Door ajar. When the car doors are open, this icon will make sure the driver is aware. Leaving door open overnight can drain the battery. Washer fluid reminder ...

When something goes wrong with your car, a curious-looking icon illuminates on the dashboard. But what those symbols mean isn ...

Every driver has seen a strange dashboard symbol or found an unfamiliar button in their car and wondered, “What the hell is that?” Luckily, Jalopnik readers know what they mean, and they’re ...

Do you know what the warning symbols flashing on your car’s dashboard mean? ... Low level of windscreen fluid. 28. Worn brake pads. 29. Cruise control is activated. 30. Signal indicators.

Younger people are less likely to know what different car signs mean, as 18- to 24-year-olds knew an average of just 32% of the symbols on their dashboard, compared to 52% for over 65s.

READ MORE: EV convoy travels to Scotland with eco message for COP26 If this red light symbol flashes up and remains on whilst driving, it can mean that the brake fluid level is low and needs ...