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Life detection system This is a Life Detection System Off indicator symbol. The symbol, from a system used by Mercedes-Benz Smart division vehicles, appears as a seat with a sitting figure and the word off below it in yellow/amber/orange. When the system is turned off, the OFF icon will be seen on the driver information …
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VESS is restored I’ve fussed with and complained about the Kia Niro Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) for months and had disconnected it following the video linked here. But this left potential liability issues and so VESS is restored while adding a disconnect switch following the instructions from another video linked below. The issue is …
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Charged to 100% A bit ago, I noted that Kia recommends charging the Kia Niro EV to 100% once a month. So, I charged to 100% two days ago with astounding results. For the record, I don’t put many miles on the car and will likely only charge to 100% every other month. First note …
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s-Pedal These are s-Pedal Indicator symbols. s-Pedal, or Smart Pedal, is from Mercedes-Benz Smart vehicles and are essentially a one-pedal driving system for electric vehicles (EVs). Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can return to our main Manufacturer Symbols pages and scan again! When seen …
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Smart pilot assist These are Smart Pilot Assist indicator symbols. They are part of Mercedes-Benz Smart vehicles and are intimately connected to the Adaptive Cruise Control system. Smart pilot can control the vehicle speed according to the set vehicle speed and the inter-vehicle space, and assist steering wheel control according to the lane lines on …
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Tow warning This is a Tow Warning Indicator symbol and belongs to Mercedes-Benz Smart vehicles. It will be seen if there is a drive system or high-voltage electrical system malfunction in an electric vehicle (EV). It appears as the front of a car with a tow hook in front of it. Before continuing, is one …
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Ford “humbled” by EV progress in China, and remains on track to switch to hybrids
EV progress in China In an interview with Walter Isaacson at the Aspen Ideas Festival and reported by Business Insider, Ford CEO Jim Farley, speaking on EV progress in China, “It’s the most humbling thing I have ever seen. Seventy percent of all EVs in the world, electric vehicles, are made in China.” Not only …
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