The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph's, ME: MS, RPI, NY
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4 Wheel Drive These are 4 Wheel Drive Low Indicator symbols. They indicates that the 4 wheel drive is engaged at a low gear ratio. This ratio is useful when maximum power or traction is needed for steep climbs, sandy or muddy conditions, or off-road driving. Four wheel drive is often shown as 4×4 in …
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Differential Lock These are all versions of Differential Lock Indicator symbols, the first being Center Differential Lock indicators. The option to lock the differential may be available in an all-wheel drive vehicle. Turn it on only if you become stuck in mud or snow, or if you are driving on a loose surface off road …
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Economy Mode These are Economy Mode (ECO/ECON) or Function Operation Indicator symbols. Auto makers incorporate any number of automated operation adjustments to make a vehicle more green, meaning fuel efficient, at the touch of a button. ECO mode may reduce the setting of the air conditioner or the amount of torque delivered to the drive …
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Power, Sport Mode These are Power and Sport Mode Indicator symbols. The abbreviation PWR stands for Power. The ‘S’, for sport, is in a bumpy circle , which is meant to be a transmission ring gear. But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below. Otherwise return to our main Picture …
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Snow Mode These are Snow Mode Indicators symbols. Whether from an electronically controlled transmission or throttle (ECT) or in a hybrid vehicle, it indicates that this mode is active. The option controls the transmission electronically, keeping it in a higher gear (2nd or 3rd) or controlling the throttle for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces, like snow. But first, …
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Hybrid Snow Mode This is a Hybrid Snow Indicator symbol. Some vehicles feature an option that controls the transmission electronically, keeping it in a higher gear for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces, like snow. The indicator will be illuminated when the the vehicle is placed in this mode. But first, are you sure …
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EV Ready These are Hybrid Ready Indicator symbols. These indicators effectively tell a driver when a hybrid vehicle will respond to the accelerator. This is a replacement of sorts for the sound of a running gasoline engine, since in many cases, the gasoline engine will not be needed on start up. But first, is one …
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