Check Engine Light

(Not to be confused with a Stop Engine Light)

A Check Engine Light is a dashboard warning light.

Check Engine Lights occur for a variety of reasons including (but not limited to) high engine temp, low oil pressure, low voltage, or reasons which may not be immediately apparent to the driver (i.e., sensor malfunctions).

They are generally considered non-critical, and usually do not require immediate action.

In the event of a check engine light

 * 1) Check your gauges and see if anything is abnormal
 * 2) Call base and report the check engine light
 * 3) Write up the Check Engine Light (and issue, if one was discovered) in the VIR. Make sure to check the appropriate boxes. When leaving a remark, be as specific as possible - does the CEL only show up in certain places? At certain times? Under certain conditions? Include this information.
 * 4) Continue on route
 * 5) Inform your relief