The SES is used for many, many things. You need to determine what is causing the light before anyone can answer.
It depends on why the light is illuminated. The only way to find out is with a scan tool.
You can drive your car with the yellow 'service engine' light on the dashboard, but it is not recommended. This light warns you of the need to have the engine serviced.
By fixing the problem that illuminated it. Get the codes read and fix the problem from there.
The service engine soon light is illuminated by a signal from the computer to indicate a sensor(s) has detected something wrong. While you are driving around, stop by AutoZone or a similar auto parts store that offers free computer scanning to retrieve the trouble code(s) to see what went wrong.
You can drive the car but should have the vehicle checked soon as possible. BUT if the service engine soon light is flashing, stop the vehicle when it is safe to do so then shut off the engine immediately. If you continue to drive the vehicle with the service engine soon light flashing you will do catastrophic damage to the catalytic converter(s).
The service engine light is the same thing as a check engine light.
You will have to drive it until it comes on.
The light is illuminated because the ECU has picked up a fault on the engine management system, and has stored a fault code. You need to diagnose & rectify the fault for the light to be extinguished.
That depends on the reason why it's coming on.
Yes, the Service Engine Soon light is the same as the Check Engine light.
When the service indicator light is illuminated, hold down the scroll button. The service display will return to 100 percent and the indicator light will off.
With out knowing what code you have set, that question can not be answered. Some codes can be caused by failures that can be damaging to the engine.