DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.
Rear Collision Warning These symbols are Rear Collision Warning Indicator symbols. They resemble many of the forward collision warning symbols that have become relatively common across the industry, these are specifically used to warn or avoid a possible collision from behind. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. …
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Ram symbols We’ve completed a complete review of 2026 models and 10 entries have been added to the Ram symbols page. Fully half of them needed to be created. Among the latest entries are a pair of Swivel Seat Position or Fault indicators. The first, in yellow/amber/orange, will be seen if a fault is present …
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Dodge symbols A full review of Dodge symbols for the 2026 model year nets an additional nine entries, only two of which are new to our database. This is in sharp contrast to our last update that added 44 lights and indicators. In this round, we got a new Trailer Brake and a new Tow …
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Chrysler symbols A review of Chrysler symbols used in the company’s two models — the Pacifica and Voyager minivans — netted a total of but seven new additions to the dashboard symbols and indicators page. And none are actually new, a true rarity! A surprise is the change to a red Electronic Throttle Control indicator. …
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Swivel seat These are Swivel Seat Position or Fault indicator symbols. The first, in yellow/amber/orange, will be seen if a fault is present in the system and it is not possible to check the correct position of the seats. The second, in red, will be seen if one or both of the seats are not …
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Genesis symbols A full 2026 review of Genesis symbols in current models added 17 new entries to the page. The page now holds over 90 indicators and symbols. Six of the new entries had to be made. The rest were already in our database. The toughest addition was a red Driver Attention Symbol that featured …
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Article on car battery life offered surprises
Car battery life I recently read an article from Consumer Reports on car battery life to assess whether or not to recommend it to all of you. Well, not only can I recommend it, the article — How to Make Your Car Battery Last Longer — actually offered some surprises. Battery testing The first is …
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