We'll start with a dash light that isn't technically a warning light. The fog light symbol looks a lot like the one used for ...

Q: I am having an electrical problem with my 2008 Nissan Altima coupe — all the lights on my dashboard flicker on and off at random times. I have taken my car to multiple mechanics over the last year, ...

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

Whether it's an improperly closed door, or the dreaded check-engine alert, dashboard warning lights are how your car communicates with you when something goes wrong. They light every time you start ...

Question: I drive a 2005 Chrysler 300 with 62,000 miles. Recently, when the car is started, the dash lights and headlights flicker, and the battery light illuminates, then goes off after a while.

As manufacturers equip cars with lots of features and technologies, even dashboard lights can become confusing to navigate. Plus, different car makers can put their own spin on these indicators, ...