Warning Indicator
One of the biggest mistake you can make
Over the years I have seen it time and time again. A customer vehicle gets tow to the shop with a
warning indicator light on. After speaking to the person, they state
the light has been on for months. Sorry to say , now it is way past minor repairs.
For example a check engine soon light comes on. Now just because it states SOON, doesn’t mean 3 to 4
months later. These indicators are there to inform you of a problem that has occurred.

There are different indicator lamps for different systems of the vehicle. These lamps can be a red or
amber color. The lamps shape or color may differ from vehicle to vehicle but they serve
a very similar purpose. The best way to identify the location and color of these
lamps would be to refer to your owners manual. If no manual present, you can turn the
key to the on position ( DO NOT START VEHICLE ). With the key on some light will remain on for a few
seconds and other will remain on until the vehicle is started. Take this time to be aware of
their location.

Now that you can identify what and where the lamps are you can notice the problem when it happen.
You can prevent the need for a tow truck and drive into the repair shop.

Checking your drive-belt is a very important inspection. Without it, a lot of your vital components would not operate. For example your power-steering pump will not build-up pressure to ad you in steering, or the engine’s water pump which job is to circulate coolant though the motor to help prevent overheating, will not aid in engine cooling.
How to locate:

- It can be found on the front of the engine

What to look for:

- Glazing
- Cracking
- Fraying

Opening the hood

It all begins under the hood. Under the hood of your vehicle you will find most of the vital fluids, such as engine oil, transmission fluid, anti-freeze/coolant. Checking these fluids is very important.
Its may look or sound difficult, but it is very simple. In all vehicles there is a hood release handle located within the passenger compartment near the driver. This handle can be identified by the word hood or a picture of a car with its hood open located on it. To operate you will firmly pull on it until you see the hood raises a bit. Sorry, but it is not over yet, Hood latches all have a built in safety feature that prevent the hood from accidently coming open while driving. This is called a safety catch. To release it you would simply press against it then lift the hood.