Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

German study finds a breakdown weak link between ICE vehicles and EVs

Charging System Trouble Indicator Symbol

Breakdown weak link We’ve done two recent posts related to 12 volt start batteries over the last several months and now comes an item from Germany that puts a finger on the same item being a breakdown weak link that brings together electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Reported by InsideEVs, the …

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Fuel tank system malfunction indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Tank system malfunction This is a Fuel Tank System Malfunction Indicator symbol. It points to a malfunction in the fuel tank system. Note that the symbol looks very similar to the low fuel warning (please see below). Also, unfortunately, a proper diagnosis will likely require professional help. Before continuing, is one of these truly your …

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Distraction warning indicators

Driver distraction indicator

Distraction warnings These are Distraction Warning Indicator symbols. They appear when a distraction detection system, from Audi, finds reason to believe that the driver has been doing things that might distract from the road, such as adjusting the seat. A tone will be heard if the system determines that the level of distraction is high. …

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At least one unnecessary indicator added to the Audi symbols page today

Emergency assist malfunction

Audi symbols So today we added six more indicators to the Audi symbols page including a green rear belt indicator, a steering lock indicator and and engine start malfunction indicator. But what we really wanted to talk about is three emergency assist indicators in two colors. Not only that, but the first two  symbols are …

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Audi symbols page becoming a color fest

Audi symbols As we bull our way through a Audi symbols page update, we are struck by how many symbols are repeated in multiple colors. In the update thus far we’ve added 14 new indicators, 11 of which are new to our database, posted four new systems, and have at least another 40 symbols to …

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Driving will not start automatically indicator

Driving will not start automatically indicator

Driving will not start This is a Driving Will Not Start Automatically Indicator symbol. As part of Audi’s Adaptive Cruise Assist system, in stop and go traffic, the car will normally begin moving automatically when the vehicle in front begins to move. Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, …

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Active Roll Stabilization System Malfunction Indicator

Active roll stabilization malfunction

Roll Stabilization This is an Active Roll Stabilization System Malfunction Indicator symbol. It is seen when the stabilization function has been turned off due to a heavy load on the electrical system or on the roll stabilization. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can return …

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