What Does the Yellow Exclamation Mark on the Car Dashboard Mean?
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When a yellow exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, it can indicate one of four possible issues: general faults, automatic transmission faults, abnormal tire pressure, or lighting faults. Below is a detailed analysis of these four scenarios: General Faults: An exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates a malfunction in the car's general performance, components, or functions. Common causes include parking sensor failure, fuel cutoff system intervention or malfunction, external light failure, or engine oil pressure sensor issues. It is recommended to visit a 4S shop for inspection to identify the source of the problem. Automatic Transmission Faults: A yellow gear with an exclamation mark is the automatic transmission fault warning light, indicating a transmission issue or low transmission fluid levels. Immediate replacement of transmission fluid is required. Abnormal Tire Pressure: An exclamation mark inside a horizontal line beneath a parenthesis represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. This light turns on when the tire pressure is too low. Check the tire pressure and restore it to the normal range. Lighting Faults: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark is the lighting fault indicator, signaling a malfunction in one of the car's lights. Solution: Visit a 4S shop for inspection as soon as possible, or perform 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 due to brake system failure or low brake fluid levels. Immediate inspection of the brake system is necessary to prevent accidents.
