What does it mean when a small car icon lights up on the dashboard?

[LaJanelle]

When a small car icon lights up on the dashboard, it indicates that the car's anti-theft system has been activated. Here is an introduction to the car anti-theft system: Introduction: The car anti-theft system is designed to prevent the theft of the vehicle itself or items inside the car. It consists of an electronically controlled remote or key, electronic control circuits, alarm devices, and actuators. History: The earliest car door locks were mechanical, primarily used to prevent doors from opening automatically while driving to avoid accidents, serving only for driving safety and not for theft prevention. With social progress, advancements in technology, and the increasing number of vehicles, later manufactured cars and trucks were equipped with key-operated door locks. These locks control only one door, while other doors are opened or locked using the door lock buttons inside the vehicle.