Genius iPhone hack lets you find out what car dashboard symbols actually mean

The anxiety of seeing an unfamiliar warning light illuminate your car's dashboard can be quite intense, especially when you're unsure of its meaning.

With the multitude of sensors built into modern cars, it's critical for drivers to stay calm and swiftly determine the significance of the alert to avert potential car trouble.

Yet, there's a savvy shortcut to understanding these dashboard symbols without even flipping through your vehicle handbook courtesy of your iPhone. In a recent TikTok video, user @dnay1.10 divulged this smart tip, empowering viewers to tackle car issues solo.

The process is impressively straightforward. Essentially, you snap a photo of the dashboard symbols.

TikTok user@dnay1.10 outlined the method, stating: "Did you know on your iPhone you can take a picture of [...] your car dash if a light comes on and it will tell you exactly what it is?"

The influencer proceeded to show how after capturing the image of the dashboard, you simply visit your photo gallery, then select the 'info' icon typically the third button from the left, marked by a star. Interestingly, this icon may change to a steering wheel image if your iPhone detects that the subject is car-related.

If the image doesn't feature a star, you're advised to snap another photo ensuring everything is crystal clear. Next, select 'Look Up Auto Symbol' to receive a detailed explanation of each symbol.

Clicking on any symbol will direct you to a page with comprehensive information.

Dnay explained: "Not only that, but it will do it with plants as well. So you can take a picture of a plant, go to your gallery, click on the information symbol at the bottom and then click on 'look up', then it's going to show you what the plants are. And you can do