What does the yellow exclamation mark on the Tiguan indicate?
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The reasons why the Tiguan displays a yellow exclamation mark: 1. Forgetting to release the handbrake or not releasing it completely; 2. Brake pads locking up in one of the four wheels; 3. Brake circuit malfunction or brake pedal stuck. This symbol indicates a fault in the vehicle's braking system, which could be due to excessive brake pad wear, damaged sensors, or insufficient brake fluid. The Tiguan has a length of 4506mm, width of 1809mm, height of 1685mm, and a wheelbase of 2684mm. The Tiguan is equipped with industry-leading 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engines, features a 5-door, 5-seat SUV body type, and has a top speed of 190km/h.
My family's Tiguan had the yellow exclamation mark light up last week too, and it wasn't until I took it to the repair shop that I figured out the common causes for this warning light in Volkswagen vehicles: abnormal tire pressure is absolutely the prime suspect, especially when the weather gets colder and tire pressure drops most frequently—you need to check all four tires immediately; another possible cause is brake system issues, like in my case where the brake fluid was below the minimum level—after topping it up, the warning light went off; some folks in the car owners' group have also encountered false alarms from the electronic stability system, which might disappear after restarting the vehicle. I remember one time my sister's car's computer went haywire, and even low windshield washer fluid could trigger this warning light—German cars have overly sensitive sensors. In short, if you see this light, don't push your luck; quickly use the onboard diagnostic tool to read the fault codes, or better yet, drive straight to the repair shop to be safe.
