What does a yellow exclamation mark in the car mean?

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VonRhett
07/29/25 2:26pm
The appearance of an exclamation mark on the car dashboard indicates an abnormality or malfunction in the corresponding system. There are many indicator lights on the car dashboard that feature an exclamation mark, such as the tire pressure indicator, lighting fault indicator, steering system fault indicator, brake system fault light, transmission fault indicator, and wiper fault indicator. Below is a detailed introduction to the exclamation mark warning lights: General Fault: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates a general performance or component and function fault in the car. This mainly includes parking sensor faults, fuel cutoff system intervention or faults, external light faults, engine oil pressure sensor faults, etc. It is necessary to visit a 4S shop for inspection to identify the source of the fault. Automatic Transmission Fault: A yellow gear with an exclamation mark inside is the automatic transmission fault warning light, indicating a fault in the transmission or transmission lubricant being below the normal range. The transmission oil should be replaced promptly. Brake System Fault: An exclamation mark inside a circle with parentheses represents a brake system warning, mainly indicating a fault in the brake system or low brake fluid level. The brake system should be inspected immediately to avoid accidents. Tire Pressure Anomaly: An exclamation mark with a horizontal line below parentheses represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. This light will illuminate when the tire pressure is too low. Check the tire pressure and restore it to the normal range. Lighting Fault: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark is the lighting fault indicator, indicating a fault in the car lights. Solution: Visit a 4S shop for inspection as soon as possible, or check yourself, focusing on commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, and interior lights to identify the issue. In addition, during daily vehicle use, the warning lights displayed on the dashboard are divided into two colors: yellow and red: Yellow indicates a fault in the corresponding system that is not very serious. Reduce speed and proceed to the nearest repair point to eliminate potential hazards. Red indicates a very serious problem in the corresponding system. In this case, do not continue driving. Pull over immediately and seek professional help to prevent unpredictable dangers to the vehicle and personal safety. Note: When the car is started, all lights will illuminate for a system self-check and will turn off automatically after the check is completed. If a light does not illuminate when the ignition is turned on, remains lit, or lights up while driving, it indicates a fault in the related system. In such cases, seek professional help promptly for inspection and elimination of potential hazards.
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