What does the cooling system warning light flashing red on the move in a passenger car warn of?
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Correct answer
A. Of too high temperature of the cooling liquid.
Explanation
The red cooling system warning light warns that the coolant temperature is too high - answer A. Too low a temperature (B) is shown by a blue light in some cars, and the washer fluid level (C) has a separate yellow symbol.
The symbol of a thermometer in waves lights up red when the engine is overheating - because of a loss of coolant, a damaged thermostat or fan, or a broken belt. Driving on risks seizing the engine or damaging the cylinder head gasket, which means a repair costing thousands of PLN. You stop, switch off the engine and wait until it cools down; you do not unscrew the radiator cap while it is hot, because boiling coolant sprays out under pressure. The Road Traffic Act requires the vehicle to be maintained so that it does not endanger safety.
Legal basis: Art. 66 para. 1 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)