what the signal that shows a car symbol on the dashboard with lines from the

It sounds like the symbol for traction control! or it could be rear lights malfunction. Check the operation of all the rear lights, I've seen the third brake light fail a lot. Check here http://repairpal.com/automobile-owners-manuals-online or try this link you may be able to down load a free copy of the owner's manual for your vehicle http://www.autousermanual.com/