What Does That Mitsubishi Dashboard Light Mean? KW Drivers, Here's Your Guide

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What Does That Mitsubishi Dashboard Light Mean? KW Drivers, Here's Your Guide

Posted on July 23, 2025

Dashboard lights are your vehicle's way of speaking to you—and when one flashes on unexpectedly during your drive around Kitchener-Waterloo, it can be confusing and even a little stressful. Whether it's an engine icon or a tire pressure alert, knowing what these lights mean can help you react quickly and avoid costly repairs.

 

At KW Mitsubishi, our goal is to keep you informed and prepared. Below is a guide to some of the most common dashboard warning lights in Mitsubishi vehicles and what to do when they appear.

 

Check Engine Light

When this light comes on, it usually indicates a problem with your engine or emissions system. It might be something as simple as a loose gas cap, or a more serious issue like a misfire or faulty sensor.

 

What to do: If the light is steady, check your gas cap and monitor your vehicle’s performance. If it's flashing or the car drives unusually, bring it to KW Mitsubishi for immediate diagnostics.

 

Oil Pressure Warning

This red oil can symbol indicates low oil pressure, which can cause severe engine damage if not addressed right away.

 

What to do: Pull over safely and shut off the engine. Check your oil level, and if it's low, top it up. If the light stays on, contact our service team immediately.

 

Battery Charging Warning

This symbol usually shows a battery and indicates a problem with the charging system—which could mean the battery, alternator, or related wiring is failing.

 

What to do: If this light appears, your vehicle may soon lose power. Drive to our service department or schedule a battery and charging system inspection.

 

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

This warning light looks like a tire with an exclamation mark. It means one or more tires are under-inflated. In KW’s colder seasons, tire pressure often drops due to the temperature.

 

What to do: Check all tires and inflate to the recommended pressure. If the light remains on, our team can recalibrate the sensors.

 

Brake Warning Light

If you see a red exclamation mark inside a circle, it may mean the parking brake is still on, or there’s a more serious issue like low brake fluid or a brake system malfunction.

 

What to do: Make sure the parking brake is fully released. If the light doesn’t turn off, schedule a brake inspection at KW Mitsubishi.

 

ABS Warning Light

This light relates to your Anti-lock Braking System. If it comes on, ABS may be disabled, but your standard brakes should still work.

 

What to do: Have our certified technicians inspect the system to restore full braking safety.

 

ASC (Active Stability Control) Light

A vehicle skidding icon often indicates your Mitsubishi’s traction control system is off or not functioning correctly.

 

What to do: If pressing the ASC button doesn’t restore the system, visit our service centre for diagnostics.

 

Routine Maintenance Reminder

Mitsubishi vehicles often display a wrench icon when it’s time for scheduled maintenance. This could include oil changes, inspections, or fluid top-offs.

 

What to do: Book your next maintenance appointment at KW Mitsubishi to stay ahead of wear and protect your warranty.

 

Get Peace of Mind with KW Mitsubishi

Dashboard alerts are there for your safety, but they only help if you know what they mean and how to respond. At KW Mitsubishi, we’re here to take the guesswork out of car care. From quick diagnostics to factory-approved repairs, our team makes it easy to stay safe and confident on the road.

 

Our technicians are Mitsubishi-trained and equipped with the latest tools to diagnose and fix any issue accurately and efficiently. Whether you're dealing with a single light or multiple alerts, we’re ready to help.

 

Schedule your service appointment today.