How many situations are there when an exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard?

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ErinLynn
07/30/25 12:54am
There are 5 situations when an exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, namely general faults, automatic transmission faults, brake system faults, abnormal tire pressure, and lighting faults. The following is a specific analysis of these 5 situations: General faults: An exclamation mark inside a triangle. If this symbol lights up, it indicates that the car's general performance or components and functions have malfunctioned. Main faults include parking sensor failure, fuel cut-off system intervention or failure, external light failure, engine oil pressure sensor failure, etc. It is necessary to go to a 4S shop for inspection to identify the source of the fault. Automatic transmission faults: An exclamation mark inside a yellow gear. This is the automatic transmission fault warning light, indicating that there is a fault in the transmission or the transmission lubricant is below the normal range. The transmission oil needs to be replaced in time. Brake system faults: An exclamation mark in the middle of a circle with brackets. This represents a warning of the brake system, mainly indicating that the brake system has malfunctioned or the brake fluid level is too low. The brake system must be inspected immediately to avoid accidents. Abnormal tire pressure: An exclamation mark in the middle of a horizontal line under brackets. This represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. When the car's tire pressure is too low, this warning light will light up. It is necessary to check the car's tire pressure and restore it to the normal range. Lighting faults: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark. This is the lighting fault indicator light, indicating that a car light has malfunctioned. Solution: Go to a 4S shop for inspection and treatment as soon as possible, or you can check it yourself. Focus on checking commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, and interior lighting to see where the problem lies.
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