# DashboardSymbols.com > Home | Helping everyday drivers navigate 21st century automobiles... > Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.4, this is an llms-full.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Posts ### [Posts](https://dashboardsymbols.com/home/posts/) **Published:** February 7, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau --- ### [Rivian R2 added to Emergency Escape page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/10/rivian-r2-added-to-emergency-escape-page/) **Published:** October 20, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Rivian logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rivian-logo.gif)Rivian R2. We have updated our [Emergency Escape page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) with the processes necessary to manually open the doors the new **Rivian R2** if the power is lost. We will note that **Rivian** says that in the event of a collision or power loss, the **R2**’s power supply and distribution systems will continue to support the electronic latches. This is the case in the earlier models. ![R2 front exit](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/R2-front-exit.gif)Nonetheless, if they are not working, there are options. Exiting the **R2** from the front is similar to the **R1T** and **R1S**, but the handle is further forward on the armrest. Pull the handle (number 2, right) to open the door. Unfortunately, exiting the rear of the **R2** with no power again requires removing a panel. Much like when we first added the other models, we have not seen one yet, but we are hopeful that the company has made this at least a little more obvious. ![R2 rear door pull](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/R2-rear-pull.gif)![R2 rear door escape access](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/R2-rear-escape-access.gif)Start by pulling off the panel shown at the front of the armrest (first image). The image at least suggests that there is a handle to get hold of. Once that is done, a pull cable appears (second image). In fact, it looks like it is attached to the panel itself. We’ll be on the lookout for one we can work with. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** emergency escape, manual open, R2, Rivian --- ### [Jaguar shows the new Type 01](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/10/jaguar-shows-the-new-type-01/) **Published:** October 17, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jaguar-Logo.gif)Type 01. [In August we noted](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/08/jaguar-models-update-leaves-us-in-the-dust/) that an attempt to update our **Jaguar** pages left us scratching our heads, showing a **Type 00** prototype and awaiting a new **Type 01**. All previous models, save the **F Type**, were discontinued. Well, the company has [now shown the **Type 01**](https://www.jaguar.com/en-us/type-01.html#type01), pointing to an all electric future — and why the **F-Type** is still available — and a look that is nothing like anything **Jaguar** has ever produced. ![Type 01 exterior](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Type-01-exterior.gif)In their words “One of a kind. Engineered not to meet expectations, but to shatter them. The viscerally powerful yet completely balanced drive is like nothing else on the road. And so “It can only be a **Jaguar**.” Its big, fast (0-60mph in 3.1 sec.), powerful (over 1,000 maximum HP) with 400 miles of range. It is thus far only available in Europe. A couple of unusual details describe how, while other manufacturers continue with the SUV trend, the **Type 01** remains lower to the ground. “Underfloor batteries traditionally raise a roofline.?? To save precious millimeters of height, connectors for the 200 battery cells are positioned on the sides of the individual cells, rather than on top.” And something called the Tri Apex Node, whatever that is, allows the battery to reach further forward.? A point to take issue with is an intelligent deployable rear spoiler. “The three-stage design is hidden at low speeds, but reduces drag and generates up to 165 lbs of downforce at 96mph. This improves traction and stability, enabling higher cornering speeds and more effective braking and acceleration.” This could easily reduce range radically. Then there’s the hot stone massage on the front row seats. Hopefully this won’t cause the driver to fall asleep. ![Type 01 interior](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Type-01-interior.gif)A ClearSight Rear View Display which they call “perfectly placed.” Its the blacked out bit seen beneath the windshield (right) and is a screen for the rear camera that displays whenever the vehicle is running, replacing the traditional rear view mirror. It is “clearly” seen to be partially obscured — even more so for shorter drivers! The shot is taken from a pretty high angle. And, of course, a center control panel that is all touch screen and n knobs or dials. Exactly the opposite of the latest trends, which lean towards returning some traditional controls for HVAC and entertainment systems. Time will tell, and we’ll ultimately have to get a look ourselves. It just doesn’t feel like a major winner for **Jaguar**. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** electric, EV, Jaguar, Type 01 --- ### [Yes, the Roadster flies!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/10/yes-the-roadster-flies/) **Published:** October 16, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![It flies](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/It-flies.gif)It flies… If you missed the **Tesla Roadster** rebirth, [check it out here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqOfmtTJD1A). The video is 16 rather tedious minutes so skip to the last two. Its more than a little insane, is not and will likely never be street legal and difficult to know what the point is, other than another vanity project for someone with more money than he knows what to do with. For the record, the **Roadster** cleared the whole pack, easily! ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** flying, Roadster, Tesla --- ### [Diesel price hits all time high](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/10/diesel-price-hits-all-time-high/) **Published:** October 10, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BTS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BTS-logo.gif)BTS report. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released monthly motor fuels prices for September 2026 and among the findings were that the price of diesel no. 2 reached a new all-time high in September 2026 at $6.29 per gallon. That is up 9.3% from the previous all-time high reached in June 2022, up 15.2% from August 2026, and up a full 67.8% from September 2025. As to gasoline prices, the average price for regular motor gasoline was $4.36 per gallon in September; up 7.3% from August 2026 and up 37.6% from September 2025. ![September fuel prices](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sept-fuel-prices.gif)Year over year, the Gulf Coast region saw the largest increase at 42.2% to $3.86/gallon while the West Coast was least affected by percentage, seeing a rise of 31.1%, to $5.54. For the rest of the country, year-over-year changes were by region: Rocky Mountain: up 39.6% to $4.44, Central Atlantic: up 37.4% to $4.37, New England: up 40.0% to $4.31, Midwest: up 38.3% to $4.17 and Lower Atlantic: up 39.8% to $4.07. More information and for interactive charts on transportation’s role in the economy and changes (trends) over time [can be found at this link](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdata.bts.gov%2Fstories%2Fs%2F28tb-cpjy/1/010101a116b791dd-e7166246-f213-42e1-90af-d6f0bc3f86ae-000000/6pgKVhEFifFFRYjxp7aTlwztvfxX9zYs_s_mhb6PfTA=452). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** BTS, diesel, fuel prices, gasoline --- ### [Five worst hidden key holes to access in keyless start cars](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/five-worst-hidden-key-holes-to-access-in-keyless-start-cars/) **Published:** September 6, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Hidden key holes.](#Hidden_key_holes) - [Number 5](#Number_5) - [Number 4](#Number_4) - [Number 3](#Number_3) - [Number 2](#Number_2) - [Dishonorable mentions](#Dishonorable_mentions) - [Number 1](#Number_1) ## ![Dead fob icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/app_icon135.gif)Hidden key holes. Sometime in the early 2000s, hidden key holes became all the rage in the automotive world as keyless open and start spread through the industry. Key holes were often, but not always, hiding behind removable caps at the back of the driver’s door handle. The reasons for doing this are generally unclear, but hidden key holes serve to panic drivers when a key fob stops working. You know, when you need one! We’ve encountered a very large number of variations and some of them are truly difficult to work with making them a nightmare for drivers. These are the worst of the worst, starting at number 5 ([our best list is here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/best-hidden-automotive-key-holes-in-keyless-open-and-start-cars/)). ### Number 5 ![Mini Handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mini-handle.gif)At number 5, is this from **Mini**. It was first found on **Mini Cooper Hardtops** and then the **SE** EV in 2022 and now across the product line. A small oval-shaped cap at the rear of the handle must be removed to expose the key hole (right). A small slot is underneath the handle near the cap. Slip the mechanical key into the hole as far as it will go, which is about an inch — but nothing happens at all! In fact, the cap is now free to remove, but that knowledge is needed in advance and missing from the owner’s manual! Slip a fingernail anywhere in the groove surrounding the cap and it will fall away. ### Number 4 ![Karma unlock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Karma-unlock.gif)Number 4 goes to **Fisker** and **Karma**. What was the **Fisker Karma** was resurrected as the **Karma Rovero**. The key hole is found under the door handle on the passenger door! We’ve never actually seen one, but this was clearly a manufacturer intent on not showing a key hole on the driver’s door. Or was the car made to drive on the left side of the road?? ### Number 3 At number 3 is this offering from **Hyundai**, found in the **Santa Fe** from 2019 to 2024, the new **Palisade** in 2020 and the **Elantra** in 2021. A small piece of horizontal trim located just behind the black entry button is removable. ![TRAX back up open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Santa-Fe-TRAX-handle-button.gif)To do this, pull the handle outward. This exposes another small black button just behind the handle. We literally had to open the door to get it the frame for the picture (right). Push that button with the tip of the mechanical key and the trim can be removed to expose the key hole. Actually getting the key into the right spot will need a good deal of patience! ### Number 2 Our number 2 worst hidden keyhole comes courtesy of **Lincoln**. The 2017 **Continental** was first, followed by the **Aviator** in 2020 and the **Nautilus** 2024. The key hole is hidden by a spring-loaded cover no where near where you’d expect. ![Continental key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Continental-key-hole.gif)The key hole has been placed in the chrome molding beneath the driver’s door mirror and behind the imprinted words ‘Continental’, ‘Aviator’ or ‘Nautilus’ (right). Insert the key and turn to unlock the car. The door will spring open. We don’t know how many **Lincoln** drivers are aware of this and still don’t know how well the key hole cover will behave in icy weather. #### Dishonorable mentions And before we get to the worst of the worst, we add some dishonorable mentions. **Hyundai**, **Kia** and **Genesis** use no less then seven ways of hiding the key hole. Several of them could have been featured here. **BMW** and **General Motors** use five. At DashboardSymbols.com we think that hiding a key hole serves only to frustrate the manufacturer’s very customers and add risk rather than anything useful. ### Number 1 And for our number 1 worst hidden key hole goes to **Chevrolet**. The method used is similar to one used across a dozen manufacturers, and actually one of the first introduced. However, this one was always a pain in the backside. ![GM Lock Cover Remove](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_lock_cover_remove.gif)The cover is removed by slipping the mechanical key into a slot (3) under the cap at the back of the driver’s door handle. Push the key up and pry outward to remove the cap. However, you stand a 50% chance of failure, with the cap stuck half way off. The only recovery is to push the cap back fully into place and starting over. The “key” to success is make sure that upward pressure is maintained during the removal process. We’re going to do this in video form soon as well. In the meantime, you can visit our key fob pages for [instructions for hundreds of models here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/help-with-a-dead-key-fob/dead-key-fob-batteries/). And the video is now ready. [It can be seen here](https://youtu.be/guWZX5_Nyus). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Chevrolet, hidden key holes, hyundai, Karma, Lincoln, Mini --- ### [Green Car Journal hands out 2027 Green Car of the Year awards](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/10/green-car-journal-hands-out-2027-green-car-of-the-year-awards/) **Published:** October 1, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Green cars. The Green Car Journal has handed out it [2027 Green Car of the Year awards](https://greencarjournal.com/features/2027-green-car-awards/) — nine of them to be exact. It came to our attention through **Karma**, as its **Gyesera Grand** **Coupe** was awarded Luxury Green Car of the Year. And while it sure looks the part (below right), what really catches the eye is the vehicle’s starting price — $139,950! ![Configurator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Gyesera-Configurator.gif) The electric vehicle (EV) industry has long had a love affair with pricey top-of-the-line products that only the wealthy can afford. The industry then wonders why sales are slow, even with liquid fuel prices as high as they are. To the publication’s credit, their actual Green Car of the Year — the **Kia EV3** — comes in at a far more palatable $29,890 and sports a driving range that varies from 221 to 321 miles depending on configuration. And the Neighborhood Green Car of the Year — the **Fiat Topolino** (below right) — starts at $13,995. But it will only go 47 miles — at 25 mph no less! ![2026 Fiat Topolino](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Fiat-Topolino.gif)Nevertheless, the preponderance of EVs available to the driving public are in the $40,000, $50,000 and $60,000 range. Where are the practical Toyota Corolla equivalent and their competitors on the EV side? It sure isn’t the **Topolino**, a car that will take nearly an hour to cover its 47 mile range! And its a stand-alone. Modestly priced EVs with a reasonable set of features and decent range simply do not exist nor do manufacturers show any inclination to move in that direction. For the most part — for at least in the U.S. market — the chase for high-end, high-dollar models mirrors the trend to large SUVs and pick up trucks seen in the internal combustion engine side of the market. Perhaps if the EV3 sees some success competitors will come to play. However, the success of **Hyundai’s Ioniq** 5 has not produced many competitors, which would serve to push **Hyundai**‘s prices. On the plus side, the used EV market continues to develop… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** EV, Fiat, green cars, hyundai, Karma, Toyota --- ### [Two new videos added highlight the worst and the best interior emergency manual door overrides](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/10/two-new-videos-added-that-highlight-the-worst-and-the-best-interior-emergency-manual-door-overrides/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![GM Coupe Escape lever](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Escape_lever.gif)Emergency manual door overrides. After posting about the good and the bad about interior emergency manual door overrides, we’ve now put them in video format and posted to our YouTube channel. The first, [available here](https://youtu.be/h61wlE2MGB8), discusses the top (or bottom) five worst and most dangerous emergency escape plans ever conceived by auto manufacturers. Given that the original **Model 3** and **Model Y** from **Tesla** did not even have a rear door override in the first versions, it is more than clear that, in their hubris, manufacturers added manual back-ups as afterthoughts. You know, if the 12-volt battery dies. Which will happen at some point! The lever at the top right is placed on the floor, where you might expect to find a trunk or gas cap release. That one cost a life. ![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)Since we read manufacturers the riot act in that video, [here at this link](https://youtu.be/Rq0nZWO2x9A) we give credit where credit is due with examples of manual overrides that actually suit the human experience. **Audi** started it off with a door handle that, when pulled harder, actually engages a manual back-up, and does so on all four doors. Completely intuitive. Make no mistake, we continue to believe that the use of electronic locks and latches is completely unnecessary and puts drivers at risk. The technology does nothing but boost the egos of designers. Plus, then having to add a mechanical back-up adds hardware and costs vehicles. The electronic versions are no more than a vulnerable vanity play. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Audi, electronic latches, electronic locks, manual door overrides, Tesla --- ### [Five worst back-up automotive mechanical door releases to find and use](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/five-worst-back-up-automotive-mechanical-door-releases-to-find-and-use/) **Published:** September 9, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Mechanical door releases.](#Mechanical_door_releases) - [Number 5, Tesla](#Number_5_Tesla) - [Number 4, another Tesla](#Number_4_another_Tesla) - [Number 3, yes it’s Tesla again](#Number_3_yes_its_Tesla_again) - [Number 2, Rivian](#Number_2_Rivian) - [Worst of the worst, GM Coupes](#Worst_of_the_worst_GM_Coupes) ## ![Model Y m back-up back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Model-Y-back-up-back-up.gif)Mechanical door releases. Vehicles with electronic locks and latches lead to the requirement of back-up mechanical door releases, particularly to let occupants out in the event of a power failure or worse. These are also known as a manual door release or a manual override. Electric vehicles (EVs) are often blamed for the use and spread of electronically locks and latches due to the advent of flush door handles in many of these vehicles. But the truth is that **General Motors** (**GM**) started this mess with the **Corvette** in 2005, a clearly gas powered machine. And while **Tesla** dominates our list here, the issues are not confined to the EV world at all. A large number of gas powered vehicles use electronic locks and latches. [Its an issue we’ve covered since 2015.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) The biggest and most concerning oversight belongs to the rear seats. Mechanical activation seems to be an afterthought, making exiting in an emergency potentially life threatening. Here are the worst of the worst ([we have a best list here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/best-automotive-back-up-interior-door-releases/)). ### Number 5, Tesla The 5th worst mechanical door release is found in the **Tesla Model 3** and **Model Y**. and involves rear door releases. Note that the first versions of these Models did not have a rear door release at all! As noted, an afterthought. This is corrected in the 2024 **Model 3** and the 2025 **Model Y**. ![Model Y m back-up back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Model-Y-back-up-back-up.gif)On these newer models, you will find a slot in front of what is a release cover at the bottom of each rear door pocket, seen at the bottom of the image to the right. Slide a finger into the slot and lift the cover away. A mechanical release cable is then seen which must be pulled forward. What is pictured is what a relative did in her car for the safety of her children and its brilliant. She attached an Eject pull in bright yellow. We sent the image over to NHTSA. ### Number 4, another Tesla ![Model X manual rear dr release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Model-X-manual-rear-dr-release.gif)The number 4 worst mechanical door release is found in the **Tesla Model X**. If the **Model X** has no electrical power, the manual says to “carefully” remove the speaker grille from the door. It is at the front bottom of each rear door. I would not be so concerned with being careful. Once the grille is removed, a release cable is available (blue arrow). Pull it down and towards the front of the vehicle. After the latch is released, the gull wing door(s) will need to be lifted manually. We haven’t actually seen this one, so can only imagine removing a speaker “carefully” while under duress, which is quite likely the case if there is a need to get out of the car. ### Number 3, yes it’s Tesla again The number 3 worst mechanical door release belongs to the **Tesla Model S** and is again a rear seat issue.![Tesla Door Release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Tesla_door_release.gif) A mechanical release is found in the carpet below each of the two primary sitting positions. The idea is to push aside a flap of carpet and locate a plastic handle attached to a cable and pull to open the door on the same side of the car. The picture was taken at a **Tesla** showroom, and the salesperson was completely unaware of its existence. ### Number 2, Rivian The number 2 worst mechanical door release is found in **Rivian**‘s first two models, the **R1T** and **RIS.** They have an identical problem and again involve the rear doors. ![Rivian mechanical rear door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rivian-rear-handle.gif)The door panel trim must be removed exposing a pull cord. Pull the cord to open the door. The issue here is that there is simply no obvious way to accomplish this and under duress, as would likely be the case, we already recommend on our get out page that rear passengers crawl through to the front. We finally got one and tackled it ourselves. Not pretty. [See it here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/new-rivian-safety-video-that-will-save-a-life-in-a-power-failure/) or [here…](https://youtu.be/i6Ib2udWMa8) ### Worst of the worst, GM Coupes And so, our number 1 is a floor lever found in four of **GM**’s Coupe styles that are gasoline powered but were the first vehicles to be equipped with an electronic lock that allows for a flush, aerodynamic exterior door handle. The cars are **Chevrolet Corvettes** built after 2005, and the **Cadillac CTS,** **XLR** and **ELR** Coupes. By extension, the interior release is also electronic, rather than mechanical. The **Corvette** is the car that started us on the mission to at least inform the public of the potential danger if not get electronic latches outright banned. The door releases are on the floor below the door, where you might expect to find a trunk or gas cap release. Nothing about the placement is intuitive and at least one person died in the heat unable to escape his car. No accident, no fire, a simple short circuit. ![GM Coupe Escape Lever](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Escape_lever.gif)To the right is a video of the release in action, recorded from the outside for clarity. Seeing it and identifying it while sitting in the tight quarters of a Coupe is difficult at best. Run your hand along the floor just beneath the door and near the front of your seat for the lever and give it a pull. Its simple if you know it exists. If not, you may succumb to the hot sun before figuring it out. Its already happened… We have this all [in video format here](https://youtu.be/h61wlE2MGB8). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Corvette, electronic latches, emergency exit, General Motors, GM, mechanical door releases, Rivian, Tesla --- ### [Best automotive back-up interior door releases](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/best-automotive-back-up-interior-door-releases/) **Published:** September 16, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Back-up door releases.](#Back-up_door_releases) - [Best back up exit option to date](#Best_back_up_exit_option_to_date) - [Audi](#Audi) - [Copycats](#Copycats) - [The second tier](#The_second_tier) - [Tesla](#Tesla) - [Lincoln, Fiat and Maserati](#Lincoln_Fiat_and_Maserati) ## ![Lexus inside electronic handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lexus-inside-electrinic-handle.gif)Back-up door releases. There are two types of back-up interior door releases that we find acceptable for use in the event of a power failure, circumventing the then useless electronic door locks and latches, and truly only one that get it right. These are also known as a manual door release or a manual override. We’ll start there, but before we do, please know this: there is always a way out, at minimum on the front doors. If the key fob or remote is outside the car, or if there is an electrical problem, the vehicle’s doors can always be opened. [This website](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) or your owner’s manual will have the answer. [Since we ripped on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/five-worst-back-up-automotive-mechanical-door-releases-to-find-and-use/) auto manufacturers for very poor decisions regarding back up interior door releases, it seems only fair to point out the good ones. ### Best back up exit option to date #### Audi If a car maker is going to insist on using electronic locks and latches — thus requiring more parts and cost in a back up system — they should absolutely follow this lead. And some have. ![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)We first saw this in an **Audi e-tron** EV, and it is completely and utterly human. The door opens when the handle is pulled. However, if the power fails simply pulling the handle harder, which is exactly what the first human instinct would be, moves the handle further out and engages a mechanical back up. Simple indeed, completely intuitive, and exists on all four doors. #### Copycats **![Polestar inside handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Polestar-inside-handle.gif)Lucid**, **Polestar** and **Volvo** have since followed suit and again in all four doors, With **Polestar** and **Volvo** models, the rear doors require a double pull, but this is also completely intuitive — if something doesn’t work the first time, who among will not try a second time? We recorded this in a **Polestar 3**. The gif (right) doesn’t include the sound, but, with power, the latch release is clearly heard, and the extra pull creates a separate and distinct release sound. ### The second tier Others come close, where a mechanical handle is at minimum on the door panel, or better yet the armrest. Intuitive to the extent that the back up is on the door and near the primary opening mechanism. #### Tesla **![Model S manual fr dr release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mod-S-manual-fr-dr-release.gif)Tesla** is featured heavily in our list of worst mechanical back up options, all involving exiting from the rear seats. In contrast, they are near the top of the best list for exiting the front doors. If a power failure is encountered in any **Tesla** model, a mechanical release is found somewhat intuitively at the front of either arm rest (right). Pull it up and the door will open. #### Lincoln, Fiat and Maserati **![Continental Inside Release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Continental-door-release.gif)Lincoln**, **Fiat** and **Maserati** all offer a mechanical release in very similar locations just below the armrest in the center of the door (right). The designers get credit for placing this where a driver would look first in the event of an emergency – in the door itself. Sadly – and this may come back to haunt **Lincoln** – there isn’t one on the passenger door. In **Fiat** and **Maserati** models, both front doors include the mechanical release. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Audi, back up exit, electronic latch, electronic lock, Fiat, Lincoln, Maserati, mechanical door release, Polestar, Tesla, Volvo --- ### [New Rivian safety video that will save a life in a power failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/new-rivian-safety-video-that-will-save-a-life-in-a-power-failure/) **Published:** September 21, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Rivian logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rivian-logo.gif)Rivian safety video. We’ve added an important safety video to YouTube which shows how to get out of the back seats of a **Rivian R1S** or **R1T** if the power is lost. See it below — not easy to say the least. These are also known as a manual door release or a manual override. The first thing to add is that if there are young children in the back seat, have them crawl to the front to escape. They will not likely have the strength to pull the trim away and each from door has an easily accessed release at the front of the arm rest. The owner of the vehicle and myself spent nearly six minutes working on the trim piece, not wanting to do damage. This is not an issue in an emergency, but it doesn’t make the job any easier. And ease is what is needed here. Too many manufacturers of vehicles with electronic locks and latches treat the mechanical back-ups as an afterthought, is this is one of the worst. This image shows the heavy duty trim clips that need to come loose. Velcro comes to mind. Even if the piece could be easily removed, the wire loop was difficult to find with the door open! With the door closed and in an emergency? The company should be embarrassed in the least. The owner and myself are working on a modification that **Rivian** owners can add to make escape far simpler. We’ll add a link when its ready. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** back seat, power loss, R1S, R1T, Rivian, safety --- ### [Trailer Turn Signal Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/09/trailer-turn-signal-indicator/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Trailer Turn Signals ![Trailer turn signal indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Trailer-turn-signal-indicator.gif)![Trailer lamp indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Image4.gif)These are *Trailer Turn Signal Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). When towing a trailer, the first light will flash when the turn signals are activated and the second will be seen when the trailer lighting is properly connected to the towing vehicle. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If the indicator lights, shown in **green**,  including the one that is the image of a trailer, does not flash when a trailer is hitched and a turn signal is activated, check the trailer lighting and connections. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** double arrows, green, number 1, trailer --- ### [Best hidden automotive key holes in keyless open and start cars](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/best-hidden-automotive-key-holes-in-keyless-open-and-start-cars/) **Published:** September 11, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Best hidden key holes.](#Best_hidden_key_holes) - [Solution 1 — Pull handle](#Solution_1_%E2%80%94_Pull_handle) - [Solution 2 — Push front](#Solution_2_%E2%80%94_Push_front) ## ![Cayenne and Panamera buck up open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/19-25-Cayenne-bu-open2.png)Best hidden key holes. A few days ago we [compiled the bottom five worst](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/five-worst-hidden-key-holes-to-access-in-keyless-start-cars/) hidden automotive key holes in keyless open and start cars. Its only fitting to point out the best hidden automotive key holes, because some manufacturers actually get this right. Lest we forget, the key holes are needed in the event a door does not respond to its key fob. Make no mistake, all in all we at DashboardSymbols.com think that hiding a key hole is nothing more than a vanity project for auto manufacturers, bent on being more clever than their competitors. There is little gained in air resistance or appearance and for drivers, they are a potentially dangerous and frustrating headache. That said, lets talk about the best solutions that manufacturers have come up with while still hiding a key hole. They come in two general forms: 1) standard door handles that reveal the key hole when pulled and 2) flush handles that reveal the key hole after a bit of work. Each has adoptees across the industry. ### Solution 1 — Pull handle ![Expedition key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Expedition-keyhole.gif)We first saw one of these in a **Ford Expedition** in 2018 (right), which was followed shortly after by the **Lincoln Navigator**. Note that we are not suggesting Ford was actually first, only that it was where we first spotted it. In the interim, models from the following car makers have adopted some form of the handle. They include **Acura, BMW, Genesis, Honda, Jeep, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Polestar, Porsche, Smart** and **Volvo.** ![i4 door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/i4-handle.gif)The **BMW i4** uses a flush handle that tips up (right) when used to open the car revealing the key hole. The vast majority are similar to the **Expedition** as the handles rotate out from the back. ### Solution 2 — Push front Curiously, this version got its start with the **Tesla Model 3**, which, of course, does not use a mechanical key. However, its flush door handles are used by pushing the front part in which exposes the rear handle that opens the door when pulled. ![Hyundai flush handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hyundai-flush-handle.gif)A good many other manufacturers took the idea and applied it to flush door handles that extend when the vehicle is approached. If the handle does not respond to the presence of the key fob, pushing the front of the handle again exposes the rear (right from a **Hyundai Ionic 6**), and when it is pulled, a key hole is revealed. Of course, a driver needs to know that this can be done, which is not always the case. ![2021 Mercedes door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2021-Mercedes-door-handle-3.gif)Among other car makers using this style of handle are **Chevrolet, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Nissan,** and **Polestar**. A **Mercedes** handle shown to the right is an outlier where, when the handle is pulled out, the key hole is revealed to be in the middle of the space created! To be sure, many if not all of these manufacturers are responsible for some of the far more difficult door handles to deal with when in emergency situations. However, the door handles described here make life far simpler for the driving public. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** dead key fobs, door handles, hidden key holes, key holes, mechanical keys --- ### [Open a Land Rover with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/open-a-land-rover-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** March 16, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a Land Rover with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Land_Rover_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [LR4, Discovery and Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque and Sport](#LR4_Discovery_and_Sport_Range_Rover_Range_Rover_Evoque_and_Sport) - [Range Rover Velar and Evoque](#Range_Rover_Velar_and_Evoque) - [New Range Rover, New Range Rover Sport](#New_Range_Rover_New_Range_Rover_Sport) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a Land Rover with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Land Rover** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, click [here for help getting started](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/start-land-rover-with-a-dead-key-fob/)!** - **Second, for [video help, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/land-rover-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want [another manufacturer, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### Retrieving the mechanical key **![Jaguar Key Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/jaguar_key_style_2.gif)Land Rover** use three versions of Smart Keys fobs. For the first one, press and hold the release button on the side of the fob, while lifting the emergency (mechanical) key blade cover from the Smart Key body. Extract the emergency key blade and unfold. On some models, the lock cylinder (keyhole) at the back of the door handle will be visible. If so, use the key blade to unlock the door. ![Jaguar Land Rover key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jag-3-LRover-key.gif)The second version hides the mechanical or emergency key beneath a chrome cover on one side of the fob. Slide the side cover towards the top of the fob as shown to release and remove it. The mechanical key can then be slipped out the same way and unfolded. Note that we have seen this type of fob from **Land Rover** that are missing their fold out keys! If you run into this, you will, unfortunately, need to get in touch with your dealer as soon as possible. ![Jaguar key fob new](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jaguar-key-new.gif)The newest version of the fob is thankfully a simple side button press (arrow, right) and a pull. The mechanical key is the key ring end of the fob. We have seen two instances of mechanical keys missing from key fobs in the previous styles. This will not be an issue with the newest fob. Most of the models using the versions 2 and 3 key fob all have hidden key holes, so move to the next steps, below. But again, if a key hole is visible (like the **Defender**), simply insert the emergency key and turn and you’ll be inside. ### Getting Inside #### LR4, Discovery and Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque and Sport ![Land Rover key hole cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Land-Rover-open1.gif)If the keyhole is not visible, insert the key blade into the slot at the base of the door lock cover located near the back of the driver’s door handle and lift slightly to pry away the lock cover and expose the lock cylinder. The key blade will need to be twisted slightly as well. If you are in the dark, you may need to feel for the slot. Yes, you must ***pry off*** a piece of the car. It is uncomfortable but necessary and will uncover the hidden keyhole. ![Land Rover back up open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Land-Rover-open2.gif)For **Land Rovers** built after 2015 and using the second key fob, the process is just slightly different but looks very much the same. There is still an access hole or slot beneath the key hole cover. Insert the key blade into the slot and press down on the cover slightly. Gently lever the key blade upwards and rotate the lock cover upwards to release it. And again, yes, you are ***prying off*** a piece of the car. #### Range Rover Velar and Evoque ![Velar handle push](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Velar-enter-push2.gif)The **Range Rover Velar**, first offered in 2018, has flush door handles that reach out when the driver touches it while an active key fob is present. They will remain fixed if the key fob’s battery is dead or there is interference. The **Evoque** now features the new handle as well. Other models may follow. ![Velar key cylinder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Velar-enter-key.gif)The lock cylinder is hidden behind the flush handle. To get at it, press the front of the handle. The rear of the handle will be pushed out. Pull the entire handle out to the fully deployed position. Once you have exposed the lock cylinder at the rear of the handle, use the mechanical key, which is the same in this model as others built since 2015, to unlock the driver’s door. Again, the alarm sounds until the Smart Key is positioned correctly inside the vehicle. To disarm the alarm continue to Starting Instructions in Part II. #### New Range Rover, New Range Rover Sport ![New Range Rover open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/New-Range-Rover-opn.gif)In 2022, **Land Rover** released what it calls the **New Range Rover**, the **New Range Rover Sport**, and the  **New Range Rover Evoque**. The **Evoque** continues to use the door handle described just above. However the **New Range Rover** and **Range Rover Sport** now have a key hole in the center of the space made available when the door handle is pulled away. It is shown to the right. Again, the alarm sounds until the Smart Key is positioned correctly inside the car. To disarm the alarm continue to Starting Instructions in Part II. Also, check out our [videos for additional **Land Rover**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/12/land-rover-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) help. Land rover models examined include the Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, New Range Rover, New Range Rover Sport and New Range Rover Velar. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. #### [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/start-land-rover-with-a-dead-key-fob/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't unlock, Dead key fob, Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, LR4, New Range Rover, New Range Rover Sport, New Range Rover Velar, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, won't open --- ### [Open Chevrolet Models with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/general-motors-dead-fob-help/) **Published:** April 18, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open Chevrolet Models with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_Chevrolet_Models_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [Chevrolet models hiding the key hole](#Chevrolet_models_hiding_the_key_hole) - [Blazer EV, later Equinox, Traverse](#Blazer_EV_later_Equinox_Traverse) - [Equinox EV](#Equinox_EV) - [TRAX](#TRAX) - [Corvette](#Corvette) - [Related: Getting Out!](#Related_Getting_Out) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## ![Chevrolet logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chevrolet-logo.gif)How to Open Chevrolet Models with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Chevrolet** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/01/general-motors-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) for help getting started!** - **Second, you can find [video help here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the mechanical key** **GM** makes three key ![GM Key Style 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_key_style_1.gif)fob (remote control or ‘clicker’) styles, and **Chevrolet** uses them all. To get in the vehicle when the key fob battery is dead, a mechanical key will have to retrieved from the fob and used to unlock the car. For the **rectangular style** fob or transmitter press the thin button near the bottom of the transmitter (remote control or ‘clicker’) used to remove the mechanical key. Do not pull the mechanical key out without pressing the button. ![GM Key Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_key_style_2.gif)In **next style** is a **flip key**, shown to the left, press the unmarked chrome button to extend the mechanical key. It remains attached to the key fob. Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door. ![GM Style 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15-GM-key.gif)The **final rounded style** key fob is similar to the rectangular fob, in that the mechanical key is removed from the fob for use getting into the vehicle. However, it is similar in appearance to Style 2. To remove the mechanical key, press the button on the side of the transmitter near the key ring, as shown, and pull the key out. #### **Getting Inside** If a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle, simply insert the mechanical and turn, and you’re in. Beginning with the 6th generation **Corvette** introduced in 2005 and adding the **Cadillac** **CTS** and **ELR Coupes**, no external door handle is obvious, and thus no backup entrance option. See below. Then in the 2013, the **Chevrolet Impala** and followed by eight additional models the by 2017, the key hole was hidden. Sadly, more and more **General Motors** products will likely feature this unnecessary change going forward. ##### Chevrolet models hiding the key hole ![GM Lock Cover Remove](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_lock_cover_remove.gif)**Chevrolet** models with traditional door handles but no obvious key holes or lock cylinders, hide the key holes under a cap at the back of the driver’s door. They include the new **Bolt** models and **Camaro**, **Cruze**, **Impala**, **Malibu**, **Tahoe**, **Trailblazer**, **Suburban**, and **Volt models. The handles may be shaped differently than the image, but the process is the same. To remove the cap, pull the door handle out to the open position. Insert the key into the slot on the bottom of the cap (“3”, right). Push it as far upwards as possible and hold that upward pressure. Then pry outward. And yes, you WILL feel like you are prying off a piece of your car! Move the cap rearward revealing the key cylinder. Now the mechanical key can be used in the cylinder. Look for a ***video*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) to help. To replace the cap, insert the two tabs at the back of the cap between the black seal and the metal base. Pull the door handle out to the door open position and move the cap forward and press to snap it into place. You can then release the door handle. ##### ![Blazer cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Blazer-cap.gif)Blazer EV, later Equinox, Traverse The new **Blazer EV** and 2024 and later **Traverse** and 2025 and later **Equinox** models offer a “twist” on a very similar cap. There is still a slot on the underside of the handle (right). Note that the cap is only about a 1/4 inch thick. Insert the mechanical key into the slot and turn it counterclockwise to release the cap. It can then be pulled away. ![Blazer cap replace](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Blazer-cap-replace.gif)To replace the cap, insert it back into the grooves on the door handle. Push down on the cap until it clicks into place. Remember, getting in the car is most important. If you have difficulty replacing the cap, don’t. Let your dealer do it when you get a new battery for your Key FOB! ##### Equinox EV ![Equinox flush handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Equinox-flush-handle.gif)The **Equinox EV** introduced in 2024 model is an outlier. It features a flush door handle that extends outward to meet the driver when the key fob is in range. If the handle does not extend, press the front on the handle inward. The rear of the handle can then be pulled to access the key hole. ##### TRAX In 2024 the **TRAX** was given a new hidden key hole cover. It has a very **BMW**-like look cover that is removed using the mechanical key from behind like a **Hyundai Santa Fe**! We spotted it at the 2025 New York Auto Show and were able to remove it but weren’t able to get footage of the very awkward process. ![Trax handle and key hole cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Trax-handle.gif)But we have a good stand in. To the right is a pic of the **TRAX** door handle we saw at the show. Note the oval cover. Below right is an image from a **Santa Fe** video we did. The arrow points to a very important spot. To remove the cap and access the key hole, the door handle needs to be pulled to the ![TRAX back up open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Santa-Fe-TRAX-handle-button.gif)open position. Then the mechanical key is used to push what is a silver button behind the door handle. The arrow points to the right spot, which is black in the Hyundai. This pushes the front of the oval cap outward which allows it to be pulled away. In order to properly see this, we had to hold the door open! The angles made it impossible to see otherwise. ##### Corvette **![C8 Corvette lock cylinder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/C8-lock-cylinder.gif)Corvette** models are a very different animals. The C6 through C8 models have  non-traditional, all electronic  locks, latches and door handles, if they can be called handles at all. The C8 does have a key cylinder, but it is found in the air inlet located on the body, behind and above the left door handle. See the image to the right. Insert the mechanical key and turn to open the car. ![Coupe_flush_handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Coupe_flush_handle.gif)Older C6 and C7 **Corvette** models, also have flush door handles (right image) with no key holes at all. They have a very different trick up their sleeves. You must use the mechanical key to open the trunk. The key hole is under the lip of the trunk lid facing the ground. ![Corvette Open handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/corevette_open.gif)Once the trunk is open, you will find a release handle. It is along the left wall of the trunk in the  **Corvette** (right). Pull this release lever and the driver’s door will unlock, unlatch and open slightly and you’ll be in! We have ***videos*** for the coupes [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). Models examined include Blazer, Bolt, Bolt EUV, Camaro, Colorado, Corvette, Cruze, Equinox, Impala, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Sonic, Spark, Suburban, Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse, Trax, and Volt. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. #### **Related: [Getting Out!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///dead-key-fob-batteries/getting-out/)** #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/01/general-motors-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/ "General Motors Dead Key Fob Help - Part II") ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) > [Start a Chevrolet with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/general-motors-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, can't open, Chevrolet, clicker, Corvette, dead fob, dead key battery, General Motors, GM, ignition, push button start, remote control, Start/Stop button, transmitter, won't open, won't start --- ### [A Wordpress fault avoidance post](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/08/a-wordpress-fault-avoidance-post/) **Published:** August 31, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Wordpress fault avoidance. [DashboardSymbols.com](https://dashboardsymbols.com/) is built on Wordpress platform and I wanted to share a serious incident that occurred a few weeks ago. For reasons I came to understand only at the incident’s end, the site became pretty much impossible to navigate, from the outside as a user and from the inside as the webmaster. The site’s host was of little help. The incident was over in 24 hours — 24 hours of struggle and tests and back and forths with the host. What had happened was a plug-in — the broken links checker — automatically updated and began over taxing the server. I had managed to get in and slowly — because of the problem — shut down each plug-in one at a time. I hit the right one minutes before it was updated again, which was the final resolution to the problem. The lesson is this: I am notified of updates when they occur, which is rather regularly. I now immediately test the site when a new update is announced. Had I done so when the update of the broken links checker was announced, it would have saved a lot of grief. Checking immediately is the easiest way to avoid prolonged down time, which could be costly for some sites. If you are more paranoid, you might consider turning off auto updates and handling them all manually. However, in 16 years, it is the only incident of its kind. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** auto updates, plugins, wordpress --- ### [Traffic Sign Recognition System and Fault Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/02/traffic-sign-recognition-system-fault/) **Published:** February 17, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Sign Recognition ![Sign recognition indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Sign-recognition-indicator.gif)![Traffic sign recognition fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sign-recognition-fault.gif)![Traffic sign assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Traffic-sign-assist.gif)![Traffic sign assistant](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sign-assistant.gif)These are various *Traffic Sign Recognition System Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). If one is displayed as a sign (far left), it shows the actual sign as it was recognized. Shown here is an example of a speed limit sign of either 50 miles per hour or kilometers per hour. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ### Traffic signs not recognized ![Sign recognition fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sign-recognition-fault-1.gif)![Sign recognition off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sign-recognition-off.gif)![Sign recognition off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sign-recognition-off.gif)![Sign assistant fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sign-assistant-fault.gif)![Speed limit assist warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Speed-limit-assist-warning.gif)With some exceptions these images are displayed in **black** and **white** in the vehicles message center. The first **yellow/amber/orange** version will be seen as a warning light in the instrument panel. It and the image of a sign set next to a vehicle indicates a laundry list of potential problems with the system. They indicates that the car will not currently recognize traffic signs. This is also the case if an exclamation point is seen in the message center rather than a recognizable traffic sign. The second one simply says that the traffic sign recognition feature has been turned off. The last two show dashed lines inside a sign or rectangle indicating sign information has not been recognized. A text message may also be seen on the instrument panel describing the problem. It will range from view restrictions due to surroundings; a malfunction in the navigation system; sign based speed warning; no valid navigation data and no speed limits detected by the navigation system; the data may be unavailable in the current geography; or an actual malfunction in the system. In any of these scenarios the system will switch itself off. If the text displays an actual malfunction, have your dealer or qualified service shop repair the system. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** black, car, circle, stop sign, traffic sign, white --- ### [Lane Departure, Change Assist and Trouble Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** November 27, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Lane Departure](#Lane_Departure) - [Active systems](#Active_systems) - [Left and Right](#Left_and_Right) - [Audi](#Audi) - [Volvo](#Volvo) - [Hands On](#Hands_On) - [Lane Keeping/Tracing/Safety](#Lane_KeepingTracingSafety) - [Chevrolet, Lexus, Suzuki](#Chevrolet_Lexus_Suzuki) - [Hyundai](#Hyundai) - [Lucid](#Lucid) - [Opel](#Opel) - [Toyota, Chevrolet](#Toyota_Chevrolet) - [Skoda](#Skoda) - [Black and White](#Black_and_White) - [Lane Keeping](#Lane_Keeping) - [Jaguar](#Jaguar) - [Lane Change Assist](#Lane_Change_Assist) - [Lane Departure](#Lane_Departure-2) - [BMW, Mini, Vauxhall and Audi](#BMW_Mini_Vauxhall_and_Audi) - [Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet](#Buick_Cadillac_Chevrolet) ## Lane Departure ![Lane Departure Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lane_departure_indicator.gif "lane_departure_indicator")![Lane Departure Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lane_departure_warning_2.gif)![Lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Lane-keeping-indicator.gif)These are all *Lane Departure Warning* ([LDW](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), *Lane Departure Warning System* ([LDWS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), Lane Departure Mitigation ([LDM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///roadside-assistance-s/acronyms/)), *Lane Departure Prevention* ([LDP](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), *Lane Keeping Assist/Aid* ([LKA](https://dashboardsymbols.com///roadside-assistance-s/acronyms/ "Acronyms")), *Lane Keeping Assistant System* ([LKAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///roadside-assistance-s/acronyms/ "Acronyms")), *Lane-keep Assist System* (LAS), *LaneSense Indicator*, *Lane Change Assist* (LCA), *Lane Tracing Assist* (LTA), *Emergency Lane Keeping* (ELK) [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/), or are part of a *Driver Alert System*. Assuming there are detectable lane markers, and the system is active, these indicators will light and will blink **yellow/amber** if the vehicle is traveling close to either the left or the right of the traveling lane. - **Before moving on, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Lane keeping off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-keeping-off-indicator.gif)This symbol, with the line drawn through it, indicates that the lane keeping system has either been turned off or has a fault. If the system cannot be switched back on, please find your dealer or a good repair center. ### Active systems ![Lane departure warning green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_departure_warning_right_gr.gif)![Lane keeping on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lane-keeping-on.gif)Note that with some manufacturers, these systems are moving to active rather than simple warning status. This is to say that vehicles properly equipped will actually turn the steering wheel enough to remain in the proper lane (LDP above). Seen in **green**, it indicates that the system is on a ready and that both lane lines have been detected. ![Lane Departure Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lane-departure-warning_3.gif)![Lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lane-keeping.gif)![Lane keeping assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/lane-keeping-6.gif)![lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/lane-keeping-7.gif)A warning chime may also be heard. The symbols look like a car in a lane or leaving a lane (or breaking through a fence!), or like lane markers with arrows pointing at them or just the markers. A steady **black** and **white** light indicates that lane keeping is not ready; **green** indicates the system is ready and may gently turn the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a lane marking; and is seen in **yellow/amber/orange** and flashes as a lane departure warning when a lane marking has been unintentionally crossed. ### Left and Right ![Lane Departure Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lane_departure_warning_2.gif)![Lane departure warning left](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_departure_warning_left.gif)![Lane departure warning left](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_departure_warning_right.gif)We now have a manufacturer who is using the first symbol to the left and seen above as well as a fault indicator. But more importantly, it is using the next two images in **red** to indicate that the vehicle is close to the left lane’s edge or the right lane’s edge, respectively. The fact that the car’s steering wheel is likely vibrating or being actively steering to maintain the lane is not enough. ![Lane Departure Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lane_departure_warning_2.gif)![Lane departure warning left](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/lane_departure_warning_yao_left.gif)Opel threw a small wrench into this by making the left and right images **yellow/amber/orange**. Otherwise the system responds in much the same way. It uses the original image seen in the paragraph above to the far left and new one with the vehicle crossing to the left. #### Audi ![Lane departure left](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-departure-left.gif)![Lane departure right](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-departure-right.gif)Audi went absolutely overboard, using a single lane in three colors making for six new images. In **red**, the lane departure system will guide the driver by actively moving the car back to center. If both right and left lights are shown, emergency assist has been activate. ![Lane departure left gr](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-departure-left-gr.gif)![Lane departure right gr](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-departure-right-gr.gif)![Lane departure left wh](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-departure-left-wh.gif)![Lane departure right wh](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-departure-right-wh.gif)In **green**, the lane departure warning is on a ready to provide warnings. In **black** and **white**, the system is on but is not ready to provide warnings. #### Volvo ![Lane keep and rain sense indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lane-keep-and-rain-sense.gif)![Lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Lane-keeping-indicator-gray2.gif)One manufacturer (Volvo) has chosen to combine the symbol on the left with the [rain sensor indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/automatic-windshield-wiper-fault-indicator-symbols/). They are shown in white or gray. In white, both the lane keeping and rain sensing systems are on. In gray, both systems are on but no lane markers are detected. The same is true if the rain sensor is not included. ### Hands On ![Lane departure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hands-on-lane-departure-wh.gif)![Lane departure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hands-on-lane-departure-gr.gif)![Hands on lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Hands-on-lane-departure.gif)Another has added the *Hands on Steering Wheel Indicator*, but remains intended for the lane keeping system. The driver’s hands should, in fact, be on the wheel. In **yellow/amber**, it indicates a problem with the system. In **green** or **black** and **white**, it indicates the systems is on. ### Lane Keeping/Tracing/Safety #### Chevrolet, Lexus, Suzuki ![Lane tracing assist ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_tracing_assist-wh.gif)![Lane tracing assist on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_tracing_assist-gr.gif)![Lane Departure Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lane_departure_indicator.gif)In line with hands-on systems, these are *Lane Tracing Assist* (LTA) indicators. **Suzuki** calls their system Lane Keeping Assist (LKA). Another example of a different name for the same basic function. When driving on a road with clear lane lines with the dynamic radar cruise control operating, lane lines and preceding and surrounding vehicles are detected using the front camera and radar sensor, and the steering wheel is operated by LTA/LKA to maintain the vehicle’s lane position. In **white**, LTA/LKA is on standby. In **green** the system is operating. In **yellow/amber/orange** the vehicle is leaving the lane. #### Hyundai **![Lane safety assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane-safety-assist-gray.gif)![Lane tracing assist on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_tracing_assist-gr.gif)![Lane Departure Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lane_departure_indicator.gif)Hyundai** uses a very similar set of indicators, changing only the white version to gray to indicate when the system is waiting for the proper conditions. To stand out, the company calls its system *Lane Safety*. #### Lucid ![Lane departure protection alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-departure-protection-alert.gif)**Lucid** calls their system Lane Departure Protection. The symbol to the left will be seen when the system detects an unintentional drift toward the lane or road boundaries. It will highlight the side the vehicle is drifting towards. Steering correction is applied to bring the vehicle back into the lane or road. #### Opel ![Take the wheel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Take-the-wheel-wh.gif)![Take the wheel indicator green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Take-the-wheel-gr.gif)![Steering take over request](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Take-the-wheel-yao.gif)This set is used by **Opel**. Illuminates **grey** scale, the system is paused. At least one system limitation has been detected, which could be a dirty sensor. In **green**, the system is active and ready to go. In **yellow/amber/orange**, a fault has been detected. A restart of the vehicle may resolve the issue, otherwise a qualified service shop will be needed. #### Toyota, Chevrolet ![Lane departure warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_departure_warning_right_wh.gif)![Lane departure warning green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_departure_warning_right_gr.gif)![Lane Departure Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lane_departure_warning_2.gif)Unfortunately, **Toyota** is using a different set of images — images already found on this page in the same colors as the three above. We’ve shown them here again, and you’ll see them elsewhere. In truth, we think they’re confused. Back to Lane Tracing Assist, there are additional limitations to the LTA system and it will operate only when and not limited to: the lane width is approximately 10 to 13 ft. (3 to 4 m); the vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve; the hands off steering wheel warning is not operating; etc. #### Skoda ![Travel assist green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Travel-assist-functional.gif)![Travel assist functional](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Travel-assist-functional-cruise.gif)![Travel assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Travel-assist-.cruisegif.gif)Skoda uses a system it calls Travel Assist and has chosen to keep the symbol set in **green** and **white**. In all **green**, Travel Assist is activated, and both cruise control and adaptive lane guidance are active. With the lanes painted **white**, the system is active along with adaptive cruise control. With the car and dial in **white**, the system is active along with lane guidance. ### Black and White ![Lane keeping active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Lane-keeper.gif)![Lane keeping assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-keeping-assist.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Lane-departure-assistant.gif)![Lane departure warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_departure_warning_right_wh.gif)![Lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lane-keeping-indicator-gray.gif)![Lane departure warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lane-departure-warning_wh.gif)Images seen in shades of black and white are seen in the vehicle’s center information display. Here yet another manufacturer uses the lane lines simply to indicate the system is active. Another uses the image to indicate the system is active and lane lines are detected. It goes gray if lane lines are not detected. The last one, white on black, says the system is on, but no lines are detected. Only the particular manufacturer’s owner’s manual will determine what any given light indicates. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Individul-drive-mode.gif)The addition of a star indicates that a particular driver’s preferences have been activated. As above, a steady **black** and **white** light may also be used to indicate that lane keeping is not ready; **green** indicates the system is ready and may gently turn the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a lane marking; and is seen in **yellow/amber** and flashes as a lane departure warning when a lane marking has been unintentionally crossed. ![Lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lane-keeping-indicator-red.png)In this case, the manufacturer displays the lane lines and turns one side **red** when the vehicle crosses the line without having used a turn signal. The steering wheel will also vibrate to further alert the driver. Both lines are shown in **red** here, but only one will in practice. ### Lane Keeping ![Lane Keeping Assistant](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/lka_indicator.gif "lka_indicator")The light is **green** if the system is simply on. Most manufacturers who offer the system or systems make use of the larger Information Displays ([see here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/information-displays-and-message-centers/)) to indicate the system’s operation, and others offer a text [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/) like the one to the left. ![Lane Departure System Off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_departure_warning_off.gif)![Emergency lane keeping off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Emergency-lane-keeping-off.gif)![Lane keeping off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-keeping-off.gif)![Lane departure system off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lane-departure-off.gif)![Lane departure off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lane-departure-off-gray.gif)![Lane departure warning off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lane-departure-warning-off-wh.gif)![Active lane management off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Active-lane-management-off.gif)![Lane departure system off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lane-departure-system-off-indicator.gif)If the system is turned off, you may see one of the symbols to the left, which may include the word OFF. Note that OFF may also indicate a fault in the system, particularly when seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. One image even adds an arrow pointing outside the line and a star meant to indicate a collision for really no good reason. #### Jaguar **![Lane departure warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/lane_departure-r-w.gif)![Lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-keeping-indicator-center-w-g.gif)Jaguar** throws another wrench in the works with two more images, adding white to red and green images. The **red** version is seen if the vehicle crosses a lane marking without the use of the turn signal. And it leaves the lane not being crossed in **white**. The **green** version is seen if the feature is on and tracking lanes. It leaves the car in **white**. ### Lane Change Assist ![Lane change assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-change-assist.gif)These are *Lane Change Assist* (LCA) indicators, part of a Highway Driving Assist system. We’re showing two colors here, but in fact the system moves through four colors depending on the circumstance. In **white,** the system is off. In **gray**, the system is on stand by. In **green**, it is safe to change lanes. ![Lane change assist malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-change-assist-malfunction.gif)A **yellow/amber/orange** light indicates a malfunction in the system. Lane Change Assist does not change lanes for the driver, but simply informs on whether changing lanes is safe or not. It can be used only on highways with clear lane markings, above 40 miles per hour, and only in concert with the use of the turn signals. ### Lane Departure ![Lane Departure Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/10/lane_departure_warning.gif "lane_departure_warning")![Lane Keeping Assistant System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/LKAS_indicator2.gif)These versions, an LDW light, blinks if the system is active and the lane markers are approached. If any of these lights remain on in **yellow/amber/orange** without blinking, including another that adds inward pointing arrows below the car image, there may be a fault in the system. ![Alert System Service Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/alert_system_service_indicator_symbol.gif)The picture symbol on the right, which adds the exclamation point to the image of a car leaving a lane, is also used by some manufacturers to indicate a fault. In all cases, the vehicle is still drivable, but the system will need to be serviced by your dealer or authorized service center. #### BMW, Mini, Vauxhall and Audi ![Lane departure warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-departure-warning.gif)![Lane departure warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-departure-warning-yao.gif)![Lane departure warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-departure-warning-wh.gif)This one is a real curiosity from **BMW** and **Mini** only to find **Vauxhall** and **Audi** use the same image in multiple colors. It is shown in **green** and, according to the company the indicator light flashes green as a warning that the vehicle is leaving the lane. The system may perform a steering intervention if necessary. No other system uses a **green** indicator as a warning. In **white**, the system is switched on, but not active. In **green** the system is on and active. In **yellow/amber/orange** the system “performs a correction”. **Audi** uses the  **white** and **yellow/amber/orange** versions as malfunction indicators! A message will be seen on the instrument panel with possible causes. The **green** version simply says the system is on and operating. #### Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet **![Lane keeping assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/lane-keeping-6.gif)![lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/lane-keeping-8.gif)![lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/lane-keeping-7.gif)**Many **General Motors** models now use the simple lane representation in three colors. The black and white version displays when Lane Keep Assist is disabled. **Green** indicates the system is on and ready. It will gently turn the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking. The **yellow/amber/orange** version displays and will flash as a departure alert warning when a lane marking has been unintentionally crossed. Note that **Chevrolet** separates models into up level versus base. Up level models use the symbols directly above. Base level models use two different systems, including the exact same symbols as those used by **Lexus** and **Toyota** for what the companies calls lane tracing. See above. ![LKAS Amber](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/10/LKAS-amber.gif)![LKAS White](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/10/LKAS-white.gif)With the use of LKAS acronym, the **yellow/amber/orange** light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on. If the light stays on, it also indicates a problem with the system. The light comes on in white when the system is active and operating. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car breaking through a fence, car in lane, car symbol, dashboard indicator, Driver Alert System, exclamation point, Information Displays, Lane Departure Indicator, lane departure warning, LDW, LKA, warning --- ### [China recalls EVs over electronic door handles, ignoring non-EVs](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/08/china-recalls-evs-over-electronic-door-handles-ignoring-non-evs/) **Published:** August 25, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Model Y m back-up back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Model-Y-back-up-back-up.gif) A customer’s “fix” for the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. ## Electronic door handles. On an issue we’ve harped on since 2015, China recently announced a recall of millions of electric vehicles (EVs), from foreign to domestic car makers, to have interior mechanical door handle releases replaced so that they stand out. This is in fact great news, [and was reported by InsideEVs](https://insideevs.com/news/805739/china-door-handle-recall-millions/). But it forgets one thing: this didn’t start with, and is not restricted to, EVs! We put up a [Get Out page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) 11 years ago in 2015, prompted solely by the death of a man in a **Chevrolet Corvette** [in the hot Texas sun](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/06/tragic-incident-points-to-a-need-to-build-to-intuition/) — it was then and remains now purely gas-powered. **Tesla**‘s flush electronic handles, interior mechanical releases — and the lack thereof in some cases — may get the attention and the blame for the resulting issues but it was in fact **General Motors** who pioneered the use of electronic door latches in three **Cadillac** coupes and **Chevy’s Vette**. ![GM Coupe Escape lever](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Escape_lever.gif)The mechanical release in those cars, while being somewhat obvious, lacked intuitive design. The release is on the floor (right) below the doors for both the driver’s and passenger’s side. Note that the handle is difficult to see while sitting inside. Further, our page also holds emergency exit instructions for the **Lincoln Continental** — which sadly lacks a passenger door exit, **Maserati**, and **Lexus**, all of which feature gas powered models all or in part. So, while we applaud China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) for taking the lead on the issue, we continue to urge everyone, including in China, not to see this as an EV-only problem. Several of the models cited on our page are sold in that country as well. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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Does it matter??](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/is-donut-labs-power-pack-a-battery-or-capacitor-does-it-matter/) **Published:** January 14, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif) On This Page - [Battery or capacitor?](#Battery_or_capacitor) - [Basic tech](#Basic_tech) - [Not so basic tech](#Not_so_basic_tech) - [Battery or??](#Battery_or) ## Battery or capacitor? **Verge Motorcycles** announced in January that it would have an electric motorcycle available in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2026. But, is the solid-state [**Donut Lab**](https://www.donutlab.com/) power pack it runs on a battery or capacitor? This is the question electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts are now debating. ### Basic tech First, a bit of a primer. Asking about the difference between the two, AI says “that both store energy but differ fundamentally: batteries use chemical reactions for high energy density and steady, long-term power, while capacitors use electrostatic fields for rapid, short bursts of power. Batteries offer more energy for their size and maintain voltage longer, but capacitors charge/discharge much faster, have longer lifespans, and handle more cycles.” Well, clearly whatever **Donut Lab** has built does not fully behave like a capacitor. The battery delivers 400 Wh/kg of energy density without the need to limit charging to 80%. Full charge and full discharge are safe, repeatable, and expected in daily operation along with a long service life under continuous use and repeated fast charging — all of which sounds very capacitor-like. ### Not so basic tech **Donut Lab** uses a screenprinting process which allows for versatile shapes and sizes, using a nanofluid ink containing titanium dioxide nanoparticles which becomes the core of their solid electrolyte in what is claimed to be a scalable manufacturing process. The materials are more abundant and the solid-state design eliminates the fire risk inherent in lithium-ion battery packs. ### Battery or?? The device certainly isn’t made like the batteries currently in use (layering and/or rolling) and I do not have the expertise to determine if the device is a capacitor or not. The argument seems to suggest that it is devalued and poo pooed as a capacitor. As if it is a cheat. So I will say this: so what if it is a capacitor? If **Donut Lab** has managed to build a capacitor that manages to control discharge like a battery, creating that steady, long-term power with high energy density, then they have solved the solid-state battery problem that the EV industry has been chasing for decades. For the record, **Verge**‘s motorcycles feature 370 miles of range on what surely is a small form factor battery that can be “refilled” in ten minutes. We should know by the end of 2026 if the day of the solid-state EV has truly arrived. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** battery, capacitor, Donut Lab, EV, solid-state, Verge motorcycles --- ### [New video added for drivers of older Mini models](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/07/new-video-added-for-drivers-of-older-mini-model/) **Published:** July 16, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Mini logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/mini_logo.gif)Older Mini model. A friend had a key fob for an older **Mini** model that lacked a battery at all. We were given the opportunity to make a video opening and starting the car with the battery-less fob. And it worked. It provides further proof that the emergency or back-up open and start procedures work when key fob batteries die. ![Mini-ignition-lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mini-ignition-lock.gif)These models feature a start/stop button with an ignition lock alongside, both behind the steering wheel. In models with comfort access, the ignition lock is required unless the model is equipped with comfort access. Then the lock is unnecessary to start the vehicle and the vehicle can be opened with the touch of a button on the door handle. We also have footage for a battery replacement video in the older **Mini** key fobs, which we’ll put together next. The video can be seen [here at YouTube](https://youtu.be/UxcASMhnvKM) or at our **BMW** and **Mini** [video page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/bmwmini-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/), which now holds 12 videos. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Back-up, can't open, dead key fob battery, emergency start, Mini, won't start --- ### [Jaguar models update leaves us in the dust — it's an EV future!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/08/jaguar-models-update-leaves-us-in-the-dust/) **Published:** August 4, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jaguar-Logo.gif)Jaguar update. So, we set out to do an update for [2026 **Jaguar**](https://www.jaguar.com/en-us/jdx/copy-nothing/index.html) models and found only an **F-Pace**. This prompted a search on the web only to discover that all other models — **E-Pace, I-Pace, XF, F-Type** — have been discontinued and that the **F-Pace** will follow suit shortly. For the record, while we made small adjustments to the symbols page there were no actual additions and no changes to the emergency open and start page. The search result went on to say that **Jaguar** is transitioning to an all-electric future and is assembling a next-generation EV lineup. We then took the search to **Jaguar**, and while we did not find any indication of what power train would be employed, we did find that the new design language is beyond striking (right) and was introduced in November of 2024! ![Jaguar type 00](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Jaguar-type-00.gif)According to the company, seismic change is coming, and if the **Type 00** to the right is any indication, they’re not joking. The **Type 01** will be up next. In a November 2024 press release, Rawdon Glover, the Managing Director of **Jaguar** said “To bring back such a globally renowned brand we had to be fearless.” Evidently the company felt it needed a major makeover. He continued, “**Jaguar** was always at its best when challenging convention. That ethos is seen in our new brand identity today and will be further revealed over the coming months. This is a complete reset (there it is!). **Jaguar** is transformed to reclaim its originality and inspire a new generation. I am excited for the world to finally see **Jaguar**.” The designs will certainly catch the eye. Whether they inspire the buying public is yet to be determined. And we’ll likely find big changes in entry and exit protocols and [warning lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/07/jaguar-lights-and-symbols/) for our pages. We’re also left to wonder if sister company **Land Rover** has anything up their sleeves. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** Jaguar, key fob, symbols, Type 00 --- ### [Add Walmart to EV charging price downward pressures](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/08/add-walmart-to-ev-charging-price-pressures/) **Published:** August 18, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)EV charging. Just before Memorial Day, [we noted](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/a-roundup-of-ev-charging-costs/) that a new player in the Level 3 electric vehicle (EV) charging space was offering a very inexpensive charging opportunity for the holiday weekend. That special was $0.20 kWh, easily beating home charging in my state. At the time, we stated that this would put the pressure on other suppliers to reduce their prices. Sure enough, soon after Electrify America reduced its prices, off-peak, by nearly one third. Now I[nsideEVs reports](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/a-roundup-of-ev-charging-costs/) that Walmart is making a big push to add charging stations to its roughly 5,000 stores nationwide. Pricing wasn’t stated, but customers enrolled in Walmart+ get a 10% discount off a number that is likely already very competitive. The company currently has Electrify America stations and its CCS plugs at 300 of its stores, but the build out would use third party chargers with both CCS and NACS options. And customers get to use the charge time spending money in the stores! To be sure, automaker-backed IONNA has far bigger plans with some 30,000 fast chargers in the works and there are others in the mix as well. We’ll let InsideEVs fill you in here. I have yet to pull the trigger on a home charger, but perhaps the inconvenience won’t feel like one if the price is right. And lets face it, there’s a player missing. With Walmart in the mix, how long will it be before Amazon gets in on the fun?? I’m old enough to remember gas price wars of the late sixties and early seventies. This could be fun! ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** charging, Electrify America, EV, IONNA, Level 3, Walmart --- ### [Tragic Incident Points to a Need to Build to Intuition](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/06/tragic-incident-points-to-a-need-to-build-to-intuition/) **Published:** June 24, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Intuition Needed](#Intuition_Needed) - [A Life Lost](#A_Life_Lost) - [Hours Lost](#Hours_Lost) - [Nope, Its Not Age!](#Nope_Its_Not_Age) ## Intuition Needed Our mission at DashboardSymbols.com is to make new auto technologies simpler to understand and use so that you can feel safe and secure. Electronics rarely have intuitive solutions when problems arise. We have long railed about car companies making getting in a push-button start car difficult when an electronic issue strikes, but we didn’t recognize that those same problems could lead to difficulties getting out. And now one of those problems has cost a man his life. ### A Life Lost ![Inside_release2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Inside_release2.jpg)A Consumer Reports [article](http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/06/corvette-tragedy-highlights-problem-with-unique-car-controls/index.htm) recently cited the death of a man, and his dog, of heat exhaustion in Texas when he was unable to open his 2007 **Chevrolet Corvette** after an electronic malfunction. He was unaware of a mechanical release located near the floor below the door, as shown in the image to the right. The article begins beautifully, stating “tragedy demonstrates time and time again, there is true value in conventionally designed controls for vehicles.” Their conclusion troubles us, however. But first, a review of this and other recent incidents that we have touched on. The man, 72 year old James Rogers, stepped out of a local restaurant to check on his dog, leaving his cell phone behind. It is thought that the electronic lock failed due to a loose battery cable. He and the dog had already died by the time they were noticed and freed from the car. Sadly, other [news reports](http://www.newser.com/story/208135/man-dies-trapped-in-dream-car.html) stated that his daughter believes he may have been trying to consult the owner’s manual when he succumbed. ### Hours Lost Earlier this year, we reported on an item out of New Zealand where an older couple had spent 13 hours locked inside their new keyless **Mazda**, and nearly died. They had left the key fob outside the car and mistakenly thought that it was the only way to unlock the car. The overriding assumption was that the root cause of the problem was that either the dealer did not fully explain the features of the car, or that the couple was confused by new technology because of their age (65 and 68). **Related: [Wait, you were locked *In* the car?](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/03/wait-you-were-locked-in-the-car/)** ### ![BMW Inside Lock Switch](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BMW_lock_switch.gif)Nope, Its Not Age! In that same article, we related another lock-out story involving a keyless, or push button start car, this time a **BMW**. Their friends had used the remote to lock the car as a joke, and try as they might, those inside, a man and a woman in their 20s, could not find a way out and swore that there was none! The unlock switch, while plainly marked with the image of a door with a key in it and shown here, is placed surprisingly in the center of the dashboard just below the emergency flasher switch! Not on the doors, where our twenty somethings assumed it should be. And frankly where we had assumed it would be. ![Inside_release3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Inside_release3.jpg)This image is an expanded view of the Corvette’s door release lever and icon. While the image does indicate the function of the lever, it would not be easily seen while sitting in the driver’s seat of the cramped coupe. Also, it is located where we have learned to expect to find a trunk or fuel door release, so it is quite likely that that Rogers never thought to even look towards the floor. It should be noted that this lock technology is shared by the **Cadillac CTS, XLR** and **ELR Coupes**. Consumer Report’s states that their own reliability data shows that “problems with door locks and latches are among the most common complaints.” Their article concludes that “there isn’t any worrisome trends among Corvettes.” Looking purely at data – developed by definition after problems occur – this is certainly true. We, however, see several worrisome trends surrounding the growing love affair with electronics and the auto industry itself. We’ve cited three incidents of drivers who believed they locked in their cars. This leads us to, 1. short of a photographic memory, ‘showing’ and ‘explaining’ new features to drivers and expecting them to read and remember everything new in an owner’s manual have never – repeat never – worked in the auto industry. Ever. No one in the industry seems capable of learning this lesson no matter how many times it is repeated. This makes the New Zealand incident the most troublesome to address and it continues the “blame the driver”, or the salesperson, mentality. That said, 2. there is nothing intuitive about a door release on the floor below the door. GM, take responsibility for it and change it, period. The electronic lock does nothing for the owner and only satisfies something at GM. Make it part of the arm rest. Better yet, lose the unnecessary electronic release altogether and return the mechanical release as the primary, or only, release. And it follows that, 3. there is also nothing intuitive about a lock switch located in the center of the dashboard. BMW, it too should be returned to the armrest, even though it then means a second switch is needed on the passenger door. If you could change the behavior of the one or the behavior of the millions, which would have the greater chance of success? Changing the one, the manufacturer, eliminates the need for the millions (drivers) to read, and frankly memorize, crucial new features or the owner’s manual. It also eliminates the need for other millions (salespeople) to somehow become effective teachers. Someone else’s dad, mom, brother, sister, son, daughter husband or wife will not have to die over something that seems simple – to those of us in the industry. Build to intuition. Let’s not wait for data to act. **Update:** We got hold of a Cadillac CTS Coupe and can add this gif (below) of the lever in action. We used it from outside the car, so we could see it well! ![GM Coupe Escape Lever](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Escape_lever.gif) And we’ve added this video discussing the growing trend towards electronic locks and latches. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** BMW, consumer reports, Corevette, Coupe, CTS, electronic, ELR, GM, keyless, lock, locked in, Mazda, push button start, release --- ### [Key fob video added to YouTube for Mini models](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/07/key-fob-video-added-to-youtube-for-mini-models/) **Published:** July 20, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Mini logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/mini_logo.gif)Mini video. We just dropped a new key fob video on YouTube of the replacement of the fob battery in a 2015 and older **Mini** fob. We hadn’t seen this fob before and replacing its battery turned out to be far easier than its later replacement. Also, the fob uses the common CR 2032 battery. We now have 13 videos for **BMW** and **Mini** drivers in our YouTube playlist, four of them for **Mini** models. Several are are battery replacements in key fobs. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new abbreviation or acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. The new video can be seen below or on our [**BMW** and **Mini** video page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/bmwmini-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** battery replacement, key fob, Mini, video --- ### [New Volvo owners video added to our YouTube channel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/08/new-volvo-owners-video-added-to-our-youtube-channel/) **Published:** August 24, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Volvo logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/volvo-logo.gif)Volvo owners video. We’ve just uploaded a video to our YouTube channel that demonstrates opening a starting **Volvo XC40**, **C40**, **EC40**, and **EX40** models from 2019 through at least 2026. The process covers gas, mild hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) versions. The models look very, very similar Volvo has run through a series of names while creating the gas, hybrid and EV versions. Fortunately, the number 40 is what they have in common and share the same back-up or emergency open and start process. Processes like the ones demonstrated are necessary in keyless start models when the battery in the key fob dies or in the event of electrical interference. For many years, **Volvo** models have featured a key fob that has its buttons on the side. The fob holds the needed mechanical key inside the fob which needs to be opened. We start with that process. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new abbreviation or acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. The new video can be seen below or on our [**Volvo** video page](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up start, C40, can't start, Dead key fob, EC40, emergency start, EX40, Volvo, won't open, XC40 --- ### [Volvo and Polestar Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Volvo and Polestar Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Volvo_and_Polestar_Vehicles) - [Polestar 1 and 2, open and start](#Polestar_1_and_2_open_and_start) - [First generation Volvo keyless start](#First_generation_Volvo_keyless_start) - [Start a turn knob Volvo, Polestar](#Start_a_turn_knob_Volvo_Polestar) - [Volvo XC40, C40, EC40, and EX40 models, 2019 – 2026](#Volvo_XC40_C40_EC40_and_EX40_models_2019_%E2%80%93_2026) - [Volvo fob battery replace, first generation](#Volvo_fob_battery_replace_first_generation) - [Volvo, Polestar fob battery replace, second generation](#Volvo_Polestar_fob_battery_replace_second_generation) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Volvo and Polestar Vehicles **Six videos offering help to Volvo and Polestar drivers with Key Not Working**. ### Polestar 1 and 2, open and start **Video help for Polestar drivers including what we know about the Polestar 3.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### First generation Volvo keyless start **Video help for Volvos, including models with hidden key holes, updated.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Start a turn knob Volvo, Polestar **A video with updated turn-knob start Volvos here.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Volvo XC40, C40, EC40, and EX40 models, 2019 – 2026 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### Volvo fob battery replace, first generation **And a video replacing the battery in the fob, updated.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### Volvo, Polestar fob battery replace, second generation **This one covers the new generation key fob battery replacement, including Polestar. Bring your patience…** Models covered include the Polestar 1, Polestar 2 and Polestar 3, and the Volvo C30, C70, S60, S80, S90, V60, V90, XC60, XC90, and XC40. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Dead key fob, dead remote battery, hidden key hole, missing key hole, Polestar, remote control, Volvo --- ### [Start a Volvo with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/volvo-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) **Published:** November 13, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Volvo Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/volvo-logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Start a Volvo with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Volvo_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [XC90](#XC90) - [XC40, C40, EC40, EX40](#XC40_C40_EC40_EX40) - [EX30](#EX30) - [EX90](#EX90) - [Older Volvo models](#Older_Volvo_models) - [With ignition slot](#With_ignition_slot) - [With dummy keys](#With_dummy_keys) - [… Return to Part I: Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## How to Start a Volvo with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Volvo** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, if you are still locked out,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/volvo-dead-key-fob-help/) **for help getting inside!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here.**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### ![Volvo Back Up Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo-back-up-start.gif)XC90 Beginning with the 2020 **XC-90** redesign and the newer key fob style, a sensor location is provided for the key fob. It is found in the second cup holder in the center or tunnel console. An illustration of a key with lines radiating from it can be seen at the bottom of the cup holder. ### XC40, C40, EC40, EX40 ![XC-40 backup location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/XC40-backup.gif)The **XC40** got its start in 2019 as a gasoline-powered compact SUV, became its first all electric model, and is now a mild hybrid. Offshoots include the **C40, EC40** and **EX40** EV. The mark in these models will be found inside the center console on the bottom and to the front (right). It too features the mark of a key with lines radiating from it. Place the key fob on the mark. The vehicle will recognize the fob even if the fob’s internal battery is dead. The car will start as normal which will silence the alarm that went off when the vehicle was unlocked with the mechanical key. ### EX30 ![EX30 start reader and charge spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/EX30-start-reader.gif)The **EX30** EV, new in 2025, uses a rechargeable key tag rather than a key fob. If the key tag charge is depleted, placing the tag on the recharge spot (right) will serve to both allow the car to start and to recharge the key tag. A key card is also provided and can be laid flat on the charge spot to be recognized and start the vehicle. ### ![EX90 charge and card reader spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/EX90-charge-spot.gif)EX90 Also new in 2025 if the **EX90** EV. It also uses a rechargeable key tag. The back up start process is similar, using the key tag recharge spot at the front of the center console as a reader (right). A key card is also provided with the vehicle and can be used in the same way on the same spot. Beginning in 2021, a smart phone app became available and can be used to open and start these vehicles. ### ![Volvo Key Slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/volvo_key_slot.gif)Older Volvo models #### With ignition slot In older, second generation keyless start **Volvo** models, an ignition slot comes into play. The slot will be found either alongside or below the Start/Stop ignition button. Insert the key fob into the ignition slot. This will turn off the alarm and allow the vehicle to be started as normal by pressing the Start / Stop button while depressing the brake. ![Volvo Slot #2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo_slot_2.gif)The vehicle will recognize the key fob even if the fob’s internal battery is dead. The remote key can be removed from the ignition slot by pressing the it in lightly. The remote key will then be ejected slightly and can be removed from the slot. #### ![Early Volvo backup start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Early-Volvo-start-12.gif)With dummy keys In first generation keyless start models, the ignition switch is turned in normal conditions, similar to key start vehicles. There is a dummy key that needs to be removed. Press the the button found on the side of the dummy key, which frees it to be pulled away. The key fob can then be inserted in its place and the vehicle can be started (right). [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for video help specific to **Volvo** models. **![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to ***Step on the Brake***. Press the brake pedal *very, very* hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Volvo models examined include C30, C40, C70, S40, S60, S80, S90, C50, EC40, EX30, EX40, EX90, V60, V70, V90, XC40,  XC60, XC70, and XC90. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**… Return to Part I: Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/volvo-dead-key-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, Dead key fob, ignition, key blade, mechanical key, remote control, remote key, Start/Stop button, tunnel console, Volvo, won't open, won't start --- ### [A roundup of EV charging costs](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/a-roundup-of-ev-charging-costs/) **Published:** May 27, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Cost to charge. We started into to a piece on EV charging costs a few days ago when we got totally derailed by a notice from Kia with a special charge rate for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend from a company called IONNA. Now, not only was the Niro fully charged at the time, it turned out that the nearest IONNA Rechargery — their term — was a good 30 minutes away, which would chew up some range as well. However, the cost to charge would have been $0.20 kWh, and the company’s regular price was noted to be $0.39 kWh. Both numbers are actually very good for Level 3 DC charging. So lets get into it. [Personal experience with a ChargePoint](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/ripped-off-by-chargepoint-check-the-costs-first-before-charging-new/) set up at the local Kia dealer is way off the mark, but worth noting. First, the kWh rate was $0.79, already high, but with all this location’s added fees came to $3.20 kWh, or $1/mile! Insane! However, having used ChargePoint on the highway, I can attest to the fact that the Kia location is an anomaly and likely responsible, and a direct comparison would be the listed kWh charge of $0.79. The apartment complex I recently left had Level 2 chargers available through AmpUp. The apartments, AmpUp and the electric provider split a $0.33 kWh charge cost, although I fully expect the predatory new owners to hike this price. Finally, if a Level 2 charger is ever installed at my new location, the local electric company charges $0.11746 kWh off peak plus plus delivery charges etc., taking the total to about $0.27. Ignoring the ChargePoint anomaly,  that is nearly three times less than the high end of Level 3 charging! There are big benefits to charging at home. Even the apartment complex charges were just less than 50% cheaper. So an average charging cost list would look like this: - Level 3 charging: $0.64 kWh – $0.79 kWh - Level 3 exception — IONNA: $0.39 kWh - Level 2 — shared supply: $0.33 kWh - Level 2 — home: $0.27 kwh off-peak (rounded) The potential of a local IONNA Rechargery becomes clear, and would put pressure on other suppliers to reduce their costs! Of course, there are potentially significant installation charges to consider for a home charging unit, but the savings add up. In my case, assuming zero rebates from the state and federal governments, it would take several years to recoup the costs. However, the convenience of home charging is difficult to factor in. Finally, all the costs can be quite variable from location to location, and if you have ready access to a 120 volt outlet, you can trickle charge your EV anytime for the lowest cost of all. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** charging, costs, EV, IONNA, Kia --- ### [Edmunds points to used EV market — and they should know](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/edmunds-points-to-used-ev-market-they-should-know/) **Published:** May 8, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Edmunds_Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Edmunds_Logo_color_horizontal.gif)Used EV market. With the price of gasoline on the rise — with no end in sight — [Edmunds is touting the used EV](https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/used-ev-deals-to-look-for-2026.html) market holding some real bargains at a very good time. Of course, Edmunds has the advantage of actually being a platform that offers cars and trucks for sale. So they actually know. We certainly suspected and expected this when purchasing the **Kia Niro** 18 months ago. After about 15 years of new electric vehicle (EV) sales, and through lease programs in particular, a burgeoning used EV market was bound to develop. Edmunds included a list of solid bargains based on original list prices versus asking prices in the pre-owned market. Interestingly, the **Niro** as well as the **Hyundai Kona** are absent from the list because they sell at a lower price when new. But, here are some of their recommendations. Remember, they can draw directly from vehicles for sale at Edmunds.com. ![Audi e-tron quattro](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Audi-e-tron-quattro.gif) Audi e-tron quattro The **Audi E-tron** sold for over $74,000 on average new, and can now be had for an average price of $22,553. That’s well below its original cost. This would have been a temptation for us, except that the model’s expected range is only about 220 miles. Remember the Niro spends the entire summer well over 300 miles! The **BMW i4**, while not our cup of tea, began life over $61,000 new. A pre-owned model can now be had for just over $35,000 on average. And the models hover in the 300 mile range neighborhood. **BMW’s iX** is also not in our wheelhouse, but going from $94,222 to $48,929 on average is a solid bargain for someone in need of a big SUV. They too exceed 300 miles range by a lot. Another **BMW** on the list is the **i5**. A big sedan at a good value pre-owned. The **Cadillac Lyriq** offers similar savings, good looks and good range numbers. And while **Hyundai’s Kona** doesn’t make the list, the venerable **Ioniq 5** does, along with the **Ioniq 6** sibling sedan. In fact, they should be higher on Edmund’s list as they are both averaging a 50% reduction in price in the pre-owned space! Range is better with the **6**, but these models offer solid Level 3 charging speeds. The **Tesla Model 3** rounds out the list, but we all know more than we need to know about the car. If you’re considering an EV, consider a pre-owned model. And Edmunds offers a good starting point. We made a lot of use of Carvana with what we found to be consistent details and [consistent high-voltage battery tests](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/buying-a-pre-owned-ev-or-hybrid-find-a-battery-health-test/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** Audi, BMW, electric vehicle, hyundai, Kia, pre-owned EV, Tesla --- ### [Motor fuel prices see steep climb, as much as 37% in March](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/motor-fuel-prices-climb-as-much-as-37-in-march/) **Published:** April 7, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BTS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BTS-logo.gif)Fuel prices The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released monthly motor fuel prices for March 2026 and its not a pretty picture. The average price for regular gasoline was up 25.1% to $3.64 per gallon from February 2026 and up 17.5% from March 2025. This surprises no one given the conflict in the Middle East. The numbers are also in sharp contrast to the drop, albeit small, seen in February. ![March motor fuel price changes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/March-fuel-price-changes.gif)Further, the price of diesel no. 2 rose even more sharply. The average price for diesel no. 2 rose 32.2% to $4.92 in March 2026 from February 2026. This is a 37.3% increase from March of 2025. See the chart to the right. The average price for regular gasoline in the Gulf Coast region saw the largest increase, 22% from 2025 to $3.27 per gallon. The Lower Atlantic and West Coast regions followed with 19.2% and and 19% increases to $3.45 and $4.89 per gallon, each respectively. The Midwest region saw the smallest increase, but was still hit with a 14.1% increase over March of last year to $3.37 per gallon. Additional information and for interactive charts on transportation’s role in the economy, see the BTS Transportation Economic Trends page here. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** BTS, Motor fuel, prices, statistics --- ### [Windshield defrost indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/windshield-defrost-indicators/) **Published:** January 8, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Windshield defrost ![Front windshield defrost indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Front-windshield-defrost.gif)![Front windshield defog indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Front-windshield-defog-blue.gif)![Front windshield defog indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Front-windshield-defog-white.gif)These are *Windshield Defrost or Defog Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). For reasons known only to **Rivian**, they have decided that a new set of indicators is needed in order to defrost a windshield and, further, that three different colors are required. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** So, left to right, in **red**, the indicator is for a defrost condition. A **blue** indicator is used for a defog setting. Finally, a **white** indicator is used when the defrost or defog is off. A truly useless addition. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** defog, defrost, Rivian, windshield --- ### [New charging protocols for the Niro](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/new-charging-protocols-for-the-niro/) **Published:** April 6, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Charging the Niro Change is in the local wind as there is no longer access to “charging at home” for the **Kia Niro**. A forced move is also forcing a charging protocols reset. Its back to hitting the Level 3 networks, and first up was a DC charger on a parkway. To date, charging at DC stations has been done below 30° F, but it was just over 50° F yesterday, and my expectations were high. And unmet. ![End of Charge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Charge-finish.gif)The **Niro** is supposed to be capable 90 kW charging, but it did not exceed 60 kW. It also held that level for most of the charge and I was prepared to go beyond 80% (no one waiting) if it held at or near 60 kW. It did not. At about 78% the charge rate began a rapid decline until it reached 22 kW at 80% (right). I pulled the plug. It is certainly expected that the car will charge at a higher rate either at “better” stations or in warmer weather. On the plus side, the car charged to an extrapolated 252 miles of range, which is back to its EPA rating, not at the excessively low levels seen over the winter. Looking forward to some truly warmer weather and recovery of the 300+ miles range seen last summer. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. Privacy Policy https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/ ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** DC charging, electric vehicle, EV, kW, Niro, range --- ### [Open a Maserati with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/11/open-a-maserati-with-a-dead-fob/) **Published:** November 26, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Maserati logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/maserati_logo.png) On This Page - [How to Open a Maserati with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Maserati_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting Into Your Maserati](#Getting_Into_Your_Maserati) - [Retrieving the Mechanical Key](#Retrieving_the_Mechanical_Key) - [Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte](#Ghibli_GranTurismo_Levante_Quattroporte) - [Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio, GT2S, MC20](#Grecale_GranTourismo_GranCabrio_GT2S_MC20) - [Getting inside](#Getting_inside) - [Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio](#Grecale_GranTourismo_GranCabrio) - [GT25, MC20](#GT25_MC20) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a Maserati with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Maserati** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Getting Into Your Maserati** We have been able to open a Maserati with a dead key fob battery first with a 2015 **Maserati Ghibli**. Then in 2017, we had a **Levante** and were able to verify that the first process will work across the product line through about 2023. The company then revamped the entire product line… - **First, if you are already inside, [click here for starting help](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/start-a-maserati-with-a-dead-key-fob-battery/)!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here**!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/maserati-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### **![Maserati Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Maserati-fob.gif)** ### **Retrieving the Mechanical Key** #### Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte Unlike other manufacturers, the mechanical key, which is in this **Maserati** key fob, is not connected to the key ring. Looking at the back of the key fob, note the separation on one side only (bottom arrow) which marks the location of the key. Also ![Mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Mechanical-key.gif)note the button to push on the back side in the center (top arrow). Push the button and pull the key out of the fob at the separation, as shown to the right. The key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle,, so simply insert the key and turn and you’ll be inside. **[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/maserati-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** for a ***video*** rundown of the process, featuring the **Ghibli**. #### Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio, GT2S, MC20 Beginning in 2023, new models began to appear along with a new key fob and new ways to get inside. By 2024, all are new and use the fob shown here. ![Maserati key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Maserati-key-fob-2.gif)The new key fob is in truth much simpler and obvious. The release for the mechanical key is shown with the arrow on the right in the image on the right. Slide the release away from the center and pull the key ring to retrieve the mechanical key. ### Getting inside Using the mechanical key in the older models was simple, but not so for the newer ones. #### Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio ![Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio back up entry](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Grecale-open.gif)All five model types hide the key hole in some way. In these models, look just below the the driver’s door handle. There you will find a slot that will accept the mechanical key. Note the marks on near the slot and on the handle. Use the mechanical key to rotate what is a cap covering the actual key hole. Rotate the cap to line up the marks and remove the cap. The keyhole can then be accessed to unlock the car. #### GT25, MC20 ![Maserati gull wing open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Maserati-gull-wing-open.gif)These models present a real problem. They feature gull wing doors, and while there *is* a key hole, it is quite literally *under* the door pilar at the rear of the driver’s door (right)! Assuming the spot can be found, unscrew and remove the cap protecting the lock cylinder. It may need some prying to get it to come away. Once this is done, use the mechanical key to unlock the vehicle. Mote that the location is *very* vulnerable to dirt and water, etc., so please return the cover to its original position when you are done… Models examined include Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte, Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio, GT2S, and MC20. Model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/start-a-maserati-with-a-dead-key-fob-battery/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up start, Dead key fob, emergency key, Ghibli, GranCabrio, GranTourismo, Grecale, GT2S, Maserati, MC20, mechanical key, push button ignition --- ### [Hyundai Ioniq 5 price drops nearly $10k](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/hyundai-ioniq-5-price-drops-nearly-10k/) **Published:** October 3, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Hyundai logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hyunda-logo.gif)EV price drops A few days ago, we commented that the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit for the purchase of a new EV would likely result in price drops across the industry to keep sales flowing. It took **Hyundai** less than 24 hours to do exactly that. And the cut is big! [**Edmunds.com**](https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2026-hyundai-ioniq-5-price.html) is reporting that, as of October 1st, the company is cutting the price of 2026 **Ioniq 5** models by as much as $9,800, depending on the vehicle’s trim level. The average price reduction for all 2026 **Ioniq 5** models is $9,155 with a minimum reduction of $7,600. **Hyundai** is also offering its own $7,500 incentives for remaining 2025 inventory. [**Car and Driver**](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g64540955/bestselling-evs-2025/) ranks the **Ioniq 5** as the 5th best selling EV in the U.S. in 2025 so far. Federal tax credits helped manufacturers get the EV part of the industry off the ground. The first round of credits did the job well, supporting **Tesla** and others in their early years and a second round helped spur demand from competitors. Now its time for the EV industry to stand on its own. We believe the advantages of filling a “tank” at home coupled with lower maintenance costs among others are more than enough to continue moving the industry forward. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** EV, hyundai, Ioniq 5, price cuts, tax credit --- ### [Complaint filed with NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/complaint-filed-with-nhtsa/) **Published:** May 28, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NHTSA-logo.gif)NHTSA A few days ago, I alluded to attempting to work with Kia on what I believe should be a warranty issue. I was rebuffed by both a local dealer and the company itself. So today a detailed complaint was filed NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. I will give you a detailed account in a moment but first let me say that NHTSA makes the process pretty simple. And I’ve seen enough form complaints over the years that tell me more drivers should avail themselves of this option. ![Pitted rotor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pitted-rotor.gif)In any case, here is my story. The 2022 Kia Niro EV, with but 25,500 miles on it, has pitted rear disk rotors (right). Kia gives a knee jerk reaction by simply stating that brakes a wear item and thus not a warranty issue. However, I counter that the disk rotors are not worn, they are pitted and thus defective. Here is my argument: 1\) As an EV, regenerative braking reduces the need to use the actual brakes considerably. 2\) The rear brakes grind at low speeds prompting an examination. 3\) Grinding is not heard when braking from higher speeds, which suggests that the car relies far too much on the front brakes. Thus the rear brakes are left to rot. Tesla recognizes that the lack of brake use can result in noisy brakes and recommends a procedure for burnishing the brakes! We [posted about this previously here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/burnish-the-brakes/). I attempted the procedure on the Niro, but unsuccessfully as, again, the rear brakes do not appear to engage at the higher speeds necessary for burnishing. Also, its quite likely too late. Fear not — between regen braking, which uses the electric motor running in reverse, and the front brakes the car stops just fine. I will keep you posted. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. Privacy Policy https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/ ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** EV, Kia, NHTSA, Niro, pitted brake rotor, regeneratve braking --- ### [Kia HV battery care tips include charging to 100%!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/kia-hv-battery-care-tips-include-charging-to-100/) **Published:** May 22, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)HV Battery care tips The **[Kia Access](https://owners.kia.com/us/en/about-uvo-link.html)** app was finally made available about a week ago for the **Kia Niro**, and I completed the connection to the vehicle a few days later. However, a big surprise in the app were some HV battery care tips that include charging to 100% at least once a month! (The HV stands for High Voltage.) Check out the screen shot. ![HV Battery care tips](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Battery-care-tips.gif) As you can see, it also suggests charging to 100% if the charge level drops below 20%. I rarely let it go that low. I’ve never seen a recommendation like it anywhere, and we’ve discussed this at length in multiple posts. A new search confirmed this. I did see that a lithium iron phosphate battery can handle 100% and maybe even benefit from it, but the **Kia** uses a lithium ion polymer chemistry. For the record, when I say the app was finally made available, the previous owner remained associated with the car and I had not bothered to chase down a solution. Then **Kia** announced that the **Tesla** charge network is now available, and through the app. It took a few days to get the company to clear ownership. Sure seems like something the **Kia** dealer I bought it from should have handled. But automotive sales departments are not known for going above and beyond. In the meantime, I will occasionally charge my **Niro** to 100%. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** battery care, charge levels, electric, EV, HV battery --- ### [A New Name for Adaptive Cruise Control Revisits an Old Question](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/05/a-new-name-for-adaptive-cruise-control-revisits-an-old-question/) **Published:** May 30, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Kia Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kia-Logo.gif)Adaptive Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control systems have been available from many auto manufacturers now for several years, These are systems that allow a car to maintain a set distance from a vehicle ahead of it. **Kia Motors** now in 2014 has it available in its **Cadenza** and **K900** models. The fact that the company has chosen to call the system “Advanced Smart Cruise Control” prompts this piece. Never mind that manufacturers were already bouncing between the names Active and Adaptive Cruise Control and Radar Controlled Cruise Control. Now the motoring public has a new name – and a new acronym (ASCC) – to adjust to. ### Too Many Examples This is not the first time we’ve commented on the topic of nomenclature. Drivers already face too many instances where their automobiles can make them feel inadequate and under the gun. A look through our [Acronyms](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms") page finds three names as well for blind spot monitors, five versions of lane departure systems, and no less than *twelve* names for stability control (go ahead, count them up!). Is any of this really necessary? The answer is no… It is a wonder that drivers know any the names of the many ![Smart Cruise Control Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SCC_warning_indicator.gif)functions of today’s vehicles and understand what they do. It is a greater wonder that they recognize its associated warning light! Seriously, does the [light shown on the right](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/ "Radar Controlled Cruise Control Indicator") mean that other car is about to hit? We’ve been asked that question! In the meantime, beleaguered sales and service personnel spend hour after hour explaining advanced systems to their customers and struggle with what is an Automotive Knowledge Gap – drivers simply don’t understand their cars. Meanwhile, the industry continues to build the equivalent of the old VCR with a clock that only a select few know how to program. Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are standard names across the industry. Where is the consistency, the standards, the sanity, when it comes to other advanced safety systems? ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** ABS, Active, adaptive cruise control, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Anti-lock Brakes, ASCC, Radar Controlled, Tire Pressure Monitoring, TPMS --- ### [Cybercab — who covers accident liability?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/cybercab-who-covers-liability/) **Published:** October 28, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Tesla logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla-logo.png)Liability We posted a few days ago about **Tesla** CEO Elon Musk’s claims that the company would begin production of the self driving **Cybercab** in the second quarter of 2026. And we completely forgot about this — who cover’s liability? If there is no driver and the expectations are that the vehicle will go station to station on its own, how could it be that the owner has to pay for vehicle insurance? I can understand the argument that, yes, the owner needs coverage. However, doesn’t the manufacturer have to assume at least a large part of the liability for what the vehicle does? Remember, the **Cybercab** will not have any means for anyone inside to control anything. This feels like something regulators will need to address before the vehicle is released into the wild. Speaking of which, I heard but could not confirm that **Tesla** Board Chair Robyn Denholm said in a CNBC interview that the company could not begin production because they did not have the necessary regulatory approval. And while searching for the confirmation I could not find, I ran into this from the Washington Post. “Musk said during a July earnings call that he wasn’t concerned about getting regulatory approval for the **Cybercab**, because federal regulators at the **National Highway Traffic Safety Administration** (**NHTSA**) would be “morally obligated” to approve the vehicle if it proved to be safer than a human driver.” The piece added that according to **NHTSA**, however, all companies looking to operate and sell a vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals must apply for and receive an exemption from them before the vehicles can be operated on public roads. Thank goodness. And hopefully **NHTSA**‘s moral obligation will include looking deeper at **Tesla**‘s data rather than taking it at face value. And not to forget, no one seems to be asking the question, who covers liability? The Post [article is here](https://www.proquest.com/washingtonpost/docview/3115602609/fulltext/397B7EFAB8C74608PQ/1?accountid=11209&sourcetype=Blogs,%20Podcasts,%20&%20Websites). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** cybercab, liability, NHTSA, self drive, Tesla --- ### [We missed the Auto Show in New York this year](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/we-missed-the-auto-show-in-new-york-this-year/) **Published:** April 12, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![NY auto Show logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NY-auto-Show-logo.gif)Auto Show. Aside from the Pandemic years, we missed the New York International Auto Show for the first time in 15 years. We had a press pass but the timing was impossible. There has been a forced move during all this. The original building is to remodeled and no one was offered a new lease. In any case, we did miss the return of several manufacturers. As we had noted in past years, many had stayed away when the show resumed in 2022. Those who were back for 2026 were **Audi**, **BMW**, **Cadillac**, **Nissan** and **Infiniti**. Others remained missing, including **GMC**, **Jaguar** and **Land Rover**, **Lexus**, **Mitsubishi** and **Polestar**. But the trend may find them back next year. DashboardSymbols.com too… ![eQuad](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/eQuad.gif)Also showing was something from [**Honda** called **Fastport**](https://fastport.honda.com/), and it would have been interesting to see. At the show was the **Fastport eQuad**, a single-rider micromobility delivery vehicle that supplements the rider’s pedaling power with electric motor assistance. Honda’s description points to a “powerful, smooth, quiet and zero-emission ride by combining a pedal-by-wire system, which electronically transmits the rider’s pedaling input to the driving force, with a pedal-assist powertrain, which boosts the rider’s pedaling with electric power.” So its part pedal power and part electric bike. And evidently intended for the U.S. market. The vehicle is designed for use in bicycle lanes, “enabling companies to improve the speed and efficiency of logistics in urban areas with complex traffic environments and heavy traffic congestion.” ![Tuk-tuk](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tuk-tuk.gif)Think Uber Eats and other local delivery services. Bicycle lanes are in short supply in the U.S., but this may be a big hit in the far East, where the Tuk Tuk dominates traffic in many urban areas. They are a clear inspiration missing a wheel. Despite this, full-scale mass production of the eQuad is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026 at a U.S. Honda facility. Really sorry we missed this one, and any new developments we missed in door handles and back-up start locations. We always find a good number… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** delivery, eQuad, NY Auto Show, Tuk tuk --- ### [DC charging of the Niro gives mixed results](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/dc-charging-of-the-niro-gives-mixed-results/) **Published:** May 1, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)DC charging. In the last post, I warned of the excess “charges” resulting from the use of a ChargePoint Level 3 charger. Now the overall results of the latest DC charging of the **Niro**. ![Charge input](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Charge-input.gif)It has primarily been charged on a Level 2 charger, but there have been about 10 needs and/or opportunities for the use of Level 3 DC charging. During these sessions, the **Niro** has never accepted more that 56 kW from chargers, despite supposedly being capable of upwards of 100 kW. Most of the DC charges in question occurred during very, very cold weather, so these get a pass. But these last two are in the 50 to 60 F range, so there should be no excuse. And the ChargePoint and Electrify America (EA) stations produced the ![Winter mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Winter-mode.gif)same results. There is not an option to condition the battery for charging, but there is Winter Mode, which is designed to warm it in cold weather. I set this for the ~5 minute drive to the EA station. It made no difference at all. The picture shows input at 53 kW, which climbs a little to 56 kW. The good news is this holds until about 75% charge, when it quickly drops all the way to 23 ![Charge result](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Charge-result.gif)kW. I will try Winter Mode again further in advance for the next charge. The final good news is that range has recovered to 275 miles at about 60 F! That is extrapolated from the 220 miles shown at 80%, when I shut it down. I’d have gone further if the charge rate had held. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** charge, DC charging, Level 3, Niro --- ### [Rear-view camera display failures continue to dominate recalls](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/rear-view-camera-display-failures-continue-to-dominate-recalls/) **Published:** November 5, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NHTSA-logo.gif)Rear-view camera Other recall issues tend to get the attention, but rear-view camera display failures continue to dominate National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls. Not our first post one this topic… Getting the attention are such things as on Nov. 4, when **FCA** recalled 2020 to 2025 **Chrysler Jeep Wrangler** 4Xe and 2022 to 2026 **Grand Cherokee** 4Xe vehicles because high voltage battery may fail and cause a fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not to even charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed which is currently under development. Interim notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 2, 2025. This is certainly a very serious issue and adds to the perception of EVs being a fire risk, we’d like to call attention to the fact that six recalls from seven manufacturers involved the loss of rear-view camera displays. **Alfa Romeo**, **Ford**, **Lincoln** (counted separately), **Toyota**, **Lexus** (also counted separately), **Subaru**, and **Lucid**. This may seem trivial to some, but it’s important to note that **Cadillac** and **Polestar** are replacing rear view mirrors in some models and relying exclusively on the rear view camera! There’s no back up for this. Also, we note that the **Toyota**, Lexus and **Subaru** recall involves the rear view associated with the Panoramic View Monitor, a system which mimics the overhead view. Not quite so important, but still a vital piece of the that system and clearly from the same supplier. It’s astonishing to us that after decades of use, rear view cameras continue to cause headaches for manufacturers. We imagine that there must be some inside industry information making the rounds as to who’s systems are the most reliable. Check your vehicle for recalls here at [NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** EV, fires, NHTSA, rear-view camera, recalls --- ### [IIHS study finds headlight glare factors little in crash data](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/iihs-study-finds-headlight-glare-factors-little-in-crash-data/) **Published:** October 21, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![IIHS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IIHS-logo.gif)Headlight glare A few weeks ago, we cited a AAA article on headlight glare, noting that, despite what drivers actually think and experience, their own studies have not found a “problem”. Now the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has added a study that seems to agree. Their study investigated the prevalence and contributing factors of headlight glare crashes reported to in police across 11 U.S. states from 2015 to 2024. They wanted to know if glare is reported as a contributing factor in nighttime crashes and to identify conditions and populations most commonly associated with glare. It seems that glare was reported in only 0.1%–0.2% of nighttime crashes, with little variation over time despite the widespread improvement in headlight visibility. In fact, most glare-related crashes occurred during daylight hours when the sun was close to the horizon. Crashes at night with glare reported as a contributing factor were primarily associated with older drivers, older vehicles, and undivided low-speed roads. ![Laser lights indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Laser-lights.gif)They did add that the effect of headlight glare on crash risk could be reduced even further by technologies such as adaptive lighting and lane departure systems as well as improved lane markings. Or perhaps the European laser lighting systems represented to the right. Previous research has demonstrated that improved headlight visibility reduces the risk of single vehicle nighttime crashes, which makes sense. However, it sure seems like the majority of drivers are at least unhappy with the brightness of newer headlights in oncoming traffic. At the least, it’s good to know that attention is being paid the issue. And there remains an online petition from the Soft Lights Foundation that asks Congress and federal agencies to properly regulate LEDs. You can[ sign it here](https://www.softlights.org/). The IIHS article can be found here. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** AAA, crash risk, Headlight glare, IIHS --- ### [EU vs US Niro VESS sound](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/eu-vs-us-niro-vess-sound/) **Published:** August 1, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Niro VESS sound As I’ve noted previously, the 2022 back-up **Kia Niro** VESS sound is painfully loud. Then, I ran into a video that does a direct comparison between the North American noise maker and the European version. The difference, below, is remarkable. The US version is first, and be aware that it is truly loud in reverse. A lovely little bell in reverse in Europe. Some of the comments suggest that there has been a change in to the Euro version in 2023 and that Canada uses the Euro version as well. Local **Kia** dealers have not been very helpful. Thanks to FlyORdieInAfire for posting. Perhaps he can tell us all where to get the quieter version??? He’s clearly got both and the local dealers are practically useless… Anyway, once I saw the **Niro** video, YouTube, as you might expect, recommended a video featuring the **Hyundai Ionic 5**. Its a little ponderous, but take a listen. So, we earn one important thing. The EU version can be plugged into a US car. It is clearly using the same connector. What we don’t know is whether or not a **Hyundai** VESS speaker, which is also quite tolerable, can swapped into a **Niro**, or any other **Hyundai** or **Kia** EV that is overly loud. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** hyundai, IONIQ, Kia, Niro, VESS --- ### [Fuel prices dip in July](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/08/fuel-prices-dip-in-july/) **Published:** August 7, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BTS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BTS-logo.gif)Fuel prices. While they remain high big time year over year, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported that [motor fuel prices dropped in July](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdata.bts.gov%2Fstories%2Fs%2FMonthly-Motor-Fuel-Prices%2Fgxhw-fwdh%2F/1/0101019fcdf9daa3-f9296fdf-c11b-49a5-87a3-df4c7d7a3f05-000000/CCmJrItKstxetNzf7E-Tfyg79o3hsCrt_KAPFKDLpts=452) compared to June. The average price for regular motor gasoline was $3.93 per gallon; down 2.9%, while the average price for diesel no. 2 was $4.96, down 1.4%. Year-over-year changes tell a far different story. The average price for regular motor gasoline was up 25.8% from July 2025 and the average price for diesel no. 2 was up 31.1% from July 2025. Regionally year-over-year increases for gasoline hit New England the hardest, with a 30.2% rise, while prices on the West Coast rose the least, 22.5%. However, the $4.94 average price per gallon on the West Coast already far exceeds that of all other sectors. Only the Central Atlantic sees a per gallon average price of over $4/gallon, $4.02, which is up 28.1%. New England’s average price was $3.93/gallon; the Rocky Mountain region, $3.88 (up 24.0%); the Lower Atlantic, $3.72 (up 27.4%); the Midwest: $3.71 (up 23.6%); and the Gulf Coast: $3.51 (up 28.7%). The [BTS Transportation Economic Trends page](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdata.bts.gov%2Fstories%2Fs%2F28tb-cpjy/1/0101019fcdf9daa3-f9296fdf-c11b-49a5-87a3-df4c7d7a3f05-000000/gRxwMf1WZ3ptl40YZAnZUrZjzvy56wRyXIrN6oS7cXs=452) holds far more information and interactive charts on transportation’s role in the economy and changes (trends) over time. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** BTS, diesel, fuel prices, gasoline, July --- ### [Volvo Throws Down the Self Drive Gauntlet](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/10/volvo-throws-down-the-self-drive-gauntlet/) **Published:** October 13, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Volvo Steps Up Back in July, in an [article on recalls of electronic and safety systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/07/recall-trend-highlights-electronic-and-safety-systems/), we asked “When your car gets to truly driving itself, will this mean that the manufacturer will then hold accident liability?” ![Volvo Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/10/volvo-logo.gif)Now Volvo has stepped up with the answer. And they stepped up big time. According to Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive of Volvo Cars, the U.S. risks losing its leading global position in the development of self-driving cars if it allows a patchwork of varying state laws and regulations. ### Full Responsibility? However, in what almost seems like an afterthought, Samuelsson added that Volvo *will accept full liability whenever one if its cars is in autonomous mode.* The details remain to be worked out – such as how the insurance industry will view this development and whether the driver will be assigned some liability, but Volvo is urging these and other issues be addressed sooner rather than later. The company is concerned that legal uncertainties could delay the launch of autonomous vehicles. In a speech at a high level seminar on self-driving cars organized by Volvo Cars and the Embassy of Sweden in Washington DC, he said “the U.S. is currently the most progressive country in the world in autonomous driving, but this position could be eroded if a national framework for regulation and testing is not developed.” “The absence of one set of rules means car makers cannot conduct credible tests to develop cars that meet all the different guidelines of all 50 U.S. states,” he said. “If we are to ensure a smooth transition to autonomous mobility then together we must create the necessary framework that will support this.” Samuelsson also urged regulators to work closely with car makers to solve outstanding liability issues from autonomous driving as well as from hacking “by a criminal third party”. Time will tell if Volvo will follow through. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** autonomous, liability, self-driving, Volvo --- ### [Low charge warning duplicated](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/low-charge-warning-gets-duped/) **Published:** November 22, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Low Battery Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Low_Power.gif)Charge warning What has been a traditional low charge warning indicator now has a dual purpose. **BMW** and **Mini** are using the **yellow/amber/orange** version to indicate that the charging station charging power may be restricted or not available. Specifically, a *Charging Capacity Limited* indicator. The *Low Battery Charge Warning* indicator is seen when the available power in an electric vehicle’s (EV’s) high voltage battery runs low, as you might have guessed. The image is meant to invoke the low fuel warning light in gasoline powered vehicles. Since we live in a world used to gasoline pumps, the indicator image is the familiar pump but with an electric plug at the end of the hose. ![Very low Power](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Low_low_Power.gif)For the record, if you see this symbol in **red**, stop and get some juice ASAP! In the new case, an issue with the charging function is indicated, which of course means that the vehicle is plugged in to a charge station and has encountered a problem. ![EV charge door indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/EV-charge-door-indicator.gif)In truth, **Maserati** also uses a **black** and w**hite** version of the symbol to indicate which side of vehicle the charge port is located. The left side, according to the arrow in the image shown. Many gas and diesel fueled vehicles use an arrow alongside a fuel pump image as well for the fill location. The black and white version says nothing about the state of charge. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Charging capacity limited, electric plug, fuel pump, low charge --- ### [Forward Collision Warning and Intervention System Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/) **Published:** November 7, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Collision Warning and Intervention](#Collision_Warning_and_Intervention) - [First systems](#First_systems) - [Collision warnings](#Collision_warnings) - [GMC](#GMC) - [Land Rover](#Land_Rover) - [Maserati, Dodge](#Maserati_Dodge) - [Smart](#Smart) - [Vauxhall](#Vauxhall) - [Pre-Collision Assist](#Pre-Collision_Assist) - [Newer Collision Warning System Versions](#Newer_Collision_Warning_System_Versions) - [Audi and Skoda](#Audi_and_Skoda) - [Dirty Sensors](#Dirty_Sensors) - [System Off Indicators](#System_Off_Indicators) - [More Fault Indicators](#More_Fault_Indicators) - [Rear and Side Collision Indicators](#Rear_and_Side_Collision_Indicators) - [Emergency Steering](#Emergency_Steering) - [Fault Indicators](#Fault_Indicators) ## Collision Warning and Intervention Collision warning and intervention systems made news in 2022. In August of that year, six leading organizations that are committed to consumer safety and education — AAA, Consumer Reports, J.D. Power, National Safety Council, PAVE, and SAE — came together to develop the standardized naming conventions for *Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)* technologies. This page addresses *Forward Collision Warning and Collision Intervention System Indicators*, a subset of ADAS. We address them directly below. The newly recommended naming conventions are simple, specific, and based on system functionality. We have advocated for these changes for years and welcome them, but we will continue to include the old names where necessary. Unfortunately, the absolutely outlandish number of indicators used are *not* addressed! And the list continues to grow… Further, it is important to note that the organizations are only *asking* automakers to adopt the standardized terminology, a move that would go a long way in reducing consumer confusion about the intent and functionality of these systems. We’ll do our best to help here and in other posts. These systems, and those that follow, are all moving in the direction of *Automatic Braking*, which all manufacturers have promised to install in all passenger vehicles by roughly 2020. ### First systems ![Pre_collision_system_indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/pcs_indicator_orange.gif)![Collision Mitigation Brake System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CMBS_indicator.gif)![Forward Collision Warning Off](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/12/FCW_off_indicator.gif)![Pre-safe Seat Belt](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/PSB_indicator2.gif)PCS stands for *Pre Collision, or Crash, System*. FCW stands for *Forward Collision Warning System*. Another is CMBS or *Collision Mitigation Brake System*. Yet another is the very awkward sounding *Pre-safe Seat Belt* (PSB) system. This one has a warning image in the message center in gray scale, like the seated figure shown to the right, along with a text warning. How about *Panic Brake Assist* (PBA), *Forward Emergency Braking* (FEB), *Predictive Forward Collision Warning* (PFCW) or *Smart Brake Support* (SBS)? They play in the same ball park, but don’t have their own text symbols! - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) or [Manufacturer Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) and scan again!** ### Collision warnings ![Forward collision system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Forward-collision-system-red.gif)![Forward collision warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Forward-collision-system.gif)![Automatic emergency braking indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Automatic-emergency-braking-indicator.gif)![Following distance warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Distance-warning.gif)The end result is yet another advanced system that has managed to resist finding a standardized name. The systems discussed here use radar while others use cameras, which are found on this page as well. The images above left are indicative of those most commonly seen. We will use them as templates going further. #### GMC **![Auto emergency braking off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Auto-emergency-braking-off-indicator.gif)GMC** has adopted a slight variation of the second image seen above as a *Collision Warning* indicator. It increases the size of the star and the size of the vehicles. In this case, it indicates that the system is off. #### Land Rover ![Automatic emergency braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AEB2.gif)![automatic emergency braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AEB-gray.gif)Land Rover is claiming *Autonomous Emergency Braking* (AEB) and is using the warning symbols to the left. **Red** is seen when AEB is active or a collision threat is detected. Hopefully its the former. In **gray**, the AEB system is disabled, which does not necessarily mean a fault. A **yellow/amber/orange** version with the word off likely means blocked sensors or a fault in the system. [Click here for more.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/fault-indicators-for-collision-warning-and-intervention-systems/) Regardless of name or acronym, the systems, if fitted, minimize the risk of injury if a crash becomes unavoidable. The vehicle will alter its suspension and brake settings (apply the brakes) and the front seat belts are tightened. #### Maserati, Dodge ![Forward collision alert off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Forward-collision-alert-off.gif)**Maserati** and **Dodge** use the image with two vehicles seen above in **yellow/amber/orange** and then added the image to the left that eliminates the vehicle in front. Using the same color scheme, they indicate the system is turned off and is not in fault mode. #### Smart **![Forward collision off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Forward-collision-off.gif)Mercedes-Benz Smart** division uses very similar symbols to  those above, changing the shape of the vehicles to match the **Smart** models. The back of a second vehicle is added and the word OFF is added. It is seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. #### Vauxhall **![Forward collision system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Forward-collision-system-red.gif)![Forward collision warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Forward-collision-system.gif)Vauxhall** uses both the **red** and the **yellow/amber/orange** versions of the first symbol above and seen at the left. The choice depends on the distance between the vehicles. The indicator goes to **red** as the distance shrinks. #### Pre-Collision Assist ![Pre collision assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pre-collision-assist-indicator.gif)![Pre-collision assist malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pre-collision-malfunction.gif)Another recent (2024) addition is this *Pre-Collision Assist indicator*. Pre-collision assist detects and warns of approaching hazards in the road and provides multiple levels of assistance to help avoid a collision if you are rapidly approaching another stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the same direction, or a pedestrian or cyclist in your path. The system offers an alert first, then brake support and automatic emergency braking, if needed. The image with the line drawn through it says that the system is malfunctioning. Continue on for additional information regarding system problems. ### Newer Collision Warning System Versions ![Collision warning active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Collision-warning-active.gif)![Collision warning off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Collision-warning-off.gif)![Collision warning off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Collision-warning-off-1.gif)The images here are of a *Collision Warning System* active and another with the word OFF added, meaning the system has been deactivated. They are seen as a car in a lane with wavy lines radiating away in four directions. And the word OFF in the one case, the first two in **red**. It is important to note that many systems can only warn of a potential collision audibly and take no active measures to protect you. Check your owners manual carefully. And regardless of whether the system is active or not, it should never be relied upon to avoid a collision without the driver’s help! #### Audi and Skoda ![Audi presense fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Audi-presense-fault.gif)![Audi presense fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Audi-presense-fault-wh.gif)**Audi** and **Skoda** share the or at least similar indicators. **Audi** calls its system *Pre-sense* while **Skoda** goes with *Front Assist*. The **red** indicator for both manufacturers tells of the possibility of an imminent collision. The companies them moved to the black and white indicators. The use of the circle in brackets indicates that these are auto braking systems as the two elements are common to brake symbols. Pre-sense and Front Assist detect collision hazards around the car and initiates specific safety measures. A given vehicle may have only front, front and rear or 360° options. ![Front assist off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Front-assist-off.gif)![Front assist started](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Front-assist-started.gif)**Skoda** uses a **yellow/amber/orange** indicator that as an off indicator. The **black** and **white** image used by the company simply tells the driver that the system has been activated. Again, the use of the circle in brackets indicates that these are auto braking systems as the two elements are common to brake symbols. #### Dirty Sensors ![Sensor Blocked Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sensor_block_indicator_symbol.gif)A common problem is dirt on the sensors or cameras in the front of the vehicle and often a simple car wash or cleaning will resolve the issue. The symbol to the left showing an arrow piercing the top side of a car is used by manufacturers for what they call the City Safety System to indicate that sensors mounted in the windshield are blocked by dirt or debris. ![Camera blocked indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Camera-blocked-indicator.gif)The first symbol in this set also points to debris blocking the camera at the front of the vehicle, and again a car wash is likely all that is needed. This, and the next two symbols, are the only ones to attempt a representation of seeing. They are also in black and white and will be displayed in the information screen along with a text description of the problem. The image, unlike the next two gives no indication itself of a problem. #### System Off Indicators ![Collision Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/collission-_warning_off2.gif)![Forward Collision Warning Off](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/12/FCW_off_indicator.gif)![Auto braking off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Auto-braking-off-indicator.gif)![Smart brake support off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Smart-brake-support-off.gif)These symbols indicate that the *Forward Collision Warning system* has been turned off. Some manufacturers use the picture symbol with the word OFF, while others add OFF to the system’s acronym. The image symbols are intended to look like cars crashing into each other, and does the job. ![Auto Braking Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/11/auto_braking_indicator_symbol.gif)The symbol to the left, which adds the exclamation point in the triangle alert and an arrow indicating the direction of travel, illuminates when the brakes are applied automatically, which would be an obvious distraction to the driver at a clearly bad time. The exclamation point does not imply a malfunction, as is commonly the case. #### More Fault Indicators ![Forward Collision System Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Forward-collision-system-fault.gif)![Forward_Collision Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Forward_collision_warning_indicator.gif)![Auto braking fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Auto-braking-fault-indicator.gif)![Automatic emergency braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Automatic-emergency-braking.gif)![Automatic emergency braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Automatic-emergency-braking2.gif)If any of these lights remain illuminated, it indicates a problem with the system that will require your dealer or authorized service center to resolve. The light to the left is a trouble light only. See your favorite service center. And note that if there are any additional illuminated warning symbols, most likely they will need to be addressed first. ![Front End Collision Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Front_end_collision_warning.gif)![Auto emergency brake](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Auto-emergency-brake.gif)These indicators to the left are *Front-end Collision Warning* indicators, although the symbols show the back-end of a car. The manufacturers use the same symbol for both a warning that the system has a problem or if a collision is imminent. We’ve shown them d, which is used when a potential collision is detected. It may flash **red** as the condition worsens and/or when the relative speed between the two vehicles is large. It will illuminate in **yellow/amber** when associated with the [*Active Cruise Control* ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/)system and a vehicle driving ahead is detected. The indicator will flash if the system is not operating properly. In this case, the active cruise control will be deactivated and the brakes will be applied until the driver resumes control by either pressing on the brake or accelerator pedal. ### Rear and Side Collision Indicators ![Rear collision warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Rear-collision-warning-y.gif)Note that we have separated *Rear Collision Indicators* to [a separate page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/rear-collision-warning-and-system-off-indicators/). An example is to the right. In these cases, the vehicle shown in front is seen in full. In most forward collision indicators, the vehicle at the rear is seen in full. ![Intersection collision warning right](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Intersection-coll-right.gif)Also, if you are seeing an image in red of a vehicle fully from the side, it is likely a S*ide or Intersection Collision Warning Indicator*, which we have moved to [a separate page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/intersection-or-side-collision-warning-indicators/). ### Emergency Steering ![Emergency steering warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Emergency-steering-warning-red.gif)We have now also separated *Emergency Steering Warning Indicators* to its [own page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/emergency-steering-warning-indicators/). This page was simply going out of control. So, if you see a steering wheel above the rear vehicle, its a Steering symbol. ### Fault Indicators *![Forward Collision System Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Forward-collision-system-fault.gif)Fault Indicators* for *Collision Avoidance Systems* have now been separated out into their own page. If you’re seeing an indicator with an exclamation point inside like the one to the right, this is likely to be [the page you need](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/fault-indicators-for-collision-warning-and-intervention-systems/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, automatic braking, back end of a car, car symbol, cars crashing into each other, City Safety System, exclamation point in triangle, FCW, Forward Collision Warning System, instrument panel light, malfunction, PCS, pre collision safety system, seated figure, windshield --- ### [Electric Vehicle Jump Start Videos](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/electric-vehicle-jump-start-videos/) **Published:** October 9, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Electric Vehicle Jump Starts](#Electric_Vehicle_Jump_Starts) - [Cadillac models](#Cadillac_models) - [Chevrolet models](#Chevrolet_models) - [FCA models — Dodge and Ram](#FCA_models_%E2%80%94_Dodge_and_Ram) - [Ford models](#Ford_models) - [Hyundai models](#Hyundai_models) - [Kia models](#Kia_models) - [Polestar and Volvo models](#Polestar_and_Volvo_models) - [Tesla models](#Tesla_models) - [Toyota and Lexus models](#Toyota_and_Lexus_models) ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Electric Vehicle Jump Starts What follows is the series of videos we’ve been putting together to help with electric vehicle jump start procedures if the vehicle’s 12-volt start battery dies. It is not widely known that every EV features a 12-volt battery that essentially runs everything except the electric motor(s). The high-voltage battery handles that, as well as providing the recharging of the start battery. But that start battery’s life is as limited as it is in an internal combustion engine vehicle. In fact, while most attention is paid to the high voltage battery and how long it will last and how expensive it will be to replace, it is far more likely that the 12-volt battery will cause a driver a massive headache and fail well earlier than its high voltage counterpart. Fortunately, the vast majority of EVs can be jump started, and the videos below will get you through the process. And, if you prefer, our YouTube [playlist is here](https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLsmY8I3kXhKkc8oR0iLqq9Uc6w53TfCFh/videos). ### Cadillac models ————————————————————– ### Chevrolet models ————————————————————– ### FCA models — Dodge and Ram ————————————————————– ### Ford models ————————————————————– ### Hyundai models ————————————————————– ### Kia models ————————————————————– ### Polestar and Volvo models ————————————————————– ### Tesla models ————————————————————– ### Toyota and Lexus models ————————————————————– Manufacturers covered are Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Polestar, Ram, Tesla, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. Privacy Policy https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/ ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** Cadillac, Charger, Chevrolet, Dodge, FCA, Ford, hyundai, jump start, Kia, Polestar, Promaster, Ram, Tesla, Volvo --- ### [Consumer Reports throws a list of its favorite auto safety features](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/consumer-reports-throws-a-list-of-its-favorite-safety-features/) **Published:** October 2, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Safety features [**Consumer Reports** (CR) recently showed a list](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/cars-and-features-to-help-you-stay-safe-on-the-road-a1543711001/?EXTKEY=EE594BAAC&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20250930_cromc_engagewkly&utm_segment=basicnvr&bt_ee=jS1pNQshu2m9GuzOXDUfM56MAdJSck7FDxildRk9Fg07eewab5lNpuyEn%2FQ0ZKH%2B&bt_ts=1759269978229) of what it calls key safety features to look for in new and used cars. And while we have no specific beef with their list, save one, we thought that three more features should be added. First the CR list: - ![blind_spot_malfunction_indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blind_spot_malfunction_indicator.gif)[Blind Spot Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/) (BSW), along with data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS-HLDI) noting that the tech has reduced lane-change crashes with injuries by 23%. - ![Forward collision system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Forward-collision-system-red.gif)[Automatic Emergency Braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/) (AEB), with IIHS data shows that vehicles with this tech are half as likely to rear-end another car as vehicles without it. - ![Cross traffic assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cross-traffic-assist.gif)[Rear Cross Traffic Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/06/rear-cross-traffic-alert-indicator/) (RCTW), which alerts drivers to vehicles or pedestrians approaching from the side while in reverse. This is a favorite of mine as it sees better than the back up camera and me when between SUVs… - ![Pedestrian detected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Pedestrian-detected-indicator.gif)AEB with [Pedestrian Detection](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/11/pedestrian-warning-indicators/), which can automatically stop a car if it detects a pedestrian in front, and in some cases, behind.Seat-belt minders, which have recently added the ability to detect seat belt use in rear seats. This has always seemed a bit unnecessary, as unbuckled adult passengers are obvious and children should be buckled in by the driver. So, here’s what we would insist on: - ![Tire pressure warning highlight indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tire-pressure-warning.gif)[Tire Pressure Monitoring System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/) (TPMS), which, in the best systems tell a driver when a specific tire is low on air pressure. Sure, the system alerts you to seasonal changes in all tires, a single tire with a nail in it or a leaky valve can be a real danger. - ![Lane departure warning left](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/lane_departure_warning_yao_left.gif)[Lane Departure Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/), which is a fine addition to BSW, helping to keep a driver from drifting to another lane. We don’t know of any data on whether this tech keeps drivers safer, we just feel it belongs. - ![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adaptive_cruise_control_indicator2.gif)[Adaptive Cruise Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/), a great technology that maintains the distance between you and a vehicle in front of you without a hitch. This technology compliments AEB and actually lessons the reliance on it. Happy motoring! ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** adaptive cruise control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, consumer reports, lane departure warning, Pedestrian Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Warning, safety features, Seat-belt minders, tire pressure monitoring system --- ### [A possible tempered glass safety risk we all need to know about](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/a-possible-safety-risk-we-all-need-to-know-about/) **Published:** October 12, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Broken glass](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Brk-glass.gif)Safety risk I happened on a video out of Idaho that pointed out a potentially serious safety risk to drivers. The tempered glass used in side windows is easily shattered so that an occupant can easily escape. The glass in a windshield has an added layer of plastic between two layers of glass so that it doesn’t shatter. This is also done primarily for other safety reasons. A further benefit of tempered glass is that it breaks into small, blunt pieces that less likely to cause cuts. Now, there exists a trend to add that same three-layer arrangement to the front side windows in order to reduce road noise. This makes the videos we’ve all seen of occupant breaking the door glass from the inside in order to escape the vehicle in an emergency obsolete. And rescuers need to use a saw to break through from the outside. The lamination can be seen looking down at the top of the window when it’s rolled down. Again, this seems this to apply only to front side windows. Climbing into the back seat to break a window there could just save your life. And watch the [informative video here…](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaOWk_aIT_Y) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** break glass, laminated glass, side window, tempered glass, windshield --- ### [Some smart things to know about seat belts](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/some-smart-things-to-know-about-seat-belts/) **Published:** November 9, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Seat belt warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Seat-belt-mid.gif)Seat belts I ran across a YouTube short a week or so ago with some smart things about seat belts to know and do. It’s from someone called Hacer en casa, who seems to run a channel devoted to tips and tricks on lots of things. But back to seat belts, there are four useful tips. — First, if you’re looking at a car to buy, he recommends pulling the seat belt out as far as it will go and look for water marks, mud or dirt. These would be sure signs the car was once flooded. Run! — Second, check the date stamped on the tag at the point where the belt attaches to the car. A belt newer than the car itself likely means it was in an accident. Damage can be properly repaired so running away from this vehicle would depend on whether the owner is trying to hide the accident or if other problems like misaligned body parts and poor handling exist. — Third, and a potential lifesaver, if you’re trapped in the car, the seat belt clip can be used in your hand like a brass knuckle to smash against and break the window! Never would have thought of this. — Finally, and one I’ve seen before somewhere, the belt can be used to as a strap to help pull the car out of harm’s way if stalled. Leave the power on and the vehicle in neutral, pull the belt out an open door and close the door on it to keep it in place. Then “step” inside with the belt around a shoulder and pull. Check out the [link here](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Q1uEErmvzHo) for the video itself. The visuals are helpful. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** damage, flood, seat belt, TOW, trapped --- ### [Well, Consumer Reports was close on electronic latch exits](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/well-consumer-reports-was-close/) **Published:** October 17, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Consumer Reports logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consumer-Reports-logo.gif)Consumer Reports We often cite Consumer Reports (CR) articles we see on automotive matters, but a [recent CR article](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/how-to-escape-your-car-if-the-electronic-door-release-fails-a8152892189/) about one of our favorite topics, electronic locks and latches, sent us back to review our own [Get Out page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/). They were close. We’re talking about getting out of a vehicle equipped with electronic locks and latches in the event that the 12-volt start battery fails. These electronic systems require redundant mechanical back-up, which in our opinion make them a useless exercise in manufacturer vanity and should simply be banned. In any event, the CR article assigned the rear door exit process for the **Cybertruck** while talking the **Model Y**! Anyone trying to exit the **Model Y** using it would leave the occupants trapped inside. And accuracy here is very important as these are safety issues. ![Model 3 and Y rear door release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mod-3-and-Y-rear-door-release.gif)For the record, only 2025 and newer **Model Y** and 2024 and newer **Model 3** even offer a back-up exit option, which CR did not mention. Previous model years would require that rear seat occupants crawl through to the front to exit in a power emergency. As described by **Tesla**, on the newer models, you will find a slot in front of what is a release cover at the bottom of each rear door pocket (right). Slide a finger into the slot and lift the cover away. A mechanical release cable is then seen which must be pulled forward. There were other minor quibbles, such as whether or not a door handle needs to be pulled twice rather than just once, but the processes were otherwise accurately described. We contacted CR about our concern, and we will stay on the case. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** back up exit, consumer reports, electronic locks, latches, Model 3, Model Y, Tesla --- ### [Need a mechanical door release? NHTSA says read the manual...](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/07/need-a-mechanical-door-release-nhtsa-says-read-the-manual/) **Published:** July 25, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NHTSA-logo.gif) On This Page - [Read the manual.](#Read_the_manual) - [Flush handles](#Flush_handles) - [An upside](#An_upside) ## Read the manual. On July 22nd, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) [finished a review](https://www.nhtsa.gov/search-safety-issues#investigation) of a defect petition received on November 24, 2025 . The petition alleged that the controls for the emergency mechanical door release are not accessible and clearly identifiable and thus failed to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 206. The result is that, as far as the Agency is concerned, the emergency door releases for the front doors are clearly defined in the owner’s manual, and thus: “The Agency has thoroughly assessed the material submitted by the Petitioner, consumer complaint information in NHTSA’s databases, and other relevant information already in possession of the Agency. NHTSA does not believe that the issues presented by the Petitioner indicate the likelihood of a safety related defect that would warrant a defect investigation, and the issue is best addressed through the rulemaking process. After full consideration of the available information and the commencement of the related rulemaking proceeding, *the Petition is denied*.” Tesla Model 3 vehicles do not have emergency releases for the rear doors through 2023, but there is no indication as to whether or not there were passengers in the rear seats or if anyone was injured or worse in the case cited. Only one petition was received by the agency, which seemed to carry more weight than the potential for someone to become trapped inside. ### Flush handles Frustratingly, tracking this issue t[hrough the press](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2026/07/24/auto-safety-regulators-eye-door-safety-rules-after-deaths-in-teslas/91034401007/) always, always, always starts with a discussion of Tesla’s flush door handles. But make no mistake, problems have nothing to do with flush door handles. They are the result of the electronic rather than mechanical operation — the handles could stick out six feet — it would have no bearing on whether or not someone could get out in an emergency. ### An upside There is one, and only one upside. The Agency said that “NHTSA’s Office of Rulemaking received a petition to initiate the issuance of a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) to mandate a robust and obvious door egress system in all motor vehicles. The request has been granted, and the Agency will accordingly commence a rulemaking proceeding.” We’d like to suggest this rule, [the China rule](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/potential-door-handle-changes-march-on-in-china/): no more electronic locks latches! They require mechanical back-up operation — whether obvious or not — thus adding cost to the consumer while simultaneously creating a safety hazard. Electronic locks and latches are nothing more than a useless keep up with the Joneses exercise. We’ve been on this issue for 10 years and will remain on it. See our Get Out page here for more. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. Privacy Policy ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** electronic latches, electronic locks, mechanical back up, NHTSA, safety --- ### [BMW and Mini Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/bmwmini-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in BMW and Mini Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_BMW_and_Mini_Vehicles) - [BMW Models](#BMW_Models) - [2021-2025 models](#2021-2025_models) - [BMW compilation video](#BMW_compilation_video) - [X3 models](#X3_models) - [2017 and newer 540i](#2017_and_newer_540i) - [2017 and newer 7-Series](#2017_and_newer_7-Series) - [X1, X5 and X6 models](#X1_X5_and_X6_models) - [First keyless start BMW models](#First_keyless_start_BMW_models) - [Mini models](#Mini_models) - [Mini models hiding the key hole](#Mini_models_hiding_the_key_hole) - [Mini models with visible key holes](#Mini_models_with_visible_key_holes) - [Key Fob Battery Replacements](#Key_Fob_Battery_Replacements) - [Common BMW fob](#Common_BMW_fob) - [Newer common BMW fob](#Newer_common_BMW_fob) - [2022 and new BMW key fob](#2022_and_new_BMW_key_fob) - [2015 and older Mini key fob](#2015_and_older_Mini_key_fob) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in BMW and Mini Vehicles **We have thirteen Videos with Help for Your BMW or Mini.** ### BMW Models #### 2021-2025 models **Here we have new 4-, 5-, and 7-Series sedans and large SUVs, gas and electric powered!** ————————————————————– #### BMW compilation video **This video collects all we have on BMW models into a single offering.** ————————————————————– #### X3 models **This video covers the 2019 and newer BMW X3. A new version of a hidden key hole.** ————————————————————– #### 2017 and newer 540i **Starting with the 2017 540i, a whole new key hole cap.** ————————————————————– #### 2017 and newer 7-Series **Starting in 2015, the 7-Series features a new hidden key hole style and procedure.** ————————————————————– #### X1, X5 and X6 models **This video updates the one below and includes the removal of the key hole cover using an X5.** ————————————————————– #### First keyless start BMW models **This video will walk you though the process of getting in and starting BMWs without hidden key holes.** ————————————————————– ### Mini models #### Mini models hiding the key hole **Here’s a video for owners of 2014 and newer Mini Cooper Hardtops. Yet another hidden key hole style…** ————————————————————– #### Mini models with visible key holes **This one covers Mini models built before 2016 with comfort access** ————————————————————– ### Key Fob Battery Replacements #### Common BMW fob ————————————————————– #### Newer common BMW fob ————————————————————– #### 2022 and new BMW key fob ————————————————————– #### 2015 and older Mini key fob Models covered include the 2-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series, i3, i8, M2, M3, M4, M6, X3, X4, X6, X7, Z4, Cooper Clubman, Convertible, Countryman, Paceman, Hardtop, 7-Series, X1, X5, i4, i5, i7 and iX. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** 7-Series, BMW, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, hidden key hole, i4, iX, Mini, missing key hole, remote control, X1, X5 --- ### [Some 463,000 Hyundai, Kia vehicles must park outside due to fire risk](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/07/some-463000-hyundai-kia-vehicles-must-park-outside-due-to-fire-risk/) **Published:** July 11, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Hyundai logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hyunda-logo.gif)Park outside. This past week, three recall notices from Hyundai and Kia called for 462,883 Telluride, Ioniq 5, EV6 and EV9 vehicles to park outside due to potential fire risks. The vast majority — 462,869 — touch 2020 through 2024 Kia Telluride models. In these vehicles, the front power seat motor may overheat due to a stuck power seat slide knob or an improper repair of a previous recall, number 24V407. The current recall number is SC374, replacing the original recall. In the other, six 2023-2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and eight 2022-2024 Kia EV6 and 2024 EV9 EVs also face a park outside admonition for identical battery issues. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving. In the Tellurides, dealers will install an electronic fuse assembly at no charge. Owners of the EVs are advised to charge to a maximum of 80% as well parking outside until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owners of all the vehicles may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. They may also search their vehicle identification numbers at the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, [nhtsa.gov](https://www.nhtsa.gov/) to verify their recall status. EV model status is available now, but Telluride models will not be searchable at NHTSA for this recall until July 17. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** EV, fire risk, hyundai, Kia, park outside, Telluride --- ### [EV Driving Life is an App Driving Life](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/02/ev-driving-life-is-an-app-driving-life/) **Published:** February 4, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [EV Driving Life](#EV_Driving_Life) - [No App Needed](#No_App_Needed) - [App Needed](#App_Needed) - [Bad example #1.](#Bad_example_1) - [Bad example #2.](#Bad_example_2) ## EV Driving Life [Charging](https://dashboardsymbols.com/charging-an-electric-car-the-basics-you-need-to-get-started/) an electric vehicle (EV) in most cases involves an intermediary — a smart phone app. Needless to say an app failure when in need of a charge is a massive problem, and all too often it will be left to the driver to come up with a fix! This makes EV driving an App driving life. So, this is at once a call to app makers to get it right for the sake and safety of their users, and to app users to be on guard. ### No App Needed First, for those with less familiarity we’ll note the charging opportunities that *do not* require an app: - Plugging directly into a 120v or 240 v AC home outlet - Tesla drivers at a Tesla supercharges -  Mercedes-Benz drivers at an Electrify America charge station – a program that may eventually be extended to other manufacturers. ### App Needed And charging that *does* require an app: - Any DC Level 3 fast charging network that does not belong to Tesla - Any Tesla driver using one of those networks - Any non-Tesla driver using Tesla’s Level 3 Magic Docks - ![EV Driving Life](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Charge-image-1.gif)Level 2 AC chargers installed at a residence - Shared Level 2 network chargers #### Bad example #1. I have access to a shared Level 2 network where I live. What is supposed to happen is illustrated by the image to the right. The app opens the camera which is used to scan a QR code on the charger, which can be seen coming into focus. Assuming an account has been set up, charging starts automatically. However, an attempt to use it a few weeks ago resulted in the screen shown in the ![Charge image 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Charge-image-2.gif)second image. The camera screen flashed on only momentarily, and was then replaced by what is seen on the image. A call to the company resulted in the maddening suggestion of uninstall and reinstall the software! The user finds himself/herself the technician! We’ve dealt with these kinds of issues before. Needless to say the process changed nothing, even though an update appeared to take place. The problem resolved itself a few days without any further input! #### ![Charge image 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Charge-image-3.gif)Bad example #2. My Polestar lease came with 24 months of free charging with Electrify America. This ran out a bit ago, so I have not used them in some time. However, I follow them on X, and recently saw the post shown in the screen grab to the right. Their app was experiencing a service interruption. Now, one can only imagine the time wasted by drivers attempting to charge their vehicles. And unless they themselves followed Electrify America on social media, *and* thought to check for a post, they would oblivious to the fact that a session could actually be started regardless! Its a bit hard to read, but the text says this. Service interruptions, software — read app — failures, this is the world of EV charging. For those who are faint of heart or hate technology, this world is not — yet — for you! I added yet because everyone who claims to hate and/or be “bad” at technology likely as not already owns and makes great use of a smart phone. It merely an adjustment. But be ready for help calls that will require you to be in the “driver’s seat” while finding a solution. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** app, charge station, charging, electric vehicle, EV --- ### [Keyless Ignition Key Fob Detection Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/key-fob-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** March 26, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Fob Detection ![Key Detected Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/key_found.gif "key_found")![Keyless system malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Keyless-malfunction.gif)![Key not found indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Key-not-found-1.gif)![Key not detected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Convenience-key-indicator.gif)These are all variations of of *Keyless Ignition Key Fob Detection* indicators. An almost endless number of [picture symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols") are used to indicate the presence, or lack thereof, of an electronic key in a push button or, ironically,  keyless start, or keyless ignition, vehicle. - **Before moving on, need help getting in or started?? [Click here!!