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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The Single Most Misunderstood Warning Indicator on Your Instrument Panel – Part I

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Have you seen or are you seeing this light on your instrument panel?  What the heck does the symbol mean and what the heck do you do about it? It is the TPMS – Tire Pressure Monitoring System – indicator. And it is the single most misunderstood warning indicator you …

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What the Hell is that Light on My Dashboard?

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Warning Symbols and Tell-tales What the Hell is that Light on My Dashboard? Automotive service departments across the country are inundated with questions like this on a daily basis. So, what IS that light? That new acronym? What do they mean? Do you know? Here at DashboardSymbols.com, we will show you, to help you understand …

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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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