DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.
Diesel Exhaust Brake These are Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicator symbols. One of the indicators will be seen when the Diesel Exhaust Brake has been activated and is in full strength mode (first image) or in Automatic (AUTO) mode (second and third images). Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read …
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Plow Mode This is the Snowplow Mode Indicator symbol. The light, shown in yellow/amber, will illuminate when Snowplow Mode has been activated. The image is that of a pick up truck with a curved piece attached to the front intended to represent the plow. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, …
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Rear Window Defrost These are Rear Window Defrost Indicator symbols. It is seen in primarily in yellow/amber/orange when the rear window defroster is active as a reminder. In most cases, the defroster will turn itself off after a pre-set period of time. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on …
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Volkswagen Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Volkswagen. Click the link to …
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Door Malfunction These are Driver’s Door Malfunction Indicator symbols. The first is seen as the outline of a car with an open padlock seemingly embedded in the vehicle’s roof. The symbol may be seen in red or yellow/amber. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below. Otherwise, you …
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Loose Wheel This is a Loose Wheel Warning Indicator symbol. The indicator is represented by a drawing of a mounted tire and wheel with a wrench or spanner above it in red. A loose wheel is potentially very dangerous so please find a good repair shop or your dealer as soon as possible! Before continuing, …
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Sign Recognition These are various Traffic Sign Recognition System Indicator symbols. If one is displayed as a sign (far left), it shows the actual sign as it was recognized. Shown here is an example of a speed limit sign of either 50 miles per hour or kilometers per hour. Before continuing, are you sure this …
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