What Does the Yellow Exclamation Mark Warning Light in a Car Mean?
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When a yellow exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, there are four possible scenarios: general faults, automatic transmission faults, abnormal tire pressure, and lighting faults. Below is a detailed analysis of these four situations: General Faults: An exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates a fault in the car's general performance, components, or functions. Common issues include parking sensor faults, fuel cutoff system intervention or malfunction, external light faults, and engine oil pressure sensor faults. 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 problem with the transmission or that the transmission fluid is below the normal range. The 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 turns on when the tire pressure is too low. Check the car's 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 perform a self-check, focusing on commonly used bulbs such as turn signals, fog lights, and interior lights to identify the issue. There is also a red exclamation mark inside a circle with brackets, which represents a warning for the braking system, mainly indicating a fault in the braking system or low brake fluid level. The braking system should be inspected immediately to avoid accidents.