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/)** - **Also, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These systems will allow a vehicle to be started without turning a key in an ignition switch but only when an electronic key is present in, and detected by, the vehicle. Note also that these symbols are now being applied to key cards that many manufacturers offer as a substitute for a key fob. ![Open and start system indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Open-and-start-system.gif)![Key not found indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Key-not-found.gif)![Key not found indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Key-not-found.gif)The image seen as an open padlock with lines radiating away in **yellow/amber** as well as the **black** and white images with a padlock are used to indicate that the proper key fob has not been detected. Its internal battery may be dead or the fob is actually missing. ### Many More Versions ![Key Not Detected Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/key_not_found.gif "key_not_found")![Keyless start system malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Keyless-malfunction-red.gif)A flashing **red** *Electronic Key* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) on the left indicates that the key fob is not detected. If the fob is in the vehicle, its internal battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced. The same Electronic Key symbol shown in green indicates that the key is found and the vehicle can be started. The last one in **yellow/amber** is yet another style indicating a problem. But, there’s still more… ![Key not found indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Key-not-found-indicator.gif)This one, which is an image of a key with a line drawn through it in **yellow/amber**, indicates that the key fob is not present or is malfunctioning. So, if the key fob is present, have your dealer or a locksmith repair or replace it. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/KeySense-indicator.gif)![Keyless malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Keyless-malfunction-2.gif)![Key not detected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Key-not-detected.gif)Note that some manufacturers will have the light flash in **green** to indicate a weak fob battery. Thus, any time an electronic key indicator is seen to flash, consult your manual or your dealer for clarification. And the image in actuality is shown by its vehicle manufacturer when the system is in use. Nothing more. ![Key Fob in Vehicle Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/key_fob_in_vehicle.gif)![Key Fob Battery Low Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/key_fob_battery_low.gif)These are *Key Fob Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) and are meant to resemble the driver’s hand-held remote control, or fob and come from **Fisker**. The one on the left indicates that the fob is not detected or has been removed from the vehicle. If the fob is in the vehicle, it is not detected and its battery is likely dead. The symbol to its right with the added lighting bolt indicates that the fob is detected but that the battery in the fob is low and should be replaced. ![Karma fob indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Karma-fob-indicator.gif)This is another symbol that is made to look like or at least resemble the shape of the vehicle’s key fob. This one is quite unique and is from **Karma**. The same indicator covers the fob not being detected, not recognized or that its battery is low. ![Low Fob Battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Key-battery4.gif)![Low Key Battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/low_key_battery.gif)![Key battery indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Key-battery-indicator.gif)These symbols are *Low Key Battery Indicators*. The images of a key are shown above or alongside the image of what most resembles a AA or AAA battery with its level low. One adds the letter E for empty to the right. Replace the battery as soon as possible. They do NOT use AA or AAA batteries! ![Fob Not Detected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Key-question2.gif)![Intelligent Key Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/key.gif)![Low key fob battery indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Low-key-fob-battery-indicator.gif)Electronic keys, key fobs, remote controls, smart keys, intelligent keys, advanced keys are all terms used by manufacturers and drivers to describe the same device. You get to get into and start your vehicle only if the correct device is present, has a working battery and is not interfered with by other electronics (actually rare). All the images include the representation of a key and depending on the manufacturer, may include an exclamation point, a question mark or even a lightning bolt. ### Similar Symbols ![Engine Start System Fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Engine-start-system.gif)![Security Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/security_indicator_symbol.gif)Do ***not*** confuse these with other automotive trouble symbols that make use of the image a key. Click [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/security-indicator-symbol/) or [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/05/engine-start-system-fault-indicator/), right to left, for more information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** AA battery, AAA battery, amber, car symbol, Dashboard Symbols, exclamation point, green, Intelligent Key, key, key fob battery, key fob indicators, letter E, lightning bolt, low battery, orange, question mark, red, yellow --- ### [Genesis Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/genesis-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** July 20, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Genesis logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Genesis-logo.gif)Genesis Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Genesis. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are **red**, followed by **red** with **yellow/amber/orange** options, strictly **yellow/amber/orange** symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then **blue** and **green** symbols and finally white and **gray** scale symbols. There are over 90 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? Click [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)! \[table id=57 /\] Models examined include GV60, G70, GV70, G80, G80-EV, GV80 and G90. Model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Dashboard Symbols, G70, G80, G80-EV, G90, Genesis, gray, green, GV60, GV80, orange, red, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Karma Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/karma-symbols-and-warning-lights/) **Published:** June 27, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Karma logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Karma-logo.gif)Karma Symbols. So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by **Karma**. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are **red** with alternate **yellow/amber/orange** (depending on how you see the color!) warning lights and indicators, followed then by **red** warning lights, then come **yellow/amber/orange** symbols, then **blue** and **green** symbols and finally white and **gray** scale symbols. There are nearly 70 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=94 /\] Models examined thus far include the Revero. Model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, Karma, Revero, warning lights --- ### [Engine Temperature Warning Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/temperature-warning-dashboard-indicators/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Overheat ![Temperature Warning Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/temperature_indicator.gif "temperature_indicator")![Temperature indicator warm](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/temperature-indicator-warm.gif)![Hot coolant indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hot-coolant-indicator.gif)One of the original idiot lights, at least in **red**, the first is the *Temperature Warning* light or [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The text symbol *Hot Coolant Temp* (temperature) spells it out plainly. In red, it indicates quite simply that the engine temperature is too high. If you see this light, your vehicle should be stopped and the engine turned off as quickly as possible. Turning on the heater to the highest setting will remove some of the heat as well. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below!** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** **Note:** The Ford Lightning Electric Vehicle now uses the same first symbol as a *Powertrain Temperature Warning Indicator*. The rules remain the same: stop and allow things to cool down. If the problem persists, contact your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. A **yellow/amber/orange** indicator is a warning that the coolant temperature is rising. This is an opportunity to pull to the side or to take some stress out of the system. ![Temperature Indicator Cold](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/05/temperature_indicator_cold.gif)In **blue**, the symbol, which resembles a thermometer placed in water, indicates that the coolant temperature is below what is needed for optimum performance. If the light blinks **red** then **blue**, an electrical malfunction in the cooling system is indicated. Again, contact your dealer or authorized repair center soon. ![Engine arm up indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Warm-up-indicator.gif)Finally, shown in **yellow/amber/orange**, the symbol of the thermometer alone speaks to fuel having entered the engine oil. Run the engine until warm to allow the fuel to evaporate. Also, avoid running at a high rpm as well. Note that this unlit symbol may appear inside the temperature gauge and have no function other than to describe the gauge it is sitting in. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, cold, Hot Coolant Temperature, idiot light, temperature warning light, temperature warning symbol, thermometer, water --- ### [Check Gas Cap Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/check-gas-cap-indicator/) **Published:** November 24, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Check Gas Cap ![Check Gas Cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/check_gas_cap_2.gif "check_gas_cap_2")![Check Gas Cap Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/check_gas_cap.gif)![Check gas cap indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Check-gas-cap-2-indicator.gif)![Loose gas cap or fuel door](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Loose-gas-cap-or-fuel-door.gif)Here we show several versions of the *Check Gas Cap Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/), one of the few things the average driver can do anything about. The first two image symbols, which are really a half a car with an unscrewed gas cap, can look like a water pitcher with a screw or bolt next to it. The versions with the full car at least eliminates the optical illusion, although all the gas caps look like oversized screws. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or the [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Why does this matter? ![Check Gas Cap Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/check_gas_cap_indicator.gif "check_gas_cap_indicator")![Close gas cap indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Close-gas-cap-indicator.gif)Because, if you ignore one of these lights, the Check Engine light will likely come on next. So, if you see this light, or the text image below, stop the vehicle in a safe place and make sure the gas cap is tightened properly (to *at least* one click). Also, note that a loose gas cap is an air or vacuum leak. Other leaks in the fuel system may fool your car into thinking that its gas cap is loose. So, in older vehicles, check that the cap’s seal is good and replace the cap if the seal is cracked or otherwise damaged. It is certainly worth a look and very inexpensive to replace. If that doesn’t do the trick, your dealer or authorized service center will be needed. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** bolt, car symbol, check engine, check gas gap, handle, instrument cluster light, pitcher, screw, water pitcher --- ### [Fuel, Low Fuel, and Fuel Sensor Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/fuel-low-fuel-and-fuel-sensor-indicators/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Low Fuel](#Low_Fuel) - [Karma](#Karma) - [Sensors](#Sensors) - [H2](#H2) - [CNG](#CNG) - [Similar Symbols](#Similar_Symbols) ## Low Fuel *![Low Fuel Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Low_fuel.gif "Low_fuel")![Low fuel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Low_fuel_indicator2.gif)*These are *Fuel, Low Fuel and Fuel Sensor Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). They are often seen in or near a vehicle’s fuel gauge. The symbols may also be illuminated when the fuel is low, or a smaller light may illuminate near this symbol when the fuel is low. The oval symbol will only be illuminated when the fuel is low. - **Was this is your symbol?? If not, return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The first symbol is a simple image of gas pump and filler hose in **yellow/amber/orange**. If an arrow is present, it points to the side of the vehicle used to refill the tank. That is, the side the gas cap is on. The second symbol is a simple oval, also in **yellow/amber/orange**. ### Karma ![Very low fuel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Very-low-fuel.gif)![Good fuel level](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Good-fuel-level.gif)**Karma Automotive** has opted to add two more versions to the pump seen in the very first image. It has a **red** version it uses for Very Low Fuel and a **gray** scale image to indicate that there is enough fuel. The **Karma Revero** is a hybrid model that uses a gasoline engine as a back-up power supply. ### Sensors ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fuel-level-sensor-indicator.gif)This symbol is a *Fuel Sensor Fault Indicator.* It indicates a failure of the sensor and that the level shown on the fuel gauge cannot be relied upon. It is identical to the fuel indicator, except that an exclamation point is added to one side. ### H2 ![Hydrogen low indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/H2-low-indicator.gif)This final version adds the letter and number H2 below the image of the pump. H2 stands for hydrogen and the symbol will be seen only in vehicles powered by the gas, and only when the fuel level drops. ### CNG ![Low CNG indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Low-CNG-indicator.gif)And then there comes one more symbol with CNG beneath the fuel pump. CNG stands for Compressed Natural Gas. It is a low fuel warning from **Suzuki**. Drivers will hear an audible warning as well. #### Similar Symbols ![Low Battery Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Low_Power.gif)Do not confuse this symbol with the one on the right. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/low-battery-charge-warning-indicator/) for more information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, exclamation point, filler hose, fuel indicator symbol, gas pump, H2, hydrogen, instrument, low fuel indicator --- ### [High Voltage Battery Charge Level Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/high-voltage-battery-charge-level-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** March 26, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## High Voltage Battery ![High Voltage Battery Low](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/high_volt_battery_low.gif "high_volt_battery_low")![EV charge warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EV_charge_warning.gif)These are *High Voltage Battery Charge Level Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols")s. The image of a lightning bolt in a box or rectangle, is found on the instrument panels of some plug-in hybrid vehicles and is illuminated when the main battery’s charge is low. The image of cascading rectangles with plus and minus signs is found in some full electric vehicles. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The vehicle needs to be plugged into a charging station or its gasoline engine needs to be operated to recharge the battery. Gasoline engine operation may not be possible in some vehicles until the main battery is charged via a charging station. ### Many More Versions ![High voltage battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/High-voltage-bl.gif)![High voltage battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/High-voltage-amb.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/High-voltage-red.gif)Another manufacturer uses three versions with an outline in **blue**, **yellow/amber** or **red**. **Blue** indicates that the battery has a full charge. **Yellow/amber** indicates that the charge level is low. **Red** indicates that the battery must be charged. ![EV now indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EV-now-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EV-charge-indicator.gif)![EV later indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/EV-later-indicator.gif)And another uses this set of indicators. From left to right, the first image is in **green** with a check mark and indicates a full charge. The second in **yellow/amber** and a lightning bolt inside indicates the vehicle is being charged. And the third, also in **yellow/amber**, indicates a time has been set to begin charging. The inset is a clock face. The charge indicator will go to **red** if the charge level drops too low. ![EV now indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/EV-now-blue.gif)Note that the company — Ford — uses a nearly identical set of symbols to depict *Hybrid Operation Modes*. Those can be seen [here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/ev-mode-operation-indicator/) ![EV battery low](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EV-battery-low.gif)![EV battery very low](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EV-battery-very-low.gif)![EV battery drained](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EV-battery-drained.gif)Each manufacturer seems intent on creating their own set of charge indicators. This set shows a bar that moves right to left in a rounded rectangle, It changes color as the battery is drained and goes from **yellow/amber/orange** to **red** and finally adds an exclamation point as the the battery’s charge gets lower and lower. ![Charging indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Charging.gif)![EV plugged in](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Plugged-in.gif)![Charge impossible indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Charge-impossible.gif)Another set of images appear here. In **Blue**, the vehicle is charging. In **Green**, the EV is plugged in and ready to charge. In **Red**, charging is impossible. The indicator will also be blinking. The charge cable or battery may be over heated. The vehicle should be inspected by a competent technician. ![Good charge level](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Good-charge-level.gif)![Low charge level](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Low-charge-level.gif)![Very low charge level](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Very-low-charge-level.gif)Finally, this is a set from **Karma**.  They go from **green** to **yellow/amber/orange** to **red**, which clearly mean that the charge is good through the charge is at a very, very low level. The company also uses the very first symbol shown on this page. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, Charge Level Indicator, High Voltage Battery, instrument panel, lightning bolt in a box or rectangle, plug-in hybrid vehicles --- ### [Low Brake Fluid Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/low-brake-fluid-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** March 24, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Brake Fluid ![Low Brake Fluid Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/brake_fluid_low.gif "brake_fluid_low")![Low brake fluid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Low-brake-fluid.gif)These are *Low Brake Fluid Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). Our first recommendation is to take your vehicle to the dealer or authorized service center  for maintenance. You may check the brake fluid level and add fluid appropriate to the vehicle make and model, but please read on first… - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** It is important to note that the brake fluid level will drop as the brake pads wear down normally. Thus it may be simply be time for new brakes. Otherwise, there may be a leak in the brake system. While both are serious, a leak is worse. Use this light as a sign that your vehicle should be checked ASAP for important brake maintenance. The image includes wavy lines inside the circle and brackets used as a standard to indicate brakes. Rules in Canada require the text version which simply says Brake Fluid in **red**. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** brackets, brake maintenance, brake wear, car symbol, indicator, instrument panel, Low Brake Fluid, wavy lines inside the circle --- ### [EV, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Battery Charge and Warning Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/hybrid-battery-warning-symbol/) **Published:** December 19, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Battery Charge and Warning](#Battery_Charge_and_Warning) - [Fault indicators](#Fault_indicators) - [Charging in progress indicators](#Charging_in_progress_indicators) ## Battery Charge and Warning ![Hybrid Battery Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/hybrid_battery_trouble_indicator.gif "hybrid_battery_trouble_indicator")![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/hybrid-battery-failure-indicator.gif)![EV Battery Charge state](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Charge-state.gif)These are the *EV (Electric Vehicle), Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Battery Charge and Warning* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). The first light indicates a malfunction in an electrified vehicle’s main battery, which must be serviced by your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. It is distinguished from the [**Charging System Warning**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/charging-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/ "Charging System Warning Symbol") symbol with the addition of the word *Main* under the image of a more typical battery, or by the addition of the exclamation point, and points to a system failure rather than a charging failure. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![EV charge warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EV_charge_warning.gif)![EV charge warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/EV_charge_warning2.gif)![EV Battery Charge state](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Charge-state.gif)![Hybrid warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Hybrid_warning-yao.gif)Sometimes seen in **red** but more likely in **yellow/amber/orange** as the triple car battery or as a household battery, its time to charge. If an exclamation point is also seen, then a fault has been detected in the system or battery and the vehicle will require service at your dealer or authorized service center. ### Fault indicators ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Battery-cut-off-indicator.gif)![Traction battery cut off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Traction-battery-cut-off.png)This version essentially points to a total system failure, unless it is seen in **yellow/amber**. The battery image with the line running through it indicates that the hybrid battery will not take a charge and the entire propulsion system will be shut down. The vehicle will need a qualified service shop and require a tow. However, in **yellow/amber**, the manufacturer suggests to make see a qualified shop “if the problem persists!” ![High Voltage System Fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/high_voltage_system_fault.gif)This is a *High-voltage System Fault Indicator* symbol for a Plug-in hybrid. An exclamation point is shown in a drawing of what looks like a D battery, which is meant to invoke the system’s battery. It could also be described as a box or a rectangle. It is likely that only the vehicle dealer can correct a problem with this system. Note that **Karma** uses this symbol for the reasons above as well as to indicate that the battery is too cold! ![Hybrid Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Hybrid_warning.gif)![Hybrid battery fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/48-volt-battery-fault.gif)![Traction battery warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Traction_battery_warning.gif)We found this one in the owner’s manual for two hybrids, and only one made clear that this is a H*ybrid Battery Malfunction*. It was also found in an EV and also in fact indicates a main battery or system malfunction. Also, there will likely be an additional message on the instrument panel. Look for it and please check with your dealer or qualified service shop! Do not continue driving! ### Charging in progress indicators ![Battery charging symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Battery-charging.gif)This version, shown in the vehicle’s information display, will be seen when the *Mild Hybrid System* is charging its battery. a Mild Hybrid System uses a 48-volt battery to assist the drive train, much lower capacity than the majority of hybrid systems. It appears as a double A battery with a lightning bolt inside. ![Hybrid battery charging](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Hybrid-battery-charging.gif)![Hybrid battery holding charge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Hybrid-battery-holding-charge.gif)These two will also to be seen in the vehicle’s information display. The first indicates the hybrid battery is charging. The other indicates that the battery is holding its charge. We surmise that this means that everything is functioning as expected. ![Charge mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Charge-mode1.gif)This is a hybrid *Charge Mode indicator*. The light in the instrument cluster comes on when Charge Mode is switched on. While a hybrid charges its high-voltage battery automatically, with this system from Mazda, the vehicle can be told to charge the battery only and not using its power while the gasoline engine is running. Power is generated to a preset target amount, and when reached, power is generated to maintain it. ![Hybrid battery charge indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Hybrid-battery-charge-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/48-volt-battery-discharge.gif)This version is also used as a *Battery Charge Indicator*. It is shown in conjunction with a gauge that shows the actual charge level. It is seen in gray scale and does not indicate any trouble with the system. [Click here for more.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/high-voltage-battery-charge-level-indicator-symbol/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** battery with the line running through it, car symbol, exclamation point in a box, High Voltage System Fault, Hybrid Battery Warning Symbol, instrument panel light, main battery, rectangle --- ### [Fisker Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/07/fisker-dashboard-symbols-and-warning-lights/) **Published:** July 23, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fisker.gif)Fisker Symbols. So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by **Fisker**. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 60 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=84 /\] Models examined include the Karma and Ocean. Model years 2011, 2012 and 2024. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, Fisker, Karma, Ocean, warning lights --- ### [Start a Karma with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/start-a-karma-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** June 23, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Karma logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Karma-logo.gif)How to Start a Karma with a Dead Key Fob. This page holds the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Karma Revero** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. (We are hunting for the remaining models!) - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/open-a-karma-with-a-dead-key-fob/) for help getting inside!** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### Starting the Karma Revero ![Revero emergency start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Revero-emergency-start.gif)To start **Karma Revero** models, hold the key fob next to the driver exterior side mirror mounting bracket with the buttons facing away from the vehicle (right).  While holding the fob in this position, depress the brake pedal and press and release the Start/Stop button to put the vehicle in Drive mode. The image looks for all the world like the fob needs to be on the outside of the door, which will make this a really neat trick. Try it inside first! ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)**Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. Models examined include the Revero. Model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up start, emergency start, Karma, Revero --- ### [Open a Karma with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/open-a-karma-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** June 25, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **![Karma logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Karma-logo.gif)How to Open a Karma with a Dead Key Fob.**  This page holds the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Karma Revero** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob (we’re looking for access to other models). - **But first, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/start-a-karma-with-a-dead-key-fob/) for help getting started!** - **And if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the Karma’s mechanical key** There aren’t too many on the road, but if you have one and need to get in and get started when its key fob dies, this is the place to be. ![Rovero mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Karma-key.gif)For the **Revero**, press the button on the reverse of the key fob (remote control or ‘clicker’) and slide the emergency key blade or mechanical key free (right image). Insert the key into the lock located beneath the ***passenger*** side door handle. This will set off the vehicle’s alarm. We do not know if this will unlock the driver’s door as well, ![Rovero-door-handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Rovero-door-handle.gif)which could make getting to the next step very difficult while an alarm is blaring. See the emergency start procedure on the next page. The alarm will will be turned off when the vehicle is started. Models examined include the Rovero. Model years 2016, 2017,2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** clicker, dead fob help, emergency key blade, ignition, Karma, mechanical key, remote control, Rovero, start stop button --- ### [Open a Fisker with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/fisker-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** April 21, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **![Fisker logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fisker.gif)How to Open a Fisker with a Dead Key Fob** This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Fisker** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/07/start-a-fisker-with-a-dead-key-fob/) for help getting started!** - **And if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the Karma’s mechanical key** There aren’t too many on the road, but if you have one and need to get in and get started when its key fob dies, this is the place to be. ![Fisker Karma fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Fisker-Karma-fob.gif)For the **Karma** model, press the button on the reverse of the key fob (remote control or ‘clicker’) and slide the emergency key blade or mechanical key free (right image). Insert the key into the lock located beneath the ***passenger*** side door handle. This will set off the vehicle’s alarm. We do not know if this will unlock the driver’s door as well, ![Karma unlock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Karma-unlock.gif)which could make getting to the next step very difficult while an alarm is blaring. See the emergency start procedure on the next page. The alarm will will be turned off when the vehicle is started. ### Getting into the Fisker Ocean The **Ocean’s** key fob does not have a mechanical key, but there is still a back up opening procedure. ![Ocean door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ocean-handle.gif)Place the **Fisker** logo on the back of the fob against the light colored strip in the center of the driver’s door handle roughly where the arrow is pointing (right). It may need to be moved a half inch one way or the other. The handle will detect the key fob and will extend to the open position. In the event of a 12-volt battery failure, a jump start will be necessary. Models examined include the Karma and Ocean. Model years 2011, 2012 and 2024. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** clicker, dead fob help, emergency key blade, Fisker, ignition, mechanical key, remote control, start stop button --- ### [New Tesla crash while on AutoPilot suggests 3rd party oversight needed](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/new-tesla-crash-while-on-autopilot-suggests-3rd-party-oversight/) **Published:** June 24, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Tesla logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla-logo.png)AutoPilot. A new **Tesla** crash with AutoPilot [engaged has headlines](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/tesla-admits-fsd-active-in-fatal-texas-crash-blames-driver-override/gm-GM65F4CDF1?gemSnapshotKey=GM65F4CDF1-snapshot-1&uxmode=ruby) screaming coast to coast and perhaps further. Video shows the vehicle racing down a side street and slamming into a brick home. Sadly, a resident in the home was killed. Data is fed to **Tesla** in real time and the company made a rare acknowledgement that full self driving (FSD) was active but then immediately blamed the driver for overriding the system. The data also shows that the accelerator remained depressed after the crash. The driver, who was seriously hurt but survived, said only that AutoPilot was engaged. So, as in all these cases, we’re stuck in he said, she said. If the data is to be believed — and it is the most reliable information here — something depressed the accelerator. But was it, in fact, the driver? ### A Toyota history Many of you might recall a lengthy and costly recall of **Toyota** and **Lexus** models for unintended acceleration and I can say with confidence as a **Lexus** employee at the time that there was a physical cause. Floor mats were being carelessly thrown into the driver’s footwell and covering accelerator pedals that then would not release. The recall included more, but primarily the company remade millions of floor mats that included a cut out for the accelerator and did not debate responsibility. ### NHTSA etc. As expected, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun a special crash investigation in order to collect the car’s event data recorder and onboard logs for review. The Sheriff’s Office in the Texas county where the crash occurred is also conducting its own investigation in order to determine if charges against the driver are warranted. And a lawsuit against both **Tesla** and the driver is already in the works. ### The third party But it occurs to us that a disconnected third — or fourth — party should be involved here. It’s clearly personal to the driver, to the injured family and to **Tesla** itself. The CEO Elon Musk has strong ties to the government, which could create trust issues with NHTSA conclusions. Perhaps an insurance company could be employed to look at the data. Their own investigators have experience with crash analysis and so long as the company chosen does not insure any of the parties involved. Unlike the behavior of the **Toyota Motor Corp.** during its recall troubles, **Tesla** is frankly prone to digging in their heels and throwing blame rather than looking outside the box. Is there nothing else that could depress the accelerator? Or mimic depressing the accelerator? Will anyone look outside the data or will there be nothing but he said, she said and a whole lot of lawyers? ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** accellerator, autopilot, fsd, full self drive, Tesla, Toyota recalls --- ### [Start a Fisker with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/07/start-a-fisker-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** July 29, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Fisker logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fisker.gif) On This Page - [How to Start a Fisker with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Fisker_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting the Karma](#Starting_the_Karma) - [Starting the Ocean](#Starting_the_Ocean) ## How to Start a Fisker with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Fisker** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/fisker-dead-key-fob-help/) for help getting inside!** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### Starting the Karma ![Fisker Karma start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fisker-Karma-start.gif)To activate the push button ignition the original **Fisker Karma**, place the key fob against the side panel near the driver’s left foot with the buttons facing the pedals. The panel is marked (right). The vehicle will recognize the key and display a message on the instrument panel. Hold the key fob against the panel until you have depressed the brake pedal and the Start / Stop button. This is an awkward move but it puts the vehicle in drive mode. ### Starting the Ocean ![Ocean back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ocean-start.gif)Starting the **Fisker Ocean** is a little easier, as the back up position is easier to reach. Look for what looks like an interlocked FJ on the panel to the left of the steering wheel (right). You might be able to feel the location as well. Place the back of the fob against the mark. The instrument panel will announce that the fob has been recognized, but you will need to continue to hold the fob against the mark while starting the vehicle. **![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. Models examined include the Karma and Ocean. Model years 2011, 2012 and 2024. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up start, Dead key fob, Fisker, Karma, Ocean --- ### [Vauxhall Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/vauxhall-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** October 22, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Vauxhall logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Vauxhall-logo.gif)Vauxhall Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by **Vauxhall**. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are **red** with **yellow/amber/orange** options (depending on how you see the color!), then strictly **red** warning lights and indicators, followed by **yellow/amber/orange** symbols, then **blue** and **green** indicators and finally white and **gray** scale indicators. There are nearly *150* of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=70 /\] Models examined include Adam, Agila, Ampera, Antara, Astra, Astravan, Cascada, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Frontera, Grandland X, GTC, Insignia, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, Signum, Tigra, Vectra, Viva, Vivaro, and Zafira. Model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Adam, Agila, amber, Ampera, Antara, Astra, Astravan, blue, Cascada, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Dashboard Symbols, Grandland X, gray, green, GTC, Insignia, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, orange, red, Signum, Tigra, Vauxhall, Vectra, Viva, Vivaro, warning lights, yellow, Zafira --- ### [Vehicle locator lighting indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/vehicle-locator-lighting-indicator/) **Published:** June 21, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Locator lighting. ![Vehicle locator indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Vehicle-locator-indicator.gif)This is a *Vehicle Locator Lighting Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It comes courtesy of **Vauxhall** without any indication as to when it will be seen or what color it will carry. We will speculate on two possibilities. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Locator lighting, which is a function available on any number of models with a connection to **General Motors**, is intended to locate a vehicle in weak lighting conditions or to aid in lighting a path to its know location using the remote control. Pressing the lock button two times will set off an eye-catching animation. The headlights will remain on for several minutes. Thus, the driver would be outside the vehicle while this function is active and an indicator is pointless. However, there are two scenarios where it would come into play. We have chosen to use the **yellow/amber/orange** color, as it may be a fault indicator, pointing out the function is not available and needs repair. A gray scale color might be used as the function is an option that must be activated in the vehicles settings. Thus, the indicator may appear after the setting has been chosen and again on startup noting that it is active or available. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, General Motors, indicator, locator, Vauxhall, vehicle --- ### ["Self" self driving](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/self-self-driving/) **Published:** June 20, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Self driving. Back only a week or so, [I did a piece](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/tesla-autopilot-and-safety-ratings/) discussing the “wonder” that **Tesla** AutoPilot users attribute on X to the software, that it saved their lives here or saved a pedestrian there etc. Each of these comments would be accompanied by video proof. Each time it felt as though each of the situations shown could be handled just as easily by an alert driver. Then this happened to me! <https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Accident-avoided.mp4> Handled without AI! Maybe I was tempting fate. Of course, I had to post it on X as well. To be clear, I am not a detractor here. Self driving vehicles have their place, particularly in an aging population as well as for the disabled at any age. However, I am not personally inclined to take the plunge and prefer to wait for a more fleshed out infrastructure. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** autopilot, self drive, Tesla --- ### [Kia Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-kia-vehicles/) **Published:** June 19, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Kia Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kia-Logo.gif)Kia Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Kia. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are **red** with alternate **yellow/amber/orange** (depending on how you see the color!) warning lights and indicators, followed by **red** warning lights, then strictly **yellow/amber/orange** indicators, then **blue** and **green** symbols and finally white and **gray** scale symbols. There are nearly 100 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=45 /\] Models examined include Cadenza, Carnival, EV6, EV9, Forte, K5, K900, Niro, Optima, Rio, Sedona, Seltos, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Stinger and Telluride. Model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Cadenza, Carnival, Dashboard Symbols, Forte, gray, green, K5, K900, Niro, optima, orange, red, Rio, Sedona, Seltos, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Stinger, Telluride, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Power Limitation Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/power-limitation-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** December 2, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Power Limitation](#Power_Limitation) - [Temperature Versions](#Temperature_Versions) ### Power Limitation ![Power Limitation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/12/power_limitation.gif "power_limitation")![Power limited](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Power-limited-red2.gif)![Power limitation indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/power_limitation-red.gif)![Power limited indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/high_voltage_system_fault2.gif)These are *Power or Torque Limitation Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols") and are used exclusively in electric and hybrid vehicles. The images, which may be seen in **yellow/amber** or **red**, have several possible meanings, depending on the manufacturer. The use of the image of a turtle alone or embedded in a circle or the battery with an exclamation point tells the driver what he or she may already know: that the vehicle is less responsive than expected – its power has been reduced. However, its speed may not be affected at all, only its ability to accelerate. There are two additional symbols below. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** European and U.S. manufacturers use an **yellow/amber/orange** image when the electric power is in reserve range. Power to the traction motor, and thus the drive wheels, is restricted when the vehicle sees the range drop to four miles or less. In **red**, the reserve range is nearly gone. It’s time to charge! In the Far East, this turtle symbol may also be also in **yellow/amber/orange** to indicate that power has been reduced due to a fault. This will be true in particular if the high-voltage battery charge is adequate. It can be driven but will need the attention of your dealer or authorized service center for repair as soon as possible. Illuminated in **red** in a Hybrid, the symbol generally means that the vehicle is out of gas and only running on the high voltage battery. All a driver needs to do is to find a gas station and fill up, quickly. The hybrid’s high voltage battery will not go far, if at all, in most cases. ### Temperature Versions ![Reduced power indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Reduced-power-cold.gif)![Reduced power indicator hot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Reduced-power-hot.gif)One manufacturer uses these two images to indicate reduced power due to weather or temperature conditions. The first, in **blue**, notes that power is reduced because of cold drive train conditions. The light may go out as the drive train warms up even if the outside temperature does not rise. The icon will be seen in **gray** scale when the drive system temperature is high, possibly due to sustained or high power demand when driving on mountain roads, for example. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, car symbol, circle, indicator, Power Limitation, symbol, turtle --- ### [U.S. EV charge ports approach 250,000](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/u-s-ev-charge-ports-approach-250000/) **Published:** June 18, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![DOE logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DOE-logo.gif)EV charge ports. We spotted a report that the Department of Energy (DOE) was showing that available EV charge ports had exceeded 250,000, so we ran over[ to the site](https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity-locations#/analyze?tab=fuel&fuel=ELEC&country=US&ev_levels=all) to check. The number we found was 249,786, but close enough! In truth, the number of ports for electric vehicle (EV) charging could easily move up and down as stations go down for maintenance or some older stations are simply shut down. Regardless, the numbers suggest that EV drivers now find it easier than ever finding electrons. I can personally attest to the CCS network being far more robust than just two years ago. Add to that the ability of most drivers with CCS connectors can likely get access to **Tesla**‘s NACS network and you have a far more balanced fast charge network availability. **Tesla** drivers have long had access to CCS adapters. By the numbers, there are 72,519 DC fast charge ports at 15,015 locations, 176,537 Level 2 ports at 66,961 stations and 711 Level 1 ports at 159 station locations. Curiously, looking at the three levels individually at the same DOE site and adding those numbers results in one less charge port and a full 1,574 more locations! We’re not sure if any of that matters, but it would be good if their own math would come together! We don’t actually know this but Level 1 chargers are likely left over from the very beginnings of the EV “revolution”. However, the market’s current condition suggests more of an insurrection rather than a full blown revolution. You can access that data and [more at this link](https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity-locations#/analyze?tab=fuel&fuel=ELEC&country=US&ev_levels=all). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** CCS, charging, DOE, EV, NACS --- ### [Automatic or Active Speed Limiter or Malfunction Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/10/automatic-speed-limiter-indicator/) **Published:** October 30, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Common Speed Limiter Symbols](#Common_Speed_Limiter_Symbols) - [Speed set](#Speed_set) - [From BMW](#From_BMW) - [From Opel](#From_Opel) - [From Fiat](#From_Fiat) - [From Skoda](#From_Skoda) - [From Smart](#From_Smart) - [Speed Limit Sign Use](#Speed_Limit_Sign_Use) - [From Fisker](#From_Fisker) - [Common Fault Symbols](#Common_Fault_Symbols) - [Related Symbol](#Related_Symbol) ## Common Speed Limiter Symbols ![active speed limiter indicator ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Image5.gif)![Speed limiter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter.gif)![ASL Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ASL_indicator2.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Adaptive-speed-limitter-off.gif)![Speed limiter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter-1.gif)![Auto speed limiter indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Auto-speed-limiter.gif)![Automatic speed limiter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ASL_indicator3.gif)These are *Speed Limiter* and *Automatic or Active or Adaptive Speed Limiter (ASL) Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). They illuminate when a speed has been set and the limiter is active. It will appear in **green** unless or until the set speed is reached when it turns **yellow/amber**. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ### Speed set ![Speed limiter indicater](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Speed-limitter2.gif)![Speed limiter indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Image6.gif)![Automatic speed limiter set indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Automatic-speed-limiter-set-indicator-wh.gif)![Automatic speed limiter set indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Automatic-speed-limiter-set-indicator.gif)![Speed limiter active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Speed-limitter-active.gif)![Automatic speed limiter set indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Automatic-speed-limiter-set-indicator-gra.gif)The three versions seen to the left start in **white** inside the message center when the system is on and available or temporarily cancelled. It turns to **green**, like the third image, or **yellow/amber**, depending on the manufacturer, when a speed is set. It goes **gray** if the system is interrupted. The set speed will be shown separately in the message center and will flash if the speed is exceeded. In the first example, the set speed is displayed in the image, which is a half or three quarter circle with the letter LIM shown below. The partial circle is likely meant to be a dial. The second image image is that of a broken dial like a speedometer with a marked range indicated by a double-ended arrow. It also gives the appearance of a clock. The acronym [ASL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/) is added. The third image is much like the first. #### From BMW ![Set Indicator (Cruise Control)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/set_indicator.gif)Finally, the word SET in **green** may be seen when a limit has been set. BMW detects the current speed limit and uses symbol at the point that a detected speed limit *can* be applied with the SET button. The company uses the **gray** and **green** symbols directly above as well. It is identical to symbols used in much older vehicles when setting the cruise control. #### From Opel ![Speed limiter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speed-limiter1.gif)![Speed limiter off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Speed-limiter-off1.gif)![Speed limiter indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter-indicator.gif)This set shows up in the message center of Opel vehicles. The first and third say that the  speed limiter is activated. The second rather obviously states that the limiter has been turned off. Some models also use the first symbol shown under Speed set as seen above. #### From Fiat ![Speed limiter ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter-ready.gif)![Intelligent speed assist ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Intelligent-speed-assist-ready.gif)![Speed limiter on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter-on.gif)![Intelligent speed assist on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Intelligent-speed-assist-on.gif)This set is from Fiat and differentiates between *Active Speed Limiter* and *Intelligent Speed Assist* (ISA) by adding the sign in the image. In white, the systems are ready. In green, the systems are on.  The Intelligent Speed Assist system combines the Active Speed Limiter and *Traffic Sign Assist* (TSA) systems to automatically adjust the maximum speed of the vehicle based on detected traffic signs. #### From Skoda ![Speed limiter active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter-active.gif)![Speed limiter fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter-fault-2.gif)These two in **black** and **white** from Skoda are simply the Speed Limiter is active (far left) and the second is a fault indicator. The exclamation point is almost exclusively used to indicate a fault. Just more variations on a theme. #### From Smart ![Speed limiter ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limit-ready-indicator.gif)![Speed limiter enabled indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limit-enabled-indicator.gif)![Overspeed indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Overspeed-indicator.gif)The **Smart** division of **Mercedes-Benz** created two sets of Speed Limiting indicators in two years! The first set, seen to the left, already inverts the more common use of the LIM acronym, moving it to the top. Seen in **gray**, it indicates the system is ready. In **green**, it is active, and in **yellow/amber/orange**, it indicated that the set speed has been exceeded. This can occur if the accelerator is pressed for a long time and the vehicle speed exceeds the preset maximum value. ![Speed limiting ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiting-ready.gif)![Speed limiter on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter-on-1.gif)![Speed limiting fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiting-fault.gif)The very next model year, the company came up with an entirely different set of indicators, using a circle in place of the speedometer dial (we think). The colors are as follows: **gray** is ready, as above; **blue** is used when the system is active; and **yellow/amber/orange** here indicates an actual fault in the speed limiting system rather than an overspeed. #### Speed Limit Sign Use ![Speed limit assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Speed-limit-assist.gif)![Speed limit set indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limit-set-bl.gif)This version replicates an actual speed limit sign that would be seen on any highway coast-to-coast in North America. It would be displayed in the information center along with a depiction of the car travelling on the highway. It is known as *Intelligent Speed Limit Assist* (ISLA), which is uses information from the detected road signs and uses the navigation system data to inform of the speed limit and to help maintain the proper speed automatically. Alternatively, a speed may be chosen and set which will appear in **blue**, which indicates the system is active. It is associated with [*Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/). The image styles are a manufacturer choice, and the one with the speed shown is only marginally more informative than the other. #### From Fisker ![FiPilot available indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FiPilot-available-indicator.gif)![FiPilot active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FiPilot-active-indicator.gif)A step ahead is a system from Fisker Inc. that adds the detection of a road’s speed limit and adjusts the vehicle’s speed accordingly. As part of the company’s Advanced Diver Assistance  System (ADAS), *Fisker Intelligent Pilot*, or *Fi-Pilot*, uses the symbols to the left to indicate that the system is available, in **gray** scale or on, in **blue**. ### Common Fault Symbols ![Limiter malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Limiter-malfunction.gif)![Active speed limiter indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Active-speed-limiter-indicator.gif)![Speed limiter fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter-fault.gif)![Speed limiter fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter-fault-1.gif)These images include the exclamation point and indicates a malfunction in the *Speed Limiter* system. The numerals found in one of the images above are replaced by a broken line. The system will be unavailable until it is serviced by a qualified shop. Note that the system is a part of the cruise control system, and it too may be unavailable. All the images include an exclamation point commonly found in a fault indicator. The system uses the cruise control speed adjustment to set a speed limit. The set limit will likely be displayed in a message screen. When set, the engine will respond normally up to the set speed. The vehicle will not accelerate beyond the set speed unless sudden, rapid acceleration is needed and applied forcing the transmission to kick down to a lower gear. Speed limitation is then suspended. ### Related Symbol ![Passive Speed Limit Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/passive_speed_indicator.gif)The symbol to the right is from an Active system and may be related. [**Click here for more**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/06/passive-speed-limit-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** ASL, Automatic Speed Limiter, broken dial, car symbol, clock, cruise control, dial, double-ended arrow, exclamation point, half circle, indicator symbol, LIM, speedometer, three quarter --- ### [Automatic Windshield Wiper and Fault Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/automatic-windshield-wiper-fault-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** January 16, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Auto Wipers ![Auto wiper indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Auto-wiper-indicator-1.gif)![Rain sensor indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Rain-sensor-indicator.gif)![Rain sensor two](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Rain-sensors.gif)![Auto windshield wiper indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Auto-wiper-indicator2.gif)![Auto wiper indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Auto-wiper-indicator3.gif)![Rain sensor indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Rain-sensor-b-w.gif)Unless they appear in **green** or black and white, all of these symbols are various forms of an *Automatic Windshield Wiper Fault Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). Each is meant to point to a problem that has caused the automatic wipers to shut down. In white or **green**, they simply indicate that the system is active. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Lane keep and rain sense indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lane-keep-and-rain-sense.gif)One manufacturer has chosen to combine the second symbol with the [lane keeping indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/). They are shown in white or gray. In white, both the lane keeping and rain sensing systems are on. In gray, both systems are on but no lane markers are detected. ![Light or rain sensor fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Light-or-rain-sensor-fault-indicator.gif)There is also this one from Audi which for some reason they use as an [*Automatic Headlight Dimmer Indicator*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/automatic-headlight-dimmer-or-malfunction-indicator-symbols/) as well.  This looks like a hat or a lid open on one side with beams coming out of it to an oval shape. All the images are in **yellow/amber**, which indicates a problem. Note that in all cases, the windshield wipers will continue to work, but will have to be operated manually. The automated systems work by sensing water on the windshield. Starting on the top left, the image depicts a windshield with the wiper blade extended to one side. The word AUTO appears at the top. This offers easily the clearest message of the three, that there is a problem with the system that may or may not include a problem with the rain sensing gear. The middle image also includes the windshield and wiper blade, but adds a water droplet on one side. It is also in **yellow/amber**, which, along with it being illuminated, is the only indication of a problem. The message here is that the rain or moisture sensor is likely dirty or blocked. The last one is a puzzle. An exclamation point is shown next to what is a cloud with rain falling from it. One could imagine a driver believing that this is a weather forecast, given the sophisticated nature of today’s cars. Sadly, it too is meant only to indicate a problem with the rain sensor(s). ### Similar Symbols ![Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/low_windshield_washer_fluid.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wiper-failure-symbol.gif)Do not confuse any of these symbols with this one. [**Click here for more**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/windshield-wiper-failure-indicator/) about the first image and **[click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/low-windshield-washer-fluid-indicator/)** on the last one. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, auto, cloud, dashboard symbol, drop of water, exclamation point, rain, windshield, wiper, yellow --- ### [Hydrogen Leak Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/02/hydrogen-leak-indicator/) **Published:** February 9, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Hydrogen Leak ![Hydrogen leak indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/H2-leak-indicator.gif)![Hydrogen leak indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hydrogen-leak-indicator.gif)These are *Hydrogen Leak Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The indicators will be seen briefly on start up, but if it is seen while driving, they are telling you that a hydrogen gas leak is detected. H2 is the chemical term for hydrogen gas. The first one will be seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If so, continue on.** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The first symbol with the simple H2 is used by **Honda Motors Corp.** and **Toyota Motors Corp.** In Europe, **Opel** also supplies hydrogen powered cars and uses the **red** triangle symbol surrounding the H2. Among the problems that will be registered immediately in the vehicle is a loss of acceleration and power.  Generating electricity by the fuel cell is also stopped. Immediately stop in a safe place. The vehicle will need to be checked by a qualified repair shop, and under the circumstances the original dealer may be required. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, dashboard symbol, H2, hydrogen, triangle, yellow --- ### [Fuel cell system fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/fuel-cell-system-fault-indicator/) **Published:** June 16, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Fuel cell system. ![Fuel cell system fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fuel-cell-system-fault.gif)This is a *Fuel Cell System Fault indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). From **Opel**, it will likely be displayed with a wrench (spanner) symbol. Both will be seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. It appears as a vehicle with H2 (for hydrogen) above and an exclamation point behind it. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Fuel cell vehicles do not run directly off the fuel cell, but rather a high-voltage battery which is kept charged by the fuel cell. Because of this, the vehicle can still be driven within the range remaining in the battery. This provides an opportunity to find a qualified service center. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** fuel cell system, H2, hydrogen, indicator, Opel --- ### [Open a BMW with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/bmw-dead-fob/) **Published:** April 17, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![BMW logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW_logo1.gif) On This Page - [How to Open a BMW with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_BMW_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the Mechanical Key](#Retrieving_the_Mechanical_Key) - [EVs+](#EVs) - [Opening Your BMW](#Opening_Your_BMW) - [i4, i5, 4- and 5-Series](#i4_i5_4-_and_5-Series) - [iX and newer 7-Series](#iX_and_newer_7-Series) - [X1, X5, X6 and X7](#X1_X5_X6_and_X7) - [7-Series](#7-Series) - [5-Series and newer X5, X6 and X7](#5-Series_and_newer_X5_X6_and_X7) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a BMW with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for BMW vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/bmw-mini-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **for help getting started!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/bmwmini-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the Mechanical Key** ![bmw_key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bmw_key.gif)For your **BMW**, press the button on the back of the remote control (or ‘clicker’) and pull the key ring end to remove the integrated key. The integrated or mechanical key can be used to unlock the driver’s door. In 2014, **BMW** added themselves to the list of manufacturers hiding the keyhole or ![BMW Key #2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW-Key-2.gif)lock cylinder, and introduced a new, slightly redesigned key fob. The button in this case, is on the side, as shown. Press it and pull the key ring end to remove the mechanical key. In 2015, in higher end models, **BMW** introduced a Display Key. ***The mechanical key is separate and should be carried in a wallet or purse!*** The Display Key itself can be recharged in the car (see the end of this page). If the Display Key goes dead and the mechanical key is not available, roadside assistance will be necessary. #### EVs+ ![i4 mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/i4-key.gif)With the latest EV line, the **iX,** **i4** and **i5** so far, come new key fobs. The **i4** and **i5** have a traditional looking fob, very much like the second one above. Push the button on the side and pull the key away. However, it will need to be used in a very tight space and so needs to be “undressed”. Slide the frame down the key and remove (right). ICE powered **4-** and **5-Series** use this as well. ![iX mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/iX-key2.gif)![iX key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/iX-key1.gif)In the **iX** and newer (2022+) **7-Series** ICE models the mechanical key is behind the chrome cover on the key fob. Look for the button shown (first image). Press it and pull away the cover in the direction of the larger arrow. Then rotate the mechanical key out from the fob starting with the key’s tip (second image). ### **Opening Your BMW** #### ![i4 door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/i4-handle.gif)i4, i5, 4- and 5-Series The electric models we noted above use a mechanical key for entry, as well. Lift the handle (right) of the **i4** or **i5** to expose the keyhole (black arrow). Newer ICE-powered **4-** and **5-Series** models use this handle as well. #### iX and newer 7-Series In the **iX**, note a small door on the far right in the entry opening. Push to release it and pull  it away to expose the key hole in the same spot (right). This handle has since spread to ![iX cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/iX-cap3.gif)the ICE-powered **7-Series** beginning in 2022 and will likely find its way to other models. Note that once the key has been used in the lock, the door used to expose the key hole is now used to open the driver’s door itself. Pull it away to the left until the door unlatches. The actual door handle will not operate. ![iX key card](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/iX-key-card.gif)![i4 key card](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/i4-key-card.gif)Both handle styles also feature a proximity detection pad. It is located somewhat in the middle of the driver’s door handle on the **i4** (first image) and at the front of the driver’s door handle on the **iX** and **7-Series** (right image). It is the knurled spot seen in the image. Touch an activated key card or the back of a smart phone with the BMW app to the spot and the door will unlock. #### ![BMW Cylinder Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW_open.gif) #### X1, X5, X6 and X7 Hiding the key hole was first seen in the **X5** model in 2014 and the **X1**, **X6** and **X7** SUVs have been added since. Insert the integrated key into the opening of the driver’s door handle indicated by the arrow in the image. Press upwards and remove the cover. The cover comes off onto the key itself, and quite easily. Unlock the door using the integrated key in the now exposed door lock. Yes, the effect is that of ***pulling off a piece of your car***, but it is necessary to get inside! The cover can be snapped back on, but the priority now is to simply get inside your car. Check out the video [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/bmwmini-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for more help. #### ![7-Series Key Hole Cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/7-series-cap2.gif)7-Series Starting 2015 in the **7-Series** only, a new style hidden key hole a new cover removal process is featured. The directions from BMW are a little confusing, so do this carefully. It turns out to actually be quite simple. ![7-Series Key Hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/7-series-key-hole2.gif)It starts as a one-piece door handle (above) that must be pulled outward. With the handle pulled outward with your left hand, slip a finger from your right hand behind handle. Feel for a metallic release and push it outward. This will release the cap, which can be pulled away with the thumb and fingers of your right hand, exposing the key hole (right). *Again, you are **removing a piece of your car.*** Its still ok! Let go of the handle and use the mechanical key to unlock the door using the key cylinder now visible through the handle. Note that if you have a display key, the mechanical key is not integrated into the fob. It is supplied separately. Keep it with you at all times, or you will need roadside assistance. #### ![540i key hole cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/540i-cap2.gif)5-Series and newer X5, X6 and X7 A modified version of this was introduced in the **540i** for the 2017 model year. It has since been introduced in the **X5**, **X6** and **X7** SUVs. The same metal clip is behind what is a smaller cap. The cap is the last bit of chrome at the back of the driver’s door handle and is roughly the same size as the clip, making it easier to feel for. ![540i cap removed](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/540i-cap4.gif)Like the 7-Series, pull the handle out and slip a finger from your other hand behind handle. Feel for the metallic clip and give it a push. In this case, the cap will practically fly off. *You are still* ***removing a piece of your car*** and its still ok! Let go of the handle and use the mechanical key to unlock the door using the key cylinder that is now visible through the handle. BMW models examined include the M4, Z4, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7- Series sedans, the X1, X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 SUVs and iX and i4 EVs. Model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/bmw-mini-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** 4-series, 5-series, 540i, 7-Series, BMW, can't get in, clicker, dead fob, Display Key, emergency start, i5, mechanical key, recharge, remote control, SE EV, Start/Stop button, won't open, won't start, won't unlock, X1, X5, X6, X7 --- ### [An off-peak charge brings a new range high](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/an-off-peak-charge-brings-a-new-range-high/) **Published:** June 15, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Off-peak charging. Another 10 days and another charge at an off-peak rate results in a new range high for 2026. A week of 80 to 90 degree weather left the **Kia Niro** with a 298 mile range. This was extrapolated from the 247 miles showing at 83% end point and is an increase of 6 miles from [the last charge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/dc-charging-takes-a-step-up/). But the better part was that the charges were at the lower [$0.44 kWh rate shortly after 10 pm](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/electrify-america-now-offering-time-of-use-pricing/) available from Electrify America (EA). I’m a bit of a night owl, so this was not difficult to do. ![Charge rate](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Charge-rate2.gif)Further, another five EV drivers came and went during my time, taking advantage of the lower rate and charging at a higher rate of speed than the **Niro**. The car once again topped out at about the same 77 kW (75 kW showing). The Niro came in at 15% and the others may have needed less, but most EVs charge more quickly. For the record, the I had accepted the **Niro**‘s slow pace for two reasons: first, that I would be using a Level 2 charger at home 99% of the time and second, I had accepted slower Level 3 charging with my previous **Polestar 2** during the first two years of the lease. The company offered free charging from EA in that period, and EA’s nearby DC chargers consistently underperformed. Their stations in the area have been upgraded since and I’ve witnessed vehicles charging at up to 200 kW. The chargers themselves are rated at 350 kW. Regardless, while drivers of gas and diesel powered vehicles are suffering with climbing prices, those of us in the EV world are getting an over 30% break in some places. For now… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** charging, EA, Electrify America, Level 3, off-peak rates --- ### [Opel Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/12/opel-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** December 19, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Opel-Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Opel-Logo.gif)Opel Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Opel. Click a link to learn more about each one. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are **red** with alternate **yellow/amber/orange** (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, then strictly **red** indicators, followed by **yellow/amber/orange** symbols, then **blue** and **green** symbols and finally white and **gray** scale symbols.. There are over 140 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=71 /\] Models examined include Adam, Agila, Antara, Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland, GT, Insignia, Karl, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, Rocks, Tigra, Vivaro, and Zafira. Model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Adam, Agila, amber, Antara, Astra, blue, Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Dashboard Symbols, Grandland, gray, green, GT, Insignia, Karl, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, Opel, orange, red, Tigra, Vivaro, warning lights, yellow, Zafira --- ### [e-SAVE function indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/e-save-function-indicator/) **Published:** February 28, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## e-SAVE ![e-SAVE symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/e-SAVE-symbol.gif)This is an *e-SAVE function Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). This is an option in **Vauxhall** and **Opel** hybrid models. When active, the indicator appears as a lightning bolt in an arrowed circle in blue. The function allows electricity to be stored for use when needed, for instance when passing through an urban area or areas reserved for electric vehicles. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** e-SAVE can be set to 6 miles or 12 miles or Max. The electric drive mode switches to Hybrid drive mode as soon as the battery drops to the set range. If e-SAVE is not set, the battery range will drop to zero and switch to Hybrid mode, where the gas engine kicks in. e-SAVE Max leaves the battery fully charged and runs the vehicle with the gasoline engine only. All e-SAVE modes reserves some or all of the battery for use in emission-free blue-light driving often found in European cities. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrowed circle, dashboard symbol, indicator, instrument panel, lightning bolt --- ### [Ford recalls nearly 260,000 cars — again](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/ford-recalls-nearly-260000-cars-again/) **Published:** June 14, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Ford logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ford-logo.gif)Ford recalls. Precious **Ford** recalls are getting a recall because the vehicles were “previously repaired incorrectly”. Now, its not the first time a company has had to redo a previous fix. But what stands out is that the recalls are for vastly different problems even as they are from the same manufacturer. [Both were announced June 12](https://t.co/QukgYd1bc2). The first involves over 255,000 2012-2018 **Ford Focus** vehicles who’s engines may stall due to a canister purge valve malfunction. They had previously been repaired, incorrectly, under recall number 18V735. Oddly, dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software to correct the problem. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. **Ford**‘s recall number is 26S40. The second recalled recall is for 4,151 vehicles with an electrical issue. They are 2019 **Ford Mustang**, **Lincoln** **Nautilus**, and **Navigator** vehicles whose instrument cluster may go blank on start-up. They were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 19V076. The result are vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, “Controls and Displays.” **Ford** and **Lincoln** dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software. Owner notification letters are also expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. **Ford**‘s number for this recall is 26C27. In both cases, owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Focus, Ford, Lincoln, Mustang, Nautilus, Navigator, recalls --- ### [Electric Park Brake and Fault Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/11/electric-park-brake-fault-indicator/) **Published:** November 21, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Electric Park Brake ![Electric Park Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/11/electric_park_brake.gif "electric_park_brake")![Service electric park brake](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Service-electric-park-brake.gif)![Service electric park brake](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sevice-electric-park-brake.gif)![Electronically Controlled Brake Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electronically_controlled_brake_warning.gif)![Park brake fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Park-brake-fault-indicator.gif)![Electric parking brake fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Electric-parking-brake-faultgif.gif)Electric Park Brake and Fault. These [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols") (left/above and below) are all or might be *Electric Park(ing) Brake (EPB) Fault Indicators*. The circle in brackets remains the basic image used to denote a vehicle’s brakes and in the case to the far left adds the lightning bolt, which denotes electricity. It will flash or remain lit if a fault is detected. Two indicators add the wrench or spanner below or alongside the circle to indicate that service is needed. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main Picture Symbols page and or [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The vehicle will be safe to drive, but the parking brake will not operate properly. Note that some manufacturers may have two indicators come on, seemingly to differentiate from other brake issues. ![Electric Park Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/PARK-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Electric-park-brake-fault-indicator.gif)![PARK symbol in red](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PARK-indicator-red.gif) ![electric park brake trouble](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/electric-park-brake-trouble-indicator-y.gif)The [text symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/)s with the word PARK are actually all *Electric Park Brake On Indicators* as well as *Fault Indicators*, if the light is seen when the brake is engaged and the ignition on. The light will remain on for a short time after the ignition is turned off. The use of an exclamation point is a sure sign of a fault requiring service. ![Parking Brake Engaged Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/park_brake_indicator.gif)The indicator to the left has long been used simply to indicate that the parking brake is engaged. It is now crossed over to the realm of electric park brake faults. Unfortunately, the correct owners manual for the make and model showing the indicator or a competent auto shop will need to be consulted. ![E-park brake trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/E-park-brake-trouble-indicator.gif)![electric park brake trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/electric-park-brake-trouble-indicator.gif)If however, if any of these lights flash, it may indicate a fault. In most cases, if the light goes off, the system is working properly. If it continues to flash or remains on while in motion, find a qualified service station as soon as possible. The brake may actually be engaged, so check to be sure it is not. The double symbol is found in some new (2024) **Ford** vehicles. Note that the PARK symbol is also used as a mechanical *Park Brake Indicator*. It simply means that the park, hand or foot brake has been left on. The [text symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols") holding the acronym on the left will also![Electric Power Brake Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/02/EPB_indicator.gif) indicate a fault in the system if illuminated. If this light is seen along with a *[Stability Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/ "Stability Control Indicators")* warning indicator, have the Stability Control System serviced as soon as possible. That system, not the brake, has an issue that needs to be resolved by your dealer or authorized service center. In any case, the parking brake is also the emergency brake, so don’t wait. Have it repaired! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, circle in brackets, dashboard symbol, Electric Park Brake Indicator, EPB, lightning bolt, spanner, wrench --- ### [Automatic electric park brake off indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/automatic-electric-park-brake-off-indicators/) **Published:** June 13, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Auto park brake. ![Auto EPB off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Auto-EPB-off-indicator.gif)![Electric park brake malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Auto-park.gif)These are *Automatic Electric Park Brake Off Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). They are seen as the circle in brackets, which is the common overall image used for brakes. The capital letter P in the center is used for park brake and the word off is added beneath. Finally, the letter A breaks the circle in the first image and the word Auto is above in the second, all in **yellow/amber/orange**. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Electric park brakes deploy automatically by default, so it is likely that a fault in the system has been detected. If this is the case, the park brake can and should be operated manually. Note that as an electrical system, a reset may be accomplished by shutting down and restarting the vehicle. Further, deactivation of automatic operation is possible and may be necessary in certain situations, such as in extreme cold weather conditions or when towing. Deactivation is a complicated process involving several steps. Consult the operation manual for instructions. Find more on electric park brakes [at this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/11/electric-park-brake-fault-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** automatic, electric, indicator, off, park brake --- ### [Open a Vauxhall or Opel with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/12/vauxhall-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) **Published:** December 4, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Vauxhall-logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Open a Vauxhall with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Vauxhall_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Open a Vauxhall or Opel](#Open_a_Vauxhall_or_Opel) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [Astra, Insignia, Grandland](#Astra_Insignia_Grandland) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a Vauxhall with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Opel** or **Vauxhall** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### Open a Vauxhall or Opel - **First note that if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/12/vauxhall-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) for help getting started!** - **Second, for video help, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/vauxhall-and-opel-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/).** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### Retrieving the mechanical key![Vauxhall flip key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Vaux-flip-key.gif) If the key fob or electronic key is not working, getting into your vehicle will require a mechanical key. Most **Vauxhall** and **Opel** models use a simple flip or fold out key fob. Push the button in the corner of the front of the fob (arrow, right) and the mechanical key will unfold. ![Electronic key one](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Vaux-electronic-key.gif)![Vauxhall rectangular key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Vaux-rectangular-fob.gif)![Vauxhall electronic key 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Vaux-electronic-key-2.gif)It gets a little more complicated from there. There are four electronic key styles that have a mechanical key hiding inside. In the first three (right), the arrow points to a button or slide lever. Push the button or slide the lever and pull the key ring end to remove the mechanical key. ![Astra van key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Astra-van-fob-2.gif)This fourth style is used exclusively in some Astra models and the mechanical key is hiding behind a cover. Press locking mechanism on back side and remove cap by pushing it gently forward. Push the mechanical  key towards the outside over the detent and pull it away. ### Getting Inside In most cases, a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle. If this is the case, insert the mechanical key and turn, and you’re in. Many key holes are hidden… #### Astra, Insignia, Grandland ![Astra Insignia key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Astra-Insignia-key-hole.gif)In some **Astra** and **Insignia** models, the key hole is hiding behind a cap at the back of the driver’s door handle. **Grandland** models from **Vauxhall** also have this feature beginning in 2024. Look for a slot under the cap. Insert the mechanical key into the slot and again hold upward pressure. Then rotate the key upward until the cap comes away (right). To replace the cap, insert it with the lower side in the recesses. Then rotate it upwards and push it until the cap engages at the upper side. Remember, getting in the car is most important. If you have difficulty replacing the cap, don’t. Let your dealer do it when you get a new battery for your Key FOB! Opel models examined include Adam, Agila, Antara, Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland, GT, Insignia, Karl, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, Tigra, Vivaro, and Zafira. Vauxhall models examined include Adam, Agila, Ampera, Antara, Astra, Astravan, Cascada, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, GTC, Insignia, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, Rocks, Signum, Tigra, Vectra, Viva, Vivaro, and Zafira. Model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/12/vauxhall-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Ampera, Astra, Astra Van, can't get in, clicker, Combo, Corsa, Crossland, electronic key, Grandland, Insignia, Mokka, Opel, push button start, remote control, smart key, transmitter, Vauxhall, Vivaro, won't open, won't start, Zafira --- ### [How to Start a Vauxhall or Opel with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/12/vauxhall-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** December 4, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Vauxhall-logo.gif) On This Page - [Start a Vauxhall or Opel with a Dead Key Fob](#Start_a_Vauxhall_or_Opel_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Get Started](#Get_Started) - [Ampera](#Ampera) - [Astra, Mokka](#Astra_Mokka) - [Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland, Zafir](#Combo_Corsa_Crossland_Grandland_Zafir) - [Older Astra models](#Older_Astra_models) - [Insignia](#Insignia) - [Vivaro](#Vivaro) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## Start a Vauxhall or Opel with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Vauxhall** or **Opel** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### Get Started - **First note that if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/12/vauxhall-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, for video help, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/vauxhall-and-opel-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/).** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Vauxhall** and **Opel** use several back up start methods for its push button start models. In each case described below, once the key fob is in place, the vehicle can recognize that it is present. #### Ampera ![Ampera back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ampera-start.gif) The **Ampera** features a small hole in the storage compartment on the top of the dashboard. Flip open the mechanical key and push the open mechanical key into the hole (right). Do NOT attempt to turn the mechanical key! Simply step on the brake, or clutch with a manual transmission, and press the Start / Stop button to start the car as normal. #### Astra, Mokka **![Astra and Mokka back up start start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Astra-Mokka-start.gif)![Astra back up start slot 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Astra-back-up-slot-2.gif)Astra** and **Mokka** models use two back up locations prior to 2021. If the console features two cup holders, the front cup holder is the back up start location. If the console has only one cup holder, use the spot shown behind the cup holder. Drop the key fob into the correct spot with the buttons facing up (right and far right). Again, you can now simply step on the brake, or clutch with a manual transmission, and press the Start / Stop button the start to car as normal. #### Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland, Zafir ![Steering column back up spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Combo-Corsa-Crossland-Grandland-start.gif)The **Combo**, **Corsa**, **Crossland,** **Grandland** and **Zafira** models all share a common back up start process. **Astra** models beginning in 2021, **Mokka** models from 2020, and **Vivaro** models from 2019 also use this method. Hold the electronic key with the buttons facing out on the marking on the steering column (right). Press the Start / Stop button with your other hand while stepping on the brake, or clutch with a manual transmission, and the vehicle will start as normal. Note that the key fob must be held against the mark until the car starts. #### Older Astra models ![Astra van Zafira back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Astra-van-Zafira-start.gif)Older **Astra** models use a similar process, but the mark has a different appearance. The mark is round with a lock and lines radiating from it inside. And it is close to the Start / Stop button (right). Hold the electronic key with the buttons facing out on the mark. Press the Start / Stop button with your other hand while stepping on the brake, or clutch with a manual transmission, and the vehicle will start as normal. Note again that the key fob must be held against the mark until the car starts. #### Insignia ![Insignia back up location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Insignia-start.gif)The **Insignia** model uses a unique back up location. There is a transmitter pocket behind the front cover of the center console in front of the shifter. Open it and place the electronic key on the spot with the buttons up (right). You can now simply step on the brake, or clutch with a manual transmission, and press the Start / Stop button to start the car as normal. #### Vivaro ![Vivaro back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Vivaro-start-2.gif)Finally, older **Vivaro** models uses a slot above the Start / Stop button as a back up (right). The key fob must be slid into the the slot. Once it is there, you can step on the brake, or clutch with a manual transmission, and press the Start / Stop button to start the car as normal. Opel models examined include Adam, Agila, Antara, Astra, Combo, Corsa, Crossland, Grandland, GT, Insignia, Karl, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, Tigra, Vivaro, and Zafira. Vauxhall models examined include Adam, Agila, Ampera, Antara, Astra, Astravan, Cascada, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, GTC, Insignia, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, Rocks, Signum, Tigra, Vectra, Viva, Vivaro, and Zafira. Model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [… Return to Part I, Getting In](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/12/vauxhall-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Ampera, Astra, Astra Van, clicker, Combo, Corsa, Crossland, electronic key, Grandland, ignition, Insignia, Mokka, Opel, push button start, remote control, smart key, start stop button, transmitter, Vauxhall, Vivaro, won't start, Zafira --- ### [Tesla Autopilot and safety ratings](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/tesla-autopilot-and-safety-ratings/) **Published:** June 11, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Tesla logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla-logo.png)Tesla Autopilot. I follow **Tesla** on X and its striking how often they repost reports of accidents where the vehicle’s occupants were not injured or not severely injured because of how safe the cars are. And then there are the videos from drivers who comment that Autopilot prevented this accident or that accident. This is not a new phenomenon, not even the Autopilot posts. Let me explain. ### Autopilot The vast majority of accident prevention videos involve situations encountered by drivers every day, situations I and my friends and family have encountered in the past, and managed to avoid without software assistance. I’m simply not sold on the idea that Autopilot can out drive a driver who’s paying attention. The fact that people who might otherwise be housebound or be forced to rely on others for transportation is, in truth, a big deal for society as a whole. This, not withstanding the 84 year old gentleman in Florida who did not survive his [**Model Y** droving him into a pond](https://www.fox13news.com/news/tesla-autopilot-sinks-pond-after-striking-electrical-box-killing-wesley-chapel-man-fhp) recently. ### Safety ratings, etc. As to accident survivability, I can discuss a more personal experience. A **Toyota** store I worked at some years ago had a **Volkswagen Passat** on the lot that sold rather quickly. A family came in just after it had been delivered. They had totaled their previous car and no one had been hurt. It was the same model and year **Passat**. Quite understandably, they would not take anything else and left to hunt for another **Passat**. **Subaru** loves to use their damaged cars in commercials as a selling point, because once again, the occupants are unhurt. Its all about the love. The vast majority of today’s automobiles are 5-star safety rated and are far safer than they have ever been. Certainly they are tested literally to their destruction. Pretty much any vehicle built in the last decade or two will keep you very, very safe, assuming it doesn’t end up under water. Despite their claims, **Tesla** is quite simply not any safer than anyone else’s offerings. But a personal experience, especially one caught on video, is impossible to dismiss. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** autopilot, Passat, safety, Subaru, Tesla, Volkswagen --- ### [BTS reports transportation Consumer Price Index contribution](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/bts-reports-transportation-consumer-price-index-contribution/) **Published:** June 10, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BTS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BTS-logo.gif)Consumer Price Index. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released the change in the costs faced by consumers for transportation goods and services, from May 2025 to May 2026, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI, a measure of inflation, for all transportation goods and services rose 9.3% from May 2025 to May 2026. Per the CPI, transportation contributed 37.2% to the 4.2% increase in the price of all goods and services. Not surprisingly, all types of gasoline contributed the most, rising and astounding 40.5% year-over-year. This contributed 30.7% to the annual change in the price of all goods and services. ![Contribution of transportation to inflation by item](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/contribution-of-transportation-to-inflation-by-item.gif) By item, the top contributors to inflation as covered by this site in May 2026 were, as noted, gasoline (all types), up 30.7% and motor vehicle maintenance and repair, which rose 1.5%. Several items fell, dampening transportation’s contribution to inflation. These were motor vehicle insurance ties with used cars and trucks for 1st, both down 1.3%. Leased cars and trucks dropped 0.2% while car and truck rental also dipped 0.2%. Much more on transportation’s role in the economy and changes (trends) over time can be found at the[ BTS site linked here](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdata.bts.gov%2Fstories%2Fs%2F28tb-cpjy/1/0101019eb2b8fecf-5f57d073-33a8-4478-9131-3332da186b22-000000/yHY1OZqDFacPnZR7EIOGkYUXfFmkPmBbIxfrpY4y_L0=452). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** BTS, CPI, gasoline, inflation, transportation --- ### [Nissan Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-nissan-vehicles/) **Published:** June 16, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Nissan logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nissan-logo.gif)Nissan Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Nissan. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are nearly 100 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=43 /\] Models examined include 370Z, Altima, Armada, Cube, Frontier, GT-R, Juke, Kicks, Maxima, Murano, NV, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, Sentra, Titan, Versa, Xterra and Z. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 370Z, Altima, amber, Armada, blue, Cube, Dashboard Symbols, Frontier, gray, green, GT-R, Juke, Kicks, Maxima, Murano, orange, Pathfinder, Quest, red, Rogue, Sentra, Titan, Versa, warning lights, Xterra, yellow --- ### [Lucid takes to the highways hands-free](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/lucid-takes-to-the-highways-hands-free/) **Published:** June 9, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Lucid-Motors-Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lucid-Motors-Logo.gif)Hands-Free Driving. **Lucid Group, Inc.** has begun the rollout of its latest over-the-air software update. The update introduces hands-free driving capabilities along with enhancements to highway navigation, charging experience, and everyday usability and is currently being rolled out only to the **Gravity SUV** in th North American market only. The vehicles equipped with DreamDrive 2 Pro will have Hands-free Drive Assist, which supports steering, acceleration, and braking on compatible highways in North America. When the driver signals, Hands-Free Lane Change can guide the vehicle into an adjacent lane when it is safe to do so. Automatic Lane Change can also initiate passing maneuvers to overtake slower traffic. ![Lucid navigation](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lucid-navigation.gif)So, while the company is touting hands-free driving, this is not a station to station self-drive software. As the announcement stated, it is relegated to “compatible highways”. ### Other updates The update also adds Google Maps Places API to Lucid Navigation in order to provide “richer, more contextual search results”. Drivers will find improved business details, ratings, photos, and parking information, along with enhanced charging station listings that include more accurate real-time availability. One surprise is the addition of Adaptive Driving Beam, available on DreamDrive Premium and DreamDrive 2 Pro. The feature, we thought was yet to be approved for use in the U.S., maintains high beams while dynamically adjusting around other vehicles to reduce glare. From our perspective, it’s a long overdue improvement. Finally, the update adds Advanced Preconditioning View and Predictive Charging Power, which is evidently a window for the driver into the high-voltage battery’s temperature and expected peak charging performance before plugging in. The company added an expected disclaimer, stating that Hands-Free Drive Assist and Hands-Free Lane Change Assist are not a replacement for safe, attentive driving or a driver’s judgment etc., etc. The press release [can be seen here](https://media.lucidmotors.com/article?id=4tSrSKreVHncY2FM7SAxZ6). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Gravity, hands free, Lucid, navigation --- ### [Mitsubishi Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/08/mitsubishi-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** August 25, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Mitsubishi Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mitsubishi-Logo.gif)Mitsubishi Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mitsubishi. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red with alternate yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, followed by red warning lights, then by yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are now 100 of them, so search carefully! \[table id=77 /\]0 Models examined include ASX, Eclipse, Eclipse Cross, Grandis, i-MiEV, L200, Lancer, Mirage, Outlander, RVR and Shogun. Model years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, ASX, blue, eclipse, Grandis, green, i-MiEV, indicators, L200, Lancer, Mirage, Mitsubishi, Outlander, red, RVR, Shogun, symbols, warning lights, yellow --- ### [New Toyota key fob video added to our YouTube channel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/new-toyota-key-fob-video-added-to-our-youtube-channel/) **Published:** June 7, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Toyota logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Toyota-logo.gif)Toyota video. We just dropped a new video on YouTube of the replacement of the battery in a 2023 and newer **Toyota** key fob. The fob was introduced in the 2023 **bZ** electric vehicle and has since spread to other vehicles in the product line. The fob uses the more energy dense CR 2450, which means it won’t need replacing very often. It is physically larger than the more commonly used CR 2032. We now have 14 videos for **Toyota**, **Lexus** and **Scion** drivers in our YouTube playlist. Fully half of them are battery replacements in key fobs. The company keeps making changes to the fobs. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new abbreviation or acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. The new video can be seen below or on our [**Toyota, Lexus, Scion** video page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/lexus-toyota-and-scion-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** battery replace, key fob, Toyota --- ### [Lexus, Toyota and Scion Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/lexus-toyota-and-scion-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Toyota, Lexus and Scion Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Toyota_Lexus_and_Scion_Vehicles) - [2023 and newer Lexus NX, RX, RZ, and TX models](#2023_and_newer_Lexus_NX_RX_RZ_and_TX_models) - [Lexus NX, RC and newer RX and UX models](#Lexus_NX_RC_and_newer_RX_and_UX_models) - [Lexus overview](#Lexus_overview) - [Lexus NX, RC F models](#Lexus_NX_RC_F_models) - [Toyota Prius](#Toyota_Prius) - [Key Fob Battery Replacement](#Key_Fob_Battery_Replacement) - [2023 and newer Toyota fob](#2023_and_newer_Toyota_fob) - [2019 and newer Lexus fob](#2019_and_newer_Lexus_fob) - [Early Lexus fob](#Early_Lexus_fob) - [Early Toyota fob](#Early_Toyota_fob) - [Pre-2019 Lexus fob](#Pre-2019_Lexus_fob) - [2018 and newer Toyota fob](#2018_and_newer_Toyota_fob) - [Original Toyota remote](#Original_Toyota_remote) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Toyota, Lexus and Scion Vehicles **Twelve videos offering help to Lexus, Toyota and Scion drivers with Key Not Working.** ### 2023 and newer Lexus NX, RX, RZ, and TX models **This video is an even newer update of NX models plus RX, RZ and TX models.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Lexus NX, RC and newer RX and UX models **This video is an update of NX and RC models and now covers the 2016 and newer RX and new UX models.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Lexus overview **General Lexus video help, including models featuring a hidden key hole.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Lexus NX, RC F models **Another video for the new Lexus NX and RC F models.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Toyota Prius **Video help specific for Prius models.** ——————————————————————- ## Key Fob Battery Replacement ### 2023 and newer Toyota fob ——————————————————————- ### 2019 and newer Lexus fob **A recent (post-2019) Lexus key fob battery replacement.** ——————————————————————- ### Early Lexus fob **A video of us replacing the battery in an early Lexus dead key fob or remote control.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Early Toyota fob **This one is for Toyota key fobs exclusively.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Pre-2019 Lexus fob **An updated look at a Lexus (and some Toyota) key fob battery replacement, newer fob.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### 2018 and newer Toyota fob **This one is for newer (2018+) Toyota key fobs.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Original Toyota remote **This one is a standard old school remote control.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Models covered include the Lexus CT, ES, GS, GX, IS, LS, LX, NX, RC, RX, RZ, TX, UX, and Toyota FR-S, iA, iM, tC, 4Runner, Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Mirai, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Yaris, 86, C-HR, Supra, and Prius. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Dead key fob, dead remote battery, hidden key hole, Lexus, missing key hole, Prius, remote control, Scion, Toyota --- ### [Start a Mitsubishi with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/mitsubishi-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** December 9, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Mitsubishi with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Mitsubishi_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Mitsubishi](#Starting_Your_Mitsubishi) - [Push Button Start](#Push_Button_Start) - [Keyless Turn Knob Start](#Keyless_Turn_Knob_Start) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Mitsubishi Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mitsubishi-Logo.gif)How to Start a Mitsubishi with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Mitsubishi** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### Starting Your Mitsubishi - **But first, if you are still locked outside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2014/11/mitsubishi-dead-key-fob-help/).** - **For video help, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/mitsubishi-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/).** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** Starting a **Mitsubishi** will depend on whether or not there is an actual Start / Stop button. If there is, continue below. #### **Push Button Start** ![Mitsubishi back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mitsu-back-up-0.gif)Most newer **Mitsubishi** models use a Start / Stop button. With most of the newest models, built roughly 2018 and later, simply press the the Start / Stop ignition button with the back of the key fob, as shown to the right, while stepping on the brake. The key fob or FAST key will be recognized and the car will start. We have [video help here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/mitsubishi-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) ![Glove box slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mitsu-slot.gif)The newest **Outlander** models use the method shown above. However, in earlier models, there will be a slot to accept the FAST key fob. It may be inside the glove box (right) or somewhere near the front of the console (below). Early **Outlander** and all older and current **RVR** models have a slot in the glove box. Later **Outlander** models use a slot near the console. See examples below. ![Mitsubishi shogun back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mitsu-shogun-back-up.gif)In other models, the back up slots will be found somewhere on the dashboard, generally in the vicinity of and in front of the shifter. We did find one model, sold outside North America, the **Shogun**, where the slot is actually alongside the console, as seen to the right. ![Mitsubishi Mirage start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mitsu-Mirage-start.gif)**Mirage** models also continue to use a slot found at the very front of the center console in front of the cup holders (right). Wherever the slot is, it will look like a small rectangular opening just the right size for the key fob. You may be using it for business cards or coins! Remove them! ![Mitsubishi back up 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mitsu-mirage-back-up-2.gif)![Mitsu slot 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mitsu-slot3-Mirage.gif)![Mitsu slot 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mitsu-slot2.gif)Once found, insert the FAST key fob into the slot. The engine can then be started normally, stepping on the brake while pressing the Start / Stop ignition button. **Mitsubishi** recommends removing the key fob once the vehicle is started. #### Keyless Turn Knob Start ![Mitsubishi Key Assembled](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/11/key_assembled.gif)If there is a keyless turn knob, on the steering column, it is a three step process however. Start by slipping the back end of the mechanical or emergency key into the FAST key fob. It will then look like the illustration and the feel of a more traditional ignition key (right). ![Ignition cylinder cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mitsu-cylinder-cover2.gif)This assembled key will be needed to turn the ignition switch, which is hiding under the turn knob on the steering column. When the key elements are assembled, the transponder is close enough to the switch’s antenna module to be recognized. The module supplies the power when the key’s battery is discharged. ![Mitsubishi Emergency Start](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Mitsubishi_emer_start.gif)Remove the ignition knob cover (above right) by pushing the lock release buttons on the each side. Then insert the emergency key into the now exposed lock cylinder (right). The vehicle can now be started in a traditional key-start manner by pushing, then turning the key. See the illustrations. **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include ASX, Eclipse, Eclipse Cross, Grandis, i-MiEV, L200, Lancer, Mirage, Outlander, RVR, and Shogun. Model years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2014/11/mitsubishi-dead-key-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, can't open, Dead key fob, dead remote control battery, FAST key, keyless start, Mitsubishi, Outlander, won't start --- ### [Open a Mitsubishi with a Dead Key Fob Battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/11/mitsubishi-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** November 17, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **![Mitsubishi Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mitsubishi-Logo.gif)How to Open a Mitsubishi with a Dead Key Fob** This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for  **Mitsubishi** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Getting into Your Mitsubishi** - **First, if you are already [inside, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/12/mitsubishi-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) to get started!** - **For video help, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/mitsubishi-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/).** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### **Retrieving the Mechanical Key** **Mitsubishi** came up with a whole new name for a smart key or key fob. It is called the Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter key, or FAST, key, and there are two basic styles. Despite the inflated name, it works pretty much like everyone else’s, with a couple of twists at start time for early models. It begins with a mechanical or emergency key. ![Mitsubishi mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Mitsu-fob-mech-key.gif)To retrieve the mechanical key from *either* key fob style, slide the release lever located on the reverse side of the FAST key fob, as shown, and pull out the mechanical key. It can then be inserted into the lock cylinder at the back of the driver’s door handle and turned to unlock the car. So far so good… And there’s [video help here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/mitsubishi-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) Models examined include ASX, Eclipse, Eclipse Cross, Grandis, i-MiEV, L200, Lancer, Mirage, Outlander, RVR, and Shogun. Model years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024,  2025 and 2026. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/12/mitsubishi-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, Dead key fob, FAST, Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter, ignition knob cover, keyless start, Mitsubishi, won't open, won't start, won't unlock --- ### [DC charging takes a step up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/dc-charging-takes-a-step-up/) **Published:** June 5, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)DC charge rate. DC charging the **Kia Niro** took a step up in both charge rate and resulting range this week. I didn’t do any preparation for the charge, but its likely the ambient temperature at the time, ~75F, did the trick. The car didn’t hit the claimed 90 kW peak, but did top ![Charge rate](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Charge-rate2.gif)out at 77 kW. It made for a far quicker charge. The grainy image (left) shows the rate at 75 kW.` The resulting range was nearly ten miles better than the last charge. It extrapolated to 292 miles from the 240 shown at what was an 82% charge. This is versus [the 283 mile result](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/niro-ev-range-continues-to-climb/) about 10 days ago. ![Range 240](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/240-miles.gif)I missed the new discount time from Electrify America [starting at 10pm though](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/electrify-america-now-offering-time-of-use-pricing/). I was already near the charge station at 8pm, and rather than make the trip a second time, opted to swallow the higher $0.64 kWh rate. Will certainly shoot for the later charge time next round, and meant to this time! After all, at a time of rising gas prices, and rising prices across the board, the opportunity for a discount on anything is a big plus! But a fuel discount today is particularly satisfying! ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** charge rate, Niro, range, temperature --- ### [The plug-in hybrid conundrum](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/the-plug-in-hybrid-conundrum/) **Published:** June 4, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Home charger](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Home-charger.gif)Plug-in. Ignorance keeps the plug-in hybrid on the sideline. Let me explain. I had a very interesting, as well as frustrating, conversation with two acquaintances yesterday. One, up to “here” with the price of gas, just traded for a hybrid. The other already drives a hybrid, which came to light later in the conversation. I asked if the new purchase was a plug-in. The answer was no, it is a hybrid! Needless to say, it took a great deal of explanation to get to an understanding that there actually is such a thing as a hybrid vehicle, complete with a gas engine that can also be plugged in! Here’s how he framed it: “You mean there are four possibilities: 1.  a gas powered car (I opted to ignore diesel); 2.  a car with a battery and a gas engine, 3.  a car with a battery that can be plugged in and a gas engine, and 4.  an all electric car?” Well of course the answer is yes, but the question is, why is this still such a mystery? ### Plug-in history Plug-in technology was first introduced in 2008 in China, and the 2010 **Chevy Volt** was technically the first U.S plug-in, but the most common plug-in type was first brought to market in a **Toyota Prius** in 2012. Fourteen years, and still the technology remains a mystery. And I believe I know why. ### The resistance I sold cars for a short period, and for a **Toyota** dealer, and recall that the company offered a truly great deal on the plug-in model. Why? Because they weren’t selling! And I recall one customer on the phone who wanted a **Prius**. I offered the plug-in deal and he was adamant that he did not want something that had to be plugged in. He would not listen to the explanation that plugging-in was not required! I think that there were two issues in this case. It “felt” like this customer was being forced into a hybrid — maybe by a spouse — he didn’t really want, and taking the step to plug-in was just a step too far. In truth, I now understand that there is an entrenched belief that a plug-in car *must* be plugged in! In truth, a plug-in hybrid will operate like any other hybrid once the battery’s energy is sufficiently low. ### Confusion This needs to be communicated! And it doesn’t help that **Genesis** calls its line of electric vehicles (EVs) “electrified”. This just confuses things. Hybrids are electrified, EVs are electric! But beyond this, I have come to believe that, despite the simplicity, the idea of plugging in is a bridge too far for much of the public. Even if they did understand that its not required, they want to drive the car, park the car, and leave it at that. Despite the fact that their driving needs may allow them to never, ever touch a wheel at a gas station, it’s what they’re used to. We are all, after all, creatures of habit, at least to some extent. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** electrified, EV, Genesis, hybrid, plug-in, Prius, Toyota --- ### [May fuels prices continue climb: BTS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/may-fuels-prices-continue-climb-bts/) **Published:** June 3, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BTS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BTS-logo.gif)Fuels prices. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) have released monthly motor fuels prices for May of this year, and the numbers remain discouraging. Amid ongoing supply issues, the average price for regular gasoline was up another 9.2% from April this year and a shocking 42.2% from May of 2025. ![Monthly sales price of transportation fuel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/monthly-sales-price-of-transportation-fuel.gif) The New England region again saw the largest increase in the average price for regular gasoline year-over-year change with a 49.6% jump to $4.45. The Midwest rose 45.7% to $4.39/gallon while the Gulf Coast and Central Atlantic regions both rose 44.5% to $3.95/ and $4.49/gallon, respectively. The West Coast region rose “only” 32.2%, but finished May at well over $5/gallon, $5.59. And there doesn’t appear to be any relief. The average price for diesel no. 2 was $5.60 in May 2026, up only 1.8% from April of this year, abut up a whopping 60.0% from May of last year. As noted, with no sign of relief in sight, the news will only likely be worse in next month’s report. There is much more to be seen at the [BTS website here](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdata.bts.gov%2Fstories%2Fs%2F28tb-cpjy/1/0101019e89852c75-d833e73c-8000-416c-836b-5a5799cfc9e2-000000/rKMe2rWvJfUNvdt2ALXXnf08WgjmF8CNGxLLdgMbY9c=452). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** BTS, diesel, Fuels prices, gasoline, May --- ### [Electrify America now offering time-of-use pricing](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/06/electrify-america-now-offering-time-of-use-pricing/) **Published:** June 2, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)TOU from EA. As an addendum to a post [just a few days ago](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/a-roundup-of-ev-charging-costs/), an email from Electrify America (EA) came through with the message that “A station you visited now offers time-of-use pricing…” Time-of-use, or TOU, pricing makes logical sense — as electric suppliers charge lower rates during off peak hours — this was truly news to me. In fact the email called this” a new way to help you save based on the time you plug in and power up” so it is likely simply new to EA. ![EA TOU pricing](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EA-TOU-pricing-CT.gif)Note that the screen shot shows rates for “EA Pass Pricing”. EA offers a Pass+ membership, which includes a $7/month fee. So I verified with EA that the pricing shown is, in fact, for all customers. Pass+ customers get 25% off all the rates shown. As to the actual price, dropping from $0.64 kWh to $0.44 kWh is a drop of over 30%. Further, the company began TOU pricing in 2025 starting in Southern California. For additional follow through, I did a random check of stations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and California. Only stations in Pennsylvania did NOT offer TOU pricing, and the prices vary from state-to-state. The New Jersey screenshot shows a more complex set of variables (below left). ![EA TOU pricing](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EA-TOU-pricing-NJ.gif)This then prompted a search of Tesla and its policies, and sure enough Tesla offers dynamic and TOU pricing, as well as dynamic or “Live Pricing” pricing at its Supercharger stations. You’ll find TOU pricing in the Tesla app. However, its important to understand dynamic pricing, as in this case, Tesla’s network adjusts rates in real-time based on how busy a station is! This likely means a rate increase when busy. The station will show the real-time pricing. So, when evaluating charging costs, we now get to consider off-peak rates, a bonus for those of us without access to home chargers. And when travelling, remember that a busy Tesla station may give your bill a bump… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** EA, electric rates, Electrify America, pricing, Tesla, time of use, TOU --- ### [Lucid Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/lucid-dashboard-symbols-and-warning-lights/) **Published:** May 30, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Lucid-Motors-Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lucid-Motors-Logo.gif)Lucid Dashboard Symbols What follows on this page is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warning lights that may appear in and on your vehicle’s dashboard or, more properly, its instrument panel. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by **Lucid**. Lacking an internal combustion engine, their models use fewer warning lights then most. Nevertheless, those that are used are here. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are **red**, followed by **red** with alternate **yellow/amber/orange** (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, strictly **yellow/amber/orange** symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then **blue** and **green** indicators and finally white and **gray** scale indicators. There are nearly 50 of them, a very small number in the world of instrument panel indicators, but search carefully anyway! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)! Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. \[table id=93 /\] Models examined include the **Air** and **Gravity**. Model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Air, Dashboard Symbols, Gravity, indicators, instrument panel, Lucid --- ### [Attention Assist Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/08/attention-assist-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** August 23, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Attention Assist](#Attention_Assist) - [Alert system faults](#Alert_system_faults) - [More Versions](#More_Versions) ## Attention Assist ![Attention Alert Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/08/alert_indicator.gif "alert_indicator")![Driver alert indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/alert_indicator-red.gif)![Attention indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Attention-indicator-red.gif)![Driver alert indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Driver-alert-indicator.gif)The image of a steaming hot cup of coffee is an *Attention Assist Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). For some manufacturers the symbol is part of a *Driver Alert System*. If the vehicle is equipped with the option, the symbol will be shown after a pre-set period of time suggesting a break from driving. It will be accompanied by a warning tone and a text message on the instrument panel’s display. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The color of the symbol is not really relevant, but may be seen in black and white, **red** or **yellow/amber/orange**. It does not indicate a fault in the car, it is simply used to alert the driver that he or she has been behind the wheel an extended period of time. ### Alert system faults ![Driver alert system fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Driver-alert-system-fault.gif)![Driver alert system off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Driver-alert-system-off.gif)And immediately after saying that color does not indicate a fault in the alert system, we find this symbol, in **yellow/amber/orange**. It does indeed indicate a fault in the system, which should be addressed as soon as possible. And adding the line through indicates it is off or definitely in fault. Consult the your vehicle’s owner manual to determine if it is a fault light, particularly if you have not been driving long. #### More Versions ![Alert Time Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/11/alert_time_indicator_symbol.gif)![Driver alert off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/alert_off_indicator.gif)Another manufacturer adds the exclamation point, as seen in the symbol to the far left, if the vehicle detects that it is being driven erratically. An audible tone is also added and likely a text message. The tone and message will be repeated if the driving pattern continues. The version with the word OFF means the driver monitor is off due to a fault in the system or if the system is disabled. A proper service department will likely be needed. ![Sleep detected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Sleep-detected.gif)Finally, we have this version. Updated systems are able to detect a driver nodding off at the wheel! And so this symbol, which is a bell with three letter Zs, is shown and accompanied by a warning tone. This will continue until the driver turns it off. This part of the system is also limited by the ability to see the driver’s eyes. See more on this subject [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/06/driver-monitoring-indicators/). If you see any of these symbols, it would be wise to take a break! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Attention Assist Indicator, car symbol, dashboard symbol, Driver Alert System, drowsy driver, exclamation point, hot cup of coffee, instrument panel light --- ### [Driver Monitoring System Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/06/driver-monitoring-indicators/) **Published:** June 2, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Driver Monitoring](#Driver_Monitoring) - [Specific manufacturer symbols](#Specific_manufacturer_symbols) - [From Alfa Romeo](#From_Alfa_Romeo) - [Hyundai, Kia, Genesis](#Hyundai_Kia_Genesis) - [Problem Symbols](#Problem_Symbols) - [Alfa Romeo](#Alfa_Romeo) - [Lucid](#Lucid) - [Other manufacturers](#Other_manufacturers) - [From Smart](#From_Smart) - [Symbols in White (Audi)](#Symbols_in_White_Audi) ## Driver Monitoring ![Driver monitoring on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Driver-monitor-on.gif)![Driver monitoring off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Driver-monitor-off.gif)![Attention alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Attn.gif)![Driver alert monitor off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Driver-alert-monitor-off.gif)These are all *Driver Monitoring System Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). They appear as an eye in a box broken by lines passing through the sides of the box or a slightly closed eye alone. The first indicates that the system is on and working and is seen in **green**. The second indicates that the system is turned off and is seen in **yellow/amber/orange** along with the word OFF. There are two additional symbols shown below. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Note that **Cadillac** uses the third symbol above under two circumstances, when the system is unavailable and when the system is disabled. First when the As vehicles inch closer to self driving, driver focus becomes a greater and greater concern. The technology here uses a near-infrared camera to focus on the driver’s eyes and head positions to determine whether or not the driver is paying attention to the road or is getting drowsy. The system provides audible signals, escalating visual alerts, and reminders in the event of distraction or drowsiness. Note that a Coffee Cup symbol may be shown as well. [Click the link for more.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/08/attention-assist-indicator-symbol/) ### Specific manufacturer symbols #### From Alfa Romeo ![Drowsy driver alert indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Drowsy-driver-alert.gif)**Alfa Romeo** offers two alerts, and the first one found in red. The symbol adds an eyebrow at the top as well. It will be seen continuously in **red** until the driver turns it off using a control on the steering wheel. #### Hyundai, Kia, Genesis ![Driver attention indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Driver-attention-indicator.gif)This symbol is from **Hyundai** and **Genesis**, also seen in **red**, specifically known as a *Forward Attention Warning* indicator. If this is seen, the system is disabled or a malfunction is detected. The in-cabin camera may be covered or blocked. If clearing a blockage does not resolve the indicator, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized repair shop. ### Problem Symbols #### Alfa Romeo ![Drowsy driver alert fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Drowsy-driver-alert-fault.gif)The first is again from **Alfa Romeo**, which adds the exclamation point to the eye with an eyebrow and is also seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. An exclamation point is in common use to indicate a system problem, and says that driver detection is not operating properly. #### Lucid ![Driver monitoring off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Driver-monitoring-off-indicator.gif)The symbol to the left from **Lucid**, while saying the system is off, actually indicates that the system cannot detect the driver. On the other hand, the some of the vehicle’s systems will not allow movement without being able to see a driver and that he or she is paying attention. Ensure there is a good line of sight form the camera to the seating position. ### Other manufacturers ![Driver monitoring stopped](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Driver-monitor-stop.gif)This first of the two additional indicators, both seen in **yellow/amber/orange**,  has a line drawn diagonally through it. It indicates that the system has stopped temporarily because it has overheated or it cannot see the driver face and expressions properly. ![Driver monitoring system malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Driver-monitor-malfunction.gif)The **yellow/amber/orange** version of the symbol without the diagonal line or the word OFF indicates a malfunction in the system. Have your dealer or qualified repair shop determine and repair the cause of the malfunction. #### From Smart ![Driver monitor sensor blocked indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Driver-monitor-sensor-blocked.gif)![Driver monitor fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Driver-monitor-fault.gif)This pair of symbols is from the **Smart** division of **Mercedes-Benz**. The first with a circle intruding on the shield shape, is meant to indicate that the monitoring sensor is blocked. Its difficult to know how this is represented in the symbol. The second, also with a shield shape and torso inside, is a fault indicator. The triangle and exclamation point are common in fault indicators. They are both seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. Make sure the sensors, likely near the inside rear view mirror, not covered. Otherwise, see a qualified service center. ### Symbols in White (Audi) ![Fatigue monitor indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Attn-w.gif)This version in black and white is used by **Audi**, and is accompanied by a message on the instrument panel. This necessary because the symbol can mean two very different things. First. it is calling for the driver to take a break. Second, it indicates that the system is unavailable. The text message will win the day. —————————————————————— The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, Dashboard Symbols, diagonal line, eye in a broken box, green, instrument panel, lines passing through the sides, off, shield, yellow --- ### [Fault Indicators for Collision Warning and Intervention Systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/fault-indicators-for-collision-warning-and-intervention-systems/) **Published:** April 26, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Fault indicators.](#Fault_indicators) - [First versions.](#First_versions) - [Newer Collision Warning System Versions](#Newer_Collision_Warning_System_Versions) - [Indicators by manufacturer](#Indicators_by_manufacturer) - [Audi](#Audi) - [Land Rover](#Land_Rover) - [Lucid](#Lucid) - [Maserati, Dodge](#Maserati_Dodge) - [Skoda](#Skoda) - [Smart](#Smart) - [Primary Collision Avoidance Indicators page](#Primary_Collision_Avoidance_Indicators_page) ## Fault indicators. The images on this page are *Collision Warning and Intervention System Fault Indicators*. Where possible we have assigned manufacturers to the indicators. ### First versions. ![Forward Collision System Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Forward-collision-system-fault.gif)![Auto braking fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Auto-braking-fault-indicator.gif)The two indicators seen to the left include an exclamation point meant to indicate the fault. They are templates used for many years that manufacturers have “adjusted” over time. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These systems, and those that follow, are all moving in the direction of *Automatic Emergency Braking*, which manufacturers have promised to install in all passenger vehicles by roughly 2020. ### Newer Collision Warning System Versions Manufacturers are moving in two directions simultaneously. First, they are making images that may feel more “elaborate” and decorative. The second is the use of gray scale in many, many cases. On the plus side, they will nearly always be accompanied by a text message on the instrument panel noting a possible problem and resolution. ![Collision warning off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Collision-warning-off-1.gif)The **yellow/amber/orange** image with the line through says that the system is restricted. Possible reasons may be as simple as dirt on the sensors. If a car wash or restart does not resolve the issue, there is a fault in the system have the system serviced. ![Camera fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Camera-fault-indicator.gif)![Camera unavailable indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Camera-unavailable-indicator.gif)These images indicate a problem. The first to the left adds an exclamation point and indicates a fault with the forward facing camera. A qualified service shop will be needed. ![Collision warning unavailable](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collision-warning-off-gray.gif)The second, with the line drawn through the car and the radiating lines, indicates that the camera is temporarily unavailable due to its temperature being too high or too low. Camera function will return when the proper temperature range is restored. The third (seen to the left) is similar in that a sensor may be blocked or a temperature problem exists. ### Indicators by manufacturer #### Audi ![Audi pre sense fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Audi-pre-sense-indicator.gif)![Audi pre sense indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Audi-pre-sense-indicator-whgif.gif)The yellow/amber/orange symbol is a fault indicator used by **Audi** for its *Audi Pre-sense System*. The company them moved to the **black** and **white** indicator, which also points to a fault. #### Land Rover **![autonomous emergency braking off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AEB-yao.gif)Land Rover** is all in on *Autonomous Emergency Braking* (AEB) and is using the warning symbols to the left. Hopefully its the former. In gray, the AEB system is disabled, which does not necessarily mean a fault. The **yellow/amber/orange** version, seen here, with the word off likely means blocked sensors or a fault in the system. #### Lucid **![Collision protection system fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Collision-protection-system-fault-indicator.gif)Lucid** uses a the symbol to the left that has a lot going on. There are the two vehicles and the star above, the arrow below plus the addition of the warning triangle with an exclamation point inside. It is calling out a fault in its *Collision Protection System*. Again, it is always worth checking that sensors are not blocked. #### Maserati, Dodge ![Forward collision warning fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Forward-collision-warning-fault.gif)**Maserati** and **Dodge** use the image to the left in **yellow/amber/orange** and the added two seen Again, unlike the forward collision indicator, it  eliminates the image of a vehicle in front. It indicates a fault with the use of the exclamation point. #### Skoda **![Front assist fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Front-assist-fault.gif)Skoda** uses the **yellow/amber/orange** indicator as a fault indicator. The use of the circle in brackets indicates that this is an *Auto Braking System* as the two elements are common to symbols in nearly all braking indicators. #### Smart ![Forward collision fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Forward-collision-fault.gif)**Mercedes-Benz Smart** division uses very similar symbols to others, changing the shape of the vehicles to match the **Smart** models. The back of a second vehicle is added and the exclamation point is not included in this fault indicator. It is seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. ### Primary Collision Avoidance Indicators page If you have not found what you are looking for here on this page, check back to our original [*Collision Avoidance* page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** collision, Dashboard Symbols, exclamation point, fault, indicators, instrument panel, warning --- ### [Power Steering or Electronic Power Steering Trouble Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/power-steering-or-electronic-power-steering-trouble-light/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Power Steering ![Steering Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/steering_trouble_indicator.gif "steering_trouble_indicator")![Steering trouble warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Steering-trouble-warning.png)![Steering fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Steering-fault.gif)These are *Power Steering* or *Electronic Power Steering* warning lights or [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The exclamation point is used here, a common sight with newer warning lights, alongside the image of a steering wheel. This is a warning, indicating a problem with the steering system. Depending on the manufacturer, it may appear in **red** or **yellow/amber**, although some manufacturers offer both, with the change to **red** indicating a more serious condition. - **There may be hope, but first, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Steering trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Steering-trouble.gif)![Steering trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Steering-trouble-y.gif)![Power steering failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Power-steering-failure.gif)![Power steering fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Power-steering-fault.gif)The **red** indicators are failure lights here and the **yellow/amber/orange** version is a fault light. In any case, as an electronic system, there is a chance it can be “reset”. Pull over as soon as possible and shut down the engine and restart it. If the warning light does not go out you will need to take the vehicle to your dealer or authorized repair facility quickly. ![Critical steering fault detected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Critical-steering-fault-detected.gif)![Steering fault detected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Steering-fault-detected.gif)These two are from **Lucid**, which have a different wheel shape. The good news is that the vehicle can often be driven with a power steering failure. However, the steering will lack the power assist and will be far more difficult to steer. So if you choose to proceed, please do so with caution. To repeat, it is best to assume that the use of **red** is likely an indication of a very serious steering fault. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, electronic power steering symbol, exclamation point, instrument panel light, steering wheel, warning symbol --- ### [Trailer sway detection and control indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/trailer-sway-detection-and-control-indicators/) **Published:** May 31, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Sway detection and control. ![Sway control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sway-control2.gif)This is a *Trailer Sway Control Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The system is used by some manufacturers while towing in conjunction with the [Stability Control System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/). And much like that system, the Sway Control Indicator will flash when sway is detected and being corrected. It is seen in **black** and white as a trailer with wavy lines on both side on the vehicle’s information screen. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Trailer sway detected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Trailer-sway-detected-indicator.gif)This symbol comes from Lucid and is a *Trailer Sway Detected Indicator*. However, the vehicle is equipped with Trailer Sway Mitigation such that if the trailer begins to sway excessively, the brakes will be applied automatically. It is seen in **yellow/amber/orange** and consists of a trailer image with wavy lines beneath it. The warning symbol displayed on the instrument panel is intended to have the driver slow down and to ultimately check load distribution to mitigate trailer sway. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, indicator, Lucid, squiggly, sway, trailer, wavy lines --- ### [Tow or Haul Mode and Fault Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/tow-mode-indicator/) **Published:** November 17, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Tow Mode ![Haul (towing) Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/haul_indicator.gif "haul_indicator")![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Tow-Haul-indicator.gif)![Haul indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/haul-indicator-2.gif)![Tow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Tow-mode.gif)These are *Tow or Haul Mode and Fault Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/)s. If your vehicle is equipped with Tow Mode, one of these lights will be lit when the mode is selected. The symbol may be in text, using the word TOW and or HAUL, or as an image of one of several forms of a trailer. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![Tow Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tow_mode_indicator.gif)![Trailer mode active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Trailer-mode-active.gif)![Trailer mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Trailer-mode-bl.gif)![Tow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tow-mode-5.gif)In **green** or **blue**, the indicators simply mean that Tow or Trailer Mode is active. The mode detects a proper connection for trailer lights and possibly the hitch itself and the indicator illuminates. Many manufacturers are moving to the use of **black** and **white** images in the information screen for the same purpose. ### Many More Versions ![Tow or haul mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/haul_indicator2.gif)![Tow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Haul-indicator-green.gif)In more advanced models, the second image above with the trailer is used to indicate that a *Trailer Merge Assist* system has been activated. It is tied directly to the towing vehicle’s [blind spot monitoring system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/). Click the link for more. ![Trailer connected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/trailer_connected_indicator.gif)![Trailer connected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Trailer-idicator.gif)![Trailer connection indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Trailer-connection-indicator.gif)The image with arrows above the trailer is no more than a *Trailer Connected* indicator. It illuminates when a trailer is connected and will go out when it is disconnected. The same is true of the image of the trailer hitch ball and the trailer, both shown in **green**.  The color makes more sense too. There’s little need for a warning color when simply noting something normal. The final image looks like a 19th century covered wagon. ![Tow haul mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Tow-haul-mode.gif)![Towing mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Towing-mode.gif)![Tow+ mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tow-mode.gif)![Tow mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tow-mode-3.gif)If any of these illuminate unexpectedly, including the text versions to the left, the system has likely been switched on accidently. Find the proper switch to turn it off, or, lacking a switch, check with a service center. Tow + mode is shown here. This mode, from Toyota, is used when towing trailers that weigh more than 5000 lb. (2268 kg). ![Trailer Fault Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/trailer_fault_warning_indicator.gif)![Trailer brake disconnected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Trailer-brake-disconnected-r.gif)![Trailer brake disconnected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Trailer-brake-disconnected.gif)![Trailer fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Trailer-fault.gif)![Trailer fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Trailer-fault-1.gif)These versions however, are trailering fault warnings. The exclamation point in the triangle above the trailer in the first image is the give away. If one of these is illuminated, check all electrical connections as well as the physical trailer connection(s), which is where the problems usually exist. Otherwise, the issue may involve the main vehicle’s suspension or stability control systems and a qualified service shop will be needed. The second and third images have the line through what is the trailer image again set inside the circle and brackets. The latter is the standard image depicting brakes. It indicates that the trailer’s brakes are in fact disconnected. It is likely an electronic system and thus a wiring issue. **Red** or **yellow/amber/orange** is a manufacturer choice and not relevant. The third and fourth are simply seen in white. Make the same checks as above. ![Sway control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sway-control2.gif)Some vehicles offer Sway Control for use while towing, a system that works in conjunction with the Stability Control System. And like that system, the Sway Control Indicator will flash when sway is detected and being corrected. See more [on the topic here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/trailer-sway-detection-and-control-indicators/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** brackets, car symbol, circle, exclamation point, instrument panel light, line through, N, TOW, Tow Mode Indicator, trailer image, triangle --- ### [Rivian Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/06/rivian-dashboard-symbols-and-warning-lights/) **Published:** June 3, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Rivian logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rivian-logo.gif)Rivian Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your vehicle’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by **Rivian**. Lacking an internal combustion engine, their models use fewer warning lights then most. Nevertheless, those that are used are here. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are **red**, followed by **red** with alternate **yellow/amber/orange** (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, strictly **yellow/amber/orange** symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then **blue** and **green** indicators and finally white and **gray** scale indicators. There are nearly 60 of them, a very small number in the world of instrument panel indicators, but search carefully anyway! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. \[table id=83 /\] Models examined include the R1T and R1S. Model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** R1S, R1T, Rivian, symbols --- ### [High Voltage Battery Overheat Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/hybrid-battery-overheat-indicator/) **Published:** June 10, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Battery Overheat ![Hybrid battery overheat indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Hybrid-battery-overheat-indicator.gif)![Battery temperature hot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Battery-temperature-hot.gif)![Traction battery warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Traction_battery_warning.gif)![Traction battery temperature warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Traction_battery_temp_warning.gif)These are *Hybrid* or *High Voltage Battery Overheat Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). It will illuminate if the temperature of the inverter with converter assembly or the battery itself is too high. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol ??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) and scan again!** The first appears as a household battery with wavy or squiggly lines rising from it, meant to imply heat waves. The second looks like a standing household battery with a thermometer alongside in **red**. The third and fourth look similar but swap an exclamation point with a thermometer. They are also in **red**. Stop the vehicle and allow some time for the system to cool down. ![Battery coolant fluid level low](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Battery-coolant-fluid-level-low.gif)![High voltage battery coolant low](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/High-voltage-battery-coolant-low.gif)Similarly, these symbols are *Traction* or *Voltage Battery Coolant Fluid Level Low indicators*. Seen primarily in some hybrid and pure electric vehicles is a battery cooling system that, much like a typical internal combustion engine requires a cooling fluid that may require topping off occasionally. Click [this link for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/low-coolant-warning-symbols-electric-vehicles/). ![Catalytic Converter Warning Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Catalytic_converter_overheat_symbol.gif)Do not confuse the first symbol with the similar one to the right, which is a catalytic converter. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/11/1668/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, heat waves, hybrid battery, indicator, overheat, wavy.squiggly lines --- ### [Low Coolant Warning Symbols — electric vehicles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/low-coolant-warning-symbols-electric-vehicles/) **Published:** May 29, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Low coolant. ![High voltage battery coolant low](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/High-voltage-battery-coolant-low.gif)![Battery coolant fluid level low](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Battery-coolant-fluid-level-low.gif)These are all *Low Coolant Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) used by electric vehicles (EVs). The symbols appear as batteries with a wavy line at the bottom and are displayed in **red**. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Pure EV and hybrid batteries get hot and require a cooling system that, much like a typical internal combustion engine requires a cooling fluid that may need topping off occasionally. Add coolant to the system as soon as possible. The elongated battery seen in the second image is often, but not always, used to differentiate from the 12-volt start battery, **![Temperature Warning Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/temperature_indicator.gif)Lucid** seemingly threw the entire symbols regime under the bus with the use of the symbol to the left to indicate low coolant in their sedans. It is one of the original symbols that has to now been used to indicate an actual overheat in an internal combustion engine. ![Low Coolant Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/low_coolant.gif)The symbol to the left, also featuring a wavy line at the bottom, is the traditional *Low Coolant* symbol is use for decades for internal combustion engines. But, as of 2024, it may be found in **Kia** hybrid vehicles and would be displayed when the coolant used by the vehicle’s electrical inverter is low. It appears as a more traditional automotive radiator in **yellow/amber/orange**. Driving without sufficient amount of coolant for a prolonged period of time can cause serious problems with a vehicle’s electrical equipment or the high voltage battery itself. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** battery, electric vehicle, EV, hybrid, indicator, low coolant, symbol, wavy line --- ### [Low Coolant Warning Symbols — internal combustion engine vehicles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-coolant-warning-symbols/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Low Coolant ![Low Coolant Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/low_coolant.gif "low_coolant")![Low Coolant Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/11/low_coolant_2.gif)These are *Low Coolant Warning* lights. With or without the arrow or “chimney”, their meaning is somewhat straightforward, in that the engine’s cooling system is low on fluid. Topping off the cooling system with the proper fluid may resolve the issue. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, [Continue Reading here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-coolant-warning-symbols/)** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Please top off the coolant *only* when the engine is cool! And repeat, topping off the coolant *may* resolve the issue. However, most cooling systems are sealed and a leak or other issue may be indicated. It would be best to have the system serviced as soon as possible. \*\* **Note** that as of 2024, the first image can be found in Kia hybrid vehicles and involves its electrical inverter. Click [this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/hybrid-battery-overheat-indicator/) for more. ![Low Coolant Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/06/low_coolant_4.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/low_coolant_3.gif)![Low Coolant Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/low_coolant_4.gif)The shape of the symbols is meant to resemble a radiator and the wavy lines at the bottom indicates fluid level. The waves have also been described as mountains! They are used in a number of symbols and when seen usually means the coolant level is low. The symbol on the left looks more like the Greek Parthenon than a radiator, but there you are. The center image includes a fan, which Certainly fits with a cooling problem. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, car symbol, coolant warning symbol, fan blades, Greek Parthenon, instrument cluster light, low coolant warning, mountains, wavy lines --- ### [Cold Battery Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/09/cold-battery-indicators/) **Published:** September 17, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Cold High-voltage Battery ![Reduced power indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Reduced-power-cold.gif)![Cold battery indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cold-battery-indicator.gif)![Cold battery indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cold-battery.gif)![Battery temperature](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Battery-temperature-cold.gif)![High voltage battery temperature](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/High-voltage-battery-temperature.gif)These images are *Cold High-voltage Battery Dashboard Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). They effectively indicate that the Electric Vehicle (EV) battery in question is reduced in capacity due to cold weather conditions. This makes the symbols effectively *[Reduced Power Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/power-limitation-indicator-symbol/)*. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Reduced power indicator hot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Reduced-power-hot.gif)The first image, in blue, notes that power is reduced because of cold drive train conditions. The second and third are simple images of a household-type battery with a superimposed or added snowflake. The last one, also in blue, adds a thermometer to the battery. The symbols may disappear as the drive train warms up even if the outside temperature does not rise. The second icon will be seen in **gray scale** (left above) when the drive system temperature is high, possibly due to sustained or high power demand when driving on mountain roads, for example. This also reduces the amount of power available. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** cold battery, reduced power, snowflake --- ### [EV and Hybrid Ready Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/hybrid-ready-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** October 12, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## EV Ready *![Ready Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ready_indicator.gif "ready_indicator")![Hybrid Ready Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ready_indicator_2.gif "ready_indicator_2")*![Ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ready_indicator_3.gif)![Ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Ready-indicator-4.gif)These are *Hybrid Ready Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). These indicators effectively tell a driver when a hybrid vehicle will respond to the accelerator. This is a replacement of sorts for the sound of a running gasoline engine, since in many cases, the gasoline engine will not be needed on start up. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Ready + indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ready-indicator.gif)This symbol is similar to the first one above, with and added letter ‘S’ and a plus (+) sign. It indicates that the vehicle is ready as well as being in Sport mode. **[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/electronically-controlled-transmission-power-indicator/)** for more. The vehicle’s Ready indicator can be activated when the key fob is present, the vehicle is in park and the start or power button is pushed when the brake pedal is depressed. Cold weather may slow the appearance of the indicator. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, double arrow, green car, Hybrid Ready Indicator Symbol --- ### [New video added to our YouTube channel for Toyota drivers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/new-video-added-to-our-youtube-channel-for-toyota-drivers/) **Published:** May 26, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Toyota logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Toyota-logo.gif)New video. We’ve dropped a new video to our YouTube channel. This one guides **Toyota bX** and **bZ4X** electric vehicle (EV) drivers into and starting their vehicles when the battery in the key fob dies. Back-up or emergency procedures are needed if the battery in the fob dies or if there is electrical interference preventing the fob from working properly. We paused our video production when we were forced to search for a new place to live and to finally move about the first of April. We’re settled enough to restart video work. We’ve just about managed to keep pace with website updates. We have a colleague driving a **bZ4X** who was gracious enough to agree to the demonstration. We’ll hopefully get to a fob battery replacement video soon. You can [check out the video here…](https://youtu.be/XfHD_onlhdA) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** bZ, bZ4x, Dead key fob, get in, get started, Toyota, video --- ### [Open a Toyota, Scion or Lexus with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/toyota-scion-or-lexus-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** April 19, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a Toyota, Scion or Lexus with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Toyota_Scion_or_Lexus_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [2016-2022 Lexus NX, UX, RC, RX](#2016-2022_Lexus_NX_UX_RC_RX) - [2018 Lexus LS, 2019 Lexus ES and newer](#2018_Lexus_LS_2019_Lexus_ES_and_newer) - [Lexus LC](#Lexus_LC) - [Toyota Supra](#Toyota_Supra) - [2023 and newer Lexus NX, RX, RZ, TX](#2023_and_newer_Lexus_NX_RX_RZ_TX) - [Getting Out — Yes Out!](#Getting_Out_%E2%80%94_Yes_Out) - [NX, RX, RZ, TX](#NX_RX_RZ_TX) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## **![Toyota logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Toyota-logo.gif)How to Open a Toyota, Scion or Lexus with a Dead Key Fob** This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Toyota**, **Scion** or **Lexus** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/01/toyota-scion-or-lexus-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **for help getting started!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/lexus-toyota-and-scion-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the mechanical key** ![Early LS key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Early-LS-key-fob2.gif)Four key fob (remote control or ‘clicker’) versions may be seen in **Toyota**, **Lexus** and **Scion** models. The earliest version (left), used only in the **Lexus LS** for a few years, the mechanical key remains attached to the key fob. Pull the latch found on top of the fob. At the same time, slide the lever on the side upward until the key blade is fully exposed. ![toyota_key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/03/toyota_key.gif)The mechanical key is removed from the remaining fob styles. Slide the catch on the top of most **Lexus** key fobs, or on the side of **Toyota** and **Scion** models. Some later ![Toyota Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Toyota_2_key.gif)**Lexus** models use this key as well. Pull the key ring from the fob while the catch is slid to one side to remove the emergency or mechanical key blade. ![Lexus Key Fob 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Lexus-fob-2.gif)A slight variation in even later **Lexus** models has the slide lever on the top of the key ring end, but not on the mechanical key itself. Slide the lever and pull the key ring away to retrieve the mechanical key. #### **Getting Inside** On many models, including new bZ and bZ4X electric vehicle, the lock cylinder or keyhole at the back of the door handle will be visible. If so, use the key blade to unlock the door. ![toyota_handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/03/toyota_handle.gif)If the keyhole is not visible, insert the mechanical key into the slot at the base of the door lock cover located near the back of the driver’s door handle and lift slightly to pry away the lock cover and expose the lock cylinder. If you are in the dark, you may need to feel for the slot. Yes, you must ***pry off*** a piece of the car. Insert the key blade into the now-exposed lock cylinder to operate. The key can only be inserted in one direction, so turn the key over and try again if it does not go in the first time. ##### 2016-2022 Lexus NX, UX, RC, RX ##### 2018 Lexus LS, 2019 Lexus ES and newer ![NX key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/NX-key-hole3.gif)If you do not see a seam or a keyhole, you have the newer **Lexus** models, the **NX**, **UX** and **RC** as well as **RX** models built after 2016.  Pull the driver’s door handle out as shown in the image to expose the keyhole. Insert the mechanical key and turn and you’re in. **ES** and **LS** models now incorporate the same the same door handle style, which remains in use through 2026 thus far. There is only a small amount of space, so actually turning the key can be a chore. ##### Lexus LC ![LC500 key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/LC500-key-hole2.gif)If you are fortunate enough to own the **Lexus LC** models, the door handles are flush to the body. Press the front of the driver’s door handle inwards, then pull the rear of the handle out. The key hole is then exposed behind the rear portion of the handle. As above, insert the key and turn and you’re in. ##### Toyota Supra ![540i key hole cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/540i-cap2.gif)Finally, with the re-introduced **Toyota Supra** in 2020 come open and *start* features clearly taken from **BMW**! The key hole is hiding behind an oval shaped cover at the back of the driver’s door handle. Pull the door handle out and feel for a metal clip is behind the cap and give it a push outward. ![540i cap removed](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/540i-cap4.gif)The cap will practically fly off revealing the key cylinder. You are still removing a piece of your car and its still ok! Let go of the handle and use the mechanical key to unlock the door using the key cylinder that is now visible through the handle and you’ll be inside. ##### 2023 and newer Lexus NX, RX, RZ, TX ![Lexus pry off cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Lexus-pry-off-cover.gif)New in 2023, **Lexus NX, RX,** **RZ** and **TX** feature a rectangular pry off cover (right) at the back of the driver’s door handle. Slip a credit card or some equivalent into a gap at the front of the cover and pry the cover outward.  When the cover clears the handle, push it from the rear to remove it fully. The key hole will then be exposed. We’ve worked with one of these, and its an exercise in patience. The initial release happens quickly, but the piece essentially needs to be massaged before it finally comes away. But it will come away… Check out the [video we did here](https://youtu.be/rw6gv5hEZPA). #### Getting Out — Yes Out! ##### NX, RX, RZ, TX ![Lexus inside electronic handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lexus-inside-electrinic-handle.gif)Electrified Lexus models, the **NX**, **RX**, **RZ** and **TX**, feature an electronic latch. To open the door from the inside, Lexus provides a button to push. To the company’s credit, if pushing the button fails to open the door, likely due to a power failure, the push button is actually built into the back-up door handle. It simply needs to be pulled from the front (right), although it must be pulled twice. ***[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/lexus-toyota-and-scion-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for video help with these models and key fobs.*** Models covered include the Lexus CT, ES, GS, GX, HS, IS, LC, LS, LX, NX, RC, RX, RZ, TX, UX, 200, 250, 300, 330, 350, 400, 430, 450, 460, 470, 500, and 600 and Scion FR-S, iA, iM, iQ, tC, xA, xB, and xD and Toyota 4Runner, Avalon, bZ, bZ4X, Camry, Celica, Corolla, Corona, Cressida, Echo, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Matrix, Mirai, MR2, Paseo, Previa, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Solara, Starlet, T100, Tacoma, Tercel, Tundra, Venza, Yaris, 86, C-HR, Supra, and Prius. Model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/01/toyota-scion-or-lexus-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/ "Toyota / Scion / Lexus Dead Key Fob Help - Part II") ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) > [Start a Toyota, Scion or Lexus with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/toyota-scion-or-lexus-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, Dead key fob, ignition, Lexus, remote control, Scion, smart key, Start/Stop button, Toyota, won't open, won't start --- ### [Start a Toyota, Scion or Lexus with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/toyota-scion-or-lexus-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **Published:** January 13, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Toyota, Scion or Lexus with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Toyota_Scion_or_Lexus_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Toyota, Scion or Lexus](#Starting_Your_Toyota_Scion_or_Lexus) - [Getting out](#Getting_out) - […. Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Toyota logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Toyota-logo.gif)How to Start a Toyota, Scion or Lexus with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Toyota**, **Scion** or **Lexus** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Toyota, Scion or Lexus** - **First, if you are still locked out,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/toyota-scion-or-lexus-dead-key-fob-help/) **for help getting inside!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here.**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/lexus-toyota-and-scion-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** For the majority of **Toyota Motor Co.** vehicles, the requirement is simple. Hold the Smart Key fob against the Start / Stop ![toyota_start](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/03/toyota_start.gif)ignition button with the **Toyota**, **Scion** or **Lexus** logo facing the button or switch. Press the Start / Stop button, keeping the brake pedal depressed. You can even press the button with the fob itself. In truth, a buzzer will sound when the fob is touched to the Start / Stop button. If the button is pressed within five seconds of the buzzer sounding, the vehicle will start, assuming the brake pedal remains depressed. ![BMW Start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bmw_start.gif)The new (2020) **Toyota Supra** is an exception. There is an image of a key with lines radiating from it on the side of the steering column. Hold the back of the remote control (*NOT* the tip like the image) against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while depressing the brake. ![Prius Slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Prius_slot.gif)Another exception is the **Toyota Prius** in the 2004 through 2009 model years. These cars have a slot beneath the Start/Stop button that will accept the key fob. Insert the fob, buttons up, then press the Start/Stop button while depressing the brake pedal as normal. ![Early LS ignitio](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Early-LS-ignition1.gif)A final exception (right) is found in early Lexus **LS models**. It uses a key fob with a tapered end and a start cylinder that is turned to start the car. In this case, the taped end of the fob is inserted into the start cylinder. The car will recognize the key fob, which can then be used to turn the cylinder. **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. #### Getting out ![Lexus inside electronic handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lexus-inside-electrinic-handle.gif)Electrified Lexus models, the NX, RX, RZ and TX, feature an electronic latch. To open the door from the inside, Lexus provides a button to push. To the company’s credit, if pushing the button fails to open the door, likely due to a power failure, the push button is actually built into the back-up door handle. It simply needs to be pulled from the front (right), although it must be pulled twice. ***[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/lexus-toyota-and-scion-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for video help with these models and key fobs.*** Models covered include the Lexus CT, ES, GS, GX, HS, IS, LC, LS, LX, NX, RC, RX, RZ, TX, UX, 200, 250, 300, 330, 350, 400, 430, 450, 460, 470, 500, and 600 and Scion FR-S, iA, iM, iQ, tC, xA, xB, and xD and Toyota 4Runner, Avalon, bZ, bZ4X, Camry, Celica, Corolla, Corona, Cressida, Echo, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Matrix, Mirai, MR2, Paseo, Previa, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Solara, Starlet, T100, Tacoma, Tercel, Tundra, Venza, Yaris, 86, C-HR, Supra, and Prius. Model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**…. Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/toyota-scion-or-lexus-dead-key-fob-help/ "Toyota / Scion / Lexus Dead Key Fob Help - Part I") > [Open a Toyota, Scion or Lexus with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/toyota-scion-or-lexus-dead-key-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, Dead key fob, ignition, Lexus, remote control, Scion, smart key, start stop button, Toyota, won't open, won't start --- ### [Open and Start a Lucid with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/open-and-start-a-lucid-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** May 24, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open and Start a Lucid with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_and_Start_a_Lucid_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting into Your Lucid](#Getting_into_Your_Lucid) - [The Lucid Key Card](#The_Lucid_Key_Card) - [Starting Your Lucid](#Starting_Your_Lucid) - [Air](#Air) - [Gravity](#Gravity) ## ![Lucid Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Lucid-Logo2.gif)How to Open and Start a Lucid with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open and start or back-up open and start procedures needed for Lucid vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### Getting into Your Lucid - **First, if you need or want another manufacturer, click here.** #### The Lucid Key Card **Lucid** key fobs do not include a mechanical key and the company’s Key Cards will be needed. There is also a mobile app available, but we will focus on materials supplied by the company. ![Lucid Air pillar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lucid-Air-pillar.gif)With **Lucid Air** models, hold the **Lucid** key card just below the center of the driver’s side center pillar and above the camera to lock or unlock the doors. The spot is unmarked (right). \* For the record, we tried using the key fob rather than the key card on the pillar as a test. We were not able to unlock the car. ![Lucid Gravity pillar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lucid-Gravity-pillar.gif)To lock or unlock the doors of the **Gravity** SUV, tap the **Lucid** key card on the Near Field Communication (NFC) logo of the driver’s side central pillar. The NFC logo has lines radiating outward and lies above the center of the pillar and the pillar camera (right). ### Starting Your Lucid #### Air To drive the **Lucid Air** after using the key card, you will need to enter the profile pin to enable driving. The pin can be entered via the Pilot Panel after stepping on the brake pedal. After entering a valid pin, the vehicle can be operated until the driver’s door is opened again, which resets the need for authentication. #### Gravity **![Lucid Gravity start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lucid-Gravity-start.gif)Gravity** models operate a little differently. To drive, tap the **Lucid** key card near the bottom of the wireless charging pad over the charging symbol (right). We see no reason why this couldn’t at least be tried in an **Air** model as well! **![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to *Step on the Brake*. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include Air and Gravity for model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back up open, Dead key fob, emergency start, key fob battery --- ### [Open and Start a Subaru with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/11/subaru-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** November 25, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open and Start a Subaru with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_and_Start_a_Subaru_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting into Your Subaru](#Getting_into_Your_Subaru) - [Retrieving the Mechanical Key](#Retrieving_the_Mechanical_Key) - [Starting Your Subaru](#Starting_Your_Subaru) ## ![Subaru Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Subaru-Logo.gif)How to Open and Start a Subaru with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open and start or back-up open and start procedures needed for **Subaru** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Getting into Your Subaru** - **First, for[ video help, click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/02/subaru-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### **Retrieving the Mechanical Key** **Subaru** uses ***three*** different styles of Access Key fobs (remote controls or ![Subaru Key Style 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Sub_key_1.gif)‘clickers), each of which holds a mechanical key. The rectangular shape Style 1 has a release catch (1) on the mechanical key (2) itself, very near the key ring hole, as shown. Slide the catch towards the hole while pulling on the key to remove it from the Access Key. There’s plenty more below and video help [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/02/subaru-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)… ![Subaru Key Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Sub_key_2.gif)The Style 2 Access Key has an oval shape. The release for the mechanical key (2) is a simple push-button (1) on the back of the Access Key, as shown (for the record, it looks like it will slide — it won’t). Pull out the mechanical key while pressing the release button at the same time. Finally, a limited number of **Subaru** models feature a Style 3 Access Key, ![Subaru Key Style 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Sub_key_3.gif)which is also a more rectangular shape. Here, the mechanical key release (1) is on the side of the Access Key, as shown.  Pull out the mechanical key (2) while pressing the release button at the same time. ### **Starting Your Subaru** Regardless of which Access Key or key fob in hand, the starting process for **Subaru** vehicles is the same. Hold the Access Key or key fob against the Start / Stop ignition switch with ![Subaru Emergency Start](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Sub_start.gif)buttons facing out towards you, as shown. The vehicle and the Access Key will talk to each other for a few moments, after which a chime or ‘ding’ will be heard. The Start / Stop ignition has now been switched to the “ACC” or “ON” position. With the brake pedal still depressed, push the Start / Stop button to start the engine. Like similar systems from Toyota and Hyundai, etc., you might opt to simply push the button with the key fob to start it. **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Finally, **check our [Videos](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/02/subaru-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/ "Video Help")** for additional help. Models examined include Ascent, BRZ, Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Solterra, Tribeca, and WRZ. Model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Dead key fob, emergency key, mechanical key, push button start, Subaru --- ### [Second Row or Rear Seat Safety Belt Warning Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/08/second-row-safety-belt-indicator-light/) **Published:** August 25, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Rear Safety Belts ![Rear Seatbelt Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/08/rear_seatbelt_indicator.gif)These are *Second Row* or *Rear Seat Safety Belt Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). In the simplest case, if a rear seat passenger is detected, the safety belt symbols come on in **yellow/amber** and stay on for several seconds to alert the driver that passengers may need to fasten their safety belts. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Once the belt is buckled, the corresponding symbol in the instrument cluster will turn green. If a belt is unbuckled while the vehicle is moving, the corresponding safety belt symbol will flash red for several seconds and a chime will be heard as well. ### More Versions ![Rear Seat Safety Belt Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Rear-seatbelt-indicator.gif)![Rear seat belt indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-indicator2.gif)These versions in **red** belong to a manufacturers that use the lights only to warn rear seat passengers to buckle up. There are no color changes or flashes and it appears in the center display. There is however, a buzzer that will sound if a rear seat passenger is not buckled up. ![Rear seat belt reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-reminder-2.gif)![Rear seat belt reminder ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-reminder-6.gif)![Rear seat belt reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-reminder-1-1.gif)And Toyota has five more versions, with and without the word Rear, as well as accommodating 2nd and third row seating. No explanation is given for why the word Rear is set to the side in some vehicles. In truth, some of these are easier to read than others. ![Rear seat belt reminder ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-reminder-4.gif)![Rear seat belt reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-reminder-5.gif)These, still from **Toyota**, are clearly set up for three row seating where one version features captain’s chairs in the second row and one features a bench seat in that space. Below is one with two sets of captain’s chairs. It all just seems like overkill and something that could be simplified! ![Rear seat belt reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-reminder.gif)![Rear seat belt indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-indicator.gif)The version on the left, also in **red**, uses a number to indicate which belt is undone, one through three. Again, there are no color changes or flashes and it appears in the center display. On the right, also in red, the image uses the word REAR and dots to represent passengers. Dots that are illuminated indicate the passenger that is unbuckled. And again, a buzzer will also sound. ![Rear seat belts indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belts-indicator.gif)This version, still in **red**, uses Xs and check marks. Three rows of seats are represented. When the vehicle is started, these lights come on solid to remind rear passengers to buckle up. Then each light may stay on solid or flash if the rear passenger remains unbuckled, or becomes unbuckled, when the vehicle is moving. The X indicates the seat belt is not buckled, while the check mark is used to indicate the seat belt is buckled. ![Rear seat belt indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-indicator-gray.gif)![Rear seat belt reminders](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-reminder-1.gif)![Rear seat belt indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-indicator-wh.gif)This set comes from **Suzuki** and show up in black and white and gray scale. To the left are indicators used in Hong Kong and Macao and actually appear above the rear view mirror. In gray the belt is not buckled. In white the belt is. The image to the right is used everywhere else and is seen in the instrument panel. It swaps between black and white when the belt is buckled or unbuckled. The individual figures will blink if a seat is occupied and the belt is not buckled. ![Rear seat belt warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-warning.gif)![Rear seat belt warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-warning-bw.gif)Still with **Suzuki**, are several more variations. We are choosing to add but two of them. It may show up primarily in **red** to point out which seat is not buckled in, or in **gray** scale with a white dot not buckled. There may only be a single row, depending on the vehicle. The word REAR may appear to the left as well. ![Rear belt not buckled](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-belt-rd.gif)![rear belt buckled](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-belt-gr.gif)![Rear seat belt fastened indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-fastened.gif)And finally, these symbols, the first two being essentially a belt buckle, will show is **red** if a rear passenger is not belted or in **green** if the passenger is belted. The seats detect the presence of a passenger as any front seat does. