What does an exclamation mark on the vehicle dashboard mean?

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EllieAnn
07/25/25 2:52am
Vehicle dashboard displaying an exclamation mark has different meanings depending on the situation: 1. A triangle with an exclamation mark in the middle indicates a general fault warning light; 2. A circle with parentheses and an exclamation mark in the middle is the brake system warning light; 3. A horizontal line with parentheses and an exclamation mark in the middle is the tire pressure monitoring warning light, which illuminates when the pressure in one of the vehicle's tires is too low. The reasons for an exclamation mark appearing on the vehicle dashboard include: 1. Parking sensor failure; 2. Brake pads worn beyond the limit; 3. Engine oil pressure sensor failure; 4. Insufficient brake fluid; 5. Fuel cut-off system intervention or failure; 6. A red triangle with an exclamation mark in the middle indicates a general fault light; 7. A red steering wheel with an exclamation mark next to it indicates a steering system fault warning light.
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