Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

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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Maneuver assist indicators

Maneuver assist indicator

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 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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Engine stop indicator

Engine stop indicator

Engine stop This is an Engine Stop Indicator symbol. If this is seen, the engine has stopped, making the indicator nearly pointless. According to the manufacturer who uses this symbol, Audi, it likely means an engine or fuel system malfunction. Again, not much help. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, …

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Rear spoiler malfunction indicators

Rear spoiler malfunction indicator

Rear spoiler malfunction These are Rear Spoiler Malfunction Indicator symbols. They are seen when the rear spoiler does not extend automatically at high speeds as it should. This is a system employed by Audi in the A7 and TT models, and it is recommended that the vehicle not be driven over 85 mph when either …

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Laser lights indicator

Laser lights indicator

Laser lights This is a Laser Lights Indicator symbol. If properly implemented, the laser lights switch on shortly after the LED high beams are switched on, if the vehicle is traveling at or above 44 mph. The indicator light will then be seen. Laser headlight technology is illegal in the United States. Before continuing, is …

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