What Does the Exclamation Mark on a Car Dashboard Mean?

[Tobias]

An exclamation mark displayed on a car dashboard can indicate different issues depending on the context: 1. A circular exclamation mark is the brake system fault light; 2. A parenthesis exclamation mark is the tire pressure warning light; 3. A yellow triangle exclamation mark indicates the traction control fault light; 4. A yellow gear dashboard light with a circular exclamation mark represents the automatic transmission fault warning light. Essential dashboard warning lights that require immediate inspection include: 1. The tire pressure warning light, which illuminates when there is an issue with tire pressure; 2. The ABS indicator, signaling a fault in the anti-lock braking system that must be checked promptly; 3. The engine fault indicator, which shows the engine's operating status—usually yellow or red—and requires immediate engine inspection if it stays lit; 4. The battery indicator, which should turn off during normal startup—if it lights up, it indicates a battery issue that needs prompt repair.