A dashboard warning light isn’t decoration — it’s your car asking for help. Here are the 8 lights drivers ask us about most, what each one means, and how urgent it really is. Tap a light to jump to it.
CHECK ENGINEOIL PRESSUREBATTERY / CHARGINGCOOLANT TEMPERATURETIRE PRESSURE (TPMS)BRAKE SYSTEMABSAIRBAG (SRS)
CHECK ENGINE
The engine computer detected a problem — anything from a loose gas cap to a failing sensor.
CHECK SOON — Get it checked soon. If the light FLASHES, slow down and stop as soon as it’s safe.
Start with a code scan — sensors, ignition parts and more are in our catalog.
OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure is dangerously low; the engine is being starved of oil.
STOP NOW — Stop the engine now. Driving even one more minute can destroy it.
Check the oil level first; pumps, switches and filters are in our catalog.
BATTERY / CHARGING
The charging system isn’t keeping up — battery, alternator or drive belt.
CHECK SOON — You can usually drive a short distance — head straight to a garage or to us.
Batteries, alternators and starters are on our shelves — see Starting & Charging in our catalog.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
The engine is overheating.
STOP NOW — Pull over, switch off, and let it cool down. Never open a hot radiator cap.
Coolant, thermostats, hoses and water pumps are in our catalog.
TIRE PRESSURE (TPMS)
One or more tires is significantly under-inflated.
CHECK SOON — Slow down and check pressures at the next stop; look for a puncture.
Valves, sensors and tire accessories are available in store and in our catalog.
BRAKE SYSTEM
It could be the parking brake — or low brake fluid or a hydraulic fault.
STOP NOW — If it’s not the parking brake, do not drive. Test the pedal before moving.
Pads, rotors, fluid and hydraulics — our biggest department, all in our catalog.
ABS
The anti-lock braking system has a fault. Normal braking still works.
CHECK SOON — Drive carefully, leave more distance, and get it checked.
Wheel-speed sensors and chassis parts are in our catalog.
AIRBAG (SRS)
A fault in the airbag system; the airbags may not deploy in a crash.
CHECK SOON — The car drives normally, but get it inspected promptly.
Ask our counter — we’ll point you to the right part or a specialist. Reach us through our catalog page.
A light on right now? Don’t guess — call 514-739-3311 (toll-free 1-800-361-7343) or visit us in Mont-Royal or Laval.
