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Shift Lock These are Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) or an Engine Start Operation Indicator symbols. When the ignition is on, ASL locks the shifter in neutral or park. The symbol of a shoe inside the typical circular brake symbol is a reminder that the brake must be stepped on to release the lock and shift …
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EV Mode These are (Electric Vehicle) EV MODE Indicator symbols. Hybrid vehicle manufacturers may allow drivers to choose to operate the vehicle with the electric motor only powered by the hybrid battery for as long the battery will hold out. The vehicle will then automatically switch back to its internal combustion engine. This indicator, with …
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Message Indicator This is a Message Indicator symbol. It is used to alert the driver to a message that will be found on the instrument panel’s message display. It may be necessary to “scroll” through various message screens using a selector wheel on the steering wheel to see the appropriate message. It may be a …
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Collision Mitigation This is the Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) Indicator symbol. It is a radar-based system that can warn a driver of a potential collision or even apply the brakes on its own to prevent one. These systems are all moving in the direction of automatic braking, which all manufacturers have promised to install …
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Park Brake These symbols are Parking Brake Indicator symbols. There are a number of considerations. The symbol to the far left simply indicates that the parking, or emergency brake is engaged. Be sure to disengage the parking or emergency brake before attempting to drive. Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If …
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Catalytic Converter This is the Catalytic Converter Warning symbol. The image, which looks like flames, heat or wavy lines rising from a pipe, indicates an overheated, damaged or malfunctioning catalytic converter. The converter is vital to the proper operation of the engine, so some vehicles may reduce the engine’s power automatically. And of course, it …
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Automotive Warning Light Anti-logic
There Is Little Logic In Warning Lights We’ve taken thousands of calls in service departments over the years and there is nearly no end to the way drivers describe the various warning lights that pop up on their instrument panels. These, of course, are not car people, just average every day drivers trying to describe …
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