Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

Lincoln drive mode indicators

Slippery mode indicator

Drive modes This page holds Lincoln 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 of …

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2026 Kia symbols update complete

Kia dashboard symbols. A full review of Kia symbols and indicators in 15 models and model variations for 2026 is complete. The result is the addition of only seven indicators to the Kia page. In addition, only two indicators are new to our database. Those two belong to High-Voltage Battery Conditioning and got a new …

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Forward collision avoidance fault indicators moved to new page

Forward collision indicator

Collision avoidance As we continue attempts to simplify the website, we have separated Forward Collision Avoidance Fault Indicators to a separate page. As best as possible. We say as best as possible for two reasons. First, that most of these indicators feature an exclamation point (right). Most… The end result here is that it isn’t …

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Fault Indicators for Collision Warning and Intervention Systems

Collision protection system fault indicator

Fault indicators. The images on this page are Collision Warning and Intervention System Fault Indicators. Where possible we have assigned manufacturers to the indicators. First versions. The two indicators seen to the left include an exclamation point meant to indicate the fault. They are templates used for many years that manufacturers have “adjusted” over time. …

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Battery conditioning mode indicators

Battery conditioning cooling indicator

Battery conditioning. These are electric vehicle (EV) Battery Conditioning Mode Indicator symbols. One or the other will be seen when the EV’s high-voltage battery is set to pre-condition its temperature prior to DC charging. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can return to our main …

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Predictive speed assist indicators

Left curve indicator

Speed assist. These are Predictive Speed Assist Indicator symbols. This pair are from Ford and are a large part of Advanced and Adaptive Cruise Control Systems. They are shown as curved arrows, either left or right. They go from gray to blue as speed is adjusted. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? …

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Trailer Lighting Fault indicators

Trailer Lighting This is a Trailer Lighting Fault indicator symbol used on some Volvo vehicles. It points strictly to an issue with the lighting. Be sure to do a thorough check of the wiring connections before continuing on your way. Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can …

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