Q: What do the turn signal indicators mean?

asked by on January 07, 2016

What do the turn signal indicators mean?

The turn signal indicators are located on your instrument panel. When one of the turn signal indicators is flashing, it means the corresponding turn signal is currently on. If both turn signals are flashing simultaneously, it means that your hazard warning lights are turned on.

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