Pontiac Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Pontiac Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Pontiac. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue). There are over 40 of them, so search carefully!

Serious trouble or fault indicators
	Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
	Brake trouble indicators -- click for more
	More brake trouble indicators -- click for more
	Oil warning light -- click for more
	Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
	Power steering fault indicator -- click for more
	Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common or routine indicators
	Seat belt reminder -- click for more
	Security indicators -- click for more
	Door or trunk ajar indicator -- click for more
	Service reminder indicator -- click for more
	Check or change oil indicator -- click for more
	Low coolant indicator -- click for more
	Low fuel indicator -- click for more
	Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
	Check engine lights -- click for more
	Reduced engine power indicator -- click for more
	Electronic stability and traction control indicators -- click for more
	Stability control off indicators -- click for more
	Traction control off and trouble indicators -- click for more
	Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
	Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
	All wheel drive fault indicators -- click for more
	Another all wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
Advanced systems and accessories indicators
	Brake hold indicator -- click for more
	Up shift indicators -- click for more
	Cruise control indicators -- click for more
Lighting indicators
	Lamps on indicator -- click for more
	Daytime running lamps indicator -- click for more
	Tail lamps on indicator -- click for more
	Fog lamp indicator -- click for more
	Turn signal indicator -- click for more
	High beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include G3, G5, G6, G8, Grand Prix, Solstice, Torrent, and Vibe.

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