What Does an Exclamation Mark on a Car Mean?
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When an exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, there are five possible scenarios: general faults, automatic transmission faults, brake system faults, abnormal tire pressure, and lighting faults. Below is a detailed analysis of these five situations: General Faults: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates a general performance or component malfunction. Common issues include parking sensor faults, fuel cutoff system intervention or failure, external light faults, or engine oil pressure sensor faults. It is recommended to visit a 4S shop for inspection to identify the source of the fault. Automatic Transmission Faults: A yellow gear with an exclamation mark inside is the automatic transmission fault warning light, indicating a transmission issue or low transmission fluid. The transmission fluid should be replaced promptly. Brake System Faults: An exclamation mark inside a circle with parentheses represents a brake system warning, typically indicating a brake system malfunction or low brake fluid. Immediate inspection of the brake system is necessary to avoid accidents. Abnormal Tire Pressure: An exclamation mark below a horizontal line with parentheses is the tire pressure monitoring warning light, which illuminates when the tire pressure is too low. Check the tire pressure and restore it to the normal range. Lighting Faults: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark is the lighting fault indicator, signaling a malfunction in the car lights. Solution: Visit a 4S shop for inspection as soon as possible, or perform a self-check focusing on commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, and interior lights to identify the issue.