What does the car-like icon on the dashboard mean?

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DelHarley
07/30/25 5:30am
Door ajar indicator light, which generally lights up when a door is not closed to alert the driver that a door is open. 1. Specific situation: When a door is not fully closed, the dashboard will illuminate an indicator light to alert the driver that the door is not closed. The light will turn off once the door is properly closed. The engine hood and trunk lid not being closed will also be displayed on the dashboard. 2. Function: This indicator light is used to display the status of the vehicle's doors. If any door is not closed or not properly closed, the corresponding door indicator light will illuminate to alert the owner that the door is not closed. When the door is closed or properly closed, the corresponding door indicator light will turn off.
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