What does a left front parking light malfunction mean?

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DeSkylar
07/29/25 6:30pm
Parking light malfunction means there is an issue with the brake lights. Parking malfunction light codes: On the vehicle's dashboard, there are many malfunction light codes. Once these codes are displayed, it indicates that the vehicle has certain issues. If the parking light malfunction appears, you should check whether the vehicle's brake lights are functioning normally. Troubleshooting the parking malfunction light: Check if the brake fluid is sufficient or if the brake pads are worn out. A red light is a warning that the vehicle should not be driven, usually indicating low brake fluid or the handbrake not being fully released. A yellow light is also a warning light, but less severe, allowing continued driving, though immediate inspection is required—such as insufficient brake pad thickness or ABS system failure. A green light is an indicator light. In automatic transmissions, to prevent accidental gear shifting, there is a brake lock that locks the gear if the brake is not pressed, and the green light on the dashboard will illuminate. Pressing the brake will turn it off, and of course, it won't light up while driving.
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