Tesla Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Tesla 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 Tesla. Lacking an internal combustion engine, their models use fewer warning lights then most. Nevertheless, those that are used are here. 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 only about 35 of them, but search carefully anyway!

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Serious trouble or fault indicators
Brake trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake booster fault indicator -- click for more
Parking brake indicators -- click for more
Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common or routine indicators
Seat belt reminder -- click for more
Door ajar indicator -- click for more
Frost warning indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
Master warning indicator -- click for more
Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Park brake fault indicator -- click for more
Stability control indicator -- click for more
Traction control off indicator -- click for more
Air suspension system trouble indicator -- click for more
Driver assist systems and accessory indicators
Brake hold indicator -- click for more
Cruise control indicator -- click for more
Tow mode indicators -- click for more
Transport mode indicator -- click for more
Electric vehicle indicators
Power limitation indicator -- click for more
Charge system fault indicator -- click for more
Charge system indicator -- click for more
Cold weather warning indicators -- click for more
Lighting indicators
Adaptive front lighting system malfunction indicator -- click for more
Automatic high beam indicators -- click for more
Fog lamps on indicator -- click for more
Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
Turn signal indicator -- click for more
High or low beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include the Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y.

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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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