What does the exclamation mark in Lexus mean?

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RyanMarie
07/28/25 2:14pm
There are five situations when an exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, which are general faults, automatic transmission faults, brake system faults, abnormal tire pressure, and lighting faults. The following is a detailed analysis of the five situations: General faults: An exclamation mark inside a triangle. If this symbol lights up, it indicates a fault in the general performance or components and functions of the car. Main faults include parking sensor failure, fuel cut-off system intervention or failure, external light failure, engine oil pressure sensor failure, etc. It is necessary to go to a 4S shop for inspection to find out the source of the fault. Automatic transmission faults: An exclamation mark inside a yellow gear. This is the automatic transmission fault warning light, indicating that there is a fault in the transmission or the transmission lubricating oil is below the normal range. The transmission oil needs to be replaced in time. Brake system faults: An exclamation mark in the middle of a circle with brackets. This represents a warning of the brake system, mainly including brake system failure and low brake fluid level. The brake system needs to be inspected immediately to avoid accidents. Abnormal tire pressure: An exclamation mark in the middle of a horizontal line under brackets. This represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. When the tire pressure of the car is too low, this warning light will light up. It is necessary to check the tire pressure of the car and restore it to the normal range. Lighting faults: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark. This is the lighting fault indicator light, indicating that a car light has failed. Solution: Go to a 4S shop for inspection and treatment as soon as possible, or you can check it yourself. Focus on checking commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, and interior lighting to see where the problem is.
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