What does the yellow exclamation mark on the Highlander dashboard mean?
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When a yellow exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, it can indicate four possible situations: general faults, automatic transmission faults, abnormal tire pressure, or lighting faults. Below is a detailed analysis of these four scenarios: General Faults: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates a malfunction in the car's general performance, components, or functions. Common causes include parking sensor failure, fuel cut-off system intervention or malfunction, external light failure, or engine oil pressure sensor failure. 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 inside is the automatic transmission fault warning light, indicating a transmission malfunction or transmission fluid level below the normal range. The transmission fluid should be replaced promptly. Abnormal Tire Pressure: An exclamation mark inside a horizontal line under a bracket 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 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. Alternatively, you can check yourself, focusing on commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, or interior lights, to identify the problem. There is also a red exclamation mark inside a circle with parentheses, which represents a brake system warning. It mainly indicates brake system failure or low brake fluid level. The brake system should be inspected immediately to avoid accidents.
