Reduced Engine Power Indicators

Reduced Engine Power Light

Reduced Power These are Reduced Engine Power Indicator symbols. Only a handful of manufacturers use these lights, which comes on automatically with a reduction in the vehicle’s performance. Given what is likely an obvious reduction in power and acceleration, the symbol itself would seem to be redundant. First, are you sure this is your symbol?? …

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Transmission Oil Temperature Indicators

Transmission Oil Temperature Indicator

Transmission Oil Temperature All these are variations of an Automatic Transmission (A/T) Oil Temperature Indicator symbols. Generally seen in red, it means exactly what it says, that the oil temperature in the transmission is too high, which risks transmission failure. Some manufacturers show the symbol as yellow/amber. Regardless of color, take the symbol seriously and …

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Auto Brake Hold Indicator

Automatic Hold Indicator

Brake Hold This is an Auto Brake Hold Indicator symbol. Auto Brake Hold is an advanced system that automatically applies and releases the parking brake when in situations like stop and go traffic. The indicator is on in green when the system is activated and in use. You may also see a plain Hold indicator, …

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High-beam Assistant Symbol

High-beam Assistant Indicator

High Beam Assist These are High-beam Assistant symbols. The green image indicates that the assistant, which automatically switches the high beams on and off, is active and working properly. The “A” stands for Automatic. The systems detects light from oncoming traffic and lowers the high beams so as not to blind other drivers. It may also …

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Easy Access Indicator Symbol

Easy Access Symbol

Easy Access This is the Easy Access Indicator symbol. It is found on vehicles with height control features, and the symbol indicates that the car will lower itself, or has been lowered, when the vehicle is turned off for easy access and egress. The image is of a man stepping down, although his head can …

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Shift and Up Shift Indicators

Up Shift Light Symbol

Shift These are Up,  Down or simply Shift Indicator symbols. A handful of vehicle manufacturers use these lights in vehicles with manual transmissions to indicate when it is best to shift to a higher or lower gear for optimum fuel economy. But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below. …

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Information Displays and Message Centers

Oblect Detected Indicator

Message Centers Below are examples of Information Displays and Message Centers. These are the latest trend on electronic instrument panels. They will be for the most part shades of black and white, although some manufacturers are choosing a blue background. Full color displays are slowly coming into use as the cost of led displays continue …

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