What does the battery icon on the dashboard indicate?
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When a battery-shaped warning light appears on the car dashboard, it indicates a fault in the battery system. Here is a detailed analysis of these issues: Battery Discharge: Severe battery discharge can trigger the battery warning light. Vehicles left unused for extended periods are prone to discharge, causing the warning light to illuminate. Severe Battery Sulfation: After prolonged use, sulfate deposits naturally accumulate on the battery plates, impairing normal battery function and triggering the warning light. Alternator Malfunction: This includes situations where the alternator output voltage is lower than the battery voltage, the alternator fails to operate, or there are faults in the power supply circuit.