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What does the yellow exclamation mark light in a car mean?

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JudeFitz

07/29/25 2:01pm

When a yellow exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, it can indicate four possible situations: general fault, automatic transmission fault, abnormal tire pressure, or lighting fault. Below is a detailed analysis of these four scenarios: General Fault: An exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates a general performance or component malfunction in the car. Common issues include parking sensor failure, fuel cut-off system intervention or malfunction, external light failure, or engine oil pressure sensor failure. It is recommended to visit a 4S shop for inspection to identify the source of the fault. Automatic Transmission Fault: A yellow gear with an exclamation mark inside is the automatic transmission fault warning light, indicating a transmission malfunction or low transmission fluid level. The transmission fluid should be replaced promptly. Abnormal Tire Pressure: An exclamation mark below a horizontal line inside parentheses represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. This light illuminates when the tire pressure is too low. Check the tire pressure and restore it to the normal range. Lighting Fault: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark is the lighting fault indicator, signaling a malfunction in one of the car lights. Solution: Visit a 4S shop for inspection as soon as possible, or conduct a self-check focusing on commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, and interior lights to identify the issue. Additionally, a red exclamation mark inside a circle with parentheses indicates a brake system warning, typically signaling a brake system malfunction or low brake fluid level. Immediate inspection of the brake system is necessary to prevent accidents.

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