Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

Low Coolant Warning Symbols

Low Coolant These are Low Coolant Warning lights. With or without the arrow or "chimney", their meaning is somewhat straightforward, in…

7 months ago

Oil Warning Dashboard Lights

Oil Warning One of the first idiot lights, the warning light to the far left, featuring an old-school oil can…

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Temperature Warning Dashboard Indicators

Overheat One of the original idiot lights, at least in red, this is the Temperature Warning lights or symbols. The…

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Master Dashboard Warning Light and Attention Indicators

Master Light These are both Master Dashboard Warning Light and Attention symbols, in red. If this light is on, there will…

7 months ago

Low Brake Pad Warning Lights

Low Brake Pad This a Low Brake Pad warning light. Some vehicle manufacturers include this symbol, which is intended to…

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Dashboard Indicators

Tire Pressure Monitor This is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) or Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) warning light symbol. It…

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Antilock Braking System Dashboard Trouble Lights

Antilock Brakes This text symbol, ABS, stands for Antilock Braking System. The second symbol is the Canadian version, and those that…

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Charging System Dashboard Trouble Lights

Charge System One of the original "idiot" lights, the symbol to the left indicates a serious problem with the Charging…

7 months ago

Brake Trouble Dashboard Symbols

Brake Trouble This symbol, and the Canadian version below, is a Brake Trouble Indicator symbol. Either symbol could indicate a…

7 months ago

E-Boost Dashboard Indicators

E-Boost System These are E-Boost System or PowerShot System Indicator symbols. It will be seen as a lightning bolt in…

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