What Do Genesis Dashboard Indicators Mean?

Genesis Dashboard Lights to Look Out For

Understanding the dashboard indicators in your Genesis vehicle is key to quickly solving vehicle issues. To better know what your vehicle is trying to tell you, check out this comprehensive guide provided by Genesis of NW San Antonio.

Genesis Dashboard Indicators

  1. Air Bag Warning Light
    • Indicator: A person sitting down, with a circle above them, to represent the bag.
    • Meaning: It will momentarily light up when you first turn the ignition on the vehicle.
  2. Seat Belt Warning Light
    • Indicator: A person sitting down with their seat belt on.
    • Meaning: A reminder for the driver to fasten their seatbelt before driving.
  3. Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Light
    • Indicator: A circle with a “!” and a “P” in the center and parenthesis on either side.
    • Meaning: A reminder to release the parking brake before you drive off or that the brake fluid is low or leaking.
  4. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    • Indicator: A circle with “ABS” in the center and parenthesis on either side.
    • Meaning: There may be a malfunction with the ABS, low levels in the fluid reservoir, broken wheel speed sensors, or the system is turned off.
  5. Master Warning Light
    • Indicator: A triangle with a “!” in the center.
    • Meaning: There is a malfunction on the pre-active seat belt, low washer, electronic control suspension, or advanced smart cruise control.
  6. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
    • Indicator: The back view of a car with two squiggly lines behind it.
    • Meaning: This could indicate the vehicle is not under control and the ESC system is malfunctioning or has been deactivated.
  7. Immobilizer
    • Indicator: Sideways view of a car with a key symbol in the center.
    • Meaning: The system does not recognize the key.
  8. Lane-Keeping Assistant System (LKAS)
    • Indicator: A car from the front with lanes on either side and arrows pointing inward.
    • Meaning: The lane-keeping assistant system is on (will illuminate yellow if there’s a problem).
  9. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Warning Light
    • Indicator: A car rear-ending another car.
    • Meaning: You are in danger of hitting a pedestrian, vehicle, or other obstacle.
  10. All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Light
    • Indicator: The axle of a vehicle with four tires and corresponding connection points.
    • Meaning: There is a malfunction with the AWD system.

    Genesis of NW San Antonio Service Center

    If any of your Genesis dashboard warning lights illuminate, schedule an appointment at the Genesis of NW San Antonio service center. Our team of technicians are experts at servicing Genesis vehicles, and all at an affordable price. Schedule your appointment with us today.

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