What do the icons on the car dashboard mean?

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VonMackenzie
07/29/25 8:19pm
Here are the meanings of the icons on the car dashboard: 1. Routine indicator lights: Common ones include high/low beam indicator, seatbelt reminder, turn signal light, and parking brake indicator, which serve to remind the driver of the status of various vehicle functions; 2. Warning indicator lights: Common ones include fuel indicator, engine oil indicator, and coolant indicator, which inform the driver about the vehicle's condition, usually indicating the levels of various fluids; 3. Fault indicator lights: Common ones include bulb failure indicator, cruise control indicator, gear shift indicator, and brake pad wear indicator, which notify the driver of the specific part of the vehicle that is currently experiencing a fault. When these indicators appear, the vehicle should be inspected at a repair shop promptly.
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