What does the yellow exclamation mark on the car dashboard mean?
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The yellow exclamation mark on the car dashboard means: 1. If the icon is a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark in the middle, it is the traction control system indicator light; 2. If the icon is a yellow bracket with an exclamation mark in the middle, it is the tire pressure monitoring indicator light, indicating that the tire pressure of a certain tire is insufficient and needs to be checked; 3. If the icon is a yellow gear with an exclamation mark in the middle, it is the automatic transmission fault warning light, indicating that there is a fault in the transmission or the transmission lubricant is below the normal range, or the lubricant needs to be replaced. Each dashboard indicator light and button has different functions. The car owner should accurately identify their meanings to promptly grasp the vehicle's condition.
I remember last time on the highway when a yellow exclamation mark popped up on the dashboard, it scared me so much that I immediately pulled over to check. That little light coming on is no joke—most commonly it's a tire pressure warning, maybe a nail punctured one of the tires causing a slow leak. It could also indicate brake system issues, like worn brake pads or low brake fluid. Once when my car's exclamation light came on, it turned out to be a burnt-out taillight. This light is like the car's health check alarm, reminding us not to push our luck. The safest move is to find a repair shop as soon as possible to scan the trouble codes. Definitely don't follow my friend's example of driving dozens of kilometers with it on—he ended up with completely leaked brake fluid and nearly had an accident.
