Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

Tail or Stop Light Out Indicators

OLED tail lamp out indicator

Tail Lamps This symbol is a Tail or Stop Light Out Indicator symbols. The replacement of a light bulb or two will restore order. Some manufacturers add a text message in the instrument panel noting exactly which light is out. The symbol is often described as eyelashes coming out of the back of a car! …

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High, Low, or Main Beam Indicators

Auto low beam indicator

High Beams These symbols are versions of the High, Low, or Main Beam On indicator. The light is active only when the high beams are active (turned on) and has been a standard in vehicles for decades is one of only a select few presented in a blue color and features what is supposed to …

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Fog Lamp Indicator Symbols

Fog Lamps This the Fog Lamp Indicator symbol. The indicator in green is active only when the fog lamps are activated. The wavy line crossing straight ones pointing down is meant to indicate light passing through the fog. Are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.  Otherwise return to our main …

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Turn Signal Indicator Symbol

Turn signal fault indicator

Turn Signals These are Turn Signal Indicator symbols. The arrows flash individually in green with the turn signal switch and together with the hazard switch. There is nothing special here – these symbols have been shown on instrument clusters for decades. Are you sure this is your symbol?? If not, return to our main Picture …

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Lamp Out Indicator Symbols

Cornering Headlamps Malfunction Indicator

Lamp Out These are Lamp Out Indicator symbols. One or more of the headlamp bulbs or other bulbs is burned out or malfunctioning. This is another symbol that may utilize an exclamation point, which always indicates a problem, even if its in the green color. The third symbol to the right, in yellow/amber only, is …

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Headlamp Indicator Symbol

Headlamp This is the Headlamp Indicator Symbol. Some auto manufacturers use this symbol when the headlamps are turned on. In vehicles equipped with automatic headlamp operation, the symbol will appear when the light switch is set to “Auto”. Are you sure this is your symbol?? If not, return to our main Picture Symbols page and scan …

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Active, Adaptive and Cornering Light Malfunction Symbols

SRH malfunction indicator

Cornering Lights The acronyms AFS and AFLS in these symbols or indicators stand for Active Front-lighting System or Adaptive Front or Cornering Light System. The difference is very subtle and is the result of a manufacturer choice only. But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.  Otherwise return …

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