DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.
Dynamic steering This is a Dynamic Steering Indicator symbol. It is seen when dynamic steering is correcting the steering wheel position or being re-initialized. The steering wheel will be seen to move slightly after the engine is started. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can …
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Door lock This is a Door Lock Indicator symbol. Oddly, its purpose is to indicate that the doors cannot be opened while the vehicle, which is not something we’ve ever tested in any vehicle. It is seen in black and white and shows a car from the side with a padlock inside. Before continuing, is …
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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 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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Maneuver assist These are Maneuver Assist Indicator symbols. The system is essentially a Parking Assist System from Audi. We will immediately note that seen in yellow/amber/orange, the indication is a fault in the system. Most common causes are blocked sensors due to dirt, etc. Clean the sensors or the car before getting an expensive service. …
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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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German study finds a breakdown weak link between ICE vehicles and EVs
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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