DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.
Power Limitation These are Power or Torque Limitation Indicator symbols and are used exclusively in electric and hybrid vehicles. The images, which may be seen in yellow/amber or red, have several possible meanings, depending on the manufacturer. The use of the image of a turtle alone or embedded in a circle or the battery with …
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Electric Park Brake Electric Park Brake and Fault. These symbols (left/above and below) are all or might be Electric Park(ing) Brake (EPB) Fault Indicators. The circle in brackets remains the basic image used to denote a vehicle’s brakes and in the case to the far left adds the lightning bolt, which denotes electricity. It will …
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Owner Manual These are Owner Manual Indicator symbols. The image of an open book with a letter ‘i’ or exclamation point inside indicates that the driver should reference the owner’s manual. It is generally associated with the display of a text message or a series of text messages shown in center message display on the …
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Start/Stop System These are Start/Stop System Function and Trouble Indicator symbols. The first picture symbol, an exclamation point in a circular arrow, is used in Canada and overseas. U.S. models use the third version in text. Despite the term “Starter System”, it does not indicate a bad starter motor, but rather a problem with the …
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Side Airbags These are Side Airbag Off Indicator symbols. The picture symbol is found in vehicles sold in Canada. It shows a man in a seat belt next to an oval airbag with an X through it. The text version is found in U.S. vehicles. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If …
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Engine Oil Level These are alternative to or in addition to Engine Oil Level Warning Indicator symbols. They are used by a handful of manufacturers. The added text or images point the way. Despite the yellow/amber color, these two symbols should be addressed as soon as possible. The exclamation point added to the oil can …
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Clogged Air Filter This is a Clogged Air Filter Indicator symbol. It means that the internal combustion engine’s air filter or air cleaner is clogged and is in need of replacement. It is not usually critical, but replace it or have it replaced as soon as possible for proper engine performance and fuel economy. Before …
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