Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) Dashboard Indicator

iMT indicator

Intelligent Transmission These are intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) Indicator symbols found only in cars with a manual transmission. iMT controls the engine speed to suit the driver’s operation of the clutch pedal and shift lever. This helps the driver shift gears more smoothly. Further, when the clutch pedal is operated, the iMT helps reduce shift …

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Jaguar Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Jaguar 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 Jaguar’s dashboard or instrument panel. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Jaguar. Click the link to the …

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Land Rover Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Land Rover Logo

Land Rover 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 Land Rover. Click the link …

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ECO Coach Dashboard Indicators

ECO Coach pressed indicator

ECO Coach These are ECO Coach Indicator symbols. The are displayed as a means of coaching the driver to operate the vehicle more economically. The feature automatically activates when the ECO driving program or mode is selected. The first image shows the foot or shoe pressed on the accelerator and the second, the not pressed …

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Low Traction Launch and Drive-off Support Indicators

Low traction launch indicator

Low Traction Launch These are Low Traction Launch or Drive-off Support Indicator symbols. The first appears as a spoked wheel with an arrow pointing out and a wavy line beneath meant to represent the ground. The second shows a tire or wheel with an arrow behind it in yellow/amber/orange. The indicators are seen only when …

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Apply Parking Brake Dashboard Indicator

Apply parking brake

Apply Park Brake This is an Apply Parking Brake Indicator symbol. It is somewhat misleading in that it actually warns of a transmission malfunction! Vehicles with electronic shift controls may not hold the Park selection properly, prompting the warning to engage the parking brake. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, …

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Driver Monitoring System Dashboard Indicators

Driver monitoring on

Driver Monitoring These are all Driver Monitoring System Indicator symbols. They appear as an eye in a box broken by lines passing through the sides of the box or a slightly closed eye alone. The first indicates that the system is on and working and is seen in green. The second indicates that the system …

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