What does a turtle and a gear light indicate?
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Turtle light illumination indicates a malfunction in the power system, at which point the vehicle speed should be controlled and reduced to 10km/h. Below is relevant information: 1. Safety concerns: During driving, many components need to work together for safe and normal operation, such as the power system, steering system, and braking system. If certain components develop issues, the driver may not immediately notice, and continuing to drive can cause severe damage to the vehicle. 2. Light meaning: Literally, the turtle light resembles a turtle-shaped indicator that illuminates. Typically, turtles are slow-moving animals, and many of the vehicle's warning lights are designed based on such symbolic representations.
Last time I drove my friend's hybrid car, I also encountered the turtle and gear icons lighting up on the dashboard, which really gave me a scare. The turtle light indicates the battery is nearly depleted and the vehicle has entered power-saving mode, at which point the speed is limited and you have to drive slowly, just like a turtle crawling. As for the gear light, it usually signals a transmission issue, such as a drivetrain malfunction or gear jamming due to excessively high oil temperature. In such cases, it's best to stop the car immediately and avoid forcing it to drive. First, check the manual for specific error codes. For hybrid cars, it might be necessary to replace the battery or repair transmission components. Remember to regularly maintain and check the battery level and transmission fluid—don't wait until the warning lights come on to panic. In my case, it was caused by an aging battery, and after spending some money to replace it, everything returned to normal. Later, I even installed a monitoring app to prevent similar issues.
