Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

Hydrogen Leak Dashboard Indicator

Hydrogen Leak

Hydrogen leak indicatorThis is a Hydrogen Leak Indicator symbol. The indicator will be seen briefly on start up, but if it is seen while driving, it is telling you that a hydrogen gas leak is detected. H2 is the chemical term for hydrogen gas. It will be seen in yellow/amber. Honda Motors Corp. is the only company supplying hydrogen powered cars.

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Among the problems that will be registered immediately in the vehicle is a loss of acceleration and power.  Generating electricity by the fuel cell is also stopped. Immediately stop in a safe place.

The vehicle will need to be checked by a qualified repair shop, and under the circumstances the original dealer may be required.  and have your vehicle checked by an authorized Honda Clarity Fuel Cell dealer.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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REV Matching Dashboard Indicator

Rev Match

REV indicator in whiteREV indicator in yellow amberREV indicator in redThese are REV Matching Indicator symbols. This is a feature in some vehicles that a manual transmission that ensures the engine RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) are synched properly to the transmission prior to engaging a new gear. REV is short for revolutions.

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The warning lamp is seen in various colors: white when Rev Matching is on in Normal mode; and yellow/amber when REV Matching is on in Sport mode; and red when REV Matching is turned
on in a Custom mode.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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Creep Off Dashboard Indicator

Creep Off

Creep off indicatorThis is a CREEP OFF Indicator symbol. The indicator is seen when Creep Start is set to OFF in some vehicles. It is most likely to be seen in yellow/amber, to alert the driver that the brake pedal is not depressed and the vehicle is in drive or manual mode.

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This feature is similar to Automatic Brake Hold systems, and reside in vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. However, many electric vehicles have been given the ability to creep forward, also when the brake pedal is not depressed. The warning light has yet to be implemented.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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Front Lift System Dashboard Indicator

Front Lift

Front lift indicatorThis is a Front Lift System Indicator symbol. If equipped, this light will flash to indicate when the front of the vehicle is being raised or lowered. An up or down arrow in the indicator will also be displayed, depending on the direction of movement. Note that the light will then remain on while the front is fully raised.

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The system, powered by a two-position lift actuator, can hydraulically raise the front of vehicles that ride low to provide approximately 50 mm (2 in) of increased clearance. The Front Lift System allows the driver to lift the front of the vehicle to enter a driveway, clear curbs or speed bumps and to drive onto ramps or trailers.

Further, the front height can be raised automatically using the vehicle’s GPS navigation system. The vehicle can be programmed with up to 1,000 locations. Once the activation button is pushed, a notification appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and ask the driver if the location should be remembered.

The symbol appears as the drawing of the front of a car approaching a raised obstacle with an arrow shown pointing up or down.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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Alfa Romeo Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Alfa Romeo Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Alfa Romeo. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are over 90 of them, so search carefully!

