What does the 'stop' indicator on the car dashboard mean?

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MacIsabella
07/30/25 2:40am
It is a mandatory stop warning light, which typically illuminates simultaneously with other warning lights such as low engine oil pressure, low brake fluid level, or high coolant temperature. When this light appears, the engine must be stopped immediately. This warning light is interconnected with the 'engine oil pressure', 'low brake fluid level', 'coolant temperature gauge', and 'electronic brake force distribution system failure' warning lights. Details about the STOP indicator on the dashboard: 1. Description one: The STOP light is not an independent indicator; there are also other warning lights on the dashboard including coolant temperature, oil pressure, air pressure, engine, and cab indicators. 2. Description two: The STOP light will illuminate when any component malfunctions. For example, if the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high during driving, the coolant warning light will come on, and the STOP light will also illuminate to indicate an engine fault. 3. Description three: There is also a yellow light on the dashboard, while the STOP light is red. A yellow light indicates a general fault, whereas a red light signifies a severe fault.
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