Oldsmobile Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Oldsmobile 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 Oldsmobile. 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 nearly 50 of them, so search carefully!

Serious trouble or fault indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake warning Canada
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning lights -- click for moreLow oil pressure indicator
Temperature Warning Light SymbolTemperature warning indicators -- click for moreHot coolant indicator
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common or routine indicators
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicators -- click for moreText Security Indicator
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor, trunk, gate ajar indicators -- click for moreTrank ajar indicator
Oil Change Indicator SymbolService reminder indicators -- click for moreCheck oil level indicator
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for moreLow washer fluid indicator
Trouble or fault indicators
Check Engine Light TextCheck engine lights -- click for moreCheck engine light
Service Engine Soon IndicatorAnother check engine light -- click for more
Reduced Engine Power LightReduced engine power indicators -- click for moreReduced eng power indicator
Check gauge indicatorCheck gauges indicators -- click for moreCheck gauges indicator
Low Coolant WarningLow coolant indicator -- click for more
Low trac indicatorElectronic stability and traction control indicators -- click for more
Traction control activeMore electronic stability and traction control indicators -- click for moreTrac on indicatorTraction active indicator
Traction control off and trouble indicators -- click for morePCS indicatorTraction Control System Warning Light
Service traction control indicatorService traction control indicators -- click for moreService traction system indicator
Antilock Warning IndicatorAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator Canada
AWD Malfunction IndicatorAll wheel drive fault indicators -- click for moreService AWD indicator
AWD disable indicatorAll wheel drive disabled indicator -- click for moreAll wheel drive disabled
Accessory indicators
Up Shift IndicatorUp shift indicator -- click for more
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicators -- click for moreCruise Control Indicator
Lighting indicators
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include Alero, Aurora, Bravada, Intrigue, and Silhouette.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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