What does the exclamation mark next to the P indicate as a fault?

[EmilioRose]

On the car's dashboard, the P with an exclamation mark indicates that the parking brake is engaged, which could mean the handbrake is not released or not fully released. Handbrake Indicator Light: The P stands for the handbrake indicator light. The function of the handbrake is to provide resistance to the car when parked, preventing it from rolling. The parking brake is either the handbrake or the parking gear in an automatic transmission, which locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. Other indicator lights on the car's dashboard include: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside is a general fault indicator. When this light appears, it means certain components of the car are experiencing issues, such as overheating of the dry dual-clutch transmission clutch, parking sensor failure, engine oil pressure sensor failure, or external light failure.