Low Speed, Crawl and Terrain Assist Indicator Symbols

Terrain Assist

These are Low Speed, Crawl, and Terrain Assist Indicator symbols. The symbols have a similar look, depicting and SUV-like vehicle on surfaces of various angles and composition. A given symbol will be active only when the system is activated, so if its a surprise, look for an off switch. It will likely have the same symbol on it. Makers of 4-wheel drive vehicles have developed systems to help drivers in off-road environments such as rugged or slippery terrain or steep grades.

• But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.
• Otherwise return to our main Picture Symbols page and scan again!

Symbols seen in black and white are commonly accompanied by a text message. The systems are either on standby and available to use or unavailable. The text message provide the  necessary information.

Crawl Control

One manufacturer offers this indicator with the set of bars and the word CRAWL above it. It indicates that simply that Crawl Control is turned on.  Then the system mode can be chosen: Lo, Lo-Mid, Mid, Mid-Hi and Hi. The range moves from essentially rough roads to very gravelly or snow covered roads.

This yellow/amber/orange indicators are All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) indicators. It is shown to confirm that the ATPC system is enabled, unlike the fault indicators below. The color is chosen by the manufacturer.

Jeep and Ram set

Two manufacturers, Jeep and Ram, see this as Selec-Speed Control (SSC) and is intended for off-road driving in 4WD Low only. The companies have also chosen to use the image both in black and white and green. They mean exactly the dame thing, which is that SSC is active.

As with the other systems, SSC maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling engine torque and brakes. It is activated by pushing the SSC switch.

Note that the company also uses versions seen at the opening of this page.

Malfunction Indicators

This versions indicates a problem with the systems or have been turned off. This is why it is seen in yellow/amber/orange. If it is seen, your dealer or a qualified service shop will be needed. The symbol is shown as a car on an angled line alone or inside a circle which itself is inside brackets. The circle and brackets are commonly used in symbols that involve the the vehicle’s brake system.

Hill Start and Grade Assist

Note that we have separated Hill Start Assist and Grade Assist to their own respective pages. Hill Start Assist (right) is here and Grade Assist (far right) is here.

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