What does the exclamation mark on the Tiida dashboard mean?
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There are five possible scenarios when an exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, namely general malfunction, automatic transmission failure, brake system failure, abnormal tire pressure, and lighting malfunction. Below is a detailed analysis of these five situations: General malfunction: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates that the vehicle's general performance, components, or functions have malfunctioned. Common issues include parking sensor failure, fuel cut-off system intervention or malfunction, external light failure, engine oil pressure sensor failure, etc. It is necessary to visit a 4S shop for inspection to identify the source of the malfunction. Automatic transmission failure: A yellow gear with an exclamation mark inside is the automatic transmission failure warning light, indicating that there is a problem with the transmission or the transmission lubricant level is below the normal range. Transmission fluid should be replaced promptly. Brake system failure: An exclamation mark inside a circle with parentheses represents a brake system warning, primarily indicating brake system malfunction or low brake fluid level. Immediate inspection of the brake system is required to avoid accidents. Abnormal tire pressure: An exclamation mark with a horizontal line below the parentheses represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light, which illuminates when the tire pressure is too low. Check the tire pressure and restore it to the normal range. Lighting malfunction: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark is the lighting malfunction indicator, signaling that a vehicle light has failed. 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.
When the exclamation mark appears on the Tiida's dashboard, I usually recall my driving conditions first. This universal warning light with an exclamation mark in a yellow triangle is like the car winking at you to hint at an issue. The most common cause is low tire pressure - last time it suddenly lit up when I was driving on the highway, and sure enough, one tire had a slow leak when I pulled over to check. It could also mean a door isn't closed properly or the trunk isn't locked tight, which is especially easy to overlook. If you don't tighten the fuel cap after refueling, it will remind you too. The most annoying is when there's a brake system problem - never ignore that red exclamation mark in parentheses; pull over immediately to check the brake fluid level. Never take any dashboard warning lights lightly, especially before long trips - it's best to check these details in advance.
