Dashboard Symbols

Warning Symbols and Indicators

Are you seeing new dashboard symbols, warning lights or indicators on your instrument panel? We have the information on warning and fault lights and dashboard symbols that you need.

We began in 2010, and since then have made this site into the most comprehensive anywhere in the world. The site holds over 1,200 symbols, indicators, warning and fault lights seen on instrument panels across the industry.

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Models covered include those from Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fisker, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Holden, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Karma, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Opel, Polestar, Pontiac, Porsche, Ram, Rivian, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Wagoneer (now Jeep again).

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Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow.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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