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Receiving a warning symbol of like a POT with a exclamation sign

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by Sid786, Dec 15, 2017.

  1. Sid786

    Sid786 Active Member

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    Receiving a warning symbol starting this morning, which is like a POT with a exclamation sign on my dashboard?

    Something like this:
    | ! |
    \__/

    Can someone please let me know, what is this indicating.
     
    #1 Sid786, Dec 15, 2017
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    low tire pressure?:confused:
     
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    Check your tire pressures...
     

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    It's the cross section of a tire with an exclamation point in the middle.

    See page 190 and 656 of your owners manual, but DO check your air pressure. Every time you get a big temp drop, expect your tire pressure to be lower than normal. It may not be enough to make the light come on. Check them anyway after a big 10° - 20° or more drop.
     
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    Thank you guys. Yesterday I filled the Toyota survey and one question was 'do you see low oil' i.e., oil is burning which is a common problem in many of the new cars. The pot like symbol reminds me of that question and worried me.

    Yes, we had a drop in temp in the past few days. So that explains the low tire pressure.
     
    #5 Sid786, Dec 15, 2017
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    Be sure to add air to the tires. Otherwise, you will experience lower mileage and increased tire wear.
     
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    Why would a new car burn oil?
     
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    odd question for a new purchase survey.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Could the pot leaf have been a snowflake?
    Toyotas have such a warning light come on when the outside temps are at 37F or lower to warn you to look for ice.
     
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    Sid, I lost about 10psi Wednesday night. Inflating the tires back up to my pressure was the least of my problems.
     
    #10 JimN, Dec 16, 2017
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