DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.
Tire Pressure Monitor This is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) or Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) warning light symbol. It is also used as Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), which seems redundant. The tell-tale comes on when the inflation on at least one of the tires is reduced about 25% or more. In most cases, that …
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Antilock Brakes This text symbol, ABS, stands for Antilock Braking System. The second symbol is the Canadian version, and those that follow below are older versions. The ABS system helps to keep the car from skidding out of control during braking in slippery or extreme braking conditions by limiting your wheels from locking up. But first, …
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Charge System One of the original “idiot” lights, the symbol to the left indicates a serious problem with the Charging System. Seen in red, the vehicle should be brought to a complete stop as quickly as possible or the vehicle may simply stop running in the middle of traffic. Roadside assistance will be necessary. But, …
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Brake Trouble This symbol, and the Canadian version below, is a Brake Trouble Indicator symbol. Either symbol could indicate a serious problem with the brakes, but the light will also be on when the hand, or emergency, brake is engaged. But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below. …
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E-Boost System These are E-Boost System or PowerShot System Indicator symbols. It will be seen as a lightning bolt in a cloud-like circle in gray, white or green. This light alerts the driver to the status of the system Alfa Romeo vehicles use the term E-Boost while Dodge uses PowerShot. The system and the results …
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Cold Battery These images are Cold Battery Dashboard Indicator symbols. They effectively indicate that the Electric Vehicle (EV) battery in question is reduced in capacity due to cold weather conditions. This makes the symbols effectively Reduced Power Indicators. Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below. …
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The Ever-growing Dashboard Symbols Saga…
A Short History Some 13 years ago when we started this site, we believed that the driving public had no idea what it was up against in trying to understand the warning lights and dashboard symbols being thrown at them by their car’s instrument panel. We had no idea where this would lead. The Symbols …
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