Your car interprets these messages through symbols. One common dashboard signal is the triangle with an exclamation mark at the center. This symbol is typically a warning or alert about some issue ...

DRIVERS are only just learning what the squiggly symbol on their car dashboard means. Understanding the meaning of the light could help prevent costly repairs if motorists know how to act.

Your car's dashboard is more than just a panel of controls and switches for the different features of your vehicle. It also serves as a warning system with its different symbols and indicator lights.