What does the dashboard bulb icon mean?
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The dashboard bulb indicator is a warning light for bulb failure. Here are detailed introductions to automotive lighting systems: 1. Signal lights: Including turn signals (hazard lights) and brake lights. Proper use of signal lights is crucial for safe driving. 2. Turn signals: Activated when turning, they flash intermittently to alert surrounding vehicles and pedestrians. 3. Brake lights: These bright lights inform following vehicles that the car ahead is slowing down or stopping. Improper use can easily cause rear-end collisions. 4. Night driving lights and position lights: Driving lights (commonly called headlights) should switch to low beam during oncoming traffic and return to high beam afterward to improve visibility. Use high-low beam switching to signal when passing intersections or overtaking. Position lights (commonly called parking lights) display the vehicle's width and length at night.
While driving, I noticed a yellow bulb-shaped icon with an exclamation mark lit up on the dashboard. This is a vehicle lighting system fault warning light, indicating that a bulb has burned out in the car. It could be one of the headlights, taillights, or brake lights that's malfunctioning. At first, I thought it was some major issue and immediately pulled over to check, only to find out that the left rear brake light wasn't working. I drove straight to the repair shop to replace the bulb, and it only cost me a few dollars. The mechanic said this kind of problem is quite common, especially with brake lights burning out frequently. Now, whenever I see this icon, I walk around the car to check myself, solving problems early to avoid others not seeing my brake signals at night. Actually, poor wiring connections can also cause this light to come on, so I regularly have the mechanic check all the wiring connections in the car.