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Seat Belt Indicator Light, Second Row, warning light --- ### [Electronic Steering Wheel Lock Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/05/electronic-steering-lock-indicators/) **Published:** May 12, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Wheel Lock ![Steering Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Wheel_and_key.gif)![Steering lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Wheel_and_key-r.gif)This is an *Electronic Steering Wheel Lock Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). It may be seen in either **yellow/amber** or **red**. Either indicates a malfunction in the electronic steering wheel lock system. This is part of the electronic start and immobilization system. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Steering-lock-indicator.gif)![Steering locked indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Steering-locked.gif)![Steering wheel lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Steering-wheel-lock-indicator.gif)The symbol may also appear as a steering wheel alone with arrows on both side and possibly in gray scale. The arrows are suggesting a shake of the wheel to free it. The symbol above is represented by an image of a key and that of a steering wheel. If the symbol appears in **red**, it will not be possible to start or steer the vehicle. Manufacturers also caution not to tow the vehicle. In any color, contact a qualified service center immediately. This one can leave you stranded. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, arrows, car symbol, dashboard symbol, gray, key, lock, red, steering wheel, white --- ### [Native navigation fails to boost battery charge speed](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/native-navigation-fails-to-boost-battery-charge-speed/) **Published:** May 21, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif) On This Page - [EV charging.](#EV_charging) - [Native nav limitation](#Native_nav_limitation) - [Resulting charge rate](#Resulting_charge_rate) ### EV charging. ![Guidance set](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Guidance-set.gif)So, with the Memorial Day weekend coming up, it was time to charge the **Niro**, and this time I would use the native navigation to give the high-voltage battery its pre-charge conditioning. So, the nav is set to go to a Level 3 charger, nine miles away, as can be seen in the first image. ### Native nav limitation ![Traffic](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Traffic.gif)The native navigation, which was left on, is not up on traffic or route options, so I opened Android Auto on the phone and followed the app’s routing suggestions. ### Resulting charge rate Regardless, I got to the station, plugged in and the results are in the next photo. 50 kW. The charge never got past 55 kW. ![Charge speed](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Charge-speed.gif)Its back to the drawing board as this is a truly disappointing result. My next attempt will be to use “winter mode”, which also warms the battery, but I’m not hopeful that anything will actually change. On the plus side, total range was calculated at 286 miles, up a bit from 283 miles [from the previous charge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/niro-ev-range-continues-to-climb/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** Android Auto, charge rate, High Voltage Battery, Level 3, navigation --- ### [Connecticut turns out to be a right-to-charge state](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/connecticut-turns-out-to-be-a-right-to-charge-state/) **Published:** May 19, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif) On This Page - [Charging barriers.](#Charging_barriers) - [Right-to-charge states](#Right-to-charge_states) - [Unnecessary backlash](#Unnecessary_backlash) - [New development options](#New_development_options) ## Charging barriers. A recent move has taken away the opportunity to charge the **Kia Niro** EV at home, and the new landlord remains resistant to a charger installation at the new apartment. But it turns out that my state has a “right-to-charge” law in place. The preference remains for the landlord to be on board with the idea first, so I have not yet pressed the matter. Nevertheless, the law’s existence was a surprise and curiosity prompted a search of other states with right-to-charge laws. The news is good and bad… ### Right-to-charge states As of May 2026, 15 states and the District of Columbia have passed “right-to-charge” laws for consumers. These laws primarily prevent stick-the-mud homeowners’ associations (HOAs), condo boards, and landlords from unreasonably restricting residents who want to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in their assigned parking spaces. The following jurisdictions — in alphabetical order — have enacted these consumer protections: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C. All 15 of these jurisdictions protect homeowners or condo owners. But only a subset extends these full “right-to-charge” protections to renters. These are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., and they provide legal protections for these groups. Regulations in the remaining states primarily focus on common-interest communities and single-family homeowners. ### Unnecessary backlash Predictably, what began as the expansion of consumer charging rights, became a growing “freedom of choice” trend that proffers legislation to protect internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles or preventing the implementing of new fees. This is because of a risen tide of misinformation that somehow the “government” was going to force everyone to buy EVs and thus ban ICE vehicles during the last Democratic administration. This was never in the offing. Nevertheless, Tennessee and Missouri have introduced measures to prohibit agencies from enforcing EV mandates, favoring voluntary adoption over legislative requirements. Incentives were never mandates. And if the price of a gallon of gasoline would ever be an incentive… ### New development options In other areas, Minnesota has introduced bills to ensure charging is built into new developments. Connecticut has this rule in place. This is a big plus. It covers all the bases, giving renters options for their transportation needs and desires without forcing anything down anyone’s throat. It allows the freedom, or the right, to charge. Or not charge. Follow this link [to Plug-in America](https://pluginamerica.org/policy/right-to-charge-policies/) for a more in-depth look at the issues. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** charge barriers, electric vehicle, EV, right-to-charge --- ### [CNG Malfunction Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/cng-malfunction-warning-indicator/) **Published:** May 18, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## CNG indicator. ![CNG malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CNG-malfunction-indicator.gif)This is a *CNG Malfunction Warning Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/) found in some **Suzuki** models. It will be seen if there is an issue with the CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) fuel system. It is also seen briefly as a system check when the ignition is first engaged. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If the warning lamp glows continuously with the ignition on there is some problem with the CNG system. A qualified service center will be needed to address the issue. If the lamp blinks while the engine is running, it indicates a problem in CNG system that prevents the vehicle from running in CNG MODE. In this case, the engine will switch over automatically switchover petrol (gasoline) mode. Again, a qualified service shop will be needed. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** CNG, compressed natural gas, gasoline, indicator, symbol, warning --- ### [Suzuki Connect warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/suzuki-connect-warning-indicator/) **Published:** May 17, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Suzuki Connect. ![Suzuki connect indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Suzuki-connect-indicator.gif)This is a ***Suzuki** Connect Warning Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It will be seen in **yellow/amber/orange** if there is a fault in or a problem with the **Suzuki** Connect system. You will need a qualified service center to address the issue. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** **Suzuki** Connect is a telematics system that offers connected car features such as vehicle alerts and notifications, safety, emergency and security services, trip and location services, driving behavior analysis and remote vehicle operation. The service is free for the first three years of ownership after which a paid subscription is required. Other automobile manufacturers offer connected services as well, but this is the only one we’ve seen that has its own malfunction indicator. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** connect.lines radiating up, dashboard symbol, indicator, Suzuki, warning --- ### [Natural Gas Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/09/natural-gas-operation-indicator/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Natural Gas Operation ![Natural gas operation indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CNG-indicator.gif)This a *Natural Gas Operation Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) courtesy of **Skoda**. In a vehicle equipped with the added natural gas fuel source, the indicator, shown in green, will illuminate when the vehicle changes to the use of natural gas from traditional gasoline. The image is that of a gas or fuel pump with the letters CNG, for Compressed Natural Gas, shown beneath it in **green**. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The switch to CNG occurs automatically when gasoline runs low. It will also illuminate when fuel in the tank runs low and after natural gas refueling and the system determines the quality of the fuel. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** CNG, compressed natural gas, dashboard symbol, fuel, gas pump, green, instrument panel --- ### [Door Ajar and Other Open Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/door-ajar-or-door-open-indicator/) **Published:** October 14, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Door Ajar etc.](#Door_Ajar_etc) - [Volvo, Polestar special](#Volvo_Polestar_special) - [Trunk lid or tailgate](#Trunk_lid_or_tailgate) - [Rear doors](#Rear_doors) - [Hood and sunroof](#Hood_and_sunroof) ## Door Ajar etc. *![Door Ajar Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/door_ajar_warning_indicator.gif "door_ajar_warning_indicator")*![Sliding door ajar indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Sliding_door_ajar_warning_indicator.gif)![Doors ajar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Doors-ajar.gif)![Door open warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Door-open-warning.gif)![Doors ajar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Doors-ajar-wh.gif)These are *Door Ajar* or *Door Open* Indicators. Other related [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) are below. Close the door, trunk lid, rear hatch, hood, or whatever is shown as open in the image as soon as possible. The second image is that of a mini van with the sliding doors shown open on either side. These symbols are usually seen in **red**, but may also show up in a message center in gray scale and could be in **yellow/amber**. In a message center, they could be larger as well. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Ignition on driver door open indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Ignition-on-driver-door-open-indicator.gif)This is a special case that will show up with a door ajar indicator in some instances. It an exclamation point in red, as is obvious. It is seen when the ignition is on and D*river’s Door* is the one open. So long as the vehicle is not in gear, there should be nothing to be concerned about. ### Volvo, Polestar special ![Door open indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Polestar-3-door-open-indicator.gif)Some late model (~2025 and newer) **Polestar** and **Volvo** models have rather pointlessly added seat coloring, or rather de-coloring, to evidently reinforce the view of which door is open. The driver’s seat is turned white and the driver’s door is shown open. Any other seat turned white coupled with an open door points to the proper door to look for, including the middle back seat added to the open tailgate. ### Trunk lid or tailgate ![Trunk Hatch Ajar Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/trunk_ajar.gif)![Trank ajar indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Open-trunk-warning.gif)![Tailgate open warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Tailgate-open-warnng.gif)![Liftgate or glass ajar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Liftgate-or-glass-ajar.gif)These versions indicate that the *Trunk Lid*, *Hatch* or *Tailgate* is open or not properly latched. The image to the left adds only a bar behind the vehicle. If the lid, hatch or gate is not obviously open, the image’s meaning may not be obvious. The fourth image is from **Lincoln**, and is the third of three possible representation. Only the top or bottom line may be seen or the one shown where the separate rear glass and the liftgate have been left open. Note that a simple obstruction in a door jamb or trunk latch area may hold any of these slightly open triggering the light. Some manufacturers will have the bar or open door flash, which can help identify the light’s meaning. ### Rear doors ![Swing gate open indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Swing-gate-open-indicator.gif)![Rear door open indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Rear-door-open-indicator2.gif)![Swing-gate-open-indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Swing-gate-open-indicator.gif)These are *Rear Door  Open* indicators. The first  belongs to a Jeep that has a swing out door. The image has it protruding. The second and third belong to a van and an SUV which have a swing out door rather than a a lift gate. The first two images have a bit at the end looks like a staple. ### Hood and sunroof ![Hood ajar indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Open-hood-indicator.gif)![Sunroof open indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sunroof-open-indicator.gif)Finally, these *Hood Ajar* and *Sunroof Open* indicators. Take the first one seriously. While every car has a secondary latch to keep the hood from flying up while driving, counting on it alone is dangerous. If this light is on, be sure the hood is closed and/or that nothing is preventing the hood from fully closing. Otherwise, have the light and its trigger serviced as soon as possible. Close the sunroof if you wish. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** bar behind car, car symbol, dashboard symbol, Door Ajar, Door Open Indicator, hatch, staple, tailgate, trunk --- ### [Transportation costs lead Consumer Price Index rise](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/transportation-costs-lead-consumer-price-index-rise/) **Published:** May 16, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BTS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BTS-logo.gif)Consumer Price Index. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) r[eleased the change in the costs](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.bts.gov%2F/1/0101019e1d830521-d606679a-a96a-4389-a362-4aa625e593b6-000000/8PL_AmSseQSbcJBJWnSPrWUYN1fRnYJldeN8ntMi4sU=452) faced by consumers for transportation goods and services, from April 2025 to April 2026, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The annual change in CPI is a measure of inflation. The CPI for all transportation goods and services rose 7.1% from April 2025 to April 2026. Transportation contributed a full 31.1% to the 3.8% increase in the price of all goods and services per the CPI. ![Contribution of transportation to inflation by item](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/contribution-of-transportation-to-inflation-by-item.gif)Not surprisingly the cost of gasoline contributed the most to inflation, as it rose 28.4% year-over-year. Gasoline’s contribution to the annual change in the price of all goods and services was 24.2%. By item, the top three contributors to inflation in April 2026 were as noted gasoline (all types) rising 24.2%. Airline Fares went up 4.9% and motor vehicle maintenance and repair, which rose 1.4%. The couple of items managed to dampen transportation’s contribution to inflation in April. Used car and truck prices dipped 2.0% while leasing costs for cars and trucks dropped 0.2%. For additional information and interactive charts on transportation’s role in the economy and trends over time, visit [BTS’ Transportation Economic Trends at the link](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdata.bts.gov%2Fstories%2Fs%2F28tb-cpjy/1/0101019e1d830521-d606679a-a96a-4389-a362-4aa625e593b6-000000/CFSiFJAMFhljjF1l0uv_rtjrZ2wOzBbF2UShPQgdVU0=452). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** BTS, CPI, gasoline, transportation costs --- ### [Open and Start a Suzuki with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/08/suzuki-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** August 27, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Suzuki logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/suzuki-logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Open and Start a Suzuki with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_and_Start_a_Suzuki_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting into Your Suzuki](#Getting_into_Your_Suzuki) - [Retrieving the Mechanical Key](#Retrieving_the_Mechanical_Key) - [Starting Your Suzuki](#Starting_Your_Suzuki) ## How to Open and Start a Suzuki with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open and start or back-up open and start procedures needed for **Suzuki** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **Note that if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Getting into Your Suzuki** #### **Retrieving the Mechanical Key** **![Suzuki fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Suzuki-fob.gif)Suzuki** withdrew from the new car market in the U.S. and Canada after the 2013 model year. Despite this, we saw a brand new model in a parking lot. They are coming from somewhere – **Suzuki** still sells cars worldwide – and it turned out to be a push button start model. Keyless start versions exist in models sold in North America in the past, so the brand deserves coverage. There are at least two key fob styles. The back of the fob for older models looks like the one shown to the right. Slide the button found on the back to the right relative to the image to the right and pull the mechanical key away. ![Suzuki fob 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Suzuki-fob-2-1.gif) The newer **Suzuki** models the key fob shown to the right looks very much like Mazda and Nissan fobs. They also have a button on the back. Slide it to the side and pull the ![New Suzuki Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/New-Suzuki-key-fob.gif)mechanical key away, as shown. In all the **Suzuki** models we have found, the key hole should be visible at the back of the driver’s door handle. Insert the key and turn and you’re in. #### **Starting Your Suzuki** ![Suzuki start](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Suzuki-start.gif)Early keyless start **Suzuki** models still use an ignition switch that needs to be turned to operate. A slot for the mechanical key is hidden by the cap shown. Squeeze both ends of the cap to pull it away. Then insert the mechanical key and start the car the old fashioned way. ![Susuki back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Susuki-start.gif)Newer, push button start models work like other models from most Asian manufacturers. Push the start stop button with back of the key fob while stepping on the brake. The car will recognize the fob, even though the fob’s internal battery is dead and start. We have a [Video here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/08/suzuki-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) that will be helpful. Models examined include the Alto, Belano, Brezza, Carry, Celerio, Dzire, Ecco, Ertega, Escudo, Every, Forenza, Grand Vitara, Ignis, Jimmy, Kizashi, Landy, Lapin, MR, Samurai, Solio, Spacia, S-Presso, Stingray, Super Carry,  Swift, SX4, S-Cross, Vitara, Tour, Victoris, Wagon R, and XL7. Model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** dead key battery, Dead key fob, dead remote control, keyless start, push button, Suzuki --- ### [Niro EV range continues to climb](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/niro-ev-range-continues-to-climb/) **Published:** May 14, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Range rising. The weather remains on the cool side, but the latest charge results for the **Niro EV** finds an increase to 283 miles. That’s extrapolated from the 235 miles shown at an 83% charge, and up 8+ miles from the last charge (below left). ![Kia Niro range](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kia-range.gif)DC charging is still currently the only option and still did not see the charge rate exceed 56 kW. Research indicates that the car should be capable of hitting 85 kW. The manual would seem to indicate that 100 kW is possible in its charging time table (below right) (the image is only part of the table). ![Niro charging guide](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DC-charging.gif)The manual does not indicate a means to pre-condition the battery, but the same research suggests that if the vehicle’s own navigation system is used to travel to a charge station, the battery will be preconditioned along the way automatically. I have no independent corroboration of this and do not believe anyone at the local dealer will be helpful. But I sure will try it! [I noted last time](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/dc-charging-of-the-niro-gives-mixed-results/) that the **Niro** does have Winter Mode, which should warm the battery. I forgot to use it. I will do one or the other (or both), hopefully next time, and report back. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** charge speed, charging, DC, EV, Kia, Niro, range --- ### [New video added to our YouTube channel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/new-video-added-to-our-youtube-channel/) **Published:** May 13, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Kia Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kia-Logo.gif)New video. It’s been nearly a full three months, but we finally dropped a new video to our YouTube channel. This one guides **Kia Niro** electric vehicle (EV) drivers into and starting their vehicles when the battery in the key fob dies. Video production went on hold when we were forced to search for a new place to live and to finally move about the first of April. We’re nearly settled, or at least settled enough to restart video work. We’ve just about managed to keep pace with website updates. In that time, our own key fob’s battery ran dry, and we had to use the emergency or back-up open and start option to get in and get going. In truth, the fob began acting up about two weeks before, but we wanted to watch the fob’s behavior over that time. We posted on an oddity we ran across that [you can see here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/time-to-replace-the-kias-key-fob-battery/). And you can [check out the video here…](https://youtu.be/QFXEKbFCgVk) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Dead key fob, emergency start, EV, Kia, Niro --- ### [Open a Lincoln with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a Lincoln with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Lincoln_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting into Your Lincoln](#Getting_into_Your_Lincoln) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## ![Lincoln Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lincoln-Logo.gif)How to Open a Lincoln with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Lincoln** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Getting into** Your **Lincoln** - **But first, if you’re already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **for help getting started!** - **Second,  Ford models are [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/ford-lincoln-dead-fob-help/)**. - **Third, you can find** [**video help here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### **Retrieving the mechanical key** **Lincoln** vehicles use a number of different Intelligent Access ![Ford fob style 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford_key_11.gif)(IA) (remote control or ‘clicker’) key styles. Two of the key fobs use a sliding release on the back side to release the key. Two new key fobs use a push button to release the mechanical key, and one is much easier than the other to use. Another holds the key inside the fob itself and is really difficult to remove. ![Ford Key #2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford_key2.gif)To release the mechanical key blade in your IA key fob, slide the release on the back of the transmitter and pull the blade out. You can now use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door. An exception is the third key fob style shown (left). In this case, the removable mechanical key blade is *inside* the fob. Slide the release on the back of the remote control (top arrow) and pivot the cover off ![Ford key style 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford-key-style-3.gif)(pull is straight up and off) to access the key blade. Its awkward and may need a little practice. That mechanical key can now be used to unlock the driver’s door. ![Ford fob style 4](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford_key_4.gif)This fourth and unusual Intelligent Access key fob is found with only a handful of Ford models. The mechanical key blade is found on the back of the fob. To remove it, push the buttons on either side of the key fob. We have not seen one of these, so it is not immediately obvious if the mechanical key stays attached to the fob, as it would appear to from the image, or if it can actually be removed. Finally, this last key fob was introduced in most **Lincolns** in **2017**, and it is the simplest ![New Ford Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford-key-3-e1485551386236.gif)to use. It has a push button on the front of the mechanical key itself near the key ring space. Simply push the button and pull the mechanical key away from the IA key. #### **Getting Inside** Most Lincoln vehicles have a key hole visible at the back of the driver’s door handle. So, simply insert the key and turn, and you’re in! ![Continental key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Continental-key-hole.gif)However, the **2017 Continental** and then the **2020 Aviator** and the **2024 Nautilus** bring a very new wrinkle into the mix. The key hole is hidden by a spring-loaded cover and is in a very different location. The key hole has been placed in the chrome molding beneath the driver’s door mirror and behind the imprinted words **‘Continental’, ‘Aviator’** or **‘Nautilus’**. Simply insert the key and turn to unlock the car. The door will spring open. We still in 2024 have no word on how well the key hole cover will behave in icy weather. ![Expedition key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Expedition-keyhole.gif)In addition, the **Navigator**, updated in 2018, hides the keyhole in plain sight. The door handle is a single piece. The key hole is exposed by simply pulling the driver’s door handle away from the body of the car. It is seen angled outward at the back end of the handle. Insert the mechanical key and turn clockwise. Remove the key and release the handle. The door will open on the next pull. Note that the alarm will sound in a minute or so if the car is not started in time. ![Ford Keyhole Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford_cap_remove.gif)Finally, the new **Nautilus** model hides the key hole under a cap at the back of the driver’s door handle, which must be removed. To do this, insert the key blade into the slot on the bottom of the handle (right image, bottom arrow) and press up. While holding that upward pressure, move the cap rearward to release it. Gently remove the key while doing so. Yes, the effect is that of prying off a piece of your car but its OK and necessary! To reinstall the cap, place it just forward of the key cylinder. While applying pressure to the cap, move it forward until it is in place. It snaps into place. Make sure the cap is properly installed by trying to move it rearward. Remember, getting IN the car is most important. If you have difficulty replacing the cap, don’t bother. Let your dealer do it when you get a new battery for your Key Fob! Look for ***video*** help [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/). Watch the **Mustang** video for help with the last hidden key hole. Models examined include Aviator, Continental, Corsair, MKC, MKT, MKZ, MKZ Hybrid, Nautilus, and Navigator. Model years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, Continental, dead key battery, Intelligent Access key, key fob, Lincoln, push button start, remote control, won't open, won't start, won't unlock --- ### [Start a Lincoln with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** September 10, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Lincoln with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Lincoln_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Locating the back-up slot](#Locating_the_back-up_slot) - [MKS](#MKS) - [Center console slots](#Center_console_slots) - [Navigator](#Navigator) - [Aviator](#Aviator) - [Corsair](#Corsair) - [MKT, MKZ and Continental](#MKT_MKZ_and_Continental) - [MKC, MKX, Nautilus](#MKC_MKX_Nautilus) - [MKZ, MKZ Hybrid post 2014](#MKZ_MKZ_Hybrid_post_2014) - [… Return the Part 1, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_the_Part_1_Getting_In) ## ![Lincoln Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lincoln-Logo.gif)How to Start a Lincoln with a Dead Key Fob This page contains all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Lincoln** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. To do so requires a slot for placement of the key fob. ### **Locating the back-up slot** - **But first, if you’re still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, Ford models are [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/01/ford-and-lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/).** - **Third, you can find [video help here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/)** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Lincoln** vehicles employ far too many backup methods, with new variations added seemingly each year. For full- and mid-size vehicles, insert the Intelligent Access key in the backup slot, located in the glove box, the center console, or in or under the cup holders, depending on the model. On this page you will find what you need to start **Aviator**, **Continental**, **Corsair**, **MKC**, **MKS**, **MKT**, **MKX**, **MKZ**, **Nautilus**, and **Navigator** models. We have ***video*** help for most of the options [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/). The backup slot for full- and mid-size vehicles is the same as that used for key programming. In all cases, the slots do ***not*** look at all obvious, except that they are the proper size for the Intelligent Access key. After inserting the key into the backup slot, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. The vehicle should respond normally as long as the Intelligent Access key is in the slot. Once the vehicle is started, the key fob can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. But first, you will need to locate that slot. #### **MKS** ![Lincoln MKS backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15-14_MKS.gif)The **MKS** is unique in using the glove box as the location for the backup slot. It is to the far right side under the glove box door, and may be difficult to reach. Slip the Intelligent Access key down into the slot with buttons facing out and with key ring up or out. See the image. After inserting the key, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. ### Center console slots The back-up start slot is located in or near the center console in **Aviator**, **Corsair**, **MKC**, **MKT**, **MKX** and **Navigator** models. The exact location will vary somewhat. Most consoles are filled with stuff, so you may need to dig a bit. #### Navigator ![Aviator back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Aviator-start.gif)![Ford Lincoln Console backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14_Flex.gif)In the **Navigator**, until 2018, the Intelligent Access key slot is to the rear or the side of the console and points up (right). The key fob is slipped in vertically or horizontally depending on the slot’s shape, with the buttons facing out, as in the image shown. In 2018, the **Navigator** location is moved to the back wall inside the center console (far right). It should look like a pocket anchored to the back wall. Slip the key fob in vertically with the buttons facing forward. ![Navigator emergency stop](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Navigator-emergency-stop.gif)And in 2025, the **Navigator** back-up start slot finds its way to front of the center console storage area (right). The fob should be placed in the pocket with the buttons facing the back of the vehicle. #### Aviator **Aviator** models use a similar pocket as the one shown in purple above right, but it is anchored to the *front* of the center console. Slip the Intelligent Access key fob in vertically with the buttons facing the back of the console. In 2025, a new console arrangement is available in the **Aviator** and the back up slot is ![Aviator 2025 back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Aviator-b-u-25.gif)beneath the rear cup holder. Remove the bottom liner from the cup holder by pulling it up by the tab (see image to the right). The slot is then revealed. Drop the fob into the slot with the buttons facing the rear of the rear of the car. Note that the older console style is still available in the 2025. #### Corsair The **Corsair** also uses a location at the front of the center console, but it is built into ![Corsair back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Corsair-start2.gif)the front wall structure ( lower right). For this model, the key fob should be placed on its side with the buttons facing the back of the console. After inserting the key, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. ***If it fails to start, turn the fob so that the buttons face back and try again.*** Once the vehicle is started, the key fob can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. You will find a ***video*** of the process [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) that will help. #### MKT, MKZ and Continental ![Ford Lincoln Front Console backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15-14_Fusion.gif)In **MKT, MKZ Hybrid (2013)** and new **(2017)** **Continental** models, the slot is found near the Auxiliary, USB and power ports in the center console, like the one shown. The Intelligent Access key is slipped in with the buttons facing out and the key ring up ***(in one vehicle we tested, the vehicle started with the buttons facing either direction*)**. After inserting the key, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. #### MKC, MKX, Nautilus ![Lincoln Front Console backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15_MKC_2.gif)In the **MKC** and **MKX** (through 2015), the backup slot is to the front of center console, also found near the Auxiliary, USB and power ports, as shown. The Intelligent Access key is slipped in with the buttons facing out and the key ring up. The slot is impossible to see and you may want to feel for the ribbing at the bottom of the slot. **![New MKX slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/16-MKX-slot.gif)**In 2016, the back up slot in the **MKX** is moved to the bottom of the center console. The **Nautilus**, new in 2019, uses this location as well. There is a visible depression in the console’s floor the shape of the key fob. Place the fob in the depression with the buttons up and key ring end facing forward. ![Nautilus 2024 back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Nautilus-b-u-start-24.gif)In 2024, the back up slot in the **Nautilus** is moved to the front of the center console (image right). Slip the fob in with the buttons facing the rear. After inserting the key, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. #### ![Mustang MKZ backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15_Mustang-15-14_MKZ.gif)MKZ, MKZ Hybrid post 2014 New in the 2014 **MKZ** and **MKZ Hybrid** the backup slot is hidden under one of the cup holders. A rubber mat at the bottom of the cup holders ***may*** need to be removed (A) to expose the slot (B), as shown. Of course any cups will have to come out too! Look for a tab towards the front or the side of the mat to grab and pull (gently!)**\***. **\*Important:** If you do ***not*** find a pull tab, do try removing the mat. Simply place the key fob in the rear cup holder and start the car as normal. After inserting the key fob, buttons facing the back of the car, in the exposed slot, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. Once the car is started, the Intelligent Access key can be removed and the mat, and any cups, replaced. **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start any of these vehicles without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include Aviator, Continental, Corsair, MKC, MKT, MKZ, MKZ Hybrid, Nautilus, and Navigator. Model years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### **[… Return the Part 1, Getting In](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/)** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, Continental, Dead key fob, dead remote control, Intelligent Access key, Lincoln, MKC, MKS, MKT, MKX, MKZ, Nautilus, Navigator, won't open, won't start, won't unlock --- ### [Lincoln Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-lincoln-vehicles/) **Published:** June 15, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Lincoln Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lincoln-Logo.gif)Lincoln Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Lincoln. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are **red**, followed by **red** with **yellow/amber/orange** options, strictly **yellow/amber/orange** symbols (depending on how you see the color!), and then **blue** and **green** symbols and finally white and **gray** scale symbols. There are now nearly 70 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=42 /\] Models examined include Aviator, Continental, Corsair, MKC, MKT, MKZ, MKZ Hybrid, Nautilus, and Navigator. Model years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Continental, Dashboard Symbols, gray, green, MKC, MKT, MKZ, MKZ Hybrid, Nautilus, Navigator, orange, red, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Economy Operation Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/economy-operation-indicators/) **Published:** March 23, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Economy Operation *![Eco Operation Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eco_operation_symbol.gif "eco_operation_symbol")*![Economy driving operation](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ECO-operation.gif)![Eco mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ECO-mode-3.gif)These are *Economy Operation Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). With the push to improve fuel mileage, vehicles from many manufacturers will tell you when you are operating your vehicle economically and even aide in the effort. There may be a gauge of sorts also shown in the information screen. Step hard on the accelerator to pass another vehicle, for example, and this light will go out. - **But first, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The **green** leaf background in the first symbol is reflective of economical driving. The letters *ECO* are seen in all three symbols, representing economical. The second image in black and white features the same letters but placed inside a broken circle with an arrow meant to indicate a running condition. ![Conserve mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Conserve-mode.gif)This version is a *Conserve Mode* indicator used by an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. It denotes the use of a drive mode intended to conserve battery power that is chosen by the driver. It is seen in **green**. And for completeness, **Lincoln** calls the third image above *Conserve Mode* as well, but in a hybrid vehicle. The mode decreases accelerator pedal responsiveness to soften driver inputs and “encourage” efficient driving. ### Similar Symbol ![Economy Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eco_mode_indicator.gif)Do not confuse this symbol with other indicators using the abbreviation [ECO](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms") and coupled with the word Mode. The use of the word Mode denotes that control of some of the drive systems has been chosen. **[Click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/economy-mode-operation-indicator/)**. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, ECO, Economy Operation Indicator, green, instrument panel light --- ### [Hill Start Assist, Hill Hold Assist and Malfunction Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/hill-start-assist-hill-hold-and-malfunction-indicators/) **Published:** March 25, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Hill Assist](#Hill_Assist) - [Slow climb](#Slow_climb) - [Hill hold assist](#Hill_hold_assist) - [Malfunction indicators](#Malfunction_indicators) - [Terrain Assist and Grade Assist](#Terrain_Assist_and_Grade_Assist) ## Hill Assist ![Hill start assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Hill-start-assit.gif)![Hill start assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Hill-start-assist-indicator.gif)![Hill start assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hill-start-assist-5.gif)These are *Hill Start Assist (HSA) Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). Hill start assist applies the brakes to hold the vehicle after it is brought to a stop on a slope. This makes it easier for a driver to pull away without using the park brake. The indicators may be seen in **green** or **black** and **white**. In the latter case, a message will likely also be seen in the information screen - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** As a general rule the hill start assist works as follows. When the system is active, the vehicle remains stationary for a few seconds after the brake pedal is released. This gives the driver time to move the foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal without the vehicle moving. The brakes release when the accelerator is pressed and the vehicle begins to move forward, or the system exceeds the time allowed for automatically applying the brakes. Hill start assist activates when the vehicle is in any forward gear and facing uphill, or when it is in reverse and facing downhill. ### Slow climb ![Slow climb mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Slow-climb-mode-indicator.gif)In a minor deviation, **Lincoln** calls this symbol a *Slow Climb Indicator*. It has the same general appearance as most of the others on this page, but assumes its use for a longer duration. The company suggests it be used for climbing steep grades or crossing uneven terrain where four wheel drive low (4L) is required. ### Hill hold assist ![Hill Holder Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hill_holder_1.gif)![Hill hold assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hill-hold-assist-indicator-w.gif)These are *Hill Hold Assist Indicator* symbols, which is clearly related to the Start Assist described above. In fact, it is the same system by a different name. The indicator will be illuminated when the hill holder switch is activated. Since the system also makes use of the vehicle’s brakes, a brake problem is indicated if the light does not come on when the switch is activated. If this occurs, contact you dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. Again, these symbols very much resemble those for grade assist and are thus included here. ### Malfunction indicators ![Hill hold assist malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hill-hold-assist-indicator.gif)![Hill start assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Hill-start-assist-indicator-1.gif)![Hill start assist trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Hill-Start-assist-2.gif)![Hill hold off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hill-hold-off.gif)![Hill Start Assist Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Hill_start_1.gif)These versions indicates a problem with the *Hill Start* or *Hill Hold Assist* system or it has been turned off. As a malfunction indicator, they are usually seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. If it is seen, your dealer or a qualified service shop will be needed. The symbols are shown as a car or SUV on an angled line alone or inside a circle which itself is inside brackets. A symbol seen with the word OFF or in **green** with a line through it are also malfunction indicators. The circle and brackets are commonly used in symbols that involve the the vehicle’s brake system, which is a big part of these systems. #### Terrain Assist and Grade Assist ![Terrain Selector Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/terrain_selector_symbol.gif)![Grade assist 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/grade_assist2.gif)Note similar symbols like the ones to the right are T*errain Assist* or *Grade Assist indicators*. You can [see *Terrain Assist* (far right) here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/) and [*Grade Assist* (right) here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/grade-assist-and-hill-descent-control-indicators/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** assist system, dashboard symbol, hill, hold, indicator, start --- ### [Drive Mode Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** June 13, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Drive mode overview](#Drive_mode_overview) - [Drive Mode Indicators By Manufacturer](#Drive_Mode_Indicators_By_Manufacturer) - [Cadillac and Chevrolet modes](#Cadillac_and_Chevrolet_modes) - [Dodge modes](#Dodge_modes) - [Ford drive modes](#Ford_drive_modes) - [Hyundai modes](#Hyundai_modes) - [Lexus modes](#Lexus_modes) - [Lincoln Modes](#Lincoln_Modes) - [Ram modes](#Ram_modes) - [Skoda modes](#Skoda_modes) - [Subaru modes](#Subaru_modes) - [Suzuki modes](#Suzuki_modes) - [Toyota modes](#Toyota_modes) - [Hybrid and Electric vehicle modes](#Hybrid_and_Electric_vehicle_modes) - [Overview continued](#Overview_continued) - [Racing Mode indicators](#Racing_Mode_indicators) - [Sport mode indicators](#Sport_mode_indicators) - [Normal mode indicators](#Normal_mode_indicators) - [More mode image variations are shown below](#More_mode_image_variations_are_shown_below) - [Additional and common variations](#Additional_and_common_variations) ## Drive mode overview This page contains dozens of *Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/). It has become out of control and we are slowly creating pages for individual manufacturers. Links to those pages are added as they are created and are reached via the Table of Contents. The important thing to remember is that these indicators appear when a choice is made in a menu or a button is pushed somewhere on the dashboard or center console. If you are surprised by what you are seeing, check your vehicle’s menus. Finally, if you do not find your indicator on the page, find the manufacturer of your vehicle in the links below. Your indicator will be found there. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol (see more below)??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ### Drive Mode Indicators By Manufacturer #### [Cadillac and Chevrolet modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/cadillac-and-chevrolet-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Dodge modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/dodge-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Ford drive modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/ford-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Hyundai modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/hyundai-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Lexus modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/lexus-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Lincoln Modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/lincoln-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Ram modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/ram-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Skoda modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/skoda-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Subaru modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/subaru-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Suzuki modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/suzuki-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Toyota modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/toyota-drive-mode-indicators/) #### [Hybrid and Electric vehicle modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/ev-mode-operation-indicator/) ### Overview continued ![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sport-indicator-3.gif)![Economy Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eco_mode_indicator.gif)![ECO mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ECO-mode-2.gif)![Off road mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Off-road-mode.gif)There is seemingly no end to the number of variations of indicators used by manufacturers covering an equally endless number of drive modes. ![Eco mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eco_mode_3.gif)![Power mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Power-mode.gif)Shown first (above) are variations for the most common – SPORT and ECO. However, these symbols continue to evolve and there are many, many more to discuss. In fact, you might want to check the bottom of the page first for the senselessly long list of additional symbols that have evolved over the years… #### Racing Mode indicators ![Track mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Track-mode-indicator.gif)![Track mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Track-indicator.gif)Drive modes are chosen by the driver and either enhance power and performance, enhance fuel economy or maintain a balance between them. If you see one of these, just know that the drive mode can be changed with the press of a button or tap of a screen. The last three are Track Mode Indicators and should only be used on a closed track. ![VSC Sport indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VSC-Sport-indicator.gif)![ESC Sport indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ESC-Sport-indicator.gif)VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) or ESC (Electronic Stability Control) can also be manipulated to enhance the driver’s control over the car. In this case, the VSC/ESC is turned off, hence the yellow/amber color, likely for very aggressive driving or drifting. If it appears when the option has not been chosen, it indicates a fault that will require a qualified service shop. #### Sport mode indicators ![Sport Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/sport_mode_indicator_2.gif)![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sport-mode-4.gif)![Excite mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Excite-mode.gif)![Sport mode 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Sport-mode-2.gif)![Sport drive mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sport-driving-mode.gif)These are all *Sport Mode Indicators*.  A plain ‘S’ is used both as a *Sport Mode Indicator* and a *SynchroRev Match Mode (S-MODE) indicator*. The *SynchroRev Match mode* is found only in a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission.  It automatically adjusts the engine speed to match the selecting gear ratio while changing gears. Similarly, the *Sport Mode Indicators* and an *Excite Mode Indicator*, which is essentially the same thing, that follow will downshift an automatic transmission when engaged and enables performance shift features when spirited driving is detected, maintaining lower transmission gears to increase available engine braking and improve acceleration response. The flag motifs are common as well as *Sport mode* indicators. #### Normal mode indicators ![Normal mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Normal-mode-indicator.gif)![Normal mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Normal-mode-white.gif)These are *Normal Mode Indicators*. It is used for normal city and highway driving to provide a smooth, soft ride in a high-performance vehicle. It provides a balanced setting between comfort and handling and is the standard mode. Most vehicles will not display a mode setting for normal operation. ### More mode image variations are shown below ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ———————————————————————- #### Additional and common variations Below are additional mode variations. There are rings, circles, mountains, flags and batteries featured, along with a lot of plain text. Again, these are choices made by the driver, so if you’re seeing this unexpectedly, look for menu options in your vehicle. *Note* that images with flags are track modes and the remaining images lacking text are generally specialized off road modes. ![Lift mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lift-mode.gif)![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sport-indicator-white.gif)![Sport + mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sport-indicator-white-1.gif)![Sport + indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sport-indicator-3-1.gif)![Range mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Range-indicator.gif)![Sport mode chosen](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AWD_S.gif)![Individual mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Individual-indicator.gif)![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sport.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Smart-mode-indicator.gif)![Offroad mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Offroad-profile.gif)![Offroad custom mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Offroad-cutom-mode.gif)![Mountain mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mountain-mode.gif)![Snow Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/snow_mode_indicator.gif) ![Sport mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sport-mode.gif) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** batteries, battery, circle, custom, drive modes, ECO, EV, flag, I, individual, mode, mountain, MY MODE, oval, rings, S, sport, Track, V-MODE, Valet --- ### [Lincoln drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/lincoln-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** May 9, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Lincoln Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lincoln-Logo.gif)Drive modes This page holds ***Lincoln** Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The list of drive modes on [our original page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel. ![Normal mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Normal-mode-2.gif)First up is a relatively benign mode. At the far left is a *Normal Mode Indicator*. It is a simple set of lane lines included the hashed lane separator. Most manufacturers include indicators only when their vehicle is *not* in normal mode. ![Eco mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ECO-mode-3.gif)This is either an *ECO Mode Indicator* or a *Conserve Mode Indicator*. They mean exactly the same thing.  Early models call it *ECO Mode*, while later models now call it *Conserve*. In fact, later models may also present the symbol in **black** and **white**. Regardless of name, this mode may reduce the setting of the air conditioner or the amount of torque delivered to the drive system. A fuel-use meter may also be visible on the instrument panel of vehicles with an ECO mode option. ![GOAT Slippery mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Slippery-mode.gif)![Slippery mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Slippery-mode-indicator.gif)These are *Slippery Mode Indicators*, which may be seen in **black** and **white** or in **yellow/amber/orange**. This mode lowers accelerator responsiveness, adjusts transmission shift points, and optimizes traction and stability controls to help mitigate wheel spin and maintain vehicle control in slick driving conditions. Depending on the vehicle’s options, this feature adjusts the all-wheel drive control to provide optimum traction for slippery surfaces. ![Deep snow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Seep-snow-mode.gif)This is a deep Snow Mode Indicator. Generally seen in **yellow/amber/orange**, later models may display this symbol in **black** and **white**. This mode also lowers accelerator responsiveness and delays transmission upshifts for improved vehicle control in low speed off-road environments. The system optimizes the traction and stability controls for improved traction and to help maintain forward momentum through loose deformable terrains. Depending on the vehicle’s options, the system disables auto-start stop and optimizes the all-wheel drive system for enhanced traction. ![Excite mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Excite-mode.gif)This is an *Excite Mode indicator.* This mode increases accelerator pedal responsiveness and holds the transmission in lower gears longer for enhanced acceleration. The system switches the chassis controls to their sport settings. Depending on the vehicle’s options, this feature sets the exhaust to a louder tone, inhibits auto-start stop, increases steering torque buildup, and adjusts the suspension. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** daashboardsymbols, drive modes, indicators, Lincoln --- ### [Economy Mode or Function Operation Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/economy-mode-operation-indicator/) **Published:** October 13, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Economy Mode *![Economy Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eco_mode_indicator.gif "eco_mode_indicator")![ECO mode indicator 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eco_mode_indicator2.gif)*![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Econ-indicator.gif)![Eco pro indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Eco-pro-indicator.gif)![Eco mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eco_mode_3.gif)These are *Economy Mode ([ECO/ECON](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/ "Acronyms")) or Function Operation Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). **Lincoln** has now taken to calling this *Conserve Mode*. Auto makers incorporate any number of automated operation adjustments to make a vehicle more green, meaning fuel efficient, at the touch of a button. ECO mode may reduce the setting of the air conditioner or the amount of torque delivered to the drive system. A fuel-use meter may also be visible on the instrument panel of vehicles with an ECO mode option. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The *ECO PRO* mode is found in one manufacturer’s hybrid vehicles. It can be configured with speed limitations and climate control output. Operation with the high voltage battery alone is also maximized. ### More Versions ![Economy Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/10/econ_indicator.gif "econ_indicator")![Eco mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ECO-mode-3.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ECO-mode-2.gif)Some manufacturers use a leaf image, tree or plant, symbol to indicate that Economy Mode has been selected. One includes a gas pump hose. Note that a pictorial ECO symbol also exists, which only shows that a vehicle is being operated economically, and *not* in a chosen mode. See **[it here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/economy-operation-indicators/).** More often than not ECO Mode involves reducing the use of or simply turning off the air conditioning system, which is quite power hungry. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, ECO, Economy Mode Operation Indicator, gas pump hose, instrument panel light, leaf, plant, tree --- ### [Buying a pre-owned EV or hybrid? Find a battery health test](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/buying-a-pre-owned-ev-or-hybrid-find-a-battery-health-test/) **Published:** November 12, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Battery health In a piece about used hybrid vehicle batteries, [InsideEVs discussed](https://insideevs.com/news/778471/adac-phev-battery-health-test/) different vehicle manufacturers and the performance of the their high voltage batteries over time. Near the finish with the recommendation that “you always perform a battery health check before buying a used PHEV.” Well who knows how to do that?? Not so many. However, at least one used car site — Carvana — performs these tests and reports the results for each vehicle its selling. Note that this is not intended as an add for the company. But the fact is when I was searching for a pre-owned EV a year ago, theirs’s was the only site I found at that time that reported battery health. It was an enormous help, as I was able to discern which EV’s batteries tested well consistently. In truth, the **Kia Niro** I settled on consistently showed mileage expectations that exceeded original EPA estimates when new. And the car went beyond the stated expectations. The data are the results of testing by the [German car club ADAC](https://presse.adac.de/home/index.html). Among the hybrids noted in the piece, those from **Mercedes-Benz** PHEVs performed the best. Vehicles from **BMW**, **Volvo** and **Volkswagen** also performed well, seeing “normal” degradation over time, which is loosely defined as holding ~85% capacity after 200,000 km (~125,000 miles) of driving. Ford plug-in hybrids saw steep degradation early on, with heavy electric-mode users seeing a 10% drop in capacity before 25,000 km (15,500 miles). ADAC added that “The data from **Mitsubishi** are particularly striking: Many vehicles in the study show significant battery aging even after relatively low mileage, which then stabilizes somewhat.” While the recommendation to “do” a battery health check doesn’t strike us as helpful, the following guidelines are. As you’re shopping, look for the following numbers: At 31,000 miles (50,000 km), the battery should still have at least 92% of its original capacity, 88% at 62,000 miles (100,000 km), 84% at 93,000 miles (150,000 km) and 80% at 124,000 miles (200,000 km). You should not have to perform this yourself, and all reputable used car sites or lots, if they don’t already, soon will show the battery’s health. At least one already does. Of course, if you’re buying from a private party, you’ll need to do a search for someone willing and able to perform the test. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** battery health, Carvana, EV, health test, hybrid --- ### [It gave us pause, but Brembo's electronic braking just might work](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/it-gave-us-pause-but-brembos-electronic-braking-just-might-work/) **Published:** May 7, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Brembo logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Brembo-logo.gif)Brembo Sensify. We saw a [item from InsideEVs](https://insideevs.com/news/795072/brembo-sensify-new-braking-system/) on electronic braking that initially had us on our heels. It seems that the Italian manufacturer of high performance braking systems [Brembo N.V is now in full production mode](https://www.brembogroup.com/en/media/news/sensify-by-brembo-enters-production) with in its Sensify system. No brake fluid, no mechanical emergency brake and no indication of any power loss back-up at all. Not in the press release, not on its website, and certainly not in the articles in the trades. We had to do a web search, and did find some answers. ![Sensify braking system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sensify.gif)First, a primer on Sensify (sense and simplify mashed together). It is a braking system that integrates software and mechatronics, and is specifically designed for electric vehicles (EVs). According to the company “Sensify continuously controls and supervises the braking action on each wheel independently, quickly, and more precisely. This allows maximum driving pleasure for the driver, comfort for the passengers, and safety.” It is completely fluid-free, meaning that it does not use hydraulic fluid to transmit the braking force from the pedal to the calipers. Instead, it uses electric signals and actuators to control the braking action. ### What’s the back-up plan? It is frankly easy to believe that an electronic system can respond more quickly and precisely as it does not transmit braking force through a mechanical and hydraulic system. But, after years of chasing electronic lock and latch mechanical back-up systems and, frankly, failures, we were damned skeptical. What of electronic failures? As noted, what we didn’t find on [the Brembo site](https://www.brembo.com/en/sensify), we found in a web search. Sensify uses dual-intelligence control units. If the primary control unit fails, a secondary unit immediately takes over. Get that first one fixed quick! And, the system includes a dedicated back-up power supply to ensure functionality in case of primary power loss. Ok, this makes sense. We’re sold. And a back-up power supply would be a great solution for electronic locks and latches, assuming they are not kicked to the curb. If you’re sold on Sensify too, you can have the brake system in a **Mercedes-Benz GLC EV**. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Brake Fluid, Brembo, electronic braking, EV, Sensify --- ### [BTS reports fuels prices for April and it doesn't surprise](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/bts-reports-fuels-prices-for-april-and-it-doesnt-surprise/) **Published:** May 5, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BTS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BTS-logo.gif)Fuels prices. Well, we’re back with more from the [Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)](https://www.bts.gov/), as they have just released monthly motor fuels prices for April of this year, and as you might expect — [and we warned of last month](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/motor-fuel-prices-climb-as-much-as-37-in-march/) — the numbers are more than discouraging. Amid ongoing supply issues, the average price for regular gasoline was up 12.8% from March of 2026 and a full 29.4% from April of 2025. The New England region saw the largest increase in the average price for regular gasoline year-over-year change with a 35.3% jump to $3.98. The Gulf Coast rose 35.2% to $3.71/gallon while the Lower Atlantic rose to $3.86/gallon, a 30.5% rise. The Central Atlantic also rose over 30% (30.1%), but finished April as the only region where the average price of a gallon of gasoline stood over $4, at $4.08. ![monthly sales price of fuel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/monthly-sales-price-of-fuel.gif) The entire country has since left that number in the dust. In the meantime, the average price for diesel no. 2 was $5.50 in April 2026, up 11.8% from March of this yar, and up a whopping 54.2% from April of 2025. With no resolution in sight for the conflict in the Middle East, the news will only likely be worse in next month’s report. There is much more to be seen at the [BTS website here](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdata.bts.gov%2Fstories%2Fs%2F28tb-cpjy/1/0101019df95453d4-c2ae0523-6396-42fc-94e8-0dc00c5fa5b5-000000/uG2tm3-USmhGh20ozobG7etqPXgKQAHeZC_Z1WNezEE=452). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** BTS, diesel, gas price, transportation --- ### [BTS transportation statistics disappoint](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/05/bts-transportation-statistics-disappoint/) **Published:** May 4, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BTS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BTS-logo.gif)BTS stats. BTS — the Bureau of Transportation Statistics — sent out its update to [national transportation statistics](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.bts.gov%2Ftopics%2Fnational-transportation-statistics/1/0101019ddeea0f38-404829e6-ab10-470e-806a-d2f77ba3a703-000000/UKkFA0q5z-yct5mpe85kTxuKRvXG9ytXX4vEW7cb0bA=452). In it was a line for the Average Cost of Owning and Operating an Automobile. The data does not include anything from 2026. Nonetheless, the data shows big increases in both 2023 and 2024, which BTS chalks up to spikes in finance cost and depreciation. The was an increase of over $1,450 for the average cost to drive 15,000 miles alone in 2023. That’s an increase of nearly 14%. ![Cost to operate a vehicle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cost-to-operate-a-vehicle.gif) If we have to wait until 2027 for any numbers from 2026, we’re in for a big spike due to fuel costs. There are lots of additional data available in the statistics, including wages and salaries in the transportation, as well as how the industry contributes to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in both current dollars and chained 2012 dollars. You can find it all [at this link](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.bts.gov%2Ftopics%2Fnational-transportation-statistics/1/0101019ddeea0f38-404829e6-ab10-470e-806a-d2f77ba3a703-000000/UKkFA0q5z-yct5mpe85kTxuKRvXG9ytXX4vEW7cb0bA=452). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** BTS, cost to operate, transportation statistics --- ### [Karma, Factorial to build first solid-state battery powered EV](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/karma-factorial-to-build-first-solid-state-battery-powered-ev/) **Published:** February 10, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Solid-state battery **Karma Automotive, Inc.** and **[Factorial, Inc.](http://www.factorialenergy.com)** have announced the launch of the first solid-state battery production program in the United States for passenger vehicles. The pair will integrate **Factorial**’s FEST® battery technology into **Karma**’s next-generation vehicle platform, beginning with the all-electric **Karma Kaveya** super-coupe scheduled to arrive on American roads in late 2027. Factorial is a Boston, MA-based solid-state battery technology that also has commercial partnerships with **Mercedes-Benz,** **Stellantis**, **Hyundai Motor Co.**, and **Kia Corp.** In the announcement, Karma’s President and CEO Marques McCammon said “**Karma Automotive** was imagined to push the boundaries of what the ultra-luxury vehicle experience can be, and **Kaveya** is the vehicle that re-introduced Karma to the market in November 2023.” He went on to say that, “However, in 2025 we delayed launch because we did not yet see a clear path to fully delivering the uncompromising driving experience that should be expected from an American ultra-luxury vehicle company. Now through the partnership with **Factorial** and the integration of FEST, we cannot only deliver that experience, but also open a pathway to stronger, more stable electrified drive systems for **Karma** owners and the broader industry.” ### What is FEST? **Factorial** says its FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) technology is engineered to integrate into current lithium-ion battery factories. Given the heavy investments in that technology of late, this addresses a major concern likely to arise in a transition to solid-state batteries. According to the company, FEST is actually a quasi-solid-state battery, that is compatible with existing anode materials. The technology reduces, but does not eliminate, the use flammable liquid electrolytes, lowering fire risks in lithium-ion cells. However, a previous press release alongside **Stelantis** states that FEST utilizes lithium-metal in making the solid-state battery. Lithium metal is highly reactive and prone to dangerous dendrite growth, which can lead to short circuits, fires, and explosions. We’ll be digging into this much deeper, beginning with a white paper we’ve downloaded. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** electric vehicles, EV, Factorial, Karma, lithium-ion, solid-state --- ### [Ripped off by ChargePoint: check the costs first before charging new!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/ripped-off-by-chargepoint-check-the-costs-first-before-charging-new/) **Published:** April 30, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)ChargePoint. Currently there is not an at home charge option for my **Kia Niro**, and I noted two Level 3 [ChargePoint](https://www.chargepoint.com/) chargers set up at my local Kia store where I was ordering a part. No one in the store knew what it cost was per kilowatt hour (kWh) but it would save me a trip to [Electrify America](https://www.electrifyamerica.com/) several miles away. ![ChargePoint receipt](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChargePoint-charge.gif)I made the trip anyway and the why is to the right and its the only receipt available. They didn’t have the courtesy to send a detailed receipt via email or text. What you see is a bill for $23 for 7 kWh and 27 miles of range. That’s damn near a dollar a mile or worse $3.29 per kWh! Fortunately I noticed the dollar run up quickly enough to avoid what would have been a massive charge. As I was unplugging I saw that the costs were posted in relatively small print on the “pump” that was $0.79 kWh and included per minute charges! The **Niro** charges pretty slowly. In any case, I clearly should have looked more closely at first and recommend you do the same at an unfamiliar charging station. ![Electrify America charge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Electrify-America-charge.gif)An internet search finds that the company adds service fees anywhere from $0.25 to $0.99 depending on account and/or guest status supposedly per session, but search results included Reddit users who have also complained about high costs from the company. I will be deleting the ChargePoint account that was just opened. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** ChargePoint, charging, Electrify America, EV, Level 3 --- ### [Chinese tech firm takes headlights where no one has gone before](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/chinese-tech-firm-takes-headlights-where-no-one-has-gone-before/) **Published:** April 29, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Headlights. We saw an[ item in **InsideEVs** ](https://insideevs.com/news/794295/chinese-ev-headlight-movie-projectors/)and had to do some digging. A Chinese auto maker has teamed up with a local tech company to create headlights that can project full color movies on a wall or screen in front of them up to [100 inches wide](https://autos.yahoo.com/ev-and-future-tech/articles/chinese-carmaker-brings-back-drive-183038642.html). This was seen at the **Huawei Qiankun Technology Conference** at last week’s Beijing Auto Show. ![Huawei Xpixel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Huawei-Xpixel.gif)And its not just a novelty, but rather an off shoot of what the tech is designed to do. The headlights are actual projectors that can shoot a virtual crosswalk for pedestrians, navigation arrows and other visual safety prompts on to the road. The headlights are made by **Huawei Technologies**, a provider of information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices and is said to be the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer. The car maker is **BAIC Motor Corp. Ltd.**, which manufactures passenger vehicles under brands like **Beijing**, **ARCFOX**, and joint ventures with **Mercedes-Benz** and **Hyundai**. The feature is currently available in the **Stelato S9** sedan, which is a high-end, full-size luxury electric sedan jointly developed by **Huawei** and **BAIC**. It wears a **Huawei** badge. In the meantime here in the U.S., we’re only now seeing headlights that can adjust beam patterns and not just turn high beams on and off. The West, and the U.S. in particular, is ceding auto technology advancements — including and maybe particularly EVs — to China. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Baic, China tech, headlights, Huawei, projector --- ### [i-PEDAL Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/i-pedal-indicator/) **Published:** December 7, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## i-PEDAL ![i-PEDAL indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/i-PEDAL-indicator.gif)This is an *i-PEDAL Indicator*[ symbo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)l. It is found in **Kia** and **Genesis** electric vehicles (EVs) and is part of the vehicle’s regenerative braking system. The symbol is seen in **green** when the i-PEDAL system is turned on. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** i-PEDAL assists the driver to accelerate, decelerate, and stop the vehicle with only the accelerator pedal. It is another iteration of one pedal driving in EVs. To turn on i-PEDAL, pull the left paddle shifter once when the regenerative braking level is at 3. The i-PEDAL symbol is then seen in the instrument cluster. To turn off i-PEDAL, pull the right paddle shifter once while the function is ON. Otherwise, shift the gear to reverse then to drive while the function is on. This also turns off i-PEDAL regenerative braking level is set to 3. Note that i-PEDAL is not available while the smart regeneration system is on. The smart regeneration system recognizes vehicle-to-vehicle distance, speed and road gradient, and controls the regenerative braking level while coasting. To turn off the smart regeneration system, pull and hold the right paddle shifter for over a second. When the smart regen system is on, the word AUTO appears in the instrument cluster, also in **green**. It does not have its own symbol. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, EV, i-PEDAL, indicator, instrument panel, regenerative braking --- ### [Electronic door handles: the problem is inside!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/electronic-door-handles-the-problem-is-inside/) **Published:** April 25, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Inside door release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Inside_release.gif)Inside door handles. There was another [mention in the press](https://insideevs.com/features/786671/china-door-handle-podcast-60/) about flush electronic door handles and that China would be banning them in 2027 (or 2029!). While following up on this, I was struck by the fact that the bulk of the discussion revolves around those handles being difficult to use or failing outright. But the problem is inside! [At **DashboardSymbols.com**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/nhtsa-looking-into-tesla-door-handles-now-look-into-all-electronic-latches/) [we have railed](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) on this issue for a decade, since the death of a man in the Texas daytime heat who could not get out of his **Corvette**. There is nothing intuitive about a mechanical door opening lever on the floor of a motor vehicle (top right)! ![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)This is the true safety issue surrounding electronic locks and latches. Every manufacturer ends up making a mechanical option for exiting the car, but with only a few notable exceptions (see the **Audi** video to the right) nearly all of them are hidden and need to be memorized before getting the vehicle. **Tesla** hides mechanical back door pulls behind the carpet in the **Model S** and speaker covers in the **Model X**. The company hides them under plastic doors in the **Model 3** and **Y** and under a mat in the map well in a **Cybertruck**. **Rivian** requires the removal of an entire door panel to get at the mechanical back door back up, and we were unable to find a means to accomplish this. The doors are often ignored by manufacturers — you know, where you keep your children — but **Lincoln** goes a step further, offering a mechanical back-up on the driver’s door only. Admittedly and fortunately, the **Lincoln**‘s doors are designed to unlatch in the event of a power failure. And, as with the **Corvette**, we see that this is by no means exclusive to electric vehicle issue. And on and on. The point is that the majority of attention is on the outside door handles. And while it is true that it can be difficult for emergency services to get inside to help trapped passengers, passengers should have an obvious and immediate means of escape. And what that means is that its well past time for the U.S. to follow China’s lead and ban the use of electronic locks and latches on motor vehicles, period. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Audi, Corvette, electronic latches, handles, locks, Rivian, safety, Tesla --- ### [March transportation sector unemployment down compared to 2025](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/march-transportation-sector-unemployment-down-compared-to-2025/) **Published:** April 24, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BTS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BTS-logo.gif)March unemployment. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) reports that the [transportation sector unemployment](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdata.bts.gov%2Fstories%2Fs%2FUnemployment-Rates-U-S-Transportation-Sector-or-Oc%2F28xr-p3t9/1/0101019d541bd093-c32d925b-805d-4014-bc63-dad8f66b2daa-000000/j-Lb54crKymcJilqibKH4SUkUNTL_3PpPciFSbhTC7c=451) in the U.S. was 3.4% in March 2026. The rate fell 1.2 percentage points from 4.6% in March 2025. The data is supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and has not been seasonally adjusted. The unemployment rate is the total number of unemployed persons, expressed as a percentage of the civilian labor force. Not surprisingly, unemployment in the transportation sector reached its highest level during the COVID-19 pandemic (15.7%) in May 2020 and July 2020. Unemployment in the transportation sector was lower than overall unemployment, which stands at 4.3% and is seasonally adjusted. Seasonally adjusted, employment in the transportation and warehousing sector rose to 6,550,500 in March 2026 — up 0.3% from the previous month but down 1.8% from March 2025. By mode and also seasonally adjusted and most (relevant to this site): - Truck transportation fell to 1,464,100 in March 2026 — down 0.1% from the previous month and down 1.8% from March 2025. - Transit and ground passenger transportation remained virtually unchanged in March 2026 at 492,200 from February but up 0.9% from March 2025. - Warehousing and storage remained virtually unchanged in March 2026 at 1,830,600 from the previous month but down 2.7% from March 2025. ![transportation sector and us total unemployment rate](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/transportation-sector-and-us-total-unemployment-rate.gif) For much more on transportation economic trends[ click this link](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdata.bts.gov%2Fstories%2Fs%2F28tb-cpjy/1/0101019d541bd093-c32d925b-805d-4014-bc63-dad8f66b2daa-000000/iN0TpDTSUrziHC7qkaaom-1uS1wFh8qLgsFy6DJ_V6w=451). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** BLS, BTS, Bureau, Labor, statistics, transportation, unemployment --- ### [Glow Plug, Battery Conditioning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/08/glow-plug-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** August 21, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Glow Plug ![Glow Plug Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/08/glow_plug_symbol_indicator.gif "glow_plug_symbol_indicator")As of 2024, this indicator has two uses. Its origin is as a *Glow Plug Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/), which is found only in diesel-powered vehicles, sedans or trucks. The second is as a *Battery Conditioning indicator*, where an Electric Vehicle’s (EV) main battery is being conditioned prior to charging. - **But moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Diesel engines require heat in the cylinders to operate, which is supplied initially by the glow plugs when the engine is cold. This light will be illuminated when the ignition is turned on until the plugs are heated sufficiently to start the engine. The engine simply won’t start until then. The image will look like a coil or loops in **amber** or **yellow**. In the EV, the light is only seen during battery conditioning and is used by **Kia**. This process warms a cold battery to allow it to accept a charge more quickly. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Glow Plug, indicator symbol, instrument panel light, loops, yellow coil --- ### [Battery conditioning mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/battery-conditioning-mode-indicators/) **Published:** April 22, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Battery conditioning. ![Battery conditioning cooling indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Battery-conditioning-cooling.gif)![Battery conditioning heating indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Battery-conditioning-heating.gif)These are electric vehicle (EV) *Battery Conditioning Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). One or the other will be seen when the EV’s high-voltage battery is set to pre-condition its temperature prior to DC charging. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These symbols are used by **Kia**. When the battery is too hot, the indicator with the fan image will be seen (first image). If the battery is too cold, the indicator with the heat rising lines image will be seen (second image). Both are shown in **green**. These are essentially weather dependent. The EV high voltage battery responds to the temperature of its current environment. ![Glow Plug Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/glow_plug_symbol_indicator.gif)Note one other indicator is used for battery conditioning, and its one previously used for diesel powered vehicles. It too was used by **Kia**. [You can see more on it here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/08/glow-plug-indicator-symbol/)… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** condtioning, cooling, dashboard symbol, fan, heating, High Voltage Battery, indicator, lines, radiating --- ### [Start a Kia with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/hyundai-and-kia-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **Published:** January 13, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Kia with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Kia_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Kia](#Starting_Your_Kia) - [EV9](#EV9) - [Telluride 2027 and later](#Telluride_2027_and_later) - [Most Models built after 2013](#Most_Models_built_after_2013) - [EV button change](#EV_button_change) - [Pre-2014 Methods](#Pre-2014_Methods) - [Forte, Sorento, Sportage](#Forte_Sorento_Sportage) - [Magentis](#Magentis) - [Optima, and Soul](#Optima_and_Soul) - [Borrego](#Borrego) - [Video Help](#Video_Help) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Kia Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kia-Logo.gif)How to Start a Kia with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Kia** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Kia** - **First, if you’re still locked outside,[ click here ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/open-a-kia-with-a-dead-key-fob/)for help getting in!** - **Second, you can find** [**video help here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/kia-videos-help-for-key-not-working/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Kia** uses a number of different ways to start the vehicle if the Smart Key is weak or the Smart Key does not work correctly. However, the companies are migrating all their models to **Method 6**, smartly standardizing the process. That is until **Genesis** seemed to take a temporary step back in 2021. **Method 8** is a new digital option. And if your start battery is still good, we’re going to get you going! Just follow along. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/kia-ev-jump-start-process/) for help jump starting a **Kia EV**! #### EV9 **![EV9-emergency-start-spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EV9-emergency-start-spot.gif)EV9** models are a departure for **Kia**. These models use an emergency start spot located on the center console. It lies alongside and to the left of the wireless charging spot. The spot is marked by the outline of the key fob. Drop the fob on the drawing and start the vehicle as normal. The key fob will be recognized. #### Telluride 2027 and later ![Telluride emergency start spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Telluride-emergency-start-spot.gif)Starting in 2027, **Telluride** models use a similar location as the **EV9**. The spot is located to the left of the cup holders (right). The spot is also marked by the drawing of the key fob. Once again, drop the fob on the drawing and start the vehicle as normal. The key fob will be recognized. #### Most Models built after 2013 ![Kia/Hyun Start Style 6](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_6.gif)The latest models from all three manufacturers — with two exceptions — have a much simplified process. Beginning with vehicle updates in the 2013 model year, simply press the Start / Stop ignition button with the Smart Key while depressing the brake to start the vehicle. We originally named this the back up start **Method 6** , hence the number in the corner. If this does not work in your model, continue on below for a method that will. ##### EV button change ![EV button](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/EV-button.gif)The exceptions noted are first, a new look button marked ‘EV’ (far left) in some **Kia EV**s. The EV button is pushed just like the Start / Stop button above, while stepping on the brake and to start the vehicle as normal. #### Pre-2014 Methods ##### Forte, Sorento, Sportage ![Kia/Hyun Start Style 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_1_.gif)With a **Kia Forte**, **Sportage**, and **Sorento**, the Smart Key is inserted in the Smart Key holder, which is a slot inside the center console. Then press the Start / Stop ignition button while depressing the brake. To remove the Key, press it, then pull. Follow the link to a video below. ##### Magentis ![Kia/Hyun Start Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_2_.gif)The **Kia Magentis** also uses a Smart Key holder or slot in the center console. Insert the Key and then press the Start / Stop ignition button while depressing the brake. To remove, press the Smart Key inward past the detent and then pull it outward. ##### Optima, and Soul ![Kia/Hyun Start Style 4](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_4.gif)**Optima** and **Soul** models use a Smart Key holder or slot in the glove box. The slot is a little higher in the **Equus**. Insert the Key and then press the Start / Stop ignition button while depressing the brake. To remove the Key, press it and then pull it out. ##### Borrego ![Kia/Hyun Start Style 5](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_5.gif)The **Borrego** uses a Smart Key holder or slot in the dash just below the Start /Stop ignition button. It should be readily visible. Insert the Smart Key and then press the Start / Stop button while depressing the brake. To remove the Key, release it by pressing and then pull it out. - **If you need emergency start help with Hyundai models, [click this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/start-a-hyundai-with-a-dead-key-fob/).** - **If you are looking for emergency start help with Genesis models, [click this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/start-a-genesis-with-a-dead-key-fob/).** **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. #### **Video Help** [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for ***videos*** to walk you through the processes. Models examined include Cadenza, Carnival, Forte, K5, K900, Niro, Optima, Rio, Sedona, Seltos, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Stinger and Telluride. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/open-a-kia-with-a-dead-key-fob/ "Hyundai / Kia Dead Fob Help") ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, dead fob, ignition, key, Kia, mechanical key, push button start, remote control, start stop button, won't open, won't start, won't unlock --- ### [New video dropped on our YouTube channel: Open and Start a Kia EV9 with a dead key fob battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/new-video-dropped-on-our-youtube-channel-open-and-start-a-kia-ev9-with-a-dead-key-fob-battery/) **Published:** September 16, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Kia Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kia-Logo.gif)Open and Start a Kia EV9 We have added a video to our YouTube channel demonstrating how to open and start a **Kia EV9** with a dead key fob battery. The model offers a new and unique key hole cover to overcome (below right). ![G90 key hole cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/G90-cover1.gif)The door handle needs to be held all the way open while removing the cover. The mechanical key is supposed to be used to do this but we used a finger nail and feel like the cover could be damaged by the key. And that mechanical key is supplied as a separate part! This is a disturbing trend among manufacturers offering digital options. Read smart phone. However, we have seen software issues that could leave a driver stranded. That separate mechanical key is way too easily lost! Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. You can see the new video on our YouTube channel [here](https://youtu.be/iy_UaFbeLlo), or on our **Kia** page, which now has 17 videos, including those for **Hyundai** and **Genesis** begging to be separated, [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Dead key fob, EV9, Kia, mechanical key, open, start --- ### [Open a Kia with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/open-a-kia-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** September 29, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a Kia with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Kia_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Separate mechanical key](#Separate_mechanical_key) - [Mechanical key in the key fob](#Mechanical_key_in_the_key_fob) - [Hidden Keyholes](#Hidden_Keyholes) - [Two Piece Door Handles](#Two_Piece_Door_Handles) - [One Piece Door Handles](#One_Piece_Door_Handles) - [EV6](#EV6) - [EV9 and 2027 and newer Telluride](#EV9_and_2027_and_newer_Telluride) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a Kia with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Kia** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/01/hyundai-and-kia-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) for help getting started!** - **Second, you can find [video help here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/kia-videos-help-for-key-not-working/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### Separate mechanical key ![2022 Hyundai mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/24-Hyundai-mechanical-key.gif)![2022 Hyundai key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/24-Hyundai-fob.gif)A number of **Kia** models are now supplied with a new key fob and separate mechanical key shown to the right. By 2026, **Carnival**, **EV6**, **EV9**, **Sorento**, **Sportage** and **Telluride** all use this key fob. This trend will likely spread to the rest of the line. To use the mechanical key, a protective cover must be removed and its handle rotated down. In our opinion, this development is a prescription for disaster, as the mechanical keys can easily be lost or simply left behind. There is certainly a smart phone app available from **Kia**, and I can attest to the fact that it works smoothly. However, lock and unlock features are available by paid subscription only. We can’t help but feel like this combination will come back to haunt both **Kia** and **Hyundai**. ### Mechanical key in the key fob **![Hyundai flip key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hyundai-flip-key-15-25.gif)Kia** has used a flip key key fob since 2015 and they remain in use today (2025) in some models. The mechanical key is found by pressing the chrome button on the end opposite the key ring. The mechanical key is released and remains attached to the fob. ![hyundai Mechanical Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hyundai_mechanical_key.gif)To use the most common **Kia** key fobs, press and hold the release button at the key ring end of the remote control or ‘clicker’ and pull the key ring to remove mechanical key. Use the key to unlock the driver’s door. They too remain in limited use today (2025). ![Kia key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia-fob-2.gif)**Kia** added a new fob in 2022 that features all the the buttons on the side (right). The button at the very top — that is, the one closest to the key ring end — is the one to push in order to release the mechanical key. If a key hole is visible, use the key to unlock the driver’s door. ### Hidden Keyholes #### Two Piece Door Handles ![Kia Keyhole Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_keyhole_cover.gif)Starting with the 2014 **Cadenza** and **K900**, the manufacturer adopted the hidden keyhole trick. The **Optima** and **Sportage** were added in 2016. These models all feature a two-piece door handle. As shown in the image to the right, press the mechanical key into the slot found under the cover at the back of the driver’s door handle (1) and pull forward and up by hand (2). Pulling the cap while holding some upward pressure will work best. There is a black button in the slot that is being pushed up with the key in this move and the cap is immediately to move! ![Hyundai hybrid door unlock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hyundai-hybrid-door-unlock.gif)A “hybrid” of this was introduced in 2024 in the **Sorento** and **Telluride**. The mechanical key is again slipped into a slot beneath the back of the door handle and pushed upwards. Now however, a small cover, seen in blue to the right, is slid to the side and out of the way. This should be done when the mechanical key is still inserted and pushed upward. The keyhole is then revealed. And yes, with the two-piece handle one way or another **you must pull a piece of your car off**, but its ok! The cover will come off exposing the keyhole. #### One Piece Door Handles ##### EV6 ![Hyundai flush handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hyundai-flush-handle.gif)**Kia EV6** vehicles feature a flush door handle.  A push on the front of the handle will rotate the rear part outward. Then pull the handle out as far as it will go. The key hole is immediately visible (right). The mechanical key can be inserted and turned to unlock the vehicle. ##### EV9 and 2027 and newer Telluride ![G90 key hole cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/G90-cover1.gif)The **EV9** is a very special case. Once again, to access the key hole, the front of the door handle is pushed inward, after which the entire handle can be pulled outward. This exposes a small cover at the back (right) which must be removed. The mechanical key is supposed to be used to do this but we used a finger nail and feel like the cover could be damaged by the key. The key hole is now exposed for use by the mechanical key. Check our [videos](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for additional help. Models examined include Cadenza, Carnival, Forte, K5, K900, Niro, Optima, Rio, Sedona, Seltos, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Stinger and Telluride. Model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/01/hyundai-and-kia-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, ignition, key, Kia, mechanical key, one piece door handle, push button start, remote control, Start/Stop buttun, two piece door handle, won't open won't open, won't start won't start, won't unlock --- ### [Open a Hyundai with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/hyundai-and-kia-dead-fob-help/) **Published:** April 18, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Hyundai logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hyunda-logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Open a Hyundai with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Hyundai_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Hidden Keyholes](#Hidden_Keyholes) - [Two Piece Door Handles](#Two_Piece_Door_Handles) - [One Piece Door Handles](#One_Piece_Door_Handles) - [Digital Unlock Options](#Digital_Unlock_Options) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a Hyundai with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Hyundai** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside,** [**click here** ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/start-a-hyundai-with-a-dead-key-fob/)**for help getting started!** - **Second, you can find** [**video help here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **![Hyundai flip key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hyundai-flip-key-15-25.gif)Retrieving the mechanical key** **Hyundai** has used a flip key key fob since 2015 and they remain in use today (2025) in some models. The mechanical key is found by pressing the chrome button on the end opposite the key ring. The mechanical key is released and remains attached to the fob. ![hyundai Mechanical Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hyundai_mechanical_key.gif)To use the most common **Hyundai** key fobs, press and hold the release button at the key ring end of the remote control or ‘clicker’ and pull the key ring to remove mechanical key. Use the key to unlock the driver’s door. They too remain in limited use today (2025). Newer version key fobs are available that look very similar and operate in the same way, with one primary exceptions, found next. ![Hyundai key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hyundai-fob-19-25.gif)The exception come in the form of key fobs with the mechanical release on the back, which. **Hyundai** began using in 2019 (right). Push the button in order to release the mechanical key. If a key hole is visible, use the key to unlock the driver’s door. With the introduction of the **Ionic 6** in 2022, **Hyundai** began ![2022 Hyundai mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/24-Hyundai-mechanical-key.gif)![2022 Hyundai key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/24-Hyundai-fob.gif)supplying a new key fob and separate mechanical key shown to the right. This fob has spread to other models as well. To use the mechanical key, a protective cover must be removed and its handle rotated down. In our opinion, this development is a prescription for disaster, as the mechanical keys can easily be lost or simply left behind, so by all means activate the additional unlock features described below! There is certainly a smart phone app available from **Hyundai**. However, lock and unlock features are available by paid subscription only. We can’t help but feel like this combination will come back to haunt both **Hyundai** and **Kia**, which is now using the same fobs. #### **Hidden Keyholes** ##### **Two Piece Door Handles** Starting with the 2014 **Hyundai Genesis**, (prior to the new independent **Genesis** line, which debuted in 2017), the manufacturer adopted the hidden keyhole ![Kia Keyhole Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_keyhole_cover.gif)trick. Several other **Hyundai** models have been added since, namely the **Santa Fe**, in 2024, and **Venue**. These models all feature a two-piece door handle. As shown in the image to the left, press the mechanical key into the slot found under the cover at the back of the driver’s door handle (1) and pull forward and up by hand (2). Pulling the cap while holding some upward pressure will work best. There is a black button in the slot that is being pushed up with the key in this move and the cap is immediately to move! ![Hyundai hybrid door unlock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hyundai-hybrid-door-unlock.gif)A “hybrid” of this was introduced in 2020 in the **Sonata**. By 2024, it is found in the **Elantra**, **Santa Cruz**, and **Tucson**. The mechanical key is again slipped into a slot beneath the back of the door handle and pushed upwards. Now however, a small cover, seen in blue to the left, is slid to the side and out of the way. This should be done when the mechanical key is still inserted and pushed upward. The keyhole is then revealed. ![2024 Kona door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kona-door-handle.gif)The redesign of the **Kona** brings with it a new and odd door two-piece handle, as seen to the left. It still features a cap that hides the key hole, which must be removed. It looks like the others, but to get at the key hole, lift the door handle and hold it in the open position. Slip the mechanical key into the open slot in the cap from *behind* it and rotate the cap upwards. It will come free, exposing the key hole. And yes one way or another you must **pull a piece of your car off, but its ok**! The cover will come off exposing the keyhole. ##### **One Piece Door Handles** ![Santa Fe handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Santa-Fe-door-cover3.gif)In 2019, a very different hidden key hole style was introduced in the **Hyundai Santa Fe** (removed in 2024)**,** the new **Palisade** model a year later and the **Elantra** in 2021. The handle for all intents and purposes is one piece, but a small piece of horizontal trim located just behind the black entry button (arrow) is removable. Pull the handle outward. This exposes another small black button just behind the handle (2, below). *Look at the handle from behind to find it.* ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Santa-Fe-button.gif)Push the button inwards using the mechanical key. This releases the trim piece that can be swung away exposing the keyhole. The key can then be turned to unlock the car. Pull the key out before opening the door to avoid damaging the door handle. We have a **video** of the process [on this page](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). **![Hyundai flush handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hyundai-flush-handle.gif)**Afterwards, the cover can be pressed back on, but your immediate concern is getting into your car. **Ionic, Ionic 5** and **Ionic 6** vehicles feature a flush door handle.  A push on the front of the handle will rotate the rear part outward. Then pull the handle out as far as it will go. In all vehicles except the **Nexo**, the key hole is immediately visible (left). The mechanical key can be inserted and turned to unlock the vehicle. ![Hyundai flush handle plug](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hyundai-flush-handle-plug.gif)![G90 key hole cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/G90-cover1.gif)In the **Nexo**, a plug protects the key hole, likely from water and debris. Use the mechanical key to pry the plug away (first image right) and then insert the key to unlock the car. The **Ioniq 9** adds another twist. It is essentially a copy of the **Kia EV9** door handle and emergency opening process. ![Ioniq 9 keyholecover removed](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ioninq-9-keyhole-cover-removed.gif)![Ioniq 9 keyhole cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ioninq-9-keyhole-cover.gif)To get access to the key hole behind the vehicle’s flush door handle, press the front part of the door handle inward and then  pull the door handle out fully. This exposes a cover at the back and under the handle which must be removed (right). We were able to remove the cover using a finger nail to get beneath it and rotating it towards the back of the car. The key hole is then exposed (far right) for use with the mechanical key. #### **Digital Unlock Options** ![Genesis digital key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Genesis-digital-key.gif)**Hyundai** vehicles that include a separate mechanical key include two digital options and a facial recognition option. Digital options include a pre-registered card key and a smart phone app on a registered smart phone. The card key and app can also start the car. However, facial recognition will only open the vehicle, so the key fob, card key or smart phone app will be needed to start the car. Place the registered smart phone or card key against the pad for two seconds to unlock the driver’s door and for four seconds to unlock all the doors. ![Genesis face recognition](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Genesis-face-recon.gif)Facial recognition is accomplished using a camera mounted in the pillar behind the driver’s door. Again, this will only allow entry and other means will be needed to start the car, so this is of limited value. However, given that the mechanical key is supplied separately and can be far too easily misplaced, we highly recommend following the instructions in the owner’s manual to activate both the smart phone and facial recognition features as back up entry options and to keep the card key with you at all times. Also, check our [**videos**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for additional help. Models examined include Accent, IONIQ, Ionic 5, Ionic 6, Ioniq 9, Kona, Elantra, NEXO, Palisade, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, Veloster and Venue. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/start-a-hyundai-with-a-dead-key-fob/ "Hyundai / Kia Dead Key Fob Help - Part II") ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) > [Start a Kia with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/hyundai-and-kia-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, hyundai, ignition, IONIQ, key, mechanical key, one piece door handle, push button start, remote control, Santa Fe, Start/Stop button, two piece door handle, Venue, won't open, won't start, won't unlock --- ### [CR asks red or yellow turn signals?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/cr-asks-red-or-yellow-turn-signals/) **Published:** April 16, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Consumer Reports logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consumer-Reports-logo.gif)Red or yellow. [Consumer Reports (CR) published an article](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/why-do-some-cars-have-red-turn-signals-and-others-yellow-a9058188847/?EXTKEY=EE642BAAC&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260414_cromc_engagewkly&utm_segment=basicnvr&bt_ee=Fju%2B2XHlAcPNvsQvf9Di82xkG7OdSHTHS1jP8KIV7HneNBRGckTHcdghVonyLuO6&bt_ts=1776205813952) on the use of red or yellow turn signals — “Why Do Some Cars Have Red Turn Signals and Others Yellow?” Curiosity drew a read, which turned out to have a truly serious side. While regulations in the States allow either, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [(NHTSA) study](https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/811115) found that yellow “signals show a 5.3% greater effectiveness compared to red signals in reducing two-vehicle crashes where a lead vehicle is rear-struck in the act of turning left, turning right, merging into traffic, changing lanes, or entering/leaving a parking space.” This is nothing to sneeze at. The article briefly discusses why red is used at all, but only speculates on the reasons. It’s most likely a cost issue. But this is clearly a safety issue. Why do a study and then not act on what are clear results favoring the use of yellow signals? Next time we are in contact with NHTSA, we will weigh in on the matter. And we’ll spread the word as well. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** consumer reports, CR, NHTSA, red, turn signals, yellow --- ### [Active or Advanced Cruise Control Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Active Cruise Control](#Active_Cruise_Control) - [Many More Variations](#Many_More_Variations) - [Opel Semi-adaptive?](#Opel_Semi-adaptive) - [Black and White trend](#Black_and_White_trend) - [Advances and Color Confusion](#Advances_and_Color_Confusion) - [Buick,  Cadillac](#Buick_Cadillac) - [Jeep](#Jeep) - [Skoda](#Skoda) - [BMW and Mini](#BMW_and_Mini) - [Porsche](#Porsche) - [Smart](#Smart) - [Fault Indicators](#Fault_Indicators) ## Active Cruise Control *![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/adaptive_cruise_control_indicator_symbol_flip.gif)![Active Cruise Control Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/adaptive_cruise_control_indicator_symbol.gif "adaptive_cruise_control_indicator_symbol")![Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ACC_indicator.gif "ACC_indicator")*![Drive control active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Drive-control-active-indicator.gif)These are *Active* or *Advanced* or *Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture symbols"). The first symbols add a car to the speedometer (the dial) and arrow (pointer) found in another symbol. Again, unfortunately it is not immediately clear to the average driver just what it is trying to say. The car indicates that the system is responding to traffic ahead and the arrow indicates a speed has been set. Note also that some manufacturers may call these systems *Smart* or *Intelligent Cruise Control*. The manufacturer using the **blue** image with the numbers **999** below the speedometer calls the system *Drive Control*. It is essentially *Active Cruise Control*. - **Also, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** There are lots more related symbols shown below. Over time, these indicators have evolved so that it is nearly impossible to distinguish one from another. Each manufacturer takes liberties with very similar images while using them to mean very different things. Please consult the manual from your manufacturer to know exactly why a particular indicator is being displayed in your vehicle. ### Many More Variations ![Follow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Follow-mode-indicator.gif)![Follow Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Follow_mode_indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Follow_mode_off_indicator.gif)![Active cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/lane-keeping-2.gif)![Distance setting indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Distance_set.gif)![Distance chosen 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Distance-chosen-1.gif)![Distance chosen 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Distance-chosen-2.gif)![Distance chosen 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Distance-chosen-3.gif)More variations of the symbol shows a car seemingly being followed by a double arrow, the back one of which is open. It may also appear as simply lane lines around broken lines or broken lines alone. It will show in **green** when the system is turned on and amber when actually adjusting the distance to a vehicle ahead. They will appear as well when a distance is being set in the system by the driver. And depending on the manufacturer, a specific *Follow Mode* can be turned *OFF* and the indicator seen in **gray.** Other symbols may appear in gray scale as well, showing the relative chosen distance between vehicles. ![Collision warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Collision-warning-indicator.gif)![Adaptive Cruise Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Adaptive.gif)![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Adaptive-gr.gif)![Adaptive cruise control on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Adaptive-wh.gif)These additional indicators may or may not appear to have lines radiating like heat waves from the roof. They are meant intended to imply a forward looking radar. The system is active if this indicator is shown. The color is up to the manufacturer, so do check your manual. If it is seen in white or gray scale, it generally means that the system is on but a speed has not been chosen. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Object-detected-indicator-gr.gif)![Oblect Detected Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Object-detected-indicator.gif)![Object detected indicator white](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Object-detected-indicator-white.gif)Another variation has the first image above adding a vehicle in front indicating a vehicle has been detected ahead. The images above may simply go from **green** and turn to **yellow/amber/orange** or **red** when a vehicle detected ahead is too close. An image of a foot on a pedal may also be shown, which is a warning to use the brakes. Again, consult you manual to learn what your manufacturer has chosen for color. ![Adaptive cruise control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Adaptive-cruise-control-fault.gif)![SCC Warning Indicator 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SCC_warning_indicator_2.gif)![Smart Cruise Control Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SCC_warning_indicator.gif)![Smart Cruise Control Radar Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SCC_radar_warning_indicator.gif)Bucking the trend is this indicator from Maserati and others, which adds an exclamation point, is a fault indicator. The adaptive cruise control system sensors may be blocked, which a car wash may remedy, or the system may require service. The number of lines between the vehicles represents the following distance that has been set. The more lines, the greater the distance. If the distance is changed, the **black** and **white** image may be seen temporarily  noting the new distance. ![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/adaptive_cruise_control_indicator2.gif)*![Active Cruise Control Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/adaptive_cruise_control_indicator_symbol.gif "adaptive_cruise_control_indicator_symbol")*![SCC vehicle detected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/SCC_vehicle_retected.gif)![Adaptive cruise control set indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Adaptive-cruise-control-set.gif)In the case of these images, also in green, the vehicle is seen “open” in the first image. That is, the color is not filled in, indicating that there is no vehicle ahead. In the second, the vehicle is colored in, indicating a vehicle is in fact ahead. The third image adds a distance control feature. The number of lines indicates the distance that will be maintained. The more lines, the greater the distance. The last one, from Maserati, is simply a speed has been set indicator. Once again, please consult your vehicle manufacturer’s manual to know exactly why one of this wide array of lights is on. #### Opel Semi-adaptive? ![Semi-adaptive cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Semi-adaptive-cruise-control.gif)We ran into this variation from Opel while updating their symbols page. The main difference that we can find is that it, of course, has a slightly different indicator symbol. We had to dig in to understand why it is semi-adaptive. We didn’t find a difference. It operates like any adaptive system, and we [discuss it more fully here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/semi-adaptive-cruise-control-indicator/). ### Black and White trend ![Active cruise control ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/adaptive_cruise_control_ready_indicator.gif)![Intelligent active cruise control ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Intelligent-active-cruise-control-ready.gif)![Adaptive cruise control ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Adaptive-cruise-control-ready.gif)A growing trend is to show the images in black and white when a system, in this case *Active Cruise Control*, is ready to use. The first one to the left is just that, and Active Cruise Control ready indicator. The second adds a sign to the image and is an *Intelligent Active Cruise Control* ready indicator. It adds *Traffic Sign Recognition* to the cruise control system. ![ACC indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ACC-indicator.gif)Variously called *Radar Controlled,* *Adaptive Cruise Control* ([ACC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), *Advanced Smart Cruise Control* ([ASCC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) or even *Distance Control Assist* (DCA), the systems operate the same way. It is not warning of an imminent collision, but rather showing that the cruise control system will maintain the speed needed to maintain the proper distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. The text symbol ACC in **yellow/amber** indicates a fault in the system. ### Advances and Color Confusion #### Buick,  Cadillac ![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Adaptive-cruise-control-indicator.gif)![Adaptive cruise control active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adapt-cruise-control.gif)This indicator version attempts to show just the top of a speedometer with an arrow indicating where the speed is set. We’ve found it only in limited use in some **Buick** models and extensively in newer **Cadillac** models. It is likely be the result of the use of an electronic rather than analog speedometer. The companies use other indicators as well. The images do not appear to offer any additional information, useful or otherwise. It appears in **gray scale** in the vehicle’s information display when the system is ready and goes to **green** when set and active. #### Jeep **![Adaptive cruise set](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-cruise-5.gif)![Adaptive cruise with target](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-cruise-6.gif)![Adaptive cruise ready](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-cruise-8.gif)Jeep** uses two styles of indicators to describe the same thing and does so in the same model years! The first set is very similar to some seen above. There is enough variation to warrant adding them here. The set starts as **green** , with the first being an on indicator and the second adding the detection of a vehicle in front. It finishes in **black** and **white** as a ready indicator. ![Adaptive cruise on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-cruise-10.gif)![Adaptive cruise with target](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-cruise-9.gif)![Adaptive cruise ready](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-cruise-7.gif)The company also uses another whole set that simply has an odd look. While the radiating lines emanating forward or up are the same, what’s behind it in no way resembles the front of a vehicle as the others above do. More like a letter M with an empty block in front of the second symbol. They serve the same purpose as those shown above. The last again is in black and white as a ready indicator. #### Skoda ![Active cruise control ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/adaptive_cruise_control_ready_indicator.gif)![ACC off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ACC-off-indicator.gif)![Roundabout ahead indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Roundabout-ahead.gif)![Intersection ahead indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Intersection-ahead.gif)![Curve ahead indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Curve-ahead.gif)Skoda uses this set of **black** and **white** images differently than anyone else. The first simply says the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is on and the second that it is off.  The next images indicate that the ACC is controlling the speed in anticipation of a roundabout (traffic circle), an intersection and a curve ahead. #### BMW and Mini Another trend, which is rather annoying, is to use the same symbol in the same car, but in multiple colors meaning multiple things. These are from **BMW** and **Mini**, which they label as *Distance Control*. The function is identical to all Active or Advanced Cruise Control systems. Colors range from **red** to **green** and through **white** and **gray**. ![Adaptive cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-cruise-red.gif)![Adaptive cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-cruise-gr.gif)![Adaptive cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-gray.gif)![Adaptive cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-wh.gif)A **red** indicator tells the driver that a collision with a vehicle in front is imminent and efforts should be made to avoid it. In **green**, the system is telling the driver a vehicle is detected ahead, but there is ample space. In **gray**, the system is telling the driver that conditions are not adequate for it to work. The system is deactivated and applying the brakes and will do so until the driver takes control until you actively resume control. Essentially, the system is assuming the worst. And finally in **white**, the system is unavailable because the vehicle is being accelerated. We are convinced that a **yellow/amber/orange** version will be added at some point to indicate a fault in the system. #### Porsche ![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-control-red.gif)![Adaptive cruise control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-control-fault-indicator.gif)![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-control-green.gif)![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-control-gray.gif)This set is from Porsche, and does include a fault indicator. The set works very much like the one above  while skipping the white symbol. In **red**, the system requires the driver to take control. The **yellow/amber/orange** version is the fault indicator. In **green** everything is working as expected, while in **gray** the system is on standby but active. In each case a vehicle has been detected, Note that the company features an identical set without a car present. The system, which is part of Porsche’s driver assist system, is operating as cruise control only, which is where we show the symbols. [Follow this link to see them.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/cruise-control-indicator-symbols/) #### Smart ![Adaptive CC active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-CC-active.gif)![Adaptive CC ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-CC-ready.gif)![Adaptive CC fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-CC-fault.gif)The **Smart** division of **Mercedes-Benz** has taken a very different road, beginning with the 2024 **Smart 5** model. Gone are the speedometer dials and images of cars. Now they are using a semi circle with a number in it and the word MAX below. The circle is meaningless, but the number is the set speed and we can assume that MAX is the maximum speed. In **blue**, the system is active. In **gray** the system is ready and the **yellow/amber/orange** version that adds an exclamation point is a fault indicator as would be expected. Note that the company also uses a very different set in a system titled *Smart Pilot Assist* that includes adaptive cruise control. The symbols use more the more traditional dial and auto images. [See the page here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/smart-pilot-assist-indicators/) ### Fault Indicators ![Smart Cruise Control Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SCC_warning_indicator.gif)![SCC Warning Indicator 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SCC_warning_indicator_2.gif)![Smart Cruise Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/SCC_malfunction_4.gif)![SCC malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/SCC_malfunction_3.gif)All these symbols indicate a problem with the system. The symbols on the far left add the exclamation point to the car and speedometer inside the image. Your dealer or good service center will be ![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Adaptive-cruise-control.gif)![Adaptive cruise warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Adaptive-cruise-warning.gif)![Adaptive cruise control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-control-fault-indicator.gif)needed to resolve the issue. The same is likely true of the next gray scale images, as they would appear in the message area on the instrument panel. These will be accompanied by text describing the problem, which may be as simple as dirty sensors resolved by a car wash. Your vehicle will otherwise operate normally. ![Radar Blocked Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/11/radar_blocked_indicator.gif)![Check Smart Cruise Radar](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/SCC_radar_warning2.gif)![Smart Cruise Control Radar Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SCC_radar_warning_indicator.gif)These symbols are meant to indicate that the system’s radar or camera is blocked. To the left is one showing an arrow pointing the front of the vehicle (or a rectangle or box with two lines in it!) and to the right is one with the familiar exclamation point next to a car with lines in front of it (or behind it). The same is true of the gray scale image on the right as it would appear in a message area on the instrument panel. Cameras or more commonly radar are used to detect another vehicle in front of yours, and so long as they are blocked, the advanced cruise control system cannot function. If cleaning the front of the car does not clear the symbol, there may be a malfunction, which your dealer will need to address. Standard cruise control can continue to operate, if you choose to use it the vehicle itself is fine. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** active cruise control, adaptive cruise control, arrow, car followed by double arrow, car symbol, dial, exclamation point, heat waves, instrument cluster light, lines behind car, lines radiating from roof, Radar Controlled, speed control symbol --- ### [Predictive speed assist indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/predictive-speed-assist-indicators/) **Published:** April 13, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Speed assist.](#Speed_assist) - [Cadillac, Audi](#Cadillac_Audi) - [Land Rover](#Land_Rover) ## Speed assist. ![Left curve indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Left-curve-indicators.gif)![Right curve indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Right-curve-indicators.gif)These are *Predictive Speed Assist Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). This pair are from **Ford** and are a large part of Advanced and Adaptive Cruise Control Systems. They are shown as curved arrows, either left or right. They go from **gray** to **blue** as speed is adjusted. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** In effect, cruise control “sees” a curve ahead and adjusts the vehicle’s speed accordingly, generally down. When the system detects a curve or highway exit, the vehicle starts to decelerate, and the indicator appears. ### Cadillac, Audi **![Curve speed adapt](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Adaptive3.gif)![Adaptive cruise control and curve control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Adaptive_combined.gif)![Curve ahead indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Curve-ahead-indicator-2.gif)Cadillac** and **Audi** use different symbols to account for essentially the same process. Their systems also have the added capability of adjusting the vehicle’s speed to account for an approaching curve in the road. The symbols shown are variations that may appear on the instrument panel indicating that the speed is being adjusted automatically, again most likely slowing down. ### Land Rover ![Curve speed adaptation](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Curve-speed-adaption.gif)![Curve speed adaptation fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Curve-speed-adaption-fault.gif)This pair from **Land Rover** also shows a curve in what they call *Corner Speed Adaptation*. The **green** version will be seen when the vehicle has detected a corner in the road and reduces the vehicle’s speed. The lamp will stay on until the temporary lower speed has been reached. In **yellow/amber/orange**, the corner speed adaptation has a fault in this part of the adaptive cruise control system. The vehicle can be driven, but with more attention form the driver. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** assist, Audi, Cadillac, Curve, Ford, Land Rover, predictive speed, speed adjustment --- ### [Ford drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/ford-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** March 9, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Ford logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ford-logo.gif)Drive modes This page holds ***Ford** Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The list of drive modes on [our original page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel. ![Normal mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Normal-mode-2.gif)![GOAT Sport mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Sport-mode.gif)First up are relatively benign set of modes. At the far left is a *Normal Mode Indicator*. It is a simple set of lane lines included the hashed lane separator. The second is a *Sport Mode Indicator* that actually belongs to the set of *G.O.A.T. Mode Indicators* in **Bronco** models cited below. ![Trail mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Trail-mode.gif)![Offroad mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Offroad-mode-1.gif)![Rock crawl indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rock-crawl-indicator.gif)These are three of a set of related drive modes for **Ford** 4-wheel drive vehicles. First up is a *Trail Mode Indicator*. Next is an *Off Road Mode Indicator,* which seems to only replace a tree with a hill or rock. The last is a *Rock Crawl Indicator* which one supposes looks like a pile of rocks and a trail. ![MTS auto indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MTS-auto-indicator.gif)Fortunately, the same vehicles that use the image symbols above offer an AUTO setting, Multi-terrain Select control or MTS AUTO, that will simply choose exactly the mode that is needed. This is an improvement over the excessive number of choices otherwise available. **![Normal drive mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Normal-drive-mode.gif)![Custom drive mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Custom-drive-mode.gif)![Drag strip mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Drag-strip-mode.gif)![Track mode indicagtor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Track-mode.gif)Ford** decided that the **Mustang GTD** needed its own unique appearing drive modes. From left to right are *Normal Drive Mode,* *Custom Drive Mode*, *Drag Strip Mode*, and Track Mode. Of these, only the *Drag Strip Mode* connects visually to the indicator’s meaning. It even takes a moment to recognize a crash helmet in the *Track Mode* indicator! *Normal* and Custom would need to be memorized or looked up each time, so why create these?? Compare them to what was done for the **Mach-E** below. ![Excite mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Excite-mode.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Unbridle-mode-1.gif)![Rally sport mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rally-sport-mode.gif)The **Mustang Mach-E** EV brings in a new set of modes. The first is a re-use of an existing *Excite Mode indicator*, now seen as an *Unbridle Mode indicator* in black and white. The second is *Unbridle Extended Mode*, intended for high-performance driving and is for track and closed course use only. The last is a Rally Sport Mode indicator, which adjusts the Unbridle Modes for high-performance off pavement driving for sprint style dirt and multi-terrain courses. ![Whisper mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Whisper-mode.gif)And because it electric, the **Mach-E** offers up a *Whisper Mode*. Whisper Mode is for relaxed driving and poor weather. **Ford** says it is the best mode for driving in slippery conditions. The mode decreases accelerator response at partial inputs and tunes the steering for comfort. Note that **Bronco** models feature entirely separate set of modes called *G-O-A-T Modes*. You can find [them here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/g-o-a-t-mode-indicators/) Also, there are added [Steering modes here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/steering-mode-indicators/) and [Exhaust modes here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/exhaust-mode-indicator-symbols/), all courtesy of the new **Bronco**. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** daashboardsymbols, drive modes, Ford, indicators --- ### [Water in Fuel Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/08/water-in-fuel-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** August 21, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Water in Fuel ![Water in Fuel Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/08/water_in_fuel_indicator.gif "water_in_fuel_indicator")![Water Trap Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/08/water_trap_indicator.gif "water_trap_indicator")![Water in Fuel Indicator 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/08/water_in_fuel_indicator_2.gif "water_in_fuel_indicator_2")![water in fuel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/water-in-fuel-indicator-3.gif)These are all *Water in Fuel Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) found in diesel powered vehicles. Diesel powered vehicles are equipped with separators that remove water from the fuel.  Note that if you have just re-fueled, the fuel may be contaminated. The engine should be switched off as soon as possible or the fuel injection system could be damaged. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Water in fuel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Water-in-fuel.gif)![Drain water in fuel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Drain-water-in-fuel.gif)Each image includes at least a drop of water or wavy lines or both. Other images are meant to resemble canisters. These filters need to be serviced periodically, and one of these lights serves to tell you when. This filter system is termed a *Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module* ([DFCM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)) by some manufacturers. The final image looks like a tank or box with lines in the bottom half and a possible open area at the top. So unless as noted above you have just refueled, the vehicle is safe to drive, but the water should be drained as soon as possible. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** box, can, car symbol, dashboard symbol, DFCM, diesel fuel, Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module, heavy wavy line, in out holes or pipes, tank, warning symbol, water drop, Water in Fuel Indicator, wavy line --- ### [Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/05/diesel-exhaust-brake-indicators/) **Published:** May 28, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Diesel Exhaust Brake ![Diesel exhaust brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Diesel-exhaust-brake-indicator.gif)![Automatic diesel exhaust brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Auto-diesel-exhaust-brake-indicator.gif)![Diesel-exhaust-brake-auto-indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Diesel-exhaust-brake-auto-indicator.gif)![Diesel exhaust brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Diesel-exhaust-brake-indicator-gr.gif)These are *Diesel Exhaust Brake Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)*. One of the indicators will be seen when the Diesel Exhaust Brake has been activated and is in full strength mode (first image) or in Automatic (AUTO) mode (second, third and fourth images). - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The appearance is that of a less than sign or a sideways V with wavy lines at one end, all inside a circle inside brackets. The latter is a standard part of many symbols associated with brakes. The feature supplies negative or braking torque from the engine. Typically, the engine braking is used for, but not limited to, vehicle towing applications where additional vehicle braking can be achieved by the internal engine power. This preserves the vehicle’s mechanical brakes. The exhaust brake feature will function when the driver toggles it on by pushing the exhaust brake button until the indicator is seen. Normal (Full Strength) exhaust brake mode is indicated by the **yellow/amber/orange** Exhaust Brake Indicator, as is the **green** version. ### Turned Off ![Diesel exhaust brake off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Diesel-exhaust-brake-off-indicator.gif)Automatic or Smart Exhaust Brake can be enabled by pushing the exhaust brake button again anytime after the normal Full Exhaust Brake has been turned on. The Exhaust Brake Indicator will change from **yellow/amber** to **green** when Automatic Smart Exhaust Brake is enabled. Pushing the exhaust brake button again will toggle the exhaust brake mode to off. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** auto, circle, dashboard symbol, diesel, inside brackets, less than sign, sideways V, wavy lines --- ### [An important lesson or two on key fob battery life](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/an-important-lesson-or-two-on-key-fob-battery-life/) **Published:** April 10, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Dead fob icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/app_icon135.gif)Key fob battery Given that half our focus is on the key fob battery, I’ve kept several in my kit, including two CR 2032 batteries. They happen to fit the **Kia Niro** fob. So, when [replacing the **Niro**‘s fob batteries](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/time-to-replace-the-kias-key-fob-battery/) I started with those that in my possession. Neither of them worked. Why? Well, they are on the order of 10 years old, which is just about the end of their unused shelf life. Battery manufacturers give a shelf life of 8 to 10 years — when properly stored in a cool, dry, and climate-controlled environment. The two batteries in possession have spent the 10 years in the trunk of the car. Not what they would consider properly stored! So the first lesson is of course, that keeping spare batteries is not as useful as you might hope. They are, after all, readily available wherever any type of battery is sold. And the second is that the battery in my spare key fob will also get a replacement. It will be ~five years old but there is a small amount of draw when installed. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** battery, battery life, key fob, storage --- ### [Lane centering control (LCC) indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/lane-centering-control-lcc-indicators/) **Published:** July 11, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Lane centering](#Lane_centering) - [Smart](#Smart) - [Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC](#Cadillac_Chevrolet_GMC) - [Ford](#Ford) ## Lane centering ### Smart ![Lane centering off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-off.gif)![Lane centering ready](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-ready.gif)![Lane centering active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-active.gif)![Lane centering fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-fault.gif)These are *Lane Centering Control (LCC) Indicator* symbols. These are from the **Smart** division of **Mercedes-Benz Smart**, which spells center as centre and centering as centering, the system can execute longitudinal and lateral control on the vehicle within 0-150 km/h (0-94 mph) when the system conditions are met to make the vehicle run at the center of the current lane. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Left to right, the **white** symbol shows the system is off, in **gray** the system is ready, In **blue** the system is on and active, and in **yellow/amber/orange** there is a fault in the system. The very center of the wheel includes a nearly indecipherable symbol likely associated with the system. The system, which is very much related to various lane departure systems that can be found here, can support all operations of the Adaptive Cruise Control System, such as speed adjustment and following distance adjustment, and functions like Cruise Control, Car Following, Speed Limiting, etc. within 0-150 km/h (0-94 mph). ### Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC **![Lane centering active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-1.gif)![Lane centering off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-2.gif)![Lane-centering-red](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lane-centering-red.gif)Cadillac**, **Chevrolet** and **GMC** offer a *Lane Centering Assistance* option with its [Super Cruise system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/super-cruise-status-indicator/). It is strictly a hands-on system, as suggested by the two symbols to the left. In **green**, the system is actively centering the vehicle in its lane. In **yellow/amber/orange** or **red** or flashing **red** and with the exclamation point, the system is requiring the driver to take control. Lane Centering Control works when lane markings are clear on at least one side and provided that all functions of Adaptive Cruise Control are available. The system also still requires that the steering wheel is being held by the driver. ### Ford ![Lane centering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-indicator-g.gif)![Lane centering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-indicator-b.gif)![Lane centering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-indicator-yao.gif)This is the first of two sets from **Ford**. A steering wheel is placed along the lane markings. The indicator’s color of the denotes system status. **Gray** indicates the system is on but inactive. In **blue**, the system is active and applying steering torque assistance input to keep the vehicle centered in the lane. **Yellow/amber/orange** may indicate a system problem but if seen with an audible tone it then a returns to **gray** indicates automatic cancellation and back to inactive status. ![Lane centering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-indicator-2-g.gif)![Lane centering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-indicator-2-b.gif)![Lane centering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-indicator-2-yao.gif)This second set follows the exact sequence as above, and only serves to point out the absurdity we face nearly every day. A similar and yet completely different set of indicators denoting the exact same information from the same company used in a different vehicle!!! Here the car between the lanes is replaced by the steering wheel and adds the arrows seen below. ![Lane centering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-indicator-gray.gif)![Lane centering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lane-centering-indicator-green.gif)![Lane centering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-centering-indicator.gif)![Lane centering indicator2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lane-centering-indicator2.gif)This set of indicators is from another manufacturer, which feature indicators with either arrows on either side of lane markings and a car. The use of lane markings in the images is more traditional There is also one that replaces the arrows with a steering wheel, which points to the need to keep hands on the wheel. Like the set above, the indicator’s color of the denotes system status. **Gray** indicates the system is on but inactive. In **green** rather than **blue**, the system is active and applying steering torque assistance input to keep the vehicle centered in the lane. **Yellow/amber/orange** indicates a system problem and/or with an audible tone and then a return to **gray** indicates automatic cancellation and back to inactive status. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** centering, dashboard symbol, dotted line, indicator, lane, steering wheel --- ### [Front Lift System Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/02/front-lift-system-indicator/) **Published:** February 1, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Front Lift ![Front lift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Front-lift-indicator.gif)![Front end lift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Front-end-lift-indicator.gif)These are *Front Lift System Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). If equipped, these lights will appear or flash to indicate when the front of the vehicle is being raised or lowered. With the first indicator, an up or down arrow in the indicator will also be displayed, depending on the direction of movement. Note that the light will then remain on while the front is fully raised. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If so, continue on.** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Again with the first indicator, the system, powered by a two-position lift actuator, can hydraulically raise the front of vehicles that ride low to provide approximately 50 mm (2 in) of increased clearance. The Front Lift System allows the driver to lift the front of the vehicle to enter a driveway, clear curbs or speed bumps and to drive onto ramps or trailers. Further, the front height can be raised automatically using the vehicle’s GPS navigation system. The vehicle can be programmed with up to 1,000 locations. Once the activation button is pushed, a notification appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and ask the driver if the location should be remembered. The first symbol appears as the drawing of the front of a car approaching a raised obstacle with an arrow shown pointing up or down. The second is found in the **Ford Mustang GTD**. The front end lift system allows the driver to raise the front axle to allow for driving over speed bumps or regions of road that require higher clearance. A button on the instrument panel is pressed to either to lift or lower the front end. The vehicle returns to normal ride height if it is switched off. Front lift is not available in track or drag mode or while traveling above 15 mph (24 km/h). **Ford** did not specify a color, so we chose the **yellow/amber/orange**. They also did not note if the arrow points down when the front is lowered. It likely does. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard, down arrow, front of car, indicator, raised line, symbol, up arrow --- ### [Dynamic Lift Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/dynamic-lift-mode-indicator/) **Published:** August 4, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Lift Mode ![Dynamic lift mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dynamic-lift-mode-indicator.gif)This is a *Dynamic Lift Mode Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)*. It is seen when the suspension is being adjusted or when Dynamic Mode is set to LIFT. It is part of the **Acura** Integrated Dynamics System. The company does not specify the color of the indicator, but we believe it falls in the black and white category. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The two horizontal arrows on either side of the bars show the target height. The number of bars will increase and decrease depending on the height, which can vary from 15mm lower than the base height to 50mm higher than the base height. The current height of the vehicle is shown by the lit bars. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrows, bars, dashboard symbol, Dynamic Lift Mode, indicator, suspenson --- ### [Transmission Oil Temperature Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/transmission-oil-temperature-indicator/) **Published:** November 10, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Transmission Oil Temperature ![Transmission Oil Temperature Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/transmission_temperature_indicator.gif "transmission_temperature_indicator")![Auto Transmission Oil Temperature](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/05/at_oil_temp_amber.gif "at_oil_temp_amber")![AT temperature indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/AT-temperature.gif)All these are variations of an *Automatic Transmission (A/T) Oil Temperature Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-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 allow the vehicle’s transmission to at least cool down. - **But first, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** This indicator is generally in use only in 4- or all-wheel drive vehicles with towing packages. Pull over and allow the transmission to cool down or there is a risk of failure. There are still more symbols, below… ![Transmission Temperature Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/transmission_temperature_warning.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Transmission-oil-temp.gif)A picture symbol may also be used. It is a ‘bumpy ring’ with a thermometer symbol inside it. The ring is used to represent a transmission in a number of instances. It may be seen in **red** or **yellow/amber**. Again, pull over and allow the transmission to cool down or there is a risk of failure. ![Transmission oil temperature indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Transmission-oil-temperature-indicator.gif)This comes courtesy of **Ford** and the latest **Bronco** iteration. It too has a thermometer but now embedded inside two gears. There was no need for another symbol style. Also, **Ford** did not note a color, so we chose to use **red**. It means the same even in **black** and **white** — its a warning of an overheated transmission that needs time to cool down. ![Up Shift Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/up_shift_light.gif)![Settings Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Settings-indicator.gif)Do not confuse the third image with these symbols to the right. Click [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/settings-indicator-symbol/) or [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/up-shift-light-indicator/), left to right, for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, AT OIL, black and white, bumpy ring, car symbol, dashboard symbol, indicator, red, thermometer, towing, Transmission Oil Temperature --- ### [BYD ups the EV anti with the Super e-Platform](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/byd-ups-the-ev-anti-with-the-super-e-platform/) **Published:** April 4, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![byd logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/byd-logo.gif)Super e-Platform China’s [**BYD** has launched](https://www.byd.com/en/news-list/BYD-Unveils-Super-e-Platform-Megawatt-Flash-Charging-Electric-Vehicles-Matching-Refueling-Speeds.html) what it calls the Super e-Platform, which re-writes “current” electric vehicle (EV) technology. The company says the tech brings the battery, motor, power supply, air conditioning, and other components up to a full 1000V. Among the upgraded components are batteries that can be flash charged, a 30,000 RPM motor, and new silicon carbide (SiC) power chips, known to handle high heat loads. The chips have a voltage rating of up to 1500V. ### ![BYD charging infrastructure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BYD-charging.gif)Charging upgrades The upgrades result in a charging power of 1 megawatt (1000 kW) and a peak charging speed of 2 kilometers (~1.25 miles) per second, making it the fastest for mass-produced vehicles. Five minutes of charging results in 400 kilometers (~250 miles) of range, easily several times faster than anything available in North America. To achieve this, **BYD** upgraded battery components to create ultra-fast ion channels, reducing the battery’s internal resistance by 50%. The charging current reaches 1000A, and the charging rate achieves 10C, both of which are claimed as world records. The Super e-Platform also delivers a single-module single-motor power of 580 kW and a top speed over 300 km/h (over 180 miles/hr). ### Infrastructure As to charging infrastructure, Lian Yubo, Executive VP of **BYD** and President of the Automotive Engineering Research Institute, stated: “**BYD** has self-developed the world’s first all-liquid-cooled Megawatt Flash Charging terminal system, with a maximum output capacity of up to 1360kW. “Additionally, **BYD**‘s unique ‘dual-gun charging’ technology can instantly transform existing supercharging piles into flash charging ones and fast charging piles into supercharging ones. Our world-first ‘intelligent voltage boost’ charging technology is fully compatible with public fast charging piles, ensuring users can charge at any station.” The company intends to build over 4,000 ‘Megawatt Flash Charging stations’ in China, the only country where the technology will be available. It can be had on the Han L and Tang L models, which are now open for pre-order. **BYD** is a high-technology company with a focus on energy acquisition, storage, and application. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** 1000V, BYD, China, EV charging, flash charging --- ### [Trailer Lighting Fault indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/trailer-lighting-fault-indicators/) **Published:** April 3, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Trailer Lighting ![Trailer lights fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Trailer-lights-fault.gif)This is a *Trailer Lighting Fault indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/) used on some **Volvo** vehicles. It points strictly to an issue with the lighting. Be sure to do a thorough check of the wiring connections before continuing on your way. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The symbol is seen as a trailer with an oval above with lines streaking out. As it is seen in black and white, its likely that text will be seen in the message center confirming the issue. ![Lamp out](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/lamp_out_symbol_2.gif)The indicator to the left is usually associated with lighting issues, but the **Smart** division of **Mercedes-Benz** uses it to indicate a *Trailer Towing Module* fault. The towing module is associated with [Trailer Stability Assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/tow-mode-indicator/) but may also indicate a trailer lighting issue. Start with checking the wiring connections. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, indicator, light, oval with lines, trailer --- ### [Turbocharger indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/04/turbocharger-indicator/) **Published:** April 1, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Turbo boost ![Turbocharger indicator-](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Turbocharger-indicator-w.gif)This is a *Turbocharger indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/). It comes courtesy of the **Ford Bronco**, which does not specify a color or a reason for it to be lit. But it is associated with a Boost Gauge, and we then learned it is seen in **white**. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** **Ford** has used turbocharging technology that it calls EcoBoost since 2009. However, this is the first time a indicator has been specified. ![Turbocharger gauge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Turbo-gauge.gif)We discovered a thread on Reddit that included an image of an instrument panel, which showed that the indicator is at the center of a nearly full circle that shows pounds per square inch (psi) between zero and 20. The number will vary depending on the pressure placed on the accelerator pedal. It remains unclear if the indicator might otherwise be seen, perhaps if a fault is seen in the system for example. EcoBoost is **Ford**‘s brand of turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engines designed to improve fuel efficiency without sacrificing horsepower. By combining smaller engine displacement with turbocharging technology, they provide power similar to larger engines (like V8s) when needed, but with better efficiency for everyday driving. EcoBoost is used across the company’s product line, from 4 cylinder through 8 cylinder engines. ![E=Boost failure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EBoost-fault.gif)![E-boost indicator 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/E-boost-green.gif)Note other similar indicators and systems — examples to the right — are discussed on [the page linked here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/e-boost-indicators/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. Privacy Policy https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/ ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** EcoBoost, Ford, indicator, symbol, turbocharger --- ### [Trail one pedal drive indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/trail-one-pedal-drive-indicators/) **Published:** December 9, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## One pedal drive ![Trail one pedal drive indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Trail-one-pedal-drive-indicator.gif)![Trail one pedal drive indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Trail-one-pedal-drive-indicator-gray.gif)These are *Trail One Pedal Drive indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The system is found on some new (2024) **Ford** off-road vehicles and allows the driver to accelerate and brake using only the accelerator pedal. The vehicles are gasoline powered and are not related to one pedal driving systems found in electric vehicles (EVs) (below). - **Before moving on, is one of these truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Pictographic Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** **Note:** The **Ford EVs** uses the same indicator for “traditional” EV one pedal driving. [Check this link for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2022/08/one-pedal-driving-indicator/). When trail one pedal drive is active, the image displays **green** on the instrument panel. When the system is switched on but is unavailable or on standby, it is seen in **grey**. When active and the driver releases the accelerator, the brakes automatically engage, which can bring the vehicle to a stop. Actual brake pedal use may be needed in some cases. The system can only be used on slippery or loose surfaces. Using it on dry, hard surfaces could produce vibrations, bind up the driveline and cause excessive vehicle and tire wear. ![One pedal driving indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/One-pedal-driving-indicator.gif)For information on EV one pedal driving see [this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2022/08/one-pedal-driving-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 1, dashboard symbol, foot, indicator, One pedal, pedal --- ### [Google Maps adds EV trip planning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/google-maps-adds-ev-trip-planning/) **Published:** March 31, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Google Maps and Android Auto A new feature just [added to Google Maps](https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/google-maps-simplifies-battery-predictions-and-trip-planning-for-350-android-auto-ev-models/) will include battery range predictions and trip planning for over 350 Android Auto EV models. The update adds AI-powered EV charging features to Maps. Once a destination is set, Maps will recommend when and where to charge based on the EV model and battery level, which must be input manually, resulting in an estimated arrival battery level and an updated ETA based on charging time. Google is combining AI with advanced energy models that analyze car details — like weight and battery size — alongside Maps’ real-time information about traffic, road elevation and weather. This will allow intelligent trip-planning features to most U.S. EVs soon. The system is being rolled out now on hundreds of EV models in the U.S. across more than 15 brands. More will be added soon. Kia is on the list of manufacturers that will connected to the feature. The Niro has Android Auto built in, but I have not seen an update. The car requires that a compatible smart phone be plugged to activate Android Auto, so, after adding my car to maps on the phone, I gave it a try. Putting in a hypothetical trip to Philadelphia, no additional information was available (image below). Likely as not, Kia will need to supply an infotainment center update. If and when it comes through, I’ll report back on the feature’s usability. ![Android auto map trip](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Maps-trip.gif) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** Android Auto, EV, Google Maps, Kia, Niro, range, trip planning --- ### [Key fob oddity resolved](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/key-fob-oddity-resolved/) **Published:** March 30, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![FOB app icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FOB-app-icon135.gif)Key fob issue A truly odd thing happened with my key fob today, which fortunately turned out to have a simple resolution. The **Kia Niro**‘s mirrors extend out when the car is approached when locked. Over the last week or so, they have been less consistent and even when they do extend, the lock may not respond. Oddly, there has yet to be a “key fob battery low” warning on the instrument panel. However, today, when the car was shut off, there was a warning displayed. It said “key fob not in vehicle”. I did not have the presence of mind to take a photo. The message disappeared when the **Kia**‘s door was opened, but reappeared when the lock button was pushed. At face value, this makes no sense at all. Why would the car care if the fob was not inside while you were outside? The point is that the vehicle would not lock! When many keyless start car will not start because the battery in the key fob is dead, the back up start process is to touch the fob to the start stop button while starting. This is also [true of newer **Kia** models](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/open-a-kia-with-a-dead-key-fob/) including the **Niro**. So, I stepped back inside and started the car in this way. This resolved the issue, and addresses yet another foible evidently inherent to keyless start vehicles. Like others who have faced key fob warning signs, I’ve had a busy week and have yet to replace the fob’s battery. Given today’s anomaly, and the general knowledge of how to handle fob issues, I will be waiting until the fob stops responding at all to replace the battery. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up start, battery, key fob, keyless start --- ### [Tragedy forces a Hyundai recall](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/tragedy-forces-a-hyundai-recall/) **Published:** March 28, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Hyundai logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hyunda-logo.gif)Palisade models recalled The death of a child has led to a **Hyundai** recall. In a press release in March, [the comany announced](https://www.hyundainews.com/releases/4724) it is recalling certain 2026 **Palisade** and **Palisade Hybrid** models due to malfunctioning power seat one-touch tilt-and-slide or automatic power fold-and-stow functions. The company said that it is ” aware of a tragic incident involving a **Palisade**. While **Hyundai** does not yet have the full details and the incident is still under investigation, a young child lost her life. **Hyundai** extends its deepest sympathies to her family.” The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall number 26V160000 is titled Power Rear Seats May Trap a Person. The body of the recall announcement begins person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury. At least one already has. **Palisade** models in question feature Limited or Calligraphy trim packages. To their credit **Hyundai** is pulling out all the stops to notify its customers noting multiple points of contact including email, vehicle telematics, outbound phone calls, media and in-app notifications and advising them to use caution when operating second and third-row power seats. The company states that its “top priority is the safety of its customers, and additional details regarding the interim software update and final recall repair will be provided as they become available.” A **Hyundai** technical service bulletin discusses a precautionary and interim action is available through an over-the-air update or at the dealership. The update will improve the software logic in the PSU (Power Seat Unit) and BDC (Body Domain Controller) to mitigate risk when operating both the 2nd and 3rd row power seat assemblies in certain Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid vehicles. This software update will improve the automatic power-folding (stow) and tilt-and-slide (walk-in) logic for the 2nd & 3rd row seats to enhance the system’s response to contact with occupants or objects. **Hyundai** adds the revised software logic serves to mitigate risk during the final remedy development phase and should *not be considered an ultimate solution*. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in the recall are searchable on[ NHTSA.gov](https://www.nhtsa.gov/) and may contact the **Hyundai** Consumer Assistance Center at https://owners.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/contact-us. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** hyundai, malfunction, OTA, Palisade, power seats, recall --- ### [Grade Assist and Hill Descent Control Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/grade-assist-and-hill-descent-control-indicators/) **Published:** March 26, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Grade Assist](#Grade_Assist) - [Hill Descent Control](#Hill_Descent_Control) - [Fault indicators](#Fault_indicators) - [Hill Start and Terrain Assist](#Hill_Start_and_Terrain_Assist) ## Grade Assist ![Grade assist 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/grade_assist2.gif)![Grade Assist Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/grade_assist.gif)![Hill descent control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hill-descent-control-1.gif)These are *Grade Assist Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). Grade assist automatically applies a continuous balance of braking and throttle adjustments to avoid slipping or getting stuck on difficult or slick terrain. Thus the speedometer is shown in some images. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** There are multiple versions only because manufacturers present a symbol that feature the profile of their models. The third one above for instance, is from **Mini**., which adds a set speed, chosen by the driver. **BMW** uses the same system and thus uses a similar indicator featuring a more rounded vehicle image. ### Hill Descent Control Generally, these versions will also show a vehicle on a down slope, a common use for the system. In fact, some manufacturers refer to the system as *Hill Descent Control*. The choice of color is left to the manufacturer, so a **yellow/amber/orange** indicator, like those seen below, is not necessarily due to a malfunction, but it may be. You will need to refer to your owner’s manual. ![Hill descent control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hill-descent-control-indicator.gif)![Hill descent control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hill-descent-control-2.gif)![Grade assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/grade_assist-wh.gif)![Hill descent control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hill-descent-control.gif)![Hill descent control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hill-descent-control.gif)![DSR indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSR-indicator.gif)However, **black** and **white** indicators are becoming very, very common, in which case, they are commonly accompanied by a text message. The systems are either on standby and available to use or unavailable. The text message provide the  necessary information. The last image with the letters DSR is a *Downhill Speed Regulation indicator*. A fancier title for the same system. **![Hill descent control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hill-descent-control-gray.gif)BMW** and **Mini** use a **gray**-scale image like the one to the left. The version used by **BMW** feature a more rounded vehicle. The color gray indicates that the system is on standby or is temporarily off line. A set speed, chosen by the driver, is shown and can vary between 2 mph and 20 mph. #### Fault indicators ![Grade assist fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/grade_assist_fault.gif)![Hill descent control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hill-descent-control-fault-1.gif)![Hill descent control fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hill-descent-control-fault.gif)![Hill descent control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hill-descent-control-fault-indicator.gif)These versions indicates a problem with the Grade Assist system or the system has been turned off. And they are seen in the color more commonly used to denote a malfunction, **yellow/amber/orange**. If it is seen, your dealer or a qualified service shop will be needed. #### Hill Start and Terrain Assist ![Terrain Selector Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/terrain_selector_symbol.gif)![Hill start assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hill-start-assist-5.gif)Note that the similar *Hill Start Assist indicators* and *Terrain Assist indicators* can be found on separate pages. [Hill Start Assist indicators (right) are here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/hill-start-assist-hill-hold-and-malfunction-indicators/) and [Terrain Assist Indicators (far right) are here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales --- ### [Low Speed, Crawl and Terrain Assist Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** March 22, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Terrain Assist](#Terrain_Assist) - [Crawl Control](#Crawl_Control) - [Jeep and Ram set](#Jeep_and_Ram_set) - [Malfunction Indicators](#Malfunction_Indicators) - [Hill Start and Grade Assist](#Hill_Start_and_Grade_Assist) ## Terrain Assist ![Terrain Selector Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/terrain_selector_symbol.gif "terrain_selector_symbol")![Terrain mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Terrain-mode.gif)These are *Low Speed, Crawl, and Terrain Assist Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The symbols have a similar look, depicting and SUV-like vehicle on surfaces of various angles and composition. A given symbol will be active only when the system is activated, so if its a surprise, look for an off switch. It will likely have the same symbol on it. Makers of 4-wheel drive vehicles have developed systems to help drivers in off-road environments such as rugged or slippery terrain or steep grades. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Symbols seen in black and white are commonly accompanied by a text message. The systems are either on standby and available to use or unavailable. The text message provide the  necessary information. ### Crawl Control ![Crawl control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Crawl-control.gif)One manufacturer offers this indicator with the set of bars and the word CRAWL above it. It indicates that simply that *Crawl Control* is turned on.  Then the system mode can be chosen: Lo, Lo-Mid, Mid, Mid-Hi and Hi. The range moves from essentially rough roads to very gravelly or snow covered roads. ![All Terrain Progress Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Image3.gif)This **yellow/amber/orange** indicators are *All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) indicators*. It is shown to confirm that the ATPC system is enabled, unlike the fault indicators below. The color is chosen by the manufacturer. #### Jeep and Ram set ![Selec speed control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Selec-speed-2.gif)![Selec-speed indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Selec-speed-indicator.gif)![Selec-speed indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Selec-speed-indicator-gr.gif)Two manufacturers, **Jeep** and **Ram**, see this as *Selec-Speed Control* (SSC) and is intended for off-road driving in 4WD Low only. The companies have also chosen to use the image both in **black** and **white** and **green**. They mean exactly the dame thing, which is that SSC is active. As with the other systems, SSC maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling engine torque and brakes. It is activated by pushing the SSC switch. **Note** that the company also uses versions seen at the opening of this page. ### Malfunction Indicators ![Hill hold off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hill-hold-off.gif)This versions indicates a problem with the systems or have been turned off. This is why it is seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. If it is seen, your dealer or a qualified service shop will be needed. The symbol is shown as a car on an angled line alone or inside a circle which itself is inside brackets. The circle and brackets are commonly used in symbols that involve the the vehicle’s brake system. #### ![Grade assist 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/grade_assist2.gif)![Hill start assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hill-start-assist-5.gif)Hill Start and Grade Assist Note that we have separated *Hill Start Assist* and *Grade Assist* to their own respective pages. [*Hill Start Assist* (right) is here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/hill-start-assist-hill-hold-and-malfunction-indicators/) and[ *Grade Assist* ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/grade-assist-and-hill-descent-control-indicators/)(far right) is here. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** bumpy road, car symbol, crawl control indicator, grade control, Hill Holder Indicator Symbol, hill start assist, instrument panel light, low speed, slanted truck, terrain assist --- ### [Delivery Assist Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/delivery-assist-indicator/) **Published:** March 24, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Secure delivery ![Delivery mode active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Delivery-mode-active-indicator.gif)![Delivery mode on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Delivery-mode-on-indicator.gif)These are *Delivery Assist Indicator* symbols. This is a security system that belongs to Ford Transit vehicles and illuminates [**gray**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/) when you switch the system on. It shifts to **green** when the assist system is active. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The system automatically secures the vehicle when stopped for a delivery. Delivery assist automatically turns off the vehicle and locks the doors when stopped and in Park to make a delivery. If the delivery stop lasts for less than 10 minutes, the vehicle will restart when the brake pedal is depressed. The start stop button will be needed if the delivery is longer than 10 minutes. The system turns off if the delivery stop lasts more than two hours. The system will need a restart beyond this time. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** box, cart, dashboard symbol, delivery, indicator, security --- ### [EV Extended Range Mode Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/extended-range-ev-mode-indicators/) **Published:** June 8, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Range Plus ![Hold mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hold-mode.gif)![Mountain mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mountain-mode.gif)These two [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) are *EV Extended Range Mode Indicators*. They associated with electric vehicles (EVs) power saving modes. Both will most likely appear in gray scale in the vehicle’s instrument panel information center. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Hold mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hold-mode.gif)The first [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) is a *Hold Mode Indicator*.  Its appearance is that of a locked household battery. It is intended for use when a trip is expected to use all of the high-voltage battery’s charge. Using Hold Mode at higher, highway speeds maximizes both EV miles and fuel efficiency. ![Mountain mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Mountain-mode.gif)The second is the *Mountain Mode indicator*. It also appears as a household battery, but overlain by mountains.  It is used when steep grades or mountainous terrain are expected. The mode maintains a reserve electrical charge of the high voltage battery to provide better grade climbing performance, but the vehicle will have less responsive acceleration. Select Mountain Mode at least 20 minutes before driving on steep grades to allow time to build a sufficient battery charge reserve. ![EV mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EV-mode.gif)![HV mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/HV-mode.gif)![Auto EV HV mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Auto-EV-HV-indicator.gif)This is another set of *EV Mode* indicators. This comes from **Lexus** which offers the ability to switch between EV Mode only, Hybrid (HV) Mode only, or Auto EV/HV mode, which automatically moves between EV and HV mode. This in truth, is the normal operation for most hybrid vehicles. ![Charge mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Charge-mode.png)![EV MODE indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/EV_MODE_indicator_symbol.png)Finally, the company offers the ability to set the gasoline engine to charge the battery only, rather than switching back and forth between EV and HV modes. Not that Lexus and other companies have long used the green EV Mode indicator (right) to note the use of the hybrid battery only. ## Maximum Power ![Watts mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Watts-mode.gif)Finally, this is a *Wide Open Watts indicator* symbol. This mode is used for short durations to provide maximum propulsion torque for maximum acceleration. It will not function when the vehicle battery is low and will greatly reduce the vehicle’s range. If the appearance of any indicator is unexpected, it is likely that the Mode selector has been pressed inadvertently. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales --- ### [EV Mode Operation Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/ev-mode-operation-indicator/) **Published:** December 11, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## EV Mode ![EV MODE Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/EV_MODE_indicator_symbol.gif "EV_MODE_indicator_symbol")![EV mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EV-mode.gif)These are *(Electric Vehicle) [EV](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/) MODE Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). Hybrid vehicle manufacturers may allow drivers to choose to operate the vehicle with the electric motor only powered by the hybrid battery for as long the battery will hold out. The vehicle will then automatically switch back to its internal combustion engine. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol (see more below)??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These indicators, with or without the word Mode,  will be seen when the mode has been chosen by the driver, so if seeing one of them is a surprise, look for the activation button. This will generally be on the steering wheel, dashboard or center console. ![EV on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EV-on-indicator.gif)![EV mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/EV-indicator.gif)![EV mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EV-mode-indicator-3.gif)![EV Operation Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ev_mode_indicator.gif)The first two indicators above include the word MODE, but the vast majority of of EV MODE indicators do not. They are generally green and include the abbreviation for Electric Vehicle, EV. ### More Versions ![EV mode on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EV-on.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/EV-later.gif)![EV mode unavailable](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/EV-mode-unavailable.gif)![EV Mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/EV-Mode-5.gif)These variations also leave out the word mode. The first indicates that the vehicle is being driven as an electric vehicle only, as above. But the second symbol adds what is intended to be a clock in the corner. It means that EV mode and the high voltage battery is being saved for a more useful and economical time. It does not and can not indicate a specific time. The last one, with the line through the E and an arrowed circle, indicates that high voltage battery does not have enough juice to operate the vehicle without the help of the gas engine. ![Electric mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Electric-mode.gif)![Hybrid mode mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hybrid-mode-mode.gif)![e-Save mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/e-Save-mode.gif)These symbols come by way of Jeep and their new hybrid models, and are *Hybrid Drive Mode Indicators*. They are seen in **white** in the information screen. In Electric (EV) Mode, the car runs exclusively on the high-voltage battery until its charge is used up. In Hybrid Mode, the vehicle operates on whatever on all the internal combustion engine and battery power available. In e-Save mode, the battery is reserved for later use. ![Green zone indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Green-zone-indicator.gif)This is a *Green Zone Indicator*. It depends on navigation information to tell a hybrid model to extend the use of EV mode in urban areas to protect the local atmosphere. These areas may be parks, hospitals, schools, and the like. Green zone operation can be expanded by the vehicle depending on driver history. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, clock, electric motor, EV (electric vehicle) MODE Indicator, hybrid battery, Hybrid vehicle, I, S --- ### [Swivel seat position or fault indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/swivel-seat-position-or-fault-indicators/) **Published:** December 17, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **Swivel seat** ![Swivel seat fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Swivel-seat-fault-indicator.gif)![Swivel seat unlocked indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Swivel-seat-unlocked-indicator.gif)These are *Swivel Seat Position or Fault indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The first, in **yellow/amber/orange**, will be seen if a fault is present in the system and it is not possible to check the correct position of the seats. The second, in **red**, will be seen if one or both of the seats are not locked in the forward facing position. