DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.
Running Lamps These are the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) symbols. One of these lights will be on in green with small dots or lines radiating out from an oval shape intended to represent a lamp whenever the running lamps are switched on. A DRL system is required on all vehicles sold new in Canada. The …
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Overdrive Off This is an Overdrive (O/D) Off Indicator symbol. This states simply that the vehicle’s overdrive capability has been turned off. If this was not intended, look for an overdrive on/off switch, most likely on the center console or possibly on the dashboard. Are you sure this is your symbol?? If not, you can …
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Shift/Throttle Control This text symbol and those that follow are various Electronic Shift or Throttle Control Indicators. First is the ECT Power Indicator symbol. ECT stands for either Electronically Controlled Transmission or Throttle. In the PWR or power mode, indicated by the green color, your vehicle is either kept it in a lower gear for more powerful …
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Check Suspension This is a Check Suspension Indicator symbol. This light indicates a possible fault in the suspension system, which should be checked by your dealer or authorized repair center as soon as possible. CK is short for Check and SUSP is intended to be short for Suspension. First, are you sure this is your …
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Engine Malfunction This is an Engine Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) symbol. This light, on steadily or blinking, indicates a fault in the engine’s emission control system. It may also indicate that the gas cap is loose or missing. The text itself reads Service Engine Soon. Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? …
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Tow Mode These are Tow or Haul Mode and Fault Indicator symbols. If your vehicle is equipped with Tow Mode, one of these lights will be lit when the mode is selected. The symbol may be in text, using the word TOW and or HAUL, or as an image of one of several forms of …
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All Wheel Drive Disabled These are All-wheel Drive (AWD) Disabled Indicator symbols. The lights, all shown in yellow/amber/orange, flash when the AWD system is disabled temporarily and remains on when there is a malfunction in the system. The open circles indicate that the AWD system has been disconnected. Note that the first symbol is used in New …
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