in rare cases, the disc calipers. However, with lots of braking systems of today, the replacement disc brake rotors with the pads of disc brakes is required or strongly recommended. IMPORTANT: 'better to examine the brakes, allowing the possibility of saving money does not replace the rotors. But today many of disc brake pads and rotors seek compensation, not because of wear, but rust and corrosion, replacement of the rotor is often necessary, however. Calipers rarely need to replace the brake at work. Air Suspension Lights (AIRMATIC, Air Ride, water), to the detriment of warning lights when the suspension of the monitoring system has encountered an error. Often there is a leakage or air or hydraulic fluid. * Can I drive a car? Maybe. But if the assumption is lower than usual, and / or the vehicle is not simply the feeling of Tow-It! Damage if the suspension drops too low during the trip. * Note: The air suspension repair the best of the best, state-of-the-art service center, see, preferably a reseller. Spia tire pressure: The recent technological development causes much confusion. Very simply, if the tire is po 'd'aria, your car allows you to sensors in different places depending on the model. * What is the indicator of low tire pressure reset procedure? Sometimes the reset procedure is as simple as pressing a button. Other times, it was for the tire pressure, recalibration-On-Board Computer, genuflect and cross two fingers. Check your owner's manual or by a specialist or your dealer. * Note: Local shops and franchises (in most cases) the lack of familiarity with systems monitoring tire pressure, since this is a new form of technological development. You can count on how to reset Check Engine Light, and follow the advice and suggestions to restore it.