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What does the warning light with a red triangle and exclamation point on the instrument panel mean?
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The warning light in the shape of a triangle with a red exclamation point, which can be found on the instrument panel of many cars, indicates a general failure of the vehicle. It comes on together with one or more additional warning lights or messages on the display, in order to better define the fault.
Posted on: 31 October 2021 by ScegliAuto

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