Another Acronym page update

Acronym Page Update

We added a new set of indicators for a new system called G.O.A.T. or Goes Over Any-type of Terrain. This resulted in a new entry to our acronym page as well.

The system itself resulted in no less than 14 new indicators!!

None of those indicators feature the acronym itself, rather 14 “nearly” distinct images for 16 possible modes. We show a few of them here.

We say “nearly” because there are similarities in other images already in use. And Ford, which is responsible for the G.O.A.T. system uses elements in other images in related systems.

For instance, G.O.A.T. peripherally offers exhaust, steering and suspension settings within G.O.A.T. So left to right are a G.O.A.T., Steering and Exhaust Off-road options. Each includes the cactus and flag images alongside an exhaust pipe, a steering wheel and sloping ground.

For the record, we’re sure that Ford is looking for mileage from the use of GOAT, generally reserved for Greatest of All Time. They may even be looking to get a Tom Brady endorsement! But until that comes about, G.O.A.T. will remain just another automotive acronym.

So when we set up DashboardSymbols.com, one of the very first things we did was add a page of acronyms and the translations as a useful resource for drivers. Further, if the acronym is hosted as a separate entry, we provide a link to it.

Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators — some featuring only an acronym — that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym.

At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers.

The acronym page currently hosts over 230 automotive acronyms, including G.O.A.T. The page is here.

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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.