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A group of tell-tales showing lights for "brake fluid", "stop lamp" and "check engine" Graphical tell-talesA tell-tale, sometimes called an idiot light [1] or warning light, is an indicator of malfunction or operation of a system, indicated by a binary (on/off) illuminated light, symbol or text legend.
A check engine light or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), is a tell-tale that a computerized engine-management system uses to indicate a malfunction or problem with the vehicle ranging from minor (such as a loose gas cap) to serious (worn spark plugs, engine problems or a faulty oil valve, etc.).
Light guides are commonly used to distributively light dashboard displays, [156] and premium vehicles are beginning to use distributive systems for lighting such items as door locks, window controls, and cup holders. [157] Distributive exterior lighting has also been explored, with high-intensity central light sources. [158]
Apple's iOS 17 has a feature, Visual Look Up, that will explain what those lights and symbols are all about. It's coming this fall. Dashboard Warning Lights Decoded by iPhone – New iOS 17 Feature
The exception to this is the motor carrier enforcement vehicles which use all red lighting. Ambulance and fire personnel use red warning lights. In Oklahoma, any emergency vehicle may use a combination of red/blue warning lights, with the rural area police departments primarily using all blue lights and rural ambulance and fire using red.
From the beginning of organised motor sport events, in the early 1900s, until the late 1960s, before commercial sponsorship liveries came into common use, vehicles competing in Formula One, sports car racing, touring car racing and other international auto racing competitions customarily painted their cars in standardised racing colours that indicated the nation of origin of the car or driver.
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Warning light may refer to: Aircraft warning lights, a device used on radio masts and towers and other tall structures to prevent collisions; Idiot light, an indicator of malfunction of a system within a motor vehicle, especially if used to replace a gauge Check engine light, to indicate malfunction of a computerized engine management system