dashboard lights

[ˈdæʃbɔːrd laɪts]
nounpl: dashboard lights
luzes do painel de instrumentos
1. illuminated indicator lights on a vehicle's instrument panel that display information about engine status, fuel level, temperature, and warning conditions
The dashboard lights came on when I started the car, indicating low fuel.
As luzes do painel de instrumentos acenderam quando liguei o carro, indicando combustível baixo.
2. warning indicators that alert drivers to mechanical or electrical problems in the vehicle
If the dashboard lights flash red, pull over immediately and check your engine.
Se as luzes do painel piscarem em vermelho, estacione imediatamente e verifique o motor.
Dashboard lights are essential for vehicle safety in both Brazilian and American driving culture. The check engine light is particularly well-known in both regions as a sign requiring immediate attention. Brazilian drivers commonly refer to them informally as 'luzes do painel,' and understanding their meanings is crucial for vehicle maintenance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
instrument panel lightswarning lightsindicator lightsdashboard indicators

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
luzes do painel de instrumentos
most common formal term in Brazil
General Brazilian
luzes do painel
informal shortened version widely used
General Brazilian
luzes de aviso
specifically for warning lights
Portugal
luzes do painel de instrumentos
standard Portuguese term

Related Words

instrument clusterwarning lightcheck engine lightfuel gaugespeedometerengine temperature indicatoroil pressure warning light

Related Idioms & Phrases

dashboard light came on
check the dashboard lights
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