Electric Cars, Autonomous Cars – They’re Just Cars!

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An EV Is Just a Car I have been pondering some items related to electric cars and autonomous cars, and in particular how messy even the automotive press treats these subjects. Which is point one. While the development of autonomous cars is expanding seemingly in tandem with electric cars, they are in fact separate and …

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SOS Feature Malfunction Indicators

SOS Indicator

SOS Feature These are SOS Feature Malfunction Indicator symbols. The symbol, in red or yellow/amber/orange, is likely accompanied by a text message in the instrument panel that states that the service is either limited or unavailable. The message will show one or the other. When restricted, an emergency call may be limited to a data …

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GM Now Uses 17 Differing Back-up Pockets

Too Many Back Up Start Locations GM Now Uses 17 Differing Back-up Pockets! While putting together a review of 2018 push button start models, we discovered that the new GMC Terrain and Acadia had been added, and that this was introduced in the Acadia in 2017. In addition, these two models have hidden key holes, …

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Too Many Warning Lights Can Only Lead to Driver Overload

Driver Overload We had the opportunity recently to browse through the owner’s manual of a high-end European SUV. As is our duty, we scanned the segment listing the various warning lights and indicators that may reside on the car’s instrument panel. We were frankly floored. For many years an Asian model SUV held the record …

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AdBlue Indicator Symbols

AdBlue fill indicator

AdBlue These are AdBlue Indicator symbols, which references a fluid that is necessary to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system. SCR is an emissions control technology used by some diesel engine manufacturers. The indicators may appear in black and white, yellow/amber/orange or red, depending on the severity of need. Before continuing, are you sure this …

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Tesla How to Videos: Help with Key Not Working

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Tesla Vehicles We have six videos for Tesla drivers with Help with Key Not Working This one will help you get inside if the 12-volt start battery dies. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Here is the process for getting into and getting going with a Model S. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. This one …

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Start a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone

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How to Start a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for Tesla vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. Starting Your Tesla Model S or Model X …

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