What Does a Yellow Exclamation Mark on the Car Dashboard Mean?

[MacKaylee]

A yellow exclamation mark on the car dashboard indicates an abnormality or malfunction in the corresponding system. There are many indicator lights on the dashboard that feature an exclamation mark, such as the tire pressure indicator, lighting system fault indicator, steering system fault indicator, brake system fault light, transmission fault indicator, and windshield wiper fault indicator. Below is a detailed explanation of the various exclamation mark warning lights: General Fault: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates a general performance or component malfunction in the vehicle. Common issues include parking sensor faults, fuel cutoff system intervention or failure, external light faults, engine oil pressure sensor faults, etc. It is recommended 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 transmission malfunction or low transmission fluid level. The transmission fluid should be replaced promptly. Brake System Fault: A circle with parentheses and an exclamation mark in the middle represents a brake system warning, indicating either a brake system malfunction or low brake fluid level. Immediate inspection of the brake system is required to avoid accidents. Tire Pressure Anomaly: A horizontal line with parentheses and an exclamation mark in the middle is the tire pressure monitoring warning light. It illuminates 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, signaling a malfunction in one of the vehicle's lights. Solution: Visit a 4S shop for inspection as soon as possible or conduct a self-check, focusing on commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, and interior lights to identify the issue. Additionally, during daily vehicle use, the warning lights on the dashboard are divided into two colors—yellow and red—to indicate different levels of severity: Yellow indicates a fault in the corresponding system that is not critical. Reduce speed and proceed to a repair facility to eliminate potential safety hazards. Red indicates a severe problem in the corresponding system. In such cases, do not continue driving. Pull over immediately and seek professional assistance to prevent unpredictable risks to the vehicle and personal safety. Note: When the vehicle is started, all lights will illuminate briefly for a system self-check and will turn off automatically after the check is completed. If a light does not turn on when the ignition is switched 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 troubleshooting to ensure safety.