Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

Grade Assist and Hill Descent Control Indicators

Grade Assist These are Grade Assist Indicator symbols. Grade assist automatically applies a continuous balance of braking and throttle adjustments to avoid slipping or getting stuck on difficult or slick terrain. Thus the speedometer is shown in some images. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you …

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Hill Start Assist, Hill Hold Assist and Malfunction Indicators

Hill start assist trouble indicator

Hill Assist These are Hill Start Assist (HSA) Indicator symbols. Hill start assist applies the brakes to hold the vehicle after it is brought to a stop on a slope. This makes it easier for a driver to pull away without using the park brake. The indicators may be seen in green or black and …

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Delivery Assist Indicator

Delivery mode active indicator

Secure delivery These are Delivery Assist Indicator symbols. This is a security system that belongs to Ford Transit vehicles and illuminates gray when you switch the system on. It shifts to green when the assist system is active. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can …

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Subaru Intelligent Drive system indicators

SI Drive These are Subaru Intelligent Drive System or SI Drive Indicator symbols. This system was initially designed to maximize high-voltage battery life in a hybrid vehicle. ‘I’ indicates that intelligent mode is selected, where battery life is automatically maximized. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, …

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Drive mode page freed of 10 manufacturers

Drive mode pages Our original and still primary drive mode page has now had modes from 10 manufacturers separated into their own pages. What was once a page holding 80+ indicators now has fewer than 40. Pages for Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Lexus, Ram, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, and Toyota are now in force. They …

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Toyota drive mode indicators

Drive modes This page holds Toyota Drive Mode Indicator symbols. The list of drive modes on our original page grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one …

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Suzuki drive mode indicators

Eco (economy) Operation Indicator Symbol

Drive Modes This page holds Suzuki Drive Mode Indicator symbols. The list of drive modes on our original page grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. Suzuki has not added many to the pile to date, but it still gets its own page. Note that if you are surprised …

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