Brakes & Safety Warning Lights
Lights related to your braking system and built-in safety features like airbags, traction control, and stability systems.
Brake and safety warning lights are some of the most important indicators on your dashboard. Your brakes are critical to your safety on the road, so any light in this category deserves immediate attention. Some of these lights relate to the main braking system, while others cover advanced safety features like ABS (anti-lock braking) or electronic stability control.
Each entry below explains what the light means, how serious it is, and whether you should continue driving or pull over straight away.
Brake System Warning
Pull Over NowThis light means there is a serious problem with your braking system. It could mean your brake fluid is dangerously low,…
Airbag Warning
See a Mechanic SoonThis light means there is a problem with your airbag system. Your airbags might not deploy in a crash, or in rare cases,…
ABS Warning
Schedule a VisitABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System. It is the system that stops your wheels from locking up when you brake hard — l…
Traction Control (TCS)
No RushWhen this light flickers, it means your traction control system is actively working — it has detected that one or more w…
Electronic Stability Control
No RushWhen this light flickers, your electronic stability control system is actively helping you. It detects when your car sta…
Seatbelt Reminder
Info OnlyThis light (and usually a chime) is reminding you or a passenger to buckle up. It is triggered by weight sensors in the …