Get To Know Your New 15-Foot U-Haul Truck
Whether it’s your first time in the driver’s seat of a U-Haul truck or you’re a seasoned do-it-yourself mover, it’ll be helpful to brush up on your familiarity with the vehicle that you’re driving.
Here’s a breakdown of the dashboard lights and gauges in your new 15-foot U-Haul truck.
- Low Oil Level Light: If this light turns on and stays on, then the engine is low on oil. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible to fill to the correct level.
- High Beam Indicator: This illuminates when the high beam lights are turned on.
- Check Engine Light: If this light is flashing, then the detected condition is currently in progress. Stop the vehicle when safe to be serviced as soon as possible. If this light is solid with no operating concerns, then the truck can just be serviced when returned.
- Airbag: If this light stays on while the vehicle is running, then there is a fault in the system. Have the truck’s system serviced as soon as possible.
- Seat Belt: This illuminates to remind you to fasten your seat belt. A reminder chime will also sound.
- Traction Control: This light will remain off when traction control is enabled, but will begin flashing during a traction control event. If this light stays on while the vehicle is running, then the traction control system will need to be serviced. If the traction control system is turned off using the switch on the console, then the “TCS Off” light will be illuminated.
- Traction Control System Off: This illuminates when the traction control system is turned off.
- Tow/Haul: This light turns on when the tow/haul feature is enabled. If this light is flashing, then have the truck’s system serviced as soon as possible. This may otherwise result in damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
- Charging System Warning: This light turns on when the battery is not charging properly. If this light stays on while the vehicle is running, then there may be a system malfunction.
- Tire Pressure: If this light is on, then one or more of the vehicle’s tires are underinflated. If this light flashes first then remains steady, this indicates that there is an issue with the tire pressure monitoring system.
- Parking Lights: This illuminates when you switch on the parking lamps.
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS): If this light stays on or begins flashing while the vehicle is running, then there may be a system malfunction. Have the truck’s system serviced as soon as possible. Normal braking will still be functional unless the Brake System Warning Light is also illuminated.
- Brake System Warning Light: This light turns on when the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is running. However, if the parking brake is not applied, then this light indicates that the vehicle has a brake fault or a low brake fluid level.
We’ve also labeled the various instruments, indicators, pedals, etc. that you’ll find in a newer 15’ U-Haul truck in the images below.
If you’re hitting the road, then be sure to check out our article on common preventable issues and recommended driving tips for U-Haul trucks as well. This will help you to avoid a number of pitfalls that would otherwise slow down your journey.
If you have any further questions or need roadside assistance for your vehicle, use the U-Haul App to live chat with a U-Haul roadside team member, or call 1-800-528-0355.