What does the warning light with the battery symbol turned red when on the move warn of?

Description

Vehicle owner's manual issued by its manufacturer and Annex No. 1 to the Regulation of the Minister of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy of 13 July 2012 (item 1019).

Explanation

Correct answer: Of faulty operation of battery charging.

A red warning light with a battery symbol indicates a failure of the charging system, not a discharged battery. This means that the alternator has stopped charging the battery, and the vehicle is running solely on the power stored in it. You should stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible because once the battery is depleted, the engine will shut down, which can be dangerous while driving.

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