Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.

Ignition Position Dashboard Indicators

Ignition Position Symbols

Push indicatorOn indicatorAdaptive Cruise Control IndicatorThese are Ignition Position Dashboard Indicators symbols. The first shows an arrow pointing at a button, presumably the Start / Stop button, and indicates the brake or clutch is pressed and the car can be started. The second is simply the word ON in green, which indicates that the vehicle is ready to move. The third shows the letters ACC, which indicates that the vehicle is in accessory mode. Note that this same symbol is used by Adaptive Cruise Control systems when it is on in some vehicles.

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These symbols are made necessary by electric and hybrid vehicles, due to the fact that the ignition can be on while the vehicle is not making a sound. Stepping out of a vehicle while it is on is dangerous. And wondering why the vehicle won’t move and not realizing it is in accessory mode can be confusing or even unnerving.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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Shift to Park Dashboard Warning

Shift to Park

Park shift warningThis is a Shift to Park Dashboard Warning symbol. The light will blink red and a chime will sound if the ignition switch is turned off while the vehicle is not in Park. Move the shift lever or touch the Park button to turn off the light. The chime will sound until the ignition lock is engaged.

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The advent of keyless ignitions as well as electric vehicles (EVs) leave open the possibility of vehicles being turned off while not in Park occurring more and more often. This is particularly true of shift systems that require a button push. The warning indicator is a necessary and welcome addition.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/03/shit-to-park-warning/

CrabWalk Dashboard Indicator

CrabWalk

Crab walk indicatorThis is a CrabWalk Dashboard Indicator symbol. It actually appears as a row or set of bent lines that take the shape of a crab. When the system is activated the symbol is seen in yellow/amber. CrabWalk mode allows the driver to turn the rear wheels at the same angle as the front wheels, which enables the vehicle to move diagonally.

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Four wheel steering fault indicatorNote that the symbol to the right will also be seen when CrabWalk mode is enabled. It is an All Wheel Steering symbol, and is struck through because the system is made unavailable while the vehicle is in CrabWalk mode. Click here for more.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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Fuel Operated Heater Dashboard Indicator

Fuel Op Heater

Fuel operated heatThis is a Fuel Operated Heater Dashboard Indicator symbol. It appears as a line with three wavy heat lines rising from it and a number alongside. The system warms up the engine and interior compartment in a gas or diesel powered vehicle without actually running the engine itself.

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The system can be set to operate automatically when the outside temperature or the engine’s coolant temperature reaches a preset low. The fuel operated heater can also be completely shut down.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

 

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Heated Seat On Dashboard Indicator

Heated Seat

Seat heat onThis is a Heated Seat On Dashboard Indicator symbol. The indicator looks like a seat with wavy heat lines radiating up from it. It is seen only when the heat function is turned on by either the driver or passenger and usually appears in gray scale.

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In models from many manufacturers, heated seat will only remain on for a limited amount of time, after which it is automatically turned off. However, most manufacturers allow the heat to remain on as long as the driver wishes it to be on.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2022/12/heated-seat-on-indicator-symbol/

One Pedal Driving Dashboard Indicator

One Pedal

One pedal driving indicatorThis is a One Pedal Driving Dashboard Indicator symbol. One pedal driving is a feature of electric vehicles, where much of the braking is accomplished by the electric motor as the accelerator pedal is released. The brake pedal is not touched in most cases when the system is activated.

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This is part and parcel of Regenerative Braking, where the energy used to slow the vehicle is captured and returned to the the high voltage battery. There is a misconception that this accomplished through the vehicles brake system, which is simply not the case (I once listened to a dealership owner explain regenerative braking to a customer perfectly wrong!). In fact the electric motor reverses, which slows the vehicle a sends energy back to the battery.

From a driver’s perspective, regenerative braking turns out to be quite intuitive. The more the accelerator pedal is released, the harder the braking action. This is very similar to actual braking., where the more the brake pedal is pushed, the harder the braking action.

Emergency stops in an EV will still require the use of the brake pedal. But moment to moment driving can be accomplished with the accelerator pedal only. Most manufacturers allow the driver to choose the amount of braking action applied by the electric motor. One pedal driving is accomplished only at the highest setting.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2022/08/one-pedal-driving-indicator/

Hybrid System Operation Dashboard Indicators

Hybrid System

eDrive preparation symbolDownhill ready indicatorThese symbols are Hybrid System Operation Indicators symbols. They will be seen in some hybrid vehicles when the navigation system is engaged in destination guidance. Hybrid operation is adapting  to specific route sections.

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The first, a checkered flag, indicates that electric driving is being prepared for a specific area about to be encountered. The second, a downhill grade and percent sign in a triangle, indicates that the system is ready to charge the battery while moving downhill.

The symbols will be seen in the energy flow display, and again indicates that a particular driving situation has been detected ahead and the hybrid system is preparing for it. Use of the hybrid system is optional.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

 

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2022/06/hybrid-system-operation-indicators/