What does a yellow exclamation mark on the dashboard indicate?

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StLukas
07/30/25 6:16am
When a yellow exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, it can indicate one of four situations: general malfunction, automatic transmission failure, abnormal tire pressure, or lighting system failure. Below is a detailed analysis of each scenario: General Malfunction: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates a malfunction in the car's general performance, components, or functions. Common issues include parking sensor failure, fuel cutoff system intervention or malfunction, external light failure, or engine oil pressure sensor failure. It is recommended to visit a 4S shop for inspection to identify the source of the problem. Automatic Transmission Failure: A yellow gear with an exclamation mark inside is the automatic transmission failure warning light, indicating a transmission issue or low transmission fluid level. The transmission fluid should be replaced promptly. Abnormal Tire Pressure: An exclamation mark inside a horizontal line below a parenthesis represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. This light turns on when the tire pressure is too low. Check the tire pressure and adjust it to the normal range. Lighting System Failure: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark is the lighting failure indicator, signaling a malfunction in one of the car'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, a red exclamation mark inside a circle with parentheses indicates a brake system warning, typically signaling brake system failure or low brake fluid level. Immediate inspection of the brake system is necessary to prevent accidents.
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