What does the exclamation mark light on the dashboard mean?
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When an exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, there are five possible scenarios: general faults, automatic transmission faults, braking system faults, abnormal tire pressure, and lighting faults. Below is a detailed analysis of these five situations: General Faults: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates a malfunction in the car's general performance, components, or functions. Common issues include parking sensor faults, fuel cutoff system intervention or failure, external light faults, or engine oil pressure sensor faults. It is necessary to visit a 4S shop for inspection to identify the source of the fault. Automatic Transmission Fault: A yellow gear with an exclamation mark inside is the automatic transmission fault warning light, indicating a transmission fault or transmission lubricant level below the normal range. Transmission oil should be replaced promptly. Braking System Fault: A circle with parentheses and an exclamation mark in the middle represents a braking system warning, typically indicating a braking system malfunction or low brake fluid level. Immediate inspection of the braking system is required to avoid accidents. Abnormal Tire Pressure: A horizontal line with parentheses and an exclamation mark below represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. This light illuminates when the car's tire pressure is too low. Check the tire pressure and restore it to the normal range. Lighting Fault: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark is the lighting fault indicator, signaling a malfunction in one of the car's lights. Solution: Visit a 4S shop for inspection as soon as possible, or conduct a self-check focusing on commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, and interior lighting to identify the issue.
