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I was hoping someone could help me. I own a 1998 Toyota Carib and a warning light has appeared on the dash.

It's yellow in colour and has two small arrows pointing at a tiny dot. It has brackets around it also and a wiggly line underneath.

I've tried googling to find an image like it without success.

Can anyone tell me what this warning light means?

Michel

From the "Ask Jack" archives - 2 November 2009

Firstly a quick overview on warning light colours in general.

Red are panic lights, orange are indicator lights and green or blue are to tell you that certain components are operating.

When a red light appears when driving or does not go out when the engine has started, you must stop immediately and seek help.

Orange lights tell you that something needs attention and may not operate correctly, but does not normally stop you from driving.

Green or blue lights indicate that the lights are on high beam, your driving lights are on or perhaps the indicators are engaged.

The yellow light you refer to is, I suspect, an uneven tyre pressure indicator warning.

If that diagnosis is correct, your Carib could have uneven tyre pressures left to right, front to rear or the tyres are worn unevenly