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These symbols are found in [**Ram ProMaster** vehicles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/ram-warning-lights-and-symbols/). The front seats may be turned through 180° toward the seat on the opposite side and approximately 35° toward the door. The seat may be locked in the driving position or at the 180° position. If a fault is present and the vehicle cannot check the correct position of the swivel seats, check the status of the swivel seats and do not drive the vehicle until the seats are locked in the facing forward position. If the system is working properly and one or both of the swivel seats are not locked in the forward facing position, it will not be possible to operate the vehicle. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, fault, indicator, Promaster, Ram, seat, swivel --- ### [Subaru Intelligent Drive system indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/subaru-intelligent-drive-system-indicators/) **Published:** March 23, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## SI Drive ![Hybrid intelligent mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/I-mode-indicator.gif)![Hybrid sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/S-mode-indicator.gif)These are *Subaru Intelligent Drive System or SI Drive Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). This system was initially designed to maximize high-voltage battery life in a hybrid vehicle. ‘I’ indicates that intelligent mode is selected, where battery life is automatically maximized. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The ‘S’ symbol indicates that sport mode is chosen, providing increased performance and leaving battery life in the driver’s hands. ![Sport sharp mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Sport-sharp-mode.gif)This is a *Sport mode indicator* with an added hash tag is *Sport Sharp mode*. This makes the throttle more responsive. The entire set of SI Drive options are also now found in non-hybrid vehicles from the manufacturer. If you are surprised to see one of these images on your instrument panel, it is likely that a mode has been accidently chosen. Activation switches are to one side of the steering wheel on the dashboard. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, indicator, intelligent drive, mode, SI, Subaru --- ### [Frost or Freeze Warning or Snow Mode Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/frost-warning-or-snow-mode-indicato-symbol/) **Published:** November 7, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Frost or Snow Mode ![Frost Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/frost_warning_indicator.png)![Snow and ice mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Snow-ice-mode.gif)![Slippery conditions indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Slippery-conditions-indicator.gif)![Weather mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Weather-mode-light.gif)![Icy road warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Icy-road-warning-indicator-1.gif)These symbols are used in two ways. Most commonly it is a *Frost or Freeze Warning Indicator symbol*. Also, particularly those in the colors interpreted as **yellow, amber** or **orange** likely indicate that the vehicle has been placed in *Snow Mode* (below). As a Frost or Freeze warning indicator, the snowflake or ice crystal symbol will come on in **yellow/amber** when the outside temperature drops to within a few degrees of freezing (about 40°F). At freezing or below, the symbol may turn **red**. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ### More Versions ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Battery-temperature.gif)Note that in some electric vehicles (EVs), the same symbol or a similar one in **blue** or is used as a warning that some charge in the main EV battery may be lost or unavailable due to cold weather. The owner’s manual will offer methods for warming the battery. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Frost-warning-2.gif)![Frost warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Frost-warning.gif)The version on the far left, which includes lane markers, is used exclusively to indicate cold weather and the possibility of frost on the roadway. The same is true of the second version, where the snowflake or ice crystal image is shown in a triangle. If the the outside temperature is warmer that 40°F, it is most likely that *Snow Mode*, and if its a surprise, it may have been chosen accidentally. It is activated in a number of ways. There may be a button on the console near the shift lever with the snow flake symbol on it. There may be a number of modes available through a menu activated by a button on the steering wheel or one of the stalks attached to the steering column. In these instances, the instrument panel light indicates that the [*Snow Mode*](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/snow-mode-indicators/) has been activated (see the link). In this mode, the vehicle will start moving in 2nd or even 3rd gear depending on how slippery it is beneath the drive wheels. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard indicator, Freeze Warning Indicator, Frost Warning Indicator, ice crystal, lane markers, snow mode, snowflake symbol, triangle --- ### [Ford recalls nearly 2.36 million vehicles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/ford-recalls-nearly-2-36-million-vehicles/) **Published:** March 7, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NHTSA-logo.gif)Recalls from Ford Just in time for [NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/)‘s Vehicle Safety Recalls Week (March 2-8), Ford recalls some 2.36 million vehicles in a three day stretch. Over 1.7 million of them alone are for potential rear view camera failures. We’ve seen way [too many of these](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/rear-view-camera-display-failures-continue-to-dominate-recalls/) over the last few years over what should be a very established technology. The first group of rearview camera recalls includes 889,950 Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair (2020-2022), Lincoln Aviator, and Ford Explorer (2020-2024) vehicles. In this case, the image on the center display may flip or invert. A remedy is under development and notifications are expected to be mailed April 17, 2026. The second group with rear camera issues are 849,310 Ford Bronco (2021-2026) and Ford Edge (2021-2024) vehicles. In this case, the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, preventing the image from displaying. Here a remedy in a software update is available from a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. Notification letters are expected to be mailed March 30, 2026. Other recalls include over 600,000 Ford Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair (2020-2022) vehicles for potential windshield wiper motor failure and 1,189 Lincoln Navigator (2026) vehicles for the driver’s seat reversing unexpectedly — while driving! The obstacle detection software is at fault here. Finally, over 11,000 F-250 SD and F-350 SD (2025-2026) vehicles are recalled for the potential of rear driveshaft separation and 316 E-350 and E-450 (2026-2027) vehicles for a possible A backup alarm failure. More information is available at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s [(NHTSA) website here](https://www.nhtsa.gov/). Have your vehicle identification number handy. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Ford, NHTSA, rearview camera, recalls --- ### [Off road auxiliary lighting active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/off-road-auxiliary-lighting-active-indicator/) **Published:** March 6, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Off road lighting ![Auxiliary lights indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Auxiliary-lights-indicator.gif)This is an *Off Road Auxiliary Lighting Active Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It appears in some **Ford** models when the lighting is activated and is seen as an oval with lines radiating out as a light with curved lines and a tree as the outdoors. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The lighting is grille-mounted and add supplementary lighting when off-road. They are intended for use only when off-road. The lights are activated by first ensuring the exterior lighting control is in the headlamps or autolamps position. Press Off-Road in the controls menu then press lighting. Press the off-road lamps button on the touchscreen. The high beams are activated next. Note that the off-road lamps will not function with auto high beams activated. Note also that they may have covers that will need to removed before use. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** auxiliary lighting, dashboard, Ford, indicator, off road+, symbol --- ### [Tesla rear door back-up open issue prompts @NHTSA follow-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/tesla-rear-door-back-up-open-issue-prompts-nhtsa-follow-up/) **Published:** March 5, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Tesla logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla-logo.png)![NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NHTSA-logo.gif)Tesla door We’ve now sent a second letter to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), this time concerning a **Tesla** rear door back-up open issue. We did this earlier when we could not figure out how to access[ **Rivian** rear door](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/rivian-rear-door-back-up-issue-prompts-letter-to-nhtsa/) latch mechanical back-up. Regular mail is the only option available in cases such as this where a third party (us) is reporting a potential safety issue. To file a complaint on-line requires a specific vehicle identification number (VIN) is required and as an outside party, we do not have one. The car in question this time belongs to a relative. She is so concerned about the safety of children that she created a clever solution for her **Model Y** and its difficult to see, and interpret, symbol. And she put it so, so well in a text: “Should not have to explain a DOOR.” [We posted on this](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/tesla-customers-create-a-rear-door-back-up-exit-fix/) last month. In the interim, we’ve decided we want to continue contact with NHSTA. In our opinion, all electronic latches are an unnecessary safety hazard. Unnecessary because a mechanical back-up is required. The result is that each door has twice the equipment needed simply to open a door. ![Model Y m back-up back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Model-Y-back-up-back-up.gif)Back to the **Tesla**, the image shows the small “door” that opens to reveal the cable pull has been opened and a “Pull To Eject” tag has been attached to the cable. The tag is the perfect color. And we even love the use of the word “Eject”! Saturday Night Live had a little fun with new door handles ([click here](https://youtu.be/z9Mt9PcoPrM?list=PLS_gQd8UB-hKLJaLq7VCTaUJ8_gtj1gVw)), which is a small piece of this puzzle. And as much as we’d like to join in, given the absurdities involved, that small piece is a part of a much larger and serious problem, one that has actually cost lives. Note that it is easy to connect the issue to electric vehicles, but electronic latches are in use in several gas or diesel powered vehicles as well, and actually pre-date the more widespread use of EVs. We’ve been on the issue for some 10 years and only recently has this been seen elsewhere in the press. And presumably NHTSA is looking into some **Tesla** models, as if they are the only perpetrators. They are not. Our Get Out page, [which you can see here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/), covers no less than 14 manufacturers. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** back up exit, get out, Model Y, NHTSA, Rivian, Tesla --- ### [SNL gets laughs out of serious door handle issues](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/snl-gets-laughs-out-of-serious-door-handle-issues/) **Published:** March 1, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)Door handles We’ve railed for years about [door handle issues](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/), which are really about [electronic door latches](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/nhtsa-looking-into-tesla-door-handles-now-look-into-all-electronic-latches/). But, we can have a sense of humor about the whole thing and Saturday Night Live managed to have some fun them. Our issues with electronic latches centers on being able to get out if power is lost. SNL picked up on the idea that getting out with power is a problem. Their spin centers on being a passenger in an Uber or Lyft vehicle they aren’t familiar with and can’t find a door handle. They go off on car makers for making handles hard when they used to be easy — like the one above. They fixed what wasn’t broken! They finish with a car exec’s childhood experience that led to changes (no spoilers!). [Click here to go to YouTube](https://youtu.be/z9Mt9PcoPrM?list=PLS_gQd8UB-hKLJaLq7VCTaUJ8_gtj1gVw) or watch it below. For the record, we can have a laugh but we still think electronic latches and odd door handles are safety hazards. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** door handles, electronic latches, SNL --- ### [The Ray Highway, a Vehicle to Everything project, to go national](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/the-ray-highway-a-vehicle-to-everything-project-to-go-national/) **Published:** February 27, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![The Ray logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-Ray-logo.gif)Vehicle to Everything Since 2019, The Ray Highway has served as a proving ground for transportation innovation. Now, that Public-Private-Philanthropic Partnership (P4) between the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), [The Ray](https://www.theray.org/), and an expansive Vehicle to Everything (V2X) ecosystem of technology partners and roadway users, will advance to the national stage. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has authorized the GDOT to lead the V2X Pooled Fund Study (V2XPFS). It is a multi-state initiative intended to standardize how vehicles communicate with infrastructure. This puts the State of Georgia in the driver’s seat as the primary architect of the nation’s connected roadway network and its policies. The Ray itself is a nonprofit organization that reimagines infrastructure to be safer, cleaner, and more productive. The Ray Highway is an 18-mile stretch of Interstate 85 in West Georgia that has served as a proving ground for transportation innovation. By deploying one of the nation’s first cloud-based platforms for managing data into information, insights, and interventions, and outfitting fleet vehicles with V2X technology, the partnership demonstrated how freight signal priority (FSP) and real-time alerts for roadway crashes, work zones, and weather hazards can provide agencies and drivers with critical foresight before a hazard is even visible. Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, said “We founded The Ray to be a proving ground for the technologies that will transform transportation. This study is the bridge between our 18-mile lab and a smarter, national network where digital and physical infrastructure stack to support the next generation of innovation.” More on the project [can be found here](https://www.theray.org/our-news/the-future-of-v2x-gdot-to-lead-national-connected-vehicle-initiative?utm_source=The+Ray&utm_campaign=54907071b5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_10_30_04_42_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-40089cde12-586849122). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Dept. of Transportation, federal highway administration, Georgia, The Ray, V2X, vehicle to everything --- ### [Emergency steering warning indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/emergency-steering-warning-indicators/) **Published:** February 25, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Steering warning ![Emergency steering warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Emergency-steering-warning.gif)![Emergency steering warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Emergency-steering-warning-red.gif)These are *Emergency Steering Warning Indicator*[ symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The emergency steering system is part of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and is currently found in **Hyundai**, **Kia** and **Genesis** vehicles. The symbols appear much like other collision avoidance system indicators, with one car behind another but with a steering wheel seen above the second vehicle. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The system is intended to assist steering — and hence the steering wheel — to aid in avoiding a collision with an oncoming vehicle from the front or the side or if a pedestrian or other obstacle is detected. However, When seen in **yellow/amber/orange**, FCA is disabled or a malfunction is detected. It is recommended that detectors be cleaned (or the vehicle be washed). If yhis does not resolve the indicator, a service center visit will be needed. The warning light will blink **red** when the function is operating and assisting with steering the vehicle. ![Forward collision system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Forward-collision-system-red.gif)![Forward collision warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Forward-collision-system.gif)Do not confuse these indicators with the *Collision Avoidance Warning Indicators* noted above. They look very, very similar but lack the steering wheel. You can learn more about these, two of which are seen to the right, [at this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** collision, dashboard symbol, emergency steering, Genesis, hyundai, indicator, Kia, warning --- ### [Factorial silent on lithium metal use in EV battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/factorial-silent-on-lithium-metal-use-in-ev-battery/) **Published:** February 24, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Lithium use Two weeks ago, [we reported on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/karma-factorial-to-build-first-solid-state-battery-powered-ev/) Karma Automotive, Inc. and Factorial, Inc. announcing the launch of the first solid-state battery production program in the US for passenger vehicles, batteries that will use lithium metal. Going over a white paper from **Factorial** line by line failed to adequately address how the volatile metal is kept under control. We also reached out to discuss the issue with them and have not received a response. So, here’s what we know. From the white paper, **Factorial**’s advanced quasi-solid-state lithium metal batteries, branded as FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology), combines a lithium-metal anode, quasi-solid electrolyte, and a high-capacity cathode. This proprietary cell design merges the performance and safety advantages of solid-state electrolytes with the manufacturability of conventional lithium-ion batteries. ![FEST battery design](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEST-battery-design.gif)According to the company, the technology would provide more energy-dense, lighter, safer, and more powerful batteries. Looking at the image to the right, the battery’s safety will rely on the proprietary separator, which is simply not addressed or discussed in the paper. The semi-solid electrolyte also plays a large role by reducing the risk of thermal runaway. Regardless of whether or not we can get a deeper answer to our concerns, **Factorial** continues forward with **Karma** as well as **Mercedes-Benz**, **Stellantis**, **Hyundai Motor Co.**, and **Kia Corp**. Follow [this link to learn more](https://factorialenergy.com/blog/whitepaper-quasi-solid-state-batteries-unlock-breakthrough-performance/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. Privacy Policy ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** EV, Factorial, High Voltage Battery, solid-state --- ### [General Motors recalls nearly 50,000 trucks and SUVs on the same issue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/two-general-motors-recalls-target-nearly-50000-trucks-and-suvs-for-the-same-issue/) **Published:** February 22, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NHTSA-logo.gif)GM recalls [The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/) reported two General Motors recalls that concern a transmission control valve that may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up. Recall ids 26V083000 and 26V085000 impact a total of 44,787 vehicles. Recall 26V083000 is a second round for 1,055 2020 **Chevrolet Silverado** 2500 and 3500, **GMC Sierra** 2500 and 3500, 2020-2022 **Chevrolet Silverado** 1500 and **GMC Sierra** 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. Separately, recall 26V085000 is issued for 43,732 2022 **Chevrolet Tahoe**, **Chevrolet Suburban**, **GMC Yukon** and **Yukon XL**, **Cadillac Escalade** and **Escalade ESV** vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select) for the same transmission control valve. **General Motors**‘ (**GM**) number for the first recall is N252516560 and for the second is N252536750. In the first recall, which is a re-do, dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. In the second, dealers will simply install new transmission control module (TCM) software, and again free of charge. In both cases, owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact **GMC** customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or **Chevrolet** customer service at 1-800-222-1020. NHTSA did not report any accidents or injuries as a result of failing control valves. Vehicle identification numbers can be searched for applicability at https://www.nhtsa.gov/. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Chevrolet, GM, GMC, recall, Transmission --- ### [Max Power mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/max-power-mode-indicator/) **Published:** February 21, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Max Power ![Max power mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Max-power-mode.gif)This is a *Max Power Mode Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It belongs to the **GMC Sienna** electric vehicle (EV), which, when used, adjusts the acceleration pedal “map”. The symbol is a drawing that looks like Thor’s hammer with a lightning bolt inside. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Max Power mode provides maximum propulsion and is intended for short duration use. This is perhaps akin to various Sport Modes offered in internal combustion engine vehicles. The mode is not intended for daily use. Engaging Max Power mode will not change an active drive mode but will provide additional propulsion torque for maximum acceleration. It will not function when the vehicle battery charge is low and remaining in this mode will reduce the vehicle’s range. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, electric vehicle, EV, GMC, indicator, max power, Sienna --- ### [Chinese auto makers in the US market? The door has been cracked open.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/chinese-auto-makers-in-the-us-market-the-door-has-been-cracked-open/) **Published:** February 18, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Chinese autos [CNN reports](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/15/business/chinese-automakers-eye-us-move) that Donald Trump has hinted at a path to Chinese auto makers selling vehicles in the US. The country has access to Canada’s auto market but US tariffs and national security concerns are currently major impediments. But, in a speech in January at the Economic Club of Detroit, he said “If they want to come in and build the plant and hire you and hire your friends and your neighbors, that’s great. I love that. Let China come in.” As one of the larger automotive markets in the world, its clear that Chinese manufacturers would love to get a foothold. And the article quoted consultant Michael Dunne saying that “the average price of a car exported from China last year was about $19,000, while the average price of a new car sold in the United States is around $50,000.” For those of us who remember the oil shock of the 1970s, Japanese manufacturers took 1/3 of the US market by offering fuel efficient — and reliable — small cars. They never gave it back. ![Polestar 4](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Polestar-4.gif)It’s well known that China’s **BYD** has already overtaken Tesla as the world’s largest producer of electric cars and **Geely**, via its purchase of **Volvo** and thus **Polestar**, already has a foothold in the US. Low priced, high quality vehicles from China will present major problems for US manufacturers, should the door be fully opened. It’s a scenario we’ve seen before, and difficult to see that there’s any muscle memory in Detroit. The full CNN article [can be found here](https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/15/business/chinese-automakers-eye-us-move). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** auto manufacturers, China, Geely, markets, Polestar, Volvo --- ### [Toyota drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/toyota-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** March 21, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Toyota logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Toyota-logo.gif)Drive modes This page holds *Toyota Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The list of drive modes on [our original page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel or center console. *![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sport-indicator-white.gif)![Sport s mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sport-s-mode.gif)![Sport s+ mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sport-s-mode-1.gif)Sport mode* indicator. Controls systems so that the engine to be operated continually at higher rpm, enabling a quicker and more powerful acceleration. This is true for hybrid vehicles as well. Steering systems are tightened as well. Suitable for when agile driving response is desired. In some models, **Toyota** provides additional flavors, Sport S and Sport S+, each with increasing levels of suspension stiffness and handling responsiveness. ![ECO mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ECO-mode-2.gif)*![Text warnings](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eco_mode_indicator2.gif)ECO mode* indicator. This mode improves fuel economy through moderate throttle characteristics and by controlling the operation of the air conditioning system, both  heating and cooling. Range in particular is applied primarily to hybrid models, where the high-voltage battery use is optimized for long duration use. When first seen in a Toyota, the ECO mode indicator was **green**. ![Custom mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Custom-mode-2.gif)![Comfort mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Comfort-mode-wh.gif) ![Comfort mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Comfort-mode.gif)These modes are relatively self explanatory. However, *Custom* and *Comfort modes* include the need to choose various suspension, steering and handling settings. As with ECO above, the first use of *Comfort mode* in **Toyota** models came with a **green** indicator, but this and other manufacturers are opting to use **black** and **white** indicators in information screens. ![Expert mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Expert-mode-1.gif)*Expert mode*, found in performance models, reduces or disables stability and traction control systems to allow experienced drivers greater control over the vehicle, particularly for track driving or drifting. The mode allows for more aggressive handling and wheel spin without the car cutting power, whereas standard modes prioritize safety and stability. ![Br mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Br-indicator.gif)**Toyota**’s hydrogen powered Mirai has this *Br* – or *Brake* – *mode* option, which is found on the shifter. It is intended for driving in conditions that require strong deceleration force, such as down-hill driving, etc. The indicator will be seen when the mode is selected, which draws braking power from the traction battery. ![Deep snow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Deep-snow-mode.gif)Note that **Toyota** uses a large number of special drive modes for 4-wheel drive models that [can be found here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/special-modes-for-4-wheel-drive-vehicles/), such as the one to the right. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, drive modes, indicators, Toyota --- ### [Lexus drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/lexus-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** March 14, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Lexus Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Lexus-Logo.gif)Drive mode This page holds *Lexus Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The list of drive modes on [our original page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel. ![Snow Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/snow_mode_indicator.gif)![Custom mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Custom-indicator.gif)Some traditional drive mode indicators that have been in use for some time include *Snow mode* and *Custom mode*. They are relatively self explanatory, although Custom mode involves choosing various suspension, steering and handling settings. ![Text warnings](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eco_mode_indicator2.gif)![Range mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Range-indicator.gif)*Eco mode* and *Range mode* are used when fuel efficiency is prioritized. Range in particular is applied primarily to hybrid models, where the high-voltage battery use is optimized for long duration use. ![ECO mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ECO-mode-2.gif)![Comfort mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Comfort-mode-wh.gif)![Custom mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Custom-mode-2.gif)These are essentially repeats of previously used indicators, but are shown in black and white. **Black** and **white** images are becoming a standard with use of information screens in instrument panels. *Comfort modes* also include the choosing of driving parameters. ![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sport-indicator-white.gif)![Sport s mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sport-s-mode.gif)![Sport s+ mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sport-s-mode-1.gif)In some models, **Lexus** offers *Sport modes* in various flavors, Sport, Sport S and Sport S+, each with increasing levels of suspension stiffness and handling responsiveness. **![Expert mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Expert-mode.gif)![Custom mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Custom-mode.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Eco-mode.gif)![Normal mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Normal-mode-1.gif)Lexus** is wrapping the side of the digital speedometer with drive mode indicators, in truth, too many for the average driver to wrap their heads around much less their speedometers. Given that they are in text, they can be easily understood. Finally, the company has a large set of special drive modes for 4-wheel drive vehicles that [can be found here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/special-modes-for-4-wheel-drive-vehicles/). If you’re seeing one you don’t expect, check the manual for where it can be changed. These are all in shades of **black** and **white**. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, drive mode, indicators, Lexus --- ### [Suzuki drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/suzuki-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** March 20, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Suzuki logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/suzuki-logo.gif)Drive Modes This page holds *Suzuki Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The list of drive modes on [our original page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. **Suzuki** has not added many to the pile to date, but it still gets its own page. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel or center console. ![S mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/S-mode.gif)This is an *S-Mode* or *Sport mode* indicator. **Suzuki**‘s description of the handling results when in use make it seem more like a *Comfort mode*. In any case, the company says “when in use and driving on hilly, winding roads and allows for smoother driving with less frequent gear changing. Also, when going down a steep hill some additional engine braking is added.” ![Eco (economy) Operation Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/eco_operation_symbol.gif)This is an *ECO operation* or *Economy operation* indicator. It is not a drive mode per-se. With the push to improve fuel mileage, vehicles from many manufacturers, including **Suzuki**, will tell you when you are operating your vehicle economically and even aide in the effort. There may be a gauge of sorts also shown in the information screen. Step hard on the accelerator to pass another vehicle, for example, and this light will go out. There is [more here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/economy-operation-indicators/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, drive mode, indicator, Suzuki --- ### [Cadillac and Chevrolet drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/cadillac-and-chevrolet-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** March 10, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Cadillac Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cadillac-Logo.gif)![Chevrolet logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chevrolet-logo.gif)Drive modes Lets start by saying that if you are surprised to see one of these indicators, it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel. **Cadillac** and **Chevrolet** use a bewildering number of mode options that can be set by the vehicle’s driver. In fact, a grid is necessary in the newest **Cadillac** owner’s manual to note just how many options there are! We’ve added it at the bottom of the page. In the meantime … ![V Mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/V-mode.gif)![V max mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/V-max-mode.gif)The first uses a distorted letter V to indicate that *V-MODE* or velocity mode is chosen. V-Mode allows personalization of dynamic driving through the configuration of vehicle subsystems (steering, braking, suspension, etc.) for maximum handling. The option exists only as part of a V-Series vehicle. Vmax came later which gives the driver maximum power and is intended only for limited use. ![Z mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Z-mode-light.gif)![Drive mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Driver-mode.gif)![My mode light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/My-mode-light.gif)Z MODE offers exactly the same options, but in a different model. It indicates that a specific driving mode has been chosen as set by a specific driver. The image of a head and shoulders alone or alongside a steering wheel are MY MODE indicators. Again, drive options are chosen by the driver. ![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sport-mode-3.gif)![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sport-mode-4.gif)![Race mode 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Race-mode-1.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Race-mode-2.gif)![Pro mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Pro-mode-indicator.gif)Inside these modes are the choices that are seen in the grid. These range from left to right from Off road, Sport (2), to Race (also 2) modes. Pro mode is the last image seen, found in the Corvette. ![Off road mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Off-road-mode-1.gif)![Baja mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Baja-mode.gif)![Terrain mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Terrain-mode.gif)The company uses three modes for off road driving. The first is Off Road mode, followed by Baja Mode and then Terrain mode. It is not immediately clear what the differences are, but Baja mode will likely handle sandy ground. ![Normal mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Normal-mode.gif)![Wet mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wet-mode.gif)![Dry mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dry-mode.gif)And there are still more. These include Normal, Wet and Dry modes. These last two are Performance traction modes, which are subsets of Sprot and Track modes. ![Tour mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Tour-mode-light.gif)![Track mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Track-mode-light.gif)These two are found in together in some models. From the left are Tour mode and Track mode. Tour mode are simple lane lines while Track mode actually manages to resemble a race track. ![Rain snow mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Rain-snow-mode.gif)![Weather mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Weather-mode-light.gif)![Snow and ice mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Snow-ice-mode-bw.gif)Various Weather modes are used by the companies. The first is a Ran and Snow mode indicator. The second is an actual Weather mode indicator followed by a Snow and Ice mode indicator. ![Track mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Track-mode-indicator.gif)![Sport mode 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Sport-mode-2.gif)Finally are these, which may be seen in green in older models or black and white in newer models. These include a Track mode (noted above), and another Sport mode indicator. Again, these are all options chosen by the driver. If it is not intended, run through those choices found on the menu button on the steering wheel. Here’s Cadillac’s drive mode grid … ![Caddy drive mode grid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Caddy-drive-mode-grid.gif) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dashboard Symbols, drive mode, indicators --- ### [Subaru drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/subaru-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** March 12, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Subaru Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Subaru-Logo.gif)Drive modes This page holds *Subaru Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The list of drive modes on [our original page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel. ![Track mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Track-mode-8.gif)![Snow mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Snow-mode-8.gif)![Eco mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eco_mode_3.gif)![Power mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Power-mode.gif)The first set are used across the **Subaru** lines and tend to be simple to understand. *Track Mode* spells it out, as do *Snow*, *ECO* and *Power Modes*. No questions as to what they represent. **![Sport sharp mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Sport-sharp-mode.gif)Subaru** recently added six new images that need interpretation. The first is associated with the *Subaru* Intelligent (SI) Drive system, a system we already discuss here. The first image is yet another *Sport Mode indicator* that adds the hash tag to become *Sport Sharp Mode*, which makes the throttle more responsive. The entire SI Drive option is also now found in non-hybrid vehicles from the manufacturer. It originally was designed to help manage the hybrid’s battery life. ![Sport mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sport-mode-5.gif)![Sport+ mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sport-mode-3.gif)![Individual mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Individual-mode2.gif)![Comfort mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Comfort-mode-3.gif)![Normal mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Normal-mode-3.gif)Of the remaining five drive modes, all are new renditions of existing modes found from other manufacturers. In order, they are: *Sport*, *Sport+*, *Individual*, *Comfort*, and *Normal Modes*. **Subaru** itself already a simple *Sport Mode*, but opted yet again to make a new image. The outlier is the Star, where others, including **Subaru** have used a simple capital I for Individual, or actually spelled the word out (below). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard, drive mode, indicator, Subaru, symbols --- ### [Ram drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/ram-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** March 13, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Ram logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ram-logo-new.gif)Drive modes This page holds *Ram Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The list of drive modes on [our original page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel. **![Baja mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Baja-mode.gif)![Rock mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rock-mode.gif)![Mud sand mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mud-sand-mode.gif)![Snow mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Snow-mode-5.gif)![Tow mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tow-mode-3.gif)Ram** offers a set of drive modes for its 1500 pick up; Tow, Snow, Mud/Sand, Rock, and Baja. Transmission, stability control, suspension, and steering systems are all adjusted to accommodate the different scenarios. Paddle shifters will be enabled in some cases. Unlike the illustrations often used by other manufacturers, Ram makes identifying modes simple by using simple text indicators. ![Valet mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Valet-mode3.gif)Another mode is *Valet*. This one leaves only the door locks and ignition active or available for use by a valet to park an owner’s vehicle. Forgetting to disengage this mode will lock out the trunk and glove box, and may be temporarily confusing. ![Text warnings](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eco_mode_indicator2.gif)And even **Ram** can be Eco friendly with the *ECO Mode* option. This mode generally reduces the responsiveness of the accelerator pedal in an effort to save fuel, although the company does not explicitly state this in the manual. It appears in **green**. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, drive mode, indicators, Ram --- ### [Dodge drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/dodge-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** March 15, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Drive modes This page holds *Dodge Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The list of drive modes on [our original page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel. ![Custom mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Custom-indicator.gif)![Valet mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Valet-indicator.gif)![Track mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Track-indicator.gif)![Track mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Track-mode-1.gif)The following have been in use by **Dodge** in models for many years. As simple text indicators, they are quite self explanatory. The modes are accessed from a menu controlled on the steering wheel. Two different *Track mode* variations are found and all are presented in **green**. ![Auto drive mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Auto-drive-mode-indicator.gif)![Custom drive mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Custom-drive-mode.gif)![Drag mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Drag-mode-indicator.gif)![Track mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Track-mode-8.gif)![Wet snow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Wet-snow-mode-indicator.gif)![Valet mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Valet-mode3.gif)This set of drive modes is offered in the new **Charger EV** (electric vehicle) and have transitioned to **black** and **white**. The *Track* and *Valet* mode indicators would also be italicized, but we used pre-existing indicators. Drive modes are chosen using a button found to the left of the center of the steering wheel. And again as simple text indicators, they are quite self explanatory. Note that more specialized *Snow mode* and *Eco mode* etc. indicators can accessed through the [**Dodge** symbols page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-dodge-vehicles/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, Dodge, drive mode, indicators --- ### [Hyundai drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/hyundai-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** March 16, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Hyundai logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hyunda-logo.gif)Drive modes This page holds *Hyundai Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The list of drive modes on our [original page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. And **Hyundai** uses a ton of these modes. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel. ![ESC Sport indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ESC-Sport-indicator.gif)ESC (Electronic Stability Control) can be manipulated to enhance the driver’s control over the car. In this case, the ESC is turned off, hence the **yellow/amber/orange** color, likely for very aggressive driving or drifting. If it appears when the option has not been chosen, it indicates a fault that will require a qualified service shop. ![Drift mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Drift-mode-indicator.gif)Similarly, the *Drift Mode indicator* is also seen in **yellow/amber/orange** for very much the same reason. Stability control must be turned off in order to drift a car around corners. Again, this is used for very aggressive driving and should only be used by experienced drivers on closed courses. ![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sport_indicator.gif)*![sport+ indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sport-indicator.gif)Sport mode* automatically adjusts the engine speed to match the selecting gear ratio while changing gears. It will downshift an automatic transmission when engaged and enables performance shift features when spirited driving is detected, maintaining lower transmission gears to increase available engine braking and improve acceleration response. *SPORT+ mode* is for track use only and is not intended for use under any other driving conditions. ![Text warnings](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eco_mode_indicator2.gif)![ECO + mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/eco_-mode_indicator.gif)*ECO mode* is a driving mode that improves energy efficiency by controlling motors and gear. The acceleration response may be slightly reduced if the accelerator pedal is depressed moderately. Air conditioner performance may be limited as well. ECO+ takes all those elements to the next level. ![Custom mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Custom-indicator.gif)In *Custom mode*, drivers can set the two types of CUSTOM modes, CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2, for different drivers or driving conditions. Drive modes can be set for each component they prefer on the infotainment system screen. - Engine, transmission, suspension, steering and exhaust sound choices are NORMAL, SPORT or SPORT+. - Electronic Limited Slip Differential choices are NORMAL and SPORT. - Electronic Stability Control choices NORMAL, SPORT or OFF. - And CREEP START can be turned on or off. ![Utility mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Utility-mode-indicator.gif)*UTIL mode*, short for Utility mode is found in **Hyundai** electric vehicles (EVs) and allows the high voltage battery to be used instead of the 12 V auxiliary battery for purposes other than driving. You can use the audio and lights of the vehicle without discharging the 12 V auxiliary battery and even use the indoor V2L feature. ![N-mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/N-mode-indicator.gif)**Hyundai** uses the symbol on the left to indicate N mode, which is seen as a stylized letter N. The “N” stands for Namyang, South Korea, which is home to **Hyundai**‘s global research and development center, including high-performance systems. It actually controls the vehicle’s SPORT modes, and thus makes little sense. It is activated by pressing a flag button on the steering wheel. N mode manages the driving dynamics by automatically adjusting the steering effort, and the engine and transmission control logic for enhanced driver performance. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, drive modes, hyundai, indicators --- ### [Skoda drive mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/skoda-drive-mode-indicators/) **Published:** March 19, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Skoda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SKODA-logo.gif)Drive modes This page holds *Skoda Drive Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The list of drive modes on [our original page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/) grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. **Note** that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one of the buttons on the steering wheel. ![Text warnings](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eco_mode_indicator2.gif)![ECO mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ECO-mode-2.gif)![Eco drive mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Eco-drive-mode.gif)Over time **Skoda** has used three separate *ECO mode* indicators. In all cases, ECO mode improves energy, meaning fuel, efficiency by controlling motors and gear. The acceleration response may be slightly reduced if the accelerator pedal is depressed moderately. Air conditioner performance may be limited as well. ECO mode was one of the first drive modes introduced in the industry as fuel economy began to have an impact. Thus those first indicators were **green** and we posted on them separately [on this linked page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/economy-mode-operation-indicator/). **Skoda** now uses a leaf as its mode indicator. ![Normal drive mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Normal-drive-mode.gif)![Comfort drive mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Comfort-drive-mode.gif)**Skoda** uses a number of drive mode indicators in the growing **black** and **white** trend, including the ECO mode above depicted as a leaf. First up are *Normal mode*, which is seen as no more than straight lane lines and is the default mode on start up. This is followed by *Comfort mode*, which we admit is cleverly depicted as a cloud. Both modes feature smooth, quiet rides useful for longer cruises. ![Individual drive mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Individual-drive-mode.gif)![Sport drive mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sport-drive-mode.gif)This is followed by *Individual mode* and *Sport mode*. *Individual mode* allows the selection and saving of driving functions such as engine, transmission, suspension, and steering responsiveness. *Sport mode* makes the response choices for the driver and assumes more aggressive choices. ![Off road mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Off-road-mode-1.gif)![Off road indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Off-road-mountain.gif)Finally, there are *Off-road mode* indicators, which is depicted as a winding path seemingly headed towards mountains or the mountains alone. Braking and stabilization systems are adjusted to accommodate a slower pace and uneven terrain. [Grade assist functions](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/) are also activated. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, drive modes, indicators, Skoda --- ### [N Launch Control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/n-launch-control-indicator/) **Published:** March 18, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## N Launch Control ![Launch control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Launch-control-indicator.gif)This is an *N Launch Control Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The symbol is seen when N Launch is chosen. It provides maximum acceleration when the vehicle is at a complete stop, which truthfully sounds like what any vehicle does when its accelerator is floored. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** However, N Launch is a special case from **Hyundai** in their high-performance, N-branded Ionic 5 and 6 model EVs. When N Launch is selected and in use, the brake and accelerator pedals are fully depressed. The car is “launched” when the brake pedal is released. N Launch is cancelled when the accelerator is released. For the record, the “N” stands for Namyang, South Korea, which is home to **Hyundai**‘s global research and development center. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** checkered flag, dashboard symbol, indicator, N launch control --- ### [Special Drive Mode Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/special-modes-for-4-wheel-drive-vehicles/) **Published:** April 12, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Drive Modes](#Drive_Modes) - [More Drive Modes](#More_Drive_Modes) - [Lexus](#Lexus) - [Yet More Drive Modes](#Yet_More_Drive_Modes) - [Ford](#Ford) - [Toyota](#Toyota) - [And Even More Drive Modes](#And_Even_More_Drive_Modes) - [Subaru](#Subaru) ## Drive Modes ![Mud ruts mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Mud-ruts-mode-indicator.gif)![Slippery mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Slippery-mode-indicator.gif)![Deep snow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Seep-snow-mode.gif)Presented here are a number of special low-speed *Drive Mode Dashboard Indicators* available on some 4-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles. In truth, they appear to be near useless without context, and all would be better presented simply as text symbols, but are not. Note that all of these indicators are the result of having chosen a drive mode, intentionally or otherwise, and when seen in the information display, they are shown in black and white or gray scale. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If so, continue on.** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The first three shown above are *Mud, Ruts Mode*, *Slippery Mode* and *Deep Snow Mode Indicators*, left to right, made available by one manufacturer.  The Mud, Ruts Mode Indicator is shown as a nonsensical combination of a tree, a wavy line, and four straight lines in **yellow/amber/orange**. The Slippery Mode Indicator is seen as a bewildering array of wavy lines, what may be rain drops, and a star or snowflake also in **yellow/amber/orange**. Similarly, the Deep Snow Mode indicator combines wavy lines and snow flakes. So, if you are surprised to see one of these, its likely that the mode has been set accidentally. Again, they would frankly be better represented as text symbols simply stating the mode. ### More Drive Modes #### Lexus ![Mud and sand mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Mud-sand-mode.gif)![Mogul mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Mogul-mode.gif)![Rock mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Rock-mode.gif)![Loose and rock Mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Loose-rock-mode.gif)![Rock and dirt mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Rock-dirt-mode.gif)This next group comes from another manufacturer, **Lexus**, and would seem to make choosing the right one next to impossible. Left to right they are *Mud and Sand Mode*, *Mogul Mode*, *Rock Mode*, *Loose and Rock Mode*, and finally *Rock and Dirt Mode Indicators*. ![Dirt mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Dirt-mode.gif)![Mud mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Mud-mode.gif)![Deep snow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Deep-snow-mode.gif)![Trail mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Trail-mode.gif)And it didn’t end there. Only a few years later, left to right, they introduced a change to the *Dirt Mode Indicator* image, added a separate *Mud Mode Indicator*, a *Deep Snow Indicator*, and a *Trail Mode Indicator* in black and white. Again, why so many modes are needed is difficult to understand, and the differences in drive train responses are likely very, very subtle. ![Auto drive mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Auto-drive-mode.gif)In any case, they are represented as a drawings of a vehicle, tipped or vertical, riding a curved lines or hills and mounds and dots meant to be dirt all in **green**. The first, two paragraphs up, adds a cactus, likely to represent sand, but one could be on a beach! The last one, shown to the left also comes from **Lexus**, who turns the process over to the vehicle in *Auto Mode*! With all the choices, this is the smart one, for the driver and the car, which senses the terrain. ### Yet More Drive Modes ![Trail mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Trail-indicator.gif)![Sand mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sand-mode-indicator.gif)![Snow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Snow-mode-indicator.gif)![Mud mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Mud-mode-indicator.gif)As we noted with the first group, these could all be better represented by text symbols stating the mode, which some manufacturers actually do. *Sand*, *Snow*, or *Mud* are simply spelled out for the driver with a vehicle shown above the text. In all cases, if you are surprised to see one of these, it’s likely the mode has been selected accidentally. It can then be turned off. There are more examples from **Toyota** below. #### Ford [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/03/ford-drive-mode-indicators/) for **Ford** drive mode indicators. #### Toyota ![GR normal mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GR-normal-mode.gif)![GR track mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GR-track-mode.gif)![GR gravel mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/GR-gravel-mode.gif)Here we have **Toyota** and its **GR Corolla**. Yes, an all-wheel drive **Corolla** from the company’s Gazoo Racing segment. The text names require new entries, and we won’t be surprised to find sand and snow modes added as time goes on, In the interim, we have **Normal**, **Track** (it does have a 300hp turbo engine) and **Gravel** modes. Stay home if it snows! **![Mud & Sand mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Mud-Sand-indicator.gif)![Rock & dirt mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Rock-dirt-indicator.gif)![Trail mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Trail-indicator.gif)Toyota Highlander** models continue the use of text with the symbols to the left. *Mud & Sand Mode* or **Rock & Dirt Mode** or the more generic *Trail Mode* are simply spelled out for the driver. ### And Even More Drive Modes ![Snow or Dirt mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Snow-Dirt-mode.gif)![Snow or mud mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Snow-mud-mode.gif)These are *Snow/Dirt* and *Snow/Mud Mode Indicators*, respectively. These modes provide automatic control of wheel slippage in snow or dirt or deeper snow and mud. The vehicles Traction Control is turned off to accommodate the automated system. ![Grip control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Grip-control.gif)When one the previous modes is chosen, this manufacturer allows for *Grip Control*, which is its indicator to the left. Grip Control allows for five speed choices, 2 through 6 miles per hour. The system is automatically turned off when the vehicle is braked to a stop. #### Subaru ![X-Mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/X-Mode.gif)![X-Mode 1 indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/X-Mode-1.gif)![X-Mode 2 indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/X-Mode-2.gif)Here we have three more indicators from **Subaru** and their *X-MODE system*. It is the integrated control system of the engine, AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Control system, etc. for driving with bad road conditions. X-MODE helps maintain control in slippery conditions, including uphill and downhill. The first indicator is found in vehicles that have a single option. The second can be found in vehicle with two options and is for deep snow and mud. The third is the second option and is for snow and dirt. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 4 wheel drive, AWD, drive mode, X-Mode --- ### [Ford recalls its recalls](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/ford-recalls-its-recalls/) **Published:** August 20, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Ford logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ford-logo.gif)Ford recalls While going through a Consumer Reports piece on recalls they noted a case that required four returns to the dealer to be finally fixed properly. This brought to mind that there seemed to have been a number of Ford recalls in the last few weeks that were repeats. Sure enough, a review of NHTSA recalls found four separate repeated recalls since August 1st. On top of those are an additional six new recalls. Here they are: - On August 18, 2024-2025 Ford Lincoln Nautilus vehicles were recalled for window automatic reversal system malfunction that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V95. - on the 15th, 2022 Ford F-150 vehicles were again recalled for flickering parking lights originally repaired under recalls 22V686 and 23V802, - and on August 13, 2021 Ford Mach-E vehicles were recalled again for loss of power brake assist, repaired incorrectly under recall 24V777. Automatic window reversals prevent what can be serious injuries if a window closes on person or pet, and the loss of power brake assist needs no further explanation. New recalls include: - 2025 Ford F-150 hybrid vehicles because of seat belt warning malfunction (8/1); - 2025 Lincoln Navigator, Ford F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles again for loss of power brake assist (8/1); - what appears to be a full repeat of that recall on August 4; - certain 2023-2025 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with a trailer package because rear axle hub bolt may break (8/12); - 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles because headlights may fail (8/14); - and finally another (we’ve seen lots of these already) rearview camera recall on 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles (8/15). Their dealer network will busy for some time. For the record, the recall that needed four trips to the dealer involved some Nissan Altima models to fix a faulty hood latch. Latch failures can lead to the vehicle’s hood flying open while driving. Clearly a big problem. The Consumer Reports article is chock full of useful recall information and [can be seen here](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/car-recall-guide-your-questions-answered-a1115780728/?EXTKEY=NWT58CSE2&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20250818_nsltr_whatsnew&utm_nsltr=whatsnew&utm_segment=nbp). And you can check for recalls on your own vehicle at the [NHTSA website here](http://nhtsa.gov/recalls). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** consumer reports, Ford, NHTSA, recalls, repeated recalls --- ### [Start a Skoda with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/start-a-skoda-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** May 6, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Skoda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SKODA-logo.gif)How to Start Your Skoda - **But first, if you are still locked out, click here for [help getting inside](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/open-a-skoda-with-a-dead-key-fob/)!** - **Also, if you need [another manufacturer, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Skoda** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. There are two methods in **Skoda** vehicles that will allow you to start your car even if the battery in the key fob is dead. ![Skoda button touch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Skoda-touch-button2.gif)The first is very simple and illustrated to the left. Simply push the Start / Stop button with the key fob itself while stepping on the brake. Using the back of the fob will work best. ![Skoda cup holders](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Skoda-cup-holders.gif)The second is only marginally more complicated and seen first in **Enyaq** and **Octavia** models. Drop the key fob into the cup holder closest to the driver with the buttons up (right) (left hand drive). The vehicle can then be started as normal, pushing the Start / Stop button while stepping on the brake. In all cases, assuming a good start battery, the key fob will be recognized. Models examined include Enyaq, Fabia, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiak, Octavia, Scala, and Superb. Model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. #### [… Back to Unlocking Instructions ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/open-a-skoda-with-a-dead-key-fob/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up start, Dead key fob, Enyaq, Fabia, Kamiq, Karoq, key not found, Kodiak, Octavia, Scala, Superb, won't start --- ### [Start a Smart with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/start-a-smart-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** June 23, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Smart with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Smart_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Smart 1 and 3](#Smart_1_and_3) - [Smart 5](#Smart_5) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Smart logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Smart-logo.gif)How to Start a Smart with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Smart** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, if you are still locked outside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/open-a-smart-with-a-dead-key-fob/).** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** Even with a bad battery in the key fob of **Fortwo** models the car should still recognize the key when the ignition switch is turned and start. ### Smart 1 and 3 ![Smart 1-3 back-up start spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Smart-1-3-b-u-start.gif)In these models, first released in 2022, the key fob is placed on a mark at the bottom of the center console (right). Once the fob is placed on the spot, the vehicle can be started as normal, which in the case of these vehicles, by stepping on the brake and placing it into forward or reverse. The Ready indicator will be visible, ### Smart 5 ![2024 Smart 5 NFC start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2024-Smart-5-NFC-start.gif)The **Smart 5** presents a bit of a problem. The vehicle is equipped with an NFC (Near Field Communication) key, which is a key card. The company says the back-up start option is to use either the company’s app or placing the NFC key on the charging pad at the front of the console (right). The pad location is swapped in right-hand drive models. However, we have seen this same spot recognize the key fob itself in vehicles from other manufacturers. Key cards are easily lost or misplaced. We recommend trying this fob on this spot as a back-up. We’ll test this if we ever see a Smart 5 here in the U.S. Models examined include the Fortwo, EQ Fortwo, Smart 1, Smart 2, and Smart 3. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. #### [… Return to Part I, Getting In](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/open-a-smart-with-a-dead-key-fob/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up start, can't start, dead key fob battery, Smart 1, Smart 3, Smart 5, won't start --- ### [Start a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/06/tesla-model-s-and-model-x-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **Published:** June 10, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone](#How_to_Start_a_Tesla_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob_or_Mobile_Phone) - [Starting Your Tesla](#Starting_Your_Tesla) - [Model S or Model X](#Model_S_or_Model_X) - [Models S and X Key Card](#Models_S_and_X_Key_Card) - [Reading the Key Fob](#Reading_the_Key_Fob) - [Starting the Model 3 or Model Y](#Starting_the_Model_3_or_Model_Y) - [Later Model Key Card Readers](#Later_Model_Key_Card_Readers) - [Starting the Cybertruck](#Starting_the_Cybertruck) - [… Return to Part 1, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_1_Getting_In) ## ![Tesla logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla-logo.png)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 - **First, if you are still locked out,**[ **click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/06/tesla-model-s-and-model-x-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **for help getting inside!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/06/tesla-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)! - **If a jump-start is needed — yes you can do that — [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/we-have-a-new-youtube-video-getting-in-a-tesla-that-has-a-dead-12-volt-start-battery/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** Until the 2021 **Model S** and **X** which now have a key card, the start process is the same in these first two **models**. Skip a few paragraphs if you were given the card. However, this will take patience, so please stay with it. In general, the key fob needs to be placed in proximity of the front of the center console in order to be recognized by the car. Note that the instrument panel will be active with the message **“Key Not Inside”** displayed. The owner’s manuals give multiple spots and methods to try. Like the unlock process, it will take several seconds for the car to recognize the fob. Once it does, the “**Key not Inside**” message will disappear. ![Tesla back up start ](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla-S-and-X-start.gif)There are three basic locations to try, as shown in the image, but experience tells us you might just as well skip to the last one. The **first**, top to bottom, is to simply drop the key fob into the cup holder. If this fails, hold the key fob against the front of the console, as we are doing in the image (**second**). There are several places that can be tried in this case alone. The **third** is to place the fob below the twelve volt outlet near the bottom of the console, as shown by the third arrow. ![Tesla back up start 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla-S-and-X-start2.gif)If all these fail, the next recommendation is to remove the battery from the fob and run through the options again. As it happens, this is exactly what we had to do with the **Model X** we had and we landed at the base of the console before the car recognized the fob. That location, with the key fob resting in place, is shown in the second image. The fob was recognized at last and we were able to operate the car. ##### ![New Model S back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Model-S-new-start.gif)Models S and X Key Card If you were given a key card, place it against the left side of the of the space at the front of the center console just below the screen, as shown to the right. It is one of two spots for charging cell phones. The vehicle will recognize the card, the instrument panel will come to life and the car will be ready for action. Don’t lose the card! ##### Reading the Key Fob The key fob can also be recognized by the by the same spot that reads the key card, but curiously requires the fob to be moved, and the the process is slightly different for each model. ![Model X fob back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Mod-X-fob-start.gif)![Model S fob back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Mod-S-fob-start.gif)With the **Model S**, place the at the top of the left phone charger and against the center divider. Point the front of the key fob down and swipe the fob downward (right image). With the **Model X**, the process is similar and uses the same location. However, for some reason the fob must be pointed to the left. Then swipe it down (far right image). #### **Starting the Model 3 or Model Y** The **Model 3** through 2023 and **Model Y** through 2024 rely exclusively on a mobile app for entry and start. A key fob is only available as an accessory. A credit card size key card is provided as back up to get the car to respond to touching the brake, which is its signal to become drivable. Keep the card with you at all times! ![Model 3 start](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Mod_3_start.gif)For the **Model 3** through 2023 and the **Model Y** through 2024, if your mobile phone has gone dead or is missing, place the key card on the center console behind and between the two cup holders. The car will recognize the card and will allow it to be driven. We have not tested this and the owner’s manuals make no mention of it, but we believe this spot with read a key fob as well. So by all means if the fob’s battery is dead, try placing the fob on this spot! ##### Later Model Key Card Readers ![Model 3 and Y card reader](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Mod-y-start.gif)Beginning in 2024 in the **Model 3** and 2025 in the **Model Y**, the driver’s side phone charger is used as the card reader, much like the **Model S** and **X** above (right). Again, we have not tested this and the owner’s manuals make no mention of it, but we believe this spot with read a key fob as well. So by all means if the fob’s battery is dead, try placing the fob on this spot! #### Starting the Cybertruck The **Cybertruck** does not even offer a key fob as an option, but relies exclusively on the smart phone app or the key card. The location and process is the same as all other models that use the left phone charger as a card reader. Phone’s are constantly in need of charging so we highly recommend always carrying a key card! ***There is some video help [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/06/tesla-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/).*** Models examined include the Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck. Model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**… Return to Part 1, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/06/tesla-model-s-and-model-x-dead-key-fob-help-part-i/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** back-up start, can't get in, Cybertruck, dead key, dead remote battery, key fob, keyless start, Model S, Model X, Model Y, Tesla, won't start, won't unlcok --- ### [Start a Polestar with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/start-a-polestar-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** September 13, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Polestar-logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polestar-logo-1.gif) On This Page - [How to Start a Polestar with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Polestar_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Polestar 1 and 2](#Polestar_1_and_2) - [Polestar 3 and 4](#Polestar_3_and_4) - [… Return to Part I: Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## How to Start a Polestar with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Polestar** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/open-a-polestar-with-a-dead-key-fob/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, for [video help, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### ![Volvo Back Up Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo-back-up-start.gif)Polestar 1 and 2 **Polestar** **1** hybrid and first EV models have a sensor location is provided for the key fob. It is found either in the second cup holder in the center or tunnel console. An illustration of a key with lines radiating from it can be seen at the bottom of the cup holder. ![Polestar 2 back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Polestar-2-back-up.gif)Note that you will find the mark inside the small center console of the **Polestar 2** (right), which is also the location of the second cup holder! In both cases, place the key fob in the cup holder. The vehicle will recognize the fob even if the fob’s internal battery is dead. The alarm will be turned off and the car can be started as normal, by turning the Start / Stop switch to the Start position while depressing the brake. Note that the Polestar 2 is started, or powered up, simply by stepping on the brake. ### Polestar 3 and 4 ![Polestar 3 card reader](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Polestar-3-charge-spot.gif)In both the **Polestar 3** and **4**, a key fob or key card is used and can be placed on the spot used to charge your smart phone (right), which doubles as the card reader. In both models the charger/reader is at the front of the center console. The reader shown is in a **Polestar 3**. The key fob for the **Polestar 3** is rechargeable and can be charged on this spot, the card reader, as well. ![Polestar key card](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Polestar-key-card.gif)In any case, using the key card (right) to start your car requires that nothing else is on the card reader. It cannot simultaneously charge a phone and a key fob. The reader cannot read the card either if something is being charged. Polestar models examined include the Polestar 1, Polestar 2, Polestar 3 and Polestar 4. Model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. #### [… Return to Part I: Getting In](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/open-a-polestar-with-a-dead-key-fob/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, dead key fob battery, key card, key not found, Polestar 1, Polestar 2, Polestar 3, Polestar 4, won't start --- ### [Start a Porsche with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/porsche-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) **Published:** November 13, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Porsche with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Porsche_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Porsche](#Starting_Your_Porsche) - [Panamera and Macan EV](#Panamera_and_Macan_EV) - [Cayenne and Taycan models](#Cayenne_and_Taycan_models) - [… Back to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Back_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Porsche Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Porsche-Logo.gif)How to Start a Porsche with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Porsche** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Porsche** - **But first, if you are still locked out,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/09/porsche-dead-key-fob-help/) **for help getting inside!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/08/porsche-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** The **Porsche Entry & Drive System** may or may not feature a dummy key that needs to be turned to start the vehicle. If your vehicle does not have this key, the car’s key fob, even if its internal battery is dead and won’t let you in, will start the car. It will be recognized once placed into the ignition switch. ![Porsche dummy key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Porsche_dummy_key.gif)If there is a dummy key, it will need to be removed in order to use the key fob in the ignition. The owner’s manual holds a somewhat complicated set of removal instructions that will leave you exposed and vulnerable for far too long. Ignore the instructions and do the following. ![Porsche fob inserted](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Porsche_fob_turned.gif)Make two attempts to start the car normally. The car’s instrument panel will then note that the dummy key can now be pulled away. Once this is done, the vehicle’s key fob can be inserted into the ignition switch and the car started normally. The fob will be recognized even if the fob’s internal battery is dead. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/08/porsche-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for videos of both the open and start processes. #### **Panamera and Macan EV** The **Panamera** continues the use of a dummy key in the ignition in 2017 through 2023. However, if the fob’s battery is dead, a new process is needed, which includes the use of a back up location for the fob. ![Panamera back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/17-23-Panamera-bu-start2.png)Lay the key fob, buttons up, in the compartment in the front of the center console to the left of the cup holders. Turn the ignition dummy key to the start position (position 2) and back to off. Turn the dummy key back to the start position a second time and the vehicle will start. The instrument panel will also acknowledge that the key fob has been recognized. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/24-25-Panamera-Macan-EV-bu-start2.png)In 2024, a new process is introduced to the **Panamera** that also applies to the **Macan EV**. The models use a start/stop or power button. There is a compartment at the front of the center console storage area. Lay the key fob down in the compartment with the buttons up. It appears to be on its side in the image, but this should be ignored. Start the vehicle as normal, stepping on the brake while pressing the start/stop button. #### ![Cayenne back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/20-25-Cayenne-bu-start2.png)Cayenne and Taycan models Beginning in 2020, **Cayenne** and **Taycan** models use a spot in the cup holders as a back up location. Specifically the back of the left cup holder. They also employ a start/stop or power button. The key fob must be held against the back wall of the cup holder with the buttons facing forward. Press the power button while stepping on the brake to start the vehicle. Models covered include 718, 911, 918, Cayenne, Macan, Macan EV, Panamera, and Taycan. Model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**… Back to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/09/porsche-dead-key-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, dead remote battery, dummy key, hidden key hole, key fob, Macan, Porsche, Porsche Entry and Drive System, smart key, won't open, won't start --- ### [How to Start a Rivian with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/how-to-start-a-rivian-with-a-dead-key-fob-or-mobile-phone/) **Published:** May 3, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Starting Your Rivian](#Starting_Your_Rivian) - [R1S and R1T through 2024](#R1S_and_R1T_through_2024) - [2025 and later](#2025_and_later) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Rivian logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rivian-logo.gif)Starting Your Rivian This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Rivian** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### R1S and R1T through 2024 - **First, if you are still locked out, click here for [help getting inside](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/open-a-rivian-with-a-dead-key-fob-or-mobile-phone/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Rivian** does supply a key fob with its vehicles, unlike some other pure EV players. In addition, the company supplies a smart phone app, a key card and, in some cases, a key band. ![Rivian back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rivian-b-u-start.gif)Cell phones are in a constant need of a charge, so we highly recommend carrying a key card at all times! It or the key band can be touched to a sensor on the inside of the driver’s door (right). The spot isn’t marker, so you’ll want to hold the card or band against the trim for several seconds and you may need to move it around a bit. Both the **R1S** and **R1T** models can be activated in this way. Further, this action will need to be taken if the vehicle is not started within 60 seconds of entering it, even with a working key fob! ### 2025 and later ![Rivian 2025 back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rivian-25-b-u-start.gif)In the 2025 model, a spot is supplied at the front left of the center console. The spot is actually a cell phone charge tray. Drop the fob on the spot with the buttons up (right). The key card can also be used here. Once again, this action will be necessary if the vehicle is not started within 60 seconds of entering it, even with a working key fob. Finally, the fact that the fob works in this way in 2025 and later models, we encourage drivers to try the fob on the door panels in older models. You have nothing to lose but a few seconds. Models examined include the R1S and R1T. Model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [… Return to Part I, Getting In](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/open-a-rivian-with-a-dead-key-fob-or-mobile-phone/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up start, Dead key fob, key band, key card, R1S, R1T, Rivian --- ### [Start a Mazda with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/mazda-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** November 8, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Mazda with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Mazda_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting Your Mazda Started](#Getting_Your_Mazda_Started) - [All models post 2015](#All_models_post_2015) - [Older CX7, CX9, MX-5, RX8](#Older_CX7_CX9_MX-5_RX8) - [Pre-2014 Mazda3, Mazda6](#Pre-2014_Mazda3_Mazda6) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Mazda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mazda-logo-1.gif)How to Start a Mazda with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Mazda** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, if you are still locked outside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/mazda-dead-fob-help/). - **Second, you can find** [**video help here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/mazda-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### Getting Your Mazda Started **Mazda** uses three versions of keyless start systems, and so there are three back up start options. So, here’s the scoop. #### All models post 2015 ![Mazda Start Style 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/mazda-start-3.gif)The **CX5** was the first model to use **Method 3** and by 2016 all **Mazda** models use this method. Push the brake pedal, or the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission. This will cause the indicator light in the Start / Stop button to flash green. While it flashes, touch the back side of the key fob to the Start / Stop button, which will cause the green indicator light to stop flashing and remain lit. Push the Start / Stop button to start the engine as normal – or with the fob itself. #### Older CX7, CX9, MX-5, RX8 **![Mazda Start Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/mazda-start-2.gif)Method 2** is found in the **CX7, CX9, MX-5** and **RX8** models. Remove the Start knob cover by pushing both release buttons and pulling the cover off exposing the key cylinder. Slide the auxiliary key out from the bottom of the advanced key (see above) and insert it into the cylinder. Turn the key to start the engine. #### Pre-2014 Mazda3, Mazda6 ![Mazda Start Style 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mazda_start_1.gif)For **Method 1**, found in the **Mazda3** (including MazdaSpeed3) and **Mazda6** prior to 2014, slide the auxiliary key out from the bottom of the advanced key (see above). Use the auxiliary key to remove the key slot cover located on the right side of the steering column. Depress the clutch (manual) or brake pedal (automatic) until the ring around the key slot starts flashing. Insert the auxiliary key into the slot while it is flashing, but do not turn the auxiliary key in the slot. Press the push button start to start the engine. **![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to **Step on the Brake.** Press the brake pedal **very, very** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include CX5, CX9, CX30, Miata, Mazda3, Mazda6, and MX 5. Model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/mazda-dead-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** advanced key, can't get in, clicker, dead fob, ignition, Mazda, remote control, start stop button, won't open, won't start --- ### [Start a Mercedes-Benz with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/mercedes-benz-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** November 13, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Mercedes logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mercedes_logo.gif)How to Start a Mercedes-Benz with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Mercedes-Benz** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Mercedes-Benz** - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/mercedes-dead-key-fob-help/).** - **Second, for [video help, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/mercedes-benz-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/).** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ![Mercedes Start Button](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mercedes_start_button.gif)To start a **Mercedes-Benz** that uses the tapered SmartKey style, the engine Start / Stop ignition button must be removed. It appears to ‘float’ above the dashboard and is easily pulled away from the ignition lock. Insert the tapered end of the KEYLESS-GO key in the ignition lock and turn it to start and operate old school style. ![AMG ignition lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/AMG-slot.gif)Beginning in 2017, the ignition lock in **AMG** roadsters and coupes is found at the back of the center console storage area, as shown in the image. Insert the tapered key fob into the ignition lock and turn it to start and operate old school style. In 2019, the **AMG** gets the new **SmartKey**, described next. ![New Mercedes key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/New-Mercedes-key2.gif) ![AMG slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/AMG_slot.gif) AMG Back-up Slot ![2021 Mercedes key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2021-Mercedes-fob-2.gif)Models using the **new, rounded SmartKey** fob styles , shown to the left, require that the fob be placed in a back up location or slot. These models, as of the 2019 model year, are the **AMG**, **C-Class**, **E-Class** and **S-Class**. Warning! Do ***NOT*** attempt to remove the Start / Stop ignition button! ![C-Class slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/C-Class_slot.gif) C-Class Back-up Slot ![E-Class slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/E-Class_slot.gif) E-Class Back-up Slot The back up slot in each model is found at the very front of the center console. Each slot is slightly different depending on the model, and an image from each model is shown here. Each slot is marked by the image of a metal key with lines radiating from it, except for the **C-Class**, which has an image of the **SmartKey** fob itself (left). ![S-Class slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/S-Class_slot.gif) S-Class Back-up Slot Make sure that the slot is empty. Remove the **SmartKey** fob from the key ring and slide or place the fob into the slot with its buttons facing up. You can now start the car as normal. The car will recognize the key fob even if the fob’s internal battery is dead. ![GT 53 slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GT-53.gif)![A 220 slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/A-220.gif)The new **SmartKey** fob style had spread through nearly the entire product line by the 2019 model year. However, the mark (the image of a metal key with lines radiating from it) is found in or near cup holders, which are at the front of the center console. See the two images at left. The 2021 **S-Class Maybach** uses the rear cup holder as well (second image) as well as a newer key fob. It is similar to the one shown above. ![Cup holder back up image](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/MB-cup-image.gif)Also in 2019, **Mercedes-Benz** introduced the first of its electric and electrified models, the **GLC 350e**. And while the mark is also found in the cup holder, it too uses the image of the **SmartKey** (see the image to the right), like the updated **C-Class** models noted above. This will likely take over all model lines with time. ![GLE 350 slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GLE-350-2.gif)Finally come a small number of exceptions. Since 2019, the **GLE** and **GLS** SUVS use a slot, with the mark of a key with lines radiating from it, is found inside the center console storage area in the front. **G-Class** SUVs joined them in 2024. See the image to the left. Drop the key fob into the slot and start the vehicle as normal. **Note:** For reasons unknown, all the **Mercedes** models we’ve tested have s light delay built in after the start/stop button is pushed and the key fob being recognized. Not to worry… You can see [**videos of the open and start processes here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/mercedes-benz-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/), as well as key fob battery replacement. **![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include A, AMG, B, C, CLA, CLS, E, G, GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLK, GLS, GT, M, S, SL, SLC and SLS Class and Series vehicles. Model years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting in**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/mercedes-dead-key-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, Dead key fob, hidden key hole, ignition, KEYLESS-GO key, mechanical key, Mercedes, remote control, start stop button, won't open, won't start --- ### [Start a Maserati with a dead key fob battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/start-a-maserati-with-a-dead-key-fob-battery/) **Published:** May 18, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Maserati logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/maserati_logo.png) On This Page - [How to Start a Maserati with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Maserati_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Maserati](#Starting_Your_Maserati) - [Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte](#Ghibli_GranTurismo_Levante_Quattroporte) - [Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio, GT2S, MC20](#Grecale_GranTourismo_GranCabrio_GT2S_MC20) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## How to Start a Maserati with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Maserati** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/11/open-a-maserati-with-a-dead-fob/) for help getting in!** - **Second, you’ll find [video help here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/maserati-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/).** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### Starting Your Maserati #### Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte These models were first to use key less start. The back up start process is a simple one. ![Maserati start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Maserati_start.gif)Touch the “nose” of the key fob to the Start / Stop button. Push the button with the fob itself while stepping on the brake as you normally would. The car will recognize the key fob and start even though the fob’s internal battery is dead. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/maserati-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for a video rundown of the process, featuring the Ghibli. #### ![Maserati back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Grecale-start.gif)Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio, GT2S, MC20 These models were introduced in 2023 and 2024. To start these models,  you’ll need to find a key fob-shaped spot on the floor of the center console (right). With the GT2S and MC20 you’ll find a pad covering the bottom of the console which must be removed.  Pull on the tab at the back of the pad. Once the key fob is in place, logo up, push the Start / Stop button while stepping on the brake as you normally would. Again, the car will recognize the key fob and start even though the fob’s internal battery is dead. Models examined include Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte, Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio, GT2S, and MC20. Model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [… Return to Part I, Getting In](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/11/open-a-maserati-with-a-dead-fob/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up start, dead key fob battery, Ghibli, GranCabrio, GranTourismo, GranTurismo, Grecale, GT2S, Levante, Maserati, MC20, Quattroporte, won't start --- ### [Start a Honda or Acura with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/honda-acura-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** November 11, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Honda or Acura with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Honda_or_Acura_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Most Honda and Acura models](#Most_Honda_and_Acura_models) - [2024 start change](#2024_start_change) - [Acura ZDX, Honda Prologue](#Acura_ZDX_Honda_Prologue) - [2009 to 2014 Acura models](#2009_to_2014_Acura_models) - [Pre-2009 Acura models](#Pre-2009_Acura_models) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Honda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/honda_logo.gif)How to Start a Honda or Acura with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Honda** or **Acura** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, if you are still locked out,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/honda-acura-dead-fob/) **for help getting inside!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/honda-acura-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)! - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### ![Honda Start Touch](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Honda_start_touch.gif)Most Honda and Acura models To start a **Honda** and the newest **Acura** models lacking a slot, touch the “H” in the **Honda** logo or the “A” in the **Acura** logo on the remote control to the Start/Stop button until the small indicator light in the button begins to flash. For the next 30 seconds, the vehicle can be started using the Start / Stop button normally. You can also simply press the Start/Stop button with the remote control itself, while stepping on the brake of course. Note that the **Honda** **Insight** and **Clarity** have a Power button instead of a Start/Stop, but the process is exactly the same. ### 2024 start change **Note:** There is slight change added to the process in 2024 with both **Honda** and **Acura** models. The manuals state to press the Start/Stop button first! Then, a beep will be heard and the Start/Stop button will flash for about 30 seconds. Then touch the button with the back of the fob and start the vehicle as normal. We have not tested a model newer than 2023 to verify that this is truly necessary. ### Acura ZDX, Honda Prologue ![ZDX back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ZDX-back-up-start.gif)The **Acura ZDX EV** and **Honda Prologue EV** marks a rather large shift in engineering. The back up start process uses a cup holder. Place the key fob in the rear cupholder in the Acura or the left cupholder in the Honda with the buttons facing down (right). Then with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start/Stop button, which like the **Insight** and **Clarity** is a Power button. ### 2009 to 2014 Acura models ![Acura Remote Slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Acura_remote_slot.gif)In earlier **Acura** models (newest models are above), there is a slot for the remote control (key fob) to the left and below the Start / Stop button. Insert the remote and use the Start / Stop button to start the vehicle as normal. Note that in these later models, there is a keyless access remote system main switch that may be turned off. The vehicle will start with the remote in its slot as described. ### Pre-2009 Acura models ![Acura Ignition Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/acura_ignition_cover.gif)In the oldest keyless start **Acura** models, there is a cover on the ignition switch that must be removed. This will allow the use of the mechanical key built into the key fob. To remove the ignition switch cover, slip the built-in key into the parallel slot underneath the cover. Push the key in while pull it towards you at the same time and the cover will come off. Once the cover is removed, the mechanical key can be inserted and turned to start the vehicle. **![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Finally, we do have some[ **video help**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/honda-acura-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for you. Models examined include CL, ILX, MDX, NSX, RDX, RL, RLX, TL, TLX, TSX, and ZDX and Honda Accord, Civic, Clarity, Crosstour, CR-V, Element, Fit, HR-V, Insight, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/honda-acura-dead-fob/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acura, can't get in, clicker, Dead key fob, Honda, ignition, mechanical key, remote control, start stop button, starting, unlocking, won't open, won't start --- ### [Start a Nissan or Infiniti with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/nissan-infiniti-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** November 9, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Nissan logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nissan-logo.gif)How to Start a Nissan or Infiniti with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Nissan** or **Infiniti** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Nissan or Infiniti** - **But first, if you are still locked out,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/nissan-infiniti-dead-key-fob-help/) **for help getting inside!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/nissaninfiniti-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ![Nissan Key Port 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Nissan_key_port_style_1_2.gif)Two methods exist in **Nissan** and **Infinity** vehicles. Some models use **method 1**. In this case, insert the Intelligent Key in the port provided. It will be found to the left of the steering column. It might be horizontal (first image) or vertical (second image). If an attempt is made to start the vehicle with a discharged Intelligent Key, a guide light will illuminate at the port. Insert the key fob with the buttons up in the horizontal ![Nissan Key Port 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Nissan_port_2.gif)port or with the buttons facing the door in the vertical port. Make sure the key ring side is out. Once the key fob is inserted, the vehicle can be started as normal by pressing the Start / Stop ignition button while depressing the brake. Note that the port does not recharge the fob’s battery. ![Nissan Start Style](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/nissan_start_style_2.gif)If a port does not exist, **method 2** comes into play. Simply touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key (a chime will sound). Push the ignition Start / Stop button while depressing the brake pedal within 10 seconds after the chime sounds to start the engine. ![Mercedes Start Button](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mercedes_start_button.gif)And finally, in the **Infiniti QX30**, the Start / Stop button appears to ‘float’ above the dashboard. Pull it away exposing the ignition switch. If necessary the tip of the mechanical key can be used as a pry bar. ***Please, please, do NOT try this if you do NOT have a tapered key as shown above!*** Insert the tapered end of the key fob into the switch and turn to start the car old school style. **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in ![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. [Click here for **video help**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/nissaninfiniti-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) with **Nissan** and **Infiniti** models and key fobs. Models examined include 370Z, Altima, Armada, Cube, Frontier, GT-R, Juke, Kicks, Maxima, Murano, NV, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, Sentra, Titan, Versa, Xterra, Z, EX, FX, G, JX-35, M, Q40, Q50, Q60, Q70, QX30, QX50, QX55, QX56, QX60, QX70, and QX80. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/nissan-infiniti-dead-key-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, Dead key fob, ignition, Infiniti, Intelligent Key, mechanical key, Nissan, remote control, Start/Stop button, won't open, won't start --- ### [Start a Jaguar with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/jaguar-and-land-rover-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **Published:** May 14, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jaguar-Logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Start a Jaguar with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Jaguar_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Jaguar](#Starting_Your_Jaguar) - [XK and X150](#XK_and_X150) - [I-Pace, E-Pace, F-Pace, XE and XF](#I-Pace_E-Pace_F-Pace_XE_and_XF) - [XE, XF, and F-Pace](#XE_XF_and_F-Pace) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## How to Start a Jaguar with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Jaguar** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Jaguar** - **First, if you are still locked out,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/jaguar-dead-fob-help/) **for help getting inside!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/land-rover-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### **XK and X150** ![Jaguar Style 1 Dock](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jaguar_style_1_dock.gif)On the [back-up entry page](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/jaguar-dead-fob-help/), we noted that there are three distinct Smart Key Styles. Plus, there are two ways to use the original version of the key fob. To start your **Jaguar** using the the first version Smart Key fob, insert the Smart Key into the starter control unit on the driver’s side of the vehicle’s dashboard, as shown to the right. You can then press the Start / Stop button and the brake pedal as normal to start the engine. Beginning in 2013 with the **XK** and **X150** models, the Smart  Key fob is used in the center console. Lift the console lid and slide open the cover of the starter control unit (2) as shown again to the right. Insert the Smart Key fully into the unit. Keep the Emergency Key Blade in place to use as a handle. Press and release the Start / Stop button with the brake pedal as usual to start the engine. ![Jaguar Start two](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/13_Jag_start_2.gif)The Smart Key can be undocked with the car in Park and the ignition off. Press the Key to release and pull it out. With the next two Smart Key versions, while the  warning “Smart Key Not ![jaguar_start](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/03/jaguar_start.gif)Found” is displayed, hold the Smart Key close to and below the auxiliary switch pack to the left of the steering wheel on the dashboard and press the Start / Stop ignition button and the brake pedal as normal. A small depression will be found in the correct location. #### **I-Pace, E-Pace, F-Pace, XE and XF** With late model **Jaguars** , and with the third and fourth versions of the Smart Keys, what must be done depends on whether or not the steering wheel is adjusted manually or electrically. ![Land Rover Fob Location](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/05/LRover-start-under.gif)If it is adjusted manually, hold the Smart Key fob flat against the underside of the steering column, buttons facing down, as shown. Note the markings, three parallel lines, on the steering column that mark to the correct right spot. The Message Center in your instrument panel will display “Smart Key Recognized”. You will need to hold the key fob in place, and press the Start / Stop ignition button and the brake pedal, all at the same time, to start the vehicle. **F-Pace** (2017-2020), **XE** (2016-2019) and **XF** (2016-2020) need a little thought. ![Land Rover Fob Location 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/05/LRover-start-side.gif)If the steering column adjusts electrically, the process is exactly the same, except that the three parallel lines marking the correct spot are moved to the left side of the steering column. Hold the Smart Key fob against the lines with the buttons facing out, as shown. When the fob is in the right spot, the Message Center in your instrument panel will display “Smart Key Recognized”. Again, the key fob will need to be held in place, and press the Start / Stop ignition button and the brake pedal all at the same time to start the vehicle. #### XE, XF, and F-Pace ![XE back up start position](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/XE-start.gif)Beginning with the newest Smart Key in the 2020 **XE** and the 2021 **XF** and **F-Pace**, a new location was introduced. The Smart Key needs to be laid flat against the underside of the dashboard, again below existing switches with the buttons facing out. There is an indent in the dash to held identify the correct spot. The key fob must be held against the while stepping on the brake and pressing the start / stop ignition button. Check our [**videos**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/land-rover-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for additional help. **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Jaguar models examined include the E-Pace, F-Pace, I-Pace, F-Type, X-Type, XE, XF, XJ and XK. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/jaguar-dead-fob-help/) > [Open a Jaguar with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/jaguar-dead-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, dead fob, I-Pace, ignition, Jaguar, remote control, smart key, start stop button, won't open, won't start --- ### [Start a Jeep with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/jeep-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** October 29, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **![Jeep logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jeep-logo.gif)How to Start a Jeep** This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Jeep** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/jeep-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, for [video help, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Floating-button3.gif)In **Jeep** vehicles built prior to 2009 and using the rectangular-tipped key, the Engine Start / Stop button must be removed from the ignition switch for key fob use. With the ignition in the Lock position, insert the metal part of the emergency key (or a finger nail!) under the chrome button (above right) and gently pry the button loose. It comes away very easily. Note that the button itself appears to float ![Chrysler key slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Dodge2.gif)just above the dash. Insert the rectangular tip of the key fob into the exposed ignition switch slot and turn the key to start and operate. For models built after 2010 using the rounded key fob, place the “nose” side (side opposite of the mechanical key – its very sensitive to this) of the Key Fob against the Start / Stop ignition button (right) and push to operate the ignition switch. **![Chrysler Emergency Start Two](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Chrysler_start_2.gif)Do NOT try to remove this button!** We have actually seen an owners manual citing the older key and button. Do NOT remove the flush button. Simply press the button with the nose of the key fob! We have several [**videos here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) that will help. **![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include Cherokee, Compass, Patriot, Renegade and Wrangler. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. #### [… Back to Unlocking Instructions](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/jeep-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** clicker, dead fob, ignition, Jeep, push button start, remote control, Start/Stop button --- ### [Start a Ford with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/ford-and-lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **Published:** January 13, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Ford with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Ford_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Ford](#Starting_Your_Ford) - [Ford GT emergency exit!](#Ford_GT_emergency_exit) - [Locating the Back-up Slot](#Locating_the_Back-up_Slot) - [Taurus, Fusion, Explorer, Expedition, Flex](#Taurus_Fusion_Explorer_Expedition_Flex) - [Transit](#Transit) - [Transit Connect](#Transit_Connect) - [Ranger](#Ranger) - [Edge](#Edge) - [Escape](#Escape) - [Bronco, Maverick, Transit / Ranger (2024 and later)](#Bronco_Maverick_Transit_Ranger_2024_and_later) - [EcoSport](#EcoSport) - [Mustang, Fusion, Expedition (2018-2024)](#Mustang_Fusion_Expedition_2018-2024) - [Mustang, 2024 +](#Mustang_2024) - [Expedition 2025 +](#Expedition_2025) - [Mustang Mach E](#Mustang_Mach_E) - [F-150, Explorer, F-150 Lightning, Explorer (2025)](#F-150_Explorer_F-150_Lightning_Explorer_2025) - [F-250](#F-250) - [Fiesta, Focus, Escape, C-Max](#Fiesta_Focus_Escape_C-Max) - [Focus 2016 – 2019](#Focus_2016_%E2%80%93_2019) - [Fiesta, Focus 2020 +](#Fiesta_Focus_2020) - [GT](#GT) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Ford logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ford-logo.gif)How to Start a Ford with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Ford** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### Starting Your Ford - **First, if you’re still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/ford-lincoln-dead-fob-help/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, Lincoln models are [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/).** - **Third, you can find [video help here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Ford Motor Co.** vehicles employ far too many backup methods, with new variations added seemingly each year. For full- and mid-size vehicles, insert the Intelligent Access key in the backup slot, located in the center console or in or under the cup holders, depending on the model. The **Escape**, **Focus** and **Fiesta** models use other methods, which are addressed below. We have over a dozen options, all shown below. Search the page for your model. The backup slot for full- and mid-size vehicles is the same as that used for key programming. In all cases, the slots do ***not*** look at all obvious, except that they are the proper size for the Intelligent Access key. After inserting the key into the backup slot, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. The vehicle should respond normally as long as the Intelligent Access key is in the slot. Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. But first, you will need to locate the slot. #### Ford GT emergency exit! ![GT release strap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GT-release-strap.gif)First a word of caution concerning the **Ford GT.** Its latches are entirely electronic, the result being that, in the event of a power failure while *inside* the car, a back up plan is necessary. There is a strap on each pillar alongside each seat, as seen n the image to the right. Pull it to release the door. #### **Locating the Back-up Slot** ##### Taurus, Fusion, Explorer, Expedition, Flex The backup slot is located in the center console in the **Taurus**, **Fusion**, **Explorer**, **Expedition** (through 2017) and **Flex**. The exact location will vary somewhat. Most consoles are filled with stuff, so you may need to dig a bit. ![Ford Lincoln Console backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14_Flex.gif)In the **Taurus**, **Expedition** (before 2018) and **Flex** the Intelligent Access key slot is to the rear or the side of the console and points up. The key is slipped in vertically or horizontally depending on the slot’s shape, with the buttons facing out, as in the image shown. After inserting the key, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. ***If it fails to start, turn the fob so that the buttons face back and try again.*** Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. You will find a ***video*** of the process [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) that will help. ![Expedition slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Expedition-slot.gif)In the updated (2018) **Expedition**, and (2025) **Explorer** (with bucket seats — see well below for column shift models) models the back up slot is in the front cup holder (**Expedition**) and rear cup holder (**Explorer**). There is a two-piece mat at the bottom, and the front piece needs to be pulled away. It is a loose fit and slips out easily. Drop the key fob into the slot with the buttons facing the back of the vehicle and start it as normal. It may take two pushes of the button to start. Again, once the car is started, the Intelligent Access key or fob can be removed and the mat, and any cups, replaced. ![Ford Lincoln Front Console backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15-14_Fusion.gif)In **Fusion** and older **Explorer** models, the slot is found near the Auxiliary, USB and power ports in the center console, like the one shown. The Intelligent Access key is slipped in with the buttons facing out ***(in the Explorer we had, the vehicle started with the buttons facing either direction)*** and the key ring up. After inserting the key, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. We have a ***video*** for this process as well [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ##### ![Transit back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2019/01/19%20Transit%20Connect%20back%20up.gif)Transit New in 2019, the **Transit** models uses push button start for the first time. The back up slot is also in the cup holder. The rubber mat at the bottom of the cup holders needs to be removed and Ford recommends removing the mechanical key as well. Lay the key fob in the front cup holder with the buttons facing up and the unlock button towards the front of the vehicle. Step on the brake and start the vehicle as normal using the Start / Stop button. ##### Transit Connect ![Transit Connect back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Transit-Connect-back-up.gif)The **Connect** version of the **Transit** beginning in 2022 uses a very different passive location for emergency starting of the vehicle. It is found as a depression at the top of the dashboard (right). Drop the fob in with the buttons up. In later models the dashboard itself is flat, but the depression accepting the key fob remains. ##### Ranger ![Ranger back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Ranger-start.gif)The new **Ranger** compact pick up also uses a cup holder, the rear one. Place the key fob in the cup holder making sure that it is centered and is parallel to the brake handle, as can be seen in the image at right. The truck can then be started by stepping on the brake and using the Start / Stop button as normal. ##### Edge ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Edge-back-up-slot.gif)The **Edge** back up slot is inside the center console, but actually beneath the the front of the console (right). It is difficult to see, but it can be felt as raised tray just the right size for the remote control. Slip the remote onto the tray with the buttons up and press the Start / Stop button while stepping on the brake as normal. ##### ![2017 Escape back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/17-Escape-start.gif)Escape The 2017 **Escape** has a new back up location (*see below for earlier **Escape** models*), which is changed again in 2018. In a 2017 model, place the key fob on the small tray at the front of the center console, as shown in the image to the right. Remove anything that may be placed there. Once it is in position, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. ![2018 Escape back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/18-Escape-start.gif)In the 2018 **Escape**, the back up slot is found in the front cup holder. The bottom is marked with radiating lines meant to indicate radio waves. Remove anything that may be in the cup holder and set the fob inside, as shown in the image at right. Once it is placed, use the Start /Stop ignition button to start the vehicle while stepping on the brake as normal. The key fob can be removed from the back up location once the vehicle is started, if you wish. ##### Bronco, Maverick, Transit / Ranger (2024 and later) ![Escape back up spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Escape-back-up-spot.gif)And in 2019, the back up slot for the **Escape** is back at the front of the center console, beneath a mat that must be removed (right). The new **Bronco Sport**, introduced in 2021, as well as **Transit** models beginning in 2024 share this location. A fob-shaped depression will be seen once the mat is removed. Place the fob on the spot with the buttons up. Once it is placed, use the Start /Stop ignition button to start the vehicle while stepping on the brake as normal. ![Bronco back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Bronco-back-up-start.gif)The standard **Bronco**, the **Maverick**, introduced in 2022, and the **Ranger** beginning in 2024 use a spot found at the bottom of the center console. There is no mat to remove, although any items stored there will need to be moved out of the way. A fob-shaped depression will be seen. Place the fob in the spot with the buttons facing up. ##### EcoSport ![EcoSport slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/EcoSport-slot.gif)The **EcoSport**, introduced in 2018, also uses a location in the front of the center console. Drop the fob into the slot with the key ring up and the buttons facing the back. After inserting the key fob, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. And again, the key fob can be removed from the backup slot once the vehicle is started, if you wish. ##### ![Mustang MKZ backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15_Mustang-15-14_MKZ.gif)Mustang, Fusion, Expedition (2018-2024) New in the 2015 **Mustang**, the 2017 **Fusion**, and the 2018 **Expedition** (as noted previously), the backup slot is hidden under one of the cup holders. A rubber mat at the bottom of the cup holders may need to be removed (A) to expose the slot (B), as shown. Of course any cups will have to come out too! Look for a tab towards the front or the side of the mat to grab and pull (gently!)**\***. **\*Important:** If you do ***not*** find a pull tab, do ***not*** try removing the mat. Simply place the key fob in the rear cup holder and start the car as normal. After inserting the key fob, buttons facing the back of the car, in the exposed slot, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. Once the car is started, the Intelligent Access key can be removed and the mat, and any cups, replaced. ##### Mustang, 2024 + ![Mustang back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Mustang-back-up-start.gif)In 2024, **Ford** moved the **Mustang** back up start slot to the bottom of the center console. Remove the mat covering the bottom — as well as anything stored there — and place the fob in the fob-shaped depression with the buttons facing up. Find another ***video*** for these models [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ##### Expedition 2025 + **![2025 Expedition no arm rest](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/25_Expedition-no-a-rest.gif)Ford** simply cannot leave well enough alone. In 2025, the **Expedition** not only gets a new back-up slot location, it gets two back-up slot locations! Which one to look for depends on whether or not the vehicle has an armrest. If it doesn’t, look for a slot beneath the USB and 12-volt power ports (right). Slip the key fob into the slot with the buttons facing up. ![2025 Expedition with arm rest back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/25-Expedition-w-a-rest.gif)If the vehicle lacks an arm rest, it gets a little more complicated. Open the storage area to the left of the cup holders. Then lift the pad at the bottom of that area (and remove anything that may be stored there). Look for a fob-shaped depression on the floor of the storage area (right). Drop the key fob on this spot with the buttons facing up. ##### ![Mustang E back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Mustang-E-back-up.gif)Mustang Mach E The new all electric **Mustang Mach E** has a back up slot at the front of the center console storage area, next to the 12-volt power outlet (right). Place the remote control in the slot as shown (2) with the buttons facing up (or out).Once the remote control is in position, press the Start / Stop button while stepping on the brake to activate the high voltage battery. Note also that the **Mach E**  can be started with a smart phone app and/or a passcode inputted on the touch screen if the key fob or phone is not recognized. The car will request the code. ##### F-150, Explorer, F-150 Lightning, Explorer (2025) ![Ford Pick-up One](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15_F150_2.gif)Push Button Start is new to the **Ford Pick-up** line in 2015, first with the **F-150**, and it has two back-up start options. If the shifter is on the steering column, look inside the center console to the rear for the slot. Note that there are two console storage areas. The one needed and shown is beneath the center bench seat. Similar 2025 + **Explorer** models use this spot as well. See well above for models with bucket seats. Insert the Intelligent Access key with the buttons facing to the back and the key ring up. Then use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. ![Ford Pick-up Two](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15_F150_1.gif)If the shifter is on the center console through 2016, the slot will be under the rubber mat in front of the shifter. Remove the mat and insert the Intelligent Access key with the buttons facing up. After inserting the key, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. ![Ford truck back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ford-truck-back-up-slot.gif)In 2017, trucks with the shifter on the center console have the back up slot moved to one of the cup holders. Through 2020, the *front* cup holder is used, but it is moved to the *rear* cup holder starting in 2021. All **Lightning** models use the rear cup holder. Remove the mat at the bottom (see image) by pulling the tab and stand the key fob up in the slot, buttons forward. Then press the Start / Stop button while stepping on the brake as normal. There is also a ***video*** of the process [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ##### ![F-250 slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/F250-slot-2.gif)F-250 In the **F-250** or larger **truck**, the slot is located beneath the tray to the left of the cup holders in the center console. Remove the tray and the cover from the center console. The slot, which is in the shape of the key fob, or Intelligent Access key, will be exposed. Place the fob in the slot with the buttons facing up and use the Start / Stop button to start the vehicle as normal. Again, the key fob can be removed after starting. ##### Fiesta, Focus, Escape, C-Max ![Transmitter Icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/transmitter.gif)![Column Slot Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/13_Focus_cover.gif)The compact **Focus** has five variations alone, with the **Escape** and **C-Max** sharing two of them and the **Fiesta** sharing one. The fifth **Focus** variation belongs to **2016** models only. All are located on the right side of the steering column near the windshield wiper lever. And see below for **Fiesta** and **Focus** models built after **2020** and *not* sold in North America. First, look for either a radiating symbol printed on the column like the image to the left or for a round cover, shown to the right. These locations are where communications from the Intelligent Access key are picked up by the vehicle. ![Ford Column Slot backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15-14_Escape_Focus_1.gif)If you see the transmitter symbol, which may have a key or tower in between the radiating lines, and you have a ***three*** button Intelligent Access key, slip the key into a small slot beneath the symbol, as shown. After inserting the key, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. ![Ford Side Column backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15-14_Escape_Focus_2.gif)If you have a ***five*** button Intelligent Access key, place the key against the transmitter symbol, as shown in the image, and start the vehicle. The vehicle will recognize the key, even if the key’s battery is dead. Use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. ![Ford Slot Under Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/13_Focus_2.gif)If you see a cover, like the one shown above, there are two options. If a small slot or notch is visible, as seen in the image, pry off the cover using the mechanical key and insert the Intelligent Access key, as shown. After inserting the key, use the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal to start your vehicle as usual. Once the vehicle is started, the key can be removed from the backup slot, if you wish. ![Fiesta Cover Touch backup](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14_Fiesta.gif)If the covering does not have a slot or notch to pry off the cover, which will include **Fiesta** models, simply hold the Intelligent Access key against the cover, similar to the five-button process shown above and as shown here, and start your vehicle using the Start / Stop ignition button and brake pedal as usual. The vehicle will recognize the key, even if the key’s battery is dead. ##### Focus 2016 – 2019 ![Focus console](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/15-focus-console.gif)In **2016** and going forward, **Ford** made a change in the **Focus**. The back-up slot will be found at the bottom of the center console. It will appear as a depression in the floor of the console in roughly the shape of the key fob. With the console open, you’ll need to remove the storage tray, as shown, and everything stored beneath in it! Place the key fob flat on the symbol at the bottom of the ![Ford console 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/10/15-focus-console2.gif)console storage compartment with the buttons facing up. With the fob or intelligent key in this back up location, the car can be started using the Start / Stop button and stepping on the brake as normal. ##### Fiesta, Focus 2020 + **![Fiesta and Focus back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Fiesta-back-up.gif)Fiesta** and **Focus** models built after **2020** feature a small storage area in front of the shift lever on the center console. The area’s rubber mat must be removed, much like the pick up trucks with center console shifters seen earlier.  There is even the mark of a key with lines radiating from it to point out the location (top arrow). Place the fob as shown (lower arrow) with the buttons up.  Step on the brake and start the car using the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. ##### GT ![GT back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GT-back-up.gif)Finally, if you happen to have the **GT** model, the back up location is a storage tray at the front of the center console beneath its rubber mat, like the **Fiesta** and **Focus** above. Lift the mat and place the key fob with the buttons up, as shown in the image. Step on the brake and start the car using the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. The key fob can be removed and the mat replaced after the starting the car, if you wish. **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start any of these vehicles without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include Bronco, EcoSport, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-150 Lightning, F-250, Fiesta, GT, Fusion, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach E, Ranger, Taurus, and Transit. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/ford-lincoln-dead-fob-help/ "Ford Lincoln Dead Fob Help - Part I") > [Open a Ford with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/ford-lincoln-dead-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up slot, Bronco, C-Max, can't get in, clicker, dead fob, Edge, Escape, Explorer, F 250, F150, Fiesta, Focus, Ford, GT, ignition, Intelligent Access key, Mach E, Mustang, push button start, Ranger, remote control, start stop button, Transit Connect, won't open, won't start --- ### [Start a GMC with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/gmc-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** November 9, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a GMC with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_GMC_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your GMC](#Starting_Your_GMC) - [Hummer](#Hummer) - [Yukon](#Yukon) - [Sierra, Yukon, 2021 and later](#Sierra_Yukon_2021_and_later) - [Without bucket seats](#Without_bucket_seats) - [Sierra 2500/3500 2025 and later](#Sierra_25003500_2025_and_later) - [Sierra EV models](#Sierra_EV_models) - [Terrain](#Terrain) - [2025 and later](#2025_and_later) - [Acadia](#Acadia) - [2020 through 2023](#2020_through_2023) - [2024 and later](#2024_and_later) - [Canyon](#Canyon) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## How to Start a GMC with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **GMC** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your GMC** - **First, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/gmc-dead-key-fob-help/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, for [video help, click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/gmc-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/)** #### Hummer ![Hummer start slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Hummer-start.gif)To start a **GMC** model with a dead key fob, a pocket to place the transmitter will need to be identified. Once the fob is properly placed, the vehicle will recognize the fob and the vehicle can be started as normal. In the new **Hummer EV**, the pocket is the rear cup holder, as shown to the right. Place the key fob in the cup holder with the buttons facing up and start the car as normal, pressing  the brake pedal and the POWER button while in park or neutral. #### Yukon ![Tahoe Escalade Suburban back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14-15-Tah-Sub.gif)The large SUV’s from **GM**, including the **GMC Yukon**, feature a transmitter pocket located in the face of the front of the inside of the center console, as shown to the right. Slide the transmitter into the pocket with the key ring facing out, buttons forward (in a **Chevrolet Suburban** we had on hand, the engine started with the buttons facing either way). It is a loose fit, but don’t be concerned. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. Check out the [**video here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/gmc-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). #### Sierra, Yukon, 2021 and later ![Sierra LD buckets start location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sierra-LD-buckets-start.gif)![Sierra b-u with bucket seats](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sierra-b-u-w-buckets.gif)In an all to common inability to leave well enough alone, this is changed in the **Yukon** *with bucket seats* for the 2021 model year. Its changed again in 2023 (below). This will also cover the 2020 and newer **GMC Sierra**. There are now three back up locations for the transmitter. Again if the vehicle has bucket seats, the transmitter is dropped between the two cup holders (right). In the **Sierra** in 2022, the cup holders are one in front of the other (far right). In this case, drop the transmitter in the space between the cup holders and the shifter. ##### Without bucket seats ![Sierra back-u no bucket seats](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sierra-b-u-no-buckets.gif)In both the **Sierra** and **Yukon** models in 2021 and beyond *without bucket seats*, the back up transmitter pocket is a slot at the back of the lowest storage bin (there are two of them) in the center area of, and beneath, the front seat. In all cases, once the transmitter is in place, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop button together, starting the vehicle as normal. ##### Sierra 2500/3500 2025 and later ![25 Sierra 2500 slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/25-Sierra-2500-slot.gif)The **2500** and **3500** heavy duty models beginning in 2025 add a third transmitter pocket. The trucks use two of the locations shown above: the spot alongside the cup holders in **Denali** models (far right above) and the spot at the back of the center console (directly above right). However, in models with a floor console, the transmitter pocket is moved to the left side cup holder (right). ##### ![25 Sierra EV slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/25-Sierra-EV-slot.gif)Sierra EV models The **Sierra EV** also uses the left side cup holder, but the console arrangement is much different. The console storage area is in front of the cup holders (right). **GMC** should really choose a single spot and use it across their line up. #### Terrain ![Terrain back up spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GM_Terrain_start.gif)The **Terrain** small crossover SUV got its first taste of keyless ignition in the 2018 model. It has bucket seats and the back up location is in a cup holder, nearly identical to the **Yukon** above, and exactly what the **Yukon** *with bucket seats* uses beginning in 2023. The cup holders are side by side (right) and the left side cup holder is used. As always, face the buttons up and with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. ##### 2025 and later ![25 Terrain slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/25-Terrain-slot.gif)A change in the 2025 **Terrain** sees the transmitter pocket moved to the part of the center console directly in front of the cup holders, rather than using one of the cup holders themselves. The spot, which in the very center of the space (right), appears to have a small mark. #### Acadia #### ![Acadis Slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Acadia_slot_2.gif) In the **Acadia** crossover, the pocket for the transmitter is located in the face of the rear of the inside of the center console. Slide the transmitter into the pocket with the key ring facing out, and the buttons up (or however it will fit!). With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. And we have a [**video of the process here.**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/gmc-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) ##### 2020 through 2023 ![Acadia back-up pocket](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Acadia-b-u.gif)The location is changed in the **Acadia** for the 2020 model year, though 2023. For those years, the back up slot is at the bottom of the center console, as shown to the right. The console liner must be lifted away to expose what is a fob-shaped depression. Once again, with the transmitter in place, press the Start / Stop button and the brake pedal together to start the vehicle. ##### 2024 and later In 2024 **Acadia**, the back up pocket pocket is moved to the driver’s side cup holder. See the **Terrain**, above. #### ![Canyon b-u spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Canyon-b-u-spot.gif)Canyon In 2023, the **Canyon** gets its first look at keyless start. In this case however, the back up spot is in the right cup holder (right image). Evidently, just to be different. And again, with the transmitter or key fob in place, press the Start / Stop button and the brake pedal together to start the vehicle as normal. ![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)**Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include Acadia, Canyon, Hummer, Savana, Sierra, Sierra EV, Terrain, and Yukon. Model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/gmc-dead-key-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acadia, can't get in, dead key battery, Denali, GMC, hidden key hole, key fob, no key hole, remote control, Sierra, Terrain, won't open, won't start, Yukon --- ### [Start a Holden with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/holden-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** October 29, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Holden logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/holden-logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Start a Holden with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Holden_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Holden](#Starting_Your_Holden) - [Commodore](#Commodore) - [Equinox](#Equinox) - [Trax](#Trax) - [Spark](#Spark) - [Acadia](#Acadia) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## How to Start a Holden with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Holden** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Holden** - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/holden-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, you’ll find [video help here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/11/holden-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Holden** uses three key fob styles (see Getting Inside) and many back up start variations, but we have them all here. If you have the right key fob, we’ll get you started and on the road, even if the fob’s internal battery is dead! #### Commodore ![Commodore back-up start location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Holden-Commodore-back-up.gif)In the **Commodore**, open the cover of the center console storage area in front of the shift lever. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket beside the power outlet, with the buttons facing up as shown in the image. Remove any additional items that might be in the area. Press the brake pedal and the engine Start / Stop button and you’ll be on your way. #### Equinox ![Equinox back-up location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Holden-Equinox-back-up.gif)The **Equinox** uses the left side cup holder as a back up location. Make sure there is nothing, particularly coins, in the cup holder, and simply drop the fob into it with the buttons facing up. The car will recognize the fob and pressing the brake pedal and Start / Stop ignition button will have you on your way. #### Trax ![Trax back-up location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Holden-Trax-back-up.gif)The **Trax**, also uses a cup holder as its back up spot. However, there are three cup holders in the center console area, and the choice is the front and is separated from the two behind it. Be sure to use the one in the very front (see the image to right). Drop the key fob into the front cup holder, buttons up, and start the car as normal, using the Start / Stop button while stepping on the brake pedal. #### Spark ![Spark back-up location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Holden-Spark-back-up.gif)The **Spark** uses a unique back up start location. The electronic key fob is placed in the center console transmitter pocket, which is in front of the cup holder and alongside the brake handle (image to the left). While in Park, press the brake pedal and press the engine Start/Stop button and you will be on your way. #### Acadia ![Acadia back-up location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Holden-Acadia-back-up.gif)Finally, the **Acadia** uses a back up pocket located in the back of the center console (image to the right). Drop transmitter or key fob into the pocket with the key ring up and the buttons facing the front. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. Once again, you will be underway. **![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include Acadia, Astra, Colorado, Commodore, Spark, Equinox, Trailblazer, and Trax. Model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/holden-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acadia, clicker, Commodore, Equinox, General Motors, Holden, ignition, push button start, remote control, smart key, Spark, start stop button, transmitter, Trax, won't start --- ### [Start a Cadillac with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/cadillac-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** September 13, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Cadillac with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Cadillac_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [CTS, XLR, ELR](#CTS_XLR_ELR) - [SRX, CT5](#SRX_CT5) - [ELR, CTS](#ELR_CTS) - [XTS](#XTS) - [ATS](#ATS) - [CT6](#CT6) - [XT4, Escalade (2021 – 2024)](#XT4_Escalade_2021_%E2%80%93_2024) - [CT4, CT5, Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq, Escalade (2025 on)](#CT4_CT5_Lyriq_Optiq_Vistiq_Escalade_2025_on) - [XT5, XT6](#XT5_XT6) - [Escalade, pre 2020](#Escalade_pre_2020) - [… Return to Unlocking Instructions](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Unlocking_Instructions) ## ![Cadillac Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cadillac-Logo.gif)How to Start a Cadillac with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Cadillac** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, for [video help, click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Cadillac** vehicles use two of **GM**‘s three different style keys and many different start procedures or locations. They are all here, and you can find a whole lot of ***videos*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ![Inside door release](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Inside_release.gif)Here’s the deal: Buckle up, find your model, and if the main start battery is still good, we’ll get you underway. ### CTS, XLR, ELR The **Cadillac** **Coupes** show up early in this list: the **CTS, XLR,** and **ELR**. So, please note immediately that the latches are electronic and if the main 12-volt battery is dead *and* you’ve closed the door, the lever to the right is your only escape. You will find it below the door on the floor where you would expect to find a trunk release (right). Pull it up and the door will open. There’s another on the passenger side for that door. ![GM back up start 11](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GM_start._11_3.gif)With **Style 1** **(square) key fob**, used in most **GM** vehicles prior to 2014, and in *some* **Cadillac CTS Coupes** and **Sedans** ongoing, place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket at the top and rear of the center console storage area with the buttons facing towards the front of the vehicle (right). With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop button to start the vehicle as you would normally. ![GM start 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_start_13.gif)The **XLR Coupe** use either a small key fob that does not hold a mechanical key or the **Style 1 fob**. Regardless of the key fob type, the pocket for the transmitter (or fob) is on the left of the inside of the glove box. Place the transmitter in the pocket with the buttons facing the glove box storage area (right). Again, with the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. ### SRX, CT5 ![GM start 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_start_12.gif)In the **Cadillac SRX**, the transmitter pocket is located at the bottom of the console storage area (right). The new **CT5** crossover uses this location as well, but using the **Style 3 key fob**. The spot may be beneath a storage tray, which must be lifted out, or at least beneath all the stuff that has gathered inside. Then insert the transmitter with the buttons facing up and with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. ### ELR, CTS ![CTS SRX back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14-late-15-CTS.gif)The new **key style, Style 3**, was introduced in 2014. In the **ELR Coupe** and *some* **CTS Sedans** and **Wagons** (later models *all* use this location), locate the transmitter pocket on the shelf in the front of the console, as shown to the right. It is beneath a rubber that will need to be removed, and is the shape of the transmitter. Place the transmitter in the pocket, buttons facing up, and with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. ### XTS ![XTS Pocket](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/XTS-pocket.gif)In the **XTS** sedan, the transmitter pocket is found in the front of the center console storage area. A storage tray may have to be lifted out. Place the transmitter in the pocket with the key ring up and the buttons facing out. See the image below. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. Check out the ***video*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ### ATS ![ATS STS back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14-ATS.gif)In **ATS** sedan, the transmitter pocket is located in the face of the front of the inside of the center console, similar to or as shown to the right. Slide the transmitter into the pocket with the key ring facing out and buttons up. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. ### ![CT6 back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CT6_slot.gif)CT6 In the **CT6** sedan, the transmitter pocket is located in the center console as well, but  in the face of the *back* of the console, as shown to the right. Slide the transmitter into the pocket with the key ring up and buttons facing the front of the car. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. ### XT4, Escalade (2021 – 2024) **Cadillac** now has new models and as has become all too common with **General Motors**, the back up locations are new and not reflective of any used ![XT4 back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2019/01/XT4_slot.gif)previously in a **Cadillac** model. And the **Escalade** went along for the ride. In the **XT4** and the 2020 **Escalade** and **Escalade ESV**, the key fob is dropped into the front cup holder, as shown to the right. Make sure the cup holder is empty and that the fob’s buttons are facing up. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. ### CT4, CT5, Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq, Escalade (2025 on) ![Caddy rear cup holder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Caddy-rear-cup-holder.gif)Meanwhile, the new **CT4,** **CT5** and **Lyriq, Optiq** and **Vistiq EV** models, for no apparently good reason, use the rear cup holder as the back up start location. **Escalade** models beginning in 2025 also use this spot, so perhaps **Cadillac** is consolidating. Again, make sure the cup holder is empty and that the key fob’s buttons are facing up. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal to start the vehicle. ### XT5, XT6 ![XT5 back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2019/01/XT5_slot.gif)In the **XT5** and **XT6** SUVs, clear away anything being stored in the center console. At the bottom near the back, there is a depression shaped like the **Cadillac** key fob. Set the fob down in the depression with the buttons facing up. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, step on the brake pedal and press the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. ### Escalade, pre 2020 The large SUV’s from **GM**, including the **Escalade** (prior to 2020), feature a transmitter ![Tahoe Escalade Suburban back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14-15-Tah-Sub.gif)pocket also located in the face of the front of the inside of the center console. However, the pocket points down, as shown to the right. The pocket in the **Escalade** is placed to the center and a bit lower. Slide the transmitter into the pocket with the key ring facing out, buttons forward ***(in a Suburban we had on hand, the engine started with the buttons facing either way)***. It is a loose fit, so don’t be concerned. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. Check out the ***video*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include ATS, CT6, CTX, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Lyriq, XT4, XT5, and XTS. Model years 2004, 2005, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. #### [**… Return to Unlocking Instructions**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/ "General Motors Dead Fob Help - Part I") ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** ATS, Cadillac, can't get in, can't start, CT4, CT5, CTS, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, dead remote control, ELR, Escalade, won't open, won't start, XLR, XT4, XT5, XT6, XTS --- ### [Start a Chevrolet with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/general-motors-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **Published:** January 13, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Chevrolet with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Chevrolet_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Chevrolet](#Starting_Your_Chevrolet) - [Corvette](#Corvette) - [Camaro, later Corvette](#Camaro_later_Corvette) - [Impala](#Impala) - [Volt](#Volt) - [Bolt](#Bolt) - [Cruze](#Cruze) - [Later Cruze plus Blazer, Equinox, Sonic](#Later_Cruze_plus_Blazer_Equinox_Sonic) - [Later Equinox](#Later_Equinox) - [Blazer EV](#Blazer_EV) - [Colorado](#Colorado) - [TRAX](#TRAX) - [Trailblazer](#Trailblazer) - [Tahoe, Suburban](#Tahoe_Suburban) - [Traverse](#Traverse) - [Spark](#Spark) - [Silverado, Malibu](#Silverado_Malibu) - [Later Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado](#Later_Tahoe_Suburban_Silverado) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Chevrolet logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chevrolet-logo.gif)How to Start a Chevrolet with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Chevrolet** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Chevrolet** - **First, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/general-motors-dead-fob-help/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, you can find [video help here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Chevrolet** vehicles uses all three of the **key fob** styles made by **General Motors**. There are also way too many back up start variations, but we have them all here. And you can find a whole lot of ***videos*** [here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) ![Inside door release](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Inside_release.gif)Here’s the deal: Buckle up, find your model, and if your start battery is still good, we’ll get you underway. Note that they are generally presented as sedans, then SUVs then pick ups. #### Corvette The **Coupes** made by **GM** will show up early in this list, including the **Corvette (C6, C7 and C8** models**)**. So, ***note immediately*** that the latches are electronic and if the main 12-volt battery is dead *and* you’ve closed the door, the lever to the right is your only escape. You will find it below the door on the floor where you would expect to find a trunk release (right). Pull it up and the door will open. There’s another on the passenger side for that door. The **rectangular style key fob** is used in most **GM** vehicles prior to 2014. ![GM start 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_start_13.gif)In **Corvette** models built before 2014 (C6), the pocket is on the left of the inside of the glove box. Place the transmitter in the pocket with the buttons facing the glove box storage area (right)**.** Then, with the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. In the 2014 (C7) **Corvette**, the transmitter pocket is moved to the right side of the steering column, as shown to the left. Place the ![Corvette start 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Corvette_start_2.gif)transmitter in the pocket with the buttons facing up. Again, with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. Find a helpful ***video*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)***.*** See below for the C8. Newer, rounded **“flip key” key fob** and a **rounded fob** with a built in or pull away mechanical key, take over from here. #### Camaro, later Corvette ![Camaro slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Camaro_start.gif)Push button or keyless start is introduced to the **Camaro** in 2016. It also uses the cup holder as a back up slot, but to their credit, **Chevrolet** made this one simple. Make sure there is nothing, particularly coins, in the rear cup holder, and simply drop the fob into it. The car will recognize the key and a press of the brake pedal and Start / Stop ignition button will have you on your way. **Corvettes** (C8), 2020 – 2023, use this spot as well. In 2024, the **Corvette** spot is moved to the *front* cup holder. #### Impala ![Impala back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Impala_slot.gif)The **Impala** uses a back up pocket located in the front of the center console (right). The model is using the **flip key** thus far through 2018. Drop transmitter into the pocket with the key ring up and the buttons facing out. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. Look for [video help here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). #### Volt With the first generation **Volt**, open the instrument panel ![GM start 5](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_start_15.gif)storage area located above the infotainment screen and remove the rubber mat. Extend the key blade and place the blade into the slot (right)**.** With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the POWER button on the center stack to start the vehicle. Starting with model year 2016, the back-up location for the **Volt** is ![Volt fob pocket](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Volt-fob-pocket.gif)moved to the center console, as shown. The rubber mat at the bottom of the console will need to be removed, and so anything actually in the console. #### Bolt This is also the location used by the new **Bolt EV** and **Bolt EUV**, which will be found beneath a pull-out tray. The pocket for the fob or transmitter is beneath the pad or tray and to the front. It is also roughly the shape of the fob. Place the fob in the pocket and with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the POWER button on the center stack to start the vehicle. We have a ***video*** of the process [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). #### Cruze ![GM start 6](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_start_16.gif)The last **flip key** back-up start option belongs to the **Cruze**. You must remove the plastic trim piece from the small storage area next to the accessory power outlet near the front of the console. Extend the key blade and insert it into the transmitter slot (right)**.** With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. Check out the ***video*** [here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) ##### ![Cruze back up spot 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GM-Cruze-back-up-spot2.gif)Later Cruze plus Blazer, Equinox, Sonic The 2017 **Cruze** gets the new key and a new back up location, which is the front cup holder, as seen to the right. **Blazer** (non-EV), **Equinox** (until 2025), and **Sonic** models now use this spot as well. Simply drop the key fob into the front cup holder, buttons up, and start the car as normal, stepping on the brake and pushing the Start / Stop ignition button. ##### Later Equinox ![2025-Equinox-back-up-location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2025-Equinox-back-up-location.gif)In 2025 the back-up start location for **Equinox** models, including EVs, is moved. It is now found in a center console storage area seen in front of the cup holders. Drop the key fob into the area shown to the right. There is no stipulation as to the exact spot or as to whether the buttons should be up or down. Start the vehicle as normal. #### Blazer EV ![Blazer EV back up spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Blazer-EV-spot.gif)The 2024 **Blazer Electric Vehicle** (EV) is a different animal. Its back up spot is at the bottom of the center console storage area. Drop the key fob on the spot shown (right) with the buttons facing down. The mark pointed to is an image of a key fob. And it starts differently as well. Once the key fob is in its spot, simply step on the brake. The instrument panel will tell you if you have been successful. #### Colorado ![Colorado back-up start location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Colorado-back-up-start.gif)The **Colorado** gets its push button start system in 2023 for the first time, and the back-up start location is different from all other **Chevrolet** models. As an aside, we truly wish the company would standardize this. It uses a cup holder, as other models do, but this time its the one on the passenger side (right). Drop the key fob into the cup holder and start as normal. #### TRAX ![Trax back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Trax-back-up.gif)The **TRAX**, which first saw push button start in 2017, also uses the front cup holder as its back up slot. However, there are *three* cup holders in the center console area, with the front one being separated from the two behind it. Be sure to use the one in the very front. The spot, which can be seen to the right, is used through 2023. ![TRAX back-up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/TRAX-back-up-start.gif)A redesign inn 2024 adds a new back-up start location.  It is now behind the cup holders on a flat spot found in front of the console storage area (right). Drop the key fob onto either of the two locations, buttons up, and start the car as normal, using the Start / Stop button while stepping on the brake pedal. Check out a ***videos*** for all these models [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). #### Trailblazer ![Trailblazer pocket](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Trailblazer-pocket.gif)The new **Trailblazer** model has the back up pocket in front of the center console storage area and behind the the two cup holders on the console (image at right). Drop the key fob into the pocket or depression, The manual states that the buttons should be facing the front, but we don’t believe this is possible given the shape of the pocket. We also believe that it will not likely matter. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. #### Tahoe, Suburban Until 2021, the large SUV’s from **GM**, including the **Tahoe** and **Suburban,** feature a transmitter ![Tahoe Escalade Suburban back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14-15-Tah-Sub.gif)pocket also located in the face of the front of the inside of the center console. However, the pocket points down, as shown to the right. Slide the transmitter into the pocket with the key ring facing out, buttons forward ***(in the Suburban we had on hand, the engine started with the buttons facing either way)***. It is a loose fit, so don’t be concerned. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. Check out the ***video*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). #### Traverse ![Traverse back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Traverse-slot.gif)In the **Chevrolet Traverse**, through 2023, the transmitter pocket is at the bottom of the center console storage area, as seen in the image to the right. The outline of the transmitter will be visible to the front of the console. Beginning in 2024, **Traverse** uses the left or driver’s side cup holder, exactly like the **Silverado EV** below. Once the fob is in place, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal to start the vehicle. #### Spark **![Spark console](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Spark-console.gif)Spark** models also have what is called a transmitter pocket in the center console, but no image defining a location is shown in the manual. There are three storage spots in the console (see the red arrows), and one of them will be the “pocket” but none of them are actually marked. Drop the transmitter or key fob in the front storage spot first and attempt to start the car normally, with your foot on the brake and pressing the Start / Stop button. If this does not work, move to the storage spot furthest back and try starting again. If the car again fails to start, try the longer storage spot alongside the emergency brake. If the starting problem is associated with a dead battery in the key fob, one of the three locations will work! #### Silverado, Malibu ![Malibu Impala back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14-15-Malibu.gif)In the **Silverado** pick up (*note that the electric version is discussed below*) and the **Malibu** sedan, the pocket for the transmitter is located in the face of the ***rear*** of the inside of the center console. **Silverado** gets push button start for the first time in 2019. Slide the transmitter into the pocket with the key ring facing up, and the buttons out (or however it will fit!). The **Silverado’s** pocket is larger, as is the center console, which is actually the center seat in the bench seat. With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and ![Silverado bucket pocket](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Silverado-bucket-pocket.gif)the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. The pocket in 2021 **Tahoe** and **Suburban** models with a bench seat is also moved to this location, at the back of the console. #### Later Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado If the **Silverado**, **Tahoe** or **Suburban** models have bucket seats, the pocket is found in or near the the two cup holders. In the **Silverado**, slip the key fob or transmitter into the insert between the cup holders (first image to the right). In the **Tahoe** or **Suburban**, as well as the **Silverado EV**, drop the ![Tahoe bucket pocket](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Tahoe-bucket-pocket.gif)transmitter into the left side cup holder (second image below right). **Note:** The EV cup holders are *behind* the storage area, but the left one is still used. Once again, with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. The **Silverado EV** starts when the brake pedal is depressed. And we have a ***video*** of the process [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include Blazer, Bolt, Bolt EUV, Camaro, Colorado, Corvette, Cruze, Equinox, Impala, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Sonic, Spark, Suburban, Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse, Trax, and Volt. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/general-motors-dead-fob-help/ "General Motors Dead Fob Help - Part I") > [Open Chevrolet Models with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/general-motors-dead-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acadia, Blazer, bolt, Buick, Cadillac, Camaro, can't get in, Chevrolet, clicker, Corvette, Cruz, dead fob, General Motors, GM, ignition, push button start, remote control, Silverado, smart key, Spark, start stop button, trailblazer, transmitter, Traverse, Trax, Volt, won't open, won't start --- ### [Start a Chrysler, Dodge or Ram with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/chrysler-and-dodge-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) **Published:** November 13, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Chrysler, Dodge or Ram with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Chrysler_Dodge_or_Ram_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Chrysler, Dodge or Ram Vehicle](#Starting_Your_Chrysler_Dodge_or_Ram_Vehicle) - [Pre-2009 models](#Pre-2009_models) - [2010 and newer models](#2010_and_newer_models) - [Dodge Hornet](#Dodge_Hornet) - [… Back to opening instructions](#%E2%80%A6_Back_to_opening_instructions) ## ![Chrysler logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chrysler-logo.gif)How to Start a Chrysler, Dodge or Ram with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Chrysler**, **Dodge** or **Ram** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Chrysler, Dodge or Ram Vehicle** - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/chrysler-dodge-dead-fob-help/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, for [video help, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Floating-button3.gif)Pre-2009 models In **Chrysler** and **Dodge** vehicles built prior to 2009 and using the rectangular-tipped key, the Engine Start / Stop button must be removed from the ignition switch for key fob use. With the ignition in the Lock position, insert the metal part of the emergency key (or a finger nail!) under the chrome button (above right) and gently pry the button loose. It comes away very easily. Note that the button itself appears to float ![Chrysler key slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Dodge2.gif)just above the dash. Insert the rectangular tip of the key fob into the exposed ignition switch slot and turn the key to start and operate. ### 2010 and newer models For models built after 2010, including **Ram** trucks, using the rounded key fob, place the “nose” side (side opposite of the mechanical key – its very sensitive to this) of the Key Fob against the Start / **![Chrysler Emergency Start Two](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Chrysler_start_2.gif)**Stop ignition button (right) and push to operate the ignition switch. ***Do NOT try to remove this button!*** We have actually seen a **Caravan** owners manual citing the older key and button. Do NOT remove the flush button. Simply press the button with the nose of the key fob! #### Dodge Hornet ![Hornet back up start start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Hornet-start.gif)In 2023, **Dodge** introduced the **Hornet** model, and it uses a very different back-up start method. The key fob needs to be placed in the front cup holder (right). The fob may need to be removed from a key chain to make this work. Once in the cup holder, simply press the Start / Stop ignition button while stepping on the brake as usual. We have several [**videos here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) that will help. **![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. ### [… Back to opening instructions](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/chrysler-dodge-dead-fob-help/) Chrysler models examined include the 200, 300, Pacifica, Town and Country and Voyager. Dodge models examined include Caravan, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Hornet, Journey, and Viper. Ram models examined include 1500, 2500, 3500, Chassis cab, Promaster, and Cargo Van. Model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Chrysler Corp., clicker, dead fob, Dodge, FCA, Fiat, ignition, push button start, Ram, remote control, Start/Stop button --- ### [Start a Fiat with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/fiat-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** October 29, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Fiat logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fiat-logo.gif)How to Start a Fiat with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Fiat** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Fiat** - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/fiat-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, for [video help, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **![Chrysler Emergency Start Two](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Chrysler_start_2.gif)Fiat** models built after 2010 use the rounded key fob shown in the image. Place the “nose” side (side opposite of the mechanical key – its very sensitive to this) of the Key Fob against the Start / Stop ignition button (right) and push to operate the ignition switch. **Do NOT try to remove this button!** We have actually seen an owners manual citing an older key and button. Do NOT remove the flush button. Simply press the button with the nose of the key fob! We have a [**video here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) that will help. ![500e back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/500-back-up-start.gif)The **500e**, e for electric, introduced in 2024, uses a new back up start method. The key fob is dropped into the cup holder between the front seats. The buttons should be facing up (right). The right spot will be marked by the image of a key with lines radiating from it. Once the fob is in place, start the car as normal by pressing the Start / Stop button while stepping on the brake. **![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include the 500, 500x, 500e and Spider. Model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** 500, clicker, dead fob, FCA, Fiat, ignition, push button start, Ram, remote control, Start/Stop button --- ### [Start an Alfa Romeo with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alfa-romeo-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** December 22, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Start an Alfa Romeo with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Alfa Romeo** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, first, if you are still [locked out, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alpha-romeo-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) for help getting in!** - **Second, you’ll find video help [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/04/alfa-romeo-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/).** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ![Alpha back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Alpha-back-up.gif)To start your **Alfa Romeo Giulia,** **Stelvio or Tonale** with a dead key fob battery, you will need a back up location to place the fob. For the first two models, it can be found in the center console. Clear away anything cluttering the bottom of the console. You should then see the outline of the key fob on the floor (right) with lines radiating from the top.  These are meant to indicate radio waves. ![Tonale back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tonale-back-up-start.gif)In the **Tonale**, the spot is in the front cup holder, as shown to the right. There is no marking we are aware of. Place the fob on the spot. The car will recognize the fob even though the fob’s internal battery is dead and will start normally. The key fob can be removed once the car is started. **Note** that **Alfa Romeo** says that to shut down the engine when the fob’s battery is dead, you will need to press and hold the Start / Stop button for several seconds. We’ve not seen this in any other vehicle… **[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/04/alfa-romeo-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/)** for video help! Models examined include 4C, Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale. Model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alpha-romeo-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Alfa Romeo, can't get in, can't open, Dead key fob, dead remote control battery, Giulia, keyless start, Stelvio, Tonale, won't start --- ### [Start an Audi with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/volkswagen-and-audi-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) **Published:** November 13, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start an Audi with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_an_Audi_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Audi](#Starting_Your_Audi) - [Early Models](#Early_Models) - [Older Q7](#Older_Q7) - [A5, Q5, A3, Q3](#A5_Q5_A3_Q3) - [A5, A6](#A5_A6) - [Newer Q7, Q8, e-tron GT](#Newer_Q7_Q8_e-tron_GT) - [A4, S4](#A4_S4) - [Always Look for the Mark!](#Always_Look_for_the_Mark) - [… Return to Part I: Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Audi logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/audi_logo.gif)How to Start an Audi with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Audi** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your Audi** - **But first, if you are still locked out,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/volkswagen-and-audi-dead-key-fob-help/) **for help getting inside!** - **Second for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### ![Audi Slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Audi_slot.gif)Early Models Early **Audi** models use a slot in the dashboard but do not use a Start/Stop button. The fob itself is pushed to start or stop the car. If the key fob battery is dead, the vehicle will already recognize the fob when inserted. **Audi** models that use the Start/Stop button and have a slot in the dashboard, as shown, insert the fob into the dashboard slot and press it to start while depressing the brake pedal as if the fob were the Start/Stop button. The actual Start/Stop ignition button is disabled. ![Radiating Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/key_radiating.gif)![VW bu mark](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/23-Taos-bu-mark.png)In models that do not feature a slot for the fob, look for the symbol of a key with lines radiating from it, as shown on the far right. It will be to the right of the steering column on the dashboard or on the right side of the steering column itself. The **Audi Q2** and **Q3** models still uses the spot on the column (right). The fob needs to be held against the mark while the vehicle is started, so unfortunately, this requires the awkward use of both hands. #### Older Q7 In the **Audi Q7**, the symbol is just in front of the center console storage area. Touch the tip or the back of the fob to the symbol – or in the case of **Q7** simply drop the fob on the symbol – and press the Start/Stop button while depressing the brake pedal, all at the same time. Note that in 2007 and 2008, a standard ignition switch exists in the dashboard. Use the mechanical  key in this switch to start the vehicle. #### A5, Q5, A3, Q3 ![Audi A5 Q5 start mark](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/A5-Q5-mark2.gif)In 2018, the mark is moved to the driver’s side cup holder in the **A5** and **Q5**. This is also true of the **A3** and **Q3** beginning about 2021. The mark is smaller and shaded and so a bit difficult to see. As with the **Q7**, the key fob can be dropped onto the spot in the cup holder, and starting the car becomes a one hand (and one foot) operation. Press the Start/Stop button while stepping on the brake. It took two tries to before the key fob was recognized in our test car, but it did work. #### A5, A6 ![A5 Bavk up spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/A5-start.gif)Beginning 2019, the **A5** and **A6** now have the mark at the front of the center console storage area, as shown to the right. Again the key fob can be dropped onto the spot, and starting the car needs only a single hand (and foot). Press the Start/Stop button while stepping on the brake. Our test car started first time in this case. #### Newer Q7, Q8, e-tron GT ![Audi new slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Audi-new-slot.gif)The new (2019) **Q8**, and now the **Q7**, also has the marking in a cup holder. It is the front one in this case. However, we noted a slot between the cup holders adjacent to the 12 volt power outlet and shaped very much like the key fob, Sure enough, the fob was recognized when placed inside the slot. ![eTron back up mark](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/eTron-mark.gif)Models are now being electrified. The **e-tron GT** uses the rear cup holder as in the images above. However, the original **e-tron** and **e-tron Sportback** the mark is found in front of the of the cup holders (right). We have not had access to all electric models, and the term **e-tron** is used as a suffix for all electric models (there are **Q4 and Q8 e-tron** models, for example) but a back up location will likely be found in or near the cup holders. #### A4, S4 ![Audi A4, S4 key fob mark](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/23-Audi-A4.gif)By 2023, the **A4** and **S4** models sport the mark on the center console, just in front of the console storage area. #### Always Look for the Mark! ***All this is to say that there will be a mark somewhere in all Audi models.*** ***In all likelihood if the mark is not found on the dashboard or the side of the steering column, it is most likely to be found somewhere on the console area.*** **![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for video help with **Audi** models and key fobs. Audi models examined include the A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, eTron, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8, RS, S3, S4, S5, and TT. Model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. #### [**… Return to Part I: Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/volkswagen-and-audi-dead-key-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** A3, A4, A5, A6, advanced key, Audi, clicker, Dead Key Fob Help, ignition, push button start, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, remote control, Start/Stop button, Volkswagen, VW, won't open, won't start can't get in --- ### [Start a BMW or Mini with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/bmw-mini-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** November 9, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BMW logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW_logo1.gif)How to Start a BMW or Mini with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **BMW** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting a BMW or Mini** Even if your vehicle is not responding to the key fob, that fob is all you need, and must have, to get your car started. - **But first, if you are still locked out,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/open-a-mini-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **for help getting inside!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/bmwmini-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ![BMW Key Slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW_slot.gif)Some **BMW** and **Mini** models already require that the key fob be inserted into the dashboard next to the Start/Stop button. If the key fob battery is dead, the vehicle will recognize the fob when inserted. In “Comfort Access” models, the slot is only needed if the fob’s battery dies, or if electrical interference interrupts the fob’s signal. Insert the fob into the slot and use the Start/Stop button as normal. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bmw_start.gif)For other **BMW** or **Mini** models, hold the nose of the remote control against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while depressing the brake. With the new 2025 **Mini Cooper**, place the *back* of the new style key fob against the mark. The process remains the same in the new EV line from **BMW**, starting with the **i4** and **iX**. However, there are now two additional back up start methods available in these vehicles. ![BMX console](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bmw-ix-3.gif)![i4 charge pad](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BMW-i4-charge-pad.gif)The smart phone recharge pads also act as new start points. A properly connected key card or a smart phone holding the proper **BMW** app touched to the pads will allow the car to start. The pad is found in front of the cup holders in the **i4** (first image) and on the lower level of the **iX** console (second image). **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)message to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. #### **Video Help with Your BMW or Mini** There are lots of [**videos here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/bmwmini-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) to help out. #### **Recharging the Display Key![BMW Display Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW-Display-Key.gif)** In an automotive first, **BMW**‘s Display Key (right) actually has a rechargeable battery. The display is automatically disabled when the charge is low, which is a major hint that the device needs to be recharged! ![BMW Charge Port](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW-Charge-Port.gif)The car features a wireless cell phone charging station inside the center console. There is also a bulge into which the Display Key can be slipped, with the lock button up and out. The Key is charged with a micro USB cable, a micro USB port on the Key (see the arrow on the Display Key) and the USB port at the back of the console. BMW models examined include the M4, Z4, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7- Series sedans, the X1, X3, X4, X5, and X6 SUVs and iX and i4 EVs. Mini models examined include the Hardtop 2 Dr., Hardtop 4 Dr., Countryman, Clubman, Convertible, Paceman, Coupe, Roadster, and John Cooper Works GP. Model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. **Related: [Getting Out!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///dead-key-fob-batteries/getting-out/)** #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/bmw-dead-fob/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** 7-Series, BMW, can't get in, clicker, dead fob, Display Key, emergency start, mechanical key, recharge, remote control, start stop button, won't open, won't start, won't unlock, X1, X5, X6 --- ### [Start a Buick with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/buick-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **Published:** September 13, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Buick with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Buick_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your  Buick](#Starting_Your_Buick) - [Verano, Regal, LaCrosse (pre 2014)](#Verano_Regal_LaCrosse_pre_2014) - [Regal](#Regal) - [LaCrosse, 2014](#LaCrosse_2014) - [Encore, Envision early](#Encore_Envision_early) - [Encore, Envista](#Encore_Envista) - [Envision, 2021 and later](#Envision_2021_and_later) - [Enclave](#Enclave) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Buick logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Buick-logo.gif)How to Start a Buick with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Buick** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Starting Your  Buick** - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) for help getting inside!** - **Second for [video help, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **GM** vehicles use three different style keys, of which **Buick** uses the last two. There are several starting options, and we have videos [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs). So, find your model, and if the main start battery is still good, we’ll get you underway… #### Verano, Regal, LaCrosse (pre 2014) ![Lacrosse key fob pocket](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Lacrosse-pocket-2.gif)With the flip key key fob, the mechanical key remains attached to the fob, but several back-up locations are used. In the **Buick** **Verano**, **Regal** (through 2017) and pre-2014 **LaCrosse**, remove the cup holder from the center console in front of the storage area. This may be the entire cup holder assembly (above right), or simply a cup holder insert (below right). **![Verano Lacrosse Reagal back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14-15-Verano.gif)**Look for a notch at the top rear of the cup holders to insert a finger or tool to aide removal. Then place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing up**.