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    Is it safe to drive my 2012 Ford Fiesta if the malfunction indicator lamp is on?

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    The malfunction indicator lamp is showing in my 2012 Ford Fiesta. Is it okay for me to still drive the car?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    26 June 2024
    David Morley

    The broad rule is that if the indicator light is a yellow or orange one (check-engine light, low-fuel warning) you should be okay to get the car to a mechanic to have it scanned to see what the problem is. Or to get it to the nearest service-station to put more petrol in it.

    But, if the light is a red one (temperature, oil pressure, charging system etc) then you need to stop driving the car right now or risk doing further, permanent damage to it. Pull over somewhere safe and call the cavalry. Continuing to drive with a red warning light on the dashboard is almost a guarantee to damage or destroy something expensive, including the engine.

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