Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

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

Night View Indicator Symbol

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 Indicator Symbols

EPC Indicator Symbol

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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Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) Indicator

KDSS Indicator

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 Indicators

Height High Indicator

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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A/T Park Warning Indicator Symbol

A/T P Indicator Symbol

A/T Park This is an A/T Park (Automatic Transmission) (P) Indicator Warning symbol. This light comes on when a vehicle’s 4 wheel drive shifter is in neutral (N). A drive gear cannot be engaged until either the 4 Low or the 4 High option is chosen. Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your …

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Brake Hold Indicator Symbols

Brake Hold Indicator Symbol

Brake Hold These are Brake Hold Indicator and the Automatic Hold Indicator symbols. The lights describe systems that keeps the brakes applied when the vehicle is stopped and other conditions are met. They indicate that the system is on and functioning properly. The image is the circle between brackets used as a standard for brakes, which …

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2nd Start Indicator

Second Start Indicator

2nd Start This is a 2nd Start Indicator symbol. This feature, if switched on, causes the vehicle to move from a standing start in the higher, second, gear in slippery conditions. The light will be on when the feature is activated, which is done manually using a button on the dashboard or more likely the …

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