What does the snowflake symbol on the car dashboard mean?
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The snowflake symbol displayed on the car dashboard is a warning to the driver that the outside temperature is low or the road surface is icy and slippery, indicating the need for cautious driving. If the car is equipped with a snow mode, this symbol means the vehicle has switched to snow mode. A red snowflake light indicates that the outside temperature is below zero degrees Celsius, while a yellow light appears when the temperature is between 0 and 4 degrees Celsius. Most dashboard displays rely on sensors, where the sensing device changes its resistance value based on the monitored object's state, which is then displayed on the dashboard. Examples include the coolant level warning light, fuel level indicator, washer fluid level indicator, charging indicator, high/low beam indicator, transmission gear indicator, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) warning light, traction control indicator, and airbag warning light.