What does the exclamation mark on the BMW 3 Series dashboard indicate?

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IanMarie
07/30/25 1:58am
There are three scenarios when an exclamation mark warning light appears on the car dashboard: 1. Exclamation mark inside a triangle: This is the general fault indicator light. If this light remains illuminated when the drivetrain is activated, it indicates an issue with the TCS (Traction Control System). 2. Exclamation mark inside a circled parenthesis: This is the brake system warning light. 3. Exclamation mark with a horizontal line below parentheses: This is the tire pressure monitoring warning light, which illuminates when one of the vehicle's tires has low pressure. Other illumination conditions: - Lights up when the handbrake is engaged and turns off when released; - Illuminates during driving if the brake fluid level is too low; - Lights up when there's a brake system malfunction.
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