What does the yellow exclamation mark on the Tiguan dashboard mean?
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When a yellow exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, there are 4 possible scenarios: general fault, automatic transmission fault, abnormal tire pressure, or lighting fault. Below is a detailed analysis of these 4 situations: General Fault: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates a malfunction in the car's general performance, components, or functions. Common issues 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 fault or low transmission fluid level. The transmission fluid should be replaced promptly. Abnormal Tire Pressure: A horizontal line under a bracket with an exclamation mark in the middle 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 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, or interior lights to identify the issue. There is also a red exclamation mark inside a circle with a bracket, which represents a brake system warning. This could indicate a brake system failure or low brake fluid level. Immediate inspection of the brake system is required to prevent accidents.
