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What Does the Exclamation Mark Mean on a BMW?

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MacDaniel
07/29/25 4:38pm
An exclamation mark appearing on the car dashboard indicates an abnormality or malfunction in the corresponding system. There are many indicator lights on the car dashboard that feature an exclamation mark, such as the tire pressure indicator, lighting fault indicator, steering system fault indicator, braking system fault light, transmission fault indicator, and windshield wiper fault indicator. Below is a detailed introduction to the exclamation mark warning lights: General Fault: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates a general performance or component and function fault in the car. Common issues include parking sensor faults, fuel cutoff system intervention or faults, external light faults, engine oil pressure sensor faults, etc. 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 fault in the transmission or that the transmission lubricant is below the normal range. The transmission fluid should be replaced promptly. Braking System Fault: A circle with parentheses and an exclamation mark in the middle represents a braking system warning, mainly indicating a fault in the braking system or low brake fluid levels. The braking system should be inspected immediately to avoid accidents. Tire Pressure Abnormality: A horizontal line with parentheses and an exclamation mark below represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. This light will illuminate when the 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, indicating a fault in one of the car lights. Solution: Visit a 4S shop for inspection as soon as possible or perform a self-check, focusing on commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, and interior lights to identify the issue. In addition, during daily vehicle use, the warning lights displayed on the dashboard are divided into two colors—yellow and red—to indicate different levels of severity: Yellow indicates a fault in the corresponding system, but the issue is not very severe. Reduce speed and proceed to the nearest repair point to eliminate potential safety hazards. Red indicates a very serious problem in the corresponding system. If this occurs, do not continue driving. Pull over immediately and seek professional assistance to prevent unpredictable risks to the vehicle and personal safety. It is important to note that when the car is started, all lights will illuminate as the system performs an automatic check. After the check is completed, the lights will turn off automatically. If a light does not illuminate when the ignition is turned on, remains lit without turning off, or lights up while driving, it indicates a fault in the related system. In such cases, seek professional help promptly to inspect and eliminate safety hazards.
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