Your dashboard warning lights are your car's way of telling you something is wrong. Some of those messages are more urgent ...

Those lights are to remind you to properly secure them before continuing on your way. Another important safety warning light that might pop up from time to time is the low tire pressure icon.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 22% of car crashes are due to the brakes. So if you see any brake-related symbol light up on your dashboard, the last thing you ...

These symbols, often called "idiot lights" (think warning signs for dummies) are aimed at being easy to understand. But for many drivers, young and old alike, it's not that easy.

The study asked 2,000 motorists to identify a number of dashboard warning symbols. It found fewer than 40% of drivers felt "quite confident" in their ability to tell what warning lights meant.

The auto symbols feature in iOS 17 is able to recognize a wide array of symbols. This includes dashboard warning lights, symbols for climate control, headlight options, defrosting, and much more.

Important safety warnings were as baffling as ordinary status indicators: Almost half of the respondents (48 percent) couldn't identify their brake warning light, and more than one-third (35 ...

Other than warning you about potentially serious troubles, your car's dashboard can show which of your lights are on, the current status of safety features, and if it's time to fuel up.