What does the red car exclamation mark on the dashboard mean?
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The red car exclamation mark on the dashboard is the brake system warning light. When this warning light illuminates, it indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's braking system. Immediate inspection is required to prevent potential safety hazards. There are several reasons why the brake system warning light may come on, including severely worn brake pads, insufficient brake fluid, overheated brake pads, or driving with the parking brake engaged. Brake fluid plays a crucial role in the vehicle's braking system. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the force applied is transmitted by the master cylinder piston through the brake fluid to the wheel cylinders at each wheel, causing the brake pads to contact the wheels and thereby stopping the vehicle.