What does the exclamation mark in the middle of a sun symbol indicate as a warning light?
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A sun symbol with an exclamation mark in the middle indicates a damaged car bulb. Below are specific details about car bulb damage: 1. Meaning: The left side features an icon resembling a steering wheel, and the right side has an exclamation mark, with the entire icon in red. This is the steering system warning light, indicating an issue with the steering system. A triangle with an exclamation mark inside is a general problem indicator light. This light signifies that certain components of the car have issues, such as overheating of the dry dual-clutch transmission clutch, parking sensor problems, engine oil pressure sensor issues, external light problems, etc. The entire symbol is yellow, shaped like an irregular arc unsealed at the top with four small protrusions at the bottom and an exclamation mark in the middle. This is the tire pressure monitoring indicator, also known as the tire pressure warning light, indicating abnormal tire pressure. 2. Cause: The bulb failure warning light illuminates when a bulb in the car is damaged, alerting the owner to inspect all the car's lights immediately. In most cases, replacing the faulty bulb will automatically turn off the bulb failure warning light. Common car bulbs include: turn signals, brake lights, license plate lights, marker lights, front and rear fog lights, reverse lights, high beam headlights, and low beam headlights.
I've been running an auto repair shop for over a decade, and every day I encounter panicked car owners asking about that warning light with a sun and exclamation mark on the dashboard. Let me tell you, that's the brake system malfunction warning light, and nine times out of ten it's due to insufficient brake fluid. There was this one time when Master Li's Touareg had this light on but he kept driving anyway, and the brake fluid completely leaked out—he almost rear-ended someone. My advice is, if you see this light, pull over immediately and first check the brake fluid reservoir level under the hood. If it's below the minimum mark, do not move the car. It could also mean the brake pads are worn out or a sensor is faulty, which requires a diagnostic tool to read the trouble codes. Don't hesitate to call a tow truck—replacing brake pads only costs a few hundred bucks, which is way cheaper than dealing with an accident.
