Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

AdBlue Indicator Symbols

AdBlue fill indicator

AdBlue These are AdBlue Indicator symbols, which references a fluid that is necessary to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system. SCR is an emissions control technology used by some diesel engine manufacturers. The indicators may appear in black and white, yellow/amber/orange or red, depending on the severity of need. Before continuing, are you sure this …

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert Indicators

Rear Cross Traffic Alert Indicator

Rear Cross Traffic These is a Rear Cross Traffic Alert Indicator (RCTA) symbol. It appears as its acronym on the instrument panel in green when the system is available. Any trouble indications in the vehicles examined are displayed with text and images in the Information Display. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? …

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Traffic Jam or Congestion Assist Indicator

Congestion Assist

Traffic Jam This is a Traffic Jam or Congestion Assist Indicator symbol. It may appear in gray scale, green, yellow/amber, or red. In gray scale, it indicates that the high traffic congestion has been detected and the system is available to help. Green indicates the system is active and moves through yellow/amber as congestion is …

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Electronic Steering Wheel Lock Indicators

Steering Lock Indicator

Wheel Lock This is an Electronic Steering Wheel Lock Indicator symbol. It may be seen in either yellow/amber or red. Either indicates a malfunction in the electronic steering wheel lock system. This is part of the electronic start and immobilization system. Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then …

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Engine Start System Fault Indicator

Engine Start System Fault

Engine Start These are Engine Start System Fault Indicator symbols. They can appear in yellow/amber or red and indicate a fault in the electronics. If it is red, it is suggested that the engine NOT be switched off, if its running, and a service center be contacted and headed for immediately. If it is amber, …

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Predictive Efficiency Assist Indicators

Predictive Efficiency Assist

Predictive Efficiency These symbols, which will appear in green, are Predictive Efficiency Assist Indicator symbols. The assistance system, from Audi, adds an automobile’s version of anticipation of the road ahead. The first symbol uses the image of a shoe or foot with an arrow below pointing upwards. It is again seen in green and indicates …

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Electronic Brake Force Distribution Trouble Indicators

Electronic Brake Force Distribution Indicator

Brake Force Distribution This is an Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Indicator symbol. If this amber lamp is illuminated, it indicates that the system is unavailable or has a fault. In either case, an authorized repair facility will be needed to resolve its issue. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, …

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