Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

Rear Window Defrost Indicators

Rear window defrost indicator

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 and Warning Lights

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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Driver’s Door Malfunction Indicator

Door malfunction indicator

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 Warning Indicators

Loose wheel indicator

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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Traffic Sign Recognition System and Fault Indicators

Traffic sign recognition fault indicator

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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Audi Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Audi 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 Audi. Click the link to the …

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Light or Rain Sensor Malfunction Indicator

Light or rain sensor fault indicator

Light, Rain Sensor This is a combined Light and Rain Sensor Malfunction Indicator symbol used in Audi vehicles. It indicates a malfunction in either the automatic headlight system or the automatic windshield wiper system. Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below. Otherwise, you can return …

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