When the "check gauges" light comes on it means that your car's computer has noticed that something may be wrong. Usually it is relating to the oil pressure or temperature, coolant temperature, or even that your gas is low. You should look for lights relating to these problems on your dash that don't usually come on. If you can't tell, then take your car to a shop that has computer diagnostic equipment and have them check it out. It will most likely be something simple, but if ignored can lead to engine damage or terrible gas mileage.
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The check gauges light means that one of the gauges is out of the safe range.
The check gauges light stays on when one of the gauges is out of the safe or normal range.
It means that one or more of the gauges is out of the safe zone.
One of the gauges is reading out of the safe zone.
It means to check the gauges because at least one of them is out of its normal range.
My older Blazer has a 'check engine' light and also a 'check gauges' light. When the 'check gauges' light is on, check your other gauges like the temp and volt gauges. One of them may be showing something different than normal.
to look at the gauges something is terribly wrong!!
Check the oil level in the car.
You have a failure in the communication system on the van. It will require a scan tool to diagnose.
Check the fuses.
check gages mean your gas low you have to get gas