Serious trouble or fault indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake fault indicator
Brake Trouble Indicator CanadaMore brake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Temperature Indicator
Brake Trouble IndicatorElectronic brake force distribution (both lamps lit) -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator Canada
Parking Brake Engaged IndicatorPark brake indicators -- click for morePark brake applied
Park brake appliedMore park brake indicators -- click for moreElectric Park Brake Indicator
electric park brake trouble indicatorElectric park brake malfunction -- click for more
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning lights -- click for moreLow Oil Level Symboloil temperature indicator
Oil pressure sensor malfunctionOil sensor failure indicators -- click for moreOil Level Sensor Failure
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common and routine indicators
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicator -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor, trunk, etc. ajar indicators -- click for moreTrank ajar indicator
Service ReminderService warning light -- click for more
Low Coolant IndicatorLow coolant indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost warningFrost warning indicator -- click for more
Trouble and fault indicators
Amber Master Warning Light SymbolAttention indicator -- click for more
Steering Trouble IndicatorElectric power steering fault indicator -- click for more
AST failure indicatorSteering torque failure -- click for more
Keyless system malfunctionKeyless system failure indicator -- click for more
Check engine lightCheck engine light -- click for moreCheck Engine Light Text
Electronic throttle control failureElectronic throttle control failure -- click for moreElectronic Throttle Control Indicator
Slip Indicator SymbolStability, traction control and fault indicator -- click for moreESC indicator
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for moreESC OFF indicator
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Brake Pad Wear Warning SymbolBrake wear indicators -- click for moreCCB indicator
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system and fault indicators -- click for moreABS active indicatorABS Trouble Indicator US
Drivetrain Trouble IndicatorTransmission fault indicator -- click for more
Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission oil temperature indicators -- click for moreTransmission oil temperature indicator
Suspension Setting SymbolSuspension settings and fault indicators -- click for moreSuspension warning
Transmission Temperature WarningDynamic drive malfunction indicator -- click for more
All wheel drive failureAll wheel drive fault indicators -- click for moreAll wheel drive failure
Check Gas CapLoose gas cap indicator -- click for more
Fuel level sensor indicatorFuel level sensor fault indicator -- click for more
Fuel cut offFuel shut off indicators -- click for moreFuel cut off failure
Wiper failure indicatorWindshield wiper failure indicator -- click for more
Sound fault indicatorAudio system failure indicator -- click for more
Electric and hybrid vehicle indicators
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicator -- click for more
Traction battery warningTraction battery malfunction warnings -- click for moreTraction battery cut off
Hybrid Service IndicatorService hybrid system indicator -- click for more
Charge cord connectedCharge status indicators -- click for morePlug in Indicator
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicator -- click for more
EV mode onEV mode indicator -- click for more
E-boost indicator 2E-Boost indicators -- click for moreE-boost indicatorE-boost indicator 3
Driver assist system indicators
Highway Assist System fault indicatorHighway assist system -- click for more
Start stop indicatorStart stop function indicators -- click for moreStart Stop Malfunction Indicator
Blind Spot IndicatorBlind spot monitor indicators -- click for moreBlind Spot Alert Malfunction
Lane keeping indicatorLane keeping indicators -- click for moreAlert System Service Indicator
Collision WarningCollision warning system indicators -- click for moreForward Collision System Fault Indicator
Park assist failurePark assist trouble indicator -- click for more
Grade assist 2Hill descent control indicator -- click for more
Active Cruise Control SymbolAdaptive cruise control indicators -- click for moreSCC Warning Indicator 2
Accessory and special feature indicators
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicator -- click for more
Mirror defroster activeDoor mirror defroster indicator -- click for more
Rain sensor twoRain sensor failure -- click for more
Attention Alert Indicator SymbolAttention alert indicators -- click for moreAlert Time Indicator SymbolAttention indicator
Limiter malfunctionSpeed limiter malfunction indicator -- click for more
Trailer Fault WarningTow mode indicator -- click for more
SOS battery faultSOS battery malfunction indicator -- click for more
Lighting indicators
Headlamp outLamp out indicator -- click for more
Cornering Light Malfunction Indicator 2Adaptive front lighting system failure -- click for more
Dusk sensor failureAuto headlight adjustment failure -- click for more
High beam assistantActive high beam indicators -- click hereHeadlamp Malfunction 2Automatic high beams
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lights on indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamp indicators -- click for moreRear Fog Lamp Indicator
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh or low beam indicators -- click for moreLow beam indicator

Models examined include 4C, Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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Active Driver or Highway Assist System Dashboard Indicator

Highway Assist

Highway Assist System fault indicatorThis is a Highway Assist System (HAS) Indicator symbol. If the symbol is seen, it indicates an HAS malfunction or in the manufacturer’s Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) system .  The symbol appears in yellow/amber as a steering wheel with lines radiating away below  it or sitting atop lane lines. It adds an exclamation point as well, which always points to a problem.

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These are evolving systems and are generally only available when driving on highways. This system operates up to speeds of 90 mph (145 km/h) when horizontal signs (lane lines) are detected. It uses information from the front camera and radar to help keep the vehicle in the center of the lane and at a constant speed. The HAS system combines Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) functions with lane centering logic to control the the vehicle. It requires the driver’s hands to remain on the steering wheel.

Once HAS is activated, an information display screen will appear on the instrument cluster display. It will add various visual elements such as speed, distance indicators for nearby vehicles, and warmings to keep hands on the wheel.

Driver Assist

Driver assist onDriver inattentiveDriver inattentiveHighway Assist System fault indicatorThis is a set of Driver Assist System Indicator symbols from a different manufacturer. They range from green to red and include one indicating a fault in the system in yellow/amber/orange. It has the exclamation point alongside the steering wheel, similar to the symbol above. When on, the same symbol in white will appear in the information screen.

Seen in green, the system is on and the vehicle sees the driver is attentive. In yellow/amber/orange without the exclamation point, driver inattentiveness has been detected, In red, driver inattentiveness has been detected continually and the system will shut down in short order.

The system operates under similar parameters as the HAS system described above.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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Door Mirror Defrost Dashboard Indicator

Mirror Defrost

Mirror defroster activeThis is a Door Mirror Defrost Dashboard Indicator symbol. It is seen when the mirror defroster is active or switched on. It appears in yellow/amber like a square with wavy lines and arrows pointing up inside, connected to a half moon.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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