DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.
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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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Stop Light These are Stop Light Dashboard Indicators symbols. They are seen in the information display, likely in gray scale or black and white. As stated by the first manufacturer to use them, The pair of lights come on when the stop lights are illuminated by the use of the brake pedal or, more importantly, …
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Recording This is a Recording Dashboard Indicator symbol. The light indicates that the recording function of the driver monitor camera is in operation. If the icon is blinking, recording is ongoing, while constant illumination indicates the function is ready for recording. The light may be in gray scale or color. Before continuing, are you sure …
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Proactive Driving Assist These are Proactive Driving Assist Dashboard Indicators symbols. The Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) system, effectively a self-driving system, is designed to provide some assistance for regular braking and steering operations, as well as helping to prevent the vehicle from approaching too close to a detectable object. Before continuing, are you sure this …
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Ignition Position Symbols These are Ignition Position Dashboard Indicators symbols. The first shows an arrow pointing at a button, presumably the Start / Stop button, and indicates the brake or clutch is pressed and the car can be started. The second is simply the word ON in green, which indicates that the vehicle is ready …
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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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