** The pocket will be shaped somewhat like the key fob. Note that, as can be seen, the console areas look different from model to model, but the pocket is indeed beneath the cup holders. With the key fob in place and with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. #### Regal ![2018 Regal back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Regal-18-start.gif)The back up location is changed in the **Regal** beginning with the 2018 model year, and the car uses a newer key fob. The spot is in a narrow compartment at the front of the center console, as can be seen in the image at right. And for the first time in any GM vehicle, the spot is marked. There is an image of a padlock with lines radiating from it, meant to invoke radio waves. Place the key fob in the compartment and step on the brake and start the vehicle as normal using the Start / Stop button. #### LaCrosse, 2014 ![2014 Lacrosse back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14-15-Lacrosse.gif)For the **LaCrosse** in 2014 and later, the transmitter pocket is moved into the storage area inside the armrest near the auxiliary power, USB and audio ports (right). Place the transmitter in the pocket. Once again, with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. Look for ***video*** help [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). #### Encore, Envision early ![Cruze back up spot 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GM-Cruze-back-up-spot2.gif)The newest key style was introduced in 2014. It features a removable key. Note that there are still some flip keys in use. The **Buick Encore**, with  exception, and **Envision**, until 2021, crossovers will use this spot. Simply drop the key fob into the front cup holder with the buttons up, and start the car as normal. Check out ***videos*** for these models [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). #### Encore, Envista ![Encore GX back up spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Encore-GX.gif)The exception is the **Encore GX**, beginning with the 2020 model. There is a small depression at the rear of a tray on the center console that is just in front of the center console storage area. This is the back up spot. The new **Envista** model introduced in 2024 uses this spot as well. Drop the key fob onto this spot with the buttons up and start the car as normal, again pressing the Start / Stop button while stepping on the brake. #### Envision, 2021 and later ![2021 Envision slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2021-Envision-slot.gif)And the 2021 **Envision** finds the back up spot moved to the front of the center console storage area, See the image to the right. Inside and at the front of the console there is a small, flat depression. Drop the key fob onto this spot with the buttons facing up and start the vehicle as normal, stepping on the brake while pushing the Start / Stop button. See a helpful [video here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). #### Enclave ![Enclave back up spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Enclave-back-up.gif)Finally, the **Buick Enclave** gets keyless start for the first time in 2018. The back up spot is beneath the rubber mat at the bottom of the center console. Remove the mat and place the transmitter on the fob-shaped depression that is now  visible. As always, with the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and the Start / Stop ignition button as normal. We’ll post more information as it comes available. **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal ***very, very*** hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include Cascadia, Enclave, Encore, Envision, Envista, Lacrosse, Regal, and Verano. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**… Return to Part I, Getting In**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/ "General Motors Dead Fob Help - Part I") ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Buick, can't get in, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, Enclave, Envision, Envista, hidden key hole, Lacrosse, missing key hole, Regal, remote control, won't open, won't start, won't unlock --- ### [Open a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/06/tesla-model-s-and-model-x-dead-key-fob-help-part-i/) **Published:** June 10, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone](#How_to_Open_a_Tesla_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob_or_Mobile_Phone) - [Getting into Your Tesla](#Getting_into_Your_Tesla) - [Model S, through 2020](#Model_S_through_2020) - [First Models](#First_Models) - [Newer Models](#Newer_Models) - [Model S, 2021 and newer](#Model_S_2021_and_newer) - [Model X, through 2020](#Model_X_through_2020) - [Model X, 2021 and newer](#Model_X_2021_and_newer) - [Model 3 and Model Y](#Model_3_and_Model_Y) - [Cybertruck](#Cybertruck) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## ![Tesla logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla-logo.png)How to Open a Tesla with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Tesla** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Getting into Your Tesla** - **First, if you are already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/06/tesla-model-s-and-model-x-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **for help getting started!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/06/tesla-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)! - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### **Model S, through 2020** There are now three back up entry versions for the **Model S** depending on when it was built. The first two belong to vehicles that did not come with a key card. If your model did not come with a try card, try both methods below, as it is unclear where the exact build separation is. In each case, the key fob is held to a spot on the body of the car until the key fob is recognized. **Tesla** uses an all electronic system, so there is no hard key and corresponding key cylinder available. ##### ***First Models*** ![Model S open early](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Model-S-open-3.gif)In the earliest versions of the **Model S**, the back of key fob is to be placed against the passenger side front fender, somewhat below and to the right of the emblem, as shown in the image. When the fob is recognized, the door handles will extend as they do normally. The instructions in newer models note that if the car does not respond, first try repositioning the fob. Failing that, try removing the dead battery from the fob and go through the process again. This last bit really shouldn’t be necessary. ***Note that it will take several seconds for the car to recognize the fob.*** ##### ***Newer Models*** ![Tesla Wiper Spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla_wiper_spot.gif)The concept is the same in the newer **Model S**, but the location is changed. However, it remains on the passenger side. Place the key fob near the base of the passenger side windshield wiper. The image to the right shows the exact spot that worked in the model we tested, and we tried several. Then press the driver’s door handle. The handles will extend if it is recognized, but it took a full 20 seconds in the car we tested. Try repositioning the fob if this fails. If it continues not to be recognized, try removing the battery and go back through the process. *Be patient – it took a full 20 seconds for the car to recognize the fob in the model we tested!* #### Model S, 2021 and newer ![Model 3 open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Mod_3_open.gif)After 2021, all Model S cars include a key card and a location on the driver’s door pilar that where the card can be read (right). This location will read the key fob as well. Place either the card or the fob on the door frame between the front and rear doors just above the bottom of the windows (right). The door handles will extend inviting you inside. Recognition should be near instantaneous, but if not simply wait a few seconds. The vehicle can be locked this way as well. #### **Model X, through 2020** ![Model X open](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Model-X-open1.gif)Early versions of **Tesla’s Model X** uses an entirely different back up location. There again is no hard key or key cylinder. In addition, the door handles do not extend in normal operation as with the **Model S**. The mirrors will extend when the key fob is recognized. Place the key fob at the base of the car on the driver’s side below the front of the rear door, as shown. If the car fails to respond, try changing the fob’s position. Finally, if the car continues not to respond, remove the battery from the fob and start over. ***Once again, be patient. It may take several seconds in each position.*** #### Model X, 2021 and newer In 2021, the **Model X** also adds the same touch location on the driver’s door pilar, as seen in all remaining Tesla models. See the image above. Again, if you have a fob, the spot will read it as well. #### **Model 3 and Model Y** **Tesla** jumped the shark with the **Model 3**, doing away with the key fob altogether and relying on a mobile app to get their owner’s in and started. A fob can be ordered if you wish to have one. The app works. Of course, a mobile phone’s battery can be drained in a day or less, it can fail, or the phone itself can go missing. So, the back up is a key card, the size of a credit card. No pun intended, but don’t leave home without it. The process is the same for the **Model Y**. ![Model 3 open](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Mod_3_open.gif)To get in, the key card is placed on the door frame between the front and rear doors on the driver’s side and just above the bottom of the windows, as shown. As with other models, the mirrors will extend inviting you inside. The vehicles can be locked this way as well. Again, a key fob with a dead battery can be read on the pilar as well. #### Cybertruck **Tesla** does not give **Cybertruck** owners an option to order a key fob, relying solely on the smart phone app or the key card. Be sure to have the key card with you always… ***There are videos to help [here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/06/tesla-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)*** Models examined include the Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck. Model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/06/tesla-model-s-and-model-x-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back up entry, Cybertruck, dead key, dead remote battery, key fob, Model S, Model X, Model Y, Tesla, won't open, won't unlock --- ### [Open a Volvo with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/volvo-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** April 19, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **![Volvo Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/volvo-logo.gif)** On This Page - [How to Open a Volvo with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Volvo_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [XC90](#XC90) - [EX30, EX90](#EX30_EX90) - [Pre-2016](#Pre-2016) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [EX30, EX90](#EX30_EX90-2) - [XC90, EC40, EX40](#XC90_EC40_EX40) - [Pre-2016](#Pre-2016-2) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## **How to Open a Volvo with a Dead Key Fob** This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Volvo** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/volvo-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) **for help getting started!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the mechanical key** Three key fob or remote key or remote control styles are in play for **Volvo**. With new ownership and a redesign of the **XC-90** in 2016 and spreading into other models as they are updated, comes a new key fob style. It should be noted that in 2021, a smart phone app became available for **Volvo** models and can be used to open and start these vehicles. A key card is added beginning in 2024. #### XC90 ![Volvo Key Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo-key1.gif)As we noted, beginning with the 2016 **Volvo** **XC90** redesign, a new style key fob is used (right). To retrieve the mechanical key or key blade, look for a slide lever on the top of the key ring end of the fob. This will free the front cover, which needs to be removed. ![Volvo Key Blade 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo-key2.gif)To do this, push the cover slightly down and away from the key ring end. It can then be pulled up and out, exposing the mechanical key. The key blade can then be lifted out. The key holes on most models may not be immediately visible, but help with that can be found below. #### EX30, EX90 ![EX30-90 key tag](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/EX30-90-key-tag.gif)![EX30-90 key card](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/EX30-90-key-card.gif)The new (2025) **Volvo EX30** and **EX90** electric models do not use a mechanical key, but instead feature a rechargeable key tag (left) and an accessory key card (right). The instructions for their use when their charge is low are below. Note that other new **Volvo** EVs have a key tag as well, but these are an accessory to the standard key fob described above. #### Pre-2016 ![Volvo Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/volvo_key.gif)With the previous generation **Volvo** key fobs, the is pulled away from the fob rather easily. Slide the spring loaded catch on the back of Remote Key (remote control or ‘clicker’) to the side. Pull the key blade straight out of the remote key. On some models, the lock cylinder (keyhole) at the back of the door handle will be visible. If so, use the key blade to unlock the door. See below if the key hole is hidden. ![Early Volvo key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Early-Volvo-key-fob2.gif)With the first generation Remote Key, a similar spring loaded catch will be found on the top of the fob, on the key ring end. As with the fob above, slide the catch to the side and pull the mechanical key away. Again, the lock cylinder (keyhole) at the back of the door handle may or may not be visible. See below if the key hole is hidden. ### **Getting Inside** **Note:** Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key will set off the alarm. Following the start procedure will also turn off the alarm. #### EX30, EX90 ![EX30 unlock spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/EX30-tag-unlock.gif)![EX90 unlock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/EX90-unlock.gif)Two of the latest **Volvo EVs**, the **EX30** and **EX90**, have touch spots to use if the key tag charge is depleted. Either the key tag of key card can be used. The **EX30** uses a spot on the driver’s door pilar about half way to the roof (far right). The spot on the **EX90** is the front part of the door handle (right). Hold the key tag or key card flat to the spot until the vehicle unlocks. Note that the key card can only be used in this way… #### XC90, EC40, EX40 ![Volvo Style 2 Lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo-lock2.gif)In the **Volvo** **XC90** and other redesigns going forward since 2016 the key hole is also hidden, but easily found and nothing needs to be removed. Simply pull the door handle out as far as possible and the key hole is exposed, as shown in the image. This holds for the new generation (2025) of **Volvo EVs**, the **EC40** and **EX40**. Insert the mechanical key (it may be awkward to get at) and turn it clockwise to unlock. Remove the key blade and release the handle. Pull the handle once again and you are in the car. #### Pre-2016 For older **Volvo** models, if the keyhole at the back of the driver’s door handle is hidden, follow the next set of instructions. ![Volvo Keyhole Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo_keyhole_cover.gif)Press the key blade about a half inch straight up in the hole on the underside of the keyhole cover (right), found at the back of the driver’s door handle. This action will force off the cover. If you are in the dark, you may need to feel for the hole. Yes, you must ***remove a piece*** of the car, but it is ok and necessary. Use the mechanical key in the now-exposed lock to unlock the driver’s door. Volvo models examined include C30, C40, C70, S40, S60, S80, S90, C50, EC40, EX40, V60, V70, V90, XC40,  XC60, XC70, and XC90. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/volvo-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, Dead key fob, ignition, key blade, mechanical key, remote control, remote key, Start/Stop button, tunnel console, Volvo, won't open, won't start --- ### [Open a Volkswagen or Audi that has a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/volkswagen-and-audi-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** April 28, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a Volkswagen or Audi with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Volkswagen_or_Audi_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## ![Volkswagen logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/volkswagen-logo.gif)How to Open a Volkswagen or Audi with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Volkswagen** or **Audi** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/volkswagen-and-audi-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) **for help getting an Audi started and [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/start-a-volkswagen-with-a-dead-key-fob/) for a Volkswagon!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the mechanical key** ![VW / Audi Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/vw_key_fob.gif)There are three general styles of key fobs in use with **Volkswagen** and **Audi** models. With the older style shown to the right, press the chrome button on the back of the key fob (remote control or ‘clicker’) to release the spring-loaded mechanical key, which remains attached to the key fob. ![Audi, VW Advanced Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Audi_key_new2.gif)Newer **Volkswagen** and **Audi** models use what they called an Advanced Key, shown to the left. The mechanical key is separated ![Audi Key Fob 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Audi-fob-2.gif)from the fob (or remote control or ‘clicker’) by pressing the button on the back side of the fob, shown with the arrow, while pulling on the same key ring end. **Audi** introduced a third Advanced Key fob style in 2016 that for some reason requires pushing two buttons at the same time. They are on either side of the key ring end, as shown. Push them both while pulling the key ring out to retrieve the mechanical key. ![Audi fob new](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Audi-fob-new.gif)And yet a fourth key fob from **Audi** has a chrome button on the back, similar to the unit above, but below the chrome end. push the button and pull on the key ring end to remove the mechanical key. We saw it first in the new 2019 **Q8**. #### **Getting Inside** On many models, the lock cylinder (keyhole) at the back of the door handle will be visible. If so, simply use the key blade to unlock the door.![VW /Audi Keyhole Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/VW_remote_lock_cover.gif) If the keyhole at the back of the driver’s door handle is hidden, press the key blade about a half inch straight up in the hole on the underside of the keyhole cover (a). If you are in the dark, you may need to feel for the hole. This action will loosen the cover and pulling on the door handle may help to remove it. Yes, you are ***prying off a piece*** of the car, but it’s ok and necessary. Use the mechanical key in the now-exposed key cylinder to unlock the driver’s door. Audi models examined include the A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, e-tron GT, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8, RS, S3, S4, S5, and TT. Model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. VW models examined include the Atlas, Arteon, Beetle, EOS, e-Golf, Golf, GTI, ID.4, Jetta, Scirocco, Passat, Phaeton, Routan, Taos, Tiguan, and Touareg. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/volkswagen-and-audi-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** advanced key, Audi, clicker, Dead Key Fob Help, ignition, push button start, Q7, remote control, Start/Stop button, Volkswagen, VW, won't open, won't start can't get in --- ### [Open a Smart with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/open-a-smart-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** June 21, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Getting into your Smart](#Getting_into_your_Smart) - [Mechanical keys](#Mechanical_keys) - [Smart Fortwo](#Smart_Fortwo) - [Smart 1, 3 and 5](#Smart_1_3_and_5) - [Getting inside](#Getting_inside) - [Smart Fortwo](#Smart_Fortwo-2) - [Smart 1, 3, and 5](#Smart_1_3_and_5-2) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## ![Smart logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Smart-logo.gif)Getting into your Smart Open a Smart. This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Smart** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. Smart manufactured the **Fortwo** model as a two-seater city car a as division of the **Mercedes-Benz Group** from 1998–2024. Attempts to market the car in North America were abandoned due to poor sales in 2018. - **First, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/start-a-smart-with-a-dead-key-fob/).** - **Note, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### Mechanical keys #### ![Smart Fortwo key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2005-2016-Smart-key.gif)Smart Fortwo If the battery in the key fob has died, we have the instructions you need to get inside and started. The company used two key fob styles in these models. The first is a very basic hard key with lock and unlock buttons in the plastic handles (right). This key was used from 2005 right through 2016. ![2015-2017 Smart flip key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2015-2017-Smart-flip-key.gif)A second somewhat more sophisticated key fob was introduced in 2015. It remains a quite basic fob that features a flip key (right). The mechanical key hides in the fob until the chrome button is pressed. #### Smart 1, 3 and 5 ![Smart 1 key fob key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Smart-1-key-fob-2.gif)![Smart 1 key fob ope\n](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Smart-1-key-fob-1.gif)The key fobs for these vehicles are frankly awful. Each hides a mechanical key inside, requiring that the fob be opened up to get at it. Above is the first fob for the **Smart 1**, and its round. Getting at the mechanical key starts by turning it over and then turning the base cover clockwise. The mechanical key then can be pulled away (far right) and unfolded for use. ![Smart 5 key fob pry](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Smart-5-key-fob-2.gif)![Smart 5 key fob cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Smart-5-key-fob-1.gif)By 2024, the Smart 5 had a more conventional looking key fob, but getting at the mechanical key gets an extra step with two pieces needing to be removed (Mercedes is still a part owner and should know better…). The first image above shows a cover being removed. Something the size of a paper clip needs to be pushed into the hole the 1 is pointing two and the top cover can be removed. ![Smart 5 key fob mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Smart-5-key-fob-3.gif)The second image shows an arrow pointing at a slot for a small screwdriver tip to be used to pry off the back cover of the fob. The result is seen to the right where the cover is removed and a mechanical key has been pulled out. It will need to be unfolded for use. ### Getting inside #### ![Smart key cylinder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2008-Smart-cylinder.gif)Smart Fortwo Smart actually hides the key hole behind a small plug found just below the door handle. It is removed by simply pulling it away (right). Once the key hole is visible, the mechanical key can then be inserted and the car unlocked. Smart says that doing this will set off the vehicle’s alarm. Oddly, in 2017 the company began calling this an “emergency release.” The process appears to be the same with the key being inserted and turned counterclockwise. There is no mention of which direction to turn the key prior to this. However, in all cases, it is not possible to lock these models with the key! It must be locked using the switch inside the vehicle before closing the door. #### Smart 1, 3, and 5 These three models use a now common process to get at the lock cylinder. The cylinder is behind the driver’s door handle which is flush to the door panel. ![LC500 key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/LC500-key-hole2.gif)To get at it, push the front of the handle inwards and pull out the back of the handle as far as it will go. The key cylinder is exposed and can now be used (right). Insert the mechanical key and turn to the left. Return the key to the center, remove it and release the handle. The next pull of the handle will open the vehicle. Models examined include the Fortwo, EQ Fortwo, Smart 1, Smart 2, and Smart 3. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. #### [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/start-a-smart-with-a-dead-key-fob/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** dead key, EQ Fortwo, Fortwo, key fob, mechanical key, Smart 1, Smart 2, Smart 3, won't open --- ### [Unlock a Skoda with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/open-a-skoda-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** May 5, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Skoda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SKODA-logo.gif)How to Unlock a Skoda This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Skoda** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, click here for [help getting started](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/start-a-skoda-with-a-dead-key-fob/)!** - **Also, if you need [another manufacturer, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### Retrieving the mechanical key ![Skoda flip mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Skoda-flip-mechanical-key.gif)To get into your Skoda, you’ll first need to  remove the emergency or mechanical key from a key fob. There are three key fobs offered by Skoda. The first is a simple flip key key fob. Push the chrome button shown in the image to the right. The key will extend, ![Skoda mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Skoda-mechanical-key.gif)The next two have mechanical keys embedded inside the fob. The first and most common one (left) has a slide lever at the top of the fob (left arrow). Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow and the mechanical key can be pulled away (right arrow). ![Skoda mechanical key 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Skoda-mechanical-key-2.gif)The next one is found in some newer Skoda models and is a little more complicated. At the narrow end of the key fob, press the button shown in the image (right). This will push the mechanical key out a small amount. Push the button again in order to pull the mechanical key away. If a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle, simply insert the key and turn and you’ll be in. Most models, however, will require the next step. ### Getting Inside ![Skoda remove keyhole cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Skoda-remove-cap.gif)Most models have a cover hiding the key hole that must be removed. Pull the door handle into the open position and hold it there. Look for a slot on the underside of the cap. Now use the mechanical key as a lever by slipping it into the slot. It will only go in about a quarter of an inch. Rotate the key up and the cap will some free (right). And yes, you are prying off a piece of your car, but its ok and necessary, Now you can insert the mechanical key into the exposed key hole and turn, and you’ll be inside. Models examined include Enyaq, Fabia, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiak, Octavia, Scala, and Superb. Model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. #### [Continue to Starting Instructions …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/start-a-skoda-with-a-dead-key-fob/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, Dead key fob, Enyaq, Fabia, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiak, Octavia, Scala, Skoda, Superb --- ### [How to Unlock a Rivian with a Dead Key Fob or Mobile Phone](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/open-a-rivian-with-a-dead-key-fob-or-mobile-phone/) **Published:** May 2, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Rivian logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rivian-logo.gif)Getting into Your Rivian This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Rivian** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, click here for [help getting started](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/how-to-start-a-rivian-with-a-dead-key-fob-or-mobile-phone/)!** - **Second, if you need or want [another manufacturer, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### R1S and R1T through 2024 ![Rivian back up open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rivian-back-up-open.gif)Unlock a Rivian with a dead key fob! Unlike some in the industry, **Rivian** does supply a key fob. However, the fob does not include a mechanical key. Instead, the company supplies a smart phone app, a key card and, in some cases, a key band. Cell phones are in a constant need of a charge, so we highly recommend carrying a key card at all times! It or the key band can be touched to a sensor at the rear portion of the driver’s door (above right). Both the **R1S** and **R1T** models can be accessed in this way. ### 2025 and later ![Rivian 2025 back up open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rivian-25-b-u-open.gif)However, in 2025, a smart phone app and key card are still available but the the key band is gone. Further, the key fob is shown being used to touch the sensor at the back of the driver’s door (right)! The key card can be used here as well and in the same way. We have yet to test this, but we suspect that this move will work on older models as well! It certainly is worth a try if you find yourself with a key fob that has stopped working properly, likely due to a dead battery inside the fob. Models examined include the R1S and R1T. Model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/how-to-start-a-rivian-with-a-dead-key-fob-or-mobile-phone/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back up open, dead key fob battery, key band, key card, R1S, R1T, Rivian, smart phone app --- ### [Open a Porsche with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/09/porsche-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** September 7, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a Porsche with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Porsche_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting into Your Porsche](#Getting_into_Your_Porsche) - [Retrieving the Mechanical Key](#Retrieving_the_Mechanical_Key) - [Unlocking, Two-piece Door Handle](#Unlocking_Two-piece_Door_Handle) - [One-piece Door Handles](#One-piece_Door_Handles) - [Macan EV](#Macan_EV) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## ![Porsche Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Porsche-Logo.gif)How to Open a Porsche with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Porsche** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Getting into Your Porsche** - **First, if you are already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/porsche-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) **for help getting started!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/08/porsche-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### **Retrieving the Mechanical Key** A **Porsche** key fob is shaped cleverly like a **Porsche** ![Porsche key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Prosche-key.gif)automobile. Unless your key ring is flexible, take the fob off the ring to make room to remove the mechanical key. Turning over the fob, look for a small slide lever near the key ring side. Slide it to the side with a fingernail and pry the lever towards the top at the same time. Work the key out of the fob. With newer fobs, simply push the emergency or mechanical key up and out from the back. Now, check if a key hole is immediately visible or not… #### Unlocking, Two-piece Door Handle ![Porsche slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Porsche-slot.gif)If your **Porsche** has a visible key hole, simple insert the mechanical key and turn. If a key hole is not visible, look for a separation in the driver’s door handle towards the back. It marks a cover hiding the keyhole. Then look beneath the cover for a slot. Slide the mechanical key in as far up as it will go. Holding some upward pressure, pull the cover away from the car exposing the key hole. #### One-piece Door Handles ![Porsche lift](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Porsche-lift.gif)If a separation in the handle is not found, simply lift the handle. The key hole will be seen beneath the back of the handle. The **718**, **911** and **Macan** have a handle like the one shown. They may have a plastic insert in the key hole that will need to be removed. Once the key hole is visible, insert the mechanical key and turn it counterclockwise. It will be awkward to get to. Then remove the key, release the handle fully and then pull it again to open. And you’re in. ![Cayenne and Panamera buck up open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/19-25-Cayenne-bu-open2.png)Slip the plastic insert back into the keyhole if there was one. It is very likely protection against water infiltration and subsequent freezing in cold weather. With one exception, the majority of other models such as the **Cayenne** and **Panamera** feature a handle that exposes the key hole when the handle is pulled to the open position, without the need to deal with an insert in the key hole (right). The handle rotates from the front. Once again, remove the key once the vehicle is unlocked, release the handle and pull to open. #### Macan EV The exception is the new **Macan EV**. The instructions are quite detailed and are as follows: - ![Macan EV back up open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/24-25-Macan-EV-bu-open2.png)Pull the driver’s door handle firmly five times beyond the first snap-in position. - Within ten seconds of doing so, hold the vehicle key on the area of the windshield with the vehicle identification number. See the image to the right. The vehicle will then unlock. Note that it may take multiple attempts to get this right. Models covered include 718, 911, 918, Cayenne, Macan, Macan EV, Panamera, and Taycan. Model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/porsche-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, dead remote battery, dummy key, hidden key hole, key fob, Macan, Porsche, Porsche Entry and DriveSystem, smart key, won't open, won't start --- ### [Open a Polestar with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/open-a-polestar-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** September 15, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Polestar-logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polestar-logo-1.gif) On This Page - [How to Open a Polestar with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Polestar_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Polestar 1 and 2](#Polestar_1_and_2) - [Polestar 3 and 4](#Polestar_3_and_4) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [Polestar 1](#Polestar_1) - [Polestar 2](#Polestar_2) - [Polestar 3 and 4](#Polestar_3_and_4-2) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a Polestar with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Polestar** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/start-a-polestar-with-a-dead-key-fob/) for help getting started!** - **Second, for [video help, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### Retrieving the mechanical key **Polestar** models use a new key fob style first introduced by **Volvo** in 2021. #### Polestar 1 and 2 It should be noted that in 2021, a smart phone app is also available **Polestar** models and can be used to open ![Volvo Key Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo-key1.gif)and start these vehicles. A key card is added beginning in 2024. Beginning with the first **Polestar** models, a new style key fob is used (right). To retrieve the mechanical key or key blade, look for a slide lever on the top of the key ring end of the fob. This will free the front cover, which needs to be removed. ![Volvo Key Blade 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo-key2.gif)To do this, push the cover slightly down and away from the key ring end. It can then be pulled up and out, exposing the mechanical key. The key blade can then be lifted out. The key holes on most models may not be immediately visible, but help with that can be found below. #### Polestar 3 and 4 ![Polestar key tag](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Polestar-key-tag.gif)![Polestar key card](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Polestar-key-card.gif)The new (2025) **Polestar 3** and **Polestar 4** models do not use a mechanical key. The **Polestar 3** features a rechargeable key fob (far right) while the **Polestar 4** uses a fob with a replaceable battery. They both add an accessory key card (right). The instructions for their use when their charge is low are below. ### Getting Inside **Note:** Unlocking the vehicle with the mechanical key will set off the alarm. Following the start procedure will also turn off the alarm. #### Polestar 1 ![LC500 key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/LC500-key-hole2.gif)The **Polestar 1** features a door handle that is flush to the car’s body. Push the front of the handle inward and pull away the back, as seen to the right. The key hole is now exposed. As above, insert the mechanical key and turn it clockwise to unlock. Remove the key blade and release the handle. Pull the handle once again and you are in the car. #### Polestar 2 ![Volvo Style 2 Lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo-lock2.gif)In the **Polestar 2**, the key hole is also hidden, but easily found and nothing needs to be removed. Simply pull the door handle out as far as possible and the key hole is exposed, as shown in the image. Insert the mechanical key (it may be awkward to get at) and turn it clockwise to unlock. Remove the key blade and release the handle. Pull the handle once again and you are in the car. #### Polestar 3 and 4 ![Polestar-3 door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Polestar-3-door-handle.gif)![Polestar 4 back up open spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Polestar-4-b-u-open-spot.gif)A mechanical key is not available to unlock the **Polestar 3** or **Polestar 4**. The smart phone app, the vehicle’s key card or depleted key fob will be needed. With the **Polestar 3**, the card or fob is touched to the front of the driver’s door handle (far right). With the **Polestar 4**, the card or fob is touched to the middle of the door pillar just behind the driver’s door (right). The key card or key fob must be laid flat on the surface and the key fob logo should be facing out. Polestar models examined include the **Polestar 1**, **Polestar 2**, **Polestar 3** and **Polestar 4**. Model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/start-a-polestar-with-a-dead-key-fob/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back up entry, can't get in, Polestar 1, Polestar 2, Polestar 3, Polestar 4, won't open --- ### [Open a Mini with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/open-a-mini-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** May 30, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Mini logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/mini_logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Open a Mini with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Mini_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the Mechanical Key](#Retrieving_the_Mechanical_Key) - [Opening Your Mini](#Opening_Your_Mini) ## How to Open a Mini with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Mini** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **But first, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/bmw-mini-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) for help getting started!** - **Second, for video help, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/bmwmini-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### ![BMW Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/bmw_key.gif)Retrieving the Mechanical Key For early **Mini** models, press the button on the back of the remote control (or ‘clicker’) and pull the key ring end to remove the integrated key. The integrated or mechanical key can be used to unlock the driver’s door, which will likely have a visible key hole. ![Mini Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mini-key2.gif)With the rounded style key fob seen to the left, has a button on the “neck”. Push it while pulling the key ring with your free hand to retrieve the mechanical key. ![Mini key fob mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/25-Mini-fob-2.gif)![2025 Mini key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/25-Mini-fob.gif)A newer fob introduced in 2025 hides the key inside the fob’s case. Here, you’ll find a button on the side as shown, Pressing it releases the back cover allowing it to slide away. This reveals the mechanical key (far right), which can then be pulled away. ### Opening Your Mini **![Mini Handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mini-handle.gif)Mini Cooper Hardtops** were first to use the style shown to the right, which is quite unique. It then moved to the **SE EV** in 2022 and now is found across the product line. A small oval-shaped cap at the rear of the handle must be removed to expose the key hole. Look for a small slot underneath the handle near the cap (arrow). Slip the mechanical key into the hole as far as it will go, which is about an inch. Nothing obvious happens, but the cap is now free to remove. Slip a fingernail anywhere in the groove and the cap will fall away. Yes, pulling off another piece of a car, but it is necessary, and safe. Now slip the key into the now exposed key hole and turn to unlock the car. Remove the key before pulling the handle. Pull the handle, and you’re in. Check out the video below. ![i4 door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/i4-handle.gif)Newer (2025 and later) **Mini John Cooper Works** models feature the same door handle as is found on the **BMW i4**. With this handle (right), lift it to the open position and insert the mechanical key into the key hole found on the now exposed right side and turn to unlock. Mini models examined include the Hardtop 2 Dr., Hardtop 4 Dr., Countryman, Clubman, Convertible, Paceman, Coupe, Roadster, and John Cooper Works GP. Model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Clubman, convertible, Countryman, Coupe, dead key fob battery, Hardtop 2 Dr., Hardtop 4 Dr., John Cooper Works GP, Mini, Paceman, Roadster, won't open, won't unlock --- ### [Open a Mercedes-Benz with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/mercedes-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** April 19, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Mercedes_logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mercedes_logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Open a Mercedes-Benz with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Mercedes-Benz_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the Mechanical Key](#Retrieving_the_Mechanical_Key) - [There much more below and video help here…](#There_much_more_below_and_video_help_here%E2%80%A6) - [S- and C-Class](#S-_and_C-Class) - [CLE Cabriolet and GLC](#CLE_Cabriolet_and_GLC) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a Mercedes-Benz with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Mercedes-Benz** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/mercedes-benz-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/).** - **Second, look for [video help here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/mercedes-benz-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving** the **Mechanical Key** **![Mercedes key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/mercedes_key-1.gif)Mercedes-Benz** now features two SmartKey styles. The original and most common style is tapered, like the one shown to the right. To retrieve the mechanical key, slide the release catch found near the top of the fob in the direction of the arrow and pull the mechanical key away from the SmartKey (remote control or ‘clicker’). #### There much more below and video help [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/mercedes-benz-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)… ![new mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/New-Mercedes-key3.gif)![New Mercedes key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/New-Mercedes-key2.gif)In 2017, a second, rounded SmartKey style was introduced in the **E-Class** sedan, and is shown to the right. It migrated to **S-Class** sedans in 2018 and is found in all 2018 **E-Class** models. Look for a button on the back of the newer key fob. Push the button and pull on the key ring end to remove the mechanical key, as shown in the image to the right. ![2021 Mercedes fob back](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2021-Mercedes-fob-4.gif)![2021 Mercedes key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2021-Mercedes-fob-2.gif)In 2021, another key fob was added to the **S-Class Maybach** that looks similar and operates very similarly. It is a little more tapered at the key ring end. Again, push the button on the back and remove the mechanical key. If the keyhole is visible, use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door. This will set off the car’s alarm.  Successfully completing the start process below will turn it off. G-series wagons have an exposed key hole, so simply insert the mechanical key and turn, and you’re in. #### S- and C-Class However, beginning in 2015 with the **S-** and **C-Class** vehicles and extended over time to nearly all models, the keyhole is hidden beneath a cap at the end of the driver’s door handle (below right). The mechanical key will be used a lever to remove the cap to expose the key hole. ![Mercedes lock cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mercedes_lock_cover.gif)Make sure the handle of the mechanical key is pointed *away* from the paint. Insert the key into the opening (black arrow) underneath the cap as far as it will go. Hold the door handle out. Pull the cap that is now on the mechanical key as straight as possible away from the vehicle until it releases. Once removed, the key hole is visible and available to insert the key and unlock. As above, this will set off the car’s alarm, which will be taken care of when you successfully complete the start process below. ![2021 Mercedes door handle ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2021-Mercedes-door-handle-3.gif)The 2021 **Maybach** adds flush door handles. This has now been added to **AMG** and **EQS** models in 2023, **EQE**, **E-Class**, **S-Class** and **C-Class** models in 2024. The key hole is revealed in the center of the space when the door handle is pulled open. To do this, push the front of the door handle (top image, right). The rear of the handle will pop out. Take hold of the handle and pull. Use the mechanical key in the exposed key cylinder (bottom image, right). Once again, the alarm may sound, but it will go off when the car is started. #### CLE Cabriolet and GLC ![GLC key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GLC-key-hole.gif)Finally, the 2023 **CLE Cabriolet** and 2024 **GLC** models employ yet another method to hide the key hole. Pulling the driver’s door handle to the open position reveal the key hole underneath the back of the handle. Simply insert the key and turn and you’ll be inside. And yet again, the alarm will likely sound, but it will go off when the car is started. ***[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/mercedes-benz-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for video help specific to many Mercedes models and key fobs.*** **Important** After using the mechanical key, return it to the electronic key fob. The key fob itself may require the mechanical key to be present to operate. Models examined include A, AMG, B, C, CLA, CLS, E, G, GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLK, GLS, GT, M, S, SL, SLC and SLS Class and Series vehicles. Model years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/mercedes-benz-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, Dead key fob, hidden key hole, ignition, KEYLESS-GO key, mechanical key, Mercedes, remote control, Start/Stop button, won't open, won't start --- ### [Open a Mazda with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/mazda-dead-fob-help/) **Published:** April 18, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Mazda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mazda-logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Open a Mazda with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Mazda_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Early key fob](#Early_key_fob) - [2020 and newer fob](#2020_and_newer_fob) - [New door handle, 2020](#New_door_handle_2020) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a Mazda with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Mazda** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside,**[ **click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/mazda-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/). - **Second, you can find some** [**video help here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/mazda-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **![Mazda Mechanical Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mazda_mechanical_key.gif)Retrieving the mechanical key** #### Early key fob For early **Mazda** models, slide the release lever on the back of the advanced key (remote control or ‘clicker’) to release the auxiliary (mechanical) key. Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key. Use the key to unlock the driver’s door. #### ![Mazda key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mazda-fob-2-1.gif)2020 and newer fob In 2020, Mazda introduced a new key fob style. It is distinguished by the lock, unlock etc. buttons being found on one side of the fob. The mechanical or auxiliary key is found inside. To access it, slide the lever found on the top of the fob towards the side, as the arrow indicates. The back cover can then be slid ![Mazda key fob and mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mazda-fob-2-2.gif)away in the opposite direction and removed. The mechanical key can be seen inside and is simply lifted away, as shown. If a key hole is visible, simply insert the mechanical key and turn and you’re in. #### New door handle, 2020 However, also in 2020, **Mazda** introduced a new door handle in the the **Mazda3** and **CX-30** models. This change has moved to the **CX-50** and **CX-90** by 2025. In these ![Mazda door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mazda-door-handle.gif)models, the key hole can be seen only when the door handle is pulled to the open position. It may be awkward to reach and drivers with large hands may have difficulty, but the mechanical key must be inserted into the key hole while the door handle is pulled open. See the image to the right. Once inserted, turn the key to the right. Return the key to the original position and remove it. Release the handle and pull it open again and you’ll be inside the car. For pre-2020 models, there is **video help here.** Models examined include CX5, CX9, CX30, Miata, Mazda3, Mazda6, and MX 5. Model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/mazda-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** advanced key, can't get in, clicker, CX-50, CX-90, dead fob, ignition, Mazda, remote control, start stop button, won't open, won't start --- ### [Unlock a Jeep with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/jeep-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) **Published:** October 29, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **![Jeep logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jeep-logo.gif)** On This Page - [How to Unlock Your Jeep Vehicle](#How_to_Unlock_Your_Jeep_Vehicle) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting inside](#Getting_inside) - [Most models](#Most_models) - [Wagoneer, 2022-2024](#Wagoneer_2022-2024) - [Wagoneer (2025) and Cherokee (2026)](#Wagoneer_2025_and_Cherokee_2026) - [Continue to Starting Instructions …](#Continue_to_Starting_Instructions_%E2%80%A6) ## **How to Unlock Your Jeep Vehicle** This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Jeep** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/jeep-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) for help getting started!** - **Second, for [video help, click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **![Chrysler Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/chrysler_key.gif)Retrieving the mechanical key** A mechanical key will be needed first. To remove the emergency (mechanical) key from a key fob belonging to early **Jeep** vehicle, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the back of the Key Fob (remote control or ‘clicker’) to the side and then pull the mechanical key out with your free hand. ![Chrysler Key FobTwo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Chrysler_key_fob_2.gif)The Key Fobs used in models built after 2010 are sleeker and rounded (see the image to the left) but work the same way. Slide the mechanical latch at the top of the back of the Fob to the side and pull the emergency key out with your free hand. ![Ram key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ram-fob.gif)And finally, the latest **Wagoneer** models, beginning in 2022, use the fob seen to the right. Look for a chrome button on the side, as denoted by the bottom arrow. Push it and pull on the key ring end, and the mechanical key is removed. ### **Getting inside** #### Most models In nearly all **Jeep** models, a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door. Simply insert the mechanical key and turn and you’re in. #### Wagoneer, 2022-2024 ![GLC key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Wagoneer-key-hole.gif)New (2022) **Wagoneer** and **Grand Wagoneer** models have their key holes hiding behind the driver’s door handle, as can be seen in the image to the right. It is exposed when the door handle is pulled to the open position. So, simply pull the door handle out as far as possible. Insert the mechanical key (it may be awkward to get at) and turn it to unlock. Remove the key blade and release the handle. Pull the handle once again and you are in the car. #### Wagoneer (2025) and Cherokee (2026) ![Wagoneer key hole cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Wagoneer-key-hole-cover.gif)A change is made in 2025 **Wagoneer** and 2026 **Cherokee** models. A door handle that is inset somewhat to the door panel is introduced, with a keyhole that needs work to be found. A small cover is seen on the right side of the grip area (right). Use the mechanical key to pry it off and reveal the keyhole. Once again, insert the key and turn and you are inside. Models examined include Cherokee, Compass, Patriot, Renegade, Wagoneer and Wrangler. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [Continue to Starting Instructions …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/jeep-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** clicker, dead fob, ignition, Jeep, push button start, remote control, Start/Stop button --- ### [Open a Jaguar with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/jaguar-dead-fob-help/) **Published:** April 18, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a Jaguar with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Jaguar_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XF and XJ](#E-Pace_F-Pace_XE_XF_and_XJ) - [I-Pace and F-Type](#I-Pace_and_F-Type) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## **![Jaguar Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jaguar-Logo.gif)How to Open a Jaguar with a Dead Key Fob** This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Jaguar** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/jaguar-and-land-rover-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **for help getting started!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/land-rover-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the mechanical key** **![Jaguar Style 1 Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jaguar_style_1_key.gif)Jaguar** uses four versions of Smart Keys fobs. For the first one, press and hold the release button while pulling the key blade from the Smart Key (remote control or ‘clicker’) body. The release button must be pressed as well to return the key blade. For the second, press and hold the release button on the side of the fob, while lifting ![Jaguar Key Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/jaguar_key_style_2.gif)the emergency (mechanical) key blade cover from the Smart Key body. Extract the emergency key blade and unfold. On some models, the lock cylinder (keyhole) at the back of the door handle will be visible. If so, use the key blade to unlock the door. ![Jag 3 LRover key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jag-3-LRover-key.gif)The third version hides the mechanical or emergency key beneath a chrome cover on one side of the fob. Slide the side cover towards the top of the fob as shown to release and remove it. The mechanical key can then be slipped out the same way and unfolded. Note that we have seen fobs of this type from **Land Rover** that were missing their fold out keys! If you run into this, you will, unfortunately, need to get in touch with your dealer as soon as possible. ![Jaguar key fob new](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jaguar-key-new.gif)The newest version of the fob is thankfully a simple side button press (arrow, right) and a pull. The mechanical key is the key ring end of the fob. We have seen two instances of mechanical keys missing from key fobs in the previous styles. This will not be an issue with the newest fob. Most of the vehicles using the versions 3 and 4 key fob all have hidden key holes, so move to the next steps, below. ### **Getting Inside** #### E-Pace, F-Pace, XE, XF and XJ ![Land Rover back up open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Land-Rover-open2.gif)For some **Jaguar** models built after 2015 and using the last two key fob styles, there is a cap at the back of the driver’s door handle that must be removed to get to the key hole.  There is an access hole or slot beneath the cap. Insert the key blade into the slot and, except with the **XJ**, press down on the cover slightly. Gently lever the key blade upwards and rotate the lock cover upwards to release it. And yes, you are ***prying off*** a piece of the car but its ok and necessary. Once you have exposed the lock cylinder, use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door. The alarm sounds until the Smart Key is positioned correctly. To disarm the alarm continue to Starting Instructions in Part II. #### I-Pace and F-Type ![Velar handle push](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Velar-enter-push2.gif)These models have flush door handles that reach out when the driver touches it while an active key fob is present. They will remain fixed if the key fob’s battery is dead or there is interference. The lock cylinder is hidden behind the flush handle. To get at it, press the front of the ![Velar key cylinder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Velar-enter-key.gif)handle (right). The rear of the handle will be pushed out. Pull the entire handle out to the fully deployed position. Once you have exposed the lock cylinder at the rear of the handle, use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door. Again, the alarm sounds until the Smart Key is positioned correctly. To disarm the alarm continue to Starting Instructions in Part II. Also, check out our [**videos**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/land-rover-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for additional help. Models examined include the E-Pace, F-Pace, I-Pace, F-Type, X-Type, XE, XF, XJ and XK. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/jaguar-and-land-rover-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) > [Start a Jaguar with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/jaguar-and-land-rover-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, dead fob, Evoque, I-Pace, ignition, Jaguar, Land Rover, Range Rover, remote control, smart key, start stop button, Velar, won't open, won't start, XJ --- ### [Open a Nissan or Infiniti with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/nissan-infiniti-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** April 19, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Nissan logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nissan-logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Open a Nissan or Infiniti with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Nissan_or_Infiniti_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Nissan GTR, Infiniti QX80 Entry](#Nissan_GTR_Infiniti_QX80_Entry) - [Later QX80, Nissan Leaf Entry](#Later_QX80_Nissan_Leaf_Entry) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a Nissan or Infiniti with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Nissan** or **Infiniti** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/nissan-infiniti-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **for help getting started!** - **Second, for** [**video help, click here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/nissaninfiniti-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the mechanical key** For a **Nissan**– and **Infiniti**-made vehicle, to remove the mechanical key, release ![Nissan Mechanical Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/nissan_mechanical_key.gif)the lock knob at the back of the Intelligent Key (remote control or ‘clicker’). Use the mechanical key in the driver’s door key cylinder to unlock the door. And then in 2017, **Infiniti** introduced the **QX30** *and* a brand new key fob. At least to them. So, here’s the deal… ![Infiniti Tapered Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Infiniti-fob-4.gif)The second key fob is the spitting image of the fob used by the **Mercedes-Benz** folks for years. Old **Chrysler Corp.** (now **FCA**) vehicles use it too. The fob (right) has a tapered tip at one end and a slide lever at the top of the key ring end (1). Slide the lever over and pull the key ring to retrieve the mechanical key. #### Nissan GTR, Infiniti QX80 Entry ![GTR handle cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GTR-handle-cap-cap.gif)As noted, the key hole on nearly all **Nissan** and **Infiniti** models is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle, and the mechanical key can be used to unlock it. Two exceptions to this are the **Nissan GT-R** and the **Infiniti QX80**. The key hole is a bit hidden, behind the front of the driver’s door handle and a cap that must be removed. ![GTR handle and key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GTR-handle-key.gif)To access the key hole, press the rear end of the driver’s door handle to lift up the front end, just as you would normally to get inside. Note the cap shown in the image (above right, A). While holding the door handle out, use the mechanical key and turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it. Once removed, the key hole is exposed and the mechanical key can at last be used to unlock the driver’s door (above right). #### ![QX 80 handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/QX-80-handle.gif)Later QX80, Nissan Leaf Entry In 2025 and 2026 respectively, the **Infiniti** **QX80** and **Nissan Leaf** offered a new feature — flush door handles that extend when the key fob approaches the vehicle. If the battery in the fob is weak or dead, this will not occur. Getting to the key hole is a process similar to that for the **GT-R**. Press the front of the door handle inward. This rotates the rear of the handle outward (right, upper). The handle can then be pulled open. Do so as far as it will go exposing the key hole beneath the back of the handle (right, lower). You can now use the mechanical key to unlock the car. ***[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/nissaninfiniti-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for video help with Nissan and Infiniti models and key fobs.*** Models examined include 370Z, Altima, Armada, Cube, Frontier, GT-R, Juke, Kicks, Maxima, Murano, NV, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, Sentra, Titan, Versa, Xterra, Z, EX, FX, G, JX-35, M, Q40, Q50, Q60, Q70, QX30, QX50, QX55, QX56, QX60, QX70, and QX80. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/nissan-infiniti-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, clicker, Dead key fob, ignition, Infiniti, Intelligent Key, mechanical key, Nissan, remote control, Start/Stop button, won't open, won't start --- ### [Open a Holden with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/holden-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) **Published:** October 29, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Holden logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/holden-logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Open a Holden with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Holden_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting into Your Holden](#Getting_into_Your_Holden) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [Acadia, Equinox](#Acadia_Equinox) - [Commodore](#Commodore) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a Holden with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Holden** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Getting into Your Holden** - **But first, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/holden-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) for help getting started!** - **Second, you’ll find [video help here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/11/holden-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### **Retrieving the mechanical key** ![Holden flip key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Holden-Key-2.gif)**Holden** uses three key fob or transmitter styles. To get in the vehicle when the key fob battery is dead, a mechanical key will have to retrieved from the fob and used to unlock the car. The first is a simple flip key (above right). Press the unmarked button to extend the mechanical key. It remains attached to the key fob. Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door. ![Holden remote control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Holden-Key-3.gif)![Holden transmitter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Holden-Key-1.gif)The next two (shown to the right) feature a removable mechanical key and are quite similar (one has more buttons than the other). Each has a button on the side of the transmitter (remote control or ‘clicker’) near the key ring end. Press the button, as shown, and pull the key out. ### **Getting Inside** If a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle, simply insert the mechanical and turn, and you’re in. Many key holes are hidden,,, #### Acadia, Equinox ![Holden door handle 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Holden-Equi-Acad-handle.gif)The **Commodore**,  **Acadia** and and **Equinox** models are hiding their key holes behind a cover at the back of the driver’s door handle. To remove the cap on the **Acadia** and **Equinox**, pull the door handle out to the open position. Insert the key into the slot on the bottom of the cap (number 3, right). Push it as far upwards as possible and hold some upward pressure. Then pry outward. And yes, you WILL feel like you are prying off a piece of your car! Move the cap rearward revealing the key cylinder. Now the mechanical key can be used in the cylinder. To replace the cap, insert the two tabs at the back of the cap between the black seal and the metal base. Pull the door handle out to the door open position and move the cap forward and press to snap it into place. You can then release the door handle. #### Commodore ![Holden door handle 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Commodore-handle.gif)The cap on the **Commodore** is slightly different but there is still a slot under the cap. Insert the mechanical key into the slot and again hold upward pressure. Then rotate the key upward until the cap comes away. To replace the cap, insert it with the lower side in the recesses. The rotate it upwards and push it until the cap engages at the upper side. Remember, getting in the car is most important. If you have difficulty replacing the cap, don’t. Let your dealer do it when you get a new battery for your Key FOB! Models examined include Acadia, Astra, Colorado, Commodore, Spark, Equinox, Trailblazer, and Trax. Model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/holden-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acadia, can't get in, can't open, clicker, Commodore, dead key battery, Equinox, General Motors, getting out, GM, Holden, ignition, push button start, remote control, Spark, start stop button, transmitter, Trax, won't open, won't start --- ### [Open a GMC with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/gmc-dead-key-fob-help/) **Published:** September 13, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a GMC with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_GMC_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting into Your GMC](#Getting_into_Your_GMC) - [Retrieving the Mechanical Key](#Retrieving_the_Mechanical_Key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [Acadia, Terrain](#Acadia_Terrain) - [’24 Acadia, ’25 Terrain](#24_Acadia_25_Terrain) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Open a GMC with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **GMC** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Getting into Your GMC** - **But first, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/gmc-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) for help getting started!** - **Second, for [video help, click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/gmc-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/)** #### **Retrieving the Mechanical Key** ![GM Style 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15-GM-key.gif)![Yukon key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Yukon-fob.gif)Keyless or push button start **GMC** models use the third of three **GM** key styles. A mechanical key is held inside the fob and is needed to get into the vehicle. There are two slightly different shapes, but each operates in the same basic way. There is a button on the side of the key fob or transmitter near the key ring, as shown above. To remove the mechanical key, press the button and pull the key away. #### **Getting Inside** If a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle, simply insert the key and turn and you’re in. ##### Acadia, Terrain Many **GM** models hide the key holes under a cap at the back of the driver’s door, and this includes the **GMC ![GM Lock Cover Remove](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_lock_cover_remove.gif)Acadia** and **Terrain**. To remove the cap, pull the door handle out to the open position. Insert the key into the slot on the bottom of the cap (3, right). Push it as far upwards as possible and hold upward pressure. Then pry outward. And yes, you WILL feel like you are prying off a piece of your car! Move the cap rearward revealing the key cylinder. Now the mechanical key can be used in the cylinder. Look for a ***video*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/gmc-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) to help. To replace the cap, insert the two tabs at the back of the cap between the black seal and the metal base. Pull the door handle out to the door open position and move the cap forward and press to snap it into place. You can then release the door handle. ##### ’24 Acadia, ’25 Terrain ![Blazer cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Blazer-cap.gif)The 2024 **Acadia** and 2025 **Terrain** models offer a “twist” on a what is a similar cap. There is still a slot on the underside of the handle (right). Note that the cap is only about a 1/4 inch thick. Insert the mechanical key into the slot and turn it counterclockwise to release the cap. It can then be pulled away. ![Blazer cap replace](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Blazer-cap-replace.gif)To replace the cap, insert it back into the grooves on the door handle. Push down on the cap until it clicks into place. Remember, getting IN the car is most important. If you have difficulty replacing either of the caps, stop. Let your dealer do it when you get a new battery for your Key FOB! Models examined include Acadia, Canyon, Hummer, Savanna, Sierra, Terrain, and Yukon. Model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/gmc-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acadia, can't get in, dead key battery, Denali, GMC, hidden key hole, key fob, no key hole, remote control, Terrain, won't open, won't start, Yukon --- ### [Open a Genesis with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/open-a-genesis-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** September 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Genesis logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Genesis-logo.gif)How to Open a Genesis with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Genesis** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/start-a-genesis-with-a-dead-key-fob/) for help getting started!** - **Second, you can find video [help here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### Retrieving the mechanical key ![hyundai Mechanical Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hyundai_mechanical_key.gif)To use the most common **Genesis** key fob, press and hold the release button at the key ring end of the remote control or ‘clicker’ and pull the key ring to remove mechanical key. Use the key to unlock the driver’s door. They remain in limited use today (2025). Newer version key fobs are available from the car maker. They look very similar and operate in the same way. ![Genesis key fob open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Genesis-fob-open.gif)If a key hole is visible, use the key to unlock the driver’s door. **Genesis** has added a new key fob, which has the mechanical key inside the fob. To remove the mechanical key first place a soft cloth over the groove on the side of the fob (narrow arrow). The cloth is for protection of the plastic. Then use a small screwdriver to pry open the cover. Do this carefully! The press the mechanical key (large blue arrow) on the bottom end and remove it from fob. ![Genesis mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Genesis-mech-key.gif)**Genesis** has also introduced new digital access options, which has resulted in a mechanical key being supplied separately from yet another new fob! It is removed by putting a little pressure on the long end and pushing it out. In our opinion, this development is a prescription for disaster, as the mechanical keys can easily be lost or simply left behind, so by all means activate the additional unlock features described below! #### Hidden Keyholes ##### Two Piece Door Handles ![Kia Keyhole Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_keyhole_cover.gif)The newly-independent **Genesis** line, who’s models debuted in 2017, adopted the hidden keyhole trick. Changes were made to the G80 and GV80 in 2021 and newly introduced models use other methods found below. These models all feature a two-piece door handle. As shown in the image to the left, press the mechanical key into the slot found under the cover at the back of the driver’s door handle (1) and pull forward and up (2). Note that the moment the once the key is in the slot, the cover is free to move with your hands! There is a black button in the slot that is being pushed up with the key in this move. ##### One Piece Door Handles **![Hyundai flush handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Hyundai-flush-handle.gif)Genesis GV60** and **G90** (beginning with the 2023 model year) vehicles feature a flush door handle.  A push on the front of the handle will rotate the rear part outward. Then pull the handle out as far as it will go. In the **GV60**, the key hole is immediately visible (left). The mechanical key can be inserted and turned to unlock the vehicle. **![G90 key hole cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/G90-cover1.gif)**The **G90** adds a cover that is revealed when the handle is pulled out, likely protection from the elements. Swing it out towards the rear of the car (right). The key hole is revealed and the key can be used to unlock the car. ![Volvo Style 2 Lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Volvo-lock2.gif)Beginning in 2021, in **G80**, **GV70** and **GV80** models, the key hole or lock cylinder is revealed immediately behind the driver’s door handle when it is pulled to the open position, as seen to the left.  The mechanical or emergency key can then be simply inserted into the key hole and turned to unlock and open the vehicle. #### Digital Unlock Options ![Genesis digital key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Genesis-digital-key.gif)**Genesis** vehicles that include a separate mechanical key include two digital options and a facial recognition option. Digital options include a pre-registered card key and a smart phone app on a registered smart phone. The card key and app can also start the car. However, facial recognition will only open the vehicle, so the key fob, card key or smart phone app will be needed to start the car. Place the registered smart phone or card key against the pad for two seconds to unlock the driver’s door and for four seconds to unlock all the doors. ![Genesis face recognition](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Genesis-face-recon.gif)Facial recognition is accomplished using a camera mounted in the pillar behind the driver’s door. Again, this will only allow entry and other means will be needed to start the car, so this is of limited value. However, given that the mechanical key is supplied separately and can be far too easily misplaced, we highly recommend following the instructions in the owner’s manual to activate both the smart phone and facial recognition features as back up entry options and to keep the card key with you at all times. Also, check our [videos](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for additional help. Models examined include GV60, GV60, G70, GV70, G80, G80-EV, GV80 and G90. Model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/start-a-genesis-with-a-dead-key-fob/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Dead key fob, G80, G90, Genesis, GV60, GV70, GV80, key doesn't work, won't open --- ### [Open a Ford with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/ford-lincoln-dead-fob-help/) **Published:** April 17, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a Ford with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Ford_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [Visible key holes](#Visible_key_holes) - [Hidden Fusion key holes](#Hidden_Fusion_key_holes) - [Hidden Expedition key holes](#Hidden_Expedition_key_holes) - [Hidden GT key holes](#Hidden_GT_key_holes) - [Mustang Mach E](#Mustang_Mach_E) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## ![Ford logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ford-logo.gif)How to Open a Ford with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Ford** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you’re already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/01/ford-and-lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) **for help getting started!** - **Second, Lincoln models are [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/).** - **Third, you can find** [**video help here!**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the mechanical key** **Ford** vehicles use a number of different Intelligent Access ![Ford fob style 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford_key_11.gif)(IA) (remote control or ‘clicker’) key styles. Two of the key fobs use a sliding release on the back side to release the key. Two new key fobs use a push button to release the mechanical key, and one is much easier than the other to use. Another holds the key inside the fob itself and is really difficult to remove. ![Ford Key #2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford_key2.gif)To release the mechanical key blade in your IA key fob, slide the release on the back of the transmitter and pull the blade out. You can now use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door. An exception is the third key fob style shown. In this case, the removable mechanical key blade is held *inside* the fob. Slide the release on the back of the remote control (top arrow) and pivot the cover off ![Ford key style 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford-key-style-3.gif)(pull is straight up and off) to access the key blade. Its awkward and may take some practice. That mechanical key can now be used to unlock the driver’s door. This fourth and unusual Intelligent Access key fob is found with only a handful of Ford models. The mechanical key blade is found on the back of the fob. ![Ford fob style 4](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford_key_4.gif)To remove it, push the buttons on either side of the key fob. We have not seen one of these, so it is not immediately obvious if the mechanical key stays attached to the fob, as it would appear from the image, or if it can actually be removed. Finally, this last key fob was introduced in some **Fords** in **2017**, and it is the simplest to use. ![New Ford Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford-key-3-e1485551386236.gif)It has a push button on the front of the mechanical key itself near the key ring space. Simply push the button and pull the mechanical key away from the IA key. #### **Getting Inside** ##### Visible key holes ![Ford visible key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford-visible-key-hole.gif)If your vehicle has a visible key hole, simply insert the key and turn (right) and you’re in. ##### Hidden Fusion key holes In **2013**, the **Ford Fusion** became yet another car that has the key hole hidden under a cap at the back of the driver’s door handle. The **2015 Mustang** and ![Ford Keyhole Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ford_cap_remove.gif)the **2016 Edge** and later models have since been added to this list. To remove the cap, insert the key blade into the slot on the bottom of the handle (right image, bottom arrow) and press up. While holding that upward pressure, move the cap rearward to release it. Gently remove the key while doing so. Yes, the effect is that of prying off a piece of your car but its OK and necessary! To reinstall the cap, place it just forward of the key cylinder. While applying pressure to the cap, move it forward until it is in place. It snaps into place. Make sure the cap is properly installed by trying to move it rearward. Remember, getting IN the car is most important. If you have difficulty replacing the cap, don’t bother. Let your dealer do it when you get a new battery for your IA Key Fob! Look for ***video*** help [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ##### Hidden Expedition key holes ![Expedition key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Expedition-keyhole.gif)The **Ford Expedition** is updated for **2018**, and features another way to hide the key hole. The door handles are a single piece. The key hole is easily exposed by simply pulling the driver’s door handle. It is seen angled outward at the back end of the handle. Insert the mechanical key and turn clockwise. Remove the key and release the handle. The door will open on the next pull. Note that the alarm will sound in a minute or so if the car is not started in time. ##### ![GT trunk unlock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GT-trunk-unlock.gif)Hidden GT key holes The **Ford GT** uses all electronic locks and latches. The end result is that there is no key hole to unlock a door. So, to get in, you’ll need to open the rear hatch! Use the mechanical key to open it. A key hole is located just above and to the right of the license plate, as depicted in the image to the right. Note that if you have the rare ![GT release in hatch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GT-release-in-hatch.gif)**Competition Series GT**, the key hole is on the top of the hatch. Once the hatch is open, look for a release cable and handle located at the upper left of the storage area beneath the hatch, as seen in the image. Pull the handle to release the driver’s door. ##### Mustang Mach E ![Mach E unlock button](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mach-E-button2.gif)The new all electric **Mustang Mach E** uses electronic latches. A button above the door handle (right) is pressed and the door pops open. If the key fob is dead, the vehicle offers *no* opportunity to use the mechanical key to get inside. However, the car can be accessed with an app on your smart phone or using the keyless entry code panel on the door post. Models examined include Bronco, EcoSport, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-150 Lightning, F-250, Fiesta, GT, Fusion, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach E, Ranger, Taurus, and Transit. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/01/ford-and-lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/ "Ford Lincoln Dead Key Fob Help - Part II") ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up slot, can't get in, clicker, dead fob, Edge, expedition, Ford, Fusion, GT, ignition, Intelligent Access key, Mach E, Mustang, push button start, remote control, Start/Stop button, won't open, won't start, won't unlock --- ### [Open a Fiat with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/fiat-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) **Published:** October 29, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ### **![Fiat logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fiat-logo.gif)** On This Page - [Getting into Your Fiat](#Getting_into_Your_Fiat) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [Stuck Inside?](#Stuck_Inside) ## **Getting into Your Fiat** This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Fiat** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/fiat-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) for help getting started!** - **Second, for [video help, click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Retrieving the mechanical key** ![Fiat mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fiat-key-fob.gif)The Key Fobs used in **Fiat** models built after 2010 are sleek and rounded (see the image to the right). Slide the mechanical latch at the top of the back of the Fob to the side and pull the emergency key out with your free hand. The top of the key is found next to the key ring hole. ![500 mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/500-mechanical-key-4.gif)![500 key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/500-mechanical-key-3.gif)The **500e**, e for electric, introduced in 2024, uses a new key fob that hides the mechanical key inside the fob housing. The back side cover of the fob needs to be removed. Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow towards the key ring end (right). The cover can then be lifted away. The key itself is revealed and can also be lifted away (far right). ### **Getting Inside** In the vast majority of **Fiat** models, a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door. Simply insert the mechanical key and turn and you’re in. ![Fiat 500 cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Fiat-500-cap.gif)In 2023, the **500e** will be hiding its keyhole behind a small cap in the handle recess (see image). The cap is easily removed with a fingernail, using the access hole shown to the right. Once removed the use the mechanical key in the keyhole to unlock the door, and you’ll be inside. #### ![500e inside handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/500e-inside-handle.gif)Stuck Inside? Note that in the event of a power failure, the 500e’s electronic locks and latches will not operate. To get out, use the mechanical handle found below the arm rest towards the front of the door. See the image to the right. Models examined include the 500, 500x, 500e and Spider. Model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** 500, Chrysler Corp., clicker, dead fob, Dodge, FCA, Fiat, ignition, Jeep, push button start, Ram, remote control, Start/Stop button --- ### [Open a Chrysler, Dodge or Ram with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/chrysler-dodge-dead-fob-help/) **Published:** April 17, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Chrysler logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chrysler-logo.gif) On This Page - [How to Open a Chrysler, Dodge or Ram with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Chrysler_Dodge_or_Ram_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [Charger EV](#Charger_EV) - [… Continue to starting instructions](#%E2%80%A6_Continue_to_starting_instructions) ## How to Open a Chrysler, Dodge or Ram with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Chrysler**, **Dodge** or Ram vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/chrysler-and-dodge-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) for help getting started!** - **Second, for [video help, click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **![Chrysler Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/chrysler_key.gif)Retrieving the mechanical key** To remove the emergency (mechanical) key from a key fob belonging to early **Chrysler or Dodge** vehicle, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the back of the Key Fob (remote control or ‘clicker’) to the side and then pull the mechanical key out with your free hand. ![Chrysler Key FobTwo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Chrysler_key_fob_2.gif)The Key Fobs used in models built after 2010 are sleeker and rounded (see the image to the right) but work the same way. Slide the mechanical latch at the top of the back of the Fob to the side and pull the emergency key out with your free hand. ![Ram key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ram-fob.gif)Even newer models, including **Ram** trucks, use an updated, flatter version of the key fob. The button is on the side, as denoted by the bottom arrow. The mechanical key is removed by once again pulling on the key ring end with your free hand. #### **Getting Inside** In all these models except the Charger EV (below), a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door. Simply insert the mechanical key and turn and you’re in. ##### Charger EV Before doing anything, please, please be aware that the car frameless glass doors and includes a smart drop feature that ensures the glass lowers slightly when the door is opened. This prevents the glass edge from making contact with the metal retainer that attaches the door seal to the vehicle, and requires that the vehicle has power. And as near as we can tell, it requires that the key fob has power as well! We do not recommend trying this if the window is up! There is an emergency mechanical key and instructions for unlatching, not unlocking, the drivers door when the vehicle has lost power, which is intended for use if the window is at least partially down. ![Charger door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Charger-door-handle.gif)To unlatch the driver door manually, a small cover near the back of the handle must be removed to reveal a latch release (right). It looks like a key cylinder, there again is no indication that this is a lock cylinder. The first use of the emergency key is to pry off the cover. Slip the key in behind the cover to pry it off by pulling outward. Then insert the emergency key into the latch release and turn it toward the rear. This will unlatch the door, allowing access to the vehicle. We have not been able to verify that opening the car this way when only the fob battery is dead will activate the smart drop feature to keep from damaging the glass. Thus, if the key fob does not work and the driver’s door window is up, which is likely, we have to recommend replacing the fob’s battery before doing anything else. We will update this page if and when we learn more. ### [… Continue to starting instructions](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/chrysler-and-dodge-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-started/) Chrysler models examined include the 200, 300, Pacifica, Town and Country and Voyager. Dodge models examined include Caravan, Challenger, Charger, Charger EV, Dart, Durango, Hornet, Journey, and Viper. Ram models examined include 1500, 2500, 3500, Chassis cab, Promaster, and Cargo Van. Model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Chrysler Corp., clicker, dead fob, Dodge, ignition, push button start, Ram, remote control, Start/Stop button --- ### [Unlock a Cadillac with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/cadillac-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) **Published:** September 13, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Unlock a Cadillac with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Unlock_a_Cadillac_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting into Your Cadillac](#Getting_into_Your_Cadillac) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [CT4, CT6, CTS, XT4, XT5, XT6, XTS, ATS](#CT4_CT6_CTS_XT4_XT5_XT6_XTS_ATS) - [Escalade](#Escalade) - [XTS extra](#XTS_extra) - [Escalade, CT5](#Escalade_CT5) - [CTS, XLR, ELR](#CTS_XLR_ELR) - [Lyriq, Optiq and Vestiq](#Lyriq_Optiq_and_Vestiq) - [Related: Getting Out!](#Related_Getting_Out) - [Continue to Starting Instructions …](#Continue_to_Starting_Instructions_%E2%80%A6) ## How to Unlock a Cadillac with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Cadillac** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### **Getting into Your Cadillac** - **But first, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) for help getting started!** - **Second, for [video help, click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### **Retrieving the mechanical key** To unlock your **Cadillac**, you will first need a mechanical key. **Cadillac** vehicles use three key ![GM Key Style 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_key_style_1.gif)fob (remote control or ‘clicker’) styles, and two (**GM** **Styles 1** and **3**) have mechanical keys embedded inside. That key will be used to unlock the driver’s door or the trunk (yes, the trunk) and in some cases to remove a piece of the car! If your vehicle is the **XLR Coupe**, a mechanical key is provided separately. Be sure to keep it around! For **Style 1** (above right), press the thin button near the bottom of the transmitter (remote control or ‘clicker’) used to remove the mechanical key. Do not pull the mechanical key out without pressing the button. ![GM Style 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15-GM-key.gif)The **Style 3** key fob is similar to **Style 1**, in that the mechanical key is removed from the fob for use getting into the vehicle. To remove the mechanical key, press the button on the side of the transmitter near the key ring, as shown, and pull out the key. If a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle, simply insert the key and turn and you’re in. #### **Getting Inside** ##### ![GM Lock Cover Remove](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_lock_cover_remove.gif)CT4, CT6, CTS, XT4, XT5, XT6, XTS, ATS Many **GM** models hide the key holes under a cap at the back of the driver’s door. They include the **Cadillac CT4, CT6, CTS, XT4, XT5, XT6, XTS** and **ATS.** **\*Note** the additional **Escalade** instructions below and that **2020** brings a  completely new cap, also below. To remove the first cap, pull the door handle out to the open position. Insert the key into the slot on the bottom of the cap (3, right). Push it as far upwards as possible and hold upward pressure. Then pry outward. And yes, you WILL feel like you are prying off a piece of your car! Move the cap rearward revealing the key cylinder. Now the mechanical key can be used in the cylinder. Look for a ***video*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) to help. To replace the cap, insert the two tabs at the back of the cap between the black seal and the metal base. Pull the door handle out to the door open position and move the cap forward and press to snap it into place. You can then release the door handle. ##### Escalade **T**he **Escalade**, until 2017, features a new wrinkle in the hidden ![Escalade Cylinder Cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Escalade_lock.gif)key hole. The cylinder is hidden in the same place and manner, but the cap is the top, 1/8 of an inch portion. To remove it, the door handle must be pulled fully open. Then, push the cap towards the handle to release it. It may take a bit of force to accomplish this. See two ***videos*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ##### XTS extra **IMPORTANT!** The **Cadillac XTS** uses *both* types of caps to hide the key holes shown above. Look or feel for a slot as described with the first cap. If its there, follow the first instructions. If there is *no* slot, follow the instructions for the early **Escalade**. Replacing it is a simple matter of reversing the removal process and simpler than the process needed for the old style. ##### Escalade, CT5 ![GM Lock Cover Remove](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_lock_cover_remove.gif)In the middle of the 2017 model year, the **Escalade**, while retaining the hidden key hole, was shifted to the method shown previously. So, starting in 2017, look for a slot beneath the cap. If its there, use the key as described above. Push it into the slot as far upwards as possible, then pry outward. Move the cap rearward revealing the key cylinder. ![New Caddy lock cylinder cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/New-Caddy-cap.gif)Then in 2020, **Cadillac** came up with a whole new cap. As with the first style, there is a slot beneath the cap (right). The handle is first identified by its more curved appearance front to back and a separation near the top. Only the bottom can be removed. It is found on the **Escalade** and **CT5**. Insert the mechanical key into the slot at the bottom of the handle and push upward all the way until the ![New Caddy cap swinging up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/New-Caddy-cap-up.gif)cover frees. It will pop out about 1/8 of an inch. Remove the key – do not pry or pull with it. Once free, the cap simply swings up and can be pulled away (right). With all these options the mechanical key can be used in the now-exposed lock cylinder. We have a ***video*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) as well to help. Remember, getting IN the car is most important. If you have difficulty replacing the cap, don’t. Let your dealer do it when you get a new battery for your Key FOB! ##### CTS, XLR, ELR ![Coupe_flush_handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Coupe_flush_handle.gif)The **CTS,** **XLR** and **ELR** **Coupes** have flush door handles (left image) with no key holes![CTS ELR open handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CTS_open.gif) at all. They have a very different trick up their sleeves. You must use the mechanical key to open the trunk. The key hole is under the lip of the trunk lid facing the ground. Once open, you will find a release handle. It is below the forward lip of the trunk (right). Pulling the door release lever will unlock as well as unlatch the driver’s door. ![Lyriq trunk](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Lyriq-trunk.gif)We have two ***videos*** for coupes [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ##### Lyriq, Optiq and Vestiq Similarly but more simply, the new **Lyriq, Optic** and **Vestiq EVs** also require the trunk or liftgate be unlocked using the mechanical key (right image). The front door will unlock at the same time and the door handles will extend. Note that if the key simply spins in the cylinder, make sure that the key is fully inserted. And check the video we [made here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). Models examined include ATS, CT6, CTX, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Lyriq, XT4, XT5, and XTS. Model years 2004, 2005, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. #### **Related: [Getting Out!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///dead-key-fob-batteries/getting-out/)** #### [**Continue to Starting Instructions …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/ "General Motors Dead Key Fob Help - Part II") ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** ATS, Cadillac, can't get in, CT4, CT5, CT6, CTS, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, dead remote control, ELR, Escalade, won't open, won't start, XLR, XT4, XT5, XT6, XTS --- ### [Open a Buick with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/buick-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) **Published:** September 13, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open a Buick with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_a_Buick_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Getting into Your Buick](#Getting_into_Your_Buick) - [Retrieving the mechanical key](#Retrieving_the_mechanical_key) - [Getting Inside](#Getting_Inside) - [All models, except Envista, later Enclave](#All_models_except_Envista_later_Enclave) - [Envista](#Envista) - [2025 Enclave](#2025_Enclave) - [Continue to Starting Instructions …](#Continue_to_Starting_Instructions_%E2%80%A6) ## ![Buick logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Buick-logo.gif)How to Open a Buick with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for Buick vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### Getting into Your Buick - **But first, if you are already inside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) for help getting started!** - **Second, for [video help, click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### Retrieving the mechanical key **![GM Key Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_key_style_2.gif)Buick** uses the last two of GM’s three key fob (remote control or ‘clicker’) styles. Style 2 is a flip key, shown to the right. Simply press the unmarked chrome button to extend the mechanical key. It remains attached to the key fob. If a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle, use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door. If a key hole is not visible, see below. ![GM Style 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/15-GM-key.gif)With the Style 3 key fob the mechanical key must removed from the fob for use getting into the vehicle. To remove the mechanical key, press the button on the side of the transmitter near the key ring, as shown, and pull the key out. Once again, if a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle, use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door. If a key hole is not visible, see below. #### **Getting Inside** In the majority of **Buick** models, a key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle. So, simply insert the mechanical key and turn and you’re inside. ##### All models, except Envista, later Enclave However,  in the 2016 model year, **Buick** joined other **GM** models, hiding the key hole behind a cap at the back of the handle. The first models affected include the **Envision** and **Lacrosse.** The remaining models have followed suit. ![GM Lock Cover Remove](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_lock_cover_remove.gif)In these cases, the cap must be removed to reveal the key hole. To remove the cap, pull the door handle out to the open position. Insert the key into the slot on the bottom of the cap (3, right). Push it as far upwards as possible, then pry outward. And yes, you WILL feel like you are prying off a piece of your car! Move the cap rearward revealing the key cylinder. Now the mechanical key can be used in the cylinder. Look for a ***video*** [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) to help. ##### ![Envista door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Envista-handle.gif)Envista Then came the new **Envista** in 2024. The key hole or lock cylinder is hiding behind an oval cap seen towards the rear of the driver’s door handle (right). It will need to be removed to expose the cylinder. To remove the cap, pull the door handle to the open position. Look for a spot behind ![Envista handle remove](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Envista-handle-remove.gif)the oval cap that can accept the key (right). Insert the key into the spot and press the key inward. This will allow the cap to move. Move it towards the rear and remove it. The key hole is now visible and the door can be unlocked. To replace the first cap, insert the two tabs at the back of the cap between the black seal and the metal base. Pull the door handle out to the door open position and move the cap forward and press to snap it into place. You can then release the door handle. To replace the oval cap, insert the tab found at the back of the cap into the edge of door handle. Press the cap into place. ##### 2025 Enclave ![Enclave door handle cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Enclave-cap-1.gif)Beginning with the 2025 model year, the Enclave introduces a new, removable cap (right). Look for a slot on the underside of the handle. Insert the key into the slot and turn counterclockwise to remove the cap, which must be moved to the rear. The key cylinder is then exposed, so insert the key and turn and you’re in. Models examined include Cascadia, Enclave, Encore, Envision, Envista, Lacrosse, Regal, and Verano. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**Continue to Starting Instructions …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/ "General Motors Dead Key Fob Help - Part II") ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Buick, can't get in, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, Enclave, Envision, Envista, hidden key hole, Lacrosse, missing key hole, Regal, remote control, won't open, won't start, won't unlock --- ### [Open an Alfa Romeo with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alfa-romeo-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) **Published:** December 22, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open an Alfa Romeo with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Alfa Romeo** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. - **First, if you are [already inside, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alpha-romeo-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) for help getting started!** - **Second, you can find video help [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/04/alfa-romeo-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/)!** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Alfa Romeo** introduced push button start in the new **Giulia** model in 2017, followed by the **Stelvio** in 2018. ![Alpha fob push](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Alpha-Ro-key-fob-buttons.gif)They use the same key fob. ### Getting Inside A mechanical key will be needed to unlock the driver’s door. The fob will need to be removed from any key ring its attached to first. The mechanical is hiding in  the fob and the cover on the back must be removed to find it. Squeeze the sides of fob at the wide end marked by raised ribs, as shown in the image (right). ![Alpha key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Alpha-Ro-key-fob-mech-key.gif)The back cover can now be pulled away moving, it towards where the key ring was attached. The mechanical key is seen inside and can then be pulled out. Insert the key into the lock cylinder at the back of the driver’s door and turn, and you’ll be in the car. **[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/04/alfa-romeo-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/)** for video help! Models examined include 4C, Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale. Model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alpha-romeo-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Alfa Romeo, can't get in, Dead key fob, Giulia, ignition knob cover, keyless start, Stelvio, Tonale, won't open, won't start, won't unlock --- ### [Open an Acura or Honda with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/honda-acura-dead-fob/) **Published:** April 17, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open an Acura or Honda with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Open_an_Acura_or_Honda_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Finding a key and getting in most models](#Finding_a_key_and_getting_in_most_models) - [Civic, CRV, HR-V, Passport, Integra, ADX](#Civic_CRV_HR-V_Passport_Integra_ADX) - [ZDX, Prologue](#ZDX_Prologue) - [Continue to Part II, Getting Started …](#Continue_to_Part_II_Getting_Started_%E2%80%A6) ## ![Acura_logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Acura_logo.gif)How to Open an Acura or Honda with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for **Acura** and **Honda** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. There are three ways to get inside an **Acura** or **Honda**, all of which require the use of a mechanical key. - **First, if you are already inside,** [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/honda-acura-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) **for help getting started!** - **Second, for** **[video help, click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/honda-acura-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** ### **Finding a key and getting in most models** **Honda** and **Acura** build a mechanical key into the key fob (remote control or ![Acura Key Style 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/acura_key_1.gif)‘clicker’). There are three different but similar key fob styles. The first one has a release button near the gap for a key ring, and is used for **Acura** models. ![Acura Key Style 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Acura_key_2.gif)The second key fob, also used by **Acura**, uses a sliding button near the top of what is actually the mechanical key itself. The third one, found on **Honda** key fobs, uses a slide button just below the mechanical key on the main body of the remote control. See the image below right. ![Honda Mechanical Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Honda_mechanical_key.gif)![2023 Acura key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2023-Acura-key-fob.gif)To remove mechanical key, pull it out while pressing the **Acura** release button or sliding the **Honda** release button. To reinstall the built-in key, push the key into the remote until it clicks. With tow exceptions, use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door and you’re in. ### Civic, CRV, HR-V, Passport, Integra, ADX ![Civic unlock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Civic-unlock.gif)There are several exceptions. The first is found in the **Honda Civic** beginning with the 2022 model year, and added the **CR-V**, **HR-V** and **Passport** in 2026. The **Acura Integra,** beginning in 2023, uses the same design, as does the new **Acura ADX** introduced in 2025. In these models the key cylinder is hidden behind the driver’s door handle. It is exposed simply by pulling the handle into the open position (left). The mechanical key can then be inserted into the cylinder from beneath. Other models may follow. ### ![ZDX handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ZDX-handle.gif)ZDX, Prologue The introduction of the **Acura ZDX** and **Honda Prologue** all electric models in 2024 also brings an entirely new door handle. In this case, the lock cylinder is hiding behind a cap at the back of the handle. Insert the mechanical key into the slot shown in the image to the right. Turn the key and the cap moves to the right and can be removed. This reveals the lock cylinder. The key can now be used in the cylinder to unlock the car. **Important:** After using the mechanical key, return it to the electronic key fob. The key fob itself may require the mechanical key to be present to operate. We have some[ **video help for you here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/honda-acura-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). Models examined include CL, ILX, MDX, NSX, RDX, RL, RLX, TL, TLX, TSX, and ZDX and Honda Accord, Civic, Clarity, Crosstour, CR-V, Element, Fit, HR-V, Insight, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. #### [**Continue to Part II, Getting Started …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/honda-acura-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acura, clicker, Dead key fob, Honda, ignition, mechanical key, remote control, Start/Stop button, starting, unlocking --- ### [Rivian rear door back-up open issue prompts letter to @NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/rivian-rear-door-back-up-issue-prompts-letter-to-nhtsa/) **Published:** December 22, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NHTSA-logo.gif)Rivian rear door ![Rivian logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rivian-logo.gif)[A post from several days ago](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/rivian-rear-door-mechanical-exit-fails-the-test/) discussed the inability to access **Rivian** rear door latch mechanical back-up. A snail mail letter has now sent off a letter to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) about the issue. Regular mail is the only option available in cases such as this where a third party (us) is reporting a potential safety issue. We attempted to file with them on line, but a specific vehicle identification number (VIN) is required. As an outside party, we do not have one. A phone call to report the issue is also out of the question, as again, a VIN number is needed. The gentleman I spoke with at NHTSA stated that the only option was an actual letter placed in the mail. That letter is on its way. ![Rivian mechanical rear door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rivian-rear-handle.gif)We included a printout of the proper owner’s manual page and noted the fact that neither the owner or myself could find obvious access to the backup, even with the door open and fully available to examine. I also included comment from the owner that it would be impossible to find by someone in a panic. This was an opportunity to express our concerns over the safety of the entirety of electronic locks and latches. Several people have died unable to exit a vehicle that has lost power and did not know or could not access. It is easy to connect the issue to electric vehicles, but they are in use in several gas or diesel powered vehicles as well, and actually pre-date the more widespread use of EVs. This safety issue first came to light some 10 years ago when a man and his dog died of heat stroke in Texas while unable to get out of a powerless **Corvette**. We’ve been on the issue since and only recently has this been seen elsewhere in the press. And presumably NHTSA is looking into some **Tesla** models, as if they are the only perpetrators. They are not. Our Get Out page, [which you can see here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/), covers no less than 14 manufacturers. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/') ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** back up exit, electronic latches, NHTSA, Rivian --- ### [New video on our YouTube channel: Open, Start a Buick Encore with a dead key fob battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/new-video-on-our-youtube-channel-open-start-a-buick-encore-with-a-dead-key-fob-battery/) **Published:** March 4, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Buick logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Buick-logo.gif)Open, start a Buick Encore We have added an updated video to our YouTube channel demonstrating how to open, start a Buick **Encore** with a dead key fob battery. The video adds **GX** models which we neglected. Further, by 2023 all **Encore** models are the **GX** version. ![Cap at the back of the door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cruse-slot.gif)The **GX** hides the key hole behind a cover at the back of the driver’s door handle like the one shown to the left that needs to be removed. It is removed very much like nearly all cars from General Motors using the mechanical key hiding inside the fob. ![Encore GX back up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Encore-GX-back-up-slot.gif)Also, while the standard **Encore** uses the front cup holder as a back up location, the **GX** version uses a small shelf found directly in front of the center console storage area (right). The update was prompted by the driver of a **GX** who pointed out that the original video didn’t help him! Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. You can see the new video on our [YouTube channel here](https://youtu.be/E0a6nPyQQwI), or on our Buick page, which now has [10 videos, here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back up open and start, car won't start, Dead key fob, Encore, GX, key won't work --- ### [Semi-adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/semi-adaptive-cruise-control-indicator/) **Published:** March 5, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Semi-adaptive cruise control ![Semi-adaptive cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Semi-adaptive-cruise-control.gif)We are in the process of updating our [Opel dashboard symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/12/opel-warning-lights-and-symbols/), and ran across an odd item: *Semi-adaptive Cruise Control*. It, of course, has a slightly different indicator symbol, because why not, but we had to dig in to understand why it is semi-adaptive. ![Adaptive cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Adaptive-cruise-gr.gif)We don’t see a difference, except in the symbol. The majority of dozen or so images we host include a vehicle ahead in it, such as the one to the right. Otherwise, everything about the system operates exactly like adaptive systems we know and love: - It maintains a chosen following distance to a vehicle ahead. - It uses a camera at the top of the windshield and a radar sensor in the front bumper to detect any vehicles ahead. - If no vehicle is detected, it behaves like conventional cruise control. - It slows down or speeds up depending on traffic ahead. - Etc., etc. It does state that semi-adaptive cruise control does not actively brake the vehicle but uses engine braking, but again no automatic braking is required to be an adaptive cruise control system. We added the symbol and a short explanation to our active or [adaptive cruise control page, which is here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/). Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new abbreviation or acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** adaptive cruise control, dashboard symbol, indicator --- ### [The mystery of regenerative braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/the-mystery-of-regenerative-braking/) **Published:** February 26, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Regenerative braking](#Regenerative_braking) - [Tracking software](#Tracking_software) - [I don’t have to use the brake!](#I_dont_have_to_use_the_brake) ## ![Regenerative braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Regen-braking-135.gif)Regenerative braking Like many of you, my insurance company plays big brother, watching my every driving move. But regenerative braking remains a mystery to the company and to much of the general public. Fortunately, this doesn’t impact my insurance rates, but it troubles me nonetheless. Then I spoke with a friend who is well aware of my preference for an electric vehicle (EV), has listened to me go over the tech many times, but also did not understand regenerative braking, or why I rarely use the brake pedal. ### Tracking software Their software measures acceleration and “braking”, so I called to ask how it knew when I used the brake pedal. It doesn’t — it only knows when the vehicle is speeding up and slowing down. I didn’t ask how… I explained to the aide I was speaking with that this is a very good thing, because as an EV driver, I rarely have to use the brake. This led to the explanation as to why, which she found quite interesting. Still, it is somewhat disturbing to me that an automotive-focused business does not already know this. It was this story that I relayed to my friend, who shares the same insurance company, who immediately countered that surely I have to use the brake! ### I don’t have to use the brake! ![Max regeneration](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Max-regeneration-gr.gif)![Regeneration icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Regen-icon-2.gif)Well, that answer is no. And for those of you who don’t know, when an EV driver removed his or her foot from the accelerator, the electric motor reverses sending energy back to the battery ([this is wrong! click the link!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/so-i-got-regenerative-braking-wrong/)). That process puts a drag or “brake” on the vehicle and in most EVS can be set to bring the vehicle to a full stop. And as always there are way too many symbols in play for the technology… ![Regeneration boost](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Regen-boost.gif)Its surprisingly intuitive, working very much like a brake pedal in reverse. Decelerate slowly and vehicle brakes slowly. Decelerate quickly and it brakes quickly. And the brake pedal is still there for an emergency stop. And its no more complicated than that. And you can [see more on the subject here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/12/recuperative-brake-system-indicator/). Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new abbreviation or acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** electric vehicle, EV, indicators, pedal, regenerative braking, symbols --- ### [Is keyless start truly an improvement on key start?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/is-keyless-start-truly-an-improvement-on-key-start/) **Published:** February 19, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Dead fob icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/app_icon135.gif)Keyless start I had two comments from the same viewer on our YouTube channel regarding his keyless start car. His first comment was “This did not work nor did the other two videos and my battery isn’t dead” and the second one was “Why don’t they just make cars with keys you could put into the hole and turn it to start.” Well unfortunately for this viewer the trend is to lose keys altogether, but I did try to address his issue with this response: - Ok, well, assuming you mean the start battery is not dead, are u using the correct key fob? - Has the key fob been dropped in water? - Is the car fully in park? - What does the instrument panel tell you when you try to start?? I haven’t seen an answer as yet, but while I was writing, it occurred to me that each of the scenarios I noted would have been a problem for a key start car as well! The frustration is understandable, but would be no less an issue if a key start car failed to actually start. What to blame?? Anyway, lets look at the possibilities noted above: - I’ve spoken to folks with multiple models from the same manufacturer and had the grabbed the wrong fob. By the same token, multiple keys can be inserted into an ignition, but only one will turn it! - Whether a key fob or a physical key, water is a killer. Mechanical keys have had transponders built in for security for decades. - Shifters have been and can be notoriously fussy. You can be convinced you’re in park while the car disagrees. - Finally, and maybe most importantly, keyless start cars in particular are likely to tell you exactly what the problem is. It may not be clear about it, but its the first place to start and often ignored. As to whether or not key or keyless start is better or worse seems to come down to preference. Keyless is certainly more convenient and used to be more secure. Today’s electronics have overridden the security advantage, but they are no more susceptible to theft than key start vehicles. Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys — or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them — that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares — even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages — without roadside assistance. You can see the back up [open and start pages here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Dead key fob, key start, keyless start --- ### [Porsche manuals hold many more indicators in text](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/porsche-manuals-hold-many-more-indicators-in-text/) **Published:** February 14, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Porsche Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Porsche-Logo.gif)Porsche manuals We discovered a source for **Porsche** manuals and embarked on updating the **Porsche** dashboard symbols page. It was then that we discovered that we had never put up a symbols page for the company. So, we’re building one using the manuals that are now available and in the process we discovered that **Porsche** does something we’ve never seen before. The company shows only the red and yellow/amber/orange warning lights for its active systems. Thus to put together a complete set of indicators for Porsche, we are constantly going back and forth in the manuals to find other potential indicator uses. ![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-control-gray.gif)![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-control-green.gif)![Adaptive cruise control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-control-fault-indicator.gif)![Adaptive cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Adaptive-cruise-control-red.gif)For instance, this is a set of *Driver Assistance* indicators, which look suspiciously like advanced cruise control symbols. They range from r**ed** to yellow/amber/orange to **green** and to **gray**. Only the **yellow/amber/orange** symbol is found in the indicators list. The red one is a grab the wheel indicator rather than a fault indicator, and each of the others have a purpose as well. This makes our process endlessly tedious but we are slogging our way through. We are also curious to go back and check on our recent manuals rants — we may discover that other manufacturers are doing the same thing. Its tempting to do the same here, but it feels like we would be shortchanging drivers doing so. We of course will post as soon as the Porsche page is ready, and while we’ve been through a number of manuals, there are many more to go. However, the manuals do become repetitive so we may post prior to having finished a full scan. It will show up in our [manufacturer list](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/). Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new abbreviation or acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, indicators, manuals, Porsche, warning lights --- ### [Fuel tank system malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/fuel-tank-system-malfunction-indicator/) **Published:** April 11, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Tank system malfunction ![Tank system malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tank-system-malfunction.gif)This is a *Fuel Tank System Malfunction Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It points to a malfunction in the fuel tank system. Note that the symbol looks very similar to the low fuel warning (please see below). Also, unfortunately, a proper diagnosis will likely require professional help. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** There are a wide range of possible issues as the symbol is all encompassing and needlessly includes the word tank. Issues may range from components like the charcoal canister, purge valve, fuel pump, or fuel tank sensor. The first thing to check, and likely the only potential solution for a lay person, is to make sure the gas cap is properly tightened. Other possible issues include the fuel pump or the fuel gauge and sensor. This last one is electrical, so a simple restart may reset the system. **![Low Fuel Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Low_fuel.gif)Note:** The symbol to the right is the low fuel indicator. The symbol is identical except that the lower two thirds is filled in with the color. Both also come through in the same color. [Click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/fuel-low-fuel-and-fuel-sensor-indicators/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, fuel, gas pump, hose, orange, tank, yellow --- ### [Start a Volkswagen with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/start-a-volkswagen-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** April 5, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Volkswagen with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Volkswagen_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Volkswagen](#Starting_Your_Volkswagen) - [First Keyless Start Models](#First_Keyless_Start_Models) - [ID4](#ID4) - [Golf and Later ID4](#Golf_and_Later_ID4) - [… Return to Part I: Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Volkswagen logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/volkswagen-logo.gif)How to Start a Volkswagen with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Volkswagen** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### Starting Your Volkswagen - **But first, if you are still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/volkswagen-and-audi-dead-key-fob-help/) for help getting inside!** - **Second for [video help, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** #### First Keyless Start Models **![Audi Slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Audi_slot.gif)Volkswagen** models that use the Start/Stop button and have a slot in the dashboard, as shown, insert the fob into the dashboard slot and press it to start while depressing the brake pedal as if the fob were the Start/Stop button. The actual Start/Stop ignition button is disabled. In models that do not feature a slot for the fob, look for the symbol of a key with lines ![VW bu mark](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/23-Taos-bu-mark.png)radiating from it, as shown to the right. It will be on the right side of the steering column itself. Many models, such as the **Arteon**, **Atlas**, **Jetta**, **Taos**, **Tiguan**, and **T-Roc**, still use the spot on the column. The fob needs to be held against the mark while the vehicle is started, so unfortunately, this requires the use both hands. #### ID4 ![ID4 mark1](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ID4-mark1.gif)In the **ID4** EV, the mark, still a key with lines radiating from it, is found to the front area of the center console. Originally, the front area is for storage and has removeable spacers. We found the mark by removing the front spacer (left). The mark in this position, as well as those that follow, allow the key fob to simply placed on the mark while the car is started. #### Golf and Later ID4 ![Golf b-u start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/25-Golf-bu-start.png)The **Golf** and later versions on the **ID4**, the back-up spot is moved to cup holders. In the ID4, the storage area was actually converted to cup holders. The mark is found in the first cup holder (closest to the driver) (right). We have limited access to **Volkswagen** owner’s manuals, so it is unclear how many models have transitioned to this location, but it is safe to say that the mark will be found in either a cup holder or on the side of the steering column. **![Use brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Use-brake.gif)Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to **Step on the Brake**. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for video help with **VW** models and their key fobs. Models examined include the Atlas, Arteon, Beetle, EOS, e-Golf, Golf, GTI, ID.4, Jetta, Scirocco, Passat, Phaeton, Routan, Taos, Tiguan, Touareg and T-Roc. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. #### [… Return to Part I: Getting In](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/volkswagen-and-audi-dead-key-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Atlas, Beetle, Dead key fob, e-Golf, Eos, Golf, GTI, ID.4, Jetta, Passat, Phaeton, Routan, Scirocco, T-Roc, Taos, Tiguan, Touareg, Volkswagon --- ### [Maneuver assist indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/maneuver-assist-indicators/) **Published:** April 7, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Maneuver assist ![Maneuver assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Maneuver-assist-indicator.gif)![Maneuver assist indicator white](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Maneuver-assist-indicator-wh.gif)These are *Maneuver Assist Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). The system is essentially a Parking Assist System from Audi. We will immediately note that seen in **yellow/amber/orange**, the indication is a fault in the system. Most common causes are blocked sensors due to dirt, etc. Clean the sensors or the car before getting an expensive service. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![maneuver assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Maneuver-assist-indicator-wh-x.gif)![Maneuver assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Maneuver-assist-indicator-gray.gif)The other two are in white, primarily. The line through indicates the system temporarily deactivated. If it is seen in **gray**, maneuver assist is simply unavailable. From here it gets more complicated. A white border around the car indicates the area is free of obstacles. If a **red** border appears, an obstacle has been detected. Maneuver assist supports parking by monitoring the area in front, behind and on the sides using sensors. The system will intervene by applying the brakes to prevent a collision. Continuing to drive in the direction of the obstacle after braking will shut down maneuver assist. Objects about eight inches tall and taller can be detected. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car, cone, dashboard symbol, indicator, maneuver assist, Star, triangle --- ### [New video on our YouTube channel: Open, Start a Cadillac Lyriq EV with a dead key fob battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/new-video-on-our-youtube-channel-open-start-a-cadillac-lyriq-ev-with-a-dead-key-fob-battery/) **Published:** March 22, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Cadillac Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cadillac-Logo.gif)Open, start a Cadillac Lyriq We got our hands on a new EV (electric vehicle) and had the opportunity to demonstrate how to open, start a **Cadillac Lyriq** with a non-functioning key fob. The **Lyriq** does not have a key hole in or on the driver’s door, but the car does make use of a mechanical key. A key hole is found under the lip of the liftgate (below right). When the gate is unlocked, it rises slightly and the door handles extend for use to ![Lyriq key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lyriq-key-hole.gif)open the doors. Those handles normally extend when a key fob is brought to the car. Starting the car makes use of the rear cup holder. The owner’s manual states that the buttons should face down, but it started for us just fine with the buttons facing up. The key fob battery is larger than what has been the defacto standard for many years, the CR 2032. The CR 2650 used by **Cadillac** is likely to last 50% longer, and thus even more likely to surprise a driver! Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. You can see the new video on our [YouTube channel here](https://youtu.be/oIvn8-IuizU), or on our [**Cadillac** page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/), which now has 15 videos, here. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Cadillac, can't start, dead fob battery, Dead key fob, electric vehicle, EV, key not working, Lyriq, won't open --- ### [Problematic in-car owner's manuals on the rise](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/problematic-in-car-owners-manuals-on-the-rise/) **Published:** March 24, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![DashboardSymbols.com](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/FB_Dashicon_1.gif)In-car owner’s manuals We’ve expressed our grievances with owner’s manuals many, many times over the years. But the growing trend towards in-car owner’s manuals should really stop. At best they are difficult to navigate. We’ve used manuals from **Maserati**, **Polestar** and **Volvo** and in each case we’re left frustrated with the experience. Most recently, we were in a **Cadillac** with an on-screen manual that just leaves you starting from scratch each time you haven’t discovered what you’re looking for. We sent the owner of that car to **GM**‘s manual download site. She immediately noted how much easier it was to handle in pdf! So this is not an issue with electronic copies. Its an issue with navigation. Working most recently with **Jaguar** and **Land Rover** and their on-line manuals, we discovered that we needed to do a web search to get adequate information on certain systems. Either the information in the manual was lacking or was impossible to find. And we’re pretty good at digging through manuals! Also, we found that if a search term was not in a segment title, it did not show up as a search result. Ridiculous! Unfortunately there is no pdf download option. Back to the **Maserati**, they were one of the first to supply an on-screen manual, and we ran into two problems. The first was, that if you did not have a working key fob, the manual could not be accessed at all! Sadly we didn’t think to test this with the other vehicles and their on-screen manuals. The second thing we found was that if you got deep into a topic, say five pages, you needed to literally go back the five pages before anything else could be accessed! This was many years ago and very much hope that this has been corrected, at minimum. Our most common complaints of late have been warning lights and indicators not found in a gathered list, but rather buried deep within a topic. Any driver trying to understand an indicator is stuck with having to deduce its first-level meaning to even start. Manuals from **[Lincoln](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/11/yet-another-owners-manual-fail-from-lincoln-and-its-exactly-the-same-one/)**, **[Mazda](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/10/glaring-mistake-made-in-latest-mazda-owners-manuals/)** and **[Kia](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/11/another-owners-manual-fail-this-time-from-kia/)** fall in this category. Hit the links for more if you’re curious. Regardless, pdf versions remain a gold standard for electronic manuals for ease of navigation. Any manufacturer adding a manual on-screen or on-line should look to that standard and emulate it. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** electronic manuals, indicators, navigation, on-line, on-screen, owners manual, warning lights --- ### [Start a Land Rover with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/start-land-rover-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** March 14, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Land Rover with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Land_Rover_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Land Rover](#Starting_Your_Land_Rover) - [LR4, Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Evoque, Velar](#LR4_Defender_Discovery_Discovery_Sport_Evoque_Velar) - [Older Discovery, Velar and Range Rover, Range Rover Sport](#Older_Discovery_Velar_and_Range_Rover_Range_Rover_Sport) - [New Range Rover and New Range Rover Sport](#New_Range_Rover_and_New_Range_Rover_Sport) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Land Rover Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Land-Rover-Logo.png)How to Start a Land Rover with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency start or back-up start procedures needed for **Land Rover** vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. ### Starting Your Land Rover - **First, if you are still locked out, [click here for help](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/jaguar-dead-fob-help/) getting inside!** - **Second, for [video help, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/land-rover-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Land Rover** models use three areas as back-up start locations. Two involve the steering column and one is near the cup holders. #### LR4, Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Evoque, Velar ![Land Rover Fob Location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/LRover-start-under.gif)**LR4**, **Defender**, **Discovery** (2021-2025), **Discovery Sport** (all model years), **Evoque**, and **Velar** (2021-2026) models use a spot under the steering column as a back up spot (right). Hold the Smart Key fob flat against the underside of the steering column, buttons facing down, as shown. Note the markings, three parallel lines, on the steering column that mark to the correct right spot. The Message Center in your instrument panel will display “Smart Key Recognized”. You will need to hold the key fob in place, and press the Start / Stop ignition button and the brake pedal, all at the same time, to start the vehicle. #### Older Discovery, Velar and Range Rover, Range Rover Sport ![Land Rover Fob Location 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/LRover-start-side.gif)Older **Discovery** models (2017-2020), **Range Rover Velar** models (2018-2020), all **Range Rover** and **Range Rover Sport** models use a spot on the left side of the column. The three parallel lines marking the correct spot (right). Hold the Smart Key fob against the lines with the buttons facing out, as shown. Once again, when the fob is in the right spot, the Message Center in your instrument panel will display “Smart Key Recognized”. And again, the key fob will need to be held in place, and press the Start / Stop ignition button and the brake pedal all at the same time to start the vehicle. #### ![New Range Rover back up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/New-Range-Rover-start.gif)New Range Rover and New Range Rover Sport In 2022, **Land Rover** introduced what it call the **New Range Rover** and the **New Range Rover Sport**, both with a new back up start location opposite the USB ports (right). To access the spot, the cup holders must be slid towards the rear. Place the smart key on the markings next to the USB ports. Once again, hold the key fob in place, and press the Start / Stop ignition button and the brake pedal all at the same time to start the vehicle. [Check our videos](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/land-rover-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) for additional help with **Land Rovers**. ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)**Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. Models examined include the Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, and New Range Rover. Model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. #### [… Return to Part I, Getting In](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/jaguar-dead-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, LR4, New Range Rover, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar --- ### [Has Skoda solved my issue with the charge system warning light?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/has-skoda-solved-my-issue-with-the-charge-system-warning-light/) **Published:** May 10, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Charge system trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/charge_system_trouble_indicator-135.gif)Charge system warning Just a few months ago, I ran a piece that was essentially a complaint about the industry’s use of the [charge system warning light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/01/12-volt-battery-warning-light-needs-a-serious-upgrade/). While it is made to look like a battery, the light “fails” to warn of a fault in the battery itself. In the piece, I recounted three instances of battery failures that occurred without warning. One resulted in a child being locked in a car that does not have a mechanical means of getting inside (**Mustang Mach-E**). Two other instances belonged to me, where with no warning indicator, my cars simply would no longer start. We also noted a **Tesla** warning that did, in fact, indicate an issue with the 12-volt start battery, although the messaging can use “enhancement”. ![Amber Master Warning Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/master_warning_light_2.gif)![Charge system trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/charge_system_trouble_indicator-yao.gif)Now, as we run through a **Skoda** symbols update, we find this: “A message in the display of the instrument cluster indicating a fault on the 12 volt vehicle battery or on secondary systems.” The traditional charge system indicator is illuminated as well as the master warning light are illuminated in yellow/amber/orange. There is no explanation as to how their systems may know that the battery is failing, but regardless, if they’ve managed it, kudos to **Skoda**! Now every other manufacturer *must* follow suit. Battery failures occur to everyone and, along with flat tires, are the leading cause of stranded drivers and driver frustration. Spread the news! ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** battery, charge system, indicator, Mustang Mach-E, Skoda, symbol, warning --- ### [Burnish the brakes?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/burnish-the-brakes/) **Published:** April 29, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Brake rotor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rotor.gif)Burnish We ran into something very curious while finishing our **Tesla** updates. It was a suggestion to burnish the brakes after replacing brake pads and/or brake rotors. They go on to say that this might eliminate high-pitched squealing noise while braking, particularly when driving in rain, cold and/or humid climates. We weren’t familiar with the word, so looked it up. A simple definition for burnishing is to polish something, especially a metal by rubbing. A much more complicated definition is the plastic deformation of a surface due to sliding contact with another object. It smooths the surface and makes it shinier. So that is what would happen to the brake pads and rotors if you follow **Tesla**‘s [do it yourself instructions](https://www.tesla.com/support/do-it-yourself-guides). - Drive the vehicle at approximately 50 mph – 55 mph (80 km/h – 90 km/h) on a straight road. - Apply moderate, consistent pressure to the brake pedal to slowly decelerate the vehicle, releasing at 10 mph (15 km/h). - Repeat this procedure 6 times, waiting at least 30 seconds between applications. What is left out of these instructions is that road had better be uncrowded. If you have noisy brakes or new pads and rotors, you might find yourself out at 4 AM at least trying to get this down. Worth a shot… By the way, if noise persists, please find a good service center. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** brakes, burnish, noise, pad, rotor, squeal --- ### [German study finds a breakdown weak link between ICE vehicles and EVs](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/german-study-finds-a-breakdown-weak-link-between-ice-vehicles-and-evs/) **Published:** April 14, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Charge system trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/charge_system_trouble_indicator-135.gif)Breakdown weak link We’ve done two recent posts related to 12 volt start batteries over the last several months and now comes an item from Germany that puts a finger on the same item being a breakdown weak link that brings together electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Reported by **InsideEVs**, the **German Automobile Club** (ADAC) reports that roadside assistance calls most commonly involve the 12-volt start batteries in both EVs (50%) and ICE vehicles (45%). Of course, InsideEVs noted the report showed of cars built between 2020 and 2022 EVs had a breakdown rate significantly lower (4.2 out of 1,000 vehicles) than ICE models (10.4 per 1,000). The report cites the good and bad actors in EV space so [check it out here](https://insideevs.com/news/756507/ev-vs-ice-breakdown-statistics-adac/). But our topic will remain 12-volt start batteries. After a friend’s **Tesla** start battery failed, she called in a panic because seeing the word “battery” associated with a failure in an EV immediately put her attention on the high-voltage battery. So, our first post spoke to the fact that an EV gets [first light from a 12-volt battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/yes-your-ev-has-a-12-volt-battery-too/), and it is incumbent on the industry to point this out to their customers. ![Charging System Trouble Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/charge_system_trouble_indicator.gif)The second post revolved around the fact that, while there is a charge system warning light, there is [not a warning for a battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/01/12-volt-battery-warning-light-needs-a-serious-upgrade/) that is itself about to fail. I have personally been stranded twice over the years by batteries that simply quit. No warning at all, or at least no warning light or message. In days past, when the 12-volt battery was under far less strain, a driver would experience hard starting for several days. Ample time to amp up! In my dual strandings, in cars chock full of electronics, I got a single start. Period. And there was nothing left. Should have driven straight to the parts store… On the **Tesla** noted earlier, she was able to get one more start (no ICE motor to turn over!) and got it to a **Tesla** repair shop. So somewhat of a happy ending. But we simply believe that there needs to be a sensor inside the battery itself reading the condition of the cells, so that driver’s are no longer blindsided by dead batteries requiring a roadside assistance call. There warning lights for systems and items of far less importance. When 45% to 50% of roadside calls involve the start battery, its a problem that needs to be solved. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** 12-volt battery, electric vehicle, EV, ICE, internal combustion, start battery, warning light --- ### [New video on our YouTube channel: Open and Start a Honda Prologue or Acura ZDX EV with a dead key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/theres-a-new-video-on-our-youtube-channel-open-and-start-a-honda-prologue-or-acura-zdx-ev-with-a-dead-key-fob-battery/) **Published:** April 20, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Honda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/honda_logo.gif)Honda Prologue or Acura ZDX EV We have added a video to our YouTube channel demonstrating how to open and start 2024 & newer **Honda Prologue** or **Acura ZDX** EVs with a dead key fob battery. The vehicles were developed with **General Motors** (GM), and the EVs carry a lot of **GM** features, including, unfortunately hidden key holes and a very different back up start method. ## ![Acura_logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Acura_logo.gif) We got a chance to reveal the key hole on a **ZDX** at the New York International Auto Show and are more than confident in our ability to help a driver start their cars using **GM** models as analogues. Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. You can see the new video on our [YouTube channel here](https://youtu.be/UN-z3zp5RMs), or on our **Honda/Acura** page, which now has nine videos [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/12/honda-acura-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acura, can't get in, deadkey fob, Honda, Prologue, won't start, ZDX --- ### [So I got regenerative braking wrong](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/so-i-got-regenerative-braking-wrong/) **Published:** June 5, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Regenerative braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Regen-braking-135.gif)Regenerative braking I recall listening to the owner of the last car dealer I worked for explaining regenerative braking in electric and hybrid vehicles beautifully wrong. And I was sure I knew better. Well, his explanation, which included the brakes themselves, is still wrong. [But I’ve had it wrong too](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/the-mystery-of-regenerative-braking/)! I was sure that I’d been taught that the electric motor went into reverse when the accelerator pedal is released. It doesn’t! What actually happens is far more complicated, and its possible that the motor reversal concept was taught for its simplicity. So here is a simplified but correct explanation. An EV motor is a coil of wire wrapped around some magnets. When current is applied, the electromagnetic force spins the magnets. A generator is a coil of wire wrapped around some magnets. When torque is applied to the magnets, electricity is generated in the coil. Releasing the accelerator removes the current from the electric motor and applies torque to it, which comes from the still turning wheels. The motor is now a generator returning charge to the battery. The generation of electricity in this way creates the resistive force that brakes or slows the car. The use of the word brakes adds confusion to the driving public. The actual brake pads and rotors are not involved. And we discovered more on that too. Check in tomorrow… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** regenerative braking --- ### [Regenerative braking returns to brake rotor issues](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/regenerative-braking-returns-to-brake-rotor-issues/) **Published:** June 7, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Brake rotor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rotor.gif)Regenerative braking I decided I wanted to answer some common questions about regenerative braking and did some Google searches. AI gave the first response (a technology, by the way, that really hurts my business), and turned up some surprises. The largest of these is yet another reference to problems with the regular, or friction, brakes. That which we have used to stop for a literal century. “Regenerative braking can also affect the behavior of friction brakes, potentially leading to corrosion and rust buildup on brake rotors.” I’ve been around the auto industry for a long, long time and first caught a glimpse of this only a few weeks ago. And the reference was oblique. It came out of a random refence in a **Tesla** manual about burnishing the brakes ([we reported on it here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/burnish-the-brakes/)). It suggests, but never explicitly says, that the brakes going unused due to regenerative capabilities will cause problems that can be addressed by a burnishing process (defined as polish by rubbing, in this case, brake pads to the metal brake rotors). The second reference came about as I had my rear brakes checked only to discover that the rear rotors are pitted. This more than suggests to me that when the brakes are actually used with the **Kia Niro EV**, that the rear brakes are virtually ignored in favor of the front. This is normal to the extent that *all* cars apply more brake force to the front brakes and for good reason. What is not normal is to be so out of balance as to actually sacrifice the rear brakes to corrosion. In fact, I’ve noted this in a [complaint to **NHTSA**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/complaint-filed-with-nhtsa/). For all of you driving EVs, use you friction brakes on occasion. I will return to answering more practical questions about regenerative braking in the coming days. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** burnish, corrosion, regenerative braking, rotors, rust --- ### [How much energy does regenerative braking recover?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/how-much-energy-does-regenerative-braking-recover/) **Published:** June 8, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Regenerative braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Regen-braking-135.gif)Regenerative braking So just how much energy does regenerative braking recover? Well, there’s quite a bit of information floating around about the topic out there, and most of it is highly subjective. That said, the best answer is “up to 20%” of an electric vehicle’s (EV) range. So, as a best case scenario, an EV with 300 miles could get as far as 360 miles. Further, the first answer always comes up as a percentage of what would normally be wasted using the brakes. The numbers there are quoted at 60 to 70% of what would have simply become heat. Again, its a best case scenario and is very much dependent on the type of driving. One very interesting anecdote is a driver who climbed 2,000 feet and regenerated all the electricity used on the way back down. This is a definite advantage over a gas or diesel powered vehicle. Certainly, those vehicles will use less fuel on the way down, but the fuel gauge needle will never do anything but continue to move down. **Ford**‘s app evidently adds up miles added on a trip, which is a nice feature. [Click this link](https://www.reddit.com/r/MachE/comments/16dglwn/how_much_charging_benefit_does_the_regen_really/) for a Reddit discussion on the subject. But again, the discussion surrounds longer trips where the count can be more easily facilitated. The consensus is that stop and go driving is more favorable for regeneration. The bottom line is that regenerative braking is a net plus for energy and a net plus in brake wear and tear. That last bit depends on the proper use of brakes by both the driver and the manufacturer, as [we discussed here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/regenerative-braking-returns-to-brake-rotor-issues/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** electric vehicle, EV, regenerative braking --- ### [Misunderstanding regenerative "brakes"](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/misunderstanding-regenerative-brakes/) **Published:** June 9, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Regenerative braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Regen-braking-135.gif)Regenerative “brakes” In researching common questions about regenerative “brakes”, it became clear that there are serious misconceptions about the topic, all of which surround the use of the word brakes or braking. Here are some all too common questions: 1. How much longer do regenerative brakes last? 2. Can regenerative brakes overheat? 3. Does regenerative braking wear out brake pads? 4. Do regenerative brakes need maintenance? Each one of these questions implies that there are actual brakes involved in regenerative braking. As used here, braking is actually a concept requiring a definition from physics: the process of controlling the velocity of an object by inhibiting its motion. Regenerative braking does not require a physical brake! As we explained [in this post](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/so-i-got-regenerative-braking-wrong/), releasing the accelerator removes the current from the electric motor and applies torque to it, which comes from the still turning wheels. The motor is now a generator returning charge to the battery. This process ignores the traditional friction brake system. So, the answers to the previous questions are: 1.  this is not relevant as it is not a “brake”. The vehicles actual friction brakes will last longer. 2. no, the electric motor will not overheat while generating energy. There is no friction involved. 3. no, since the brake pads are not involved. 4. no, but the electric motor, which does the regeneration, may require maintenance at some point. This would impact all aspects of the vehicle’s operation, not just braking. So, remember that there is no actual regenerative brake. There is, however, a process called regenerative braking. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** brakes, electric motor, overheat, pad, regenerative braking --- ### [The Niro is a summertime EV efficiency champ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/the-niro-is-a-summertime-ev-efficiency-champ/) **Published:** June 10, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)EV efficiency EV efficiency, measured in miles per kWh (m/kWh), comes up short in the vast majority of electric vehicles. Most will see between three and four m/kWh, [covered in some detail here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/07/ev-efficiency-ranges-ignored-stepsister/). And the larger the electric vehicle, the lower the efficiency. The **Kia Niro** I am now driving, however, is a summertime efficiency leader. ![ECO driving](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/km-mi.gif)The image to the right shows a high of 5.6 mi/kWh on what was a very short trip. Below it is a 5.4 mi/kWh benchmark on a 22 mile jaunt. If the industry average is taken to be 3.5 mi/kWh, the 5.4 figure is 54% higher! Further, its last charge to 90% extrapolated to a range of 303 miles (it charged to 325 miles twice towards the end of summer). The car is EPA rated for 250 miles. The car is very sensitive to temperature. Wintertime range numbers hovered in the 230 mile range. The summer numbers more than make up the difference. In addition, I’ve driven throughout in ECO mode which moves the power curve way, way up requiring a hard accelerator push to get going fast. But its been more than enough for highway ramp entrances, one of the rare times the average driver needs that much power. The industry has been obsessed with making big, powerful and fast electric vehicles. This unfortunately makes for very, very heavy EVs. The cost is to efficiency. The **Niro** is relatively light at 3800 pounds — 800 lbs more than the ICE models — and uses a single motor for front wheel drive. The dual motor **Polestar 2** clocked in at 4800 lbs. A **Cadillac Lyriq**, also dual motor, a friend recently bought comes in at over 6000 lbs! Front drive two wheel drive used to be the standard for grip in poor weather, but there is a parallel obsession today with all wheel drive. The extra motor can add as much as 300 pounds that needs to be moved. Single motor models where available have the higher range than their dual (or triple!) motor cousins. If you got along in the snow with front drive in your las gas or diesel powered car, you’ll do jus fine with the same arrangement in an EV. Plus you get10 to 20% more range! Finally, you’ll never likely face the need for the kind of power most EVs can develop. IMHO, the industry would be well advised to tone it down and gain some range. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** efficiency, electric vehicle, EV, Kia Niro, miles per kWh --- ### [Subaru hits nearly 70,000 owners with park outside warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/subaru-hits-nearly-70000-owners-with-park-outside-warning/) **Published:** February 28, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Subaru Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Subaru-Logo.gif)Park outside Some 69,153 **Subaru Hybrid** vehicles have earned a park outside warning and a recall due to a potential fuel leak and the resulting fire risk. The issue is a possible insufficient seal on the fuel cap, and includes 51,707 2025 **Forester Hybrid** vehicles produced between November 28, 2024 and December 05, 2025 . In addition, 17,446 2026 **Crosstrek Hybrids** produced between June 26, 2025 and March 06, 2026 also face this recall. **Subaru of America, Inc.** is advising owners of these vehicles to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is complete. If the affected vehicles are left parked when the fuel tank is near full, an ambient temperature increase may cause the fuel to expand, increasing the pressure in the fuel tank and causing the fuel level to rise up the filler neck. In this circumstance, an insufficient seal on the fuel cap assembly may allow fuel to leak from the filler neck. Dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket, free of charge. Vehicles unaffected by the recall are fitted with an improved filler cap gasket and an added O-ring that enhances sealing. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 25, 2026. In the interim, owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. **Subaru**‘s number for this recall is WRD-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on [NHTSA.gov](https://www.nhtsa.gov/) on February 16, 2026. The NHTSA ID Number is 26V106000. Full recall information [is available here](https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=26V106000). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Crosstrek, Forester, hybrid, park outside, recall, Subaru --- ### [Hyundai EV jump starting video added to YouTube](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/ev-jump-starting-video-added-to-youtube/) **Published:** July 13, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Hyundai logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hyunda-logo.gif)EV jump starting Today we posted a new video on our YouTube channel describing **Hyundai** EV jump starting. It also anticipates that the driver is locked out and includes instructions for getting inside. The video joins the new jump start playlist that now holds three videos. Every electric vehicle uses a 12-volt “start” battery that effectively starts and operates all of the vehicle’s functions other than locomotion. And this type of battery is just as vulnerable to failure as a 12-volt start battery is in an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. In fact, these batteries are far more likely to fail than the EV’s high voltage battery. Further, the 12-volt battery used in an EV is likely to less capable than an ICE counterpart, since it does not have to perform an ICE start function (cold cranking!). These batteries have been bricking cars for years, and EVs are hardly immune. You can see our new [jump start playlist here](https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLsmY8I3kXhKkc8oR0iLqq9Uc6w53TfCFh/videos). Vehicles covered include the **Ioniq**, **Ioniq 5**, **Ioniq 6** and **Kona EV**. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Electric and Electrified Vehicles, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** 12-volt battery, electric vehicle, IONIQ, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, jump start, Kona EV --- ### [Smart pilot assist indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/smart-pilot-assist-indicators/) **Published:** July 3, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Smart pilot assist ![Smart pilot assist ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Smart-pilot-assist-ready.gif)![Smart pilot assist fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Smart-pilot-assist-fault.gif)![Smart pilot assist enabled indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Smart-pilot-assist-enabled.gif)![Smart steering assist inactive indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Smart-pilot-assist-inactive.gif)These are *Smart Pilot Assist indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-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 the left and right sides or following the lead vehicle. Automated Lane Change Assist can be activated as well. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The indicators are seen in four colors as a dial or speedometer with a steering wheel above it. The four colors are used as follows: In **black** and **white**, the system is ready; in **gray**, a malfunction is indicated; **green** indicates that the system has been enabled; and a green dial and **yellow/amber/orange** steering is seen, steering control has not been enabled. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, fault, indicators, pilot assist, Smart, warning --- ### [What happens when the Niro is charged to 100%](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/what-happens-when-the-niro-is-charged-to-100/) **Published:** July 5, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Kia Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kia-Logo.gif)Charged to 100% A bit ago, I noted that Kia recommends charging the [**Kia  Niro EV** to 100%](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/kia-hv-battery-care-tips-include-charging-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 that car has an EPA rated range of 250 miles. I had already seen wide variations due to temperature, with summer extrapolations to about 280 miles dipping to 230 miles over the winter. ![Niro range](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Niro-range-dial.gif)But the full charge this round reached 311 miles (316 miles a few weeks later!). Extraordinary. I had previously extrapolated a 90% charge to 307 miles, itself already a terrific number. I’ve also posted on X that the car routinely sees 5 miles per kilowatt in the warm weather compared to am industry average closer to 3.5. That extrapolates out to 324 miles on the 64.8 kW battery, but some of that is not useable. Overall its been a very satisfying range experience in the **Niro**. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** electric vehicle, EV, Kia, miles per kW, Niro, range --- ### [New video posted on Kia EV jump starting](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/new-video-posted-on-kia-ev-jump-starting/) **Published:** July 1, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Kia Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kia-Logo.gif)EV jump starting Today we posted a new video on our YouTube channel describing **Kia EV** jump starting. With it, we made a new playlist, calling the video the first of what we hope will be a series of videos on the topic. In truth, its the second, but we didn’t realize the first one was a jump start video! A friend had called in a panic last August (2024) with her **Tesla** coming unglued. We were able to determine that her start battery, not her high-voltage battery, was dying and then made a video describing how to get inside a Tesla if the start battery dies. We didn’t actually realize at the time that this is effectively a **Tesla** jump start process! Once the car is unlocked, it can also be started — presuming that power can actually pass through the 12-volt battery on a continuing basis. We have since replaced the Kia video with one that adds entry instructions, since the driver could very well be locked out. Vehicles covered include the Soul EV, Niro EV, EV6 and EV9. You can see those videos in our [new playlist here](https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLsmY8I3kXhKkc8oR0iLqq9Uc6w53TfCFh/videos). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** electric vehicle, EV, jump start, Kia, Tesla --- ### [A final hodgepodge of regen braking questions](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/a-final-hodgepodge-of-regen-braking-questions/) **Published:** June 13, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Regenerative braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Regen-braking-135.gif)Regen braking Our search for common regen braking questions turned up several that require only the following short answers. — Does regenerative braking wear out tires faster? Regenerative braking has no impact on vehicle’s tires. Aggressive driving and hard braking with the friction brakes can cause damage to tires. — Should I use regenerative braking all the time? In a word yes, and just as the answer to the next question, some braking will always exist in an electric motor. Most drivers adjust very quickly to the vehicle slowing more quickly when stepping off the accelerator and adjust for reducing pressure in the same way that varying brake pedal pressure stops a vehicle more or less quickly. — Can regenerative braking be turned off? Regenerative braking can be adjusted to be more or less aggressive, but some braking will always exist in an electric motor. — Should I turn off regenerative braking in snow? Well, as the answer to the previous question is no, it follows that regenerative braking cannot be turned off under any circumstances. Most manufacturers allow for adjusting the system’s level of regeneration, however [stability control systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/) are more than capable of maintaining vehicle control in the snow. — Does regenerative braking trigger brake lights? Yes, by rule regenerative braking trigger brake lights. In fact Hyundai went through a recall because the system was failing to set off the brake lights quickly enough. Basically, regenerative braking uses the vehicles computer to determine how quickly the vehicle is slowing and how slow the vehicle is moving to trigger the brake lights. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** electric vehicle, EV, regen braking, regenerative, stability control --- ### [Dodge adds to growing list of troublesome electronic latches](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/dodge-adds-to-growing-list-of-troublesome-electronic-latches/) **Published:** June 15, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Dodge logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dodge_logo.gif)Electronic latches In 2024, the **Dodge Charger** went electric and electronic. The company’s first electric vehicle (EV) also follows the troublesome and rather pointless trend of using electronic latches in the doors. We say pointless because of course, the company had to create a mechanical back-up in case of a failure of the 12-volt battery, which is a common an occurrence in an EV as it is in a gas or diesel powered vehicle. ![Charger interior door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Charger-interior-dr-handle.gif)The back-up door release (right) can be found on each front door below and alongside the speaker grille in the door panel. The one shown is on the driver’s door and angled down. The passenger door’s handle will be a mirror image. Pull to release. And to see our growing list of these necessary escape options and the manufacturers responsible for them, [see this page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Charger, Dodge, electronic latches, EV, mechanical back up --- ### [How can green and blue indicators be warning lights?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/how-can-green-and-blue-indicators-be-warning-lights/) **Published:** August 14, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Alfa Romeo Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Alfa-Romeo-Logo.gif)Green and blue indicators We’re in the middle of an update of **Alfa Romeo** symbols and indicators and noticed that the company labels a handful of **green** and **blue** indicators as warning lights in the **Giulia** and **Stelvio** models. This just doesn’t seem right. At all. And looking back, **Alfa Romeo** has been doing this since 2021. The lights in question are Turn Signal indicators, the Automatic High Beam indicator, the Parking and Headlights On indicator, all in **green**, and the High Beam indicator in **blue**. So, just how can these be seen as warnings? We’ve all been driving behind someone who’s turn signal is on, and never turns. So, maybe those two indicators can be seen as warnings. Similarly, leaving high beams on can be a nuisance at best to on coming traffic. This brings us to the automatic high beam indicator. This system would remove the nuisance of the high beams for oncoming traffic. There is not a chance in the world that this can be seen as a warning light. And the lights on indicator? In older vehicles perhaps leaving them on would be a drain on the battery. And while this remains true in newer models, the lights on an **Alfa Romeo** can be switched to automatic, where there is no need for a warning at all. One way or another, the warning light label is just a stretch for **green** and **blue** indicators. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new abbreviation or acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. Our **Alfa Romeo** dashboard [symbols page can be seen here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/alfa-romeo-warning-lights-and-symbols/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Alfa Romeo, Giulia, indicators, Stelvio, symbols, warning lights --- ### [New Honda, Acura video added to YouTube](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/new-honda-acura-video-added-to-youtube/) **Published:** August 10, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Acura_logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Acura_logo.gif)![Honda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/honda_logo.gif)Honda, Acura video We just added a new **Honda**, **Acura** video to our YouTube channel with help for 2024 **Prologue** or **ZDX** electric vehicle (EV) drivers replacing the battery in their key fob. These two EVs are rebadged **General Motors** models and use a key fob identical to a **Cadillac** key fob introduced in 2021. We used it as a stand in. Neither company has updated the models for 2025, and we speculate that they are planning the introduction of EVs designed in house very soon, perhaps even as 2026 models. Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys — or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them — that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares — even though the car had tried to warn you. Getting in your car with a dead key fob requires the work our posts and videos describe. Our goal is to help you feel safe — and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible — rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages — without roadside assistance. The video can be seen below or on our [**Honda**, **Acura** video page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/12/honda-acura-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS --- ### [DOT revises NEVI guidance, but keeps the new charging station program](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/dot-revises-nevi-guidance-but-keeps-the-new-charging-station-program/) **Published:** August 13, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Dept. of Transportation Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/USDOT-Logo.gif)NEVI guidance On Monday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy [unveiled revised NEVI guidance](https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/president-trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-unveils-revised-nevi-guidance). The for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program gets updates that streamline applications, provide states with more flexibility, and slash red tape left by the previous administration. The department said “This will ensure charging stations are actually built, and federal funding is spent effectively and efficiently. The Interim Final Guidance is effective immediately while FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) seeks comment on what further changes may be appropriate.” “If Congress is requiring the federal government to support charging stations, let’s cut the waste and do it right,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “Our revised NEVI guidance slashes red tape and makes it easier for states to efficiently build out this infrastructure. While I don’t agree with subsidizing green energy, we will respect Congress’ will and make sure this program uses federal resources efficiently.” Changes to the policy appear to revolve around two general areas: cutting regulatory requirements to speed project implementation and turning away from helping rural, underserved, and disadvantaged communities as well as labor (workers). Among the changes: - Minimizes the content in state plans to statutory and regulatory requirements. - Simplifies the state plan approval process. - Aligns community engagement with regulatory requirements and reduces consultation requirements to advance projects. - Provides states with flexibility to determine the appropriate distance between stations along alternative fuel corridors to allow for reasonable travel. - Minimizes requirements for states to consider electric grid integration and renewable energy Accelerates project delivery by encouraging selection of charging locations where station owners are also the site host. - Eliminates requirements for states to address consumer protections, emergency evacuation plans, environmental siting, resilience and terrain considerations. - Provides states with more flexibility to determine when their system is built out allowing NEVI funds to be used on public roads statewide. Examples of Rescinded Language: - Plans should be developed and updated through engagement with rural, underserved, and disadvantaged communities to ensure that diverse views are heard and considered throughout the planning process, and to ensure that the deployment, installation, operation, and use of EV charging infrastructure achieves equitable and fair distribution of benefits and services. - Plans should explain how the State will deliver projects under the NEVI Formula Program that, consistent with Executive Order (E.O) 14008 and the Interim Justice40 Guidance issued by the White House and USDOT, target at least 40 percent of the benefits towards disadvantaged communities. - The Plan should also demonstrate how the implementation will promote strong labor, safety, training, and installation standards as well as opportunities for the participation of small businesses, including minority-owned and women-owned small businesses. - The Plan should also address emergency and evacuation needs, snow removal and seasonal needs, and ways for EV charging to support those needs. The Plan should also describe strategies for resilience for operation during emergencies and extreme weather. Ultimately, the U.S. gets more charging stations, and it might just get them sooner… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** charging stations, Dept. of Transportation, EVs, NEVI --- ### [New video added to our YouTube channel with help to jump start Cadillac EVs](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/new-video-added-to-our-youtube-channel-with-help-to-jump-start-cadillac-evs/) **Published:** August 3, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Cadillac Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cadillac-Logo.gif)Jump start Cadillac EVs We just dropped a new video on our YouTube channel with help to jump start **Cadillac** EVs. We continue to hear reports of drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) getting caught unaware that their EV even has a 12-volt battery. They do, and like internal combustion engine vehicles, those EVs can be jump started. This is now the fourth in a new series we’ve begun intending to cover all EVs sold in North America. Its clear that even roadside assistance personnel are unaware of an EV having both a low-voltage battery as well as a high-voltage battery, And **Cadillac** makes the process rather difficult. The **Escalade**‘s two stage door release gave us a headache, But we got it open. And the **Lyriq**, **Optiq** and **Vistiq** models can only be entered from the back hatch. Further, **Lyriq** and **Optiq** drivers will have to crawl through to the drivers door to open the car and pop the hood for access to the start battery. The video is below. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** 12-volt, can't get in, dead start battery, Escalade, jump start, Lyriq, no power, Optiq, Vistiq --- ### [Even cleaner cars: EVs reduce brake dust](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/even-cleaner-cars-evs-reduce-brake-dust/) **Published:** July 27, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Brake dust Just when we thought we knew everything there is to know about regenerative braking, we saw [this from InsideEVs](https://insideevs.com/news/767017/brake-dust-emissions-evs-better/). There’s a whole new way that an EV helps improve the air we breath. Brake dust! Or more to the point, the lack of it. The use of regenerative braking reduces brake wear and thus brake dust on the order of 80% or more. It is well known that the use of regenerative braking in an electric vehicle (EV) allows the brake pads to last longer. That is, less wear, and the result of that wear is brake dust! An Audi I used to drive spent most of its time with its wheels covered in that dust. This is rather common in German-built vehicles and is a bear to clean up. But that brake dust also gets in the air and is full of harmful particles. It is high in copper, which is said to be more harmful than diesel soot. And even if its not, does copper dust sound like something we should be breathing? So, while you’re driving your EV, know that testing shows that your brakes will go the order of 100,000 miles before needing replacement. Assuming of course, that you a making full use of your car’s regenerative braking capability! Plus, you’re leaving an even smaller footprint in the planet’s atmosphere. In the least, we can be thankful that asbestos is no longer used in brake pads. Check out [the full story here](https://insideevs.com/news/767017/brake-dust-emissions-evs-better/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** brake dust, electric vehicle, EV, regenerative braking --- ### [New video uploaded with help to jump start Tesla models](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/new-video-uploaded-with-help-to-jump-start-tesla-models/) **Published:** July 28, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Tesla logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla-logo.png)Jump start Tesla We just added a new video to our YouTube channel helping **Tesla** drivers get into and jump start **Tesla** models with a dead start battery. It replaces one that we did a few months ago that stopped at getting **Tesla** owners inside their vehicles. It became clear that just getting inside their vehicles when the 12-volt start battery dies was simply not enough. Reports of EV drivers getting caught unaware that their EV even has a 12-volt battery were piling up. This is now the third in a new series we’ve begun intending to cover all EVs sold in North America. Its become clear that even roadside assistance personnel are unaware of an EV having both a low-voltage battery complimenting the vehicle’s high-voltage battery, Getting inside a **Tesla** is unfortunately, a nightmare. The company does not offer mechanical keys and key cylinders as back up. And they absolutely should. We call on all manufacturers to end the practice of either ignoring the addition of mechanical keys for back up or offering them as a separate and too easily lost item… See the video below. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** 12-volt, can't get in, dead start battery, Tesla, won't open --- ### [For the sake of the driving public, EV makers must reign in the clever](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/for-the-sake-of-the-driving-public-ev-makers-must-reign-in-the-clever/) **Published:** July 30, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Reign in the clever We’ve done four videos over the last few weeks helping drivers get into and jump start their electric vehicles (EVs) with dead 12-volt start batteries. Starting a fifth video leaves us frankly angry and really wanting manufacturers to reign in the clever. We’ve had to describe getting under the hood of **Tesla** models and the **Ford Mustang Mach-E** through the bumper. We’ve warned **Hyundai** and **Kia** drivers to be sure to hang on to the mechanical key that is sadly supplied separately in too many models. Now as we gather information for a **Cadillac** jump start video, we see that we will need to tell **Lyriq** drivers that they will need to crawl through car from the back hatch to get at the hood release. That hatch has the only mechanical access. All of this is a direct result of manufacturers each trying to out cute the other as well as the use of electronic latches. And an insult to the driving public. - **Tesla** refuses to use a mechanical key and a necessary key hole on any model. - The **Mustang** also lacks a mechanical key because of course **Tesla** is the “gold” standard. - **Hyundai** and **Kia** have decided that, since there is app access to their models, they consider a mechanical key an accessory. - And **Cadillac** is evidently intent on following rather than leading. And then there’s an entire page we assembled — [seen here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) — to help people get out of cars with electronic latches in the event of a power failure. That page was prompted by a death from sun stroke in Texas some years ago in a GM coupe. We’ve pleaded with manufacturers to build with their customers needs first, particularly at the worst times. We’ve asked that key holes no longer be hidden, not that they should be done away with! We’ve asked that back-up start options be obvious and consolidated, to no avail. And given that an electronic latch requires a mechanical back-up, just exactly what is the point??? The point is to be cute and clever, and its well past time that the **National Highway Traffic Safety Association** (**NHTSA**) put its foot down. Well past time. