DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.
Glow Plug As of 2024, this indicator has two uses. Its origin is as a Glow Plug Indicator symbol, which is found only in diesel-powered vehicles, sedans or trucks. The second is as a Battery Conditioning indicator, where an Electric Vehicle’s (EV) main battery is being conditioned prior to charging. But moving on, are you …
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4 Wheel Steer This is the 4 Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) Warning Indicator Symbol. If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a malfunction in the 4WAS system. If a malfunction has occurred in the system, the 4WAS function will not function, but the vehicle can be steered …
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Variable Gear Ratio This is a Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) Indicator symbol. This light indicates a malfunction in the variable gear ratio steering system. The vehicle must be inspected by your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible, particularly if there is difficulty steering the vehicle. Continued driving is not recommended. So, …
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Night View This is a Night View Indicator Symbol. It is a rare system, that uses a near-infrared floodlight to illuminate the road ahead. The waring light indicates that its infrared bulb is burned out. Have your dealer or authorized service center replace it. No other system in the vehicle will be impacted and it …
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Electronic Power Control These are EPC (Electronic Power Control) indicator symbols. It may also be known as an Engine Speed Limitation indicator. Depending on your vehicle’s manufacturer, one of these indicators will come on when a problem is detected in the engine electronics and may appear in red or yellow/amber. Before continuing, is one of …
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KDSS This is a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) Indicator symbol. If this yellow/amber light appears, it is likely that the system has detected a fault that will need to be addressed by your dealer or authorized service center. The vehicle and suspension will operate normally in the interim, but without the advanced system. So, …
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Ride Height These are Ride Hight Indicator symbols. This text symbol as well as the picture symbols will be available on vehicles equipped with an adjustable air suspension system. A message will likely be on the instrument panel telling you which mode the suspension is set to. So, are you sure one of these is …
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