What Does the Yellow Exclamation Mark Warning Light Mean?
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When a yellow exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard, it indicates one of four possible issues: general faults, automatic transmission faults, abnormal tire pressure, or lighting system faults. Below is a detailed analysis of these four scenarios: General Faults: A triangle with an exclamation mark inside indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's general performance, components, or functions. Common causes include parking sensor failure, fuel cutoff system intervention or malfunction, external light failure, or engine oil pressure sensor issues. It is recommended to visit a 4S shop for diagnosis and repair 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 low transmission fluid level. The transmission fluid should be replaced promptly. Abnormal Tire Pressure: An exclamation mark inside a horizontal line under a parenthesis represents the tire pressure monitoring warning light. This light illuminates when the tire pressure is too low. Check the tire pressure and adjust it to the normal range. Lighting System Fault: A yellow bulb with an exclamation mark is the lighting fault indicator, signaling a malfunction in one of the vehicle'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, and interior lights to identify the issue. Additionally, a red exclamation mark inside a circled parenthesis indicates a braking system warning, typically due to brake system failure or low brake fluid level. Immediate inspection and repair of the braking system are necessary to prevent accidents.