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** Cadillac, electronic latch, Ford, hyundai, jump start, Kia, Lyriq, Mustang Mach-E --- ### [Getting a handle on EV fires](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/getting-a-handle-on-ev-fires-getting/) **Published:** July 24, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)EV fires Long about a week ago, we did a piece attempting to debunk [misinformation about EV fires](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/misinformation-on-ev-battery-fires-uncontained/): they are not common; electric vehicles (EVs) do not explode; etc. It was clear, however, that high-voltage lithium battery fires are very difficult to put out. So we set out to look for best practices. They are: fire blankets and specialty water hose nozzles. We were surprised that foam is not in the picture. ![Fire blanket](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Fire-blanket.gif)When we first heard of fire blankets, we wondered if there would be an attempt to somehow remove and cover the battery. In truth, the blankets are used to cover the entire vehicle (right). The fire blankets are large, heavy pieces of fire-resistant material designed to envelop burning EVs as well as hybrids. We had not heard that hybrids were an issue, but a lithium fire is a lithium fire. The idea of the blanket is contain toxic fumes and to subdue the flames, preventing the spread of the fire to other vehicles. It isn’t mentioned, but the oxygen supply must at least be minimized when the vehicle is covered. Regardless, the car will very likely be a total loss. A good demonstration of a fire blanket in use [can be seen here](https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/fire-blankets-put-out-ev-fire-more-quickly-with-less-environmental-impact/3550451/). In conjunction with this is the use of a specialized water hose nozzle that can be slid beneath an EV to at minimum cool down the burning battery. A hot battery can ignite or reignite if the flames have been extinguished. There are also piercing nozzles that can be inserted into the battery pack to deliver water directly to the cells. This can reduce water use, which can be a serious consideration. Remember, typically in EVs the high-voltage lithium ion batteries make up the floor of the vehicle. In the meantime, solid-state batteries are on the horizon, which replace flammable liquid electrolytes with non-flammable solid electrolytes. The future may hold a fire-free EV world. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** electric vehicle, EV, fire, fire blanket, water --- ### [Ford EV jump starting video added to YouTube](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/ford-ev-jump-starting-video-added-to-youtube/) **Published:** July 20, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Ford logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ford-logo.gif)EV jump starting Today we added a new video to our YouTube channel describing **Ford** EV jump starting. It also anticipates that the driver is locked out and includes instructions for getting inside. The video joins the new jump start playlist that now holds four videos. Every electric (EV) vehicle uses a 12-volt “start” battery that effectively starts and operates all of the vehicle’s functions other than locomotion. And this type of battery is just as vulnerable to failure as a 12-volt start battery is in an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. In fact, these batteries are far more likely to fail than the EV’s high voltage battery. Further, the 12-volt battery used in an EV is likely to less capable than an ICE counterpart, since it does not have to perform an ICE start function (cold cranking!). These batteries have been bricking cars for years, and EVs are hardly immune. You can see our new [jump start playlist here](https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLsmY8I3kXhKkc8oR0iLqq9Uc6w53TfCFh/videos) and the video below. Vehicles covered include the **Mustang Mach-E**, the **F-150 Lightning**, and the **E-Transit**. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Electric and Electrified Vehicles, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** can't get in, dead start battery, E-Transit, electric vehicle, EV, F-150 Lightning, Ford, jump start, Mustang Mach-E, won't open --- ### [Volvo takes a step backwards with its 12 volt terminal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/volvo-takes-a-step-backwards-with-its-12-volt-terminal/) **Published:** September 11, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Volvo logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/volvo-logo.gif)12 volt terminal We’ve assembling the information needed to create a jump start video for **Volvo** electric vehicle (EV) drivers and it turns out that to get in, access to what the company calls a 12 volt terminal is needed. Well it turns out **Volvo’s** 12 V terminal is a worse replica of what is already a terrible idea from **Tesla**. **Tesla’s** terrible idea is to do away with mechanical keys, leading to the need to create a way inside the vehicle if the 12-volt start battery dies. Yes, EVs use one of these. What the company did was create a spot to access a pair of connectors somewhere at the front of the vehicle, most of them in the front bumper. Twelve volt power is then supplied to the connectors until the hood can be popped open supplying start battery access. ![Volvo 12 V terminal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EX30-12v-terminal.gif)**Volvo** has emulated this concept in its **EX30** and **EX90 EV**s, also doing away with mechanical keys. And it placed the back-up connectors under the bumper. The picture you see to the right was acquired by lying on the ground with the camera facing up. Turn the plastic cover and pull down and the connectors are found. Trust me, its a pain in the backside, to be kind. At least the **Tesla** connections did not require lying on the ground! The **Ford Mustang** **Mach-E** uses a design similar to **Tesla**. For the record, the image here is the first we are aware to be made available anywhere on the web. It does not even appear in owner’s manuals! [We reported a few days](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/at-last-a-possible-government-move-to-restrict-or-ban-electronic-latches/) ago that the Chinese government is looking into barring the use of electronic locks and latches on cars for safety reasons, and good for them. Should this actually come to pass, one benefit would be the loss of these ridiculous and unnecessary back-up systems. The U.S. should follow suit. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** 12 V terminal, Back-up, EX30, EX90, Ford, Mustang, Volvo --- ### [At last — possible government moves to restrict or ban electronic latches](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/at-last-a-possible-government-move-to-restrict-or-ban-electronic-latches/) **Published:** September 6, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![S-Class-Door-Handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/S-Class-Door-Handle.gif)Electronic latches This one pulls us in multiple directions. [InsideEVs reports](https://insideevs.com/news/771401/chinese-regulator-hidden-door-handle/) that the Chinese government is rumored to be considering a ban on electronic latches (door handles), particularly those that conceal themselves (flush handles). The piece then references the earlier issuance of “draft rules stating that cars must have a clearly marked mechanical release on the inside, and not just an electronic button.” So, while the story doesn’t expressly connect the dots, the use of flush door handles outside and electronic release buttons on the inside is the creation and use of electronic latches. - The item is maddening to us because we have railed against electronic latches for literally 10 years without results. - It is encouraging us because it seems that someone somewhere is finally moving on this subject. - And it saddens us deeply because more people have died as a result of being stuck inside a vehicle for no better reason than the manufacturer wanted the latest toys in their cars! We first reported on this in 2015 ([click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/)) with a page holding directions on how to get out of a car that has lost power. We update the page regularly and it now includes entries from 10 manufacturers, We were moved to do so after a man, and his dog, died in the Texas heat in a **Corvette**. The vehicle has a mechanical release (upper right), but it is found on the floor where you might expect to find a trunk release ad so we called for the use of more intuitive means of escape. Its very easy to blame the driver for not knowing, but seriously, would you think to look below the door? ![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)Consider what we feel is the top of the line backup, and its from **Audi**. Its interior handle is a two-stage configuration. Pull the handle, the door opens. But if it doesn’t work, a harder pull activates the mechanical release (right)! This is such a human thing to do. We’ve all done it — something doesn’t work or move the first time, we push harder, we pull harder! **Audi** gets an A+ for this, but there is a far broader issue at play. So far as we are aware manufacturers have always provided a mechanical back-up for electronic latches, from inside and outside. Which begs the question — why???? The only reason for a manufacturer to put itself in the position of having to double the expense related to creating ingress and egress is to have the latest and coolest toys. But the coolest toys are not always the best toys and, sadly in these cases, have lead to the death of their very customers. We’ve noted in the past that it would likely take a lawsuit to create a movement away from electronic latches, but we still have to ask: where is our own National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA)?? Our [page is here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) and our video [can be seen here](https://youtu.be/Cij2yqbx2pk). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Audi, button releases, Corvette, electronic latches, flush handles, NHTSA --- ### [New EV jump start video dropped on our YouTube Channel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/new-jump-start-video-dropped-on-our-youtube-channel/) **Published:** August 28, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Chevrolet logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chevrolet-logo.gif)Jump start video We just added a new jump start video to our YouTube channel with help for **Chevrolet EV** drivers with dead start batteries. These and all electric vehicles (EVs) use a 12-volt battery to actually start the car, much like a 12-volt battery is used to start an internal combustion engine vehicle. And if the 12-volt battery dies, the EV can be jump started! We cover **Bolt, Bolt EUV, Equinox, Blazer** and **Silverado** EVs as well as the **BrightDrop** electric van. They all use the same key fob and mechanical key for entry, however, the **BrightDrop** uses the mechanical key in the back door! The **Silverado**‘s key hole is visible at the back of the driver’s door handle, but the **Bolt, Equinox** and **Blazer** models are all hiding the key hole behind a cap that needs to be removed. The video will get you in and in position to perform a jump start. We add instructions for this as well, even though the process is exactly the same as with gas or diesel powered vehicles. You can see the video [here on YouTube](https://youtu.be/04Fj1Lnawu4) or below. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** Blazer, bolt, Bolt EUV, BrightDrop, Chevrolet, dead start battery, Equinox, EV, jump start, Silverado --- ### [Three reasons why you need a roadside assistance package](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/three-reasons-why-you-need-a-roadside-assistance-package/) **Published:** August 29, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Roadside assistance](#Roadside_assistance) - [12-volt Battery](#12-volt_Battery) - [Flat Tires](#Flat_Tires) - [Lock Outs](#Lock_Outs) - [Roadside Assistance Numbers](#Roadside_Assistance_Numbers) ## ![Tire plug](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Plug.gif)Roadside assistance I recently re-upped my contract with my roadside assistance provider. A change in banks blocked an automatic payment so I had to pay more attention to matter. And it got me thinking — there are three very good reasons why every driver today needs a roadside assistance provider. ### 12-volt Battery ![Charging System Trouble Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/charge_system_trouble_indicator.gif)The first is your 12-volt start battery. I’ve had three go flat on me over the years and the last two times, they gave virtually no warning. The last time, it worked in the morning and not that afternoon while away from home. The charge system warning light warns only of low voltage in the charge system, not a failing battery, despite its appearance. In that instance I ended up calling a friend for help, after which, to his relief, I immediately signed up with AAA. ### Flat Tires ![Loose wheel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Loose-wheel-indicator.gif)The second is flat tires. I’m perfectly capable of putting a spare tire on my car, but like all too many of us today, my car does not have a spare. I’m also embarrassed to admit that I’m not sure how to use the inflation kit that is provided, but I do know that the inflator will only work in limited cases. Ripping up a tire in a pot hole, for instance, will require new rubber, and a tow. ### Lock Outs ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/key_warning_symbol_21.png)Finally, the third is lock outs. From the dead battery we spoke of above to the failure of a key fob, you may very well find yourself unable to open your car. And having an app on your smart phone is not a panacea — if the phone’s battery is weak it will automatically shut down the necessary Bluetooth connection to save power. And you’ll want that juice to call for help! Note that **Hyundai, Kia**, and **BMW** all have models that provide a separate mechanical key, not one embedded in the fob. Also, We have opened fobs from **Ford** and **Land Rover** that were missing the mechanical keys that were supposed to be inside! ### Roadside Assistance Numbers As I noted, my provider happens to be AAA, but there are plenty of others. We have a list on our website [you can see here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/more-resources/roadside-assistance-s/). Of course, if you are under warranty in a new or certified pre-owned vehicle, you likely have roadside assistance from the manufacturer. Our list includes those numbers as well. But, if you are like most drivers out there, your car is not carrying a roadside program. You may have coverage through your insurance company. Check you policy (we have insurance company phone numbers on the site as well). One way or another, we highly recommend that you carry some sort of roadside assistance. Even a problem only a mile or two from home can become a major headache. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** 12-volt, AAA, dead battery, flat tire, lock out, roadside assistance --- ### [Newest Lexus door handle is a step backwards, prompting this rant](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/newest-lexus-door-handle-is-a-step-backwards-prompting-this-rant/) **Published:** August 21, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Lexus Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Lexus-Logo.gif)Lexus door handle I recently had the opportunity to work with the latest **Lexus** door handle and simply can’t shake the idea that the handle is a huge step backwards and completely unnecessary. Let me explain. **![Cadillac cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Cadillac-cap.gif)Lexus**, at the advent of keyless open and start, was one of the first auto manufacturers to hide the key hole. It may have actually been the first, but that is of little importance. The eye opening number of phone calls from drivers unable to open their cars when the battery in the key fob failed that I personally handled was one of the primary catalysts for this website. ![NX key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/NX-key-hole3.gif)In 2016, the company began using the handle seen to the right. It still hides the key hole, but the reveal is a simple matter of pulling the handle to the open position. Used initially on the **NX** and eventually moving to the **UX**, **RC**, and **RX**, we applauded the company for the move at the time, anticipating that the handle would be deployed across all model lines for the sake of its driving public. ![Lexus pry off cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Lexus-pry-off-cover.gif)Not only did this not occur, but in 2023, **NX**, **RX**, **RZ**, and **TX** models got the handle shown to the right, the very handle we struggled with in the video below. Once again a cap must be removed from the back of the driver’s door handle to reveal the key hole. The image shows a credit card or equivalent being used to make the first move to remove the cap. And, of course, the instructions for this process are in the owner’s manual, electronic or otherwise, locked inside the car. Instructions can also be found on the Lexus app, but that app could also be used to unlock the car directly. So, if a driver is in need of using a mechanical key to get inside, either the cell phone is not available or itself has run out of battery. The point is that there is little to no excuse for making it so difficult to use a mechanical key. The process leaves drivers in very vulnerable positions in what could very likely be poor weather, or after dark, or whatever difficulty can be conjured up. These situations seem to never arise when it is sunny and 75 degrees. Just exactly how is frustrating or endangering a customer in a manufacturer’s best interest?? The video in question is below and you can view all of our Lexus [open and start videos here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/toyota-scion-or-lexus-dead-key-fob-help/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** app, door handle, hidden key hole, Lexus, mechanical key, NX, RC, RX, RZ, TX, UX, won't open --- ### [Rear radar system indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/rear-radar-system-indicators/) **Published:** October 11, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Rear radar system ![Rear radar fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Rear-radar-fault-indicator.gif)![Rear radar indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Rear-radar-indicator.gif)These are *Rear Radar System Indicators [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)* from **Volvo**. A **green** indicator simply means that the system is active and working normally. If, however, there is a fault with the rear radar system, the **red** symbol will appear. A flashing symbol means there is a calibration failure. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The vehicle has several ways to identify objects that are in or approaching the reversing path, including the rear radar system, which can detect traffic approaching from the sides. If the separate Rear Auto Brake function is enabled, the vehicle may intervene by braking to prevent or mitigate a collision. The vehicle deactivates the rear radar units if a trailer is connected. Towbar-mounted accessories that are not connected electrically to the vehicle does not disable the rear radar units but can obstruct them. ![Blind Spot Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blind_spot_indicator2.gif)Blind spot information also relies in part on detection by the rear radar units and the symbols are very, very similar. The second vehicle is further behind. Do not confuse them. Click here for [more on Blind Spot Detection](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/), ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** automatic braking, blind spot, rear radar, Volvo --- ### [Lawsuit claims two are dead due to flawed electronic door designs](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/lawsuit-claims-two-are-dead-due-to-flawed-electronic-door-designs/) **Published:** October 4, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Cybertruck manual front door release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cybertruck-manual-fr-dr-release.gif)Flawed electronic door The electronic lock and latch beat goes on. The parents of Krysta Tsukahara and Jack Nelson have [filed lawsuits against **Tesla**](https://apnews.com/article/tesla-crash-doors-musk-regulators-accident-burning-trapped-2a710dbbb859436090e0a4cb8a7c8f4c) claiming that flawed electronic door designs are responsible for the deaths of the two college students in a burning **Cybertruck**. The suits, filed in Alameda County Superior Court, Alameda, CA, are on the heels of federal regulators opening an investigation into complaints of problems with stuck doors in Tesla models. **Tesla** doors locks and latches have been at the center of several crash cases because the 12-volt battery powering the unlocking mechanism can be destroyed in a fire and that manual releases are difficult to find. **Tesla** is hardly alone with this problem, but as the company and its principals tend to thumb their noses at authority, they get the most attention. Let me say this again:  a singular focus on **Tesla** with these issues is massively short sighted. ![Cybertruck manual rear door release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cybertruck-manual-rr-dr-release.gif)In the case of the **Cybertruck**, the pair were sitting in the back, and it is completely understandable why they could not find the mechanical release. The release is hidden under the rubber mat on the bottom of the rear door’s map pocket. The mat must be removed, which reveals a cable loop (**red**) which, when pulled, releases the rear door. The front door release is more readily available, directly in front of the window  switches, as seen in the opening image. The vehicle had crashed into a tree, resulting in severe front end damage and the fire. It is quite likely that the rear doors would have been operable, had the pair received instructions in advance. It is instances such as these that have caused deaths for at least a decade, and in vehicles other than those built by **Tesla**, that we continue to implore the National Highway Traffic Safety Association to force manufacturers to return to mechanical locks and latches, period. They are completely, utterly unnecessary. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Cybertruck, electronic, fire, latches, locks, mechanical release, NHTSA, Tesla --- ### [Volvo says the EX30 and EX90 EVs cannot be jump started](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/volvo-says-the-ex30-and-ex90-evs-cannot-be-jump-started/) **Published:** September 28, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [EX30 and EX90 EVs](#EX30_and_EX90_EVs) - [The 12-volt Terminal](#The_12-volt_Terminal) - [Right to Repair](#Right_to_Repair) ## ![Volvo Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/volvo-logo.gif)![Polestar-logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polestar-logo-1.gif)EX30 and EX90 EVs In a move that will likely get **Volvo** and possibly **Polestar** in hot water, **Volvo** says that its **EX30** and **EX90 EV**s (electric vehicles) cannot be jump started! However, the hot water may only exist in Massachusetts… We have been gathering information, images and videos in order to create a video with guidelines for jump starting **Volvo** and **Polestar** EVs. We have done this now for several EV manufacturers, as there is a general lack of understanding that all EVs feature a 12-volt start battery that is as likely to be a problem as often as they are in old school gas and diesel powered vehicles. And while the start process is considerably different in an EV, an EV with a dead 12-volt start battery can be jump started. Well, most of them. ### The 12-volt Terminal ![12 V terminal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/12-V-terminal.gif)In gathering our data for **Volvo** and **Polestar**, we’ve run into something called a 12-volt terminal. [**Polestar**‘s is to the right](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/polestar-12-v-terminal-revealed/). That terminal is described as allowing access to the vehicle’s interior, which is necessary for any next steps, such as jump starting or replacing the start battery. But no instructions for this are available anywhere and **Volvo** Roadside Assistance simply stated that the cars cannot be jump started. The same situation is in play for the **Polestar 3** and **4**, although **Polestar** Roadside simply said they had no answer on how to jump start the vehicles. We have yet to confirm this, but it is quite likely that the 12-volt terminal may allow enough juice to flow into the 12-volt battery that actually driving it to a repair shop may be possible! This is not true of the **Mustang Mach-e** or all **Tesla** vehicles, which provide interior access in much the same way. They still require a jump start to get the vehicles moving. So, even if the **Volvo** and **Polestar** models in question can be made drivable, the problem remains that only a **Volvo** or **Polestar** service center will have the skills and knowhow to charge or replace the start battery. This is where Massachusetts comes into play. ### Right to Repair [According to Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_Vehicle_Owners%27_Right_to_Repair_Act), a Right to Repair law, which would restrict an auto manufacturer’s ability to keep repair information, repair parts, and special tools to themselves, “was first considered at the federal level in 2001, but no provisions were adopted until the Massachusetts legislature enacted Right to Repair bill H. 4362 on July 31, 2012. This law was passed in advance of a binding ballot initiative referendum which appeared on Massachusetts’s statewide ballot also on November 6. The measure passed with 86% voter support.” The Massachusetts legislature enacted a bill that reconciled the two laws. “Early in 2014, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, Coalition for Auto Repair Equality, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, and the Association for Global Automakers signed a memorandum of understanding that is based on the Massachusetts law and which would commit the vehicle manufacturers to meet the requirements of the Massachusetts law in all fifty states.” So, we’re left with what appears to be essentially an honor system that, at least in the U.S., given the general simplicity surrounding the replacement of 12-volt batteries, we think will leave a good many **Volvo** and **Polestar** customers angry with the very limited repair options over time. The European Union will have something to say about this as well. And it has to be noted that every other EV made by these two manufacturers have clear jump start instructions and easy access to the 12-volt batteries themselves. Time will tell, and we’ll keep you up to date. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** 12-volt battery, 12-volt terminal, 3, 4, EX30, EX90, jump start, Polestar, Volvo --- ### [A self driving safety conundrum](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/a-self-driving-safety-conundrum/) **Published:** September 30, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Driver attention indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Attn-135.gif)Self driving safety I found myself in an uncomfortable argument with a relative recently over self driving technology, or more precisely, self driving safety. It seems he has a difficult time staying awake on the highway, and thought that a car that could drive itself would be a good safety move. I had a different take, so things went down hill from there. In 2017, the **Ford Motor Co**. found that their own [engineers were falling asleep](https://www.thedrive.com/tech/7730/ford-engineers-are-falling-asleep-while-monitoring-self-driving-cars) while monitoring self-driving tech in their cars. In fact, it was reported that the professional monitors would not respond to buzzers, alerts, or the presence of another human being. At the time it prompted the company to abandon plans to issue self driving at Level 3, which still requires a driver’s attention. We did a piece on this at the time. So there I was panning his purchase, in effect because while he has trouble staying awake while driving, he’d bought a vehicle with tech that could put him to sleep. Its a curious conundrum, as I understand his rationale. And on the plus side, after the bells and whistles of the type effectively ignored by the **Ford** testers, if the driver does not respond, the **Tesla** Auto Pilot technology is set to automatically begin to slow the car down, activate the hazard lights, and eventually come to a complete stop in the middle of the lane. It would be best if it would pull over into a break down lane, but its better than continuing on. Full autonomy, which remains years away, will resolve this conundrum. And it should be noted that, given the competition, **Ford** has since relented, and now offers its Blue Cruise self-driving system in high-end models. Blue Cruise is also set to bring the vehicle to a stop if the driver is unresponsive to alerts. And other manufacturers offer similar systems. All the while many seniors, who are losing some physical abilities, and the disabled are counting on and using self-driving technology to maintain their independence. Time will tell if we have the cart too far ahead of the horse. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** asleep, blue cruise, Ford, General Motors, safety, self-driving, Tesla --- ### [Polestar interior emergency release is an intuitive breeze to use](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/polestar-interior-emergency-release-is-an-intuitive-breeze-to-use/) **Published:** September 23, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Polestar-logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polestar-logo-1.gif)Interior emergency release We had an opportunity to spend some time with a **Polestar 3** and got some video of the interior door handle. The interior emergency release is easier to use than the company, or companies, describe. As with too many features described in **Polestar** and **Volvo** owner’s manuals, there are no images available of the interior door handle. Well, we now have its use on video. Polestar and Volvo both describe the emergency open as to “release the door latch mechanically, pull the lever all the way up using some force.” ![Polestar inside handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Polestar-inside-handle.gif)As can be seen in the gif file to the right, it doesn’t take a lot of force to get to the secondary, or emergency, stage. The gif doesn’t include the sound, but, with power, the latch release is clearly heard, and the extra pull creates a separate and distinct release sound. And while this makes for an intuitive move for someone caught inside any of these vehicles with no power, we continue to question the use of an electronic latch when a back-up mechanical release will be necessary. The video is again, of a **Polestar 3**. We expect **Volvo** models equipped with electronic latches to behave very similarly. We’ve added the video to our Get Out page, which [can be seen here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/)… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** electronic latches, emergency open, get out, no power, Polestar, Volvo --- ### [Polestar 12 V terminal revealed](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/polestar-12-v-terminal-revealed/) **Published:** September 25, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Polestar-logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polestar-logo-1.gif)12 V terminal We found an opportunity to look at the 12 V terminal in a **Polestar 3** and, aside from having to lie on the floor or ground, its a relatively simple find and simple to use. So, the trick, if you will, is to lie beneath the front bumper on the left side. The are two tabs, one on either side. Only one is seen in the video below, but both can be seen in the image. Pinch them inwards and then pull the square cover down. Its hinged and everything remains attached to the underside of the bumper. ![12 V terminal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/12-V-terminal.gif)On it are two terminals covered by bits of plastic insulation. The one closest is marked with a plus (+) sign and the other is marked with a minus (-) sign. Connecting a 12 volt power source will allow access to the vehicle’s interior. The insulator in between is marked as 30 A, and the manual notes that no more than 30 amps should be applied. So, if you find yourself in a **Polestar 3** or **4** and a dead 12 volt start battery, the 12 V terminal will get you inside the car. Next, we need to clarify the suspicion that the process of supplying power to the terminal will also jump start the vehicles! <https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Polestar-12-v-terminal.mp4> ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** 12 V terminal, dead start battery, Polestar --- ### [Potential door handle changes march on -- in China](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/potential-door-handle-changes-march-on-in-china/) **Published:** September 27, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![S-Class-Door-Handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/S-Class-Door-Handle.gif)Door handle changes China’s drive to make door handle changes continue, and we continue to follow it, in hopes that real changes come about and spread worldwide. With the continuing spread of electronic locks and latches, the safety of the travelling public is in play. [CarNewsChina.com reports](https://carnewschina.com/2025/09/24/new-safety-requirements-for-vehicle-door-handles-released-for-public-comment-in-china/) that draft mandatory national standards for car door handle safety have been released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The concerns start, but do not end, with concealed exterior door handle designs. The draft is open for public comment and will remain open until November 22. The list of requirements include: - Every door (excluding trunk lids) must feature an external handle with mechanical release functionality - In case of accidents involving battery thermal events, non-collision side doors must be openable through external handles and without tools - External door handles must provide adequate hand operation space of at least 60mm (2.4in) ×20mm (0.8in) ×25mm (1in), regardless of handle position - **Every door must include internal handles with mechanical release capability that can open doors without external tools** - **If electric internal handles are installed, mechanical backup handles must also be provided** - **Internal handles must be easily identifiable, clearly visible, positioned within 300mm (12in) of door edges, and located within specific zones relative to seating positions** While most of the attention is focused on the concealed exterior handles, we’ve highlighted those standards that address internal handles, where our primary concerns lie. We agree with concerns about getting in, but we feel getting out is a far more pressing issue. We are aware of at least three deaths due to the inability of motorists and/or their passengers unable to exit a vehicle in an emergency. ![Polestar inside handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Polestar-inside-handle.gif)Thus to us, the interior standard fall short. We now list four manufacturers on our [Get Out page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) — **Audi**, **Lucid**, **Volvo** and **Polestar** — who use electronic latches and feature a mechanical release built into the single door handle. No markings, no distance requirements, nothing else needed (that’s **Polestar**‘s handle to the right). Fully intuitive solutions. Just pull a little harder… Perhaps they would accept a comment from someone in the U.S.?? ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** concealed, door handles, electronic latches, exterior, interior, locks, mechanical --- ### [@NHTSA looking into Tesla door handles — now look into ALL electronic latches!!!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/nhtsa-looking-into-tesla-door-handles-now-look-into-all-electronic-latches/) **Published:** September 17, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NHTSA-logo.gif)Electronic latches Just a week or so after finding that China is[ rumored to be considering a ban](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/at-last-a-possible-government-move-to-restrict-or-ban-electronic-latches/) on electronic latches (door handles), particularly those that conceal themselves (flush handles), comes [news from Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-opens-probe-into-174000-tesla-model-y-cars-over-door-handle-failures-2025-09-16/) that the **National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA)** is investigating possible door handle issues in over 170,000 **Tesla Model Y**s. And we will call on them to expand this probe to all electronic latches in models from at least 10 manufacturers! The rest of this piece will read like a repeat of what is upwards of a half dozen posts regarding the nightmare that is electronic latches. We have railed on this issue since a man in Texas died in the heat unable to [get out of his **Corvette**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/recall-gm-coupes-before-someone-else-dies/). Which is to say that this issue is in no way confined to electric vehicles and certainly not to **Tesla**. Although it can be argued that the attention **Tesla** received after the introduction of the **Model S** is largely responsible for the increase in the use of not only flush door handles, but the spread of electronic latches. Ultimately these latches come with a mechanical back-up which, to our minds, renders the use of electronics completely pointless! And the focus on flush handles is a distraction from the broader problem. That problem? What is the back-up to get out in the event of a power failure? What is the back-up to get inside?? Either scenario carries large potential danger to the driving public. And, if this travesty is to continue, where is the standardization??? ![Tesla Door Release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Tesla_door_release.gif)![GM Coupe Escape lever](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Escape_lever.gif)For the record, there are back-up exit releases behind speakers (**Model X**), under seats (**Model S**) (right), on the floor (**GM Coupes**) (near right), and in door panels (**BMW, Dodge, Fisker, Lincoln, Fiat, Maserati**). (We have **Volvo** to add). And while they share a common, broadly speaking, general location, there are large implementation variations in that last group. ![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)We continue to give a nod to **Audi**, who uses a back-up exit that is beautifully human. Should the interior door handle not release the door, pulling it harder activates the mechanical back-up. This connects directly to a very common human reaction to something not working — pull harder! Very intuitive, and not something we can say about any of the other manufacturers. And yet, it still requires the company to wastefully implement a redundant system. The bottom line is that we would like to see **NHTSA** put a ban on electronic latches, period. They are nothing more than a toy for the manufacturer’s gratification. Our[ get-out page is here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) and our [video can be seen here](https://youtu.be/Cij2yqbx2pk). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** back up entry, back up exit, electronic latches, NHTSA, Tesla --- ### [Volvo and Polestar models get added to our Get Out page, with a nod](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/volvo-and-polestar-models-get-added-to-our-get-out-page-with-a-nod/) **Published:** September 19, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Volvo Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/volvo-logo.gif)![Polestar logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polestar-logo-e1724186421159.gif)Get Out page The spread of electronic latches are getting attention of late, as a result of issues with flush **Tesla Model Y** door handles. We’ve used this to tout our Get Out page and (hopefully) rattle some cages about the dangers of electronic latches the page addresses. And we now have two more entries on the page. **Volvo EX90** and the **Polestar 3** and **4** models now “feature” electronic latches, which of course, require a back-up entry and exit option, should the vehicle lose power. The entry back-up is a nightmare we[ covered here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/volvo-takes-a-step-backwards-with-its-12-volt-terminal/) called the 12 volt terminal. However, there is better news on the exit option. We have not seen one to test, but the emergency open in these models is described as to “release the door latch mechanically, pull the lever all the way up using some force.” ![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)Much like the **Audi** option we continue to compliment (right), this should be rather intuitive to those inside, as pulling harder if the door fails to open would be a very human thing to do. The **Audi** version does not require much force, however, just a move past the first detent. We will certainly report back if and when we have an opportunity to test these handles. Our Get Out page [can be seen here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the curre[n](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/)t state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** 3, 4, back up exit, EX90, get out, Polestar, power loss, Volvo --- ### [Lucid gets the Get Out page nod too](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/lucid-gets-the-get-out-page-nod-too/) **Published:** September 20, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Lucid-Motors-Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lucid-Motors-Logo.gif)Get Out Just yesterday we updated our Get Out page with entries from **Volvo** and **Polestar**. Which prompted a very first look into what **Lucid** was up to with their locks and latches. Sure enough, they followed the trend essentially begun by **Tesla** with electronic locks and latches and flush handles that essentially require a mechanical back-up. And much like **Audi**, **Polestar** and **Volvo**, the back-up is activated by giving an extra pulling on the door handle. The Lucid manual entries read “in the event that the door loses power, fully pull the release handle to open.” Yes, we give kudos to what is a very simple, intuitive, human move to make when something doesn’t respond as expected: pull harder, push harder, try over and over again. However, we’ll continue our own personal drumbeat that, in effect, calls out the wastefulness of a technology that requires two full sets of hardware. Get rid of the one that poses a danger and implement that which is tried and true and required regardless! Such a waste… As with the **Volvo** and **Polestar** versions, we have yet to see one to try and will report back when we do. Our newly updated — again — Get Out page[ can be seen here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Back-up, electronic locks, latches, Lucid, Polestar, Tesla, Volvo --- ### [Jeep follows BMW with a park outside recall](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/jeep-follows-bmw-with-a-park-outside-recall/) **Published:** November 14, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Jeep logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jeep-logo.gif)Park outside Earlier this month,[ **Chrysler** issued a recall](https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/park-outside-recall-jeep-wrangler-phev) for 320,065 **Jeep** plug-in hybrid vehicles because of a risk of fire while driven or parked. This resulted in a park outside and away from structures and other vehicles recommendation. ![BMW logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW_logo1.gif)This comes on the heels of a [similar recommendation to some](https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/bmw-recall-park-outside-fire-risk) 200,000 **BMW** owners as well as 1,469 **Toyota** models built by **BMW**. These recalled vehicles are all gasoline powered, with an engine starter relay that may corrode. The **Jeep** vehicles have a battery pack with cells that have separator damage. Further, owners should not charge unrepaired vehicle batteries because the risk of fire is higher in a charged battery than a depleted battery. So, some 520,000 drivers could be looking for a clear place to park for some time. A remedy is not yet available for 228,221 **Jeep Wrangler** and 91,844 **Jeep Grand Cherokee** plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Plus, parts availability, or the lack thereof, has **BMW** conducting the recall in phases for seven different models. Those models are the **Z4**, **330I**, **X3**, **X4**, **530I**, **430I** and **230I** as well as some **Toyota Supra** models. Model years run from 2019 through 2022. ![NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NHTSA-logo.gif)In all cases, check your vehicle identification number at the [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration](https://www.nhtsa.gov/) (NHTSA) website to see if your vehicle is involved. And remember, repairs are free. And please do check your vehicle. Fire risk is as serious as a recall can be. It puts you and others at risk with the added possibility of everyone in a building being sound asleep. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** BMW, Chrysler, fire risk, Jeep, NHTSA, recall, Toyota --- ### [More fire risk seen in new Jeep recall](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/more-fire-risk-seen-in-new-jeep-recall/) **Published:** November 15, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Jeep logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jeep-logo.gif)Jeep recall On the heels of a recall [item we posted yesterday](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/jeep-follows-bmw-with-a-park-outside-recall/) noting a fire risk in **Jeep** hybrid vehicles and their high-voltage batteries comes yet another **Jeep** recall of hybrids with a fire risk, this time due to an issue with its gasoline engine. Unlike the earlier recall, a park outside recommendation is not included. The recall from parent company **Chrysler** is for certain 2023-2025 **Jeep Grand Cherokee** 4XE and 2024-2025 **Jeep Wrangler 4XE** Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. It states that debris inside the engine may cause the engine to fail, which can result in a loss of drive power and possibly a fire in the engine compartment. ![NHTSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NHTSA-logo.gif)The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) adds rather blithely that a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. There is a yet no remedy available. However, interim notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 29, 2025. and follow-up letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable at [NHTSA](http://NHTSA.gov) and owners may contact **Chrysler** customer service at 800-853-1403. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** Chrysler, fire risk, hybrids, Jeep, NHTSA, recalls --- ### [Solid-state battery tech poised to take EV range to 800+ miles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/solid-state-battery-tech-poised-to-take-ev-range-to-800-miles/) **Published:** October 26, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Battery tech An automaker in China is touting solid-state battery tech capable of nearly double the energy density of today’s best lithium-ion EV packs. [As reported by Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/news/800-miles-on-a-single-charge-chinas-new-solid-state-battery-could-make-it-happen), the company, **Chery**, says the technology could take driving range up to and over 800 miles on a single charge. Solid-state batteries offer a number of key advantages including the higher energy density and reduced weight while adding faster charging, improved safety, and greater durability. Lab tests confirm their new design will deliver the higher energy density while resisting puncture and thermal runaway, two problems inherent in current lithium batteries. **Chery**’s adds to a short list of automakers chasing solid-state battery technology. **Toyota** says it will release its tech in 2027 — matching **Chery**‘s anticipated timeline — while **Mercedes-Benz** is currently demonstrating a solid-state battery pack on a prototype EQS with nearly 750 miles of range. Thus far the only glitch is a lack of infrastructure to take advantage of the faster charging — 600-kW — capability. Regardless, fire safety, energy density and range exceeding most internal combustion engine-powered vehicles more than make up slow-moving infrastructure upgrades. The Autoblog item [can be seen here](https://www.autoblog.com/news/800-miles-on-a-single-charge-chinas-new-solid-state-battery-could-make-it-happen). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** battery tech, Chery, EV, Mercedes, solid-state, Toyota --- ### [Chinese companies claim 99.6% key EV battery materials recovery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/chinese-companies-claim-99-6-key-ev-battery-materials-recovery/) **Published:** October 22, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)EV battery materials Materials critical to making electric vehicle (EV) batteries as well as all manner of advanced electronics, often in short supply, are often cited as reasons — or excuses — to avoid the transition to EVs. But companies in China using new recycling techniques claim that they can recover upwards of 99.6% of EV battery materials. As [reported by InsideEVs](https://insideevs.com/news/776315/china-battery-recycling-solved-claims/), nickel, cobalt and manganese can be reclaimed at the 99.6% rate, aluminum at 92%, lithium at 91%, iron at 90% and copper at 89%. Nickel-manganese-cobalt, or NMC, is reportedly the most common type of lithium-ion battery in long-range EVs. China leads the world in EV battery production as well as recycling and is pushing for global adoption of its strict standards. Guangdong Brunp Recycling Technology, which reported the numbers, is the country’s leading recycler. It claims a fully automated recycling process that can handle 120,000 tons of waste batteries and intends to increase that capacity to 1 million tons. The company currently handles just over 50% of China’s EV battery recycling at over 200 locations. The 91% lithium recovery rate i particular, if it proves to be real and scalable, is a major breakthrough. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** battery material, cobalt, EVs, lithium, manganese, recycling --- ### [Ford turns the F-150 Lightning into an instant classic](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/ford-turns-the-f-150-lightning-into-an-instant-classic/) **Published:** December 16, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Ford logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ford-logo.gif)F-150 Lightning There are varying definitions of classic when it comes to motor vehicles, and **Ford** may have turned the **F-150 Lightning** into one with a single announcement. [That announcement](https://electrek.co/2025/12/16/ford-ceo-70k-ev-pickup-wasnt-selling-but-this-will/) is of course, that the company will stop making them, forcing most writers to announce that **Ford** was “pulling the plug” on the electric pick-up truck. But we think the the better headline revolves around the numbers. And, since one of the defining characteristics of a “classic” is scarcity, the fact that fewer than 100,000 of the vehicles have been sold likely places the **Lightning** squarely in the running. ![F-150 Lightning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ford-F-150-Lightning.gif)If you own one, we’d advise keeping it. When **Ford** first announced the truck, the company picked up nearly 70,000 deposits in just four days and ultimately exceeded 100,000. However, only 73,292 **F-150 Lightnings** were delivered to customers from 2022 through 2024. And while sales grew 54% in 2023 and 39 in 2024, sales have declined as much as 70% with the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit. The company is not actually done with EVs, just the **Lighting**. It is changing strategies and moving to hybrids, extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and lower cost and smaller EVs, that will be available in 2017. The EREV is old concept made famous by **General Motors** with the **Chevrolet Volt**. It, and other EREVs, use a gasoline engine to recharge the battery in motion, driving the wheel with electricity only. So, do you think the value of existing [**F-150 Lightning**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/ford-ev-jump-starting-video-added-to-youtube/) models rise? We think so, and we’ll keep an eye out… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** Chevrolet Volt, EV, F-150, Lightning --- ### [Nissan EV jump start video added to our YouTube Channel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/nissan-ev-jump-start-video-added-to-our-youtube-channel/) **Published:** December 9, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Nissan logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nissan-logo.gif)Nissan EV jump start We just uploaded a new video to our channel on YouTube with help for drivers for a **Nissan** EV jump start. It is the ninth video in our series intended to help drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) in the inevitable event of a 12-volt battery failure. It continues to surprise the motoring public that EVs use a 12-volt battery to actually start the car, much like a 12-volt battery is used to start an internal combustion engine vehicle. And if that battery dies, the EV can in fact be jump started! **Nissan** currently offers two electric models, the **Leaf** and **Ariya**. The jump start processes in all models is essentially the same, even in the earliest **Leaf** models. We include instructions for entry, anticipating that the driver would be locked out. The latest (2026) **Leaf** adds a flush door handle, which we demonstrate getting past to get inside. All in all, the process is quite simple and straight forward. On the other hand, next on our docket are **Rivian** models, which will require opening a spot on the rear bumper! The video can be seen on [our YouTube channel](https://youtu.be/Wa28fRZInGQ) or below. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** 12-volt battery, Ariya, EV, jump start, leaf, Nissan --- ### [Rivian rear door mechanical exit fails the test](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/rivian-rear-door-mechanical-exit-fails-the-test/) **Published:** December 11, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Rivian logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rivian-logo.gif)Rivian rear door We got access to a **Rivian R1T** and tested front and rear door mechanical back-up open options and the **Rivian** rear door failed at every level. ![Rivian front door open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rivian-front-dr.gif)The front door works as advertised, with a handle that is easily accessed at the front of the arm rest on both sides of the vehicle. However, there is nothing remotely obvious or even discoverable that can be removed from the rear door that would expose the release cord noted by the company. Both the vehicle’s owner and myself looked for a means of removing the trim that is found behind and below the arm rest. It is the shape of what is shown in the illustration (below right). ![Rivian mechanical rear door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rivian-rear-handle.gif)But, again, there is no obvious way to remove the piece, and as the owner said, there is no way it could be done in a panic, as would likely be the case. Ironically, looking it over with the door open was not helpful either. We are forced to recommend that anyone in the back seat should crawl over the console to the front to escape in a time of need. This will be taken to NHTSA in the next few days. As far are we at DashboardSymbols.com this is a massive safety issue and adds to our call to have *ALL* electronic locks and latches banned. Our Get Out page, including instructions for **Rivian**, [can be seen here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** back up exit, electronic latch, mechanical latch, Rivian --- ### [Rivian models added to our Get Out page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/rivian-models-added-to-our-get-out-page/) **Published:** December 2, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Rivian logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rivian-logo.gif)Get out page We have hosted a [Get Out page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) for some 10 years since the day we learned of a Texas man who died of heat stroke unable to open his **Corvette** when his battery shorted out. Note that there *is* a back-up exit process. Ever since, we have all but begged the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to ban electronic locks and latches as obvious safety hazards. These latches require a mechanical back-up. Why does no one else see the foolishness of adding electronics to a vehicle effectively doubling the equipment needed simply to open a door. But, no one is listening. ![Rivian manual front handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rivian-front-handle.gif)So, with the addition of the **Rivian R1T** and **R1S** models to the page, we host the back-up exit processes for 15 manufacturers and dozens of models using electronic locks and latches. Both of the **Rivian** front doors use mechanical pull handle easily found at the very front of the arm rest of each door (right). The rear doors are another story. Each rear door has a release ![Rivian mechanical rear door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rivian-rear-handle.gif)cord. A panel behind the pull handle must be removed which exposes a pull cord. Pull the cord to open the door. We were recently given permission to spend some time with a **Rivian RIS** and we will pay close attention to the rear doors in particular. We will also assemble video footage for back-up open and jump start processes. Much like Tesla, drivers are forced to access wires in a bumper. So stay tuned. In the meantime, our *Get Out* page [can be found here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** back up exit, door handle, RIS, RIT, Rivian --- ### [New study sets EV battery range and longevity fears aside](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/new-study-sets-ev-battery-range-and-longevity-fears-aside/) **Published:** November 19, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Recurrent logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Recurrent-logo.gif)EV battery The belief that an EV battery will fail the or lose large amounts of range remains pervasive in the general populace, beliefs that are gleefully repeated by electric vehicle (EV) detractors, particularly those with interests in the internal combustion engine and/or oil businesses. A new study puts these beliefs to rest. [A new study by **Recurrent**](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/how-long-do-ev-batteries-last) finds that there is little reason to be concerned about either. The company was created for owners, sellers and dealerships to makes it easy to answer complex questions about electric cars. The study finds that, across all years and models, outside of big recalls, under 4% of EV batteries have been replaced. This includes vehicles 10 years old and older. The study also finds that the vast majority of current models maintain 90% or more of their range capacity. See the chart below. The study notes the recalls of **Chevrolet Bolt** EVs and **Hyundai Kona** EVs. It does not consider a current recall of high-voltage batteries in **Jeep** hybrids. The study finds that the highest rate of battery replacements come from the very first generation of EVs on the road. These cars are now 14+ years old and were built on early technology. They expect that “as battery management systems improve and we migrate to newer battery chemistries, we should see even better battery life and fewer replacements in modern EVs.” **Recurrent** aims to provide more transparency and confidence in electric car transactions to help accelerate the overall adoption of electric vehicles. There is much, much more on their site [linked here](https://www.recurrentauto.com/). ![EV-battery-stats](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EV-stats.gif) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** battery life, battery range, EV, range, Recurrent --- ### [There's a new King Crab in town](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/theres-a-new-king-crab-in-town/) **Published:** February 16, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![GMC logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/gmc-logo.gif)King Crab **GMC**‘s **Hummer** gave us [*CrabWalk* mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/02/crabwalk-indicator/), and now adds an enhancement the company calls *King Crab* mode. ![Crab walk indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Crab-walk.gif)In *CrabWalk* (right), the rear wheels are turned at the same angle as the front wheels, which enables the vehicle to move diagonally. Also, the mode can be engaged at speeds less than 2 km/h (1.2 mph). With *King Crab* mode it allows the driver to turn the rear wheels at a greater angle than the front wheels. In fact, The rear wheels steer in the opposite direction as the front wheels and can be engaged at lower vehicle speeds less than 32 km/h (20 mph). ![King crab mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/King-crab-mode.gif)The symbol itself (right) is still a crab, but a fiercer-looking crab. A King Crab! Both modes are intended to improve maneuverability for specific off road situations. However, the only demonstrations we’ve seen have been on dry pavement. Note that if the vehicle speed reaches higher than about 40 km/h (25 mph) for more than 10 seconds, the vehicle will automatically exit the crab modes and turn on Automatic Mode. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** crabwalk, dashboard symbol, indicator, king crab --- ### [Will a frozen key fob still work??](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/will-a-frozen-key-fob-still-work/) **Published:** January 30, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![FOB app icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FOB-app-icon135.gif)Frozen key fob I had an interesting conversation with a friend recently. She thought she had a frozen key fob. The fob stopped working without warning and she realized the fob had been sitting on the floor of the vehicle’s center console, which was really, really cold. So, she rubbed the fob in her hands and against her leg for a few minutes, and the fob came back to life. I had to test this to pass along whatever information I could glean. So I placed my spare key fob in the freezer overnight. The next day, I walked towards the car with the frozen fob. The mirrors came out to meet me as usual. I put together a short video [you can see here](https://youtu.be/NnmHaRtHDaQ) or below. So, the conclusion is two fold. First, cold is not likely to impact the operation of a key fob. And second, her fob is likely in need of a battery replacement. The battery in my spare fob is four years old. I’ll check in with my friend to see if her fob is still working or if she’s replaced the battery. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** frozen key fob, key fob battery --- ### [Always mount your best tires on the rear!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/always-mount-your-best-tires-on-the-rear/) **Published:** January 28, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Tire plug](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Plug.gif)Tires Tires have been a big focus of late: I’ve replaced all four and followed that up by clipping a curb and needing to [replace a tire](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/road-hazard-insurance-on-new-tires-buy-or-no-buy/) within just a few weeks. Now, [**Consumer Reports**](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/should-you-always-replace-car-tires-in-pairs-a1061792056/?EXTKEY=NWT61CSE4&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260126_nsltr_whatsnew&utm_nsltr=whatsnew&utm_segment=nbp) offers up a good guide on tire replacement, with a discussion of whether to replace just two or all four. They got it right, I’ll simply recommend reading it here. Tire wear is the main focus of the article, and for the record, my need for a single tire after only a few weeks did not trigger any issue with wear. Within it however, is that if only two tires are purchased, they should be mounted on the rear. This is an only bug in my craw that I need to expand on. I worked for a tire store for a short time many years ago, and I never forgotten an incident with a tire salesman who was selling two tires to a customer with a front wheel drive vehicle and he was having them mounted on the front. I knew they belonged on the rear and knew why — and he should have — but while I tried to convince him they belonged on the rear, I did not have the power to insist. “They go on the front. Everyone knows that.” He sneered that statement, and he was putting his customers at risk of a spin out or worse. Its simply not safe. Below I have embedded a 15-year old video from **Michelin** which points the problem out better than anyone could ever explain it. I hadn’t watched it in a while, but did again, and it begins by saying that as a customer, they should insist that the new tires be mounted on the rear!! In other words, even **Michelin** knew that too many people would think that new tread belongs on the drive wheels. This is simply not the case with front wheel. Or even all wheel drive vehicles. Of course, this only applies if only two tires are being replaced. Replacing all four may cost more, but they are the only thing between you and the pavement… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** front wheel drive, Michelin, mounting, tires --- ### [New YASA electric motor promises more power from less mass](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/new-yasa-electric-motor-promises-more-power-from-less-mass/) **Published:** January 26, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/YASA-logo.gif) On This Page - [YASA electric motor](#YASA_electric_motor) - [Tim Woolmer](#Tim_Woolmer) - [Video links](#Video_links) ## YASA electric motor It turns out that the [**YASA**](https://yasa.com/) axial flux electric motor has been in development for about 20 years, but a video just found its way into my algorithm. Likely as a result of the attention we gave to the solid-state battery and **Donut** motor from [**Verge Motorcycles**](https://www.vergemotorcycles.com/) in the last few weeks. In any case, the Yokeless and Segmented Armature (YASA) motor design is fascinating, next-level axial flux electric motor that offers a number of advantages over radial flux motors currently in use. Interestingly they were first envisioned in the 19th century, but manufacturing constraints led to the more widespread adoption of radial designs, which are far more easily built. ### Tim Woolmer ![YASA-axial-motor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/YASA-axial-motor.gif)Enter Tim Woolmer, who in 2005 decided to focus on advanced motors for electric vehicles for his PhD thesis at Oxford University. The result are motors that are 1/6th of the length of a radial flux design. This allows the motor to be mounted nearer a electric vehicle’s (EV’s) wheels. The design reduces the motor’s diameter 50%, and it pushes out four times the power relative to its mass. YASA motors have a pancake shape with two rotors on either side of a stator and by removing the heavy iron yoke, YASA reduces stator mass by 60-80%. The stator is segmented into independent pieces, enhancing efficiency and cooling. Woolmer focused on and solved the manufacturing difficulties inherent in axial motor designs, earning his PhD. **YASA**, along with **Mercedes-Benz**, has built a 60,000 sq ft facility in the UK to mass-produce the motors. #### Video links Despite leaning on images of gasoline engines when talking about large electric motors, [this first video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9tbKKf4cMo) offers a more detailed look at the YASA design. This led to [a second video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qjB6GnhloY) that features Dr. Woolmer talking about the motor. However, it is effectively a commercial for **Mercedes-Benz**, who are building and developing the motor for a next round of EVs. Between the potential of the solid-state battery from and advances in electric motors, there is a better, lighter-weight, greater range and faster charging future ahead for EVs. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** axial, electric motor, Mercedes Benz, radial, YASA --- ### [How to increase your EV's battery life](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/how-to-increase-your-evs-battery-life/) **Published:** January 17, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)EV’s battery life In assembling [yesterday’s post](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/new-study-answers-the-question-of-ev-battery-longevity/) on an EV’s battery life, I ran across [this piece from Recurrent](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/one-simple-trick). It describes a simple way to ensure that the battery in your electric vehicle (EV) stays healthy longer, and its depth of discharge (DOD). It’s a little complicated, but this summary should help. To calculate depth of discharge, subtract the ending state of charge, which is when you plug in to re-charge, from the original state of charge (SoC). So if you unplug at 80% SoC and plug in again at 20%, the depth of discharge is 60%. Eighty-five percent to 25% is also 60% discharge, etc. The research cited found a “four-fold improvement is expected between 100% DOD and 50% DOD”. This is to say that a battery that is only cycled between 80% and 30% will hold its capacity four times as long as the expected life of a battery cycled from 100% to 0%. A second cited study shows that battery health is improved by limiting depth of discharge and state of charge. They saw that holding the state of charge constant, a depth of discharge between 40-60% and 25-70% saw only a 12% capacity reduction after the equivalent of 700 full cycles. Ultimately what the article argues is that the more times you charge, the better it is for your battery, which honestly seems a little counterintuitive. There is an additional caveat about usable charge in a battery that I will leave you to discover in the article, [which you can find here](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/one-simple-trick). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** battery life, depth of discharge, EV, state of charge --- ### [New study answers the question of EV battery longevity](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/new-study-answers-the-question-of-ev-battery-longevity/) **Published:** January 16, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Geotab logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Geotab-logo.gif)EV battery longevity A new [study from Canada’s **Geotab**](https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-battery-health/) finds that EV battery longevity should not be a concern when considering the purchase of an electric vehicle (EV). In fact, the analysis of more than 22,700 EVs from 21 different models finds that modern EV batteries will likely outlast the service life of the vehicle. Another finding is that high-power DC fast charging (>100kW) is the single largest stressor, leading to degradation rates up to twice that of the low power charging group (3.0% vs 1.5% per year). ![Charging power statistics](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Power-charging.gif) This is in direct contradiction to a study we [reported on in November](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/impacts-of-fast-charging) which found that no statistical difference between the heavy use of DC fast charging vs AC charging in battery degradation. That study focused solely on **Tesla** models, however and regardless, the additional 1.5% figure cited by **Geotab** is quite small, which was their point. The study also found that hot climate conditions pushed battery degradation up an additional 0.4% than in mild climates. There was no discussion of whether cold climates degrade high-voltage batteries faster than mild climates, which has been a personal concern of late. **Geotab** did say that their dataset lacked sufficient cold-only samples to isolate the impact of extreme cold on long-term degradation. However, they expect that “an EV in Arizona will likely have a shorter battery life than the same model driven in Norway.” The **Geotab** study offers much more and [can be seen here](https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-battery-health/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** battery degradation, DC charging, Geotab, longevity --- ### [Is Donut Lab's power pack a battery or capacitor — Part II](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/is-donut-labs-power-pack-a-battery-or-capacitor-part-ii/) **Published:** January 15, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif) On This Page - [Battery or capacitor](#Battery_or_capacitor) - [Donut Lab](#Donut_Lab) - [Nordic Nano](#Nordic_Nano) - [Oura Health](#Oura_Health) - [Battery or capacitor](#Battery_or_capacitor-2) - [Final thoughts](#Final_thoughts) ## Battery or capacitor Only a few hours after [yesterday’s post](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/is-donut-labs-power-pack-a-battery-or-capacitor-does-it-matter/) asking whether [**Donut Lab**](https://www.donutlab.com/)‘s power pack was a battery or capacitor, I was sent a link from [Miss GoElectric that features a “solid” breakdown](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbGxbII44eE) of the company’s technology and where it might have originated. The word “might” is important because, while there are traceable links between the players involved, the company and/or companies are being very tight lipped and the video points out that they are speculating. Regardless, while Miss GoElectric spends some time disclaiming she and her compatriots lack of expertise, they did a great job investigating. By all means watch the [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbGxbII44eE) for details, but in the interim, I will do what I can to summarize the conclusions. I will also note that, while I familiarity with the material science, the screen printing technology, and EV technology, I too lack the full qualifications needed to pass a final judgement. ### Donut Lab **Donut Lab** builds hubless, direct drive electric motors, used by [**Verge Motorcycles**](https://www.vergemotorcycles.com/) noted in yesterday’s post. The company acquired Helsinki-based [**Nordic Nano**](https://www.nordicnano.co/), which offers nanotechnology solutions for solar energy harvesting, energy storage and hydrogen applications. ### Nordic Nano **Nordic Nano** had only been formed as a company in 2024 after getting funding to commercialize technology developed by faculty at the University of Eastern Finland, now transferred to **Donut Lab**. The writers then found a connection to Chief Scientist Bela Bhuskute from Tempere University with peer-reviewed and published expertise in titanium dioxide photocatalysts and atomic layer deposition, which plays a big role in the “battery’s” construction. ### Oura Health Then, when speculating on the cost to get manufacturing up and running, they find investments from billionaire Petteri Lahtela, the CEO of **Oura Health**. That company, known primarily for the Oura Ring, is also a Finnish technology company, with designs on wearable health products. This fits the claim that the batteries can be made into any shape desired, including wearables. ### Battery or capacitor Then we end up right back into a very well done battery vs capacitor discussion. Admittedly, much of the technical details are beyond our understanding, but it seems to come down to the use of salts and carbon nanotubes to reduce the size expected from what may, in fact, be a capacitor or supercapacitor! But again, who cares? If **Donut Lab** has managed to build a capacitor that manages to control discharge like a battery, creating that steady, long-term power with high energy density, then they have solved the solid-state battery problem that the EV industry has been chasing for decades. #### Final thoughts ![Verge Motorcycle drive wheel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Verge-motorcycle-drive-wheel.gif)I’ll leave you with two thoughts. The first is one Miss GoElectric leaves with, which is the speculation that special interests with huge investments into current lithium ion technology could buy and bury the technology, in much the same way that oil interests buried battery and trolly tech in the early part of the 20th century. The final one is mine: contemplate the hubless electric motor from **Donut Lab** on the motorcycle from **Verge** (right), and the big hole in the rear drive wheel! If I were a motorcycle guy, this would be massively interesting. Ah hell, its interesting anyway!! ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** carbon nanotubes, Donut Lab, EV, hubless electric motor, nanotechnology, Nordic Nano, Oura Health --- ### [Tesla customers create a rear door back-up exit fix](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/tesla-customers-create-a-rear-door-back-up-exit-fix/) **Published:** January 5, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Rear door back-up exit fix **![Model Y m back-up back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Model-Y-back-up-back-up.gif)Tesla**‘s own customers, concerned about the safety of their back seat passengers in the event of a power loss, have created their own rear door back-up exit fix. My sister-in-law sent the two pictures that follow, which is a clever variation on solutions found on various **Tesla** forums for her **Model Y**. And she put it so, so well in a text: “Should not have to explain a DOOR.” She followed that with an LOL, but being able to get out of a car in an emergency is no laughing matter (she knows this…). ![Model Y back-up back-up 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Model-Y-back-up-back-up-2.gif)The first image shows the small “door” that opens to reveal the cable pull has been opened and a “Pull To Eject” tag has been attached to the cable. The second pulls back for a view of the door pocket. The tag is the perfect color. And we even love the use of the word “Eject”! **Tesla** is hardly alone with issues like this. In the past month, we’ve [posted on the completely obtuse **Rivian** ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/rivian-rear-door-mechanical-exit-fails-the-test/)rear door back-up (below right), which also involves a cable. We could not find an easy way to remove trim panel hiding it, and neither could the vehicle’s owner. ![Rivian mechanical rear door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rivian-rear-handle.gif)At least the **Tesla** version is marked properly and provides obvious and easy access. Assuming the icon, which can be in the first image, is understood! We took the **Rivian** issue to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and we will likely do the same here. And we’d encourage any **Model 3** or **Y** drivers to do the same. Something about squeaky wheels, although NHTSA is supposedly looking into this **Tesla** issue. ![GM Coupe Escape lever](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Escape_lever.gif)[We now cover 14 manufacturers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) who use electronic locks and latches and their back-up opening procedures. And we’ll repeat, we started on this after a man and his dog died in the Texas heat in a **Corvette** 10 years ago when his car lost power. The back-up door release is a floor mounted lever you might think would open the trunk (right). Which goes to show that this is not a problem exclusive to electric vehicles by any means. Perhaps the issue here is twofold. First, auto manufacturer management could and should be following their customer’s forums. But, in order to avoid falling into these at all, perhaps better would be to do outside-of-the-box testing. It truly feels like concepts such as these are tested by people already very, very familiar with the industry’s iconography and are very likely brand loyalists. “Oh yes, that electronic latch is a clever idea and the mechanical back-up works great…” Which, of course, assumes any real-world testing is done at all. Because, you know, “Should not have to explain a DOOR!” ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** 3, back door, cable, exit, NHTSA, Rivian, Tesla, Y --- ### [Our YouTube channel now hosts a Rivian jump start video](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/our-youtube-channel-now-hosts-a-rivian-jump-start-video/) **Published:** December 26, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Rivian logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rivian-logo.gif)Rivian jump start We have uploaded a new video to our channel on YouTube with help for drivers in need of a **Rivian** jump start. It is the tenth video in our series intended to help drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) in the likely event of a 12-volt battery failure. Motorists are still caught off guard to discover that their EV uses a 12-volt battery to actually start the car, much like a 12-volt battery is used to start an internal combustion engine vehicle. And if that battery dies, the EV can in fact be jump started! And unless you own a **BMW** we can help ([**BMW** will not release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/bmw-ices-ev-jump-starts/) jump start options for its vehicles!) **Rivian**, which makes EVs exclusively, currently offers two models, the **R1S** and **R1T**. The jump start process is identical for each, [although they are a struggle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/rivian-jump-start-is-a-pain-in-the/). A failed 12-volt battery will leave you outside and locked out — there is no mechanical key option in the **Rivian** EVs. So the jump start process will first get you inside. The biggest surprise is discovering that this is done at the rear bumper. This is similar to that of the Ford **Mustang Mach-E** and **Tesla** and **Volvo/Polestar** models, except at the wrong end of the vehicle! The video can be seen on [our YouTube channel](https://youtu.be/-jLnupWdOq8) or below. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** 12-volt battery, EV, jump start, Rivian --- ### [Article on car battery life offered surprises](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/article-on-car-battery-life-offered-surprises/) **Published:** December 27, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Charge system trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/charge_system_trouble_indicator-135.gif) On This Page - [Car battery life](#Car_battery_life) - [Battery testing](#Battery_testing) - [Lock the car?](#Lock_the_car) - [Jump box connection protection](#Jump_box_connection_protection) - [Pricing](#Pricing) ## Car battery life I recently read an article from [**Consumer Reports**](https://www.consumerreports.org/) on car battery life to assess whether or not to recommend it to all of you. Well, not only can I recommend it, the article — [How to Make Your Car Battery Last Longer](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-batteries/how-to-make-your-car-battery-last-longer-a7617960844/?EXTKEY=NWT5CTSE4&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20251226_nsltr_whatsnew&utm_nsltr=whatsnew&utm_segment=nbp) — actually offered some surprises. ### Battery testing The first is a suggestion I wish I’d followed in the past, which is to test your car’s battery periodically. [I’ve complained in this space](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/01/12-volt-battery-warning-light-needs-a-serious-upgrade/) about the fact that the warning light that actually looks like a car battery is in fact a charging system light and does not warn of a dying battery. ### Lock the car? The second was a suggestion to lock your car even if its in a secure garage. Evidently some cars leave some systems powered when left unlocked to stay ready to go. So, locking the car minimizes power drain. Good idea. ### Jump box connection protection But the bigger surprise came from a suggestion to buy a jump-starter. These have already been on our minds given the recent creation of jump start videos for electric vehicles (EVs). The quote that got us thinking was “Many have electronics to protect against mistakes like connecting the leads backward.” ![Reverse connection protection](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reverse-protection.gif)So we did some digging, but not only did this turn out to be true, we didn’t find a jump pack that *doesn’t* protect against getting the connections wrong! The image to the right essentially shows how this works. And getting this wrong when a driver is cold and maybe a little panicked is not that big a surprise. And in gathering information on jump starting EVs, we’ve found too many examples of connection points that aren’t even on the batteries themselves! Other protections offered by a jump box include the aforementioned reverse connection protection but also short circuit protection, overcurrent protection, overheating protection, and overcharge protection. #### Pricing The price ranges we ran into are enormous. They ran from $38.99 to $388.99, and I promise that is not a misprint. With a full charge, most of these packs will jump start dozens of cars or trucks, far more than the average person would likely need. Every one of the devices we found included a flashlight function and the ability to charge portable devices — you know — your cell phone. Many, but not all of them will inflate the tires on two cars a single charge as well, so look for this feature. A good jump pack will likely run near $100, and it looks like a really good idea to have one… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** battery life, consumer reports, jump box, jump start --- ### [GMC Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/gmc-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** July 22, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![GMC logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/gmc-logo.gif)GMC Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by **GMC**. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are  over 90 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? Click [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)! \[table id=58 /\] Models examined include Acadia, Canyon, Hummer, Savana, Sierra, Terrain, and Yukon. Model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Acadia, amber, blue, Dashboard Symbols, GMC, gray, green, orange, red, Savana, Sierra, Terrain, ukon, warning lights, yellow --- ### [EV Charging Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/charging-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** March 25, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [EV Charging](#EV_Charging) - [Maserati](#Maserati) - [Lincoln](#Lincoln) - [Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC](#Cadillac_Chevrolet_GMC) ## EV Charging ![Plug in Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/plug_in_indicator.gif "plug_in_indicator")![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Charge-indicator-gr.gif)![Charge cable indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Charge-indicator-white.gif)These are *EV Charging Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols")* used in electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The indicators, the first of which look like a typical electric plug, will be illuminated or blinking while the vehicle’s main battery is being charged and will turn off when it is fully charged. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Charge cord connected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Charge-indicator.gif)![Charging Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/charging.gif)Seen in **red** it can indicate that the car is simply plugged in or can indicate a charge fault, depending on the manufacturer (**Dodge** uses it as a fault indicator, for instance). Please consult the owner’s manual. **Yellow/amber/orange** always indicates a problem that must be addressed. Anything from being improperly connected to an issue with the charger. Any indicator that flashes says that there is a problem. Check that the cable is properly connected. **Green** states that the vehicle is charging properly. In **white**, the indicator states that a charge is initiating or paused. Again, depending on the manufacturer, any of these indicators may also flash. ### Maserati ![Charge system fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Charge-system-fault.gif)![Charge system warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Charge-system-warning.gif)![Charge system status](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Charge-system-status.gif)**Maserati** decided to make their own set of of indicators (left). **Red** indicates a fault in the charging process. In **yellow/amber/orange** indicator is there to say don’t drive off! In **green**,  it simply says the car is plugged in and awaiting a charge. ![Charge indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Charge-indicator.gif)![Charge indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Charge-indicator-1.gif)Minor variations include color (**red**, **yellow/amber**, **green** or black and white) and wire style or the use of the word CHARGE or the short CHG version. A charge level indicator may also be shown on the instrument panel. The **red** and **yellow/amber** versions are intended to ensure that no attempt is made to drive the vehicle away while it is still plugged in. ### Lincoln ![Charge ongoing indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Charge-ongoing.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Charge-failed.gif)This pair of symbols is from Lincoln. The first in **green** indicates that charging is ongoing. The second in **yellow/amber/orange** indicates that charging has failed. The exclamation point is there for added emphasis. If the second indicator flashes for 30 seconds, it indicates that the problem with the charge is exterior to the vehicle. ### Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC ![Charge cable locked indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Charge-cable-locked.gif)While these companies use many of the first symbols shown on the page, they are the first we’ve found to indicate that a charge cord is locked, which is what the symbol to the left is about. The padlock is a dead give away. ![Save indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Save-indicator-1.gif)Finally, some hybrid vehicles include a SAVE mode indicator. When in Save mode, the vehicle drives in a way that maintains the charge level of the high voltage battery. The indicator will likely be shown in black and white in the information display. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](http://Policy%20https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, car symbol, charge level, Charging Indicator Symbol, electric plug, electric vehicle, EV, green, plug-in hybrid, wire, yellow --- ### [CrabWalk Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/02/crabwalk-indicator/) **Published:** February 14, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## CrabWalk ![Crab walk indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Crab-walk.gif)This is a *CrabWalk Dashboard Indicator*[ symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). It actually appears as a row or set of bent lines that take the shape of a crab, and is seen in **GMC**‘s **Hummer** model. When the system is activated the symbol is seen in **yellow/amber**. CrabWalk mode allows the driver to turn the rear wheels at the same angle as the front wheels, which enables the vehicle to move diagonally. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again**! In Crabwalk mode, the rear wheels steer in the same direction as front wheels at lower vehicle speeds and can be engaged at speeds less than 2 km/h (1.2 mph). ![P-AWS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/P-AWS-indicator.gif)The symbol to the left now has a dual purpose. It was first developed as an [All-wheel Steering](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/10/precision-all-wheel-steer-system-indicator/) symbol, but **GMC** is now using it as a CrabWalk symbol in the **Sierra EV**. It shows all four wheels pointing in the same direction. ![King crab mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/King-crab-mode.gif)Now we have a new entrant, again from **GMC** for the **Hummer**. It is *King Crab Mode*. It is an enhancement of CrabWalk, in that it allows the driver to turn the rear wheels at a greater angle than the front wheels. In fact, The rear wheels steer in the opposite direction as the front wheels and can be engaged at lower vehicle speeds less than 32 km/h (20 mph). In all three cases, if the vehicle speed reaches higher than about 40 kmh (25 mph) for more than 10 seconds, the vehicle will automatically exit the crab modes and turn on Automatic Mode. ![Four wheel steering fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Four-wheel-steering-fault.gif)Note that the symbol to the right will also be seen in the **Hummer** when CrabWalk or King Crab mode is enabled. It is an All Wheel Steering symbol, and is struck through because the system is made unavailable while the vehicle is in CrabWalk mode. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/10/precision-all-wheel-steer-system-indicator/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** all wheel steering, crab, crabwalk, stick figure --- ### [EPA ends credits for auto start/stop systems — too many reports feature the wrong system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/epa-ends-credits-for-auto-start-stop-systems-too-many-reports-feature-the-wrong-system/) **Published:** February 15, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Auto start/stop](#Auto_startstop) - [Off-cycle credits](#Off-cycle_credits) - [The auto start/stop system](#The_auto_startstop_system) - [Do the systems harm your vehicle?](#Do_the_systems_harm_your_vehicle) - [Will the systems actually go away?](#Will_the_systems_actually_go_away) ## ![Auto Start Stop off button](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Auto-Start-Stop-off.gif)Auto start/stop The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new rule finalized in February 2026 that eliminates all “off-cycle credits”, which includes credits tied to auto stop/start systems. But it’s important that the system in question is properly understood. ### Off-cycle credits First a word on off-cycle credits. These are systems innovative, energy-saving technologies that standard two-cycle testing ignores, such as engine heat recovery, active aerodynamics, and the start-stop ignition systems in question. ![Auto start stop system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Auto-start-stop-system.gif)![Start stop button](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Start-stop-button.gif)The problem we see here is that in at least two examples, reports have featured a photo of an engine start/stop button (right), not of the start stop system! The second image (far right) shows the separate button above the start/stop button that is the auto start/stop system off button. They do share the start/stop nomenclature, but we can all rest assured that keyless or push button start is not going anywhere. Note that the first image at the top right shows an auto start/stop off button separated from the start button, which is common in the industry. ### The auto start/stop system ![Start stop off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Start-Stop-off2.gif)Auto engine start/stop systems (that’s its symbol to the right) shut down a vehicle’s engine when the vehicle is stopped. This shuts off emissions at stop signs and street lights and saves the fuel that would be needlessly burned while idling. They are controlled by the use and then release of the brake pedal. [In the announcement](https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/president-trump-and-administrator-zeldin-deliver-single-largest-deregulatory-action-us), the EPA called the system nearly “universally hated”, but this seems more like opinion currently held within the circle of administrators in the EPA. #### Do the systems harm your vehicle? The system is not without its detractors, and we too wondered if there would be additional wear and tear on starters in particular. However, everything we’ve found suggests today’s starters are more than capable of handling the load. And for those who believe that engines will suddenly suffer from a lack of oil, you can rest assured that your engine remains well oiled for the minute or two that the engine is off. And you will save fuel! Not to mention the reduced emissions. ### Will the systems actually go away? The short answer is no. They were initially developed for hybrid vehicles which will operate off its battery with the engine off until the high-voltage battery needs to recharge. So the systems have been around for literally decades. And hybrid vehicles are more popular than ever! To be sure, we’ve driven vehicles with auto start/stop systems that were slow to respond and others that did not offer an opportunity to turn the system off. But the majority of these systems are well designed and actually do include an off switch. Sadly, we have an EPA more inclined to harm rather than protect the environment. Whether auto makers choose to remove these systems remains to be seen, and most reports suggest that the use of the systems (outside of hybrids) is effectively dead. We suspect many will prefer to hold on to their environmental bona fides. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** auto start stop system, engine, EPA, hybrid, Off-cycle, starter --- ### [Hyundai Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-hyundai-vehicles/) **Published:** June 18, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Hyundai logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hyunda-logo.gif)Hyundai Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Hyundai. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 100 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=44 /\] Models examined include Accent, IONIQ, Ionic 5, Ionic 6, Kona, Elantra, NEXO, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, Veloster and Venue. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Accent, amber, blue, Dashboard Symbols, Elantra, gray, green, hyundai, IONIQ, Kona, NEXO, orange, red, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, Veloster, Venue, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Regenerative Brake Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/regenerative-brake-warning-indicator/) **Published:** June 18, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Regenerative Brakes ![Brake force dist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Brake-force-dist-indicator.gif)![Electronically Controlled Brake Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electronically_controlled_brake_warning.gif)To the far left is first *Regenerative Brake Warning Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It is made from the combined [Electronically Controlled Brake System Fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/electronically-controlled-brake-system-symbols/) and the *[Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/parking-brake-and-brake-fluid-warning-indicator/).* The symbol next to it, with the exclamation point, may also be shown alone and also indicates a problem with the system. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** This pair of warning lights will be seen together  when the regenerative brake does not operate and the brake does not perform well. This causes the *Brake Warning* light (**red**) and *Regenerative Brake Warning* light (**yellow/amber**) to illuminate. These colors are opposite what is shown above. ![Regenerative braking limited](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Regenerative-braking-limited.gif)This version may be seen and is a *Limited Regenerative Braking* indicator. It is not a fault indicator but is actually a function of the battery’s state of charge. If the battery is full, regenerative braking must be limited as there is no storage available for additional electrons. The symbol starts with the traditional symbol — although the brakes themselves are not involved: the circle inside brackets with the addition of a lightning bolt. ![Regenerative braking limited](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Regenerative-braking-limited.gif)Oddly, **Tesla** opts to use a **green** indicator for the same reason, that regenerative braking is limited. They cite cold weather as a reason, but those noted above would come in to play as well. It uses the lightning bolt as well inside a circle that represents the amount of regeneration occurring. Contact an authorized service shop as soon as possible. ### More Possibilities ![Regeneration icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Regen-icon-2.gif)![Regenerative Braking Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Regenerative_braking_indicator.gif)The symbols to right are also used as Regenerative Braking Indicators. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/12/recuperative-brake-system-indicator/) to learn more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, brackets, Brake Fluid, circle, electronically control brakes, exclamation point, indicator, Parking, red, Regenerative Brake, symbol, yellow --- ### [Electronic Brake Force Distribution Trouble Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/04/electronic-brake-force-distribution-indicator/) **Published:** April 14, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Brake Force Distribution ![Electronic Brake Force Distribution Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/04/E-Brake-Force-Distribution.gif)This is an *Electronic Brake Force Distribution ([EBD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/)) Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/text-symbols-e-o/). If this amber lamp is illuminated, it indicates that the system is unavailable or has a fault. In either case, an authorized repair facility will be needed to resolve its issue. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ### More Versions ![Brake force dist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Brake-force-dist-indicator.gif)![ABS Trouble Indicator Canada](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_canada.gif)![ABS Trouble Indicator Canada](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_canada.gif)![Brake Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/brake_trouble_indicator.gif)These two combinations of warning lights used by manufacturers also warn of a fault in the EBD system. The first (left) is already a combination of what is more typically seen as three separate brake system warnings, and the second indicates a fault with the [Anti-lock Brake System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/antilock-braking-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/) (ABS). The second (right) uses the ABS light and the more typical BRAKE warning light. ![Text warning lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_us.gif)Note that the ABS indicator in brackets seen above is sometime replaced by the simple acronym only indicator (left). The meaning of the symbols, in combination with one of the two additional symbols, remains the same. EBD is best seen as an enhancement of or an addition to the [ABS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/antilock-braking-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/). ABS, oversimplified, varies the brake force on a given wheel to prevent wheel lock up while braking based on road contact. EBD goes further by varying the brake force on a given wheel using factors such as the load on each wheel, the condition of the road, the speed of the vehicle. If the first indicator light is seen in conjunction with the ABS and [Stability Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/) warning indicators, it indicates a fault in the EBD system, and that the ABS and Stability Control are also unavailable. Once a vehicle is equipped with EBD, the ABS and Stability Control systems rely on the proper function of the EBD system. Your vehicle’s brakes and steering will continue to function in a normal fashion. Risk exists only in extreme braking or steering conditions or in poor weather. Drive with caution. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** ABS, anti-lock brake, car symbol, dashboard symbol, EBD, Electronic Brake Force, stability control, warning symbol --- ### [Performance transmission active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/performance-transmission-active-indicator/) **Published:** January 18, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Performance transmission ![Performance transmission indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Performance-transmission-indicator.gif)This is a *Performance Transmission Active Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). Found in the **Chevrolet Corvette**, it will appear in **green** if the transmission shift points have been altered to enhance the vehicle behavior when track driving. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** For track driving events that require standing starts, Performance Transmission behavior can be activated near a standstill by selecting Track Mode > Performance Traction Management ([PTM](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/more-resources/acronyms/)) > and Race 1 or Race 2. PTM can also be activated using Z-Mode, if PTM has been configured to Race 1 or Race 2. Among the changes that may be encountered are earlier downshifts with higher rpm’s during aggressive braking (i.e. entering a corner), altered upshifts during lateral acceleration, not upshifting when the accelerator is released to avoid additional shifts, and recognizing and anticipating upcoming corners with the appropriate gear selection entering and exiting corners. This has been used by other manufacturers as a Sport Mode selection from one manufacturer. It also indicates that more aggressive shifting will be employed, but not to the **Corvette** specifications. [See it here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/up-shift-light-indicator/). ![Drivetrain Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/drivetrain_trouble_indicator.gif)![Electric Shift Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electric_shift_malfunction.gif)Note the symbols to the right, and do not get them confused. They are malfunction indicators pointing to drivetrain issues. [See more on them here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/drivetrain-shift-or-powertrain-trouble-symbols/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** indicator, performance transmission, race, symbol, Track --- ### [CR drops its top 10 automotive picks for 2026](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/cr-drops-its-top-10-automotive-picks-for-2026/) **Published:** February 6, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Consumer Reports logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consumer-Reports-logo.gif)Top 10 automotive picks On the heals of its [auto manufacturer rankings](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/consumer-reports-auto-manufacturer-rankings-for-2026-released/), Consumer Reports (CR) has released its [top 10 automotive picks](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2026-a1118808691/?EXTKEY=NWT62TSE1&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260206_nsltr_whatsnew&utm_nsltr=whatsnew&utm_segment=nbp) for 2026. Familiar names, such as the **Honda Civic** and **Toyota Camry**, abound. Plus two **Subaru** models, the **Forester** and **Crosstrek**, and two **Ford** models, the **F150** and **Maverick**, make the grade. Making the grade means achieving exceptional overall scores based on road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. They are chosen from the more than 260 cars, trucks, and SUVs on the market today. CR notes that for the first time, each top pick is either a hybrid or available as one, along with a separate electric vehicle category. They further add that they find the hybrid option is often quieter and more refined at speed, and its improved fuel efficiency usually saves money in the long term. As a side note, the **BMX X5** hybrid is the only plug-in on the list, with 39 miles of available electric only driving. However, numerous outlets repeatedly report that owners of plug-in models do not, in fact, plug-in, missing out on large potential savings. Here are the 10 categories and top picks: - Small Car: **Honda Civic** - Midsized Car: **Toyota Camry** - Subcompact SUV: **Subaru Crosstrek** - Compact SUV: **Subaru Forester** - Midsized SUV: **Toyota Grand Highlander** - Luxury Compact SUV: **Lexus NX** - Luxury Midsized SUV: **BMW X5** - Small Pickup: **Ford Maverick** - Full-Sized Pickup: **Ford F-150** - Electric Vehicle: **Tesla Model Y** Additional information on the testing criteria (road test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety) are available to CR subscribers, but remember that your local library may, in fact, hold that subscription for you to use! You can see Consumer Reports’ overviews of their top 10 picks [at this link](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/best-cars-of-the-year-10-top-picks-of-2026-a1118808691/?EXTKEY=NWT62TSE1&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260206_nsltr_whatsnew&utm_nsltr=whatsnew&utm_segment=nbp). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** 2026, consumer reports, Pick ups, reliability, sedans, SUVs, top 10 --- ### [Ram Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/ram-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** July 27, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Ram logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Ram-logo-new.gif)Ram Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Ram. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red warning lights and indicators, followed by red with alternate yellow/amber/orange warning lights and indicators (depending on how you see the color!), strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, and finally blue and green indicators. There are now over 120 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=59 /\] Models examined include 1500, 2500, 3500, Chassis cab, Promaster, and Cargo Van. Model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 1500, amber, blue, Cargo Van, Dashboard Symbols, gray, green, orange, Promaster, red, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Consumer Reports auto manufacturer rankings for 2026 released](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/consumer-reports-auto-manufacturer-rankings-for-2026-released/) **Published:** February 5, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Consumer Reports logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consumer-Reports-logo.gif)Consumer Reports As they do each year, **Consumer Reports** has [released its list](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-brands-make-the-best-cars-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=NC61NRSE5&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260203_nsltr_cars&utm_nsltr=cars&utm_segment=nbp) auto manufacturer new vehicle rankings, with **Subaru** remaining at the top, followed closely by **BMW**. The latter then ranks first among luxury brands. The group rated cars from 31 brands on reliability, owner satisfaction, safety, and road-test scores. Their list ranks car manufacturers from best to worst. To assess new vehicle quality, **Consumer Reports** calculated the averages of new vehicles’ overall score, which is a combination of the four factors noted above. Japanese brands tend to clump near the top, as they have for years. Several companies made big gains in the latest survey. **Lincoln** moved up 17 positions, which the group attributes to its aging product line. Newer products tend to feature more issues initially. **Tesla** rose eight spots, for essentially the same reason. The recent loss of the **Model S** and **Model X** could see the company’s standing rise in coming years. The **Model X**, in particular, was a difficult vehicle to produce and maintain. In the meantime, **Audi** dropped 10 spots as their new electric vehicles (EVs) have had reliability issues. **Chrysler**, which has never scored very well in these rankings, dropped to number 25, despite producing a single vehicle. Sister company **Jeep**, whose vehicles remain very popular with the buying public, comes in dead last in **Consumer Reports**‘ reliability ratings. The list can be seen and [examined here](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-brands-make-the-best-cars-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=NC61NRSE5&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260203_nsltr_cars&utm_nsltr=cars&utm_segment=nbp). Its a great place to start if you’re in the market for a new vehicle. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** auto manufacturer, consumer reports, new car, ranking --- ### [Start a Genesis with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/start-a-genesis-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** February 2, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Genesis with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Genesis_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting Your Genesis](#Starting_Your_Genesis) - [All years, all models except 2021-4 G80](#All_years_all_models_except_2021-4_G80) - [2021-2014 G80](#2021-2014_G80) - [Digital back-up](#Digital_back-up) - [Video Help](#Video_Help) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## ![Genesis logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Genesis-logo.gif)How to Start a Genesis with a Dead Key Fob ### Starting Your Genesis - **First, if you’re still locked outside, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/202%5D4/09/open-a-genesis-with-a-dead-key-fob/) for help getting in!** - **Second, you can find [video help here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Genesis** now uses a number of different ways to start the vehicle if the Smart Key is weak or the Smart Key does not work correctly. #### All years, all models except 2021-4 G80 ![Kia/Hyun Start Style 6](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_6.gif)When the company first broken from Hyundai as a stand alone entity, all **Genesis** models used the simplest of all emergency start options: simply press the Start / Stop ignition button with the Smart Key while depressing the brake to start the vehicle. Try it first and if if this does not work in your model, continue on below for a method that will. #### 2021-2014 G80 ![2021 Genesis G80 console](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2021-Genesis-G80-console.gif)If your 2021 through 2024 **G80** does not recognize the key fob or Smart Key, slip the Smart Key into the space behind the shifter dial and cup holders and in front of the leather of the console (right). Then, step on the brake and push the Start / Stop ignition button to start the vehicle as normal. **Note** that in 2025, the emergency start process reverts back to the previous method. #### Digital back-up ![Genesis charging pad](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Genesis-charging-pad.gif)In addition, any model that can accommodate a digital key on a smart phone or has a pre-registered card key can use those items for an emergency start as well.  The smart phone or card key can be placed on the vehicle’s wireless charging pad. It is found in front of the center console storage area (right). Once in place, the vehicle can be started as normal. - **If you need emergency start help with Hyundai models, [click this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/start-a-hyundai-with-a-dead-key-fob/).** - **If you are looking for emergency start help with Kia models, [click this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/hyundai-and-kia-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/).** ### Video Help [Click here for videos](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) to walk you through the processes. Models examined include GV60, GV60, G70, GV70, G80, G80-EV, GV80 and G90. Model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [… Return to Part I, Getting In](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/open-a-genesis-with-a-dead-key-fob/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back-up start, Dead key fob, emergency start, Genesis --- ### [Start a Hyundai with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/start-a-hyundai-with-a-dead-key-fob/) **Published:** February 1, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Start a Hyundai with a Dead Key Fob](#How_to_Start_a_Hyundai_with_a_Dead_Key_Fob) - [Starting your  Hyundai](#Starting_your_Hyundai) - [2013 and newer models](#2013_and_newer_models) - [2026 Ioniq 9](#2026_Ioniq_9) - [2026 Palisade](#2026_Palisade) - [Pre-2014 Models](#Pre-2014_Models) - [Sonata](#Sonata) - [Genesis](#Genesis) - [Equus](#Equus) - [Video Help](#Video_Help) - [… Return to Part I, Getting In](#%E2%80%A6_Return_to_Part_I_Getting_In) ## How to Start a Hyundai with a Dead Key Fob ### Starting your  Hyundai - **First, if you’re still locked out, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/hyundai-and-kia-dead-fob-help/) for help getting inside!** - **Second, you can find [video help here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** - **Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/help-with-a-dead-key-fob/dead-key-fob-batteries/).** **Hyundai** uses a number of different ways to start the vehicle if the Smart Key battery is weak or the Smart Key does not work correctly. For a time, the company are migrated all their models to the first method below, but have backtracked a bit in 2026. If your start battery is still good, we’re going to get you going! Just follow along. #### 2013 and newer models ![Kia/Hyun Start Style 6](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_6.gif)The latest models from all three manufacturers — with three exceptions — use a very simple process. Beginning with vehicle updates in the 2013 model year, simply press the Start / Stop ignition button with the Smart Key while depressing the brake to start the vehicle. If this does not work in your model, continue on below for a method that will. Many of the images you will see on this page are numbered, which is left over from our original organization of the emergency start options. #### 2026 Ioniq 9 ![Ioniq 9 emergency start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ioniq-9-emergency-start.gif)**Hyundai** took a step back in our opinion in 2026. If the key fob fails in the **Ioniq 9**, the fob must be dropped onto a spot under the heat and AC controls in front of the center console and to the right (image on the right). The spot is marked with what we believe is the image of a key. #### 2026 Palisade ![Palisade cup holder emergency start spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Palisade-Type-A.gif)![Palisade console emergency start spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Palisade-Type-B.gif)New 2026 **Palisade** models now feature two possible back-up start locations, but with no clear indication as to which one to use! It is either under the heat/AC controls in the center of the small storage area (right) or the rear cup holder (far right). In these cases, there is no indication that the spots are actually marked! #### Pre-2014 Models ##### Sonata ![Kia/Hyun Start Style 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_1_.gif)**Sonata** models built prior to 2014 use a slot inside the center console for an emergency  start (right). Insert the Smart Key with the key ring side out in the Smart Key holder (the slot), then press the Start / Stop ignition button while depressing the brake. To remove the key fob, press it, then pull. We made a video of the [process here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). ##### Genesis **![Kia/Hyun Start Style 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_3.gif)Genesis** models built before 2014, and before [Genesis](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/hyundai-and-kia-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) became a separate brand, uses a slot located behind a door above the shifter (right). Insert the Key with the key ring side out and then press the Start / Stop ignition button while depressing the brake. Again, to remove the Key, press it and then pull it out. ##### Equus ![Kia/Hyun Start Style 4](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_4.gif)Older **Equus** models use a Smart Key holder, which is a slot in the glove box (right). Open the glove box and insert the Key with the key ring facing out and then press the Start / Stop ignition button while depressing the brake. To remove the Key, press it and then pull it out. **Note:** If you have made an attempt to start the vehicle without success, there may be ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)residual pressure in the brake system and a new warning light may appear (left) or text message to Step on the Brake. Press the brake pedal very, very hard when trying to start the vehicle again to be sure that the release switch behind the pedal is engaged. Or wait a few minutes and try again. - **If you need emergency start help with Genesis models, [click this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/02/start-a-genesis-with-a-dead-key-fob/).** - **If you are looking for emergency start help with Kia models, [click this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/hyundai-and-kia-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/).** #### Video Help [Click here for videos](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) to walk you through the processes. Models examined include Accent, IONIQ, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Ioniq 9, Kona, Elantra, NEXO, Palisade, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, Veloster and Venue. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. #### [… Return to Part I, Getting In](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/hyundai-and-kia-dead-fob-help/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Dead key fob, emergency start, hyundai, smart key, won't start --- ### [Poor Communication Makes for Poor Service](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/02/poor-communication-makes-for-poor-service/) **Published:** February 5, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Communication is Key](#Communication_is_Key) - [What Battery Problem?](#What_Battery_Problem) - [Tire “Patching”](#Tire_%E2%80%9CPatching%E2%80%9D) - [How Many Tires?](#How_Many_Tires) ## Communication is Key As a result of two 2019 incidents involving two different individuals and two very different issues, we want to talk about service, from both sides of the counter. The bottom line in both is very poor communication. And the fault, for better or worse, lies with the service personnel. ### What Battery Problem? The first involved a routine oil change and a battery. In the course of changing the oil in my friend’s car, the dealer evidently did a battery check. What was conveyed to the owner by the service writer was that the battery was at “75%”, which was changed a moment later to “50%”. Now the point here is that the information, while it might actually have some meaning, was meaningless to my friend. There was no indication of what test was performed and how it was performed and the meaning of the percentages. With today’s maintenance free batteries, its difficult but not impossible to test the electrolyte in individual cells. There may be screw caps that can be removed, but more commonly, one entire side of the top of the battery would need to be pried off. ![Percentage chart](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/percentage-chart.gif)At this point, you can do an electrolyte test. Here is where percentages may result, but as you would be able to see from the chart to the right if it were larger, the results are temperature dependent and certainly don’t vary a full 25% at any given temperature. ![Load tester](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/load-test.gif)A load test may have been done, which is also temperature dependent, and it can identify a bad cell in the battery simply by the drop in voltage. Anything below a value at a given temperature shown indicates a bad cell, but percentages are not a result. Now, there are two ends to this story. The first, because the information given didn’t seem credible, the owner opted not to replace his battery. It hadn’t given him a problem. The second is that a month later, his battery died. In hindsight, its quite likely that whatever test that was done actually did find a weak battery. But nearly all of us step into a service department with a little skepticism, ready to say no to any add on service. This makes it critical for service personnel to communicate fully and patiently to any customer in the case of something truly necessary. As it happens, my friend is pretty well informed and would have understood a properly explained test. ### Tire “Patching” The second situation is a tire issue, and led to a cascade of mistakes. It started with a leaking front tire and the tire shop my second friend visited said that the tire could be patched. ![Band aid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Band-aid.gif)Now this friend is not so well informed, and when she asked my opinion after the fact, the very look on her face when she said the word patch said it all. This is what the word meant to her! There was no way that she could envision a “band aid” being the proper repair! ![Tire plug](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Plug.gif)So we have error one by the tire store, and by a supposedly experienced person. Its not a patch. What they would have used is this version of a plug! A long cylindrical piece of rubber that is pushed into the the hole, made by a nail in this case. A plug would have made far more sense to my friend and would have been a perfectly satisfactory repair. The alternative she was given was to buy not one but two tires, which was actually accurate. Given the wear on the tires, buying one was not the proper service. We’ll come back to this. We are now at mistake number two. The new tires were left on the front. And I don’t care what your own instincts are or what your experience tells you, this is flat out wrong. The best tread belongs in the back of the car to keep the trailing tires in line with the front tires. Take a look at Michelin Tire’s web site[ for a video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYDDytphCcs) that will show this far better than I can explain it. ### How Many Tires? Which brings us to mistake number 3. Remember, once it was decided to replace the leaking tire, a second tire was necessary. The question then is why, and is it possible that all 4 should have been replaced! The answer lies in the difference in tread depth. There is some amount of competing information out there, but a good rule of thumb is that if the tire depths vary by 30% or more, the mate on the other side needs to be replaced as well, and if the other two tires are also outside this spec, all 4 must be replaced. This is to protect the axles from coming apart due to wheels turning at different speeds, particularly on all wheel drive vehicles, as hers is. Now, her new tires measured at 10/32s, like the gauge shows here. The older tires measured at 4/32. This is way outside 30%. The back tires would have needed 7 to 8/32 to qualify. The supposedly experienced salesman insisted this didn’t matter, but she bought the two additional tires regardless. And she was right to do it. Now lots of people would have replaced their tires once they were down to 4/32. Note that the wear bars in tires are set at 2/32, which is the end of the line, and pretty much where my tires are now. I’ll be buying 4 very soon. So while she might have been able to stretch her tires another few thousand miles, it didn’t hurt to put new tires on. But all of this began with the word patch, and while it is in common use in the industry, if you’re a service person, it rests on your shoulders to understand that it could very well have an entirely different meaning to your customers. And this is easily true in any service business in any industry. What is common knowledge to you is very likely foreign to your customers. That’s why they come to you in the first place. So hold tight to the idea that words matter. And buyer beware be damned, if you’re in a service business, the responsibility belongs to you. [**Check out Part II from a few weeks later.**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/04/poor-service-communication-part-ii/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** battery, electrolyte test, flat, load test, patch, plug, tire, tire placement, tread depth --- ### [Passive Speed Limit Indicator and Overspeed Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/06/passive-speed-limit-indicator/) **Published:** June 12, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Speed Limit ![Passive Speed Limit Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/06/passive_speed_indicator.gif)![Speed set indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Speed-set-indicator.gif)These are *Passive Speed Limit Indicator* *and Overspeed Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It indicates that a speed limit has been set and the image shows an example set speed limit of 65 miles per hour (MPH).  The symbol will appear in the center information display in **white**, and the background shown may be in **blue**, black or white (with black numbers). The information display background color will vary depending on the manufacturer. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ### Many More Versions ![Speed warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Speed-warning-indicator.gif)![Speed warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Speed-warning-indicator-3.gif)![Speed set indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Speed-set-indicator-gr.gif)![Speed warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Speed-warning-indicator-3.gif)The symbols here are pictorial representations of essentially the same thing, using a speedometer image with an arrow or a sign alongside. If a set passive speed limit is exceeded, the driver is alerted by an acoustic signal. In addition, the symbol indicating the speed limit is turned to **yellow/amber**. Finally, a pop-up message indicating that the limit has been exceeded will appear on display as well for a few seconds. ![Overspeed indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Overspeed-indicator.gif)![Over speed warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Over-speed-warnng.gif)Similarly, several manufacturers use an *Overspeed Warning Indicator*. It has a single speed set into the system, which is 75 miles per hour, or 120 kilometers per hour (km/hr). It is a simple warning that illuminates if the speed is exceeded, with or without a greater than sign. A chime sounds for a few seconds as well. ![Speed Limiter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Limitter.gif)![Speed limiter assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Assist.gif)This pair are seen in green. The first icon with the dial with an arrow and the letters LIM indicate that its *Manual Speed Limiter* is on and functioning. In this case, the indicator will flash if the speed is exceeded. The *Assist* indicator tells the driver that speed limits will be detected and can be set manually. ![Speed warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Speed-warning-indicator.gif)As usual, there is seemingly no limit to the number of variations these warnings will take. This version will be seen in black and white in the information screen in the instrument panel, again when a speed set by the driver is exceeded. It shows either the letters MPH in the center or KPH in Canada or Europe for miles or kilometers per hour. ![Speed limiter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speed-limiter.gif)![ASL Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ASL_indicator2.gif)The symbols to right are Active systems and may be related. **[Click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/10/automatic-speed-limiter-indicator/)**. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, dial, down arrow, MPH, Passive Speed Limit Indicator, sign, speed limit, speedometer, white circle --- ### [Fiat Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-fiat-vehicles/) **Published:** June 14, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Fiat logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fiat-logo.gif)Fiat Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Fiat. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with alternate yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green indicators and finally white and gray scale indicators. There are nearly 100 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? Click here! \[table id=41 /\] Models examined include the 500, 500x, 500e and Spider. Model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 500, amber, blue, Dashboard Symbols, Fiat, gray, green, orange, red, Spyder, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Chevrolet Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-chevrolet-vehicles/) **Published:** June 7, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Chevrolet logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chevrolet-logo.gif)Chevrolet Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Chevrolet. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by  yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols.. There are nearly 130 of them so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=34 /\] Models examined include Blazer, Bolt, Bolt EUV, Camaro, Colorado, Corvette, Cruze, Equinox, Impala, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Sonic, Spark, Suburban, Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse, Trax, and Volt. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, Blazer, blue, bolt, Camaro, Chevrolet, Colorado, Corvette, Cruze, Dashboard Symbols, Equinox, gray, green, Impala, Malibu, orange, red, Silverado 1500, Sonic, Spark, Suburban, Tahoe, trailblazer, Traverse, Trax, Volt, warning lights, yellow --- ### [4 Wheel Drive Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/4-wheel-drive-low-indicator/) **Published:** October 14, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## 4 Wheel Drive *![4 Wheel Drive Low Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4x4_low.gif "4x4_low")![4_wheel_drive_low_indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/4lo_indicator.gif "4lo_indicator")![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/4-low-indicator.gif)![4 Low indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4L-indicator.gif)![4wd low indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/4wd-low-indicator.gif)*![Low range indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Low-range.gif)These are *4 Wheel Drive Low* Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/4-wheel-drive-low-indicator/ "4 Wheel Drive Indicators"). They indicates that the 4 wheel drive is engaged at a low gear ratio. This ratio is useful when maximum power or traction is needed for steep climbs, sandy or muddy conditions, or off-road driving. Four wheel drive is often shown as 4×4 in publication and may be used in the symbol. LOW may be spelled out or abbreviated. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ### Many, Many More Versions ![4-wheel Drive Hi Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4hi_indicator.gif "4hi_indicator")![4x4 High Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/11/4x4_high.gif "4x4_high")![4 High indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4H-indicator.gif)These two are corresponding *4 Wheel Drive High* indicators. The High setting is the default setting in a 4 wheel drive vehicle for normal driving conditions. For this reason, vehicle manufacturers rarely add this indicator. If it is added, High may be spelled out or abbreviated (HI). One manufacturer simply uses a *4×4 Indicator* to mean that the vehicle is in 4×4 HIGH. ![4WD AUTO indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/4WD-AUTO-indicator.gif)This indicator, *4WD AUTO*, states that the vehicle is in AUTO mode. The vehicle will automatically engage 4 wheel drive when a loss of traction is sensed.  Otherwise, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is sent only to the rear wheels. ![Two Wheel Drive Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/11/4x2.gif "4x2")![2 High indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2H-indicator.gif)These symbols, a *4×2 or 2H Indicator*, say that a 4 wheel drive vehicle is supplying power only to the rear wheels. The use of the rear wheels only is the correct choice in typical driving conditions. That is, smooth, dry roads. ![4 Automatic](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Four-Automatic-Indicator.gif)![4x4 Auto Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4x4_auto.gif "4x4_auto")![4WD Auto Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/07/4wd_lock_indicator_3.gif)The *4A*, *4×4 Auto Indicators* and the stick figure *indicator* with *4WD* text in the center both say that 4-wheel drive will be available automatically for additional traction. Only electronically-controlled 4-wheel drive systems will have this available. These indicators become [4 wheel drive trouble light](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/4-wheel-drive-trouble-indicator/)s if they remain on when the system is not engaged. ![All Wheel Drive Disabled](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/all_wheel_drive_disabled.gif)This symbol with the open circles is used in Australia and New Zealand to indicate only that the 4-wheel Drive system has been engaged. In North America, the same symbol is usually used to indicate a problem with an All-wheel Drive system, although **Chevrolet** has begun using it to also indicate the system is engaged. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/all-wheel-drive-disabled-indicator/) for more. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/4w-drive-mode-a.gif)![4 wheel drive high](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4w-drive-mode-4h.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/4w-drive-mode-4l.gif)**General Motors** vehicles use an indicator for five possible choices. Their system can be set to AUTO (automatic (AUTO), 4 high (HI), 4 LOW, 2 wheel drive (2WD) and finally N (or NEUTRAL in **yellow/amber**), seen below, if it is left in neutral. This final setting is useful as a warning if it has been left in neutral accidently. It indicates that nothing is engaged. The vehicle could roll away and won’t move if placed into gear! ![2 wheel drive](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4w-drive-mode-2.gif)![4WD neutral](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4w-drive-mode-n.gif)![4x4 neutral indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/4x4-neutral-indicator.gif)In all cases, the various 4-wheel drive systems are choices that can be made by the driver using either a lever or buttons. If the system will allow a different selection, or if a 4×2 indicator remains illuminated, contact your dealer or authorized service center immediately. Driving will be possible, but only at reduced speed. ![4WD auto mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4WD-auto-mode.gif)![4WD auto fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4WD-auto-fault-indicator.gif)A recent addition by **Chevrolet** are the symbols to the left. In AUTO Mode, the indicator remains in black and white while the four wheel drive system is engaged. It will change to **yellow/amber/orange** of it encounters a fault. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 4 Wheel Drive High Indicator, 4 Wheel Drive Low Indicator, 4HI, 4LO, 4WD, 4x2, 4x4 auto, 4x4 high, 4x4 low, auto, car symbol, dashboard indicator, thermometer --- ### [All-wheel Drive and Front-wheel Drive On Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/12/all-wheel-drive-on-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** December 7, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [All-wheel Drive](#All-wheel_Drive) - [Other Versions](#Other_Versions) - [Chevrolet](#Chevrolet) ## All-wheel Drive ![AWD On Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/12/awd_on_indicator.gif)![AWD-V On Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/12/awd-v_on_indicator.gif)These are All-wheel Drive (AWD) On Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). Unlike many similar indicators looking indicators, these are **green** and serve to tell you that your vehicle’s all-wheel drive system is engaged and possibly what mode it is in. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or our [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Multiple modes makes the lights necessary. Is the light **yellow/amber/orange**?? Note that any **yellow/amber/orange** all-wheel drive indicator, possibly flashing, indicates a problem in the system that must be addressed by your dealer or other qualified service personnel. Turn the system off if possible. The AWD-V adds a full Vectoring component, which is what the ‘V’ stands for. The stick figure or line drawing that the letters are superimposed on are meant to be four wheels with the front wheels turned to the right. In AWD-V, more torque is transferred between the rear wheels. This can lead to some slip in the outside wheel in extreme conditions. So, AWD only is recommended in very slippery conditions. All this is more than necessary for most drivers, so stick to 2-wheel drive (AWD not engaged) in normal driving and AWD alone in slippery conditions. ### Other Versions ![2WD indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2WD-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AWD-indicator.gif)This pair of symbols are simpler, indicating that the system is in all-wheel or two-wheel drive with the **green** color stating that it is functioning normally. The text inside the stick figures states this relatively clearly. ![2WD fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2WD-fault-indicator.gif)![All wheel drive failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/AWD-failure2-1.gif)And change in color will, generally to **yellow/amber/orange** however, indicate a system problem that will require a qualified service shop. Note that if switching from all-wheel drive to two-wheel drive or vice versa is accomplished by and electronic switch, shutting the vehicle down for a few minutes may resolve the issue. #### Chevrolet ![AWD fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/AWD-fault-indicator.gif)![2WD fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2WD-fault-indicator.gif)Similarly, these symbols in **yellow/amber/orange** from **Chevrolet** indicates a problem with the all-wheel drive (first symbol) or front wheel drive system (second symbol). The vehicle should be examined by a qualified repair shop as soon as possible. ![AWD indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AWD-indicator.gif)![2WD indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2WD-indicator.gif)Also from **Chevrolet**, these two symbols are seen in black and white to indicate only that the all-wheel drive (first symbol) or front-wheel drive (second symbol) is engaged. They will change to the **yellow/amber/orange** color already shown if trouble is encountered. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 2WD, all wheel drive, AWD, car symbol, dashboard indicator symbol, four wheels, green, line drawing, stick figure, vector, vectoring, wheels turned to the right --- ### [All Wheel Drive Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/05/all-wheel-drive-trouble-indicator/) **Published:** May 1, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## All Wheel Drive ![All Wheel Drive Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/05/all_wheel-drive_trouble.gif "all_wheel_drive_trouble")![AWD Trouble Indicator 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/05/awd_lock_failure_indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/SERV-AWD-indicator-3.gif)These are the *All Wheel Drive ([AWD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) and Trouble Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "All Wheel Drive Trouble Indicator"). These lights will be on when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or if there is a problem with the system. The car can be safely operated in front wheel drive.  With the exception of the **red** symbol below, all these symbols appear as **yellow/amber**. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![eAWD Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/eAWD-indicator-y.gif)![eAWD indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/eAWD-indicator-r.gif)Of course, if the vehicle is electric (EV), it gets its own indicators. The only reason to do this is that the All-Wheel Drive system is actually electric. In **yellow/amber/orange**, the electric AWD system is limited, and will turn off when the system is working normally.. In **red**, there is a malfunction. A good repair shop or your dealer will be needed. ![All wheel drive failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AWD-failure.gif)![AWD fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/AWD-fault-indicator.gif)These symbols to the left also includes a stick figure image meant to look like four wheels. The first one has the front wheels turned to the right. All these lights incorporate the AWD acronym and may include an exclamation point. Malfunctions may be indicated by the system *before* a real problem is obvious, but don’t waste time. Have the system checked out as soon as possible. These symbols will flash if the vehicle is fitted with tires of differing diameters or if the air pressure in any of the tire drops dramatically. The AWD system will be unavailable, but the main front or wheel drive wheels will operate normally. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System [(**TPMS**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/ "Tire Pressure Warning System")) light will also very likely be lit, if the vehicle is equipped with the system. ![Aff Wheel Drive only Engaged Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/05/FWD_indicator.gif)Some older vehicles use the **red** [FWD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms") light to indicate a problem with an All Wheel Drive system. FWD stands for *Front Wheel Drive*, and in this context means that the AWD has been disengaged automatically due to the problem. Only the front wheels will be available until the AWD system is repaired. ![2WD fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2WD-fault-indicator.gif)Similarly, this symbol from **Chevrolet** indicates a problem with the front wheel drive system. It does not necessarily mean that all wheel drive is disabled. The vehicle should be examined by a qualified repair shop as soon as possible. ### Related Symbols ![All Wheel Drive Disabled](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/all_wheel_drive_disabled.gif)![AWD Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/AWD_malfunction_symbol.gif)The picture symbols shown to the right are very much related. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/all-wheel-drive-disabled-indicator/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** all wheel drive, AWD, car symbol, exclamation point, indicator, serv, stick figure wheels, symbol, Tire Pressure Monitoring Symbol, TPMS --- ### [All-wheel Drive Disabled and Fault Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/all-wheel-drive-disabled-indicator/) **Published:** November 15, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## All Wheel Drive Disabled *![All wheel drive disabled](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/all_wheel_drive_disabled3.gif)![All Wheel Drive Disabled](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/all_wheel_drive_disabled.gif "all_wheel_drive_disabled")![All wheel drive disabled](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/All-wheel-drive-disabled-2.gif)![AWD disable indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AWD-disable-indicator.gif)*These are *All-wheel Drive (AWD) Disabled Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The lights, all shown in **yellow/amber/orange**, flash when the [AWD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) system is disabled temporarily and remains on when there is a malfunction in the system. The open circles indicate that the AWD system has been disconnected. **Note** that the first symbol is used in New Zealand and Australia to indicate only that the 4-wheel Drive system has been engaged, and is not used to indicate a problem. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/4-wheel-drive-low-indicator/) for more. - **Before going on, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![All wheel drive fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/All-wheel-drive-fault-indicator.gif)![All wheel drive failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AWD-failure.gif)All the symbols, except the text version and the first one here, include a stick figure image meant to look like four wheels with the front wheels turned to the right. The first one here has staggered wheels because the rear wheels are larger than the front wheels. The symbols may flash if the vehicle is fitted with tires of differing diameters, a spare tire has been mounted, or if the air pressure in any of the tires drops dramatically. The AWD system will also be unavailable if the anti-lock brake system warning light is on or if the rear differential fluid is overheating. In the latter case, the light will go out when the differential fluid cools. The AWD system will be unavailable, but the main front or wheel drive wheels will operate normally. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System ([**TPMS**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/)) light will also very likely be lit, if the vehicle is equipped with the system. ### More Versions ![AWD Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/AWD_malfunction_symbol.gif "AWD_malfunction_symbol")![All wheel drive failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AWD-failure.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Service-AWD-indicator.gif)If a wrench (or spanner) or exclamation point is shown alongside the caricature of a vehicle’s undercarriage, it indicates a fault and nothing else, as does the text message asking for service. Malfunctions *may* be indicated by the system before a real problem is obvious, but don’t waste time. See your dealer or authorized service center soon, as AWD repairs are expensive and continued use will increase the likelihood of serious damage. ### Related Symbols ![AWD Trouble Indicator 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/awd_lock_failure_indicator.gif)![All Wheel Drive Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/all_wheel-drive_trouble.gif)The text symbols to the right are very much related. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/05/all-wheel-drive-trouble-indicator/) for additional information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** All-wheel Drive Disabled Indicator, car symbol, exclamation point, fault indicator, instrument panel symbol, open circles, stick figure wheels, Tire Pressure Monitoring Symbol, TPMS, undercarriage, wrench image --- ### [Electric all-wheel drive indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/electric-all-wheel-drive-indicators/) **Published:** January 13, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Electric all-wheel drive ![eAWD Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/eAWD-indicator-y.gif)![eAWD indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/eAWD-indicator-r.gif)These are *Electric All-Wheel Drive Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). They are found in Electric Vehicles (EVs) made by **General Motors**. They being EVs became an excuse to add the word electric to the AWD or 4WD acronyms. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The first light is seen in yellow/amber/orange when the electric four-wheel drive (e4WD) system is limited, and will turn off when the system is working normally. If this light is red, there is likely a malfunction. But as with all electronic systems, restart the vehicle to see if the system resets. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** all wheel drive, dashboard, eAWD, electric vehicle, EV, indicator, symbol --- ### [Road hazard insurance on new tires — buy or no buy?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/road-hazard-insurance-on-new-tires-buy-or-no-buy/) **Published:** January 11, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Road hazard insurance Three weeks ago, I replaced the tires on the **Kia Niro**. An add-on to consider was road hazard insurance. I chose to buy ($24.99 per tire or $99.96), and I’m glad I did. Here’s the breakdown. Two days ago I got a little careless in a parking lot and clipped a curb with the right rear tire. It was flat in an instant and, as it was sidewall damage, I knew the tire was ruined. As a separate issue, the car does not have a spare tire so [AAA](https://northeast.aaa.com/membership/join/?solicit_cd=11717&cmpid=int_pd_googl_mxx-acq-26off2026-kywrd&ef_id=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6XhvLRAmVxyZq3mhjP0E_o8AskphW7Yz_oq3nKssykcP5vkL8-3tuMsaAt6BEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!13316!3!789704702058!e!!g!!aaa!20967675016!163694627651&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20967675016&gbraid=0AAAAACz4XNZYg9PfGUFQmcBJAepnMsszV&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6XhvLRAmVxyZq3mhjP0E_o8AskphW7Yz_oq3nKssykcP5vkL8-3tuMsaAt6BEALw_wcB) (another good purchase) came out for the tow. ![Tire replacement bill](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tire-replace-bill.gif)The tire store was closed, so the car and keys were dropped with them. The car was finished by 9am the next morning (kudos to [Mavis](https://www.mavis.com/)) and to the right is final bill. Parts includes the tire ($182.99) and a new warranty for the new tire ($24.99). The original $24.99 was used to replace the tire, which came off the bill (-$182.99) after the shop fees. The total bill includes labor ($24.99 (balancing)) and shop fees ($3.50) and sales tax ($3.40) and came to $56.88. Without the insurance, I would have had to pay for a new tire. That bill would have been $182.99 for the tire plus balancing ($24.99) plus shop fees ($3.50) plus tax ($12.79) or $224.27. So the total savings ($224.27 – $56.88) was $167.39. Admittedly taking the original $99.96 spent on the insurance into account, the savings drops to $67.43. But it still feels like buying the road hazard insurance was a good move. After all, what if both tires on the same side had been hit? Note that the tire would have been prorated had there been significant mileage on it. I leave it to you to decide if road hazard insurance is right for you… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** AAA, Mavis, road hazard, sidewall, tire insurance --- ### [Rear Window Defrost Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/05/rear-window-defrost-indicator/) **Published:** May 10, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Rear Window Defrost ![Rear window defog indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Rear-defog-light-red.gif)![Rear window defrost indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Rear-def-light.gif)![Rear defog indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Rear-defog-light-white.gif)These are *Rear Window Defrost Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It is seen in primarily in  **yellow/amber/orange** when the rear window defroster is active as a reminder. In most cases, the defroster will turn itself off after a pre-set period of time. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The warning color (**yellow/amber/orange**) is used in case the defroster remains on too long, which can harm the system. The symbols match the image found on the defroster switch. However, Rivian has chosen to add the **red** indicator telling the driver the defroster is on and a **white** version when it is turned off. The last one is truly, unimaginatively useless. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, arrows, dashboard, defrost, symbol, wavy lines, yellow --- ### [Charging System Dashboard Trouble Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/charging-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Charge System](#Charge_System) - [Audi and Rivian](#Audi_and_Rivian) - [Similar Symbol](#Similar_Symbol) ## Charge System ![Charging System Trouble Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/charge_system_trouble_indicator.gif "charge_system_trouble_indicator") ![Charge system trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/charge_system_trouble_indicator-yao.gif)One of the original “idiot” lights, the [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) to the left indicates a serious problem with the *Charging System*. Seen in **red**, the vehicle should be brought to a complete stop as quickly as possible or the vehicle may simply stop running in the middle of traffic. [Roadside assistance](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/roadside-assistance-s/) will be necessary. - **But, before we continue, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** In most cases, there are two possible scenarios: a bad battery, which will not allow itself to be charged, or a failing alternator, which is no longer sending enough charge to the battery. In either case, your vehicle will soon stop running. In some cases, a failing alternator will cause a weak battery to fail as well, and both will need to be replaced. ### Audi and Rivian **Audi** has begun using the same warning light in **yellow/amber/orange** in conjunction with messages on the instrument panel, including one that states that restart will not be possible if the vehicle is switched off. This would seem to warrant a **red** warning! Regardless, pay attention to what the instrument panel is telling you. In one best case scenario, the battery is noted as low in charge and that driving will do a successful recharge. Electric Vehicles (EVs) also use a 12-volt battery for start up, and this same symbol may be displayed. It is an issue with the low voltage battery (12-volt) *not* the high voltage battery and points out an issue either with charging the 12-volt battery or with the battery itself. **Rivian**, which only makes EVs, uses the pair of symbols, noting that the **yellow/amber/orange** version points to a service required for the 12-volt battery, while the **red** version indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. As a side note, when these symbols are seen in internal combustion engine vehicles, it only points to a low voltage situation and does not single out the battery itself. If **Rivian** can actually diagnose the 12-volt battery in-situ, the rest of the automotive world should license their technology! ### Similar Symbol ![Hybrid Battery Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/hybrid_battery_trouble_indicator.gif)Note that if the word *Main* is seen beneath the battery image, the light is actually a *[Hybrid Battery Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/12/hybrid-battery-warning-symbol/ "Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Warning Indicators")*. The vehicle’s hybrid battery must be serviced by your dealer or qualified service professional as soon as possible. ——————————————————————— The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** battery terminals, car symbol, charging system light, charging system symbol, hybrid battery, idiot light, instrument cluster light, plus and minus --- ### [Master Warning Light and Attention Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/master-dashboard-warning-light-and-attention-indicators/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Master Warning Light](#Master_Warning_Light) - [BMW use](#BMW_use) - [Other colors](#Other_colors) - [Related Symbols](#Related_Symbols) ## Master Warning Light ![Master Warning Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/master_warning_light.gif "master_warning_light")![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Master-warning-2.gif)These are both *Master Warning Light and Attention* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/), in **red**. If this light is on, there will likely be text displayed as well on the instrument panel, or another warning light. Look for text in particular. It could very well point out something as serious as low oil pressure. However, despite the serious look to the symbol, it is generally associated with simple reminders such as a door ajar or that it is time to change the oil. - **First, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below!** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ### BMW use Note that **BMW** now uses this first symbol to indicate a collision may be imminent or that the automatic braking has been initiated. The vehicle may actually spot trouble before it can determine the direction it will be coming from. ### Other colors ![Amber Master Warning Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/master_warning_light_2.gif "master_warning_light_2")This same symbol, an exclamation point in a triangle, in **yellow/amber** has been used by European and Asian vehicle manufacturers in two ways. First, it indicates a fault in the vehicle’s *Stability Control System*, as well as a slip indicator. **[Click here for more.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/)** The vehicle can be driven with caution, but without the benefit of the advanced electronic control system. ![Check control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Check-control-indicator.gif)Second, it is used in many cases to indicate that a text warning is available in the vehicle’s **[Information Display,](http://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/information-displays-and-message-centers/)** particularly is the symbol is seen in black and white. It could easily involve a malfunction in any system. A Check Control message will likely require changing screens to discover the root problem. ### Related Symbols ![Attention indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Attention-indicator-2.gif)![Attention indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Attn-indicator.gif)And then there are these, which feature a lower case letter “i” in a square. It too is meant to alert the driver to look for a message in the information center, but the message will not involve a serious drivability issue. The manufacturer uses the red triangles for this. It may be seen in **yellow/amber** or **black** and **white**. ![Master warning 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Master-warning-3.gif)Finally, this version with a single triangle plus the exclamation point may be used to indicate a failure of a High Voltage System or Battery in a hybrid or electric vehicle (EV). Click [this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/ev-electric-vehicle-system-warning-indicator/) for more. If you’re seeing **red**, see your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, exclamation point, instrument panel light, master warning symbol, reminder symbol, triangle --- ### [EV (Electric Vehicle) System Warning and Hybrid Service Warning Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/ev-electric-vehicle-system-warning-indicator/) **Published:** December 3, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [EV System](#EV_System) - [Other Versions](#Other_Versions) - [Rivian variation](#Rivian_variation) - [Service reminder](#Service_reminder) ## EV System ![EV System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ev_system_indicator.gif "ev_system_indicator")![EV system fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ev_system_indicator-red.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Power-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/EV-system-warning.gif)![EV system failure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EV-system-indicator-red5.gif)These are all *[EV](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms") (Electric Vehicle) or Power System Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). The first images are of a rather generic automobile with an exclamation point embedded inside. In **yellow/amber** it warns of an imminent threat from one of many EV systems. In **red**, it ![Hybrid system fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Hybrid-system-fault-indicator.gif)![EV system indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EV-system-indicator-red2.gif)![EV system indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EV-system-indicator-red3.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EV-system-indicator-red4.gif)warns of a fault that must serviced immediately. Note that manufacturers tend to re-style the symbol to match the shape of their vehicles. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ### Other Versions ![HEV fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HEV-fault-indicator.gif)![EV fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EV-fault-indicator.gif)![FCEV fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/FCEV-fault-indicator.gif)![Master warning 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Master-warning-3.gif)For some EVs, these are the equivalent of the *Check Engine Light*. They indicate a possible problem in one or more of the following; the traction motor and inverter system, the charge port or charger, the lithium ion battery, the cooling system, or the shift control system. Pretty much any system that allows the vehicle to move might be at issue and a diagnosis by a qualified service shop will be required. HEV indicates a Hydrogen fuel cell and the FC indicates essentially the same. The symbols above use an exclamation point and the letters HEV or EV for Hybrid Electric or Electric Vehicle in a triangle. Contact your dealer or authorized repair center before attempting to drive further. #### Rivian variation **Rivian** uses the red triangle symbol ad calls it a *Fuse System Malfunction*. As best as we can determine, this is a general electrical problem, and very likely with the high-voltage system. Have a qualified service shop look into this. #### Service reminder ![Hybrid Service Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Hybrid-service-indicator.gif)This next image is listed as a *Service Indicator*. However, since there are no filters to change or other routine maintenance required, this is likely an indication of a system problem, which must be addressed by a qualified service center. The image, in **red**, is that of a wrench or spanner split by a lightning bolt, although the bolt may be mistaken for a Z. ![Electronic Power Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/EPC_warning.gif)Note that the very similar looking image to the right is an *Electronic Power Control* or *Engine Speed Limitation* indicator. It is seen in internal combustion engine vehicles. So if you’re not in an EV [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/04/epc-electronic-power-control-indicator-symbol/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, automobile image, car symbol, Electric Vehicle System Warning Indicator, EV, exclamation point inside, red, wrench split by lightning bolt, z --- ### [Tailgate and liftgate malfunction indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/tailgate-and-liftgate-malfunction-indicators/) **Published:** January 7, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Tailgate and liftgate malfunction ![Tailgate malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tailgate-malfunction-indicator.gif)![Tail and liftgate malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tail-and-liftgate-malfunction-indicator.gif)![R1T Tailgate malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tailgate-malfunction-indicator-2.gif)These are *Tailgate and Liftgate Malfunction Indicator* symbols. One or these will be seen when the tailgate or liftgate or both does/do not close properly. They are presented in red as what might be mistaken as tailgate or liftgate ajar indicators with an exclamation point added. The exclamation points are ridiculously small and may be missed by the driver. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These are electronic systems exclusive to **Rivian**. The first symbol is a liftgate malfunction indicator, which would only be seen on the **R1S**. The second is both a tailgate and a liftgate malfunction indicator, which as shown would also only be seen on the **R1S**. However, the third image with only the tailgate down, would be seen on the **R1T**. Both these features open and close electronically. Each has mechanical back up options if the systems fails, which calls into question the need for the electronic versions at all. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** indicator, liftgate, malfunction, Rivian, symbol, tailgate --- ### [Hood malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/hood-malfunction-indicator/) **Published:** January 6, 2026 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Hood malfunction ![Hood-malfunction-indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hood-malfunction-indicator.gif)This is a *Hood Malfunction Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)*. It appears when the hood does not close properly. It is seen in **red** as what might be mistaken as a hood ajar indicator with an exclamation point added. The exclamation point is ridiculously small and may be missed by the driver. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** This is an electronic system exclusive to Rivian. Both the company’s pick-up truck and SUV models feature a hood that opens and closes electronically. There are mechanical back up options if the system fails, which calls the question the need for the system at all. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 2nd Start Indicator, exclamation point, hood, malfunction, open, Rivian, symbol --- ### [Brake Hold Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/12/brake-hold-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** December 3, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Brake Hold](#Brake_Hold) - [Many More Versions](#Many_More_Versions) - [Fault Indicators](#Fault_Indicators) ## Brake Hold ![Auto hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Auto-hold-indicator.gif)![Brake Hold Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/brake_hold_indicator.gif "brake_hold_indicator")![Auto brake hold](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Auto-hold-green.gif)![Automatic Hold Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/automatic_hold_indicator.gif "automatic_hold_indicator")![Auto Hold green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Auto_Hold_gr.gif)These are *Brake Hold Indicator* and the *Automatic Hold Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-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 may hold the letter A or H inside for automatic or hold. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Special note: If brake hold is activated when coming to a stop in a automated car wash, there will be a problem with the car moving. Shifting in and out of gear should release the hold! There are two basic forms of brake hold. Some manufacturers have the system active at all times. Setting the hold requires a hard brake pedal press once the vehicle has come to a stop. The second version’s default setting is off and so the brake hold system must be activated every time the vehicle is started. With this version, if the system has been activated, the hold will occur whenever the vehicle comes to a stop using the brake pedal. It will not activate if the vehicle comes to a stop on its own on a slope, where forward creep and gravity are in balance. ### Many More Versions ![Auto brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Auto-brake-indicator.gif)![Auto brake hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Auto-brake-hold-indicator.gif)![Auto vehicle hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Auto-hold-indicator.gif)![Auto Hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Auto_Hold_white.gif)![Auto hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Auto-hold-indicator-wh.gif)Note that some manufacturers use the gray or black and white to indicate that the brake is actively keeping the vehicle from rolling away! That is, it senses a force trying to move the vehicle while it is not in park. Alternatively, it may indicate that the system is active and will turn **green** when actually holding the vehicle in place. ![Automatic hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Automatic-hold.gif)![Auto hold standby indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Auto-hold-standby-indicator.gif)![Auto hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Auto-hold-green-P.gif)In an electric vehicle (EV), the Park function is supplied by the brakes. So, when placing the car in Park, it is effectively in Auto Hold mode, and vice versa. To that end, either symbol to the left in **green**  may be shown, indicating that the vehicle is secure. Note as well that the activation button or lever is also used to activate the emergency brake. Mini uses both the symbol shown, adding the symbol in **gray** in its vehicles as a stand by indicator. ![Hold Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/hold_indicator.gif "hold_indicator")![Brake hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/brake_hold_indicator.gif)Depending on the vehicle’s manufacturer, when in actual use, the indicator may show *Hold* or *Brake Hold*, as shown to the left. The brakes are released when the driver steps on the accelerator while in a drive gear. They are generally seen in **green**. ![AVH indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AVH-indicator.gif)![Auto vehicle hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Auto-hold-indicator.jpg)Also in **green** is another set from a system called *Auto Vehicle Hold* or [AVH](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/). The AVH indicator states that the system is active and available. The circle in brackets, which is a common combination intended to indicate brake components, in this case shows that the vehicle is in fact being held. #### Fault Indicators ![Auto Hold Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Auto_Hold_indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Auto_Hold_indicator_off.gif)![Auto hold fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Auto-hold-fault.gif)![Auto brake hold malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Auto-brake-hold-malfunction.gif)![Auto brake hold warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Auto-brake-hold-warning.gif)The word or words in **yellow/amber** or the Hold indicator in **red** indicate a fault in the system. It may include an exclamation point. Find a qualified service shop as soon as possible. And finally, a line through the words indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable. The light will return to **green** when the system returns to normal use. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/brake-hold-available.gif)![Auto hold unavailable](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Auto-hold-unavailable.gif)This is another pair of symbols, again starting in **green** and moving to **yellow/amber**. The symbols include the image of a hand, palm out. In **green**, the system in available. In **yellow/amber**, the system is not available. This may or may not indicate a system problem. If the light persists, see your dealer or qualified repair shop. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Brake Hold Indicator, car symbol, circle between brackets, dashboard symbol --- ### [Intersection or Side Collision Warning Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/intersection-or-side-collision-warning-indicators/) **Published:** December 31, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Side Collision Warning ![Intersection collision warning left](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Intersection-coll-left.gif)![Intersection collision warning right](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Intersection-coll-right.gif)![Intersection collision warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Intersection-collision.gif)These are *Intersection or Side Collision Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). They warn of a possible collision from the side. The images are all of a vehicle seen fully from the side and are always shown in **red**. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Oddly, the first image is of the right side of a vehicle and warns of a possible collision from the left. And conversely the second indicator is of the left side of a vehicle and warns of a collision from the right! This essentially means that the image shown is that of the vehicle approaching. The third image is intended to indicate a possible collision from either side and comes courtesy of a separate manufacturer. Manufacturers may and often do choose to use a symbol that is shaped like the vehicle it is seen in. ![Forward Collision System Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Forward-collision-system-fault.gif)You can find many indicators from related systems, [like the one shown, here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** collision, indicator, intersection, side, vehicle, warning --- ### [Rear Collision Warning and system off indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/12/rear-collision-warning-and-system-off-indicators/) **Published:** December 30, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Rear Collision Warning ![Rear collision warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Rear-collision-warning-r.gif)![Rear collision warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Rear-collision-warning-y.gif)These symbols are *Rear Collision Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). They resemble many of the [forward collision warning symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/) that have become relatively common across the industry, these are specifically used to warn or avoid a possible collision from behind. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** They appear as one vehicle in front of another with an exclamation point inside a triangle. The major difference in these symbols is that the car in front is seen in full and the one behind is only partially visible. The roles are reversed in collision warnings with a car in front. Seen in **red** or yellow/amber/orange, the indicators points to a higher and increasing risk of collision. If the vehicle is equipped with Rear Automatic Braking system, the vehicle may come to a stop on its own. ![Rear automatic emergency braking off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Rear-automatic-emergency-braking-off.gif)However, this related symbol includes he word off and adds a cone, sometimes described as a sail, and is *Rear Automatic Braking Off* indicator. In this case, any indicator pointing a rear collision will require driver’s intervention. The system may be turned off due to dirty sensors, so a car wash would resolve the issue. However, as an electronic system, a restart of e vehicle may resolve the warning light as well. ![Forward collision system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Forward-collision-system-red.gif)![Forward Collision System Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Forward-collision-system-fault.gif)Do not confuse these symbols with similar like ones seen to the right. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/) for more… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** cone, exclamation point, rear collision, Star, triangle, two vehicles --- ### [Recall GM Coupes Before Someone Else Dies!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/recall-gm-coupes-before-someone-else-dies/) **Published:** September 23, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Trapped in an XLR](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/09/XLR1.gif) On This Page - [An Actual Death Trap](#An_Actual_Death_Trap) - [Where’s the Release?](#Wheres_the_Release) - [Age Again?](#Age_Again) ## An Actual Death Trap Yet another cringe worthy headline showed up on Twitter recently (September 2018). A man trapped in his car because the battery was dead. And for 14 hours. He was very, very lucky that the car wasn’t outside in the sun, or the outcome would have been very, very different. This one hits home for us because of another incident several years ago that prompted [this article](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/06/tragic-incident-points-to-a-need-to-build-to-intuition/) on this site, but in this case, a man lost his life. So, all this needs a more thorough examination. The problem is finding oneself locked in a car that has lost its power. It is a direct result of the move to all ![Cadillac XLR](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2009-cadillac-xlr.gif)electronic everything, right down to the door latches. It is also the result of very, very poor design. Both of the incidents involve GM Coupes: a Chevrolet Corvette and a Cadillac XLR. They feature these flush door handles with a electronic button inside this opening that unlocks and opens the door if the key fob is present. If the power is lost when inside the car, the electronic button on the armrest no longer works, and while there is a back ![Corvette](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2014-Chevrolet-Corvette.gif)up option, it is not remotely obvious and effectively not intuitive. ### Where’s the Release? The back up option is a mechanical release handle on the floor below the door, not on the door where any typical human would think to look. In the most recent episode, the owners manual was missing from the 12 year old XLR, which is all too common in older vehicles. And he didn’t have a cell phone with him, or he surely would have ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Escape_lever.gif)been out of his car much sooner. In the previous incident, the gentleman had gone to the car to check on his dog, leaving his cell phone behind. Relatives reported that there was evidence that the man was looking through the manual for help when he succumbed to the heat. He and dog passed away. It is far too easy to blame the victim here. It is true that they were not familiar with the feature. Both cars were bought used, so expecting the seller to go over more obscure features is wishful thinking. ### Age Again? It is also way too easy to blame age — the men were 75 and 72, respectively. This is when I point to an incident relayed by 20 year olds. Their friend had bought a new BMW. He then let them in the car to check it out and locked the car from the outside. The joke was that there was no way to unlock the doors from the ![BMW Inside Lock Switch](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BMW_lock_switch.gif)inside. I immediately pointed out that there IS a way out — just not where you would expect to look. The unlock button is placed in the middle of the dashboard, and the entire group was clearly unfamiliar with this quirk in a BMW. And it belongs exclusively to BMW. Age is NOT the issue. Expectation and intuition *is*. Where did these 20-somethings look for an unlock button? ![Tesla Door Release](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Tesla_door_release.gif)Back to technology and design, Tesla’s vehicles all feature electronic latches. As to getting out, the rear doors in the Model S require pulling a cable located under each rear seat. The front doors are released mechanically from the inside. The Model X front doors are all mechanically released from the inside. Perfect. The Model 3 has a mechanical handle exactly where you would hope. On the armrest pretty much where a hand would actually be while using the armrest. It was tempting to simply open the door with it each time. A superior design. ![Continental Inside Release](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Continental-door-release.gif)The latest Lincoln Continental also has electronic door latches. A back up release is just below the armrest but still on the door, and only the driver’s door. However, Lincoln says that the doors will not remain latched if the power goes out. The last two examples are far better thought out. And before anyone else finds themselves trapped in a GM Coupe, irrespective of age, we think a new way to open the doors from the inside must be devised and the cars recalled. In our last show, we talked about changing the behavior of the one vs the behavior of the millions. And this is yet another example. Changing the one, the manufacturer, eliminates the need for millions drivers to read, and frankly memorize, crucial new features or the entire owner’s manual. It also eliminates the need for millions of salespeople to somehow suddenly become effective teachers. Someone else’s dad, mom, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband or wife should not have to die or nearly die over poorly thought out designs. