Road hazard insurance Three weeks ago, I replaced the tires on the Kia Niro. An add-on to consider was road hazard insurance. I chose to buy ($24.99 per tire or $99.96), and I’m glad I did. Here’s the breakdown. Two days ago I got a little careless in a parking lot and clipped a curb …
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Windshield defrost These are Windshield Defrost or Defog Indicator symbols. For reasons known only to Rivian, they have decided that a new set of indicators is needed in order to defrost a windshield and, further, that three different colors are required. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. …
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Tailgate and liftgate malfunction These are Tailgate and Liftgate Malfunction Indicator symbols. One or these will be seen when the tailgate or liftgate or both does/do not close properly. They are presented in red as what might be mistaken as tailgate or liftgate ajar indicators with an exclamation point added. The exclamation points are ridiculously …
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Hood malfunction This is a Hood Malfunction Indicator symbol. It appears when the hood does not close properly. It is seen in red as what might be mistaken as a hood ajar indicator with an exclamation point added. The exclamation point is ridiculously small and may be missed by the driver. Before continuing, is this …
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Rear door back-up exit fix Tesla‘s own customers, concerned about the safety of their back seat passengers in the event of a power loss, have created their own rear door back-up exit fix. My sister-in-law sent the two pictures that follow, which is a clever variation on solutions found on various Tesla forums for her …
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Side Collision Warning These are Intersection or Side Collision Warning Indicator symbols. They warn of a possible collision from the side. The images are all of a vehicle seen fully from the side and are always shown in red. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you …
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Rear Collision Warning These symbols are Rear Collision Warning Indicator symbols. They resemble many of the forward collision warning symbols that have become relatively common across the industry, these are specifically used to warn or avoid a possible collision from behind. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. …
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Marc Favreau
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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