Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

EV Mode Indicators

EV MODE indicator

Extended Range These two symbols are associated with electric vehicles (EVs) as power saving mode indicators. Both will most likely appear in gray scale in the vehicle’s instrument panel information center. They are effectively Extended Range EV Mode Indicators. But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below. Otherwise …

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Chevrolet Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet. Click the link to …

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Ford Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Ford 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 Ford. Click the link to the …

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Know These 21 Most Common Auto Warning Lights

Brake warning

Common Auto Warning Lights Every day, thousands of drivers are faced with a warning light that they may not recognize. Knowing what to do is important and not knowing can cost you money. What follows are short explanations for twenty one of the most searched auto warning lights or symbols. If you see one of …

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Fuel Shut Off and Shut Off Fault Indicators

Fuel cut off failure

Fuel Shut Off This is a Fuel Shut Off Indicator symbol. It is essentially the same symbol long used as a low fuel indicator, but with a line crossed through it. The symbol indicates that the fuel has been cut off automatically due to an accident. Before continuing, are you sure one of these is …

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Dusk Sensor or Automatic Headlight Malfunction Indicator

Dusk sensor failure

Dusk Sensor This is a Dusk or Twilight Sensor or Automatic Headlight Malfunction Indicator symbol. Automatic headlights turn on or off depending on the amount of ambient light detected. This in turn is dependent on a properly functioning light sensor. Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, continue below. Otherwise return to our …

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Windshield Wiper Failure Indicators

Wiper failure indicator

Wiper Failure These are Windshield Wiper Failure Indicator symbols. The yellow/amber images of the windshield and wiper, one with the added exclamation point, means that the either the front or rear windshield wipers are inoperative, but does not help with additional diagnosis. Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, …

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