Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

New color arrangement added to the Audi symbols page

Audi symbols page We have begun gathering information to update the Audi symbols page, but first, the page required the color re-ordering. That task has now been completed which makes 47 of our 49 symbols pages now re-set. Its tempting to simply finish them all, and we will likely do so as we update the …

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We have finished our Jaguar symbols update

Jaguar Symbols update The Jaguar symbols update is now complete. The result is the addition of 19 symbols and indicators, only four of which are brand new to our database. Much like Land Rover, the page now holds just over 90 images, a number that, in both cases, is still surprisingly low. The reason we …

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Problematic in-car owner’s manuals on the rise

In-car owner’s manuals We’ve expressed our grievances with owner’s manuals many, many times over the years. But the growing trend towards in-car owner’s manuals should really stop. In fact, on-line manuals are At best they are difficult to navigate. We’ve used manuals from Maserati, Polestar and Volvo and in each case we’re left frustrated with …

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Our Volvo symbols page now features the new color treatment

Volvo symbols page We have begun gathering information to update the Jaguar symbols page and returned to our color re-ordering and added the Volvo symbols page to our color update list. That’s now 45 of our 49 symbols pages now re-set. Its so tempting to simply finish them all! We updated the page in August …

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Automatic exterior lights mode indicators

Auto Headlamp Dimmer Indicator

Automatic exterior lights These are Automatic Exterior Lights Mode Indicator symbols. This lamp is seen in green when the vehicle’s exterior lights are operating in auto mode. Headlamps will turn on in darkness or dark areas and off when there is adequate ambient light. Other exterior lamps remain on. Before continuing, is this truly your …

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Land Rover symbols update finished

Land Rover Symbols The Land Rover symbols page update is now complete. The result is the addition of 23 symbols and indicators, a full 18 of which are brand new to our database. The page now holds just over 90 images, a number that remains surprisingly low. Among the new additions is something exclusive to …

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Roof load indicator

Roof load indicator

Roof load This is a Roof Load Indicator symbol. It will appear in a Land Rover vehicle when OCTA drive mode is enabled. OCTA mode, a high-performance off-road driving mode, should be disabled before driving the vehicle with a roof load. Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you …

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