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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Over the Air Update Indicators

Over the air update indicator

Over The Air Update This is an Over the Air (OTA) Update Available Indicator symbol. It appears in the shape of a cloud with an exclamation point inside it in black and white. Depending on the manufacturer, this may appear in the information display or on the large infotainment screen in the center of the …

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Seat Backrest Not Engaged Dashboard Indicator

Back rest unlatched

Seat Backrest These are Seat Backrest Not Engaged or Latched Indicator symbols. It is seen in black and white in the center information display or in yellow/amber/orange as a more traditional warning light. Each will be seen along with a text message that will identify the exact seat that is actually in need of attention. …

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Hybrid Vehicle Operation Mode Dashboard Indicators

Hybrid mode standby

EV Mode Indicators This and the images that follow below are Hybrid EV Mode Indicator symbols. They are related to the operational state of a hybrid vehicle. The first two indicate that the EV Mode is switched on and operating when in green, but is unavailable when shown in gray scale. Availability depends on factors …

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Transport Mode Dashboard Indicator

Transport Mode This is a Transport Mode Indicator symbol. It is used by electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to indicate the vehicle is in neutral and the the wheels can turn freely for transportation or towing purposes. Before moving on, is this truly your symbol?? If not, you can return to our main Text Symbols page …

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Mitsubishi Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Mitsubishi Logo

Mitsubishi Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mitsubishi. Click the link to the right of …

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Heated Steering Wheel On Indicator

Heated Steering wheel indicator

Heated Wheel These are Heated Steering Wheel On Indicator symbols. The indicator looks like a broken steering wheel with wavy lines radiating up from one side meant to show heat. It is seen only when the heat function is turned on by the driver and appears in yellow/amber, unless it is seen in the center display, …

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Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) Dashboard Indicator

iMT indicator

Intelligent Transmission These are intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) Indicator symbols found only in cars with a manual transmission. iMT controls the engine speed to suit the driver’s operation of the clutch pedal and shift lever. This helps the driver shift gears more smoothly. Further, when the clutch pedal is operated, the iMT helps reduce shift …

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