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** 3, BMW, Cadillac, Corvette, Coupe, dead battery, electronic latch, lock, ModelX, power loss, S, Tesla, XLR --- ### [Recall Trend Highlights Electronic and Safety Systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/07/recall-trend-highlights-electronic-and-safety-systems/) **Published:** July 25, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Recall Trend ![Pre Collision System Off](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/collission-_warning_off.gif)A disturbing trend appeared in the recalls (2015) we tracked since our last newsletter. Six recalls were issued involving automated electronic systems, including safety systems directly and indirectly. And they simply got more troublesome through the course of the month. - First, GM recalled 51,000 Spark, Sonic models for radio, warning glitch. The warning glitch included chimes that would warn of the keys left in the ignition or of a seat belt that is not in use. - Next, Nissan recalled 14,595 vehicles for a sticky start/stop button. In hot temperatures, the engine start/stop button in affected vehicles may stick inside the button housing. - Ford then recalled 433,000 vehicles for a faulty body control module that can prevent affected vehicles from turning off, even if the key is removed from the ignition or stop/start button has been pressed. - Ford followed that up with a 393,623 vehicle recall for electric power steering assist systems that may shut down due to a sensor fault. - ![EyeSight Off Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Eye_Sight__off_indicator.gif)Subaru [then recalled](http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/06/subaru-recalls-cars-with-eyesight-active-safety/index.htm) 72,000 cars with its EyeSight active safety system for a brake light switch that can interfere with the software that triggers the automatic braking. - And finally, as we were putting this item together, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles issued a recall to address remote hacking of some of its vehicles – after hackers took control of Jeep remotely! Right now, manufacturers expect drivers to put their safety in their hands in an ever expanding universe of new electronic systems. Over time, car makers fully expect that drivers will eventually agree to cede all control of their cars to the car itself, and thus to its manufacturer. Power steering that could shut off? Braking that is to rely on the car “seeing” what is ahead? Cars that can’t be shut off or a start/stop button that is stuck? Cars that fall under the control of hackers?? ### A Call to Action The industry had better get this right, and while the recalls in these cases are supposed to set things right, things need to be a whole lot righter than they are now. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is actively involved in research into in-vehicle crash avoidance systems, vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications that support crash avoidance applications, and self-driving vehicles themselves. We truly hope they have their eye on the ball. These kinds of problems need to be addressed before systems hit the streets – before recalls are needed! And here’s a question we have not seen asked: When your car gets to truly driving itself, will this mean that the manufacturer will then hold accident liability? Hell, do they now for current automated safety systems? Will we get to cancel our auto policies down the road? We’ll find out soon enough. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** automatic braking, body control module, brake light switch, electric power steering assist, EyeSight active safety, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford, GM, hack, hacker, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, Nissan, recall, sensor, Sonic, Spark, Start/Stop button, warning glitch --- ### [Beyond Airbag Recalls: The Danger of Sitting Too Close](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/05/beyond-airbag-recalls-the-danger-of-sitting-too-close/) **Published:** May 19, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Don’t Sit Too Close We retweet important automotive recall notices for the safety of our followers. Lately the vast majority revolve around the widening recall of Takata air bags. Millions of cars and drivers are affected, and in light of this, I couldn’t ignore something that I had seen some months ago. While driving a busy four lane highway, I was passed by a young woman in an SUV traveling at a pretty high rate of speed, clearly in a hurry to get wherever she needed to get. But what got my attention was her position behind the wheel. She was sitting bolt upright, using her arms to hold herself forward with her chin literally riding above the steering wheel. Simply put, if this is her typical sitting posture when driving, and it quite likely is, in the event of the deployment of the driver’s air bag, this young woman stands no chance of survival. Not with a good air bag and certainly not one that has been recalled. She is too close to the wheel. Air bags save lives and prevent injuries by cushioning occupants as they move forward in a front-end crash. To do this, an air bag must deploy quickly and forcefully. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the force is greatest in the first 2 to 3 inches after the air bag bursts through its cover and begins to inflate. ### How Close Is Too Close? The NHTSA calls those 2 to 3 inches the “risk zone” where an occupant can be hit with enough force to suffer serious injury or death. Conversely, a properly restrained driver or passenger sitting 10 inches away from the air bag cover will “contact the air bag only after it has completely or almost completely inflated.” The driver I saw was nearly leaning directly against the steering wheel. This is a failure of us all: driving instructors, license testers, friends, family, anyone who has ever driven with someone who sits too close to the steering wheel and said nothing. Driving is a learned behavior as is the position and posture we get comfortable with behind the wheel. Changing any of it is not an easy thing, nor will be bringing it to someone’s attention. But if you know someone who sits too close to the steering wheel, try anyway. Show them the NHTSA website. Show them this article. The life you save might be your loved one. And start with this: it might be a simple as changing the seat or steering wheel settings. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Vehicle safety **Tags:** air bag, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, posture, takata, too close --- ### [Chrysler Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-chrysler-vehicles/) **Published:** June 13, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Chrysler logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chrysler-logo.gif)Chrysler Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Chrysler. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, then yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols, but there are almost 70 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=40 /\] Models examined include the 200, 300, Pacifica, Town and Country and Voyager. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 200, 300, amber, blue, Chrysler, Dashboard Symbols, gray, green, orange, Pacifica, red, Town and Country, Voyager, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Dodge Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-dodge-vehicles/) **Published:** June 12, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Dodge logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dodge_logo.gif)Dodge Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Dodge. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. But there are nearly 130 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=39 /\] Models examined include Caravan, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Hornet, Journey, and Viper. Model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Caravan, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Dashboard Symbols, Dodge, Durango, gray, green, Hornet, Journey, orange, red, Viper, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Electronic Throttle Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/electronic-throttle-control/) **Published:** November 28, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Electronic Throttle *![Electronic Throttle Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electronic_throttle_control_indicator_2.gif "electronic_throttle_control_indicator_2")*![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ETC-red.gif)This is the *Electronic Throttle Control ([ETC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). 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, much or exactly like re-booting a computer. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If the system and the light do not reset with a restart, the vehicle should be drivable, but your dealer or authorized service center will need to service the system soon. Note however, that if your vehicle does not operate normally or the warning light blinks, contact roadside assistance right away. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Electronic Throttle Control, ETC, lightning bolt between brackets --- ### [Volvo Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/08/volvo-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** August 9, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Volvo Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/volvo-logo.gif)Volvo Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Volvo. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red warning lights and indicators, followed by red with alternate yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green indicators and finally white and gray scale indicators. There are nearly 100 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=60 /\] Models examined include C30, C40, C70, S40, S60, S80, S90, C50, EX30, EC40, EX40, EX90, V60, V70, V90, XC40, XC60, XC70, and XC90. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** C30, C40, C50, C70, CX40, Dashboard Symbols, EX40, S40, S60, S80, S90, V60, V70, V90, Volvo, warning lights, XC40, XC60, XC70, XC90 --- ### [Volkswagen Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/04/volkswagen-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** April 12, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Volkswagen logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/volkswagen-logo.gif)Volkswagen Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Volkswagen. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red warning lights and indicators, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are almost 90 of them, so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=64 /\] Models examined include the Atlas, Arteon, Beetle, EOS, e-Golf, Golf, GTI, ID.4, Jetta, Scirocco, Passat, Phaeton, Routan, Taos, Tiguan, and Touareg. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. ——————————————————————- Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, Arteon, Atlas, Beetle, blue, Dashboard Symbols, e-Golf, Eos, Golf, gray, green, GTI, ID.4, Jetta, orange, Passat, Phaeton, red, Routan, Scirocco, Taos, Tiguan, Touareg, Volkswagen, VW, yellow --- ### [Toyota Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-toyota-vehicles/) **Published:** June 10, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Toyota logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Toyota-logo.gif)Toyota Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Toyota. Click the link to the right learn more about each one. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are nearly 150 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=38 /\] Models examined include 4Runner, 86, Avalon, C-HR, Camry, Celica, Corolla, Corona, Cressida, Echo, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Land Cruiser, MR2, Matrix, Mirai, Paseo, Previa, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Solara, Starlet, Supra, T100, Tacoma, Tercel, Tundra, Venza, and Yaris. Model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 4Runner, 86, amber, Avalon, blue, C-HR, Camry, Celica, Corolla, Corona, Cressida, Dashboard Symbols, Echo, FJ Cruiser, gray, green, Highlander, indicators, Land Cruiser, Matrix, Mirai, MR2, orange, Paseo, Previa, Prius, RAV4, red, Sequoia, Sienna, Solara, Starlet, Supra, T100, Tacoma, Tercel, Toyota, Tundra, Venza, warning lights, Yaris, yellow --- ### [Tesla Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/tesla-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** October 6, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Tesla logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Tesla-logo.png) On This Page - [Tesla Symbols](#Tesla_Symbols) - [How They Are Presented](#How_They_Are_Presented) - [Special notes on the Model 3, Y and Cybertruck](#Special_notes_on_the_Model_3_Y_and_Cybertruck) ## Tesla Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Tesla. Lacking an internal combustion engine, their models use fewer warning lights then most. Nevertheless, those that are used are here. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red warning lights and indicators, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) alternatives, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are only about 40 of them, but search carefully anyway! #### Special notes on the Model 3, Y and Cybertruck ![Alert message ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Message.gif)These models lack an actual instrument panel and thus also lack a traditional set of warning lights. If a problem is detected, a popup message will appear at the bottom of the touchscreen. The Master warning light, in **red** or **yellow/amber/orange** will be to the far left (right). **Red** will point to a more serious concern. As an example, a seat belt reminder appears if a seat belt is unfastened in an occupied seat, or to notify you of an incoming phone call, or a text message appears (when applicable), and voice commands appear when in use. If applicable, touch options from these popup messages (for example, accept/decline a phone call, choose an option from the headlight menu, etc.). If an alert appears on your vehicle’s touchscreen, touch “Learn More” to the right of the alert for more details regarding it and how it can be resolved. You can view a list of vehicle alerts and notifications by touching the bell icon at the top of Controls. To dismiss a popup message, swipe it downward. Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=68 /\] Models examined include the Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck. Model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 ,2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Cybertruck, Dashboard Symbols, gray, green, Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y, orange, red, Tesla, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Suzuki Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/08/suzuki-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** August 27, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Suzuki logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/suzuki-logo.gif)Suzuki Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Suzuki. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 80 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=65 /\] Models examined include the Alto, Belano, Carry, Escudo, Every, Forenza, Grand Vitara, Ignis, Jimmy, Kizashi, Landy, Lapin, MR, Samurai, Solio, Spacia, Stingray, Swift, SX4, S-Cross, Vitara, Wagon R, and XL7. Model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber.Alto, blue, Carry, Dashboard Symbols, Escudo, Every, Forenza, Grand Vitara, gray, green, Ignis, indicators, Jimmy, Kizashi, Landy, Lapin, MR, orange, S-Cross, Samurai, Solio, Spacia, Stingray, Suzuki, Swift, SX4, Vitara, Wagon R, warning lights, XL7, yellow --- ### [Subaru Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-subaru-vehicles/) **Published:** June 9, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Subaru Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Subaru-Logo.gif)Subaru Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Subaru. Click the link to the right to learn more about each one. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are now over 100 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=37 /\] Models examined include Ascent, BRZ, Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Solterra, Tribeca, and WRZ. Model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, Ascent, blue, BRZ Crosstrek, Dashboard Symbols, Forester, gray, green, Impreza Legacy, indicators, orange, Outback, red, Solterra, Subaru, Tribeca, warning lights, WRZ, yellow --- ### [Smart Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/smart-dashboard-symbols-and-warning-lights/) **Published:** June 25, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Smart logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Smart-logo.gif)Smart Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Smart. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, then red with alternate yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) warning lights and indicators, followed by strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 90 of them, so be patient. Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=89 /\] Models examined include Fortwo, EQ Fortwo, Smart 1, Smart 3, Smart 5 vehicles. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, EQ Fortwo, Fortwo, indicators, Smart 1, Smart 3, Smart 5, warning lights --- ### [Skoda Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/09/skoda-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** September 27, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Skoda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SKODA-logo.gif)Skoda Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Skoda. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 100 of them, so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=67 /\] Models examined include the Superb, Scala, Octavia, Kodiaq, Karoq, Kamiq, Citigo, Yeti, Roomster, Rapid, Fabia, Felicia, Favorit, Fabia, and Enyaq. Model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Citigo, Dashboard Symbols, Enyaq, Fabia, Favorit, Felicia, gray, green, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Octavia, orange, Rapid, red, Roomster, Scala, Skoda, Superb, warning lights, yellow, Yeti --- ### [Scion Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/scion-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** June 24, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Scion logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Scion_logo.gif)Scion Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Scion. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with other color options, yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see this color), then finally blue and green symbols. There are over 50 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=47 /\] Models examined include FR-S, iA, iQ, iM, tC, xA, xB, and xD. Model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. ——————————————————————- Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Dashboard Symbols, FR-S, green, iA, iM, iQ, orange, red, Scion, tC, warning lights, xA, xB, xD, yellow --- ### [Saturn Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/saturn-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** June 27, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Saturn logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Saturn-logo.gif)Saturn Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Saturn. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), and finally then blue and green symbols. There are over 30 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=48 /\] Models examined include Aura, L-Series, Outlook, Relay, Sky and Vue. Model years 2004, 2005, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, Aura, blue, Dashboard Symbols, gray, green, L-Series, orange, Outlook, red, Relay, Saturn, Sky, Vue, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Saab Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/saab-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** June 28, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Saab logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Saab-logo.gif)Saab Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Saab. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then finally blue and green symbols. There are over 30 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=49 /\] Models examined include 9-7X, 9-5, and 9-3. Model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 9-3, 9-5, 9-7X, amber, blue, Dashboard Symbols, green, orange, red, Saab, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Porsche Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/porsche-dashboard-symbols-and-warning-lights/) **Published:** February 16, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Porsche Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Porsche-Logo.gif)Porsche Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on a Porsche dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Porsche. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red warning lights and indicators, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 90 of them, so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=87 /\] Models covered include 718, 911, 918, Cayenne, Macan, Macan EV, Panamera, and Taycan. Model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 718, 911, 918, amber, Cayenne, Dashboard Symbols, indicators, Macan, Macan EV, orange, Panamera, red, Taycan, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Pontiac Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/pontiac-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** June 29, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Pontiac logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Pontiac_logo.gif)Pontiac Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Pontiac. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange, and then blue and green symbols. There are over 40 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=50 /\] Models examined include G3, G5, G6, G8, Grand Prix, Solstice, Torrent, and Vibe. Model years 2004, 2005, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Dashboard Symbols, G3, G5, G6, G8, Grand Prix, green, orange, red, Solstice, Torrent, Vibe, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Polestar Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/polestar-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** April 6, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Polestar-logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polestar-logo-1.gif)Polestar Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Polestar. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale indicators. There are nearly 90 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=73 /\] Models examined include the Polestar 1, Polestar 2, Polestar 3 and polestar. Model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Polestar 1, Polestar 2, Polestar 3 --- ### [Oldsmobile Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/oldsmobile-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** July 1, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Oldsmobile logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Olds-logo.gif)Oldsmobile Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Oldsmobile. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange, and then blue and green symbols. There are nearly 50 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=52 /\] Models examined include Alero, Aurora, Bravada, Intrigue, and Silhouette. Model years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Alero, amber, Aurora, blue, Bravada, Dashboard Symbols, green, Intrigue, orange, red, Silhouette, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Mini Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/mini-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** April 23, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Mini logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/mini_logo.gif)Mini Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mini. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are now over 100 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=74 /\] Models examined include the Hardtop 2 Dr., Hardtop 4 Dr., Countryman, Clubman, Convertible, Paceman, Coupe, Roadster, John Cooper Works GP, and the SE EV. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Clubman, convertible, Countryman, Coupe, EV, gray, green, Hardtop 2 Dr., Hardtop 4 Dr., John Cooper Works GP, Mini, orange, Paceman, red, Roadster, SE, yellow --- ### [Mercury Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/09/mercury-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** September 15, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Mercury logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mercury-log.gif)Mercury Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mercury. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by  yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols. There are over 50 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=66 /\] Models examined include the Milan, Milan Hybrid, Marquis, Mariner, Mariner Hybrid, Sable, Mountaineer, Monterey, Montego, Marauder, Villager, Cougar, and Mystique. Modell years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Cougar, Dashboard Symbols, green, Marauder, Mariner, Mariner Hybrid, Marquis, Mercury, Milan, Milan Hybrid, Montego, Monterey, Mountaineer, Mystique, orange, red, Sable, Villager, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Mercedes-Benz Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/09/mercedes-benz-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** September 2, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Mercedes logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mercedes_logo.gif) ## Mercedes-Benz Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mercedes Benz. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, then yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 70 of them so be patient! Note also that the company makes extensive use of the information display, so a great many of these are simply black and white. Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=61 /\] Models examined include A, AMG, B, C, CLA, CLS, E, G, GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLK, GLS, GT, M, S, SL, SLC and SLS Class and Series vehicles. Model years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** A, AMG, B, C, CLA, CLS, Dashboard Symbols, E, G, GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLK, GLS, GT, M, Mercedes Benz, S, SL, SLC, SLS, warning lights --- ### [Mazda Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-mazda-vehicles/) **Published:** June 20, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Mazda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Mazda-logo.gif)Mazda Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mazda. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with other color options, strictly yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see them!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 80 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=46 /\] Models examined include CX5, CX9, CX30, Miata, Mazda3, Mazda6, and MX 5. Model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, CX5, CX9, Dashboard Symbols, gray, green, Mazda, Mazda3, Mazda6, Miata, MX-5, orange, red, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Maserati Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/11/maserati-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** November 10, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Maserati logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/maserati_logo.png)Maserati Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Maserati since 2018. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red warning lights and indicators, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are nearly 125 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=78 /\] Models examined include Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte, Grecale, GranCabrio, Trofeo, Modena, Folgore, Cielo, GT2S, MC20, Model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Cielo, Folgore, Ghibli, GranCabrio, GranTurismo, Grecale, green, GT2S, Levante, Maserati, MC20, Modena, Quattroporte, red, Trofeo, yellow --- ### [Lexus Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/lexus-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** July 5, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Lexus Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Lexus-Logo.gif)Lexus Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Lexus. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are nearly 150 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=54 /\] Models examined include CT, ES, GS, HS, IS, LC, LS, LX, NX, RC, RX, RZ, SC, TX, and UX, 200, 250, 300, 330, 350, 400, 430, 450, 460, 470, 500, and 600. Model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 200, 250, 300, 330, 350, 400, 430, 450, 460, 470, 500, 600, amber, blue, CT, Dashboard Symbols, ES, gray, green, GS, HS, IS, LC, Lexus, LS, LX, NX, orange, RC, red, RX, SC, UX, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Land Rover Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/07/land-rover-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** July 6, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Land Rover Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Land-Rover-Logo.png)Land Rover Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Land Rover. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red warning lights and indicators, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green indicators and finally white and gray scale indicators.. There are just over 90 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=75 /\] Models examined include the Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, New Range Rover, New Range Rover Sport, New Range Rover Evoque. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Evoque, gray, green, LR4, New Range Rover, orange, Range Rover, red, sport, Velar, yellow --- ### [Jeep Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/jeep-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** July 13, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Jeep logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jeep-logo.gif)Jeep Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Jeep. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance within the colors. First up are red, followed by red with alternate yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, then strictly yellow/amber/orange indicators, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 140 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=56 /\] Models examined include Cherokee, Compass, Patriot, Renegade, Wagoneer and Wrangler. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Cherokee, Compass, Dashboard Symbols, gray, green, Jeep, orange, Patriot, red, Renegade, Wagoneer, warning lights, Wrangler, yellow --- ### [Jaguar Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/07/jaguar-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** July 9, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jaguar-Logo.gif)Jaguar Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your Jaguar’s dashboard or instrument panel. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Jaguar. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red warning lights and indicators, followed by red with alternate yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green indicators and finally white and gray scale indicators. There are just over 90 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=76 /\] Models examined include the E-Pace, F-Pace, I-Pace, F-Type, XE, XF, XJ and XK. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, E-Pace, F-Pace, F-Type, gray, green, I-Pace, Jaguar, orange, red, X-Type, XE, XF, XJ, XK, yellow --- ### [Infiniti Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/infiniti-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** June 30, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Infiniti Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Infiniti-Logo.gif)Infiniti Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Infiniti. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 80 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=51 /\] Models examined include EX, FX, G, JX-35, M, Q40, Q50, Q60, Q70, QX30, QX50, QX55, QX56, QX60, QX70, and QX80. Model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Dashboard Symbols, gray, green, Infiniti, orange, Q40, Q50, Q60, Q70, QX30, QX50, QX60, QX70, QX80, red, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Honda Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-honda-vehicles/) **Published:** June 8, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Honda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/honda_logo.gif)Honda Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Honda. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are now 100 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=36 /\] Models examined include Accord, Civic, Clarity, Crosstour, CR-V, Element, Fit, HR-V, Insight, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Accord, amber, blue, Civic, Clarity, CR-V, Crosstour, Dashboard Symbols, Element, Fit, gray, green, Honda, HR-V, Insight, Odyssey, orange, Passport, pilot, red, Ridgeline., warning lights, yellow --- ### [Holden Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/holden-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** October 11, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Holden logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/holden-logo.gif)Holden Dashboard Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Holden. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 50 of them so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=69 /\] Models examined include Acadia, Astra, Colorado, Commodore, Spark, Equinox, Trailblazer, and Trax. Model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Acadia, amber, Astra, blue, Colorado, Commodore, Equinox, gray, green, Holden, orange, red, Spark, trailblazer, Trax, yellow --- ### [Ford Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-ford-vehicles/) **Published:** June 7, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Ford logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ford-logo.gif)Ford Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Ford. Click the link to the right of each one learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are now well over 150 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=33 /\] Models examined include Bronco, EcoSport, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-150 Lightning, F-250, Fiesta, GT, Fusion, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach E, Ranger, Taurus, and Transit. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Bronco, Dashboard Symbols, EcoSport, Edge, Escape, expedition, Explorer, F 250, F-150, Fiests, Ford, Fusion, gray, green, GT, Lightning, Maverick, Mustang, orange, Ranger, red, Taurus, Transit, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Cadillac Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/cadillac-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** July 11, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Cadillac Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cadillac-Logo.gif)Cadillac Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Cadillac. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by a single set of red with alternate yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green indicators and finally white and gray scale indicators. There are nearly 100 of them so be patient! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=55 /\] Models examined include ATS, CT6, CTX, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Lyriq, Optiq, Vestiq, XT4, XT5, and XTS. Model years 2004, 2005, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, ATS, blue, Cadillac, CT6, CTX, Dashboard Symbols, Escalade, gray, green, orange, red, warning lights, XT4, XT5, XTS, yellow --- ### [Buick Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-buick-vehicles/) **Published:** June 8, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Buick logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Buick-logo.gif)Buick Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Buick. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red warning lights and indicators, followed by red with alternate yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green indicators and finally white and gray scale indicators. There are nearly 70 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=35 /\] Models examined include Cascadia, Enclave, Encore, Envision, Envista, Lacrosse, Regal, and Verano. Model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, blue, Buick, Cascadia, Dashboard Symbols, Enclave, Encore, Envision, Envista, gray, green, icons, Lacrosse, orange, red, Regal, Verano, warning light, warning lights, yellow --- ### [BMW Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/01/bmw-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** January 6, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BMW logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW_logo1.gif)BMW Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by BMW. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 110 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=62 /\] Models examined include the M4, Z4, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7- Series sedans, the X1, X3, X4, X5, and X6 SUVs and i4, i5, i7 and iX EVs. Model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 2-series, 3-series, 4-series, 5-series, 6-series, 7-Series, amber, blue, BMW, gray, green, i4, iX, M4, orange, red, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, yellow, Z4 --- ### [Audi Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/02/audi-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** February 14, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Audi logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/audi_logo.gif)Audi Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Audi. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red warning lights and indicators, followed by red with alternate yellow/amber/orange (depending on how you see the color!) symbols, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols, then blue and green indicators and finally white and gray scale indicators. There are over 130 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=63 /\] Models examined include the A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, e-Tron, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8, RS, S3, S4, S5, and TT. Model years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, amber, Audi, blue, Dashboard Symbols, gray, green, orange, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q7, Q8, red, RS, S3, S4, S5, TT, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Alfa Romeo Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/alfa-romeo-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** January 22, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Alfa Romeo Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Alfa-Romeo-Logo.gif)Alfa Romeo Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Alfa Romeo. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are nearly 120 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)! \[table id=72 /\] Models examined include 4C, Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale. Model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 4C, Alfa Romeo, amber, blue, Dashboard Symbols, Giulia, gray, green, orange, red, Stelvio, Tonale, warning lights, yellow --- ### [Acura Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/acura-warning-lights-and-symbols/) **Published:** July 3, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Acura_logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Acura_logo.gif)Acura Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Acura. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more. ### How They Are Presented They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are over 90 of them, so search carefully! Need the symbols for another manufacturer? [Click here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) \[table id=53 /\] Models examined include ADX, CL, ILX, MDX, NSX, RDX, RL, RLX, TL, TLX, TSX, and ZDX. Model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Acura, ADX, amber, blue, CL, Dashboard Symbols, gray, green, ILX, MDX, NSX, orange, RDX, red, RL, RLX, TL, TLX, TSX, warning lights, yellow, ZDX --- ### [Intelligent speed assist fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/intelligent-speed-assist-fault-indicator/) **Published:** June 27, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Intelligent speed assist ![Intelligent speed assist fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Intelligent-speed-assist-fault.gif)![Speed limit assist warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Speed-limit-assist-warning.gif)These  are *Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) Fault Indicator* or *Intelligent Speed Limit Assist* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)s. The first is seen as the abbreviation ISA in black and white when a problem is detected. The second is essentially a blank speed limit sign with dashes inside in yellow/amber/orange. Most problems are associated with visibility issues due to poor weather conditions or dirty sensors and cameras. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These symbols and systems, from **Smart** and **Genesis**, respectively,  in this case, are directly associated with *Traffic Sign Recognition Systems*. The system uses traffic and speed limit signs to adjust the vehicle’s speed automatically. There is more on [traffic sign recognition here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/02/traffic-sign-recognition-system-fault/). Recognition is affected by the camera’s field of view, the relative camera position and of the speed limit or traffic sign, which may cause errors in recognition of speed limits. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, fault, indicator, intelligent speed assist, ISA --- ### [Seat Belt Reminder Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/seat-belt-reminder-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Seat Belt Reminder ![Seat Belt Reminder Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/seat_belt_reminder_symbol.gif "seat_belt_reminder_symbol")![Seat belt reminder symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Passenger-seat-belt.gif)![Passenger seat belt reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Passenger-seat-belt.gif)These are *Seat Belt Reminder* *Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture symbols")s. Either may appear in the center of the reminder light for the driver or to the right as a passenger reminder. The second version, showing two belted occupants, indicates either the driver or passenger is unbuckled. The third, adding the number 2, points to the front passenger. Regardless, the indicators simply want you to put on your seat belt or belts. - **Is one of these really your symbol?? If yes, then continue on.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If the illuminated and the vehicle is moving, it is likely to be flashing. The flashing can cause the first light to take on the appearance of a man riding a horse and has been described this way! ![Seat belt fastened indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/seat_belt_fastened.gif)For some reason, one manufacturer has added the **blue** symbol to indicate that a person seated and the seat belt is fastened. Evidently, the fact that the red indicator is not on is not sufficient to indicate that the person’s seat belt is fastened. ![Passenger seat belt reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Passenger_seat_belt_reminder_symbol.gif)![Rear seat belt reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Rear_seat_belt_reminder.gif)The same image seen in **gray** in vehicles from **BMW** and **Mini** or **black** and **white** in an **Audi** tell the driver that one of his or her  passengers is not buckled in. For over fifty years, the entire industry has treated this to some form of **red** indicator. ![Rear seat unoccupied indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Rear-seat-unoccupied.gif)This is a *Rear Seat Unoccupied Indicator*. The light is used to show the driver that a rear seat is unoccupied and he or she does not need to be concerned that a seat belt is unbuckled. It is part of a scan of all seats and seat belts and appears in black and white. ![Rear seat belt indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-indicator2.gif)![Rear seat belt reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rear-seat-belt-reminder.gif)There have since been a large number of these, like those to the right. We’ve addressed them on a separate page. [Click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/08/second-row-safety-belt-indicator-light/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** belted, car symbol, instrument panel light, riding a horse, Seat Belt Reminder Indicator, strapped in, two occupants --- ### [Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) and Fault Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/12907/) **Published:** June 30, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Driver Assist Systems](#Driver_Assist_Systems) - [More Versions](#More_Versions) - [Honda](#Honda) - [Toyota](#Toyota) - [Dodge](#Dodge) - [BMW Assist Plus](#BMW_Assist_Plus) - [Mini](#Mini) ## Driver Assist Systems ![Assist system indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assist-system-indicator.gif)![Park assistant indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Park-assistant-indicator.gif)![Park assist system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Park-assist-system-indicator-gray.gif)![Driver support system fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Driver-support-sys-fault.gif)![ADAS fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ADAS-fault-indicator.gif)These are *Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). These images will appear in a vehicle’s information display in gray scale or **yellow/amber/orange**. It is either the image of a car inside two straight lines as well as curved lines radiating from the front and the rear corners of the car. It looks nearly boxed in. The first symbol in **yellow/amber/orange** has a letter P in a box with lines radiating from it in all directions. The system in this case is being used for park assistance, with the lines in the corners illuminating if an obstacle is detected. The last two lights in **yellow/amber/orange** and **red** each have an exclamation point in the image indicating a fault in the system. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ### More Versions #### Honda ![Safety system support indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Safety-support-indicator.gif)![Safety support indicator green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Safety-support-indicator-gr.gif)These versions, called by the manufacturer (**Honda**) *Safety Support Indicators*, is seen as a vehicle from above inside a circle, also in **yellow/amber** if one of the systems noted below is not functioning properly. The circle represents that the vehicle is protected all around from all sides. It may be seen in **gray scale** (below) as well in the information display. The trouble may be as simple as snow and ice accumulated on or near the sonar sensors. In **green**, the system is up and running properly. #### Toyota ![Driver assist status indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Driver-assist-status-indicator.gif)This version is also an outline of a car inside a circle, but appears in **gray scale**. The manufacturer in this case has the indicator appear when one of nearly a dozen assist system options is turned off. It is thus there, along with a message in the information screen, to alert the driver to that fact. #### Dodge ![Active driving assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Active-driving-assist-indicator.gif)This is an *Active Driving Assist* (ADA) system indicator from **Dodge**. It combines with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and centers the vehicle in the driving lane while traveling at speeds up to 90 mph. The system uses sensors within the steering wheel to measure driver attentiveness, and requires that the driver have their hands on the steering wheel at all times. ![Traval assist malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Traval-assist-malfunction.gif)![Travel assist off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Travel-assist-off.gif)This symbol is connected to a version called a *Travel Assist System*. It will be seen in **green** when activated, but will be seen in **yellow/amber** if a fault occurs. In this instance, the system will not engage or will be deactivated. If it is seen in **gray scale**, it is inactive, but not due to a fault. The system is lying in wait. When active, its primary function is maintain control of the vehicle in highway driving conditions as an advanced [*Adaptive Cruise Control System*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/). #### BMW Assist Plus ![Assist plus indicator green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assist-plus-green.gif)![Assist plus indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assist-plus.gif)These symbols are for what is known as an *Assist Plus* system. The first image will be seen in **green** if the driver assist system is active, or in gray if the system has been interrupted.  This is not likely a fault situation, but rather due to the application of the brakes or a sensor blocked by debris. The assist system may come back on its own if the sensors clear, but will need to be re-engaged if the brakes have been applied. ##### Mini ![Assist plus active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assist-plus-active.gif)**![Assist plus ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assist-plus-ready.gif)Mini** uses very similar symbols (left). As above, if the symbol is seen in **green**, the assist system is active. When seen in **black** and **white** however, the system is simply stating that it is ready, as the words imply. Any versions of the warning light will be accompanied by information on the status of a number of systems, depending on what the vehicle is equipped with. [Park Assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/park-assist-systems-indicator-symbols/), [Lane Departure Warning (LDW)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/) and [Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/), [Blind Spot Warning (BSW)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/) and [Blind Spot Intervention (BSI)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/), [Distance Control Assist (DCA)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/), [Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/), and/or [Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** boxed in, car image, curved lines radiating, dashboard symbol, driver assist system, front, indicator, rear, straight lines --- ### [Automatic Headlight Dimmer and Malfunction Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/automatic-headlight-dimmer-or-malfunction-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Automatic Headlight Dimmer](#Automatic_Headlight_Dimmer) - [Combined versions](#Combined_versions) - [Black and white or gray scale versions](#Black_and_white_or_gray_scale_versions) - [Malfunction indicators](#Malfunction_indicators) ## Automatic Headlight Dimmer ![Automatic high beams](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Auto-high-beams.gif)![Auto Headlamp Dimmer Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/auto_headlamp_dimmer_indicator.gif "auto_headlamp_dimmer_indicator")![Auto high beam indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Auto-high-beam-indicator-4.gif)![Auto high beam indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Auto-high-beam-indicator.gif)These are all *Automatic Headlight Dimmer* indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The system is also known as the *High Beam Assistant*. Shown in the traditional **blue** of the high beam indicator or in **green**, the symbols indicates that the high beams are on and that the system will automatically (AUTO or A) switch between the low and high headlight beams on the automobile depending on whether or not sensors detect oncoming vehicle head lights in the distance. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![High-beam Assistant Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/high-beam_assistant_indicator.gif "high-beam_assistant_indicator")![High beam assistant](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/high-beam_assistant_indicator2.gif)![Auto high beam](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Auto-high-beam.gif)![Auto high beam indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Auto-high-beam-indicator.gif)![High beam assistant indicator ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/high-beam_assistant_indicator-blue.gif)The letter A may or may not be seen inside the drawing representing a lamp. in fact, it often just seems like a game of where else can we drop the letter A! The lines pointing out represent light. Note that some manufacturers use the light in **green** until the high beams are automatically turned on the indicator then turns **blue**. And believe it or not, similar systems have been available in some form on high-end vehicles since the 1950s! ### Combined versions ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Auto-high-beam-park-light-indicator.gif)![Active High Beams off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Active-HB-not-on.gif)One manufacturer has chosen to combine the auto high beam indicator with the [park light indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/park-or-tail-lamps-on-indicator/). With the auto high beam system on, the symbol is seen in **blue** and **green**. With the high beam system off, the light is shown in white. The park lights are on in either instance. ### Black and white or gray scale versions ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Auto-high-beam.gif)![Adaptive high beam](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Adaptive-high-beam3.gif)![Auto high beam](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Auto-high-beam-gray.gif)![Auto high beam indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Auto-high-beam-indicator.gif)This version, in **gray** scale or **black** and white, indicates that the high beams have been turned off because a light has been detected in front of the vehicle. The high beams will reactivate when the light is no longer detected. The starker black and white indicates the system is on and working. All these symbols would be active if the system were in use in daylight. ### Malfunction indicators ![Headlamp Malfunction 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/05/headlight_malfunction_2.gif)![Auto high beam malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Auto-high-beam-malfunction.gif)![Auto high beam failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Auto-high-beam-failure.gif)![Auto high beam indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Auto-high-beam-indicator-3.gif)![Auto high beam fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Auto-high-beam-fault.gif)These versions are *Automatic Headlamp Dimmer Malfunction* indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). They are displayed in **yellow/amber/orange**. The letter A, for Automatic, sits inside two of the headlamps and an exclamation point is added to the side in one. The other has the word AUTO inside and the color alone is used to indicate a problem. The headlights themselves will continue to function in high or low beam, but they will need to be cycled manually. ![Light or rain sensor fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Light-or-rain-sensor-fault-indicator.gif)Finally, there is this one from Audi which for some reason they use as an Automatic Wiper Fault Indicator as well.  This looks like a hat or a lid open on one side with beams coming out of it to an oval shape in **yellow/amber**. ![Headlight Levelling System Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/headlight_levelling_2.gif)![Headlight Levelling Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/headlight_levelling.gif)All these indicators use the shape of an old style headlamp with lines pointing outward, which are meant to be beams of light. There are others that use these elements, such as those to the right, so don’t confuse them. [**Click here to learn more**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/headlamp-leveling-system-warning-symbols/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, auto, automatic headlamp dimmer indicator, blue, car symbol, dashboard symbol, exclamation point, green, high beam, high beam indicator, instrument panel light, letter a, light beams, lines, yellow --- ### [Steering and Lane Change Assist Alert Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/steering-assist-alert-indicator/) **Published:** June 16, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Steering Assist](#Steering_Assist) - [Audi, Skoda Adaptive Cruise Control](#Audi_Skoda_Adaptive_Cruise_Control) - [More Steering Assist Symbols](#More_Steering_Assist_Symbols) - [BMW and Mini Lane Change Assist](#BMW_and_Mini_Lane_Change_Assist) - [And More Steering Assist Symbols](#And_More_Steering_Assist_Symbols) - [BMW and Mini Assisted Driving](#BMW_and_Mini_Assisted_Driving) ## Steering Assist ![Steering assist alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Steering-assist-alert.gif)![Active steering assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Active-steering-assist.gif)![Steering assist alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Steering-assist-alert-2.jpg)![Steering assist alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Steering-assist-alert-3.jpg)![Steering assist alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Steering-assist-alert-4.gif)These are *Steering and Lane Change Assist Alert Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It will be displayed when hands are not in contact with the steering wheel. If this is the case, steering assist is then disabled. It appears as a steering wheel in gray scale or red. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** It may also appear with two hands shown in **red**, **yellow/amber/orange**, **green** or **white**. The image of the steering wheel may also be shown in **green** and **yellow/amber/orange** under the appropriate conditions, without the hands. **Red** hands are a warning that the systems is unavailable and requires driver control. **White** is a standby more while **green** indicates the system is operating properly. ### Audi, Skoda Adaptive Cruise Control ![Take the wheel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Take-the-wheel.gif)![Steering take over request](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Take-the-wheel-yao.gif)![Take the wheel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Take-the-wheel-wh.gif)**Audi** uses both a **red** and a **yellow/amber/orange** version as an *Adaptive Cruise Control Assist* system. How much time has passed since a hand was detected on the steering wheel will determine the color, which is to say it will start **yellow/amber/orange** and move to **red**. A steering intervention request will also be seen if the system has reached its operational limits in situations where mapping or lane lines are unclear. Sister company **Skoda** uses the **red** version as well as the **black** and **white** one. Steering assist helps to keep the vehicle in its lane and otherwise under control. However, the driver’s hands are to remain on the wheel. When steering wheel operation is detected, the warning is turned off and the steering assist function is restored. Alternatively, the light may be activated when conditions for steering assist cannot be met. In this case when when steering wheel operation is detected steering assist remains deactivated. ### More Steering Assist Symbols ![Steering assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Steering-assist.gif)![Steering assist off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Steering-assist-gray.gif)This pair from another manufacturer, seen in **green** and **gray**, offer a different perspective. In **green**, the symbol simply means the system is active. If it is displayed in **gray**, it means the system is inactive. This can occur if conditions do not allow lane keeping, such as when lane lines are not detected or poor weather conditions. ![Steering assist off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Steering-assist-off.gif)![Steering or lane warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Steering-warningl.gif)![Steering assist gray](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Steering-assist-gray.gif)Similarly from yet another manufacturer, the symbol in **gray** indicates the system is active. The same symbol in **red** indicates that the system is off or about to be switched off. **Yellow/amber** indicates that the system is about to be deactivated or has detected a lane crossing. The wheel may vibrate as well. It should be noted that this particular system takes a more active role in steering the vehicle. #### BMW and Mini Lane Change Assist ![Lane change assist line](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lane-change-assist-line.gif)![Lane change assist green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Lane-change-assist-green.gif)![Lane change assist gray](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Lane-change-assist-gray.gif)This system adds *Lane Change Assist* to *Steering Assist*. The system has control of the wheel. The symbols are seen in **gray** when unavailable or **green** when available and uses an arrow or line on the side required, in response to a turn signal. The line indicates that a lane change is not currently possible. The arrow in **gray** means that a lane change is not possible, because of improper parameters, such as poor lane markings. The line in **gray** means that the lane change is not immediately possibly, likely a traffic concern. In all **green**, the system changes lanes. ### And More Steering Assist Symbols ![Drowsy driver alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Drowsy-driver-alert.gif)![Steering assist active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Steering-assist-active.gif)![Steering assist off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Steering-assist-off-1.gif)Another manufacturer uses the images to the left. The first, in **red**, is a warning that the car has detected a drowsy driver and that he/she must take the wheel. The second, in **yellow/amber/orange**, says only that the *Steering Assist System* is active. The third indicates that the system is off. #### BMW and Mini Assisted Driving ![Assisted driving mode ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assisted-driving-mode-hands-off-red.gif)![Assisted driving mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assisted-driving-mode-hands-off-yao.gif)This set is also from BMW and Mini and includes sets with and without the hands on the wheel. This set also includes gray scale images. It is named *Assisted Driving Mode*, and we start with the **red** indicator with hands on the wheel, although it is a warning that the driver’s hands are *not* on the wheel. The car may bring itself the a stop. In **yellow/amber/orange** and the manual actually says to not grab the wheel and follows up with do grab the wheel! Clearly a misprint as the system relies on the driver’s hands touching the steering wheel. It will progress to **red**. ![assisted driving mode red](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assisted-driving-mode-red.gif)![assisted driving mode yellow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assisted-driving-mode-yao.gif)![Assisted driving mode green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assisted-driving-mode-green.gif)![Assisted driving mode gray](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Assisted-driving-mode-gray.gif)The second set moves from **red** through **gray** scale. There is no clear indication as to difference between the two sets or if they are shown together. The **red** indicator will flash warning that the system is about to disengage. In **yellow/amber/orange**, the system is warning of a lane crossing, which will shake the wheel. The **green** indicator says the system is functioning and keeping the vehicle in its lane. In **gray**, the system is on standby and ready. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, assist, dashboard symbol, green, hands, red, steering wheel, yellow --- ### [EV Low Battery Charge or Charging Issue Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/low-battery-charge-warning-indicator/) **Published:** December 3, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Low Battery Charge](#Low_Battery_Charge) - [BMW/Mini](#BMWMini) - [Maserati](#Maserati) - [Similar Symbol](#Similar_Symbol) ## Low Battery Charge ![Low Battery Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Low_Power.gif "Low_Power")![Very low Power](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Low_low_Power.gif)Except for a special case noted next, these are *Low Battery Charge Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). This warning light comes on when the available power in an electric vehicle’s (EV’s) primary battery runs low. The images are meant to invoke the low fuel warning light in gasoline powered vehicles. Since we live in a world used to gasoline pumps, the indicator image is the familiar pump but with an electric plug at the end of the hose. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The vehicle must be charged very soon or it will simply stop. This is particularly true if the indicator is **red**. A charge gauge on the instrument panel will indicate the actual power remaining. ### BMW/Mini ![Low Battery Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Low_Power.gif)The special case belongs to **BMW** and **Mini.** These two manufacturers use the very same **yellow/amber/orange** version to indicate that “the charging capacity of the charging station may be restricted or not available.” This of course means that the vehicle is plugged in to a charge station and has encountered a problem. ### Maserati ![EV charge door indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/EV-charge-door-indicator.gif)This version, from **Maserati**, in **black** and **white** says nothing about the charge, but rather which side of vehicle the charge port is located. The left side, according to the arrow in this image. Many gas and diesel fueled vehicles use an arrow alongside the fuel pump as well for the fill location. #### Similar Symbol ![Low Fuel Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Low_fuel.gif)Don’t confuse the symbol with the one to the right, which is the actual gas pump. [**See more here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/fuel-low-fuel-and-fuel-sensor-indicators/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, electric plug at the end of the hose, fuel pump, gas pump, Low Battery Charge Warning Indicator, low fuel warning light --- ### [Highway Assist Systems Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/highway-assist-system-indicator/) **Published:** January 21, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Highway Assist](#Highway_Assist) - [Highway Assist System](#Highway_Assist_System) - [Driver Assist Systems](#Driver_Assist_Systems) ## Highway Assist ### Highway Assist System ![Highway Assist System fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Highway-Assist-System-fault.gif)![Driver assist system on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Driver-assist-wh.gif)These are *Highway Assist System ([HAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/)) Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). If the symbol is seen, it indicates an HAS malfunction or in the manufacturer’s Traffic Jam Assist ([TJA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/)) system .  The symbol appears in **yellow/amber** as a steering wheel with lines radiating away below it or sitting atop lane lines or in **black** and **white** indicating only that the system is active. It adds an exclamation point as well, which always points to a problem. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If so, continue on.** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** This is one of many evolving systems, essentially Self Driving Systems, and are for, the moment, generally only available when driving on highways. Sticking with HAS, this system operates up to speeds of 90 mph (145 km/h) when horizontal signs (lane lines) are detected. It uses information from the front camera and radar to help keep the vehicle in the center of the lane and at a constant speed. The HAS system combines Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) functions with lane centering logic to control the the vehicle. It requires the driver’s hands to remain on the steering wheel. Once HAS is activated, an information display screen will appear on the instrument cluster display. It will add various visual elements such as speed, distance indicators for nearby vehicles, and warmings to keep hands on the wheel. ### Driver Assist Systems ![Driver assist on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driver-assist-g.gif)![Driver inattentive](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driver-assist-y.gif)![Driver inattentive](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Driver-assist-r.gif)![Highway Assist System fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Highway-Assist-System-fault.gif)This is a set of *Driver Assist System Indicator* symbols from a different manufacturer, and we can already see that there will be little or no agreement on nomenclature. These range from **green** to **red** and include one indicating a fault in the system in **yellow/amber/orange**. It has the exclamation point alongside the steering wheel, similar to the symbol above. When on, the same symbol in white will appear in the information screen. Seen in **green**, the system is on and the vehicle sees the driver is attentive. In **yellow/amber/orange** without the exclamation point, driver inattentiveness has been detected, In **red**, driver inattentiveness has been detected continually and the system will shut down in short order. The systems operates under similar parameters as the HAS system described above. ![Steering assist alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Steering-assist-alert-3.jpg)![Steering assist active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Steering-assist-active.gif)Note that these systems are all leading towards self driving and are intimately related to the symbols [linked here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/steering-assist-alert-indicator/) and shown in part to the right. Ultimately, these will likely require a complete rewrite. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, exclamation point, steering wheel, yellow --- ### [BMW ices EV jump starts](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/bmw-ices-ev-jump-starts/) **Published:** November 21, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **![BMW logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW_logo1.gif)EV jump starts** [**BMW**](https://www.bmwusa.com/) owner’s manuals leave no room for EV jump starts. Jump start instructions are as follows: “Have only an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop perform the jump-start.” We’ve assembled videos with instructions for jump starting electric vehicles (EVs) from eight manufacturers thus far. We’re doing this because EV drivers are surprised to discover that the vehicle has a 12-volt battery that serves to start the vehicle and operate all of the same things that run off a 12-volt battery in an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. And EV start batteries die at the same rate as those in ICE vehicles. And they can be jump started! A visit to a local dealer and a request for additional information from the its general manager went no where. The only advice I was given is that their customers have full 4-year warranty coverage that includes roadside assistance, but this can still leave a customer out in the cold in a pinch. From our perspective this is unacceptable and a customer safety issue. This kind of basic information should be readily available, period. Drivers of **i4**, **i5**, **i7** and **iX** EVs are at the mercy of **BMW** and we doubt that **AAA** or any other service organization has the procedure. And we know from experience that they are hesitant to do anything with any EV. We did find the illustration below in the manual for an **i4**. Text below the image says that number 2 is pointing to the positive terminal and lists a number pointing to a negative jump point. Number 4 is supposed to be the negative jump point but no #4 is shown. However, this point can be any bolt head attached to the vehicle body. ![BMW jump start illustration](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BMW-jump-start.gif) To complete the “picture”, #1 is the washer fluid filler neck and #3 — also missing — would point to the vehicle identification number. We’ll keep at **BMW** and report back as we find additional information. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** BMW, electric vehicle, EV, i4, i5, i7, iX, jump start --- ### [Night Vision Assist Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/04/night-vision-assist-indicators/) **Published:** April 13, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Night Vision ![Night vision on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Night-vision-on-1.gif)![Night vision active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Night-vision-active.gif)![Night vision fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Night-vision-fault.gif)These are *Night Vision Assist Indicator* symbols. The first is a gray scale image of lane markers (broken and straight lines) and a quarter or half moon. Depending on the manufacturer, it will simply indicate that the system is on and functioning or that the system is unavailable! You will need to check your owner’s manual. If it is seen in **green**, the system is on and active active. In **yellow/amber/orange** the system is malfunctioning and should not be relied on. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Night Vision Animal Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Night-vision-animal.gif)![Night vision animal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Night-vision-animal-y.gif)These next indicators feature an image inside the somewhat familiar triangle. Those images are either a running deer or a walking man and are meant to indicate either a wild animal or a pedestrian has been detected. They may appear in **red** or, with **Jeep**, in **yellow/amber/orange**. ![Night Vision Pedestrian Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Night-vision-pedestrian.gif)![Person or animal detected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Night-view-assist.gif)![Night vision pedestrian](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Night-vision-pedestrian-y.gif)An infrared camera is used to detect the presence of a warm blooded animal or person. The system is dependent on a temperature differential and becomes unusable above about 75 degrees F. The system is deactivated in these conditions as well as in daylight. **Yellow/amber/orange** indicates the detection of a person or animal while **red** indicates a possible collision. ![Night view unavailable](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Night-view-unavailable.gif)Finally, this symbol will be seen when the system is unavailable. It cannot recognize persons or animals reliably owing to the prevailing ambient conditions (outside temperature and/or brightness). ### Similar Symbol ![Pedestrian Warning Symbol 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Pedestrian_warning_2.gif)Check this post — [*Pedestrian or Animal Detection Warning Indicators*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/11/pedestrian-warning-indicators/) — for a set of very similar indicators associated with a very similar system. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** animal, broken line, car symbol, dashboard symbol, deer, detector, gray image, half moon, infrared, lane markers, man walking, night vision, pedestrian, quarter moon, red triangle, straight line, warning light --- ### [Suspension Settings and Malfunction Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/sport-suspension-setting-symbol/) **Published:** October 19, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Suspension Setting](#Suspension_Setting) - [Malfunction Indicators](#Malfunction_Indicators) - [Air Suspension Malfunctions](#Air_Suspension_Malfunctions) - [Cadillac, GMC Variations](#Cadillac_GMC_Variations) - [Toyota Variations](#Toyota_Variations) - [Jeep Variations](#Jeep_Variations) - [Ford Variations](#Ford_Variations) - [Maserati Variations](#Maserati_Variations) - [Linked Systems](#Linked_Systems) ## Suspension Setting *![Suspension Setting Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/sport_suspension_setting.gif "sport_suspension_setting")*These are *Suspension Setting* and *Malfunction Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). In **green**, they denote settings. In **yellow/amber/orange** they indicate a problem with the suspension system, with one notable exception. Many high-end vehicles provide the ability to adjust the shock absorber damping mode. A *Sport* setting will stiffen the ride, while a *Comfort* or *Soft* setting will soften the ride. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Suspension Setting Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/comfort_suspension_setting.gif)If neither setting is selected, the shock absorber damping will be “Normal” and no indicator will be shown. Note that most vehicle manufacturers require that the vehicle be stopped in order to change these settings. ![Suspension soft indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-soft-indicator.gif)This **yellow/amber/orange** indicator is seen when the latest Alfa Romeo models have their suspensions set to the softest setting. Hence the word soft. There is no indication of a fault in the system and only the comfort setting in **green**, above, is also used by the company. ### Malfunction Indicators ![Electronically Controlled Suspension Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ECS_indicator.gif)![Check Suspension Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/check_suspension_indicator.gif)![Check ECS indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Check-ECS-indicator.gif)The ability to control settings are likely electronically controlled. Other manufacturers use the same type of system to control the suspension response automatically depending on road conditions. If a failure occurs, an **yellow/amber** text symbol may be shown. *CK SUSP* stands for *Check Suspension*. And the ECS text symbol above is an acronym for Electronically Controlled Suspension. ![IDS + Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IDS-indicator.gif)This acronym, IDS+, translates to *Interactive Dynamic Driving System Plus*. The manufacturer associates it with their *Continuous Damping Control* (CDC) and *Sport Mode* settings. It too indicates a fault in the system if it is seen while driving. ![Suspension fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-fault-indicator-1.gif)![Suspension setting indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Suspension_setting.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension_warning.gif)![Active Suspension Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Active_suspension_warning.gif)![Damping control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Damping-control-fault-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Suspension-system-fault.gif)![Suspension malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-malfunction.gif)The amber or black an white shock absorber or spring, with or without an exclamation point, is an *Active Suspension Warning symbol*. In black and white, it is seen in the information screen and will be accompanied by text describing the issue and what can be done. ![ADS indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ADS-indicator.gif)![Air suspension fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Air-suspension-fault-indicator.gif)These show a vehicle, SUV or van, one on an uneven line, meant to be the ground, and the second seen from behind with up down arrow. They too indicate an active suspension issue that needs to be checked. The first version is called an *Active Damper System* ([ADS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/)), where a damper is actually a shock absorber. The second, with two additional indicators below, is the *Electronic Air Suspension* system from Toyota. ![Air suspension indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Air-suspension-indicator.gif)This is yet another version of an *Air Suspension* system, shown as a rectangle pinched in the center with arrows above and below and an exclamation point inside, which denotes a malfunction. In any of these cases, if the advanced system fails, the suspension will default to an average and perfectly safe response mode and the car will be safe to drive. Have the advanced system checked out by you dealer or authorized repair shop as soon as possible. ![Air suspension setting indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Suspension_setting2.gif)This is another version of an indicator for an *Air Suspension* system. It is seen as arrows pointing both up and down in black and white in the information screen. The arrows will fill in as the ride height is adjusted up or down. ![Suspension Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Suspension-malfunction-indicator2.gif)![Air suspension indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Air_susp_indicator.gif)A **yellow/amber** picture symbol that shows a car with two arrows under it or the text *AIR SUSP* are other *Suspension Malfunction Indicators*. Here, the symbols are connected to an air suspension system, which has the ability to raise or lower the vehicle. The arrows are meant denote up or down motion. ![Suspension malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Suspension-malfunction-indicator-r.gif)In red, the symbol indicates that the suspension system will not operate. A malfunction in an air suspension system will likely leave the vehicle at the bottom of its height range and thus too close to the ground for anything but the smoothest road surfaces. #### Air Suspension Malfunctions ![Air suspension fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-fault-indicator.gif)![Air suspension fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Air-suspension-fault.gif)![Air suspension fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Air-suspension-fault-indicator.gif)These are *Air Suspension Fault Indicators*. It will illuminate in the event of a problem with the air suspension system. Reducing the vehicle’s speed would be prudent under this condition as vehicle control could be compromised. The **red** version is from Vauxhall. #### Cadillac, GMC Variations ![Air suspension rising indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Air-suspension-1.gif)![Air suspension lowering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/suspension-indicator-green.gif)![Air suspension lowering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Air-suspension-dn-green.gif)A similar set of images are shown here for an SUV or pick-up from **Cadillac** and/or **GMC**. The first will be seen when the suspension system air in this case is raised (up arrow) or lowered (down arrow) changing the ground clearance. It will flash **green** and give an alert to indicate that the vehicle is changing the ride height. ![Suspension mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/suspension-indicator-3.gif)![Entry exit mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Entry-exit-mode.gif)The indicator light with the padlock and two arrows comes on when the air suspension is in Service or Alignment Mode. Three lines below a down arrow indicates the vehicle has been lowered for easy entry or exit (two lines) or low rider mode (three lines). Note that if any symbol appears in **red**, reduce speed and have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Control of the vehicle is likely compromised and potentially dangerous. #### Toyota Variations ![Suspension normal indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-normal.gif)![Suspension manual indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-manual.gif)These two indicators are part of the Electronic Air Suspension system from Toyota, with the fault indicator above. The N indicates normal mode for ordinary driving, and where the height is adjusted automatically. High from High mode is for driving on bumpy roads at below 18 mph. Low mode is used for easier entry or exit and is unavailable when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 8 mph. Either mode can be chosen, but if the speed exceeds those shown, the height automatically returns to normal. The Man. indicator is shown when the auto function is turned off. The air suspension system is then in manual mode. #### Jeep Variations ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Air-suspension-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Air-suspension-indicator-2.gif)And then we move to a set of eight, yes eight symbols from Jeep, all associated with its air suspension system. The first two are *Air Suspension Active Indicators*, which will be on when the system is actively adjusting the ride height up or down. ![Entry-Exit indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Entry-Exit-indicator.gif)![AERO indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AERO-indicator.gif)Next are a series of mode settings in [text](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/). First is the *Entry/Exit Indicator*, which means the vehicle has been lowered to make it easier to get in and out of the vehicle. Next up is the *Air Suspension Aerodynamic (AERO) Height Indicator*, which says that the system is set to optimize aerodynamics. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/OFF-RD-1-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/OFF-RD-2-indicator.gif)Then we have the *OFF RD (road) 1* and *OFF RD 2* settings. As might be expected, the [text symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) are height adjustments to account for off road condition. Setting 1 raises the vehicle and setting 2 is higher still. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Air-suspension-up-indicator.gif)![Air suspension down indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Air-suspension-down-indicator.gif)These are actually earlier versions of the *Air Suspension Indicators*. They simply show up and down arrows in what are likely supposed to be air bladders. They look more like hats and are of course intended to indicate where the vehicle’s height is set. ![Lowering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Lowering-indicator.gif)![Raising indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Raising-indicator.gif)![Alt trailer height indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Alt-trailer-height-indicator.gif)![Bed low indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Bed-low-indicator.gif)These four *Air Suspension Indicators* include a bit of text description, which identifies the function. Up or down arrows are added as well. The first two indicate that the vehicle is being Lowered or Raised. The third, Alt, or alternate, Height, is used when hauling a trailer and automatically keeps the vehicle level. Finally, Bed Low is a simple reminder that the bed has been lowered. #### Ford Variations ![Suspension mode normal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-mode-normal.gif)![Suspension off road mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-off-road-mode-normal.gif)![Suspension sport mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-sport-mode-normal.gif)These are *Suspension Setting Indicators* associated with the Ford Bronco [G.O.A.T.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/g-o-a-t-mode-indicators/) system. Left to right are Normal, with a shock absorber; Off-road, adding the flag and cactus; and Sport, with the cap S, modes. #### Maserati Variations ![Suspension lift malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-lift-malfunction.gif)![Suspension lift overload](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Suspension-lift-overload.gif)These two symbols from Maserati are related to the company’s own Air Suspension System it refers to as a Lift System. The first symbol indicates a fault  with the system and Maserati suggests it not be used until it can be serviced. The second is an overload warning. In this case, relieving some load from the vehicle will restore functionality. ![Vehicle lifting indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Height-rising.gif)![Vehicle lowering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Height-lowering.gif)These two **black** and **white** symbols that include the full length of the vehicle and up and down arrows are used to simply indicate that the vehicle is being lifted (first image) or lowered (second image). ![Sport suspension indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Sport-suspension-indicator.gif)![Hard suspension indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Hard-suspension-indicator.gif)The company also uses these two symbols, which are essentially drive modes. The first features the letter S at the top is a suspension setting for Sport Mode. The second indicates a Hard suspension mode is chosen. ### Linked Systems ![Stability Control Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/stabilty_Control_fault_indicator_2.gif)![Steering Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/steering_trouble_indicator.gif)Since these systems are likely be tied to the vehicle’s *Stability Control System* (as well as the steering system), a second light, similar to the one to the right, may appear as well, indicating that the System has been turned off. [**Click here (first image)**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/power-steering-or-electronic-power-steering-trouble-light/) or [**or here (second image)**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-stability-control-and-fault-indicator-symbols-2/) for more information or see our **[Multiple Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///multiple-warning-lights/ "Multiple Warning Lights")** page for more information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** aero, arrows under car, car symbol, CK SUSP, Comfort Suspension Setting, dashboard symbol, ECS, Electronically Controlled Suspension Malfunction Indicator, entry, exclamation point, exit, flat ground, hat, IDS, line drawn through, off rd 1, off rd 2, pick up, shock absorber, soft, Sport Suspension Setting, spring, uneven line, up and down arrows --- ### [Maximum payload exceeded indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/maximum-payload-exceeded-indicators/) **Published:** November 17, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Maximum payload ![Maximum load indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Max-load-indicator.gif)This is a *Maximum Payload Exceeded Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/) found in some **Jeep** vehicles. If seen, it indicates that the vehicle’s light indicates that automatic load leveling through the Quadra-Lift Air Suspension system cannot operate because the maximum payload may have been exceeded, or load leveling cannot be achieved at the current ride height. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The Quadra-Lift Air Suspension system, under normal circumstances, provides full time load leveling capability along with the benefit of vehicle height adjustment by a dashboard-mounted toggle switch. The vehicle will automatically raise and lower the ride height to adapt to the appropriate driving conditions. Strangely, all enabling or disabling of air suspension features must be done through the vehicle’s Uconnect touchscreen radio. ![Air suspension protection indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Air-suspension-protection-indicator.gif)This has previously been seen as an *Air Suspension Payload Protection Indicator*. As before, it will be on when the maximum payload may has been or is close to being exceeded or load leveling cannot be achieved at its current ride height. Protection mode will automatically be selected in order to protect the air suspension system. The images are that of a pick up truck or SUV with both up and down arrows and a line drawn through showing the system is unavailable for adjustment. ![Suspension mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/suspension-indicator-3.gif)Note that there are a number of other air suspension indicators, as seen to the right, that resemble the one shown above. Check this link for more. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** auto, dashboard symbol, indicator, leveling, load --- ### [Why the alarm sounds when using the mechanical key belonging to the proper vehicle!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/10/why-the-alarm-sounds-when-using-the-mechanical-key-belonging-to-the-proper-vehicle/) **Published:** October 18, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Dead fob icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/app_icon135.gif)Using the mechanical key We just dropped a video on YouTube discussing why using the mechanical key sets off the alarm in the vehicle the key belongs to! We discussed it in a post earlier here, but thought we should inform our subscribers. We note in the middle of our videos that the alarm may sound, but are embarrassed that we didn’t warn viewers from the start! We do now… We are considered re-doing every video in our collection, but won’t. It would actually hurt the channel, as each video’s views would be lost. What we will do is offer a warning in each write-up and hopefully help avoid scaring the living daylights out of everyone… Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. We added the video to our video page [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/video-help/) and the YouTube link is [here](https://youtu.be/yRMlwYu6wak). And the video is below… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** alarm, mechanical key --- ### [Exhaust mode indicator symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/exhaust-mode-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** December 2, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Exhaust mode ![Normal exhaust mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Normal-exhaust-mode.gif)![Baja exhaust mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Baja-exhaust-mode.gif)![Quiet exhaust mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Quiet-exhaust-mode.gif)![Sport exhaust mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sport-exhaust-mode.gif)These are *Exhaust Mode Indicator symbols*. They are an exclusive from Ford and found in new Bronco Raptor models as part of the vehicle’s [G.O.A.T modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/g-o-a-t-mode-indicators/). That is Goes Over Any-type of Terrain (G.O.A.T.) modes. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main *[Pictographic Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)* and scan again!** The exhaust modes literally change the amount of noise emanating from the vehicle. The first one shown, from the left, is Normal mode, where the setting is said to provide a balance of comfort and feedback. Next, showing a cactus plant as a hint, is Baja mode, which is the loudest setting that will likely earn you a ticket for excess noise used anywhere but off-road. Next up is Quiet mode, which is obviously the quietest setting for comfort under all driving conditions. And then finally there is Sport more which adds a little noise for “spirited driving”. Just as our roads are getting quieter with the advance of electric cars… As a final note, a Bronco driver can choose Quiet start, which allows a schedule of exhaust modes in a time window from 1 to 24 hours. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Bronco, cactus, checkered flag, exhaust modes, Ford, pipe image --- ### [Off road+ indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/off-road-indicator/) **Published:** November 16, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Off road+ ![Off road+ indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Off-road-indicator.gif)This is an *Off Road+ Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It is seen in **yellow/amber/orange** when the Off Road+ system found in some **Jeep** vehicles is activated. The system is designed to improve the user experience when using specific Off Road driving modes. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** When in 4L(ow), engine and transmission calibration and traction control is adjusted to lower speeds. When in 4H(igh), engine and transmission calibration and traction control is adjusted to higher speeds. Electronic stability control is turned off. Considerably more detail is available if the vehicle’s owner’s manual. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, indicator, Jeep, off road+ --- ### [Cruise or Speed Control Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/cruise-or-speed-control-text-indicators/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Cruise Control *![Cruise Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cruise_control_indicator.gif "cruise_control_indicator")*This first image is the *Cruise Control Indicator* [light](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/) in [text](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/) form. The light is illuminated when the cruise control is engaged. It is perfectly straightforward, as opposed to the many image [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) below that are now often used in its place. - **First, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue reading below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Note that some manufacturers use this light in **yellow/amber** when the system is on but not engaged. The indicator will also be **yellow/amber** if there is a system malfunction. [See this page.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/cruise-control-indicator-symbols/) ![Cruise Control Main Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Cruise_main_indicator.gif)![Another Cruise Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Cruise_control_indicator_2.gif)Alternatively, some manufacturers use the Text Symbol to the left, *Cruise Main*, to indicate that the cruise control system is turned on. Once a speed is set, it reverts to the Text Symbol to the right, *Cruise Control*. *![Cruise Control Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cruise_control_indicator_symbol.gif "cruise_control_indicator_symbol")![CRUISE + indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CRUISE-indicator.gif)*![Cruise control set indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cruise-control-set.gif)Alternate[ *Cruise Control Indicator*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/cruise-or-speed-control-text-indicators/) [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). These are new symbols that sometimes replaces the simple Text Symbols that remain in use. Unfortunately, it is not immediately obvious to most what this symbol represents, until it is explained. Which itself may explain the combination symbol, also in use seen between the two dial symbols. ![Cruise control ready](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cruise-control-ready.gif)![Cruise control ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cruise_control_ready_indicator.gif)![Cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cruise_control_indicator_bw.gif)![Cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cruise_control_indicator_symbol_wh.gif)![cruise control ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cruise-control-indicator-symbol-gr.gif)Seen in **black** and **white** or **gray** simply means the cruise control system is ready but a speed has not been chosen or cruise control has been cancelled. These are, of course a representation of a speedometer (the dial), with a pointer (arrow) indicating a speed. ![Set Indicator (Cruise Control)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/set_indicator.gif "set_indicator")![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/MPH-indicator.gif)![Set speed indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Set-speed.gif)These are a *Set Indicator* symbol and a *Set Speed* symbol. Some manufacturers use *Set* to indicate that a speed has been chosen. The second and third will include the chosen speed, while the first may be used to indicate a system problem. It will blink if that is the case. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** active cruise control, adaptive cruise control, arrow, car, car symbol, cruise control indicator, Cruise main, dial, instrument cluster light, MPH, speed control --- ### [BTS releases motor fuel prices for October](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/bts-releases-motor-fuel-prices-for-october/) **Published:** November 8, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BTS logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BTS-logo.gif)Motor fuel prices Despite the government shutdown, BTS continues to spew statistics. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) [released monthly motor fuels prices](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdata.bts.gov%2Fstories%2Fs%2FMonthly-Motor-Fuel-Prices%2Fgxhw-fwdh%2F/1/0101019a50556ad2-b608f39e-84be-4066-823f-294320cfee7b-000000/7cfYpZyTB0snIUL6csiNESTFGrxObhvzJrIC0JgwyQk=430) for October 2025. The average price for regular motor gasoline was $3.06 per gallon; down 3.3% from September 2025 and 2.5% from October 2024. By region, the average price for regular motor gasoline in October 2025 and year-over-year change was up on the West Coast ($4.18, 3.9%) and down everywhere else. - Central Atlantic: $3.09 (down 3.1%) - Rocky Mountain: $3.02 (down 6.7%) - New England: $2.97 (down 2.2%) - Midwest: $2.86 (down 5.3%) - Lower Atlantic: $2.84 (down 3.7%) - Gulf Coast: $2.62 (down 3.2%) The average price for diesel no. 2 rose to $3.68 in October 2025, down 1.8% from September 2025, but up 2.6% from October 2024. For additional information and for interactive charts on transportation’s role in the economy and trends, visit BTS’ Transportation Economic Trends. The Bureau also released its monthly [update to National Transportation Statistics (NTS)](https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.bts.gov%2Ftopics%2Fnational-transportation-statistics/1/0101019a3adc771d-2c40f789-c0cc-406a-81e6-5260b5ed09be-000000/FDgwXAg-TM64r1xogHeMtaOPO8fAcgWunR1Lr9HUzcM=429), a guide to historical national-level transportation trends. That can be seen here. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** BTS, fuel prices, statistics, transportation --- ### [Toyota, Lexus EV jump start video dropped on our YouTube Channel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/toyota-lexus-ev-jump-start-video-dropped-on-our-youtube-channel/) **Published:** November 6, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Toyota logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Toyota-logo.gif)EV Jump start We’ve added a new EV jump start video to our YouTube channel for **Lexus** and **Toyota** electric vehicle (EV) drivers. It is the [eighth video in our series](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/electric-vehicle-jump-start-videos/) intended to help drivers of EVs in the inevitable event of a 12-volt battery failure. ![Lexus Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Lexus-Logo.gif)It continues to surprise the motoring public that EVs use a 12-volt battery to actually start the car, much like a 12-volt battery is used to start an internal combustion engine vehicle. And if that battery dies, the EV can in fact be jump started! **Lexus** and **Toyota** offer four electric models, the **RZ 300e** and **450e** and the **bZ** and **bZ4x** respectively. The jump start processes in all models is remarkably similar. However, given a dead start battery, it’s a good bet the driver is locked out, and Lexus adds a degree of difficulty for getting in. The RZ models hide the keyhole, and we include a demonstration to reveal it. The video can be [seen on YouTube](https://youtu.be/Wa28fRZInGQ) or below. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Electric and Electrified Vehicles, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** 12-volt battery, 450e, bZ, bZ4x, dead battery, jump start, Lexus, RZ 300e, Toyota --- ### [We have a new YouTube video getting in a Tesla that has a dead 12-volt start battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/we-have-a-new-youtube-video-getting-in-a-tesla-that-has-a-dead-12-volt-start-battery/) **Published:** September 8, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Tesla Model 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Tesla-Model-3.gif)Dead 12-volt start battery In August of 2024, we got a panicked call from a friend whose car, a **Tesla Model Y**, was giving her real headaches. It turned out to have a dead 12-volt start battery. It needed a jump-start! A number of messages were being displayed in a seemingly random fashion on her instrument panel, but one indicated a problem with the 12-volt battery. Her car is electric, so when she seeing battery caused the panic, but in effect all EVs have 12-volt batteries too, needed to start the electronics. We posted on this at our website and [you can see it here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/yes-your-ev-has-a-12-volt-battery-too/). She was fortunate to have enough power left to actually get in the car. However, no **Tesla** models have mechanical keys available to accomplish this if the 12-volt battery is actually dead. The video demonstrates how to get inside a Tesla if the 12-volt battery dies to start the and so that the battery can be charged or replaced. The instructions are in the owner’s manual, which inside the locked car on the center screen. Each model has are two wires, red and black or positive and negative, available somewhere at the front of the **Tesla** to connect to. The **Model 3**, **Model Y** and **Model S** give identical access behind tow eye cover in the bumper on the left side. The gif file to right is a pretty good demo, but its more difficult in practice. We added the **Model X** and **Cybertruck** as well. You can see the video here on our **Tesla** [page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/06/tesla-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) or on [YouTube here](https://youtu.be/oky6T8qNAiE) or below. We transitioned it to a full jump start video… ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Electric and Electrified Vehicles, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** Cybertruck, dead 12-volt battery, Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y, Tesla --- ### [Jeep re-absorbs Wagoneer prompting several site changes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/11/jeep-re-absorbs-wagoneer-prompting-several-site-changes/) **Published:** November 3, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Jeep logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jeep-logo.gif)Wagoneer **Jeep** has ended its three-year quest to separate the **Wagoneer** model in order to create a new, high end lineup. The company ended this quest a year ago, and we’ve been frankly slow to adjust the website. We now have removed the **Wagoneer** symbols page, doing a complete scan of both the **Jeep** and **Wagoneer** pages to ensure that all relevant symbols and indicators re represented. ![Night Vision On](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Night-vision-on.gif)This review necessitated a single addition to the **Jeep** page — a gray scale symbol for night vison (right). It indicates that the system is turned on but has not detected anything in infrared light. Next up, we rolled the **Wagoneer** open and start pages into the Jeep counterparts. Starting the vehicles are identical beginning in 2020, so no changes were needed. ![GLC key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Wagoneer-key-hole.gif)However, opening the **Wagoneer** requires a little more finesse that all other Jeep models, so we rolled the instructions into the **Jeep** page (right). Finally, links to the now deleted pages were deleted from the introductory pages for both dashboard symbols and open and start help. We’ve also moved the full **Jeep** update to next on the calendar. The **Jeep** [symbols page is here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/jeep-warning-lights-and-symbols/) and the [open and start pages begin here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/jeep-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales, Dead Key FOBS --- ### [Subaru sacrifices a glove box for radiant heating](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/subaru-sacrifices-a-glove-box-for-radiant-heating/) **Published:** September 2, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Subaru Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Subaru-Logo.gif)Radiant heating A recent [piece from InsideEVs](https://insideevs.com/news/770588/subaru-solterra-no-glove-box/) began by stating that the updated **Subaru Solterra** does not have a glove box. The reason for this was that the space was needed for a radiant heating device, which is supposed to use less energy than either a heat pump or resistance heating. This seemed odd a needed to be explored further. Surely the radiant heat needs a source! First to clarify, radiant heat warms objects directly through electromagnetic waves, a method of heat transfer. In the case of the **Solterra**, thin-film technology is used as the heat source. However, an electric current is used to create the heat — which is resistance heating. In traditional resistance heating, a coil, generally made of copper and large compared to the film, is heated by an electric current. Air is then blown over the coil to heat the air in the vehicle. Radiant heat bypasses atmospheric heating and instead transferring the heat to solid objects. Like people. The process uses far less electricity. One puzzle remains. Copper coils [Log Out](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-login.php?action=logout&_wpnonce=7bfdeadc0b)are bulky while thin-films by definition are not. Further they are flexible and can be formed into complex shapes. It suggests that the glove box could remain, with the radiant heat sources applied on remaining surfaces. ![Subaru Solterra dashboard](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Subaru-dashboard.gif)Subaru says only that the car offers radiant leg heating for the driver and front passenger, suggesting the heat source is below the area shown (right). The **Solterra** still has all the traditional equipment needed by the driver (see here), why not a glove box in the broader area shown? Perhaps more information will be forthcoming. Regardless, it remains a very interesting development. And by the way, the **Solterra** still has a heat pump… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** radiant heat, Solterra, Subaru --- ### [Hyundai and Genesis Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries for Hyundai and Genesis Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_for_Hyundai_and_Genesis_Vehicles) - [Hyundai EVs](#Hyundai_EVs) - [2020 and newer Sonata](#2020_and_newer_Sonata) - [Hyundai models, 2014-2019](#Hyundai_models_2014-2019) - [Santa Fe and Palisade, 2019 and newer](#Santa_Fe_and_Palisade_2019_and_newer) - [Hyundai overview update, pre-2014](#Hyundai_overview_update_pre-2014) - [2014 and newer Hyundai models](#2014_and_newer_Hyundai_models) - [Pre-2014 Sonata](#Pre-2014_Sonata) - [Pre-2014 Genesis models](#Pre-2014_Genesis_models) - [Pre-2014 Equus](#Pre-2014_Equus) - [2020 and newer Genesis](#2020_and_newer_Genesis) - [Key fob battery replacement](#Key_fob_battery_replacement) - [Pre-2014 Hyundai fob](#Pre-2014_Hyundai_fob) - [Post-2014 Hyundai fob](#Post-2014_Hyundai_fob) - [2020 and newer Hyundai fob](#2020_and_newer_Hyundai_fob) ## ![Hyundai logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hyunda-logo.gif)How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries for Hyundai and Genesis Vehicles **We have thirteen videos offering help to Hyundai, Kia and Genesis drivers for Key Not Working.** ### Hyundai EVs **This video covers Hyundai electric models exclusively.** —————————————————————— ### 2020 and newer Sonata **This covers Hyundai Sonata models 2020 and newer.** ——————————————————————- ### Hyundai models, 2014-2019 **This video assembles all keyless start Hyundai models together.** ——————————————————————- ### Santa Fe and Palisade, 2019 and newer **A new video exclusively for driver of the newest Santa Fe and new Palisade model, which has a unique requirement for revealing the key hole.** ——————————————————————- ### Hyundai overview update, pre-2014 **An updated video confirming the open and start process in newer Hyundai models.** ——————————————————————- ### 2014 and newer Hyundai models **This video offers help with the newest Hyundais and Kias.** ——————————————————————- ### **Pre-2014 Sonata** **Here’s a video of the procedure for early Hyundai Sonatas.** ——————————————————————- ### Pre-2014 Genesis models **This one covers early Genesis models.** ——————————————————————- ### Pre-2014 Equus **And a video for a Kia Optima built before 2014, a Kia Soul and a Hyundai Equus.** ——————————————————————- ### 2020 and newer Genesis **Here’s the new Genesis line, updated.** ——————————————————————- ### Key fob battery replacement #### Pre-2014 Hyundai fob **A video of us replacing the battery in an early Kia, Hyundai dead key fob or remote control.** ——————————————————————- #### Post-2014 Hyundai fob **This is a video replacing the battery in the newer Hyundai fob, 2014 and after.** ——————————————————————– #### 2020 and newer Hyundai fob **This video covers key fobs introduced in 2020.** Models examined include Sedona, Genesis, Borrego, Mohave, G70, G80, G90, GV80, Azera, Veloster, Venue, Sonata, and Equus. Model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, Equus, Forte, Genesis, hyundai, Kia, optima, remote control, Sonatas, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Venue, won't open, won't start --- ### [Kia Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/kia-videos-help-for-key-not-working/) **Published:** October 31, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries for Kia Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_for_Kia_Vehicles) - [Kia EV9](#Kia_EV9) - [Kia Soul EV](#Kia_Soul_EV) - [Most Kia models, post 2014](#Most_Kia_models_post_2014) - [Pre-2014 Sorento, Sportage and Forte](#Pre-2014_Sorento_Sportage_and_Forte) - [Pre-2014 Optima and Soul](#Pre-2014_Optima_and_Soul) - [Key fob battery replacement](#Key_fob_battery_replacement) - [Pre-2014 Kia fob](#Pre-2014_Kia_fob) - [Post-2014 Kia fob](#Post-2014_Kia_fob) - [2019 and later Kia fob](#2019_and_later_Kia_fob) ## ![Kia Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kia-Logo.gif)How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries for Kia Vehicles **We have eight videos offering help to Kia drivers for Key Not Working.** ### Kia EV9 **This one is exclusive for the Kia EV9 with a unique key hole cover.** —————————————————————— ### Kia Soul EV **This video covers the electric Kia Soul.** —————————————————————— ### Most Kia models, post 2014 **This video offers help with the newest Hyundais and Kias.** —————————————————————— ### Pre-2014 Sorento, Sportage and Forte **Here’s a video of the procedure for early Kia Sorento, Sportage and Forte.** —————————————————————— ### Pre-2014 Optima and Soul And a video for Kia Optima built before 2014, and Kia Soul. —————————————————————— ### Key fob battery replacement #### Pre-2014 Kia fob **Replacing the battery in an early Kia dead key fob or remote control.** —————————————————————— #### Post-2014 Kia fob **Replacing the battery in the newer Kia fob, 2014 and after.** —————————————————————— #### 2019 and later Kia fob **This is the newest side-button key fob.** Models examined include Borrego, Cadenza, EV9, Forte, K900, Niro, Optima, Sorento, Soul and Sportage, model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Borrego, Cadenza, can't get in, dead key battery, Dead key fob, EV9, Forte, K900, Niro, optima, replace battery, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, won't start --- ### [Stabilizer Bar Disconnect indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/stabilizer-bar-disconnect-indicators/) **Published:** December 4, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Stabilizer Bar Disconnect ![Stabilizer bar disconnect indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Stabilizer-bar-disconnected-indicator-gr.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Stabilizer-bar-disconnected-indicator.gif)These are *Stabilizer Bar Disconnect indicators* from a system used by **Toyota**. Stabilizer bar disconnect is a feature that allows the front stabilizer bar to be disconnected automatically for off-road use. This allows for increased front wheel articulation to improve capability and comfort on off-road terrain. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Pictographic Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** When activated, the **gray** indicator is illuminated (first image) indicating that the system is on standby. The stabilizer bar disconnects when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h) and the **yellow/amber/orange** indicator illuminates (second image). If the vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h), the stabilizer bar reconnects and the **gray** indicator is shown again, indicating the system has returned to standby mode. ![Stabilizer disconnect indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SDM-indicator.gif)This one is also used in **Toyota** vehicles. It is an *SDM (Stabilizer with Disconnection Mechanism) indicator*.  It works very similarly to the system discussed above as it switches conditions of the front stabilizer to maintain vehicle stability and drivability on paved road and off-road situations. The indicator remains in **black** and **white** but while the stabilizer is being locked or unlocked, the SDM indicator will flash. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** broken shaft, dashboard symbol, indicator, SDM, Stabilizer Bar, Toyota --- ### [Life detection system off indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/life-detection-system-off-indicator/) **Published:** July 7, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Life detection system ![Life detection system off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Life-detection-system-off.gif)This is a *Life Detection System Off indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)*. 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 display, and the center display will show a text prompt. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The system uses as sensor to check all passenger spaces for living beings after the vehicle is powered off. If a child or pet or is detected, the driver will be reminded through alarms or intervention measures not to leave them inside. A mobile phone message will also be sent and, best of all, the Climate Control will be turned on and set to Auto mode. **![Interior presence detection off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Interior-presence-detected.gif)Volvo** has begun the use of a less sophisticated *Interior Presence Detection* system that monitors seats and seat belt use and the use of doors and issues an alert if it suspects that passengers, pets or belongings are still inside when the driver’s door is opened after a drive. The symbol to the left will be seen when the system is off. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** climate control, indicator, life detection, occupied seat, symbol --- ### [Differential Lock and Axle Lock Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/center-differential-lock-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** October 14, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Differential Lock](#Differential_Lock) - [All Wheel Drive Versions](#All_Wheel_Drive_Versions) - [Rear and Electronic Differential Lock Indicators](#Rear_and_Electronic_Differential_Lock_Indicators) - [Front Differential Version](#Front_Differential_Version) - [Full System Fault](#Full_System_Fault) - [Full Systems Locked](#Full_Systems_Locked) - [Lexus, Toyota symbols](#Lexus_Toyota_symbols) ## Differential Lock *![Differential Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/differential_lock.gif "differential_lock")*![4WD Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4wd_lock_indicator_2.gif)![4wd lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4wd_lock_indicator_3.gif)These are all versions of *Differential Lock Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/)s, the first being *Center Differential Lock* indicators. The option to lock the differential may be available in an all-wheel drive vehicle. Turn it on only if you become stuck in mud or snow, or if you are driving on a loose surface off road at low speeds. A symbol featuring all four wheels will appear on the instrument panel when the lock is in use. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue reading below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If seen as a picture, they will look like line drawings or stick figures with an X or the word LOCK or a padlock image in it. And there is much more to know. Any traction control feature in the vehicle will be deactivated by this action as well, so that the traction of all four wheels can be used. ### All Wheel Drive Versions ![All wheel drive low indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/All-wheel-drive-low-indicator.gif)This version, an *AWD LOW* indicator, also says that the vehicles axles are locked together in low gear. All the wheels will turn at the same rate, and should only be operated at low speed in slippery conditions, which is also why this indicator and all the others are shown in **yellow/amber**, as a caution not to move too fast or on dry pavement. ![All Wheel Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/all_wheel_lock.gif)![AWD lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AWD-lock-indicator.gif)If this system is accidentally engaged, your vehicle will hitch and buck and feel like it is going to tear itself apart at normal speeds. Come to a stop and look for the symbol on your dash or console and disengage the system. Drive forward or backward a few feet to complete the disengagement. ![Differential lock malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Differential-lock-malfunction.gif)This version, seen in black and white, is seen in the information display and will be accompanied by a text explanation. The open circle in the center indicates a malfunctioning differential lock. Again, a helpful explanation will be seen with the warning light, although resolving the problem will likely require a qualified repair shop. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DIFF-lock-indicator.gif)![AWD Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/awd_lock_indicator.gif)The indicator may turn up as symbols in all text, like the *Diff (differential) Lock* or *All Wheel Drive* *(AWD) Lock Indicators* shown here to the left. They mean the same as the images above. ### Rear and Electronic Differential Lock Indicators ![Rear Differential Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/rear_differential_lock.gif)![Electronic Rear Differential Lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/electronic_differential.gif)![Differential locks indicator3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Differential-locks-indicator3.gif)These are *Rear Differential Lock* indicators. The versions on the left features a large closed circle or a pad lock between the two rear (bottom) wheels. The version to the right uses an X in place of the closed circle and is an *Electronic Rear Differential Lock* indicator. Both versions indicate that the two rear wheels have been locked to rotate together. Like the center lock options above, a button or dial on the dashboard or center console has been engaged locking the wheels and can be turned off. #### Front Differential Version ![Front differential lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Front-differential-lock-indicator.gif)As with above, this is a *Front Differential Lock* indicator. All of the same rules and concepts apply. The two front wheels are locked and will turn (rotate) together. In an electronic system, the symbols will go gray if the speed is excessive, meaning the differential is automatically unlocked. #### Full System Fault ![Differential locks fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Differential-locks-fault-indicator.gif)The exclamation point indicates a malfunction on the differential lock system. It is likely electronic, so try restarting the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with an Information Display and a CHECK DIFFERENTIAL or DIFFERENTIAL MALFUNCTION message is shown, contact your dealer. If the vehicle hitches and bucks like a bronco at speeds above 20 MPH and the Lock cannot be disengaged, reduce speed and go straight to your dealer or service center, or have the vehicle towed. #### Full Systems Locked ![Front Axle Lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Front_lock.gif)![Rear Axle Lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Rear_lock.gif)![Differential locks indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Differential-locks-indicator.gif)There are now options to lock either or both of the front and rear axles electronically from some manufacturers. These padlock images are *Front* and *Rear Axle Lock Indicator* symbols. The image with the double locks indicate that both front and rear locks have been engaged. To activate the system, pressing an axle lock switch once locks the rear axle, while a second press locks the front axle. The indicators will be lit. The indicators will flash prior to being fully locked or unlocked. The axle locks will disengage if the vehicle is taken out of 4L (Low) range, or the ignition switch is turned off. #### Lexus, Toyota symbols ![Front-differential-lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Front-differential-lock3.gif)![Differential Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/differential_lock.gif)![Rear differential lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Rear-differential-lock4.gif)**Lexus** has managed, in a single vehicle, the **LX700**, to set up six separate images. **Toyota** uses two of them in their **4-Runner** models. We’ll start with what are malfunction indicators, two of which have been seen above. Among other things, the symbols point out that the vehicle is capable of locking axles separately, which can be useful in more extreme situations. The first is a *Front Differential Lock malfunction* indicator. The second is a *Center Differential Lock* malfunction indicator. And as you might expect, the third is a *Rear Differential Lock* malfunction indicator. Each of these indicators will appear and also flash to indicate a problem. ![Front differential lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Front-differential-lock2.gif)![Center differential lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Center_differential_lock.gif)![rear differential lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/rear_differential_lock2.gif)In the same vehicle, the company also adds the three symbols seen to the left. They also indicate the Front, then Center then Rear Differential Locks. In these cases, they are found in the center information display. Each of these indicators will blink while locking or unlocking the respective differential. Once locked, the symbol will remain on. However, if the indicators continue to blink, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the four-wheel drive system. So, even these then serve as malfunction indicators! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** all wheel drive, bucking bronco, car symbol, Center Differential Lock Indicator, dashboard symbol, exclamation point, front, line drawing, padlock, Rear Differential, stick figure, X --- ### [Proactive Driving Assist Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/05/proactive-driving-assist-pda-indicator/) **Published:** May 9, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Proactive Driving Assist ![PDA Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PDA-Indicator.gif)![PDA Indicator in Green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PDA-Indicator-Gr.gif)![PDA Indicator yellow amber](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PDA-Indicator-Or.gif)These are *Proactive Driving Assist Dashboard Indicators* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) system, effectively a self-driving system, is designed to provide some assistance for regular braking and steering operations, as well as helping to prevent the vehicle from approaching too close to a detectable object. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![PDA indicator white](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PDA-indicator-wh.gif)![PDA indicator green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PDA-indicator-gr.gif)![PDA indicator yellow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PDA-indicator-yl.gif)These additional images, used by **Lexus**, are generated in **white** when the system is monitoring for detectable objects; in **green** when a detectable object is crossing the road or is on the side of the road; and in **yellow/amber/orange** when a fault in the system is detected. See below. The manufacturer offers the standard disclaimer related to the status of self driving systems in 2023, stating  that the scope of this assistance is limited and that the driver should perform brake and steering operations as necessary and to not overly rely on the proactive driving assist. The system is also not to be used in poor visibility conditions. PDA offers Obstacle Anticipation Assist for objects detected crossing the road or on the side of the road. It also offers Deceleration Assist, decelerating if a vehicle in front or cutting in front of the vehicle is detected. The system can also detect a curve and decelerate. Finally, it offers Steering Assist, effectively a [Lane Keeping System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/) integrated into PDA. Seen in **white** or **gray scale**, the system is active and in detection mode. In **green**, the system has detected objects and is responding accordingly.  Lane detection and steering symbols will be used in appropriate situations alongside PDA symbols. A **yellow/amber/orange** indicator indicates a malfunction in the system. The information display will have additional information for the driver. Ultimately, your dealer or a good technician will be needed to repair the fault. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car in arcs, car in circles, car sketch, dashboard symbol, instrument panel icon, PDA, Proactive Driving Assist --- ### [Evasive Maneuver Warning Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/evasive-maneuver-warning-indicator/) **Published:** August 4, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Evasive Maneuver ![Evasive maneuver warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Evasive-maneuvre-warning.gif)This is an *Evasive Maneuver Warning* (EMA) or *Evasive Steering Assistance* (ESA) indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/).  Working with **Polestar**‘s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, ESA adds technical assistance to steering to aid in avoiding a collision. It effectively enhances a driver’s reflexes by adding extra steering torque and uses data from the vehicle’s front-mounted camera and radar sensors to calculate a safe path around the obstacle. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Evasive maneuver indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Evasive-maneuver-indicator.gif)Despite being somewhat joined at the hip, **Volvo** also EMA capability but a very different symbol. The company uses the acronym in a circle in **red**.  **Volvo** not only says that steering is temporarily enhanced during an evasive maneuver, it says that the vehicle can perform the maneuver on its own if the driver does not respond. Overall benefits of the system are to help the driver avoid frontal collisions with other objects, guiding the driver to keep a safe path even after swerving, reducing the risk of losing control during an emergency maneuver and initiating braking to reduce the overall severity of a crash. With all this said, we certainly suggest examining the symbol after the maneuver is completed. Meaning, this light, much like stability control lights, can itself be a distraction at a time when the vehicle needs the driver’s full attention. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, EMA, evasive maneuver, instrument panel --- ### [Tire Pressure Monitoring System Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Tire Pressure Monitor ![Tire Pressure Monitor Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tire_pressure_monitor2.gif "tire_pressure_monitor")This is the *Tire Pressure Monitoring System* ([TPMS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)) or *Tire Pressure Monitor* ([TPM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)) warning light [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture symbols"). It is also used as *Flat Tire Monitor* ([FTM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)), which seems redundant. The tell-tale comes on when the inflation on at least one of the tires is reduced about 25% or more. In most cases, that will be about eight pounds. This is easily [the most misunderstood symbol ](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/02/the-single-most-misunderstood-warning-indicator-on-your-instrument-panel/)you will ever see on your instrument panel. - **But first, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below!** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** This is a common light in the fall and winter when outdoor temperatures drop, which has the effect reducing the pressure in your tires—including the spare. This is a bit oversimplified, but cold air takes up less space than warm or hot air. In addition, a single leaking tire will also trigger the light, regardless of season. If you typically park in a warm garage, the light may show up sporadically after the vehicle has been parked outside for a time, and then returned to a garage. This is a normal response to temperature change, but it would be best to ensure that the tires are properly inflated. Remember that your spare tire may be part of the system and its pressure should also be checked. ### More Versions ![Flat tire indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Flat-tire-indicator.gif)This text version simply says *Flat Tire*. While this may seem like it would be obvious to a driver, in truth the pressure in a tire can be very, very low and not result in a large change in the handling of some vehicles. ![Tire pressure warning highlight indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tire-pressure-warning.gif)Many manufacturers now add a symbol or information display image that will highlight the tire or tires that are low on air, like the image to the left. Regardless of the symbol seen, the upshot is this: If your are at high speed, reduce your speed. If the tires do not seem to be visually low, it is likely safe to proceed to the nearest service station. The TPMS system will tell you when a tire is low, yes, but one of them leaking quickly, i.e. a single highlighted tire, is a greater danger. ![Rare Tire Pressure Light w/Arrows](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tire_pressure_arrow.gif)This version features two arrows pointing at a ball in the center. It is most commonly found on a reset button on the dash, if one exists. It can, however, show up on the instrument panel of older vehicles and likely means that the system needs to be reset or could mean that a tire is low as well. Regardless, the tire pressures must be checked for the sake of safety. ![TPMS Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/TPMS_indicator.gif)This light holds the system’s primary acronym, TPMS. It is a Malfunction Indicator only. If your vehicle is equipped with this additional tell tale and it remains lit, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not operating and needs to be checked by a qualified repair facility. If your vehicle has only the picture symbols, they will flash to indicate an actual malfunction. Finally, it is important to note that the light could be activated by other factors. These include radio interference interrupting the system. This will clear when the signal is left behind. Or a wheel, such as the spare, may have been mounted on the vehicle that is not equipped with the TPMS sender. To be safe, please check your tires… ![TPMS light load indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TPMS-light-load-indicator.gif)Last but not least, this bit of silliness offers a different twist. It is the *Tire Pressure Monitoring System Light Load* indicator. It illuminates to confirm that the load setting is selected. It appears in black and white as the same slice of a tire, but with a feather inside. The setting essentially tells the TPMS system to expect lower tire pressures, as there is little loading inside the vehicle. Check out the videos below. And one checking and filling the tires. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) #### **Related posts:** > [The Single Most Misunderstood Warning Indicator on Your Instrument Panel – Part I](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/02/the-single-most-misunderstood-warning-indicator-on-your-instrument-panel/) https://dashboardsymbols.com///2013/08/be-ready-for-your-cars-seasonal-tire-pressure-check/ > [Seven Things to Know About Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/09/seven-things-to-know-about-tire-pressure-monitoring-systems/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** brackets, candle in a glass, car symbol, exclamation point, flat tire monitor, gauge, horse shoe, inflator, instrument cluster light, sporadic, tell tale, tire pressure monitoring system, warning symbol --- ### [Seven Things to Know About Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/09/seven-things-to-know-about-tire-pressure-monitoring-systems/) **Published:** September 16, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Know Your TPMS](#Know_Your_TPMS) - [1) Not a problem with the car](#1_Not_a_problem_with_the_car) - [2) As the air cools](#2_As_the_air_cools) - [3) Not a leak](#3_Not_a_leak) - [4) This light is a malfunction](#4_This_light_is_a_malfunction) - [5) Is it flashing?](#5_Is_it_flashing) - [6) One tire or all?](#6_One_tire_or_all) - [7) A simple fix](#7_A_simple_fix) - [Related posts and videos:](#Related_posts_and_videos) ## Know Your TPMS Its Fall (2014) and time once again for your car’s equivalent of Seasonal Affective Disorder, your *Tire Pressure Monitoring System* or **[TPMS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms/")**. If equipped, one of the two **TPMS** warning indicators shown will soon attempt to get your attention (Drivers most commonly describe the lights as horseshoes with exclamation points or arrows in them but they are actually a “slice” of a tire). Here are seven things you should know about **TPMS**. ### ![Tire Pressure Monitor Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tire_pressure_monitor2.gif)1) Not a problem with the car Unlike any other **yellow/amber** or **red** light, these indicators do not normally point to a problem with the car. Rather they are meant to inform. It may be annoying, but the light is doing its job and alerting you to the risk of low tire pressure. ### ![Rare Tire Pressure Light w/Arrows](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tire_pressure_arrow.gif)2) As the air cools The light comes on (first) in the fall primarily because air shrinks when it cools. So as autumn takes hold and the weather cools, the air in your tires—including the spare—will shrink causing the pressure in your tires to go down. If you are fortunate enough to have a system that also shows the actual pressure in your tires, you will be able to see that they have all “lost” the same amount of pressure. ### 3) Not a leak If the cause is cold weather, no air has actually been lost – it is simply that the existing air is no longer capable of filling the same space! In colder climates, you will likely be prompted to add air to your tires two or three times before the onset of spring. Note that tires will warm while driving, and so the light may resolve itself after a few miles. You will see the light again once the tires cool down. Also, if you garage your vehicle at night, you may only see the light while out and about in the cool air, which can be confusing. ### ![TPMS Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/04/TPMS_indicator.gif)4) This light is a malfunction The text indicator, **[TPMS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")**, is a *Malfunction Indicator* only. If your vehicle is equipped with this additional tell tale and it remains lit, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not operating and needs to be checked by a qualified repair facility. ### 5) Is it flashing? If your vehicle has only the picture symbols AND there is a malfunction, the indicator will flash. Have it checked by a qualified repair facility. ### 6) One tire or all? Do not ignore the possibility that one tire may have picked up a nail or other object and is actually leaking air. This will activate the same warning light. Make a visual inspection of your tires any time the light comes on. A leaking tire will quite likely look “flatter” than the other three. Get to your favorite service department fast! ### 7) A simple fix No other system in your car requires attention due to the season! Fortunately, the cure is relatively simple, and while service departments dislike the annoyance of constant calls regarding **TPMS** light “trouble” in the fall, most will check and refill your tires at no cost. After all, they will and should be happy to have you available for additional service! And finally, if your car is NOT equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, your tires will still need some seasonal help. Check your tire pressures! #### **Related posts and videos:** https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/09/tire-pressure-monitoring-system/ TPMS video. And this one, helping you fill your tires! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrows, cool air, exclamation point, horseshoes, seasonal, tire pressure monitoring system, TPMS --- ### [Tow Bar Not Locked Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/09/tow-bar-not-locked-indicator/) **Published:** September 28, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Tow Bar Not Locked ![Tow connection indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Tow-ball.gif)![Hitch not locked indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Hitch-not-locked.gif)![Towbar unlocked](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Towbar-unlocked.gif)![Tow bar unlocked indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tow-bar-unlocked.gif)![Tow bar unlocked](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Tow-bar-unlocked-2.gif)These are *Tow Bar Not Locked Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). If equipped, the indicator will be seen if a towed vehicle is not properly connected to the tow bar. The symbols are seen as a hooked rod or bar with a ball shape at the high end, one adding a padlock, and one showing the back of a vehicle with the ball sticking out and an exclamation point, all but one in **yellow/amber/orange**. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The only remedy is to check the tow bar connection and correct a disconnect. Otherwise, an electrical problem is indicated. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** ball, padlock, TOW, trailer --- ### [External Sound System Fault Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/external-sound-system-fault-indicator/) **Published:** March 26, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## External Sound System ![External Sound System Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/external_sound_system.gif "external_sound_system")![Pedestrian Sound Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pedestrian_sound.gif "pedestrian_sound")![Pedestrian sound fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pedestrian-sound-fault.gif)![EV sound off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EV-sound-off.gif)These are *External Sound System Fault Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). An External Sound System is used and mandated in most electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrid vehicles operating in EV mode to alert pedestrians to the presence of the vehicle. - **But continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Pedestrian sound off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Pedestrian-sound-off.gif)![Acoustic protection off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Acoustic-protection.gif)![Electric sport sound off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Electric-sport-sound-off.gif)![Electric vehicle sound off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Electric-vehicle-sound-off.gif)![External sound system fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/External-sound-system-fault.gif)These lights, showing curved lines emanating from a car, with or without the word OFF, indicate a problem with system, which must be addressed by your dealer or qualified service center. Variations exist in color (**red** or **yellow/amber/orange**) and style. A speaker is shown with the car in most of the images. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, car symbol, check, curved lines coming from a car, dashboard symbol, electric vehicles, EVs, External Sound System Indicator, hybrid, off, red, speaker --- ### [Vehicle status indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/vehicle-status-indicators/) **Published:** October 10, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Vehicle status ![Vehicle status indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Vehicle-status-indicator-r.gif)![Vehicle status indicator yao](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Vehicle-status-indicator-yao.gif)These are *Vehicle Status Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)* used by **Volvo**. If it is seen in **red**, there is at least one critical level notification in the vehicle status view. In **yellow/amber/orange** the symbol indicates that there is an important vehicle status notification. In either case, go to the vehicle status view to see what the issue is and resolve it as soon as possible. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The indicators are a part of **Volvo**‘s Pilot Assist, which relies on the accurate detection and identification of surrounding traffic and road conditions. Some vehicle faults can affect the availability of driver support features. The vehicle status view will tell a driver if there are any indicated issues. Detection systems include information from cameras, radar units and other sensors. The detection system cannot handle all driving, traffic, weather or road conditions. Refer to the owner’s manual under detection types, how they work and their limitations to better understand how Pilot Assist’s performance can be affected. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car, clip board, vehicle status --- ### [SOS Feature Malfunction Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/08/sos-feature-malfunction-indicator/) **Published:** August 14, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## SOS Feature ![SOS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SOS_indicator.gif)![SOS malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SOS-malfunction.gif)![SOS fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SOS-4.gif)These are *SOS Feature Malfunction Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-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 transmission. The symbol is nothing more than the letters SOS with the image of an old-style telephone receiver right side up or upside down. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![SOS not ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SOS-not-ready.gif)This version, SOS NOT READY, would be seen in black and white in the the information screen. It is also a malfunction indicator telling the driver the system is not available, with no indication as to why. ![SOS battery fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SOS-battery.gif)![SOS battery fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SOS-battery-fault.gif)Finally, these versions, one with a household-looking battery looking image with the letters SOS inside, and the other with just SOS an exclamation point, indicates that the battery necessary to power the SOS system is not available. Unfortunately, this may include the moments after a crash, where the power may be severed. This scenario makes it difficult to image what will power the warning light, but the manufacturer wishes to cover all bases… SOS is a roadside assistance service that must be subscribed to in most cases. It may be available for free for a limited time in new vehicles. And of course, the vehicle must be equipped to accommodate it. A problem with the SOS feature may be as simple as a lack of signal or as serious as an electronics failure. In the latter case, a qualified service shop will be needed. ![Emergency assist fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Emergency-assist-fault.gif)![Emergency assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Emergency-assist-indicator.gif)Don’t confuse the symbols above with these two to the left. It is a related but distinct system. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/06/emergency-assist-indicator/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, dashboard symbol, malfunction, SOS, telephone handle, telephone receiver, yellow --- ### [New jump start video dropped on YouTube for Polestar and Volvo EV drivers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/new-jump-start-video-dropped-on-youtube-for-polestar-and-volvo-ev-drivers/) **Published:** October 7, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Volvo Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/volvo-logo.gif)![Polestar-logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polestar-logo-1.gif)Jump start video Well this one took a long time to assemble, but we have now dropped a new jump start video exclusively for **Polestar** as well as **Volvo EV** models. We spent an inordinate amount of time chasing down information on the so-called 12-volt terminal. This is a connection point used by **Polestar 3** and **4** as well as the **Volvo EX30** and **EX90**. We found the versions used by each company but neither company offers an actual jump start process for these vehicles. ![12 V terminal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/12-V-terminal.gif)In fact, **Volvo** told us flat out that there is no jump start process available. Their cars need to be towed to a dealer for whatever repair is necessary, at least until the companies come face to face with right to repair laws. Both companies require a 12-volt charger be connected, rather than a jump box or another vehicle. This is to protect the electronics connected to the battery. In addition, the use of a charger leads us to believe that the vehicles may become drivable after being connected for a time. We will update everyone if and when we can verify this. In other words, no one we spoke with is aware of finding one of these models with a dead start battery as yet. You can see the [new video here](https://youtu.be/m4URnrXVxDo). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** 12-volt terminal, 3, 4, EC40, EX30, EX40, EX90, jump start, Polestar 2, Volvo, XC40 --- ### [Audi and Volkswagen Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Audi and Volkswagen Vehicles ### **We now have 21 videos offering help to Audi and VW drivers with Key Not Working** **This video covers A3 and Q3 models, 2020 and newer, hiding the key hole.** ———————————————————————- **This demonstrates replacing the battery in a late model VW flip key key fob.** ———————————————————————- **This is a 2022 update of Volkswagen with new start procedures in new model, including the ID.4.** ———————————————————————- **This one updates (in 2020) Volkswagen using a new Atlas model. The start procedure is changed somewhat and we cover difficulties encountered when trying to get at the key hole in an Atlas and a Golf.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video covers replacing the battery in a Volkswagen key fob. This one features an embedded mechanical key.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Here we have a 2020 update for the Audi Q7.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video consolidates all we have on Audi models — through 2018.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **So, we did the compilation above and Audi creates a new key fob and new back up locations. Q8 up first.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video covers the new Audi A5, which features a new back up start location.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Fixing an Audi flip key remote that won’t work after replacing the battery.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This one covers the battery replacement in flip key key fobs.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Here is the latest (2018) Q5 and A5 procedures. New back-up spot.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video handles Audi A3 and Q3 through 2019 models introduced to North America in the 2015 model year. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video covers the 2017 Audi Q5, which stays old school. It holds our first view of an Audi emergency key.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Video help for Volkswagens, including help with a hidden key hole.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This one covers most pre-2016 Audi models.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **A video exclusive to the new Audi Q7.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **A video of us replacing the battery in an Audi dead key fob or remote control.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Replacing the battery in an updated Audi key fob or remote control.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This one covers replacing the battery in a new generation (2019) key fob from Audi.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Replacing the battery in a VW flip key dead key fob or remote control.** Models covered include the Beetle, CC, e-Golf, Eos, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Toureg, GTI, Routan, Tiguan, Arteon, Atlas, A3, A4,A5, A6, A7, A8, Allroad, Q3, Q5, Q7, R8, RS, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ7, SQ8, TT, TTS,e-tron, and Q8. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Audi, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, hidden key hole, missing key hole, Q7, remote control, Volkswagen, VW --- ### [How to Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/wagoneer-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) **Published:** October 28, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Wagoneer Vehicles. ### Thus far, we have two Videos for Wagoneer owners with Help with Key Not Working. **This first video will get you into and start a new Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer model.** ——————————————————————- **This video will help you replace the battery in the Wagoneer key fob.** Models examined include Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** dead key battery, Dead key fob, Grand Wagoneer, Wagoneer --- ### [Videos: Handling Dead Key Fob Batteries in Vauxhall and Opel Vehicles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/vauxhall-and-opel-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) **Published:** January 27, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open and Start Vauxhall and Opel Vehicles ### We have a single video thus far for Vauxhall and Opel owners with Help with Key Not Working. **This video will help drivers get in and start their Opel or Vauxhall if the key fob has died.** Models examined include Adam, Agila, Ampera, Antara, Astra, Astravan, Cascada, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Grandland X, GTC, Insignia, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, Signum, Tigra, Vectra, Viva, Vivaro, and Zafira. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Adam, Agila, Ampera, Antara, Astra, Astravan, can't get in, Cascada, Combo, Corsa, Crossland X, Dead key fob, Grandland X, GTC, Insignia, Meriva, Mokka, Movano, no key hole, Opel, Signum, Tigra, Vauxhall, Vectra, Viva, Vivaro, won't start, Zafira --- ### [Tesla How to Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/06/tesla-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** June 12, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## 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 features a Model X. We get into and start it.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Here is the Model 3, with some help from the Model 3 Owners Club.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **In this video, we replace the key fob’s battery. Model X only…** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **And here the battery in a Model S fob.** Models covered include the Model X, Model S, Model 3 and Model Y. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, dead key, dead key fob battery, dead remote, Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y, Tesla, won't open, won't start --- ### [Suzuki Video: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/08/suzuki-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** August 27, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Suzuki logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/suzuki-logo.gif)How to Handle Dead Key Fob Batteries in Suzuki Vehicles ### We have but a single video to date with help for Suzuki owners with Key Not Working **The video will help Suzuki owners get in and start keyless start models.** Models covered include the Belano, Grand Vitara, Kizashi, SX4, Swift, APV, Ertiga, XL7, Jimmy, Ciaz, Vitara, Dzire, Ignis, Alto, S-Presso, and Celerio. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't start, dead key battery, keyless start, push button start, Suzuki, won't open --- ### [Subaru Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/02/subaru-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** February 5, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Subaru Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Subaru_Vehicles) - [Get In, Get Started](#Get_In_Get_Started) - [Fob Battery Replacement](#Fob_Battery_Replacement) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Subaru Vehicles **Now two videos for Subaru owners with Help with Key Not Working. The company evidently remains intent on keeping things simple.** ### Get In, Get Started **This video gets us into and starting a push button or keyless start Subaru. We had an Outback, but the procedures are standard across the product line.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### Fob Battery Replacement **Here’s one replacing the battery in the latest style key fob.** Models covered include the BRX, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Tribeca, Crosstrek, WRZ, Ascent, STI, and Outback. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, can't start, Dead key fob, dead smart key battery, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Subaru, won't start --- ### [Porsche Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/08/porsche-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** August 31, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Porsche Vehicles ### **Thus far we have three videos to help Porsche owners with Help with Key Not Working** **This video demonstrates getting into and starting a late model Entry & Drive equipped Porsche with a visible key hole or a key hole hiding behind a split door handle.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This one singles out Porsche models where the key holes are revealed when the door handle is lifted, like the Macan.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Here we replace the battery in a Porsche key fob.** Models covered include the Panamera, Macan, Boxter, and Cayenne. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Cayenne, dead remote battery, entry and drive system, hidden key hole, key fob, Panamara, Porsche, replace battery, smart key --- ### [Nissan and Infiniti Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/nissaninfiniti-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Nissan and Infiniti Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Nissan_and_Infiniti_Vehicles) - [Infiniti QX60](#Infiniti_QX60) - [Infiniti QX30](#Infiniti_QX30) - [Standard Nissan and Infiniti](#Standard_Nissan_and_Infiniti) - [Four Button Fob Battery Replace Update](#Four_Button_Fob_Battery_Replace_Update) - [Three Button Fob Battery Replace](#Three_Button_Fob_Battery_Replace) - [Nissan three button key fob battery replace.](#Nissan_three_button_key_fob_battery_replace) - [Infiniti Fob Battery Replace](#Infiniti_Fob_Battery_Replace) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Nissan and Infiniti Vehicles **We have seven videos offering help to Nissan and Infiniti drivers with Key Not Working.** ### **Infiniti QX60** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Infiniti QX30 **The new Infiniti QX30 holds a BIG surprise…** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Standard Nissan and Infiniti **No Surprises…** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### Four Button Fob Battery Replace Update **An updated video of us replacing the battery in a dead key fob or remote control.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### Three Button Fob Battery Replace #### Nissan three button key fob battery replace. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### Infiniti Fob Battery Replace **And a battery for the square tip Infiniti key fob…** Models covered include the QX30, Altima, 370Z, Armada, Cube, Frontier, GT-R, Juke, Kicks, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, Sentra, Titan, Versa, Xterra, Q40, Q50, Q60, Q70, QX55, QX60, QX70, QX80,and QX50. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Dead key fob, dead remote battery, Infiniti, Nissan, remote control --- ### [Mitsubishi Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/mitsubishi-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) **Published:** October 1, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Mitsubishi Vehicles. ### Thus far, we have two videos for Mitsubishi owners with Help with Key Not Working. **This first video will help Mitsubishi drivers get in and start their cars when the key fob’s battery dies.** Models examined include Eclipse, Mirage, and Outlander. ——————————————————————- **Here we replace the battery in the key fob.** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS --- ### [Mercedes-Benz Videos: Handling Dead Key Fob Batteries](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/mercedes-benz-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Mercedes Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Mercedes_Vehicles) - [2016 and Newer Models](#2016_and_Newer_Models) - [2019 and Newer Models](#2019_and_Newer_Models) - [GLE, GLS and G-Class Models](#GLE_GLS_and_G-Class_Models) - [2017 and Newer Sedans](#2017_and_Newer_Sedans) - [Hidden Key Holes](#Hidden_Key_Holes) - [C-Class Models](#C-Class_Models) - [E-Class Models](#E-Class_Models) - [Tapered Key Fob Battery Replacement](#Tapered_Key_Fob_Battery_Replacement) - [Modern Key Fob Battery Replacement](#Modern_Key_Fob_Battery_Replacement) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Mercedes Vehicles **We have nine videos offering help to Mercedes drivers with Key Not Working.** ### 2016 and Newer Models **This 2024 update of 2016 and newer models update adds two new door handles.** —————————————————————– ### 2019 and Newer Models **This 2024 update of 2019 and newer models update adds a new back up start mark.** —————————————————————– ### GLE, GLS and G-Class Models **This video covers 2019 and newer GLE and GLS SUVs as well as 2024 and newer G-Class SUVs.** —————————————————————– ### 2017 and Newer Sedans **This one covers newer sedans with the latest key fob style and new back up start processes.** ———————————————————————— ### Hidden Key Holes **And a newer version covering the hidden key hole found in some models, now updated to  separate the key fob styles.** —————————————————————————- ### C-Class Models **This one covers the procedures for 2017 and later C-Class models that feature the new key fob style.** ———————————————————————- ### E-Class Models **This one is for the 2017 and later E-Class, also with the new key fob style.** ————————————————————————- ### Tapered Key Fob Battery Replacement **A video of us replacing the battery in a dead key fob or remote control, updated with better battery handling.** ——————————————————————— ### Modern Key Fob Battery Replacement **And another replacing the battery in the newest key fob or remote control style.** Models covered include the GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, A-Class, C-Class, S-Class, E-Class, CLA, CLS, AMG, SLC, SL, G63, B-Class, M-Class, and G550. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** C Class, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, E-Class, GLC, hidden key hole, Mercedes, Mercedes Benz, missing key hole, remote control --- ### [Mazda Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/mazda-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Mazda Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Mazda_Vehicles) - [Seven Mazda videos with Help with Key Not Working](#Seven_Mazda_videos_with_Help_with_Key_Not_Working) - [Update featuring a new door handle from 2019/2020.](#Update_featuring_a_new_door_handle_from_20192020) - [2017 Mazda3](#2017_Mazda3) - [2018 CX9](#2018_CX9) - [Mazda 3, Speed3 and 6 pre-2014](#Mazda_3_Speed3_and_6_pre-2014) - [CX7, CX9, MX-5 and RX8s pre-2014](#CX7_CX9_MX-5_and_RX8s_pre-2014) - [Key fob battery replace, pre-2020](#Key_fob_battery_replace_pre-2020) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Mazda Vehicles ### Seven Mazda videos with Help with Key Not Working **We have seven videos offering help to Mazda drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead.** #### **Update featuring a new door handle from 2019/2020.** ————————————————————– #### **2017 Mazda3** ————————————————————– #### **2018 CX9** ————————————————————– **Post 2013** ————————————————————– #### **Mazda 3, Speed3 and 6 pre-2014** ————————————————————– #### **CX7, CX9, MX-5 and RX8s pre-2014** ————————————————————– #### Key fob battery replace, pre-2020 Models covered include the CX-5, CX-7, CX9, MX-5, RX8, Mazda 3, MazdaSpeed3, and Mazda6. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** 6, CX7, CX9, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, Mazda, Mazda 3, MX-5, remote control, RX8, Speed3 --- ### [Jaguar and Land Rover Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/12/land-rover-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** December 29, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Jaguar and Land Rover Vehicles ### **We now have six videos with help for Jaguar and Land Rover owners with Help for Key Not Working** **This video describes how *not* to get into and start a Jaguar Land Rover with a dead key fob battery.** …………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This is an update of all Jaguar Land Rover models from 2015. A new key fob and door handle featured.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video covers newer Jaguar models.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This one is for 2015 and later vehicles. Land Rover has chosen to hide the key holes.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Here we replace the battery in a Jaguar Land Rover key fob.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. This video covers the newer key fob, post 2018 (roughly). Models covered include the Evoque, F-Pace, Velar, Range Rover, Sport, Defender, Discovery, E-Pace, F-Pace, I-Pace, XE, XF, XJ, XP, and F-type. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Dead key fob, hidden key hole, Jaguar, Land Rover, push button start, smart key --- ### [Maserati Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/maserati-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Maserati Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Maserati_Vehicles) - - [Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte open and start](#Ghibli_GranTurismo_Levante_Quattroporte_open_and_start) - [Levante open and start](#Levante_open_and_start) - [Key fob battery replace, Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte](#Key_fob_battery_replace_Ghibli_GranTurismo_Levante_Quattroporte) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Maserati Vehicles **We have three videos that offers help to Maserati drivers with Key Not Working.** Text and image help [starts here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/11/open-a-maserati-with-a-dead-fob/). We had access to a 2015 Maserati Ghibli, and we can now confirm that the method shown will work with other late model push button start Maserati models. Certainly nothing will be harmed by trying it! #### Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte open and start ——————————————————————- #### Levante open and start **And a second video here, verifying the results from the first, this time with a Levante.** ——————————————————————- #### Key fob battery replace, Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, Quattroporte **And here, we replace the battery in the key fob. No easy feat!** Models covered include the Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, and Quattroporte. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Dead key fob, dead remote battery, Ghibli, Maserati, remote control --- ### [Lincoln Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) **Published:** September 7, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Lincoln Vehicles ## **We now have ten videos offering help to Lincoln drivers with Key Not Working** #### **There is some crossover to some Ford models, but they have their own page [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/)!** **Just added a video covering all Lincoln models.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Here is an update for MKX drivers.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Here’s a 2017 Lincoln MKZ — watch for the quirks!** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video stars the updated (2017) Lincoln Continental.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video is for Ford Mustang, Fusion and Edge, including the hidden key hole, but also covers 2014 and newer Lincoln MKZ and MKZ Hybrid.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video will help with Lincoln Navigator as well as the Ford Taurus, Flex and Expedition.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Video help for the **Lincoln MKT and 2013 MKZ Hybrid** as well as the Ford Explorer, Edge and Fusion.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **A video exclusive to the Lincoln MKC.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **A video of us replacing the batteries in an early style Ford or Lincoln dead key fob or remote control, updated.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **And another video of us replacing the battery in a different Ford/Lincoln key fob or remote control.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This one has us replacing the battery in the newest Ford and Lincoln key fob.** Models covered include the Aviator, Corsair, MKC, MKX, MKT, Nautilus, Hybrid, Navigator, MKZ, and Continental. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, Continental, dead key battery, Dead key fob, dead remote control, hybrid, Lincoln, MKT, MKZ, Navigator, won't start --- ### [Ford Videos: How to Handle Dead Key Fob Batteries](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Ford Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Ford_Vehicles) - [Twenty Videos](#Twenty_Videos) - [2021 SUV Update](#2021_SUV_Update) - [2021 Truck Update](#2021_Truck_Update) - [Sedan Compilation](#Sedan_Compilation) - [Ranger](#Ranger) - [F-Series Console Shift](#F-Series_Console_Shift) - [Ecosport](#Ecosport) - [Explorer](#Explorer) - [Expedition](#Expedition) - [Mustang](#Mustang) - [Fusion, Post 2017](#Fusion_Post_2017) - [F-Series](#F-Series) - [Mustang, Fusions, Edge](#Mustang_Fusions_Edge) - [Fusion Hybrid, Post 2016](#Fusion_Hybrid_Post_2016) - [Edge](#Edge) - [Taurus, Flex, Expedition](#Taurus_Flex_Expedition) - [Explorer, Ede, Fusion](#Explorer_Ede_Fusion) - [Fob Battery Replacement](#Fob_Battery_Replacement) - [Old Style Fob](#Old_Style_Fob) - [Another Old Style Fob](#Another_Old_Style_Fob) - [Latest Fob](#Latest_Fob) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Ford Vehicles ### Twenty Videos **We now have twenty videos offering help to Ford drivers with Help for Key Not Working.** **There is some crossover with Lincoln models, but they have their own page [here!](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/)** #### 2021 SUV Update **This video updates (in 2021) keyless start Ford SUVs with a dead key fob battery — all of them…** ——————————————————————- #### 2021 Truck Update **This video updates keyless start Ford trucks with a dead key fob battery for 2021.** ——————————————————————– #### Sedan Compilation **This video compilation covers all push button start Ford sedans with dead key fob batteries. The video will get you in and started.** ——————————————————————– #### Ranger **This one covers the new Ford Ranger model. We’ll get you in and started.** ——————————————————————– #### F-Series Console Shift **This one covers center console shift F-150 pick-ups.** ——————————————————————– #### Ecosport **This latest video covers the EcoSport.** ——————————————————————– #### Explorer **This video is updated for Ford Explorer drivers exclusively.** ——————————————————————– #### Expedition **The Ford Expedition features a new entry and start back up method for the 2018 model year.** #### Mustang **This video updates the Ford Mustang exclusively.** ——————————————————————– #### Fusion, Post 2017 **An update for Ford Fusion owners, post 2017 models.** ——————————————————————– #### F-Series **This one updates a previous video for Ford F-series Pick-up Owners.** ——————————————————————– #### Mustang, Fusions, Edge **This video for Ford Mustang, Fusion and Edge, including the hidden key hole. It also covers 2014 and newer Lincoln MKZ and MKZ Hybrid.** ——————————————————————– #### Fusion Hybrid, Post 2016 **This video updates the Ford Fusion Hybrid for 2017. A new key and back up location.** ——————————————————————– #### Edge **This one is exclusive to the Ford Edge.** ——————————————————————– #### Taurus, Flex, Expedition **This video will help with Ford Taurus, Flex and Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.** ——————————————————————– #### Explorer, Ede, Fusion **Video help for the Ford Explorer, Edge and Fusion and Lincoln MKT and 2013 MKZ Hybrid.** ——————————————————————– Early Flex, Expedition **This updated video covers the Ford Flex and Expedition.** ——————————————————————- ### Fob Battery Replacement #### Old Style Fob **A video of us replacing the batteries in a dead key fob or remote control, updated.** ——————————————————————– #### Another Old Style Fob **And another video of us replacing the battery in a different Ford key fob or remote control.** ——————————————————————– #### Latest Fob **This one has us replacing the battery in the newest Ford and Lincoln key fob.** Models covered include the Ranger, Explorer, Expedition, Taurus, Fiesta, GT, F-150, C-Max, F-250, Focus, EcoSport, Mustang, F-series, Fusion, Edge, Flex,  and Hybrid. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** can't get in, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, EcoSport, Edge, F-series, Fiesta, Flex, Ford, Fusion, GT, hidden key hole, hybrid, Lincoln, missing key hole, Mustang, Ranger, remote control, Taurus, trucks, won't start --- ### [GMC Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/gmc-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in GMC Vehicles** ### **We now have seven videos offering help to GMC drivers with Help for Key Not Working.** #### Battery replacement videos are at the end of the list. **Here we’ve made a compilation of GMC SUVs and Pick ups covering 2021 through 2024 models.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video one covers the GMC Yukon on its own.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **In this video, we have a GMC Acadia in hand. The next one used a stand-in.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Here’s a video demonstration for keyless start GMC Acadia and Terrain owners.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This video will help with getting in and starting the GMV Yukon, as well as the Cadillac Escalade and the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Replacing the battery in a GMC fob in use since 2021.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **This one covers GMC key fobs used in keyless start models.** Models covered include the Denali, Yukon, Acadia, and Terrain. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acadia, can't get in, dead key battery, GMC, key fob, remote control, Terrain, won't start, Yukon --- ### [Holden Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/11/holden-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) **Published:** November 5, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Holden Vehicles ### We have three videos for Holden owners with Help for Key Not Working **This video is a compilation of five models.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Flip key key fob battery replace.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. **Traditional key fob battery replacement.** Models covered include the Commodore, Acadia, Equinox, Spark and Trax. ——————————————————————- Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acadia, can't get in, Commodore, dead key battery, Equinox, hidden key hole, Holden, key fob, remote control, Spark, Trax, won't start --- ### [Honda and Acura Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/12/honda-acura-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** December 30, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Honda and Acura Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Honda_and_Acura_Vehicles) - [Ten videos for Honda and Acura owners](#Ten_videos_for_Honda_and_Acura_owners) - [Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX](#Honda_Prologue_and_Acura_ZDX) - [2022 Update](#2022_Update) - [All Models through 2023](#All_Models_through_2023) - [2017 Update](#2017_Update) - [2020 Update](#2020_Update) - [Early Acura Fob](#Early_Acura_Fob) - [Honda Key Fob](#Honda_Key_Fob) - [New Acura Fob](#New_Acura_Fob) - [Another Newer Acura Fob](#Another_Newer_Acura_Fob) - [Fob for Acura and Honda EVs](#Fob_for_Acura_and_Honda_EVs) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Honda and Acura Vehicles ### Ten **videos for Honda and Acura owners** #### Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX **This video will help owners of 2024 and newer Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX EVs** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **2022 Update** **This one is a 2022 Acura update featuring new key fobs.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **All Models through 2023** **All Honda and late model Acura models are represented. Kudos to Honda Motors for a very simple, straightforward process and for NOT hiding the key hole (until 2024)!** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **2017 Update** **An update with a 2017 model Honda.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **2020 Update** **An update with an Acura model.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **Early Acura Fob** **And one here replacing the battery in a common key fob.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **Honda Key Fob** **And one featuring a new Honda key fob. Be VERY careful with these fobs!** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **New Acura Fob** **This one covers the new-style Acura fob. Be careful here too!** #### **Another Newer Acura Fob** **And an even newer style Acura fob!** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### Fob for Acura and Honda EVs This one is for Prelude and ZDX drivers. Models covered include the ILX, MDX, NSX, RDX, RL, RLX, TL, TSX, TLX, ZDX, Civic, Accord. Crosstour, CR-V, CR-Z, Fit, Odyssey, Pilot, Prologue, Clarity, and HR-V. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acura, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, Honda, push button start, Snart key --- ### [Chevrolet Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Chevrolet Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Chevrolet_Vehicles) - [Nineteen Videos](#Nineteen_Videos) - [Equinox, Post 2019](#Equinox_Post_2019) - [Blazer, Post 2019](#Blazer_Post_2019) - [SUVs, Pick ups, 2021 update](#SUVs_Pick_ups_2021_update) - [SUVs Pick ups Pre 2021](#SUVs_Pick_ups_Pre_2021) - [Bolt](#Bolt) - [Impala](#Impala) - [Sonic](#Sonic) - [Cruze, Post 2017](#Cruze_Post_2017) - [Malibu](#Malibu) - [C6, C7 Corvette](#C6_C7_Corvette) - [Another C6, C7 Corvette](#Another_C6_C7_Corvette) - [Camaro](#Camaro) - [Escalade, Tahoe, Suburban](#Escalade_Tahoe_Suburban) - [Cruze, Pre 2017](#Cruze_Pre_2017) - [Volt](#Volt) - [Key Fob Battery Replacement](#Key_Fob_Battery_Replacement) - [Post 2021 Fob](#Post_2021_Fob) - [Same Fob, Updated](#Same_Fob_Updated) - [Malibu Fob](#Malibu_Fob) - [Flip Key](#Flip_Key) ## **How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Chevrolet Vehicles** **We now have nineteen videos offering help to Chevrolet drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead.** **Battery replacement videos are at the end of the list.** ### Nineteen Videos #### Equinox, Post 2019 **This video covers the latest Equinox models. It also will help with newer Cruze, Sonic and Blazer models.** ———————————————————————— #### Blazer, Post 2019 **Here’s the new Blazer model.** ———————————————————————- #### SUVs, Pick ups, 2021 update **This updates opening and starting Chevrolet SUVs and Pick-ups adding changes to Suburban and Tahoe models starting in 2021.** ———————————————————————- #### SUVs Pick ups Pre 2021 **This combines all push button start Chevrolet SUVs and Pick-ups.** ——————————————————————- #### Bolt **This video is owners of the electric Bolt. We used the Volt as a stand in but the back up processes are nearly identical.** ——————————————————————- #### Impala **This video updates the Impala.** ——————————————————————- #### Sonic **This is the Chevy Sonic. The Turbo model is the first to feature keyless start.** ——————————————————————- #### Cruze, Post 2017 **This video updates the Chevy Cruze, which has important back up changes in the 2017 model.** ——————————————————————- #### Malibu **This video features a 2017 Malibu. It is hiding its key hole.** ——————————————————————- #### C6, C7 Corvette **Updated video help for Coupes. The video will help with getting into and starting the Chevrolet Corvette (C6 and C7). It also will help with the Cadillac CTS or ELR Coupes. And getting out, if you need to!** ——————————————————————- #### Another C6, C7 Corvette **Video help exclusive for the Chevrolet Corvette (C6 and C7). Similar to the video above, but the start process is unique. We included help getting out if the start battery dies while you’re inside.** ——————————————————————- #### Camaro **Video help with a late model Camaro. Easy to start, but hiding its key hole.** ——————————————————————- #### Escalade, Tahoe, Suburban **This video will help with getting in and starting the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban as well as the GMC Yukon.** ——————————————————————- #### Cruze, Pre 2017 **Video help for the Chevrolet Cruze. Getting in is easy, starting the car is another matter…** ——————————————————————- #### Volt **Video help for both generation Chevy Volts.** ——————————————————————- ### Key Fob Battery Replacement #### Post 2021 Fob **Chevrolet fob in use since 2021.** **—————————————————————–** #### Same Fob, Updated **Chevrolet key fob battery replacement, updated.** ——————————————————————- #### Malibu Fob **A new, tweaked, fob style found in a Malibu, so far.** ——————————————————————- #### Flip Key **This one is for a Chevrolet flip key. Still in use in some push button models.** Models covered include the Sonic, Tahoe, Silverado, Trax, Blazer, Equinox, Traverse, Camaro, Corvette, Volt, Coupe, XTS, Escalade, Bolt, Malibu, Impala, Suburban, and Cruze. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** bolt, Camaro, can't get in, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Malibu, Corvette, Coupe, Cruze, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, GM, hidden key hole, Impala, missing key hole, remote control, Suburban, Volt, won't start --- ### [Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** May 12, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Vehicles ### **We have eleven videos offering help to Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead.** #### **Battery replacement videos are shown towards the end.** **This video covers the new Jeep Gladiator and newer (2018 and up) Jeep Wrangler featuring a new key fob.** **This video features a 2017 Pacifica that uses a new style fob and incorrect starting instructions in the owner’s manual!** **This updates pre-2012 Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicles with the removable push button.** **Here’s a video that will help with newer Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram models.** **And another video for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles built before 2010 and featuring the tapered key fob.** **This one is exclusive to Fiat owners.** **A video of us replacing the battery in a new style (2017) key fob or remote control.** **Another battery replacement for a Fiat key fob. Subtle differences from other FCA fobs.** **Here is the battery replacement process in a newer style FCA key fob.** **An early Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge key fob battery replacement.** **A new flip key for Jeep.** Models covered include the 200, 300, Town and Country, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Caravan, Journey, Viper, Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Renegade, Wrangler, Patriot, 1500, 2500, 3500, Promaster, Avenger, Caliber, Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Fiat 500. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Chrylser, Dead key fob, dead remote battery, Dodge, Fiat 500, hidden key hole, Jeep, missing key hole, Ram, remote control --- ### [Cadillac Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Cadillac Vehicles](#How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries_in_Cadillac_Vehicles) - [Lyriq, Optiq, Vestiq](#Lyriq_Optiq_Vestiq) - [2021 and newer Escalade](#2021_and_newer_Escalade) - [Cadillac model overview](#Cadillac_model_overview) - [XT4](#XT4) - [CTS](#CTS) - [XTS update](#XTS_update) - [2017 – 2021 Escalade](#2017_%E2%80%93_2021_Escalade) - [XT5](#XT5) - [Cadillac Coupes](#Cadillac_Coupes) - [XTS](#XTS) - [Pre-2017 Escalade](#Pre-2017_Escalade) - [SRX](#SRX) - [2021 and newer fob battery replacement](#2021_and_newer_fob_battery_replacement) - [Pre-2021 fob battery replacement](#Pre-2021_fob_battery_replacement) - [Another 2021 and newer fob video](#Another_2021_and_newer_fob_video) ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Cadillac Vehicles Fifteen helpful videos for Cadillac owners. ### Lyriq, Optiq, Vestiq This video will get you into a started in a Cadillac Lyriq, Optiq or Vestiq EV. