What does the car with an exclamation mark mean?

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StEmiliano
07/29/25 8:19pm
What does the car with an exclamation mark mean depends on the situation: 1. A triangle with an exclamation mark in the middle is a general fault indicator light; 2. A circle with parentheses and an exclamation mark in the middle is a brake system warning light; 3. A horizontal line with parentheses below and an exclamation mark in the middle is a tire pressure monitoring warning light, which illuminates when the pressure of a vehicle's tire is too low. The reasons for the exclamation mark appearing in the car are: 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. The exclamation mark is a general fault light when it is an exclamation mark in the middle of a red triangle; 7. The exclamation mark is a steering system fault indicator light when it is next to a red steering wheel.
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