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Traction Control These are all Traction and Active Traction Control Indicator symbols. They indicate that the system has been activated and doing its job to maintain traction in slippery conditions, hence the green color. Like other text indicators, they intend to inform more directly than diagrams. But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, …
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Suspension Setting These are Suspension Setting and Malfunction Indicator symbols. In green, they denote settings. In yellow/amber/orange they indicate a problem with the suspension system, with one notable exception. Many high-end vehicles provide the ability to adjust the shock absorber damping mode. A Sport setting will stiffen the ride, while a Comfort or Soft setting will …
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Low Washer Fluid These are all Low Windshield Washer Fluid Indicator symbols. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. The first and last images actually resemble an open hand-held fan, which is supposed to be the windshield. The dashed lines represent two steams of water, also used in the second image but …
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Door Ajar etc. These are Door Ajar or Door Open Indicators. Other related symbols are below. Close the door, trunk lid, rear hatch, hood, or whatever is shown as open in the image as soon as possible. The second image is that of a mini van with the sliding doors shown open on either side. …
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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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