What does it mean when a light bulb on the steering wheel is on?

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DelaneyMarie
07/25/25 4:01pm
When a light bulb on the steering wheel is on, it usually indicates a bulb failure, such as a damaged brake light, license plate light, width indicator light, reverse light, etc. If the bulb is not damaged, it might be due to a poor connection in the lighting system. Below is an introduction to related dashboard icons: 1. On the left is an icon resembling a steering wheel, and on the right is an exclamation mark. The entire icon is red, indicating a steering system warning light. This means there is an issue with the steering system. 2. A triangle with an exclamation mark inside is a general problem indicator light. This light indicates issues with certain car components, such as overheating of the dry dual-clutch transmission clutch, parking sensor problems, engine oil pressure sensor issues, or external light problems. 3. The entire icon is yellow, shaped like an irregular arc with an open top and four small protrusions at the bottom, with an exclamation mark in the middle. This is the tire pressure monitoring indicator, also known as the TPMS warning light, indicating abnormal tire pressure. 4. The seat belt indicator light shows whether the seat belt is locked. When this light is on, it means the seat belt is not properly fastened. Some car models may also emit a warning sound. The light will turn off automatically once the seat belt is fastened properly.
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