What does the snowflake symbol on a vehicle's dashboard indicate?

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GabrielleDella
07/29/25 11:35am
When a snowflake symbol appears on a vehicle's dashboard, it indicates that the outdoor temperature has dropped below zero degrees Celsius, warning of potential icy road conditions. The reasons for this snowflake symbol appearing include: 1. Extremely low outdoor temperatures; 2. Malfunctioning outdoor temperature sensor; 3. Signal transmission errors. Other important dashboard warning lights and their functions are: 1. Engine warning light: indicates engine malfunction; 2. Battery indicator: shows depleted battery or alternator failure; 3. Oil pressure warning light: signals insufficient oil level; 4. Coolant temperature warning light: indicates engine overheating; 5. Tire pressure monitoring light: alerts to abnormal tire pressure; 6. Antifreeze warning light: shows low antifreeze level.
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