Service Engine Light
Indication Lights Include:
- Service Engine Light
- Maintenance Required Light
These lights may indicate the following:
- Service Required
- Service Engine
- Maintenance Required
It’s an indicator that you’re getting close to a scheduled maintenance interval and require a car service.
On some cars it’s as simple as counting miles before it comes on, whilst on others it maps engine temperatures, oil temperatures, air temperatures and other indicators of probable stress to tell you when it might be time for new oil or a service. In most cars this can be overridden or reset by you or if not then a service professional. Your handbook will tell you if this is the case. When your car is serviced the technician should be able to reset it for you.
Typically this light will come on when you start your car, and then turn off again as part of the self-check. If it stays on for 10 seconds then turns off, it normally means you’re within 1000 km of needing a service. If it flashes for 10 seconds, it normally means you’ve exceeded a recommended service interval.
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