DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.
Catalytic converter This is a Catalytic Converter Heating Phase Indicator symbol. It tells the driver that the converter has not yet had time to warm up. We’ve seen this only in Porsche vehicles. Torque is reduced during the heating phase and the symbol goes out as soon as the catalytic converters have reached operating temperature. …
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Emergency stop These are Emergency Stop Indicator symbols. This is a system from Porsche that monitors the activity of the driver and the vehicle and can bring the vehicle to a stop if the system detects that the driver is no longer in control. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, …
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Bad weather These are Bad Weather Light Indicator symbols. The use of the word Light is likely meant to be Lighting in an English translation, as this option is found in Mini and Skoda vehicles made in Germany. This indicator will be seen when the bad weather lighting system is turned on. The color choice …
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E-latch system This is an E-latch system fault indicator symbol. The inevitable spread of electronic systems has moved to, perhaps inevitably, door latches. E, or electronic, -latches are not actually new and already require mechanical back-up unlock options if the battery in the key fob or the 12-volt start battery dies. Before continuing, is this …
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Police Interceptor These next symbols are Police Interceptor Mode indicators. They are found in Ford Explorer models outfitted as police interceptors. It is unclear if these features will remain available if or when an interceptor finds a second life in private hands. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on …
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Launch control The symbols below are Launch Control Indicator symbols. They come courtesy of the Ford Motor Co. and specifically late model Mustangs. Launch Control are part of Track Apps™, which are intended for track use only. The manual notes that pre-collision assist system turns off when using Track apps or when the stability control …
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12-volt battery warning light needs a serious upgrade
Battery Warning Light EV start batteries I ran across a story from Inside EVs involving a Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle (EV) 12-volt start battery failure that also failed to produce any battery warning light. The owner stepped out of her running vehicle leaving an infant inside and the car simply died. The car locked itself …
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