What Do Car Symbols Indicate for Faults?

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LeMaddox
07/30/25 7:04am
Introduction to car symbols indicating faults is as follows: 1. Engine Fault Indicator Light: It has two states and indications. One is a constant light, indicating that the engine's electronic control system has a fault; the other is flashing, indicating that the fault is still affecting certain performance of the engine (such as exhaust emissions, etc.). 2. Oil Change Indicator Light: When lit, it prompts the driver that 'the engine oil should be changed.' After changing the oil, this indicator should be reset to 'zero.' 3. Coolant Temperature Indicator Light: The coolant temperature indicator mainly displays the temperature of the coolant inside the engine. It lights up for a few seconds only during the vehicle's self-check and remains off normally. The commonly referred to 'engine boiling' means the coolant temperature exceeds the specified value, at which point driving should be paused immediately for repairs. 4. Brake Warning Light: The brake warning light is red, with a pattern of an exclamation mark '!' inside a circle. 5. Seat Belt Not Fastened Warning Light: The seat belt not fastened warning light is represented by a graphic (a diagonal seat belt across the passenger's chest). After the ignition switch is turned to ON, if the driver has not fastened the seat belt, this warning light will illuminate to remind the driver to fasten the seat belt. If the seat belt not fastened warning light does not illuminate under any circumstances, check whether the fuse is blown, the bulb is burnt out, or the line voltage meets the specified requirements.
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