What does the yellow exclamation mark on the Civic dashboard indicate?
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There are four possible scenarios when a yellow exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard: general fault, automatic transmission fault, abnormal tire pressure, or lighting fault. Below is a detailed analysis of these four situations: General Fault: An exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates a malfunction in the car's general performance, components, or functions. Possible causes include parking sensor failure, fuel cutoff system intervention or malfunction, external light failure, or engine oil pressure sensor malfunction. It is necessary to visit a 4S shop for inspection to identify the source of the fault. Automatic Transmission Fault: A yellow gear with an exclamation mark is the automatic transmission fault warning light, indicating a transmission malfunction or transmission lubricant level below the normal range. Transmission fluid should be replaced promptly. Abnormal Tire Pressure: An exclamation mark in the middle of a horizontal line under a bracket represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. This light illuminates when the car's 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's 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, or interior lights to identify the issue. Additionally, a red exclamation mark inside a circle with a bracket represents a brake system warning, indicating either a brake system malfunction or low brake fluid level. Immediate inspection of the brake system is required to avoid accidents.