What does the gear exclamation mark on the dashboard mean?
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Dashboard displaying a gear exclamation mark is the transmission system warning light, indicating an abnormality in the transmission. Possible causes include abnormal transmission operation, overheating, frequent gear shifts during high-speed braking or prolonged high-speed driving. Generally, you can continue driving, but acceleration capability may be reduced. It is recommended to pull over immediately, call the 4S store, and seek professional assistance. Exclamation mark indicator explanations: 1. A yellow irregular arc, unsealed at the top, with four small protrusions below and an exclamation mark in the middle: This is the tire pressure monitoring indicator. If this light comes on, it means one of the car's four tires has inappropriate or abnormal tire pressure, and you should stop to check the tires as soon as possible. 2. A circle in the middle with brackets on both sides and an exclamation mark inside: Represents the handbrake indicator. The light turns on when the handbrake is engaged and turns off when the handbrake is released.
I often see that warning light with an exclamation mark inside a gear on the dashboard when repairing cars—it's the transmission fault warning light. If it suddenly lights up while you're driving, you must not stubbornly continue driving. This is mostly caused by excessive transmission fluid temperature or insufficient fluid level, possibly due to aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and deceleration, or prolonged traffic congestion leading to inadequate heat dissipation. Additionally, a malfunctioning transmission sensor can also trigger this light. I recommend first finding a safe place to stop and check the transmission dipstick to see if the fluid level is normal. If you can manage to drive to the repair shop, avoid high-speed driving and use low gear to slowly move there. Transmission repairs can be quite costly, so pay attention to your driving habits regularly and change the transmission fluid periodically to prevent issues beforehand.
