Lincoln Videos: Help with Key Not Working

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Lincoln Vehicles We now have ten videos offering help to Lincoln drivers with Key Not Working There is some crossover to some Ford models, but they have their own page here! Just added a video covering all Lincoln models. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Here is an update for MKX drivers. …

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Open and Start a Suzuki with a Dead Key Fob

Susuki back up start

How to Open and Start a Suzuki with a Dead Key Fob Note that if you need or want another manufacturer, click here. Getting into Your Suzuki Retrieving the Mechanical Key Suzuki withdrew from the new car market in the U.S. and Canada after the 2013 model year. Despite this, we saw a brand new …

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Suzuki Video: Help with Key Not Working

How to Handle Dead Key Fob Batteries in Suzuki Vehicles We have but a single video to date with help for Suzuki owners with Key Not Working The video will help Suzuki owners get in and start keyless start models. Models covered include the Belano, Grand Vitara, Kizashi, SX4, Swift, APV, Ertiga, XL7, Jimmy, Ciaz, Vitara, …

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Warning Light Image Fails

Engine

A New Image Please! We are going to have a little fun here, pretty much at my expense. We have long railed about the images chosen for warning lights. They are intended to be easily interpreted by the average driver, but nearly across the board are a total fail. Follow along to see why! For …

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Dangers Inherent to Keyless or Push-button Start Cars

Keyless Start Dangers The New York Times recently (August 2018) published an article about a problem inherent with keyless start cars. Specifically the phenomenon of drivers pulling into their garages and, lacking the need to remove a key from the ignition switch, walking away with the vehicle still running. The home fills with odorless carbon …

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More Electronics Makes for More Useless Symbols

More Useless Symbols We want to dive a little deeper into what is one of our main concerns here at DashboardSymbols.com, and that is the continued proliferation of symbols appearing on instrument panels in vehicles from across the industry. And specifically with those associated with electronic systems. We now host nearly 350 image and text …

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Brake Press Indicators

Depress Brake Pedal

Brake Press These are Brake Press Indicators symbols. They is similar to other symbols asking for the brake pedal to pressed, for shifting for instance. However, here the symbols are used for Electric Park Brake and Automatic Brake Hold systems, where the brake pedal must be stepped on before either system can be engaged. Before continuing, …

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