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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Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Brake Assist (BAS) Trouble Indicator

ESP / BAS Indicator

ESP/BAS This combined system warning indicator covers the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and the Brake Assist System (BAS). These systems work together, and a fault in either, or both, will cause the light to come on. If it remains on, see your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. Before moving on, are …

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4 Wheel, All Wheel Drive Trouble Indicators

4 Wheel Drive Indicator

4 Wheel Drive These are 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) Trouble Indicator symbols. This first light will be seen under conditions specified by the manufacturer. For some, it will only be illuminated if there is a malfunction in the 4WD system. The light will also come on if the front wheel or tire diameters are different from those …

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Electronic Throttle Control Indicator

Electronic Throttle Control Indicator

Electronic Throttle This is the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator symbol. This light, a lightning bolt between reversed brackets or parenthesis, will illuminate if there is a problem in the electronic throttle control system. It may be seen in red or yellow/amber. As an electronic system, it can sometimes be reset by restarting the car, …

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Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) Off Indicator

IBA Off Indicator

Brake Assist This is an Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) Off Indicator symbol. IBA uses lasers to identify approaching obstacles and applies the brakes accordingly. The light comes on when the IBA switch is turned off. If the light comes on while the system is on, it is either unavailable temporarily or is malfunctioning. Check that …

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Lane Departure, Change Assist and Trouble Indicators

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Indicator

Lane Departure These are all Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Lane Departure Mitigation (LDM), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Lane Keeping Assist/Aid (LKA), Lane Keeping Assistant System (LKAS), Lane-keep Assist System (LAS), LaneSense Indicator, Lane Change Assist (LCA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) symbols, or are part of a …

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Blind Spot Monitor Warning or System Symbols

Blind Spot Indicator

Blind Spot Monitor These are Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Warning or Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Blind Spot Alert (BSA) System (left) or BLind spot Information System (BLIS) (right) or Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) symbols. Yet another instance of essentially identical systems end up with manufacturer-dependent names for reasons that are not at all clear. Before …

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