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### 2021 and newer Escalade **This video will get you into and starting the latest Escalade models, 2021 and newer.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Cadillac model overview **This video combines all we know about getting into and starting a Cadillac model – all of them!** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### XT4 **This video covers the new XT4 model.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### CTS **This video is exclusive for CTS sedan owners.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### XTS update **This is an update for the Cadillac XTS. There are two ways to get in, and the manual may be wrong!** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### 2017 – 2021 Escalade **Cadillac Escalade update. The key hole reveal is changed in the middle of the 2017 model year.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### XT5 **Here is the new Cadillac XT5 crossover, hiding its keyhole.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Cadillac Coupes **The updated video will help with getting into and starting the Cadillac CTS Coupe, XLR and ELR Coups. It also covers the Chevrolet Corvette (C6 and C7). And getting out, if you need to!** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### XTS **Video help with the Cadillac XTS. If you tried the XTS owner’s manual, you may have found the wrong entry procedure!** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Pre-2017 Escalade **This video will help with getting in and starting the Cadillac Escalade as well as the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban and GMC Yukon.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### **SRX** **Video help unique to the Cadillac SRX.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### 2021 and newer fob battery replacement **Replacing the battery in a Cadillac fob in use since 2021.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### **Pre-2021 fob battery replacement** **This video will help replace the battery in a Cadillac key fob.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### **Another 2021 and newer fob video** **This one covers key fobs used in 2021 and newer models.** Models covered include the Celestiq, CTS, CT4, CT5, CT6, CTS, ELR, Escalade, Lyriq, SRX, XLR, XT4, XT5, XT6, and XTS. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Cadillac, can't get in, CTS, dead key battery, ELR, Escalade, hidden key hole, key fob, remote control, SRX, won't start, XLR, XT5, XTS --- ### [Buick Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) **Published:** September 12, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Buick Videos: How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries](#Buick_Videos_How_to_Open_Start_and_Replace_Fob_Batteries) - [Back up entry and start videos](#Back_up_entry_and_start_videos) - [This is an updated video covering Encore and Encore GX models.](#This_is_an_updated_video_covering_Encore_and_Encore_GX_models) - [This video updates Envision models, which were changed in 2021.](#This_video_updates_Envision_models_which_were_changed_in_2021) - [This video consolidates getting into and starting all models.](#This_video_consolidates_getting_into_and_starting_all_models) - [The video below is for owners of newer Buick Regals.](#The_video_below_is_for_owners_of_newer_Buick_Regals) - [This video features the Buick Envision and its hidden key hole.](#This_video_features_the_Buick_Envision_and_its_hidden_key_hole) - [Video help with a 2014 and later Buick LaCrosse.](#Video_help_with_a_2014_and_later_Buick_LaCrosse) - [Video help with the Buick Encore through 2022.](#Video_help_with_the_Buick_Encore_through_2022) - [Fob battery replacement videos](#Fob_battery_replacement_videos) - [Replacing the battery in a Buick fob in use since 2021.](#Replacing_the_battery_in_a_Buick_fob_in_use_since_2021) - [This is a video replacing the battery in a Buick flip key.](#This_is_a_video_replacing_the_battery_in_a_Buick_flip_key) - [And a second Buick key fob style battery replacement.](#And_a_second_Buick_key_fob_style_battery_replacement) ## **Buick Videos: How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries** **We now have 10 Buick videos offering help to drivers who’s key fob or remote control batteries have gone dead.** ### Back up entry and start videos #### This is an updated video covering Encore and Encore GX models. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **This video updates Envision models, which were changed in 2021.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **This video consolidates getting into and starting all models.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **The video below is for owners of newer Buick Regals.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **This video features the Buick Envision and its hidden key hole.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **Video help with a 2014 and later Buick LaCrosse.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **Video help with the Buick Encore through 2022.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ### Fob battery replacement videos #### **Replacing the battery in a Buick fob in use since 2021.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **This is a video replacing the battery in a Buick flip key.** ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. #### **And a second Buick key fob style battery replacement.** Models covered include the LaCrosse, Envision, Encore, Regal, Enclave, and Verano. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Buick, can't get in, dead key battery, Encore, Envision, hidden key hole, Lacrosse, no key hole, push button start, Regal, remote control, won't start --- ### [Alfa Romeo Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/04/alfa-romeo-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) **Published:** April 11, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Alfa Romeo Vehicles ### We have two videos thus far for Alfa Romeo owners **The video will help Alfa Romeo owners get in and start keyless start their Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale models .** ——————————————————————- #### Alfa Romeo key fob battery replacement. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Alfa Romeo, can't start, dead key battery, Giulia, keyless start, push button start, Stelvio, won't open --- ### [Child Safety Lock Malfunction Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/06/child-safety-lock-malfunction-indicators/) **Published:** June 10, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Child Safety Locks ![Child safety lock malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Child-safety-lock.gif)![Child safety lock malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Child-safety-lock-3.gif)These are *Child Safety Lock Malfunction Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). If the vehicle is equipped with a button on the driver’s door that activates the system, press it again. If the warning light or lights persist, have the system serviced as soon as possible. - **But first, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Child lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Child-lock-indicator.gif)![Child safety locks indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Child-safety-locks.gif)![Left child lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Left-child-lock-indicator.gif)![Right child lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Right-child-lock-indicator.gif)These versions indicate that the Child Safety Lock is on. If the letter L or R is seen with it, it indicates which door is locked. When turned on, the Child Safety Lock system disables the function of both the inner door handles and power window switches for the rear doors. It is an important safety feature designed to protect curious children from injury while passengers in a vehicle. The symbol in **green** is from the **Smart** division of **Mercedes-Benz**. It is the only one we’ve found that is not black and white. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** child, dashboard symbol, padlock, safetly lock, warning light --- ### [All-Wheel Steering Systems Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/10/precision-all-wheel-steer-system-indicator/) **Published:** October 7, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [All Wheel Steering](#All_Wheel_Steering) - [Cadillac and GMC](#Cadillac_and_GMC) - [Related System](#Related_System) ## All Wheel Steering ![P-AWS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/10/P-AWS-indicator.gif)![All wheel steer off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AWS-off.gif)These are is a *All Wheel Steering Systems Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The first light is used by one manufacturer for their Precision-All-Wheel-Steering ([P-AWS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/)) System, which depicts 4 wheels turned to one side, will appear for a few seconds when starting your vehicle. Another manufacturer uses it and the one next to it with a line drawn through, which indicates that only the front wheels are steering. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ### Cadillac and GMC ![Four wheel steering fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Four-wheel-steering-fault.gif)This image belongs to **GMC** using All Wheel Steering in the **Hummer**, but has the wheels turned in opposite directions. The line struck through denotes that the vehicle is in CrabWalk mode ([click for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/02/crabwalk-indicator/) and see below) or a fault in the system if CrabWalk is not active. To the driver, either may look like random lines in a stick figure. **Cadillac** uses the second of the first two indicators above when all wheel steering is off. And while the vehicle can, in fact, CrabWalk, the company calls it Arrival Mode and does not use a special indicator. Seeing one of these symbols at any time other than startup indicates a problem with the All Wheel Steering system. The fault may limit the vehicle’s speed to 50 mph or less and you will need your dealer or authorized service center to attend to it. All Wheel Steering systems monitor a vehicle’s response to road conditions while in motion and makes small adjustment to the relative rear wheel toe settings to help enhance vehicle control and stability. The manufacturer notes that the toe setting of the rear wheels may get stuck in a non-centered setting if the system malfunctions while driving. At this time, the system may automatically limit the speed to 50 mph or less. Handling may be difficult as well. The vehicle will be safe to drive at the reduced speed, but don’t wait to have the problem addressed. ### Related System ![Crab walk indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Crab-walk.gif)CrabWalk mode allows the driver to turn the rear wheels at the same angle as the front wheels, which enables the vehicle to move diagonally. Normal All Wheel Steering is then unavailable. Note the image to the right and [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/02/crabwalk-indicator/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, four wheels turned, indicator, P-AWS, Precision-All-Wheel Steer, random lines, rear wheel, stick figure --- ### [The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon's G-Turn is completely insane](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/09/the-mercedes-benz-g-wagons-g-turn-is-completely-insane/) **Published:** September 4, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Mercedes logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mercedes_logo.gif)G-Turn [This piece from InsideEVs](https://insideevs.com/news/770687/mercedes-g-wagon-ev-g-turn/) discusses some features of the 2025 **G-Wagon EV,** but focuses a lot of energy on what **Mercedes** call the G-Turn. And its just wild — and aptly named. Aptly named because the car in question, again the **G-Wagon EV**, manages to completely spin around without leaving its spot, all due to the separate electric motors attached to each wheel. You have to see this video… In the demonstration, the pavement appears wet and while the vehicle can likely pull off the feat on dry pavement, it will finish with considerably less rubber than it began with. **Mercedes** says that G-Turn makes it possible to turn the vehicle on the spot and that if a total of two complete vehicle turns are executed in either direction, the feature is automatically canceled. Despite the demonstration’s location, **Mercedes** is said to warn drivers that G-Turn shouldn’t be used on public roads due to obvious safety issues. And after all, the is only available in and off-road drive program GRock and in the LOW RANGE off-road gear. And tearing up dirt roads, where it would likely work very, very well, would not go over well with others trying to use the same road. And ripping up nature when off-road just doesn’t sit well. Regardless, while it will be tempting for drivers to play with the feature, it should be very useful in some tight situations. Also, **Mercedes** warns that the vehicle is severely stressed when G-Turn is used, which seems very likely. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** electric motors, EV, G-Turn, G-Wagon, Mercedes --- ### [Super Cruise Status Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/super-cruise-status-indicator/) **Published:** July 11, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Super Cruise Status ![Super cruise indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Supercruise-2.gif)![Super Cruise indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Super-cruise.gif)These are *Super Cruise Status Indicator* symbols. It will be seen when Super Cruise is engaged and shows the system status. The light is essentially a representation of the car’s steering wheel, complete with controls and is shown in gray scale in the vehicle’s information display. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Super Cruise, which is a brand name belonging to **Cadillac**, or more specifically **General Motors**, is a hands-free driving system that is essentially an upgrade of [Adaptive Cruise Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/) (ACC) and [Lane Keeping](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/) systems. It has since been incorporated into Buick models, which uses the second symbol. ### How it Works Super Cruise uses cameras, global positioning system (GPS) sensing, high-precision maps, additional GPS information from OnStar to detect the current lane position and lane markings ahead on limited access freeways under the proper conditions. Super Cruise will not operate otherwise and the indicator will be off. It will also not operate if Driver Attention System (DAS) sees that the driver’s attention is not on the road. An active OnStar or connected service plan that includes Emergency Services is required in order to use Super Cruise. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, gray, indicator, steering wheel, Super Cruise, white --- ### [Forward Alert and AVSM Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/10/forward-alert-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** October 30, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Forward Alert ![Forward Alert Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Forward_alert_indicator.gif)![Vehicle detected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Vehicle-detected-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Collision-warning-2.gif)![Vehicle detected ahead](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Vehicle-detected-ahead.gif)These are *Forward Alert Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). It shows an image of a car alone or inside a triangle. The use of the triangle is for reasons known only to the manufacturer. The technology makes use the *Advanced Cruise Control* ([ACC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/ "Acronyms")) radar, even when the ACC is not in use, to warn if you are on a collision path with another vehicle or even the back of your garage! - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or our [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![Collision warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Collision-warning-indicator-gr.gif)![Collision warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Collision-warning-indicator.gif)![Forward collision alert indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Forward-col-alert-3.gif)![Vehicle detected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Vehicle-detected-indicator-green.gif)It Illuminates **green** when activated and will move through **yellow/amber/orange** and **red** and an audible warning will be heard if an obstacle is approached. It will remain **green** and not offer an audible warning if the driver is already braking. The sensitivity of the alert, or the distance to a detected obstacle, can be increased or decreased. The symbols are variously shown as cars alone from behind, inside a triangle or with lines beneath it inside a circle inside brackets. ![Advanced Vehicle Safety Management](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/10/AVSM_indicator.gif)A similar function is found in the *Advanced Vehicle Safety Management ([AVSM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/ "Acronyms"))* system. This indicator clearly says that the system is turned OFF, which is a driver’s option. If OFF has *not* been chosen, a malfunction is indicated. All other systems will function normally and the vehicle is safe to drive. When in operation, the system will alert the driver to a vehicle ahead in his or her lane that is traveling at a slower speed with a vehicle image and the word CAUTION in the instrument panel information screen. The system will apply the brakes only gently and only when the driver’s foot is removed from the gas pedal. ### Similar Symbols ![Vehicle ahead detected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Vehicle-ahead-detected-indicator.gif)![Distance Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/distance_warning_indicator.gif)Note that the symbols to the right are very similar and have a similar function. **[Click here to learn more.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/09/distance-warning-indicator-symbol/)** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Advanced Cruise Control, Advanced Vehicle Safety Management, AVSM, car in a triangle, car symbol, Forward Alert, indicator symbol --- ### [Automatic exterior lights mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/automatic-exterior-lights-mode-indicator/) **Published:** March 20, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Automatic exterior lights ![Auto lights indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Auto-light-indicator-green.gif)![Auto lights mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Auto-lights-indicator.gif)These are *Automatic Exterior Lights Mode Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)*. This lamp is seen in green when the vehicle’s exterior lights are operating in auto mode. Headlamps will turn on in darkness or dark areas and off when there is adequate ambient light. Other exterior lamps remain on. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If so, continue on.** - **If not, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The symbol is seen as circle with lines radiating out and the word auto beneath. In **white**, which adds the exclamation point inside the bulb is confusing. It is generally associated with a fault and it is noted as some kind of warning. Check that the sensors are not blocked. ![Auto headlamps indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Auto-headlamps-indicator.gif)This version, used by **Alfa Romeo**, was listed as an Automatic Low Beam indicator, which seemed redundant as their vehicles are equipped with an Auto Dimming function (as below). However the description of the function clearly indicates that the system simply turns the exterior lights on or off depending on ambient light and turns the headlamps on to low beam. ![Auto Headlamp Dimmer Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/auto_headlamp_dimmer_indicator.gif)Auto mode also includes the *Automatic Headlamp* or *High Beam Dimming* function. See more [more on that subject here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/automatic-headlight-dimmer-or-malfunction-indicator-symbols/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** auto, automatic, exterior lighting, light bulb exclamation point --- ### [Security and Immobilizer System Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/security-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** November 1, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Security, Immobilizer *![Security Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/security_indicator_symbol.gif "security_indicator_symbol")![Immobilizer System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/10/engine_immobilizer.gif)*![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Key-1.gif)These are *Security and/or Immobilizer System Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols") used by auto manufacturers. One of these symbols is illuminated momentarily to indicate that the ignition switch is locked and will need the proper transponder-equipped key  fob to start or re-start. The vehicle is immobilized otherwise. **Green** symbols will flash when the vehicle is immobilized. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Text Security Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Security_indicator.gif)![Security theft indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Security_theft_indicator.gif)![Security Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/lock.gif)![Immobilizer fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lock-yel.gif)![Anti-theft system fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Anti-theft-system-fault.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Engine-immobilizer-failure.gif)The [text](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols") symbols *Security* or *Theft*, shown to the left have largely been replaced by the padlocked car images shown next to it, in **red** or **yellow/amber/orange**. Their operation is the same as those above, with one exception. One manufacturer (Alfa Romeo), also uses the first padlock image in **yellow/amber/orange** to warn of an attempted break in! ![Immobilizer dot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/immobilizer-indicator.gif)However, if any of these symbols is visible when the vehicle is operating, it indicates a malfunction in the security system. The red dot to the left is on old style indicator. If the engine does not start with the correct key, and the security indicator remains on or flashes, the system may have a malfunction. You will need to contact your dealer or authorized service center in either case. ### Similar Symbols ![Key Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/key_warning_symbol_2.gif)![Engine Start Symbol Fault 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Engine-start-system2.gif)Do ***not*** confuse these with other automotive trouble symbols that make use of the image a key. Click **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/05/engine-start-system-fault-indicator/)** or [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/key-fob-indicator-symbols/), right to left, for more information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Alfa Romeo, break in, car symbol, dashboard symbol, green car, immobilize, key, lock, padlock, red car, Security Indicator --- ### [Where does liability lie in a self-driving accident?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/where-does-liability-lie-in-a-self-driving-accident/) **Published:** August 8, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Driver assistance system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ADAS.gif)Self-driving accident Several days ago, [InsideEVs mused over a $240+ million verdict](https://insideevs.com/news/767922/tesla-autopilot-verdict-cm/) against **Tesla** rendered by a jury in Florida and what it would mean to the automotive industry. Who is liable in a self-driving accident? **Tesla**, which intends to appeal the verdict, continues on the one hand to call its *Advanced Driver Assist System* (ADAS) ‘Autopilot’, but maintains that the driver remains responsible to be attentive. Not so Autopilot after all. But it’s one of the first major legal decisions over the technology that has gone against **Tesla**. Other claims have either been dismissed or settled. We’ve discussed this here nearly ad nauseum, and we continue to maintain that if the car has taken control of the driving, the manufacturer of that car has taken responsibility for the results. The crash in question involved a **Tesla Model S** and resulted in the death of one person and serious injuries to another. The driver stated he was attempting to recover a dropped telephone and expected the car would stop for any obstacle it encountered. This seems to be a very reasonable expectation. How can this not rule number one for a self driving car?? For the record, every post on X from **Tesla** or a **Tesla** driver continually tout the fact that the cars drive themselves. Regardless, [we first discussed this issue back in 2015](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/10/volvo-throws-down-the-self-drive-gauntlet/) when Håkan Samuelsson, then president and chief executive of **Volvo Cars**, said that **Volvo** would accept full liability whenever one if its cars is in autonomous mode. Earlier this year China’s [**BYD** dipped a toe in](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/byd-follows-volvo-in-making-a-bold-assertion-on-autonomous-driving/) by saying that if a car damages another while using its intelligent parking feature, they will pay the damages. This bears repeating: we continue to maintain that if the car has taken control of the driving, the manufacturer has taken responsibility for the results. Period. We look forward to the day we no longer need to shell out for car insurance… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** ADAS, autopilot, BYD, self-driving, Tesla, Volvo --- ### [What will come of old EV batteries? Think energy storage...](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/08/what-will-come-of-old-ev-batteries-think-energy-storage/) **Published:** August 2, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Energy storage From [*Inside Climate News*](https://insideclimatenews.org/news/30072025/texas-ev-batteries-reused-to-stabilize-grid/), 500 “pre-owned” electric vehicle (EV) batteries are soon to provide energy storage for the Texas electric grid. B2U Storage Solutions out of Lancaster, California is heading up the project. The company has plans for three more facilities of similar size, also in Texas. B2U began life building industrial scale solar projects and soon recognized the need to store the generated energy for use after dark. Co-founders Freeman and Michael Stern realized that a first wave of commercial EV batteries would be reaching the end of their roughly 10-year automotive life. This equates to roughly a loss of 20% of their storage capacity. While this may not be enough to keep EV drivers happy, they thought the remaining capacity would be more than enough to store power from the electrical grid and thought that they could build technology to use the battery packs in their original form, avoiding any repurposing costs. They started by purchasing 300 **Nissan Leaf** batteries that had been swapped out under warranty and B2U succeeded in creating technology that allows them to use the packs unmodified, creating large-scale storage projects for less. The stored power stabilizes the grid and saves a good deal of recycling and land fill costs — at least temporarily. You can see the more detailed [*Inside Climate News* article here](https://insideclimatenews.org/news/30072025/texas-ev-batteries-reused-to-stabilize-grid/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** B2U Storage Solutions, batteries, energy storage, EV, Nissan LEAF --- ### [i-ACTIVSENSE Warning Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/i-activsense-warning/) **Published:** June 21, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## i-ACTIVESENSE ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/i-Activsense-indicator.gif)![i-ACTIVESENSE warning symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/i-ACTIVESENSE-warning.gif)These are *i-ACTIVSENSE Warning indicators* and [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). One of these lights will be seen in **yellow/amber** if a potential collision or a system malfunction is detected. If a malfunction is actually detected, the symbol will flash. It appears as the image of a car seen from above with lines or arcs radiating from all sides or in the simplified, later version, the car is seen with a circle around it. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The system, from Mazda, monitors traffic all around the vehicle. The reason for the malfunction will be shown in the center information display. ![i-ACTIVESENSE indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/i-ACTIVESENSE-indicator.gif)![i-ACTIVESENSE on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/i-ACTIVESENSE-on.gif)The symbol may also be seen in **green** or **white**. In white, the system is on stand-by.  It will appear in **green** if any one of the systems from the list below is activated, the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol is displayed. Note that even if the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol is displayed, systems which do not meet the operation conditions will not operate. ![i-ACTIVESENSE off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/i-ACTIVESENSE-off-indicator.gif)The word OFF will appear below the indicator light if the system has been shut down. The system can be shut down using a switch on the dashboard or through using the vehicle’s personalization features. The i-ACTIVSENSE System is a warning and/or risk avoidance support system and combines Lane Departure, Blind Spot Monitoring, Distance & Speed Alert, Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane-keeping Assist Systems and Cruising & Traffic Support. ![Cruise and traffic support warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cruise-and-traffic-support-warning.gif)This is a *Cruising and Traffic Support (CTS) System Malfunction Indicator*. CTS is a system that consists of a headway control function and a steering assist function for reducing driver fatigue during traffic jams when driving on expressways or highways. Do not attempt to use the system if this warning appears. The mention of “traffic jams” suggests it is meant to operate at slow speeds. However, further in Mazda’s description of the system, it states that “If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it correctly.” So its clear that this is meant to be “heavy traffic” not traffic jams. In a any case, the system has many limitations including but not limited to bad weather, slippery conditions, undetected lane lines, etc. and is in no way a self driving system. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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At this writing, its cold weather time again and time again to speak about the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and its associated warning light(s). Every year several million more drivers who have recently upgraded their cars will encounter the light for the first time. ![Tire Pressure Monitor Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tire_pressure_monitor2.gif)![Rare Tire Pressure Light w/Arrows](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tire_pressure_arrow.gif)These are two versions of the TPMS light, and either one is easily the most misunderstood warning light you’ll find on your instrument panel. And the fact that its shaped like a horseshoe doesn’t help. First, unlike other **yellow/amber** lights, there is nothing wrong with your car — it presents you information about your tires and likely as not there’s nothing actually wrong with them either. ### Why the Light Is On There are two possible reasons why you are seeing this light. First, as the weather cools the most likely possibility is that all four of your tires are low on air (and/or the spare!). The second possibility is that one tire has a leak of some sort, but we’ll return to that in a moment. Air expands when heated and contracts when cooled. Air that has cooled and contracted in your tires leads to reduced tire pressure. The warning light comes on and air needs to be added to your tires. Its important to note that air has not actually leaked out. ![TPMS display](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/tire-pressure-monitor.gif)But the warning light does not discriminate between cooling air and actual air leaks. It comes on if one tire is low or all four is low, so more information is needed. Your model may or may not include a display option like the one shown. It is a read out of the tire pressure in the individual tires. If all four tires read roughly the same, within a pound or two, the warning light is the result of seasonal cooling. And while on the subject,  a thought for manufacturers. Every vehicle equipped with the tire pressure warning light simply must be equipped with this display. Leaving your customers in the dark by displaying the warning light only is unacceptable to us. Now, if one tire is several pounds lower than the others, 5, 6 or 7 pounds or more, that tire is leaking and needs to be serviced as soon as possible. If your vehicle is one that features only the warning light, the tire pressures need to be checked by hand to determine the cause — a single leak or seasonal reduction in all four. If you’re not comfortable checking your tire pressures or with filling them, the good news is that pretty much every tire store, repair shop or car dealer will fill them for you at no cost. Its simple for them to do and they make a friend in the process, meaning more business from you down the road. Please drop in on one of them. ![Tire pressure label](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Tire-pressure-label.gif)If you are comfortable with checking your tire pressures and adding air, by all means do so. But you will first need to know the required tire pressure. Look for a label just below where the driver’s door latches. The required pressures will be shown. They will match left to right but will likely be a little different front to rear. Set the pressure on the pump and trust it. It will stop pumping once the proper pressure is reached. You may also find yourself using a pump with a built in gauge. Trust it as well and be sure to add your spare tire to the routine. Each tire valve has a cap that needs to be unscrewed and removed. Don’t lose it — it keeps water and dirt out and will keep the valve from developing a leak. Learn more about this warning symbol [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** amber, dashboard symbol, horseshoe, instrument panel, Tire pressure, TPMS, warning light, yellow --- ### [High, Low, or Main Beam Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/high-low-or-main-beam-on-indicators/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## High Beams ![High Beam On Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/high_beam_indicator.gif "high_beam_indicator")![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/High-beam-indicator-3.gif)These [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) are versions of the *High, Low, or Main Beam On* indicator. The light is active only when the high beams are active (turned on) and has been a standard in vehicles for decades is one of only a select few presented in a **blue** color and features what is supposed to be the image of an old-style headlamp with lines coming out from it. - **Are you sure one of these is your symbol??** - **If not, return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Low beam indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Low-beam-indicator.gif)![Auto low beam indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Auto-low-beam-indicator.gif)This next one is used by only a few manufacturers and is a *Low or Dipped Beam On* indicator. The image is in **green** and now shows the lines coming out from the headlamp pointing down indicating that the lights are aimed down. The same symbol with the A inside is part of a Auto Low Beam system, similar to auto high beam systems. The terms low and high beam are commonly used in North America, while dipped and main beam are in more common use in Europe. ![Low beam failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Low-beam-failure.gif)![High beam failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/High-beam-failure.gif)![Low beam fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Low-beam-fault.gif)![High beam fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/High-beam-fault.gif)Finally, these are, respectively, *Low and High Beam Fault Indicators*. The two sets appear in **yellow/amber/orange** with the second set adding exclamation points. Like the on lamps above, the lines point down for the low beam warning light and straight out for the high beam warning light. ### Similar Symbols ![Auto Headlamp Dimmer Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/auto_headlamp_dimmer_indicator.gif)![Headlight Levelling Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/headlight_levelling.gif)![Daytime Running Lights Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/daytime_running_lights.gif)Do *not* confuse the light with these. Follow these links,**[ left](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/daytime-running-lamps-symbol/)**, [**center**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/headlamp-leveling-system-warning-symbols/) and [**right**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/automatic-headlight-dimmer-or-malfunction-indicator-symbols/) for more information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** blue, bulb, car symbol, green.low beam, high beam on indicator, instrument panel light, lighting symbol, lines, pointing down --- ### [Electric trailer hitch operation indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/electric-trailer-hitch-operation-indicators/) **Published:** July 19, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Electric trailer hitch ![Trailer hitch connected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Trailer-hitch-conected.gif)![Trailer hitch not connected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Trailer-hitch-not-conected.gif)![Trailer hitch unlock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Trailer-hitch-unlock-indicator.gif)These are *Electric Trailer Hitch Operation indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/)*. From the **Smart** division of **Mercedes-Benz**, this hitch system can be released or retracted from inside the vehicle. The system also performs a lighting connection check automatically and can attest to whether or not a trailer is connected. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Seen in **blue**, it indicates the trailer hitch is connected and the coupling device is locked. Seen in **green**, it oddly indicates that the trailer hitch is not connected but the coupling device is locked. In **yellow/amber/orange**, it indicates that the electric trailer hitch is unlocked. It is unclear if the hitch is connected or not. ![Lamp out](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/lamp_out_symbol_2.gif)Note that the symbol to the right, which is generally associated with a lighting fault, is used by **Smart** to indicate a *Towing Module Fault*. The Towing module is associated with *Trailer Stability Assist* but may also indicate a trailer lighting issue. Do check the connections. You can see more on this [at this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/tow-mode-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** connected, hitch, indicator, lock, Smart, symbol --- ### [Misinformation on EV battery fires uncontained](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/misinformation-on-ev-battery-fires-uncontained/) **Published:** July 17, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)EV battery fires I cringe every time I hear a late night television host make a joke about EV battery fires. They are pretty much always overhyped, as if it happens all the time, or simply a lie, like they explode! They don’t. Electric vehicle (EV) batteries — the high voltage version — are built in packs with multiple modules and barriers. This can and does make a battery fire difficult to control, but the only way to have a high voltage battery actually explode is to expose all the packs to the atmosphere at the same time, which is pretty much impossible. For the record, gasoline cars have a single storage tank for the fuel. These can, and do, explode. ![EV oon fire](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EV-fire.gif)In any case, EV technology remains new and any problem encountered, like an actual fire, makes news and we end up seeing an image like the one to the right. The last time I recall seeing a picture of a gasoline powered car on fire was one in which a famous actor died. The truth is that studies show that EVs are significantly less likely to catch fire compared to gasoline cars. For example, one study indicated 25 fires per 100,000 EVs sold compared to 1,530 fires per 100,000 gasoline cars ([source](https://pissd.com/2024/09/do-electric-cars-catch-fire-more-often-than-gas-cars-a-comprehensive-analysis/#:~:text=Electric%20vehicle%20fires%2C%20on%20the%20other%20hand%2C,compared%20to%2025.1%20fires%20per%20100%2C000%20EVs.)). That’s over a 60 times greater risk of a fire in a gasoline powered car! We’re just become very, very comfortable with pouring the flammable liquid into tanks on a daily basis. Plus, 1,530 fires out of 100,000 cars is still a pretty low risk. The industry, from fuel suppliers to auto manufacturers, have done a very, very good job mitigating the risks. Sadly those same industries are happy to spread the hype about the perceived dangers of driving an EV. Please don’t listen to them… ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** electric vehicle, EV fire, gasoline fire, High Voltage Battery --- ### [ICCT disproves dirty EVs scuttlebutt](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/icct-disproves-dirty-evs-scuttlebutt/) **Published:** July 12, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)Dirty EVs Despite evidence, electric vehicle skeptics continue to suggest that EVs are as dirty as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. In fact Toyota uses the dirty EVs excuse for their hesitancy to go all in on battery electric cars. But now a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates that battery electric cars sold today emit nearly 4 times less greenhouse gases over their lifetime than gasoline cars. At least those sold in Europe. The research claims that today’s electric cars produce 73% less life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than their gasoline counterparts, including production emissions, 24% better than 2021 estimates. The chart below leaves out the Y axis title to help fit a mobile page and still be readable. It is Life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions (gCO2e/km), but the 73% difference can be seen very clearly. ![GHG emissions](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Emissions-figure.gif) In contrast, other powertrains, including hybrids and plug-in hybrids, show only marginal or no progress in reducing their climate impacts. The study finds that only battery electric cars can deliver the large-scale emission cuts needed to address Europe’s most polluting transport mode. Passenger cars account for nearly three-quarters of the sector’s emissions. “We hope this study brings clarity to the public conversation, so that policymakers and industry leaders can make informed decisions,” said Dr. Georg Bieker, ICCT Senior Researcher. “We’ve recently seen auto industry leaders misrepresenting the emissions math on hybrids. But life-cycle analysis is not a choose-your-own-adventure exercise. Our study accounts for the most representative use cases and is grounded in real-world data. Consumers deserve accurate, science-backed information.” ICCT’s full [press release can be seen here.](https://theicct.org/pr-electric-cars-getting-cleaner-faster/) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** electric vehicles, EVs, greenhouse gas emissions, ICCT, International Council on Clean Transportation --- ### [BYD follows Volvo in making a bold assertion on autonomous driving](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/byd-follows-volvo-in-making-a-bold-assertion-on-autonomous-driving/) **Published:** July 10, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![byd logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/byd-logo.gif)Autonomous driving According to [InsideEVs, Chinese auto maker **BYD**](https://insideevs.com/news/765330/byd-self-parking-guarantee-pay/) has made a big time promise related to autonomous driving. Or at least its when cars is self parking. If a car damages another while using its intelligent parking feature, **BYD** will pay for the damages. InsideEVs adds “That’s pretty much the biggest corporate flex that any car company can make.” Except for one thing. When he was president and chief executive of **Volvo Cars**, Håkan Samuelsson, stated that V**olvo** would accept full liability whenever one if its cars is in autonomous mode. And that statement was made 10 years ago, in 2015, as we [reported here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/10/volvo-throws-down-the-self-drive-gauntlet/)! This rather trumps paying for a fender bender in a parking lot, yes? Samuelsson is currently chairman of the board of the company’s **Polestar** spinoff. Of course, **Volvo** is no where near offering a self driving car, but what he was attempting to address remains in play: the patchwork of varying state laws and regulations on autonomy. At the time, Samuelsson stated “The absence of one set of rules means car makers cannot conduct credible tests to develop cars that meet all the different guidelines of all 50 U.S. states, If we are to ensure a smooth transition to autonomous mobility then together we must create the necessary framework that will support this.” Personally, I’m looking forward to car companies essentially paying for my car insurance! And why not? Do you suppose the insurance industry is?? ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** autonomous driving, BYD, Håkan Samuelsson, Polestar, Volvo --- ### [s-Pedal indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/s-pedal-indicators/) **Published:** July 4, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## s-Pedal ![s-Pedal indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/s-Pedal-indicator-bl.gif)![s-Pedal on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/s-Pedal-indicator-gr.gif)These are *s-Pedal Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-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](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** When seen in **gray**, the s-Pedal mode is turned on but not activated. Seen in **blue**, the s-Pedal mode is activated. With s-Pedal, as with any one-pedal driving system, it is possible to only use the accelerator pedal to accelerate and brake. Press the accelerator pedal for acceleration and release it keeping your foot on it for slow deceleration. Removing the foot completely for a complete stop. With the system enabled, the brake lamps will come on when the accelerator pedal is released for deceleration. Also, when enabled, Auto Hold will be automatically activated when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle comes to a stop. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Active, dashboard symbol, indicator, ON, s-pedal, Smart --- ### [Tow warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/07/tow-warning-indicator/) **Published:** July 2, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Tow warning ![Tow warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tow-warning.gif)This is a *Tow Warning Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)* 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 of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![High Voltage System Fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/high_voltage_system_fault.gif)The indicator is seen in black and white and will be accompanied by the following message on the instrument panel: Do Not Tow Vehicle With Wheels on Ground. It will also be accompanied by a *[High Voltage System Malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/hybrid-battery-warning-symbol/)* like the one to the right. The vehicle needs to be transported on a flat bed truck for servicing. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, front of car, indicator, Smart, tow hook, tow warning --- ### [Yes, your EV has a 12-volt battery too!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/yes-your-ev-has-a-12-volt-battery-too/) **Published:** August 13, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![EV logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EV-logo.gif)An EV has a 12-volt battery I got a panicked call from a friend recently (August 2024). Her car, which happens to be a Tesla Model Y, was giving her real headaches. In the end, I got to tell her that her EV has a 12-volt battery as well as the high-voltage battery. The symptoms were that it wouldn’t open, it wouldn’t respond to the key card or phone, at least not willingly. Once she got inside, it was difficult to start and began throwing messages at her. Included in those messages was one that stated that the low voltage battery was failing. Now as an EV driver, when she saw battery, she immediately thought the worst: that the car’s primary source of power, the battery, was failing. She did not realize that an EV also uses a 12-volt battery to essentially start the car through its electrical system! Hence the panic. This can happen to any EV from any manufacturer. To all EV drivers, your car also uses a 12-volt battery to get things rolling. The distinction is low-voltage vs high-voltage. What your car relies on for propulsion is a high voltage battery. **Note to manufacturers:** most drivers are just that. Drivers. They are not car people and need clearer explanations of failing systems and what they need to do. We’ve harped on this for years… So, as a driver, if you see a warning about the car’s low-voltage battery, its time for roadside assistance. And its your best option: servicing anything electrical in an electric vehicle is potentially very dangerous. My friend also asked about having the car jump started. However, the car had not been sitting unused for any length of time, which can create a situation that a jump start will resolve. In her case, the car is several years old and its simply more likely that the battery needs to be replaced. A good roadside service like AAA can make the determination and replace the battery. However, it turned out that AAA won’t replace the start battery in a Tesla! The AAA driver opted to do it after work hours! Click here for our list of roadside assistance [phone numbers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/roadside-assistance-s/). And if you want to know more about jump starting, see the video we did [here](https://youtu.be/m2HSVq_tRT4). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** 12-volt, battery, EV, jump start --- ### [Kia EV jump start process](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/kia-ev-jump-start-process/) **Published:** June 30, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Kia Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kia-Logo.gif)EV jump start Your **Kia** electric vehicle (EV) uses a 12-volt battery to actually start the car, much like a 12-volt battery is used to start an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. Plus an EV jump start is possible! If the start battery has died, you will be locked out of your car. You can find help getting inside your **Kia EV**, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/open-a-kia-with-a-dead-key-fob/)! Once inside your Kia, open the hood. The start battery is located near the driver’s side wheel well and is visible. Note the illustration to the right. Note: Do not jump start a frozen battery! Remove it and find someplace safe to let it thaw. ![Kia EV jump start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kia-jump-start.gif)The numbers indicate the order that the connections should be made. 1. Connect the red cable to the positive terminal of the EV. 2. Connect the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the battery being used to jump the EV. The illustration shows a loose battery, but it can in fact be under the hood of another car or truck. 3. Connect one end of the black or ground cable to the negative terminal on the jump battery, and 4. Connect the other end of the ground cable to the vehicle’s chassis. Its seen in midair in the illustration. The battery’s ground cable connection to the chassis is likely visible below the battery. The car should come to life straight away, and the first thing to do is find a service center to have the start battery tested, charged or replaced! This process applies to the **Soul EV**, **Niro EV**, **EV6** and **EV 9** models. The company makes several more EVs that are available in markets outside North America and this process will likely work with them as well. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Electric and Electrified Vehicles, Jump Starting EVs **Tags:** electric vehicle, EV, EV6, EV9, jump start, Kia, locked out, Niro, Soul, won't start --- ### [Cross Traffic Alert Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/cross-traffic-alert-indicator/) **Published:** April 4, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Traffic Alerts](#Traffic_Alerts) - [Smart](#Smart) - [Porsche](#Porsche) - [Similar Symbols](#Similar_Symbols) ## Traffic Alerts ![Cross traffic alert indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cross-traffic-alert-symbol.gif)![Cross traffic alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cross-traffic-alert.gif)![Cross traffic assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cross-traffic-assist.gif)These are *Cross Traffic* or *Rear Cross Traffic Alert Dashboard Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The cross traffic alert system is designed to alert a driver of vehicles approaching from either or both sides behind the vehicle when it is running and is shifted into reverse. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If so, continue on.** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Cross traffic alert red](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cross-traffic-alert-red.gif)The first two appear as drawings of two vehicles seen from above with lines radiating to the rear at the second vehicle with or without an exclamation point. The third is seen as a car from above with an arrow pointing down and lines radiating from each rear corner. All are in **yellow/amber**. Depending on manufacturer, the image may change to **red** when a vehicle is detected. ### Smart ![Rear cross traffic assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Rear-cross-traffic-assist-r.gif)![Rear cross traffic assist ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Rear-cross-traffic-assist-gr.gif)These two from **Smart**, are seen in the outside mirrors, much like the blind side alert indicators. They show lines radiating away from the side mirror on which it is displayed. The red symbol is a fault indicator. It may be as simple as the cameras are dirty or something worse, which will require a service center. ### Porsche ![Cross traffic alert fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cross-traffic-alert-fault-indicator.gif)This symbol from **Porsche** is only slightly modified, with the trailing car only partially shown. However, **Porsche** sees this as a fault indicator. It would also be true to say that if any of these warning lights are seen when not moving or without traffic nearby, a fault is indicated. The systems generally work with approaching traffic at speeds below about 35 mph or 60 km/h. Coverage is dependent on obstructions from parked vehicles or other obstacles. Reversing slowly is said to help increase the coverage area and effectiveness, and is always a good idea anyway. ### Similar Symbols ![Blind Spot Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blind_spot_indicator2.gif)![BLIS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Blis_indicator.gif)*Do not* confuse the first symbol with one of these (right). They are *Blind Spot Monitor Indicators* and you can [learn more about them here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/). Note that the second vehicle is shown facing the same direction. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** above, amber, blind, car, cross traffic, dashboard symbol, lines radiating, rear, two cars, vehicle, yellow --- ### [Charging socket or malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/charging-socket-or-malfunction-indicator/) **Published:** June 26, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Charging socket ![Connector malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Plug-malfunction.gif)This is a *Charging Socket or Malfunction Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)*. The symbol will illuminate when the vehicle is connected to a mains socket. If it is not seen when plugged in, there is a malfunction with the mains socket. Use a different one. - **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](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/)!** Mains sockets and plugs connect electrical equipment to the alternating current (AC) power supply. They are used in domestic homes, commercial properties, and other sites. If the symbol flashes, a malfunction occurred while initializing the charging process. Make sure that the charging cable is properly plugged in. Disconnect the charging cable connector from the vehicle socket and plug it back in after 30 seconds. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** connector, dashboard symbol, indicator, plug --- ### [E-Boost Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/e-boost-indicators/) **Published:** October 23, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## E-Boost System ![E-boost indicator 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/E-boost-white.gif)![E-boost indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/E-boost-gray.gif)![E-boost indicator 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/E-boost-green.gif)These are *E-Boost System* or *PowerShot System Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It will be seen as a lightning bolt in a cloud-like circle in **gray**, **white** or **green**. This light alerts the driver to the status of the system **Alfa Romeo** vehicles use the term E-Boost while **Dodge** uses PowerShot. The system and the results are the same. - **Before continuing, are you these are your symbols?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![PowerShot indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PowerShot-indicator.gif)![PowerShot unavailable indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PowerShot-unavailable-indicator.gif)![PowerShot indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PowerShot-indicator-green.gif)For reasons only **Dodge** understands, the new **Charger EV** uses this set of images to also indicate the status of PowerShot, although it is simply the lightning bolt alone. The full explanation for the colors can be found below. ![E=Boost failure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EBoost-fault.gif)**Maserati** uses the symbol to the left as an E-Boost failure indicator in **yellow/amber/orange**.  the lightning bolt is replaced with a wheel or fan that seems to ride in an open tunnel. An exclamation point is seen as well. E-Boost and PowerShot are belt-driven 48V hybrid systems. This system helps in stop-and-go ([see this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/10/startstop-system-trouble-indicators/)) situations and translates to improvements for the official city fuel economy. In the first set of images, seen in **white**, the system is unavailable. Seen in **gray** it is available and in **green**, it is engaged. Using an E-Booster or PowerShot allows the manufacturer to fit a larger turbocharger for additional maximum power from an internal combustion engine. According to Dodge, it’s up to 25% more powerful than current engines. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Alfa Romeo, dashboard symbol, Dodge, E-Boost, fan in a cage, lightning bolt in a cloud, Maserati --- ### [Creep Off and Fault Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/02/creep-off-indicator/) **Published:** February 6, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Creep Off ![Creep off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Creep-off-indicator.gif)This is a *CREEP OFF Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The indicator is seen when Creep Start is set to OFF in some vehicles. It is most likely to be seen in **yellow/amber/orange**, to alert the driver that the brake pedal is not depressed and the vehicle is in drive or manual mode. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If so, continue on.** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) or [Image Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/) pages and scan again!** This feature is similar to [Automatic Brake Hold](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/12/brake-hold-indicator-symbol/) systems, and reside in vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. ![Creep off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Creep-off-indicator-1.gif)![Creep fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Creep-fault-indicator.gif)However, many electric vehicles (EVs) have been given the ability to creep forward, also when the brake pedal is not depressed. The first warning light to the left is the first we’ve seen in an EV, the **Dodge Charger**, and is seen in **black** and **white**. The second, seen in **yellow/amber/orange** with an added exclamation point, is a creep fault indicator, Regenerative braking in the Charger will bring the vehicle to a complete stop if creep is kept off. It can be switched back on at any time. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** creep, off --- ### [Electric motor failure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/electric-motor-failure-indicator/) **Published:** June 18, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Electric motor ![Electric motor failure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Electric-motor-failure-indicator.gif)This is an *Electric Motor Failure Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)*. The first explanation for this warning light is to alert the driver of a failure in the Electric Propulsion System, but first specifically notes the electric motor. There are additional systems with their own warnings. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![EV system fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ev_system_indicator-red.gif)It was introduced in 2024 by **Dodge** in the all electric **Charger**, and we were surprised that a similar symbol did not already exist in our database. We suspect that other manufacturers have rolled motor issues into system warnings, like the one to the right. ![High Voltage Battery Low](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/high_volt_battery_low.gif)![High Voltage System Fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/high_voltage_system_fault.gif)![Electric motor temperature indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Electric-motor-temperature-hot.gif)The symbol that appears as perhaps a household battery or even a bottle on its side is very similar or nearly identical to others used as electric vehicle (EV) warnings, generally pointing to issues with the high voltage battery. Click, [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/electric-motor-temperature-indicators/),  [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/hybrid-battery-warning-symbol/) or [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/high-voltage-battery-charge-level-indicator-symbol/), respectively left to right, for more. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** battery, bottle on its side, electric motor, electric vehicle, EV, indicator, warning --- ### [Speed Override Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/speed-override-warning-indicator/) **Published:** June 17, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Speed Override ![Speed overide warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Speed-overide-warning.gif)This is a *Speed Override Warning Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)*. This is an electric vehicle (EV) symbol that is intended to warn that that the vehicle speed is being limited due the very low remaining range and that that limit has been exceeded. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** In this situation, the vehicle will be in Turtle Mode and the speed is limited to help save battery and allowing the driver to reach the nearest charging station. The indicator will be seen each time the limit is exceeded. A speed override popup message will also appear when the speed is first exceeded. Turtle mode, which is what **Dodge** calls power limitation, is triggered when there is a low estimated range to empty that will disable some functionalities and limit vehicle speed/torque in order to save battery and allow the driver to reach a charging station. See more on turtle mode here. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** curved arrow, dashboard symbol, electric vehicle, EV, indicator, MPH, Speed Override --- ### [Recuperative or Regenerative Brake System Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/12/recuperative-brake-system-indicator/) **Published:** December 26, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Regenerative Braking ![Regenerative Braking Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Regenerative_braking_indicator.gif)These are the *Recuperative or Regenerative Brake System ([RBS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/)) Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). If this symbol is illuminated on your instrument panel, the RBS is malfunctioning. This type of system is found in Hybrid and electric vehicles and uses the function of slowing down to generate electricity for the main high voltage battery. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![Regeneration icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Regen-icon-2.gif)![Regeneration indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Regen-indicator.gif)The two additional version to the left are *Regenerative Braking Icon Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). they appear as a household battery with arrows circling it or circling inside it. The word ‘Regen’ appears below in one. A horizontal charge bar may appear as well. The symbol remains in gray scale until it is active, when the battery and arrows appear **green**. These icons will also appear in gray scale when regenerative power is limited because the high voltage battery is near full charge or is cold. ![Max regeneration](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Max-regeneration-gr.gif)![Max regeneration](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Max-regeneration.gif)These also appear as household batteries, but as *Max Regeneration indicators*, they are meant to indicate that maximum regeneration capability has been engaged and operating. They will be accompanied by the following instrument cluster messages: Max Regeneration On when the feature is turned on, Max Regeneration Off when the feature is turned off, and Max Regeneration Unavailable when the feature is requested, disabled. ![Regeneration braking fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Max-regeneration-fault.gif)The indicator light will flash for five seconds. It appears in **green** on the instrument panel and in **white** in the message center. Seen in **yellow/amber/orange** with an exclamation point inside, it indicates that there is a fault in the regenerative braking system, ![Regenerative brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Regenerative-brake-indicator.gif)![Regenerative brake indicator blue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Regenerative-brake-indicator-bl.gif)These indicators come from another manufacturer, Kia, which uses arrows and the colors **blue** and **white**.  The number of arrows, 1, 2 or 3, indicates how much regeneration has been set: 1 is lowest, and we’ve chosen to show 3. In **white**, regeneration is not taking place. In **blue**, regeneration is occurring. The arrows appear in what looks like a battery box. ![Innovative pedal mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Innovative-pedal-mode.gif)This one comes from Mitsubishi, which the company has named *Innovative Pedal Operation Mode*. It is still a regenerative braking system and the indicator is seen when the system is turned on. There are no colors involved. ![Regeneration boost](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Regen-boost.gif)This is a *Regeneration Boost Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). It is seen when the driver chooses to increase the regeneration braking force. The result is that the vehicle will slow more quickly when the accelerator pedal is released. It appears as a foot on a pedal with an up and down arrow. ![Deceleration stage indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Deceleration-stage-indicator.gif)Similarly, Honda Motors Corp. offers the option the increase or decrease the rate of regeneration using a paddle on the steering wheel stalk. The result is the symbol to the left, a *Deceleration Paddle Selector Indicator*. Using the deceleration paddle selector, the driver can you sequentially shift through six stages of deceleration. The more larger V shapes are seen, the more deceleration is chosen. The M indicates that the choice has been locked in, suggesting the letter should be an L! In the vast majority of electric and hybrid vehicles, the actual brake system is not involved. However, recuperative braking slows the vehicle and a malfunction of the system will require more use the vehicle’s brakes to come to a stop. In vehicles where the brake system is involved,  braking performance may be affected and pedal travel may be lengthened. Any loss of brake performance presents an accident risk. Have your dealer or qualified repair shop address this as soon as possible. ### Related Symbols ![Brake force dist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Brake-force-dist-indicator.gif)![Electronically Controlled Brake Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electronically_controlled_brake_warning.gif)The symbols to the right are also used as Regenerative Brake System Indicators. [**Click here** ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/regenerative-brake-warning-indicator/)to learn more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrows circling, car symbol, dashboard symbol, down arrow, foot on a pedal, green, household battery, hybrid, innovative pedal, instrument panel, Mitsubishi, RBS, Recuperative Brake System, Regen, regenerative, up arrow --- ### [Auto Brake Hold Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/auto-brake-hold-indicator/) **Published:** November 8, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Brake Hold *![Automatic Hold Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/automatic_hold_indicator.gif "automatic_hold_indicator")*This is an *Auto Brake Hold Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). 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, without the word *Auto*. And if you’re just not sure, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![Automatic hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Automatic-hold.gif)In an electric vehicle (EV), the Park function is supplied by the brakes. So, when placing the car in Park, it is effectively in Auto Hold mode. To that end, the symbol to the left may be seen, indicating that the vehicle is secure. Note as well that the Park activation button or lever is also used as the vehicle’s emergency brake. ### Related Symbols ![Auto hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Auto-hold-indicator.gif)![Auto Hold Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Auto_Hold_indicator.gif)![Auto Hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Auto_Hold_white.gif)Note that there are other versions you can **[see here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/12/brake-hold-indicator-symbol/)**, such as those to the right. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Auto Brake Hold, AUTO H, car symbol, dashboard symbol, green, parking brake --- ### [Charge Door Open Failure Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/charge-door-open-failure-indicator/) **Published:** May 25, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Charge door ![Charge door failure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Charge-door-failure.gif)This is a *Charge Door Open Failure Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It will be seen in the case of a failure of the high voltage battery charge door electric opening. This light, which does resemble a door and an electric plug if it is stared at long enough, should also, fortunately, be accompanied by a message on the instrument panel. This is only a *Maserati* symbol for now. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The charge door is opened by touching the proper “button” on what **Maserati** calls its Comfort Display. This display resides immediately below the center entertainment screen and offers controls for nearly everything from lights to drive modes. If the charge door does not open with the soft-key, it can be opened manually using an emergency release found on the bottom left of the rear bumper. A flap must be removed which reveals a release cable. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, electric plug, exclamation point, indicator, two rectangles --- ### [Electronic Differential (e-DIFF) Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/electronic-differential-e-diff-fault-indicator/) **Published:** May 23, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Electronic Differential ![Electronic differential indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/E-DIFF-indicator.gif)This is an *Electronic Differential Fault indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). Seen as the abbreviation E-DIFF, it indicates a fault in the electronic limited-slip differential, which has an electrically engaged clutch on the differential. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** E-DIFF utilizes electronic sensors and controls to actively and dynamically distribute torque between the drive wheels. This allows for more precise and rapid adjustments to optimize traction and handling in various driving conditions. As an electronic system, a restart of the vehicle may reset the differential. If the problem remains, see a qualified service shop for repairs. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. Privacy Policy ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, e-diff, electronic differential, indicator --- ### [Ride Height Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/12/height-high-indicator/) **Published:** December 9, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Ride Height ![Height High Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/height_high_indicator.gif "height_high_indicator")![Height indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Height-indicator.gif)![Ride height indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Ride-height-indicator.gif)These are *Ride Hight Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). This [text](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/) 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 your symbol??** - **If not, return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The system will have a control switch on the dashboard or more likely the center console for height choices. Some manufacturers will limit higher settings to off road use and lower settings for on road use. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Height High Indicator --- ### [Shift and Up Shift Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/up-shift-light-indicator/) **Published:** November 4, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Shift Indicators *![Down shift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Down-shift-indicator-1.gif)![Up shift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Up-shift-indicator-2.gif)![Upshift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Upshift.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Downshift.gif)![Up Shift Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/11/up_shift_indicator.gif "up_shift_indicator")These are Up,  Down* or simply *Shift Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture 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.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** #### Land Rover ![Upshift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Image2.gif)![Shift up indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Shift-up-indicator.gif)These two, used by Land Rover, may be seen in either **green** or **black** and **white**. The indicator for an up-shift illuminates briefly at the recommended gear change point, again in vehicles with a manual transmission. #### Maserati ![Upshift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Upshift-indicator.gif)![Downshift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Downshift-indicator.gif)Maserati uses these two versions in black and white. They light up to indicate gear shift change in order to optimize fuel consumption. The company offers only automatic transmissions, but It is possible to change gear manually pressing the Drive/Manual button and using the shift paddles. ### Many More Versions *![Up Shift Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/up_shift_light.gif "up_shift_light")*![Shift mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Shift-light.gif)For the most part, the symbols themselves are **green**, indicating that they are intended to be informative and helpful and not warnings. The symbol above on the far right is an up-pointing arrow and the simple word SHIFT. The images here to the left include a bumpy circle, which represents a mechanical flywheel. The first adds a Plus (+) sign indicating that an upshift is in order. The flywheel without the Plus sign is particular to a Sport Mode selection from one manufacturer and indicates that more aggressive shifting will be employed automatically. ![Upshift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Upshift-2.gif)![Downshift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Downshift-2.gif)![Shift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Shift-indicator.gif)These first two indicators, again in **green**, are again up or down arrows or pyramids. Included in this example is the number 2 as a suggested gear target of the shift. The number 1 or 3 or 4 or 5, etc may be seen as well. The last one seems a bit of overkill from Land Rover being very specific and more complicated on an upshift. It seemingly assume the driver can’t count! ![Up shift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Up-shift-indicator.gif)![Down shift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Down-shift-indicator.gif)These two, however, are displayed in **yellow/amber**. In addition, there is an *Up Shift* and a *Down Shift Indicator*. Their purpose remains the same, to aide in fuel economizing. The images are that of a shifter with an arrow either above for Up Shift or below for Down. It can be described as a ball on a rod angled away from a two level base. ![Performance shift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ST.gif)The *ST* symbol seen to the left is a *Performance Shift Indicator*. In vehicles so equipped, the indicator will be seen when the powertrain reaches the optimum upshift point. However, it will flash when the engine is close to hitting the engine speed limiter. ![Shift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Shift-indicator.gif)Another exception will be seen in gray scale in the vehicles information display. It appears as a gear – something that may be found inside a transmission – and is part of an electronic shift notification system. Performance Algorithm Liftfoot ([PAL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/)) or Performance Algorithm Shift ([PAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/)). ### Similar Symbol ![Settings Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Settings-indicator.gif)Do *not* confuse the second image with the *Settings Indicator* symbol on the right. It is nearly identical to the bumpy circle used when referring to the transmission, but lacks any addition in the center and is shown in gray scale. The settings indicator will most generally be seen in the separate **[Information Display](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/information-displays-and-message-centers/)**. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** ball, black and white, bumpy circle, car symbol, dashboard symbol, fuel economy, green, plus sign, rod angled rod, two level base, up shift, up-pointing arrow --- ### [Cruise Control Fault Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/cruise-control-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Cruise Control Fault ![Cruise control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cruise_control_fault_indicatol.gif)![Cruise control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cruise-control-fault-indicator.gif)![Cruise control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cruise-control-faultt.gif)These are *Cruise Control Fault Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/).  Unfortunately, it is not immediately obvious to many what this symbol represents, until it is explained. As with most fault indicators, an exclamation point is added. Most are seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. - **There are lots more [related symbols here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/cruise-or-speed-control-text-indicators/).** - **And are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These symbols are a representation of a speedometer (the dial), with or without a pointer (arrow) indicating a speed has been set, but not the actual set speed. ![Cruise control fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cruise_control_fault_indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cruise-control-fault-warning.gif)![Cruise control fault warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cruise-control-fault-warning.gif)These symbol variations, do not add the exclamation point but remain in **yellow/amber/orange** color. The color alone states that the system needs to be serviced by a qualified service shop as soon as possible. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, car symbol, cruise control symbol, dash, dial, exclamation point, speedometer --- ### [Driver's Door Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/02/drivers-door-malfunction-indicator/) **Published:** February 19, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Door Malfunction ![Door malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Door-malfunction-indicator.gif)![Door malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Door-malfunction-indicator-1.gif)These are *Driver’s Door Malfunction Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The first is seen as the outline of a car with an open padlock seemingly embedded in the vehicle’s roof. The symbol may be seen in **red** or **yellow/amber**. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** This is likely a lock and latch malfunction that could result in the door swinging open while driving. Have a qualified technician or your dealer repair the problem as soon as possible. If it is seen in **red**, the manufacturer recommends parking the vehicle and having it towed to the dealer. The second symbol, from **Maserati**, is seen as a vehicle from above with an open door and an exclamation point. It points to a failure of an electronic latch and likely means that occupants cannot get out of the car! There is a mechanical handle available on both front doors under the arm rest. [See this page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) for more,,, ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, car outine, dashboard symbol, instrument panel, open padlock, red, yellow --- ### [Oil Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/oil-warning-dashboard-lights/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Oil Warning ![Oil Trouble Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/oil_trouble_indicator.gif "oil_trouble_indicator")![Low Oil Level Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/11/low_oil_level_symbol.gif)One of the first idiot lights, the warning light to the far left, featuring an old-school oil can or what could be even Aladdin’s lamp, is the *Oil Warning Light,* either level or pressure [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). Without the wavy line, your engine is telling you the oil pressure is too low. A wavy line below the oil can is more specific and indicates the oil level is low, as seen in the second symbol. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main Picture Symbols page and scan again!** Note that one manufacturer, **Maserati**, uses the second symbol with the wavy line, to indicate an *overfill* situation! In this case, the information display will add a message clarifying the problem. ![Oil Level Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Oil_level_indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Low-oil-pressure-indicator.gif)In either case, the oil level must be checked. The text symbols *Oil Level* or *Low Oil Pressure* are used by some manufacturers and is also an admonition to check the oil. In either case, if the oil level is good, the engine needs servicing as soon as possible as an oil pump failure is likely and will lead to serious engine damage. ![Low oil pressure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Speed-limiter3.gif)This is also a *Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator*.  The exclamation point in the warning indicator, accompanied by a dial and a pointer, indicates that the engine’s RPM has been reduced. The dial and pointer are intended to be a gauge, however, there are no markings to indicate actual oil pressure. As with the text messages above, low oil pressure can result in serious engine damage, even at reduced RPMs, so have the engine serviced as soon as possible. ![oil temperature indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/oil-temperature-indicator.gif)This one is an *Oil Temperature Indicator* symbol. It adds a thermometer above the image of the oil can. It is found in vehicles with high-performance engines that may be run very hard. If it is seen on the instrument panel, pull over and shut down the engine as soon as possible to allow it to cool down. ### Related Symbols ![Engine Oil level Minimum Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/oil_level_mimimum.gif)![Engine Oil Level Sensor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/oil_level_SenSor.gif)Are you seeing one of these to the right?? **[Follow this link. ](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/08/engine-oil-sensor-and-level-indicators/)** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Aladdin's lamp, car symbol, idiot light, Low Oil Pressure, oil can, oil level, oil pressure, oil symbol, oil warning light, thermometer --- ### [Why can't manufacturers get owner's manuals right?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/why-cant-manufacturers-get-owners-manuals-right/) **Published:** May 17, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Maserati logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/maserati_logo.png)Owner’s manuals We’ve begun an update of back-up entry and start processes for 2023 through 2025 **[Maserati](https://www.maserati.com/us/)** models and find that their on-line owner’s manuals truly wanting. We struggle to understand why so many companies struggle with getting these right. None of **Maserati**‘s manuals are available in pdf format, so everything remains online. Of the eight models, three of the manuals offered no clickable navigation. And of those that do, clickable navigation is limited to moving from the table of contents to a chapter head. No other internal clicks are available and there is no “back” available. This brings to mind the very first time we worked on a **Maserati**. The car offered only a manual on the entertainment center. No physical manual — and this is very likely still the case. Plus, if your key fob was dead and you didn’t know how to start the car, the entertainment center, and thus the manual, remained unavailable! And when the manual could be viewed, it offered terrible navigation. If you chose the wrong section, you needed to back out the three, four or however many steps taken to choose another section! We will grant that the online version can be scrolled through end to end, but other than that, the company has learned very little from past mistakes. The pdf world, and frankly the online world, makes linking relatively simple. Maybe no one’s told them. Or complained! (We find that last one hard to believe…) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** back up entry, Maserati, owners manual, start --- ### [Adaptive cruise control not decelerating sufficiently indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/adaptive-cruise-control-not-decelerating-sufficiently-indicator/) **Published:** May 13, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Decelerating ![Step on the brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/shift_lock_indicator-r.gif)This is an *Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Not Decelerating Sufficiently Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It is a recycled symbol, now seen in **red**, usually used to indicate that the brake pedal must be pressed to change gears, but in a different color. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** As a part of the ACC, it is in fact a warning to step on the brake pedal. The indicator would appear while in adaptive mode in a situation where the vehicle would be gaining on another vehicle ahead but cannot slow down enough without intervention. ![Shift Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/shift_lock_indicator.gif)Note again that this symbol is more commonly seen in **yellow/amber/orange** (right), again as a shift lock indicator. [See more here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/automatic-shift-lock-symbol/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** ACC, brackets, circle, dashboard symbol, decelerate, indicator, shift lock, shoe --- ### [Automatic Shift Lock or Engine Start Operation Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/automatic-shift-lock-symbol/) **Published:** December 18, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Shift Lock ![Shift Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/shift_lock_indicator.gif "shift_lock_indicator")![Shift lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/shift_lock_indicator-gr.gif)These are *Automatic Shift Lock ([ASL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms"))* or an *Engine Start Operation Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). When the ignition is on, ASL locks the shifter in neutral or park. The symbol of a shoe inside the typical circular brake symbol is a reminder that the brake must be stepped on to release the lock and shift the transmission into drive or reverse. Only one manufacturer (Skoda) presents this in **green**. There are yet more variations used in the industry below … - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Engine Start Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Engine_start_operation_indicator2.gif)![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)![Step on the brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Step-on-the-brake-indicator.gif)The symbol of a shoe, boot or foot on or very near a pedal is a reminder that the brake must be engaged to start a push button or keyless start car. The image may appear on an instrument panel or on the console near the shifter, but with a start push button or keyless start vehicle, the indicator will appear on the instrument panel. ### Similar Symbols ![Depress Brake Pedal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Brake_press_indicator.gif)![Predictive Efficiency Assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Predictive2.gif)Don’t confuse these symbols with either of those to the right. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/05/predictive-efficiency-assist-indicator/) for more on the **green** symbol or [**here for more**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/06/electric-park-brake-press-indicator/) on the next one in **yellow/amber**. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, boot on pedal, car symbol, dashboard symbol, Engine Start Operation, foot on pedal, instrument panel Indicator, keyless start, Shift Lock Symbol, shoe in a circle --- ### [12-volt battery warning light needs a serious upgrade](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/01/12-volt-battery-warning-light-needs-a-serious-upgrade/) **Published:** January 12, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Charge system trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/charge_system_trouble_indicator-135.gif) On This Page - [Battery Warning Light](#Battery_Warning_Light) - [EV start batteries](#EV_start_batteries) - [ICE batteries](#ICE_batteries) - [A Friend in the Business](#A_Friend_in_the_Business) ## Battery Warning Light ### EV start batteries I ran across a [story from](https://insideevs.com/news/746818/ford-mustang-mach-e-traps-infant-inside/) Inside EVs involving a Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle (EV) 12-volt start battery failure that also failed to produce any battery warning light. The owner stepped out of her running vehicle leaving an infant inside and the car simply died. The car locked itself as well. There is no mechanical back up entry system, but that is an item for another day. A few weeks ago, the owner of a Tesla Model Y began behaving very badly throwing a number of confusing warnings that DID warn of a “low-voltage” battery issue. She managed one last ride to a Tesla service center and received a replacement 12-volt start battery. We posted on that [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/yes-your-ev-has-a-12-volt-battery-too/). ### ICE batteries Both of these incidents took me back 15 years and 7 years and two different internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. The first car began to start hard, with no warnings issued on the instrument panel. In 48 hours the car died and a new battery was needed. No warning at that point either. But this prompted me to be sure that the next time a car gave me the starting hint, I would act promptly. So, 7 years later, my car at the time, another ICE version, started hard. Memory prompted, and I chose to make one stop before heading to the parts store. The car refused to start on the very next attempt. Again, no warning lights, no low-voltage announcements, dead or dying battery cell warnings, nothing. This has to change! ### A Friend in the Business I am an experienced car guy and still got blind sided twice by failed, not failing, start batteries. I nearly had the second one but the general public doesn’t stand a chance. Note that the Tesla owner called me while in a near panic. She saw a “low-voltage battery warning” and to her it meant only that the battery in her EV was failing! What I know as the main, high-voltage battery, which was not the issue. I am in no way an expert on what prompts a battery warning, but I have to believe that something was happening in all four of these cases that could have been read, prompting a warning to the driver. The Tesla warning was just in time, but an owner without a friend in the business would likely still to have been stranded. The Tesla warnings need to be clearer. Clear enough for the average person to fully understand. And every other manufacturer of any vehicle, ICE or EV, needs to somehow find a way to warn of impending battery failures, not just charge system failures. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** battery warning light, dashboard symbol, EV, ICE, indicator, start battery --- ### [Bad weather lighting indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/bad-weather-lighting-indicator/) **Published:** February 3, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Bad weather ![Bad weather light indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bad-weather-indicator.gif)![Bad weather indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Bad-weather-indicator-w.gif)These are *Bad Weather Light Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)s. The use of the word Light is likely meant to be Lighting in an English translation, as this option is found in Mini and Skoda vehicles made in Germany. This indicator will be seen when the bad weather lighting system is turned on. The color choice of **white** or **green** is made by the manufacturer. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) and scan again!** The automatic headlight control must be active before switching on the bad weather lighting. The system ensures “optimized illumination of the roadway in poor visibility, such as fog or rain”. Bad weather lighting ensures the distribution of the low beams is adapted to the visibility. The indicator makes use of the traditional image used to depict a headlight, which is a near oval shape with lines radiating from it in a downward direction. It then adds what is a cloud and rain drops in front of the light. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** cloud, dashboard symbol, green, indicator, lines pointing down, oval shape, rain --- ### [No lights on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/05/no-lights-on-indicator/) **Published:** May 9, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## No lights on ![No lamp on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/No-lamp-on.gif)This is a *No Lights Switched on Indicator* symbol. Associated with automatic exterior lighting, the lamp is a reminder that conditions warrant switching on the automated lighting system. The control light may also light up in the instrument cluster. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** As noted, this is tied to an automatic lighting system. Lights are automatically switched on or off according to lighting conditions and/or vehicle operation. Functions include low to high beams or vice versa, parking lights and daytime running lights. The indicator looks like an old style light bulb with lines radiating from it in **yellow/amber/orange**. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** indicator, light bulb, lines radiating, no lights on, symbol --- ### [Maintenance or Service Required Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/maintenance-required-indicator/) **Published:** October 21, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Service Required](#Service_Required) - [Car on a Lift](#Car_on_a_Lift) - [Text and Other Versions](#Text_and_Other_Versions) - [Red Triangles](#Red_Triangles) - [Wrenches or Spanners](#Wrenches_or_Spanners) ## Service Required *![Service Reminder Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/service_light.gif "service_light")![Service reminder indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Service-indicator.gif)*These are *Maintenance or Service Required Indicators* symbols. In most cases, these [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) are used only as a reminder that routine maintenance is needed, such as an oil change, although the car on the lift (below) could suggest a more serious problem. Note immediately that some manufacturers use the image of a vehicle with the wrench inside to indicate an electrical problem! [Click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/07/engine-fault-indicator-symbol/), particularly if the vehicle is not operating properly. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or [Text Symbol page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ### Car on a Lift *![](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/lift_service_indicator.gif "lift_service_indicator")*![Service needed indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Service-needed-indicator.gif)Note that some manufacturers use the car on in the air or on the lift symbol to indicate that one of the vehicle’s systems has failed and needs repair. In a case like this, another symbol associated with the actual system will be shown as well. #### Text and Other Versions ![Oil Change Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Oil_change_indicator.gif)![Maintenance Required Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/maintenance_required_indicator.gif)![Oil service reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/oil_service_reminder.gif)![Oil service reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Oil-service.gif)All routine services in a vehicle with an internal combustion engine start with a change of the engine oil and filter. The text [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols") *Oil Change* used by some manufacturers says it in the simplest way possible, while the text *MAINT REQD* may be used to mean the very same thing while implying more. The last one is rather cryptic, showing a pan shape with a drop of oil above it. However, if there is additional text shown identifying trouble with a specific vehicle system, contact your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. #### Red Triangles ![Service interval near](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Service-interval-near.gif)![Service interval exceeded](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Service-interval-exceeded.gif)These red triangles indicate the approach or the passing of a *Service Interval*. The required service may be a common oil change or something more important such as a transmission service. The first is a single triangle, which may appear in **red** or **yellow/amber/orange**. It indicates the approach of a service interval. The second adds another triangle inside the first. It indicates the service is past due and may also appear in **red** or **yellow/amber/orange**. #### Wrenches or Spanners ![Service Reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/service_reminder2.gif)![Service reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/service_reminder3.gif)![Service reminder indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Service-reminder-indicator-1.gif)In many European vehicles, a simple wrench (spanner) image will be displayed temporarily as a service interval approaches. It will likely be in gray scale, but may also be seen in **yellow/amber/orange**. Note that if you see a wrench or spanner in **red**, it indicates a serious [powertrain](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/drivetrain-shift-or-powertrain-trouble-symbols/ "Drivetrain or Powertrain Trouble Symbols") problem. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car on lift, car symbol, dashboard indicator, Maintenance required, oil change, service, service reminder, spanner, wrench --- ### [Park Assist Systems Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/park-assist-systems-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** March 23, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Park Assist ![Parking Assistance Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/parking_assistant.gif "parking_assistant")![S-APGS indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/S-APGS-indicator.gif)These are *Park Assist Systems Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The **green** version will be visible when the system is activated and working. The manufacturer may refer to this as *Intuitive Parking Assistance, Park Distance Control* ([PDC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/)), etc. The gray scale version represents a more advanced system discussed below. - **But first, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** A problem in indicated If the symbols is seen in **yellow/amber**. See below. And that’s not all… The systems use ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear to detect how close the vehicle is to surrounding objects. The first symbol itself is meant to show a “beam” detecting an object (the “traffic cone”) to help you park “P”. The cone is often been described by drivers as a sail. ### More Versions ![Park Assist Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/parking_assistant_2.gif)![Park assist failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Park-assist-failure.gif)![Parking assistant](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/parking_assistant_wh.gif)If the first symbol is illuminated or flashes in **yellow/amber/orange**, there is a malfunction in the system or the sensors are dirty. The symbol may include an exclamation point. A good car washing may be all that is needed. The system has no impact on driving, so you may continue on your way, but do add extra care parking. **Opel** uses the first image as a warning when the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. It will be seen in **yellow/amber/orange** and will flash. The **black** and **white** version will be accompanied by a text message in the information screen noting a possible solution to the problem, such as dirty sensors. ![Park assist off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Park-assist-off.gif)![Park assist off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Park-assist-off.gif)With the word OFF added, the system may simply have been turned off. If this is not intended, look for a switch with a matching symbol on it. If either of these indicators also flash, there is a malfunction in the system, which has turned it off. ![Park assist space finder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Park-assist-finder.gif)A more advanced version offers the ability to actually find a parking space. When activated, the **blue** icon with the letter P inside will be seen. This Park Assist system then maneuvers the vehicle in to parallel and perpendicular parking spaces. The system controls the vehicle movement during a maneuver using the steering, acceleration, gear selection, and braking. The lamp illuminates blue when the park assist system is searching for a valid parking space, and can only be active when the vehicle’s speed is less than 18 mph (30 km/h). ![S-APGS indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/S-APGS-indicator.gif)Once again, this gray-scale version functions very much like the one above and is called *Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System* (S-APGS). It does not find spaces, but will control parking maneuvers once a spot is chosen. The system can handle parallel or back in parking. If more than one valid space is displayed in the park assist screen, multiple icons will appear with an arrow to one side or the other. Touch the preferred parking space to change from the pre-selected parking space. ![Park assist off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Park-assist-off-wh-2.gif)![Park assist off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Park-assist-off-wh.gif)Audi uses both of the symbols shown to indicate a malfunction. Again, as black and white symbols, they will be accompanied by text messages in the information screen citing possible actions to take to rectify the malfunction. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, instrument cluster light, Intuitive Parking Assistant Symbol, park assist, sail, traffic cone --- ### [Audi Pre-sense and Fault Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/02/audi-pre-sense-fault-indicator/) **Published:** February 14, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Pre-sense Indicators ![Audi presense fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Audi-presense-fault.gif)![Audi pre sense fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Audi-pre-sense-indicator.gif)These are *Pre-sense Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) exclusive to the Audi brand. It is seen either as the front of a car inside a circle and brackets with a star at the top in **red** , which is a warning of danger, or it appears as a broken circle with a triangle and exclamation point as part of the circle and the outline of a car inside in **yellow/amber**. as a fault indicator. This may mean something as serious as a failure requiring service or as simple as a dirty sensor, so it makes sense to start with a car wash! The fault will not impact normal driving functions. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Audi presense fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Audi-presense-fault-wh.gif)![Audi pre sense indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Audi-pre-sense-indicator-whgif.gif)They have now migrated to **black** and **white** indicators in the information screen and are seen as malfunction indicators. A message will appear describing the nature of the problem. Pre-sense detects collision hazards around the car and initiates specific safety measures. A given vehicle may have only front, front and rear or 360° options. If a problem is identified, the system may intervene with the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) system in the event of a skid. If a collision is imminent, the system warns the driver with visual, acoustic and haptic warnings and, if necessary, it will provide braking assistance to reduce vehicle speed or even a full brake application to avoid the collision. The system would then pretension the seat belts to reduce the driver or front passenger forward or lateral movements; close the side windows and sliding sunroof; and finally activate the hazard lights. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, Audi, broken circle, car in a circle, dashboard symbol, exclamation point, pre-sense, yellow --- ### [Distance Warning Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/09/distance-warning-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** September 27, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Distance Warning ![Distance Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/09/distance_warning_indicator.gif "distance_warning_indicator")![Vehicle ahead detected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Vehicle-ahead-detected-indicator.gif)![Following distance warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Distance-warning.gif)These are *Distance Warning Indicator* or *Vehicle Detection Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). It is a warning that a vehicle in front is too close or is being approached too quickly, or that a stationary obstacle exists in the direction of travel. It may be a stand alone system or a part of some manufacturers’ active cruise control systems. - - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The first image shows a car inside a **red** triangle. The second shows a vehicle in a gray scale star-like structure. It would appear in the vehicle’s information display. In any case, it is likely time to apply the brakes, and if you’re reading this now, you clearly did! ![Distance warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Distance-warning.gif)![Distance warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Distance-warning-indicator-r.gif)![Distance warning fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Distance-warning-indicator-wh.gif)![Distance warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Distance-warning-indicator.gif)The first two here are similar showing one car approaching another with a line and exclamation point in between in **yellow/amber** , **red** and **black** and **white**. The exclamation point in all of them indicate a fault in the system, often weather or dirt related. Use additional caution. The difference is that the cars are whole or in part, which makes the image easier to interpret. Depending on manufacturer the color may move to **red** as the distance shrinks and is deemed to small. The last one simply puts the triangle and exclamation point behind a car. ### Similar Symbols ![Collision warning 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Collision-warning-2.gif)![Forward Alert Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Forward_alert_indicator.gif)Note that the symbols to the right are very similar and have a similar function. **[Click here to learn more.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/10/forward-alert-indicator-symbol/)** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** active cruise control, car in a triangle, car symbol, dashboard symbol, Distance Warning Indicator --- ### [Dynamic steering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/dynamic-steering-indicator/) **Published:** April 23, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Dynamic steering ![Dynamic steering indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dynamic-steering.gif)This is a Dynamic Steering Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It is seen when dynamic steering is correcting the steering wheel position or being re-initialized. The steering wheel will be seen to move slightly after the engine is started. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Re-initialization may be necessary if the wheel was moved while the engine was off. The lamp will go out when the re-initialization is complete. The indicator is seen as a steering wheel with a two sided and bent arrow above and an exclamation point to the side in black and white. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashbaord symbol, dynamic steering, exclamation point, indicator, steering wheel, two sided and bent arrow --- ### [Power Top Trouble Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/09/power-top-trouble-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** September 25, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Power Top ![Convertible Top Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/01/top-indicator2.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/top-indicator3.jpg)These are *Convertible or Power Top Trouble Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). The second, which just appears as lines and angles one floating above another, is used for a power hardtop from one manufacturer. The first image features just enough “split” or space at the point of the windshield and between the roof and the trunk to suggest that the roof can be folded away. Of course, the owner of a such a vehicle already knows the car is a convertible – we presume. The symbol adds the double directional arrows to indicate that what goes up can come down. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Soft top indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Soft-top-indicator-yao.gif)The symbols are meant to indicate trouble with the power top system, before the top is opened or closed. It comes on during a systems check when the vehicle is started and will stay on if a fault is detected. It will also come on during operation of the top and stay on if the process is not fully completed. Unfortunately, if a convertible top gets stuck mid-stream going up or down, the trouble symbol will often seem pointless. And if there is a fault in the system, the switch will not activate the top! ### More Versions ![Convertible top lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Convertible-top-lock-indicator.gif)This next set is a little more helpful.  The first is a *Top Lock Indicator* symbol. The symbol, shown in **red**, is the image of a car with the top down and a padlock above it.  It indicates that the lock mechanism is not engaged or has failed. ![Convertible failure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Convertible-failure-indicator.gif)This next one, also seen in **red**, is *Top Failure Indicator*. It has the same image of the car with an exclamation point above the back of the car. It essentially says that the car does not recognize where the top is and will need to be secured, opened or closed, manually. This one may also be seen in yellow/amber. In this case, it is most likely that the control mechanism has overheated. Give it a little time and try again. ![Convertible top speed indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Convertible-top-speed-indicator.gif)This one is Speed Warning Indicator. It simply says that the top cannot be activated because the car is moving too fast. This explains what is supposed be a speedometer above the back of the image of the car. It is seen in **yellow/amber**. ![Top open indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Top-open-indicator.gif)![Trunk partition open indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Trunk-partition-open-indicator.gif)These last two will be seen in the information screen in **black** and **white**, along with text describing any problem that may exist. The first is a relatively simple image of a convertible top partially open. Any one of a half a dozen possible messages describing an issue will be seen as well. The second shows a separation at the back of the car and indicates that the trunk partition is not fully closed. An obstruction may be at fault. The trunk partition opens to take in or release the roof during operation. ![Soft top indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Soft-top-indicator.gif)Audi add this warning in **black** and **white** and notes that, among other things, a message may be shown that the soft top cannot be operated because the rear seat is occupied! Otherwise, it is a fault indicator. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, Convertible Top Trouble Indicator, dashboard symbol, double arrow, hardtop, Power top --- ### [Drivetrain, Shift or Powertrain Trouble Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/drivetrain-shift-or-powertrain-trouble-symbols/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Powertrain ![Drivetrain Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/drivetrain_trouble_indicator.gif "drivetrain_trouble_indicator")![Electric Shift Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electric_shift_malfunction.gif)These are *Drivetrain, Shift* or *Powertrain* trouble [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) or lights, and will be **red** or **yellow/amber** if it comes up. This same symbol is also used as an *Electric Shift Control System Warning Indicator*. It indicates a problem has been detected generally in an automatic transmission or transaxle, or its shift system. This part of the  drivetrain should be serviced as soon as possible. - **But first, are you sure one of these is your symbol? If yes, then continue below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Transmission fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Transmission-fault.gif)![Gear box indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Gear-box-indicator.gif)These in black and white will be seen in the vehicle’s information display. It may indicate that the transmission is overheated or there is a park lock malfunction or a major transmission malfunction. Fortunately, a text description will be seen as well. In nan Audi, the text will include whether or not the vehicle can be driven and may add a description of the exact issue. ![Transmission system indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Transmission-system-indicator.gif)This version is also seen in black and white. It accommodates all of the shift positions with their first letter, D, P, R, etc. If all are seen together and is found to be blinking, there is an issue with the transmission the will need service as soon as possible. There is little that is user-serviceable in these systems, so you will need the help of your dealer or authorized service center. Some manufacturers also use these to indicate an engine problem, but the [Check Engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/) light is generally reserved for this. ### More Versions ![Powertrain Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/powertrain_trouble_indicator.gif "powertrain_trouble_indicator")While the exclamation point is a recurring motif in automotive instrument panel symbols, the wrench is a bit more rare. Neither is it very informative unless, a) the driver is already familiar with it or, b) the driver stops and reads the owners manual. It often indicates a transmission problem, particularly if seen in **red**, but it also is used for other purposes. Do consult your manual. ![Settings Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Settings-indicator.gif)Do *not* confuse the first image with the *Settings Indicator* symbol on the right. It is nearly identical to the bumpy circle used when referring to the transmission, but lacks any addition in the center and is shown in gray scale. The settings indicator will most generally be seen in the separate [Information Display](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/information-displays-and-message-centers/) and is the what we have become used to seeing on our phones and computers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** automatic transmission symbol, black and white, bumpy circle, car symbol, dashboard symbol, Drivetrain, electronic shift control, exclamation point, instrument panel light, Powertrain, wrench --- ### [Vehicle Climate Preconditioner Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/08/vehicle-climate-preconditioner-indicator/) **Published:** August 11, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Climate Preconditioning ![Preconditioning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Preconditioning-indicator.gif)![Precool or heat indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Precool-heat-indicator.gif)These are *Vehicle Climate Preconditioner Indicator* symbols. If a vehicle is so equipped, it can be heated or cooled in advance of driving. In warm weather, the ventilation system cools the passenger compartment by blowing air in from outside. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The first symbol belongs to an internal combustion (ICE) vehicle and the function cannot heat the passenger compartment, since this requires the vehicle to be running, or is unavailable due to a fault. The second is from an electric vehicle (EV), which can preheat the interior! The images are that of wavy lines or arrows rising from a line and also a snowflake in the second. The function requires a smart phone and a smart phone app. Preconditioning can be started at a moments notice or begun at a preset time using a timer. The manufacturers say that preconditioning the vehicle before driving can help reduce wear and reduce energy consumption during a trip. The same app can likely start the vehicle to warm the engine and thus the passenger compartment or operate the air conditioner. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrows, Climate Preconditioner, dashboard symbol, wavy lines --- ### [Pop Up Hood Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/pop-up-hood-warning-indicator/) **Published:** July 5, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Pop Up Hood ![Pop up hood indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Pop-up-hood-indicator.gif)![Pop up hood indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pop-up-hood-indicator-red.gif)![Pop up hood indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pop-up-hood-indicator-wh.gif)These are *Pop Up Hood Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The Pop Up Hood system is a pedestrian safety system akin to the interior air bags. The symbol warns that the system is not available, either due to a malfunction or because it has already been used. The light appears as the front of a vehicle with the hood separated or broken from the windshield. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The pop up hood is used – that is, blown open by explosives – if a front impact is detected that is equal to or greater than that of a pedestrian and between about 16 to 34 mph (25 to 55 km/h). The system may also activate when colliding with a curb, falling into a deep hole landing hard, or hitting the slope of a parking lot, an undulating road, a protruding object or falling object. If the system has not been activated, have a qualified service shop or your dealer repair the system. If it has been used, it will need to be reset by the shop or dealer. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, car, dashboard symbol, hood broken, hood up, instrument panel Indicator --- ### [Parking Brake Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/parking-brake-engaged-indicator/) **Published:** December 4, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Park Brake ![Parking Brake Engaged Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/park_brake_indicator.gif "park_brake_indicator")![Park brake applied](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/parking-brake-applied.gif)These symbols are *Parking Brake Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). There are a number of considerations. The symbol to the far left simply indicates that the parking, or emergency brake is engaged. Be sure to disengage the parking or emergency brake before attempting to drive. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main Picture Symbols page and scan again!** ### Many More Versions ![Service Electric Parking Brake](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/service_electric_parking_brake.gif "service_electric_parking_brake")![Park Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Park_indicator.gif)![Park brake malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Park-brake-malfunction.gif)![Electric park brake malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Auto-park.gif)If any of these symbols are flashing, it indicate that service is necessary. Also, the first image to the right with the wrench or spanner added is used with *Electronic Parking Brakes* and indicates that it needs to be serviced. The car can be driven, but be sure to have it serviced as soon as possible in order to maintain the parking brake’s availability. ![Electric Park Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/PARK-indicator.gif)![Park brake applied](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Park-brake-applied-2.gif)![PARK symbol in red](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PARK-indicator-red.gif)The letter P is shown above for “Park”. It is inside the circle in brackets, which is always used to represent brakes. The symbol holding the whole word is also a park brake indicator, but may indicate an electric park brake fault. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/11/electric-park-brake-fault-indicator/) for more. **![Park brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Park-brake-indicator.gif)![Park brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/park_brake_indicator2.gif)Audi** has now opted to use two of these symbols in black and white. When see together, they indicate that the vehicle is on too steep an incline, and the park brake may not work effectively. However, the same two symbols also mean that the park brake has been applied. ![Brake Trouble Indicator Canada](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/brake_trouble_indicator_canada.gif)Note that the symbol to the right is associated, and may be serious. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/brake-trouble-dashboard-symbols/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, circle in brackets, dashboard symbol, electronic parking brake, P, Parking Brake Engaged Indicator, spanner, wrench image --- ### [Door lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/door-lock-indicator/) **Published:** April 21, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Door lock ![Door lock indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Door-lock.gif)This is a Door Lock Indicator symbol. Oddly, its purpose is to indicate that the doors cannot be opened while the vehicle, which is not something we’ve ever tested in any vehicle. It is seen in black and white and shows a car from the side with a padlock inside. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** However, **Audi**, who this symbol belongs to, notes that the doors can be opened in an emergency by forcefully pulling the door handle beyond its normal opening position at least twice. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car from the side, dashboard symbol, indicator, padlock --- ### [AdBlue Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/06/adblue-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** June 16, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## AdBlue ![AdBlue fill indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AdBlue-fill2.gif)![AdBlue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AdBlue-fill-y.gif)![AdBlue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AdBlue-fill-w.gif)![AdBlue indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AdBlue.gif)These are *AdBlue Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-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 is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** So, what to do? All indicators include the text AdBlue, or Blue, which is a urea fluid used in the system. The first indicator includes the images of a downturned bottle of fluid. Another has the same words shown above a wavy line, meant to show the fluid’s level. In black and white, it indicates that the system is low on fluid and a message will likely be seen noting how many miles can be travelled. When in **yellow/amber/orange**, it also indicates that fluid is low and there are very few miles available. If it appears in **Red**, the system must have fluid added, or engine emissions will be excessive. ![AdBlue Maintenance Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AdBlue-maint2.gif)![AdBlue maintenance needed](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AdBlue-maint-y.gif)Another adds a wrench or spanner to the AdBlue text. In **yellow/amber/orange**, it indicates an issue with the system. In **red**, the system needs immediate attention or damage may be done to the engine and/or its emissions control systems. Only a qualified service shop or dealer will be capable of repairing the system. ![AdBlue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AdBlue-red.gif)![AdBlue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AdBlue-yao.gif)![AdBlue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AdBlue-wh.gif)Audi uses no less than 10 versions of the AdBlue symbol. The sets shown here forgo the text in the symbol because a text message will accompany the symbol. Why they insist on multiple colors is a true frustration, although if the symbol appears in **red**, their vehicles will not start until fluid is added. ![Service AdBlue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AdBlue-red-wr.gif)![Service AdBlue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AdBlue-yao-wr.gif)![Service AdBlue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AdBlue-wh-wr.gif)The wrench added to the warning indicates that the wrong fluid has been added or a fault has been detected. The system must be purged or services by properly trained technicians. Again, color is not relevant, except again in **red** the problem is more serious and the vehicle cannot be started. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** AdBlue, amber, bottle, dashboard symbol, indicator, red, SCR, selective catalytic reduction, spanner, text, wrench, yellow --- ### [Tail or Stop Light Out Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tail-or-stop-light-out-indicators/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Tail Lamps](#Tail_Lamps) - [Stop or Brake Lamp](#Stop_or_Brake_Lamp) - [OLED Tail Lights](#OLED_Tail_Lights) - [Similar Symbols](#Similar_Symbols) ## Tail Lamps ![Tail Light Out Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Tail_light_out_indicator.jpg "Tail_light_out_indicator")This symbol is a *Tail or Stop Light Out* *Indicator* [symbols.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) The replacement of a light bulb or two will restore order. Some manufacturers add a text message in the instrument panel noting exactly which light is out. The symbol is often described as eyelashes coming out of the back of a car! The lines or eyelashes pointing out are meant to represent light. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main Picture Symbols page and scan again!** ### Stop or Brake Lamp ![Stop Light Out Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Stop_light.gif)![Brake lamp indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Brake-lamp-indicator.gif)These two versions are a *Stop Light* or *Brake Lamp Out* Indicator. They specifically point to a burned out brake light bulb. Again, the eyelashes pointing back are part of the equation, and the words STOP or BRAKE are there for obvious reasons. There may be a further message in the instrument panel noting the exact bulb. Again, have the light bulb replaced. ### OLED Tail Lights ![OLED tail lamp out indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/OLED-tail-lamp-out-indicator.gif)This is an *OLED Tail Lights Out indicator*. This is a malfunction indicator and the lights will be switched off and will remain off until the lights are repaired. This is an **Audi** warning light and there is no indication as to why it is not shown in **yellow/amber/orange**, which would seem to be appropriate. Note that in all cases, there is the outside possibility of a bad fuse or a broken wire or some other electrical issue affecting the tail lights. ### Similar Symbols ![LED Headlight Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/headlight_malfunction.gif)![Headlamp Malfunction 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/05/headlight_malfunction_2.gif)![Cornering Headlamps Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cornering_malfunction_indicator.gif)Also, don’t confuse the stop or tail light indicators with these symbols. Click **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/)**, **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/automatic-headlight-dimmer-or-malfunction-indicator-symbols/)** or [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/lamp-out-indicator-symbols/), left to right. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, eyelashes, instrument cluster light, lighting symbol, stop light, tail light out symbol --- ### [Predictive Efficiency Assist Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/05/predictive-efficiency-assist-indicator/) **Published:** May 4, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Predictive Efficiency ![Predictive Efficiency Assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Predictive2.gif)![Efficiency assist exit](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Efficiency-assist-11.gif)![Efficiency assist circle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Efficiency-assist-2.gif)![Efficiency assist intersection](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Efficiency-assist-3.gif)![Curve speed adapt](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Adaptive3.gif)![Efficiency assist slope](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Efficiency-assist-4.gif)These symbols, which will appear in **green**, are *Predictive Efficiency Assist Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The assistance system, from **Audi**, adds an automobile’s version of anticipation of the road ahead. The first symbol uses the image of a shoe or foot with an arrow below pointing upwards. It is again seen in **green** and indicates the system is active and in use. If the foot itself is seen, the system is recommending the vehicle be slowed. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The second, with a line curving to the right, indicates that an exit is approaching. The third, shown as a circle in a circle broken by three entering lanes, means that a traffic circle is ahead. The next one shows that an intersection is upcoming, and then an upcoming curve. The last shows a gradient ahead, with the anticipated percent of grade. They are nearly self explanatory. ![Efficiency assist MPH](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Efficiency-assist-7.gif)![Efficiency assist mph](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Efficiency-assist-6.gif)![Efficiency assist km/h](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Efficiency-assist-5.gif)These indicate the speed limit of the road being driven, either in miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour. **Audi** gives no explanation as to why MPH may be seen in upper or lower case, although what will actually be showing is the actual numerical speed limit. ![Efficiency assist predictive](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Efficiency-assist-8.gif)The system is intended to save fuel, using data from the navigation system, traffic signs, and even topography. The symbol is meant specifically to indicate that the driver should decelerate (remove his/her foot from the accelerator) because a lower speed is needed up ahead. The system is not active if [*Adaptive Cruise Control*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/) is engaged. The symbol to the left in black and white is a reminder that the system is predictive only and not adaptive. Note that **Audi** also uses the curve seen in the first row of images and the last image (the vehicle above a dial with an arrow) as Adaptive Cruise Control symbols. They may even match the colors. As the driver, you’ll need to know which system is active. ### Similar Symbol ![Shift Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/shift_lock_indicator.gif)Its important to distinguish the first symbol above from [*Shift Lock Indicator* ](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/12/automatic-shift-lock-symbol/)symbols that appear in **yellow/amber**. These will also feature a foot or shoe, but have no connection to any advanced fuel saving feature. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Audi, car symbol, dashboard symbol, foot, green, Indicator Light, Predictive Efficiency Assist, shoe, up arrow --- ### [Blind Spot Monitor Warning or System Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/) **Published:** November 25, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Blind Spot Monitor ![Blind Spot Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blind_spot_indicator2.gif "blind_spot_indicator2")![BLIS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Blis_indicator.gif)These are *Blind Spot Monitor ([BSM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) Warning or Blind Spot Detection ([BSD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), Blind Spot Alert ([BSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)) System* (left) or *BLind spot Information System ([BLIS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms"))* (right) or *Blind Spot Intervention* ([BSI](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)) [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). Yet another instance of essentially identical systems end up with manufacturer-dependent names for reasons that are not at all clear. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The light or symbol, often seen on the far corners of outside mirrors themselves, will illuminate when a vehicle is detected in the blind spot. Also seen on mirrors are simple **yellow/amber** lines in many models. The light will flash while the turn signal is operated. Manufacturers who employ the light on the instrument panel also employ an indicator lamp on the inside of the mirror to draw attention to side of the vehicle being intruded upon. The systems monitor the areas on either side of the vehicle just behind the driver and front passenger for unseen vehicles and obstructions. The indicator lights look like vehicles pointing a beam at another vehicle, which is pretty much what it is doing. Note that these systems are evolving to active duty. That is, if an obstructive is detected in the area covered, the vehicle will move itself out of the way (*Blind Spot Intervention* above). ### Many More Versions ![Blind Spot Alert Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blind_spot_fault_indicator3.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blind_spot_indicator4.gif)![blind_spot_malfunction_indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/blind_spot_malfunction_indicator.gif)![Blind spot monitor malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Blind-spot-monitor-malfunction.gif)System problems are generally indicated by a separate alert and text message in the instrument panel. These may include the *Blind Spot Alert Malfunction* indicator at the left. The word OFF added to the image means that the option has been switched off or has malfunctioned. The last two also indicate a malfunction one in **red** and the other with a line through, but still in **yellow/amber/orange**. A malfunction will not effect any driving systems, so you may continue on your way. Blind Spot Monitoring will not be available, however. ![Radar sensors indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Radar-assist.gif)This version displays only the sensors used for blind spot detection. If seen in black and white, as shown here, the system is unavailable, likely because the sensors are dirty. A text message will be seen with the symbol in the information screen. If the system is working properly, the symbol will be displayed in **green**. ![BSM Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BSM_indicator.gif "BSM_indicator")![Blind Spot Monitor Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/BSM_off_indicator.gif "BSM_off_indicator")Alternatively or in conjunction with the symbols above, text symbols with the [acronym](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms") BSM, or *Blind Spot Monitor*, or BSM OFF, may be seen on the instrument panel. BSM alone in **green** simply indicates the system is on. On of the symbols above will be seen in the outside mirrors themselves. BSM alone and in **yellow/amber** indicates a problem with the system. If on continuously, BSM OFF indicates the system has been turned off. If flashing, BSM OFF indicates a problem with the system. See your dealer or authorized service center for repairs. The vehicle can be driven without the benefit of the advanced system. ![Blind spot or side assist fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BSM-fault-indicator.gif)![Side assist malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Side-assist-malfunction-indicator.gif)This one is used by **Audi**. It may be the clearest concept, in that it is the image of a car in a mirror! It is the **Audi** *Side Assist Indicator*, and, if seen, regardless of color, points to a fault in the system. However, in **black** and **white**, it may also simply indicate that the system is unavailable. It may reset on re-start, or may need sensors to be cleaned.. When the light is on and stays on, the assist system is inoperative and will not detect vehicles alongside your car. Find a dealer or authorized repair station soon. ![Blind spot warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Blind-spot-indicator.gif)Some manufacturers use an indicator in gray scale is seen when the system is activated. It uses large triangles on either side of an image of a vehicle to show the area covered by sensors. If there is a system problem, a text message will appear. Both are seen in the center information display. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Blind spot detection, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Indicator, Blind Spot Warning System symbol, BLIS, BSM Off, car and beam, car symbol, dashboard symbol, exclamation point, gray, information system, triangles, white --- ### [Distraction warning indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/distraction-warning-indicators/) **Published:** April 10, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Distraction warnings ![Driver distraction indicator ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Driver-distraction-indicator-y.gif)![Driver distraction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Driver-distraction-indicator-w.gif)These are *Distraction Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). They appear when a distraction detection system, from Audi, finds reason to believe that the driver has been doing things that might distract from the road, such as adjusting the seat. A tone will be heard if the system determines that the level of distraction is high. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Each symbol, in black and white or yellow/amber/orange, warns of the same thing and in the same way. A message will appear on the instrument panel with a specific warning. This is necessary because the black and white image also warns that the detection system is unavailable. Its an electronic system, so it may return for use on a re-start. If not, find a qualified repair shop. The system can be turned off and can also be adjusted between high, medium and low sensitivity. The symbols appear as open eyes with an exclamation point. ![Attention alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Attn.gif)![Fatigue monitor indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Attn-w.gif)Do not mix these symbols up with those seen to the right that also feature an eye. They are associated with monitoring a driver’s alertness. [Click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/06/driver-monitoring-indicators/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, distration, exclamation point, indicator, open eyes --- ### [Engine Start System Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/05/engine-start-system-fault-indicator/) **Published:** May 10, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Engine Start ![Engine Start System Fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Engine-start-system.gif)![Engine start system fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Engine-start-system-r.gif)These are *Engine Start System Fault Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). They can appear in **yellow/amber** or **red** and indicate a fault in the electronics. If it is **red**, it is suggested that the engine NOT be switched off, if its running, and a service center be contacted and headed for immediately. If it is amber, a service facility should still be contacted as soon as possible. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** And there’s still more … ![Engine Start Symbol Fault 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Engine-start-system2.gif)![Engine start system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/engine-start-system3.gif)The symbols appear as a physical key with or without its associated keyhole, even though an actual physical key is not used. We included it with routine indicators because, as electronics takes over everything, these symbols will indeed become routine due to any problems with starters, start/stop systems and other associated electronics. ![Security Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/security_indicator_symbol.gif)![Keyless system malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Keyless-malfunction.gif)Do ***not*** confuse these with other automotive trouble symbols that make use of the image a key. Click [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/key-fob-indicator-symbols/) or [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/security-indicator-symbol/), right to left, for more information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, car symbol, dashboard symbol, Engine Start System, fault indicator, key, key hole, physical key, red --- ### [Emergency stop indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/emergency-stop-indicators/) **Published:** February 11, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Emergency stop ![Emergency stop on active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Emergency-stop-on-active.gif)![Emergency stop on guiding](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Emergency-stop-on-guiding.gif)![Emergency stop fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Emergency-stop.gif)![Emergency stop inactive](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Emergency-stop-inactive.gif)These are *Emergency Stop Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)*. This is a system from Porsche that monitors the activity of the driver and the vehicle and can bring the vehicle to a stop if the system detects that the driver is no longer in control. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Emergency assist malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Emergency-assist-malfunction-y.gif)![Emergency assist malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Emergency-assist-malfunction.gif)![Emergency assist off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Emergency-assist-off.gif)This is a set of Emergency Assist Indicators from **Audi**. They essentially provide the same function, that is to bring the vehicle to a stop if there is no activity from the driver is detected. The first two, in yellow/amber/orange and white are both malfunction indicators making at least one of them redundant. The last one, with the line-through, This is not to be confused with automatic braking, which in theory detects obstacles in the path of the vehicle and applies the brakes. This system is focused solely on whether or not the driver is in control of the vehicle. Emergency stop is a necessary part of developing self driving systems, but can be deactivated in the driver assistance menu. In **red**, the system is operating. In **red** with the added steering wheel the system is guiding the vehicle within the lane. In **yellow/amber/orange** the a fault has been detected that must be addressed. And in **gray**, the system is on standby. When the function is activated, it initiates visual, acoustic, or tactile warnings in stages and brakes the vehicle to a full stop. In addition, it automatically triggers an emergency 911 call. The emergency stop function is activated and available automatically after the vehicle has performed all checks at start-up, and the even with the system switched on, the manufacturer notes that the driver is remains responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle. If emergency stop is initiated, the vehicle is braked to a full stop in its own lane; parking lock and parking brake are activated; the doors are unlocked, interior lighting is activated and the emergency call is triggered (depending on country and equipment). Consult the Porsche owner’s manual for a complete and extensive rundown of the system. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, dashboard symbol, emergency stop, green, heart, indicator, orange, plus sign, red, warning light, yellow --- ### [Driving will not start automatically indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/driving-will-not-start-automatically-indicator/) **Published:** April 3, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Driving will not start ![Driving will not start automatically indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Driving-will-not-start-automatically.gif)This is a *Driving Will Not Start Automatically Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). As part of Audi’s Adaptive Cruise Assist system, in stop and go traffic, the car will normally begin moving automatically when the vehicle in front begins to move. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The indicator, seen in green, shows that the driver move re-engage the assist system by moving the left side stalk towards the himself or herself. A ready to drive message will have been turned off. Keeping a hand on the steering wheel will extend the ready to drive status. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, automatic driving, indicator, stalk, symbol --- ### [Loose Wheel Warning Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/02/loose-wheel-warning-indicator/) **Published:** February 18, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Loose Wheel ![Loose wheel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Loose-wheel-indicator.gif)This is a *Loose Wheel Warning Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The indicator is represented by a drawing of a mounted tire and wheel with a wrench or spanner above it in red. A loose wheel is potentially very dangerous so please find a good repair shop or your dealer as soon as possible! - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Loose wheel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Loose-wheel-indicator-yao.gif)Vehicles made by Audi use the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) sensors to determine if one or more wheels are loose. Seen in **yellow/amber/orange**, an assessment is underway. If this light remains on after the wheels have been physically checked, there is a fault in the system’s ability to determine if the wheels are loose. Have it serviced as soon as possible. Do not ignore the **red** warning light. If a wheel is actually loose, it could and will damage the wheel and wheel studs. Further, if it stays loose, it could cause a loss of control and lead to an accident. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, mounted tire, red, spanner, warning light, wheel, wrench --- ### [Seat Backrest Not Engaged Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/10/seat-backrest-not-engaged-indicator/) **Published:** October 27, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Seat Backrest ![Back rest unlatched](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Back-rest-unlatched.gif)![Seat back not latched indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Seat-back-not-latched.gif)These are *Seat Backrest Not Engaged* or *Latched Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It is seen in black and white in the center information display or in yellow/amber/orange as a more traditional warning light. Each will be seen along with a text message that will identify the exact seat that is actually in need of attention. - **Before moving on, is this truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These are related to second and third row seats that can be folded down for cargo carrying. The seat may not be latched in the down or up position for the warning to be issued. In most cases, it will be a simple matter of folding the seat backrest back until it engages. However, there are electronics involved, so if it turns out that all the identified seat is fully latched, do a restart of the vehicle and check that the indicator is off. If not, see your dealer or authorized repair shop. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrows, backrest, black and white, indicator, seat back --- ### [Active Roll Stabilization System Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/active-roll-stabilization-system-malfunction-indicator/) **Published:** April 2, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Roll Stabilization ![Active roll stabilization malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Active-roll-stabilization-malfunction.gif)This is an *Active Roll Stabilization System Malfunction Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It is seen when the stabilization function has been turned off due to a heavy load on the electrical system or on the roll stabilization. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If the indicator remains on after a long period of time or after the ignition system has been cycled off and on, the system will require service. Offered by Audi, active roll stabilization is an enhancement of the air suspension system which is electromechanically controlled. It influences targeted rolling movements on curves and during fast swerving maneuvers depending on the selected drive mode. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, Audi, bent arrow, car leaning, orange, roll stabilization, yellow --- ### [Engine stop indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/engine-stop-indicator/) **Published:** March 30, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Engine stop ![Engine stop indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Engine-stop-indicator.gif)This is an *Engine Stop Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). If this is seen, the engine has stopped, making the indicator nearly pointless. According to the manufacturer who uses this symbol, **Audi**, it likely means an engine or fuel system malfunction. Again, not much help. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The symbol is the outline of an old-style 8-cylinder engine seen from the side with a line drawn through in red. The company notes that, is the shut off occurs while in motion, it will require more force to both steer and brake. However, the power steering is electrically driven, so it will continue to work so long as there is sufficient battery power. No other information will be offered by the instrument panel. A good repair station will clearly be needed. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Audi, engine outline, line through, red, stopped --- ### [Laser lights indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/laser-lights-indicator/) **Published:** March 28, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Laser lights ![Laser lights indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Laser-lights.gif)This is a *Laser Lights Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). If properly implemented, the laser lights switch on shortly after the LED high beams are switched on, if the vehicle is traveling at or above 44 mph. The indicator light will then be seen. Laser headlight technology is illegal in the United States. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** To function, the AUTO light option must be set and the high beam assistant and the laser lights must be switched on. The laser lights increase the range of the headlights. An additional module integrated in the headlight converts blue laser light into white light using luminescent material. The headlight contains a class 4 laser. The light is converted so that there is no danger when used as intended. However, due to the dangerous nature of lasers, only an Audi service facility can perform repairs on the headlights. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** auto, blue, high beam, laser, Lights, Star --- ### [Rear spoiler malfunction indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/rear-spoiler-malfunction-indicators/) **Published:** March 29, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Rear spoiler malfunction ![Rear spoiler malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rear-spoiler-malfunction-indicator-red.gif)![Rear spoiler malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rear-spoiler-malfunction-indicator.gif)These are *Rear Spoiler Malfunction Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). They are seen when the rear spoiler does not extend automatically at high speeds as it should. This is a system employed by **Audi** in the **A7** and **TT** models, and it is recommended that the vehicle not be driven over 85 mph when either light is seen. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The spoiler in the **A7** and **TT** extends automatically at about 75 mph. In the **A7 RS** version, it will extend at about 62 mph. It will retract automatically when the speed drops below about 50 mph or 37 mph, respectively. The spoiler increases the vehicle’s stability ay higher speeds. The malfunction lights indicate that the spoiler may not be able to extend. The indicator will be **yellow/amber/orange** initially and will turn **red** if the speed reaches 85 mph. Audi recommends cleaning the spoiler compartment and make sure all doors and lids are closed and restart the car after it has fully shut down. If the light or lights return on re-start, see a dealer or qualified service center for repair. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** A7, amber, arrows, Audi, orange, rear spoiler malfunction, red, RS, yellow --- ### [Exhaust Particulate Filter and Fluid Warning Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/08/diesel-particulate-filter-dpf-warning-symbol-indicators/) **Published:** August 21, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Exhaust Particulates ![Diesel Particulate Filter symbol indicator 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Diesel_Particulate_Filter_symbol_2.gif "Diesel_Particulate_Filter_symbol_2")![Diesel particle filter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Particle-filter.gif)![Exhaust filter indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Exhaust-filter-indicator.gif)These are variants of *Exhaust Particulate Filter Warning* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) indicators. Initially used only for diesel powered vehicles, filters have been added to exhaust systems in direct injected gasoline powered vehicles as well. They are *Diesel Particulate Filter* (DPF) and *Gasoline Particulate Filter* (GPF), respectively. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Diesel Particulate Filter symbol indicator 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Diesel_Particulate_Filter_symbol1.gif)![Diesel Particulate Filter red](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Diesel_Particulate_Filter_red.gif)This is an emissions control system and the filters exist to trap soot before it can be emitted to the atmosphere. Under normal driving conditions, the exhaust becomes hot enough to burn off the soot, regenerating the filter. ![Diesel Particulate Filter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Diesel_Particulate_Filter_green.gif)The light will be **green** during DPF of GPF regeneration. A **yellow/amber** light means that regeneration is needed, which is done automatically while driving. If it turns red, when the exhaust filter is full or there is a fault with the exhaust filter system. A manual regeneration procedure is generally available and involves driving at 50 mph (80 kph) long enough for the light to resolve. There are also recommendations to hold the rpm above 2,000, so a lower gear may be needed, and another that calls for intermittently releasing the accelerator for a few seconds. ### Diesel Fluid Versions A **red** light indicates that the DPF requires regeneration immediately, so follow the procedure above. If the filter is not attended to, the check engine or service engine soon light will come on and engine power will be reduced. Check out some similar symbols below, which apply to diesel powered vehicles only. ![Diesel Exhaust Filter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/diesel_exhaust_filter.gif)![Diesel Exhaust Filter 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/diesel_exhaust_filter_2.gif)![AdBlue indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AdBlue.gif)The symbols to the left indicates that the *Diesel Exhaust Fluid* (DEF) (AdBlue) is low. The fluid creates a catalytic reaction that removes particles from the exhaust. When low, the fluid must be topped off. The fluid will need to be replaced if it is contaminated. To the right is another particle filter symbol. It may appear with an exclamation point in it indicating a failure of the system or that engine emissions are too high. Contact your dealer or authorized service center in order to properly address any failures. ![Diesel exhaust fluid warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/diesel_exhaust_filter_red.gif)If it is seen in red, the indication is that an incorrect fluid has been added to the system, or that there is a fault with the system. The instrument panel should display instruction messages that should be followed at the same time. All of these odd looking images are meant to indicate exhaust flow through a pipe. Lots of wavy lines, pipe openings and what could even be interpreted as flames are used. ![Water Trap Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/water_trap_indicator.gif)![Water in Fuel Indicator 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/water_in_fuel_indicator_2.gif)![Water in Fuel Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/water_in_fuel_indicator.gif)Note that the diesel symbols seen to the right may be in play as well. **[Click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/08/water-in-fuel-indicator-symbols/)**. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, Dashboard Symbols, DEF, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Diesel Particulate Filter, DPF, faucet, flames, half full, instrument cluster light, pipe, Warning Symbol Indicators, waves --- ### [Active emergency braking indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/active-emergency-braking-indicator/) **Published:** March 2, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Emergency braking ![Active emergency braking indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Active-emergency-braking-indicator.gif)This is an *Active Emergency Braking Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It will be seen in **yellow/amber/orange** if the system has been deactivated or if a fault has been detected. Further, a warning message is displayed in the driver information center. It appears as a car with two lines behind it inside the traditional symbol for brakes, which is the circle in brackets. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The most common reason for deactivation is blocked radar sensors or cameras, and most commonly due to dirt or poor weather conditions. If cleaning does not resolve the issue, find a good repair shop. Note also that the system will be deactivated if front seat passengers are not wearing their seat belts. Active emergency braking can help to reduce the damage and injury from a crash with a preceding vehicle, with a cyclist or with a pedestrian when the driver does not actively take action either by manual braking or by steering. The driver is warned by the forward collision alert in advance of braking. The symbol will flash, needlessly, if auto braking engages. There are indicators related to the system, like the forward collision alert noted, that [can be seen on this page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/). But this symbol, from Vauxhall, is the first we’ve seen that applies directly and only to the emergency braking system. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** brackets, circle, dashboard symbol, emergency braking, indicator --- ### [Passenger airbag activated indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/passenger-airbag-activated-indicator/) **Published:** March 1, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Airbag activated ![Passenger airbag activated](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Airbag-activated.gif)This is a front *Passenger Airbag Activated Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It is seen in **yellow/amber/orange** when the passenger airbag is active and available to inflate in the event of an collision and appears as a child in a child seat on a regular seat in a circle. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated for use of the child restraint system on the passenger. The system can be deactivated using a key operated switch located in the glovebox. Other systems such as the side airbag and curtain airbag systems, and the belt pre tensioners are unaffected. Despite the strikethrough in the symbol, the system is active and available. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Active, airbag, Child seat, dashboard symbol, instrument panel, line through, passenger --- ### [Roof load indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/roof-load-indicator/) **Published:** March 18, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Roof load ![Roof load indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Roof-load-indicator.gif)This is a *Roof Load Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)*. It will appear in a Land Rover vehicle when OCTA drive mode is enabled. OCTA mode, a high-performance off-road driving mode, should be disabled before driving the vehicle with a roof load. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** OCTA mode is an off-road driving program, and is recommended for use during a dynamic drive over loose and rough gravel surfaces. However, OCTA also describes an actual Land Rover Defender model as well. The notable difference between the OCTA and regular Defender models is in its powertrain. The OCTA features a 4.4-litre Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8 engine that substantially outperforming the standard Defender engine options. The name OCTA comes from the shape of a diamond. It is not, as we initially thought, an acronym or abbreviation. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** crossed out vehicle, packages on top, roof load --- ### [Egress warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/egress-warning-indicator/) **Published:** February 13, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Egress Warning ![Egress warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Egress-warning.gif)This is an *Egress Warning[ Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/)* symbol. It appears as a vehicle seen from above with an open door and two curved lines outside of the door. Its the warning, from Porsche, makes occupants of a vehicle when the stationary aware of road users, such as cars, motorcycles, or bicycles approaching from behind. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The system uses sensors in the rear bumper to measure the distance of the detected road users to their own vehicle. If a vehicle occupant opens a door while the danger of approaching road users is detected, the indicator in the door mirror and another indicator in the door panel flash briefly. Limitations include road users that are approaching extremely slowly or extremely quickly; the sensor field of view being restricted by vehicles parked in the vicinity; or the sensor field of view being restricted by dirt on the rear bumper. The symbol is the first of its kind we’ve seen, although we are aware that Tesla has a system that won’t allow a door to be opened in similar circumstances, and only places a warning message on the center screen. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car image, Dashboard Symbols, door, egress, indicators, Porsche, warning lights --- ### [Catalytic converter heating phase indicator symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/catalytic-converter-heating-phase-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** February 12, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Catalytic converter ![Catalytic converter heating phase indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Catalytic-converter-heating.gif)This is a *Catalytic Converter Heating Phase* [*Indicator* symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/). It tells the driver that the converter has not yet had time to warm up. We’ve seen this only in Porsche vehicles. Torque is reduced during the heating phase and the symbol goes out as soon as the catalytic converters have reached operating temperature. See your dealer or a good service shop if the light remains on. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Remember, the catalytic converter is the first line of defense against pollutants produced by internal combustion engines. Not only does it require being properly warmed up to function properly, it also requires the proper fuel. Keep an eye out for the proper octane rating — cat converters are very pricey to replace. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new abbreviation or acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** blue, catalytic converter, Dashboard Symbols, engine, heating, indicator, thermometer --- ### [Police Interceptor mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/police-interceptor-mode-indicators/) **Published:** December 22, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Police Interceptor These next [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) are *Police Interceptor Mode indicators*. They are found in **Ford Explorer** models outfitted as police interceptors. It is unclear if these features will remain available if or when an interceptor finds a second life in private hands. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Pictographic Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Police pursuit mode blue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Police-persuit-mode-bl.gif)![Police pursuit mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Police-persuit-mode.gif)First up are *Pursuit Mode indicators*. The system is a temporary driving enhancement, indicated by the **blue** telltale, that senses the driver is demanding high performance from the vehicle. The transmission holds lower gears and the engine holds higher engine speeds longer than normal driving. The mode terminates when high performance is no longer demanded. Manual Pursuit mode can be selected and is indicated by the white telltale. The symbol is that of a police shield with a vehicle inside with lines flowing from the back to suggest speed. ![Police perimeter alert indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Police-perimter-alert.gif)Second is a *Police Perimeter Alert System indicator*. The system uses sensors near the rear bumper of the vehicle to detect and monitor moving objects near the vehicle. Detected pedestrians, vehicles and bicycles appear as moving dots on a radar map displayed on the instrument cluster which will turn red if the system identifies a potential threat. When approaching objects cross the selected perimeter, an alert sounds, the rear view camera may show potential threats on the center display and the windows may roll up and the doors lock automatically. The symbol looks like a car seen from above with a dotted line around from the back to the sides. ![Police engine idle feature](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Police-engine-idle-feature.gif)Finally we have a *Police Engine Idle Mode indicator*. This mode allows a driver to leave the engine running when the key is removed from the ignition. Pressing the police idle button on the instrument panel allows the ignition to be switched off and the key removed. The power window switches turn off and the interior liftgate unlock button is disabled. The indicator appears as a police shield or badge with a mechanical key inside. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** badge, Dashboard Symbols, dashed lines around car, indicators, key, police interceptor modes, shield, speeding car --- ### [Launch control indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/launch-control-indicators/) **Published:** December 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Launch control The symbols below are *Launch Control Indicator* [*symbols*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). They come courtesy of the Ford Motor Co. and specifically late model Mustangs. Launch Control are part of Track Apps™, which are intended for track use only. The manual notes that pre-collision assist system turns off when using Track apps or when the stability control system is switched off. The symbols come in two groups. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Pictographic Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Launch control not ready TC off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Launch-control-not-ready-TC-off.gif)![Launch control ready TC off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Launch-control-ready-TC-off.gif)![Launch control active TC off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Launch-control-active-TC-off-gr.gif)If traction control is turned off, the letters RPM appear in all three indicators. The first, with the line drawn through it, says the system is not ready. The second indicates the system is ready to use. And the third, with exhaust exiting the angled rocket, says it is ready to launch and turns green. ![Launch control ready](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Launch-control-ready.gif) ![Launch control not ready](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Launch-control-not-ready.gif)![Launch control active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Launch-control-active-gr.gif)The next group essentially say the same thing in the same order. The symbols are missing the RPM indication, which means that Traction Control has been left on. Again, when ready the symbol turns green. ![Drift brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Drift-brake-indicator.gif)Two additional symbols are associated with Launch Control. The first is a *Drift Brake symbol*. This option tires allows drift maneuvers, meaning that the rear brakes can be locked up in a turn. Ford warns that these maneuvers can lead to increased tire wear. Surely an understatement… ![Over speed warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Over-speed-warning.gif)The second is an *Over Speed Warning indicator*. It illuminates if the vehicle speed exceeds the over speed threshold. Its not clear how this threshold is established. In use, Launch control temporarily holds the engine RPM at a set point and maximizes traction to the wheels for a more aggressive start. The indicator illuminates white in the instrument cluster when launch control is ready and turns green when the tachometer settles at a selected RPM. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales --- ### [E-latch system fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/01/e-latch-system-fault-indicator/) **Published:** January 4, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## E-latch system ![E-latch fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/E-latch-fault-indicator.gif)This is an *E-latch system fault indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/). The inevitable spread of electronic systems has moved to, perhaps inevitably, door latches. E, or electronic, -latches are not actually new and already require mechanical back-up unlock options if the battery in the key fob or the 12-volt start battery dies. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Manufacturer Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) and scan again!** The warning light may show an open door on either side of the image of the car, meaning that the driver or passenger side door lock may have an issue. Your local dealer or a very good repair shop will be needed. Don’t delay. ![500e inside handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/500e-inside-handle.gif)This system comes courtesy of Fiat and the 500e. The doors can be unlocked using a mechanical key from the outside (see this link) and can be opened from the inside using a mechanical handle below the armrest (right). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, e-latch, exclamation point, indicator, open door, red --- ### [Get in, get out: where is @NHTSA on pointless and dangerous electronic locks and latches?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/01/get-in-get-out-where-is-nhtsa-on-pointless-and-dangerous-electronic-locks-and-latches/) **Published:** January 14, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ![Key fob mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Key-fob-mid.gif) On This Page - [Electronic locks](#Electronic_locks) - - [Getting out](#Getting_out) - [Getting inside](#Getting_inside) - [New rules?](#New_rules) # Electronic locks ### Getting out We published our [first item](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/06/tragic-incident-points-to-a-need-to-build-to-intuition/) in July of 2015 pointing out the dangers inherent with electronic locks and latches. We called then for the use of intuitive means of exit in the event of a power failure and after a man and his dog succumbed to the heat in Texas in a Corvette he did not know how to escape. ![GM Coupe Escape lever](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Escape_lever.gif)The mechanical back up is on the floor (right) in the Corvette and other coupes from General Motors. This was and remains an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. All we’ve seen since is an explosion of electronic latches spurred by the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and but a single intuitive back up exit option from Audi (below). And we’ve been on a rant surrounding these issues for several days. ### Getting inside Now we need to address mechanical means of getting *inside* in the event of a power failure. In this occurs and there is no mechanical means of entry, an app won’t help, a working key fob won’t help, a working key card won’t help. Manufacturers can supply all of the electronic back up open and start options they want, but there is simply no getting back inside until power can be supplied to the 12-volt start system. Unacceptable. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this is unacceptable!! This problem is currently owned by four companies: Tesla, Ford, Fisker and Rivian. The issue came into focus when an Inside EVs[ item](https://insideevs.com/news/746818/ford-mustang-mach-e-traps-infant-inside/) noted a driver exited her Mustang Mach-e only to have the power fail in that instant locking an infant inside. A few months earlier, a friend called me in a panic minutes from a complete shut down of her Tesla. That issue was resolved and an infant was not involved, but had the car shut down, only power supplied to the 12-volt start battery would have opened the car. All Tesla models lack a mechanical back up entry option. Fisker notes the following about the Ocean: “If the vehicle loses power and the doors are locked, they cannot be unlocked or opened from the exterior until the vehicle receives power.” Rivian notes that “A successful 12 V battery jump start “lets you” open the doors and front trunk.” So, will the automotive world wait for someone to die before action is taken? These cars are not safe! ### New rules? It will take a rule making body to set some standards here, or perhaps a massive manufacturer financial loss via law suit. Simply put, there needs to be a mechanical means of entry into any vehicle that has lost power. And if the manufacturers can’t see this, then they need to told. ![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)And while we’re here, rules for intuitive mechanical back up exit need to be in place as well. And, if we can’t rid the automotive world of pointless electronic locks and latches will continue to sing Audi’s praises here on the most intuitive back up exit option we’ve seen. The handle didn’t work the first time? Pull harder! Electronic locks and latches are nothing more than showmanship on the part of auto manufacturers. Showmanship that puts the lives of their customers at risk at worst or creates serious inconvenience at best. Great job! ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** electronic locks, Fisker, Ford, latches, Mach E, NHTSA, power failure, Rivian, Tesla --- ### [Another Get Out update, where is @NHTSA?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/01/another-get-out-update/) **Published:** January 13, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Get Out](#Get_Out) - [Electronic latches](#Electronic_latches) - [Mechanical latches](#Mechanical_latches) - [The list of cars not to be concerned about](#The_list_of_cars_not_to_be_concerned_about) ## ![GM Coupe Escape Lever](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Escape_lever.gif)Get Out No, not the movie, our [Get Out](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/getting-out/) update relates to a page we put up years ago after a man and his dog died of heat exposure locked in a Chevrolet Corvette. The car was one of the first to use electric locks and latches and while there is a mechanical means of exit, it is not remotely intuitive (on the floor seen to the right). But recent items put us on a mission to examine each and every electric vehicle (EV) for a means of escape. Why? Because these models provide the greatest temptation to go electric with the locks. *Where is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on this??* The first involved a Mustang Mach-e, which locked its [driver out](https://insideevs.com/news/746818/ford-mustang-mach-e-traps-infant-inside/) with an infant inside. The car uses a mechanical release for exiting the car, but the infant was quite unlikely to successfully navigate the lever (the infant was rescued successfully btw). ### Electronic latches The second had to do with the discovery that the Fiat 500e EV had opted for an electronic lock and latch system, and we had missed it in our 2023 update! We subsequently began a Lexus update, and there are now several electrified models with electronic latches. ![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)We again sing the praises of Audi, which did an electronic latch and back up perfectly (right). A harder pull — a very human thing to try when something doesn’t work the first time — engages the mechanical back up. Thus, we examined each and every EV model (35) we are aware of for electronic locks. We added but a single new entry to the [Get Out](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/getting-out/) page, and its the old Fisker Karma. The Ocean turns out to have a mechanical handle. ### Mechanical latches Below is an alphabetical list of all the models not on our Get Out page. They are the cars you *don’t* have to worry about — each of them uses a mechanical latch. You will find Audi, BMW, GM, Fiat, Fisker, Lexus, Lincoln, and Tesla and their electronic latches on our [Get Out](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/getting-out/) page. Note that many of these models require special knowledge to get inside if the battery in the key fob dies. Help for that is right [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/). As an aside, as we went through the process, we ran across this from Volkswagen and its ID-4: *“If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the doors and electric windows cannot be opened from the inside.”* This borders on complete ineptitude. And they’re not joking. If you’re driving one of these, please, please be careful not to lock anyone inside! Please! #### The list of cars not to be concerned about Acura ZDX Chevrolet Blazer, Bolt and Equinox Cadillac Lyriq Ford Mustang Mach-e and Lightning Genesis GV70 and G80 Honda Prologue Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6 and Kona Jaguar I?PACE Kia Niro, Soul, EV 6 and EV 9 Mercedes Benz EQB, EQC, EQE and EQS Nissan Leaf and Ayria Rivian R1, 2 and 3 Toyota bZ4X Subaru Solterra Polestar 2, 3 and 4 Volkswagen ID-4 Volvo XC40 Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** back up exit, electonic car locks, electronic latch, escape lever, get out --- ### [Another manufacturer falls: Lexus adds an electronic latch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/01/another-manufacturer-falls-lexus-adds-an-electronic-latch/) **Published:** January 10, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Lexus Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Lexus-Logo.gif)The electronic latch needs to go A review of **Lexus** back up entry and start processes finds another electronic latch. New electrified NX, RX, RZ and TX models all feature the new latch, which requires a back up exit option in the event of a power failure. And this has been the case since 2023. We missed it. ![Lexus pry off cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Lexus-pry-off-cover.gif)The e-latches are all associated with a new entry door handle and the resulting back up entry option, which we did find in 2023. The handle features a rectangular pry off cover (right) at the back of the driver’s door handle. Slip a credit card or some equivalent into a gap at the front of the cover and pry the cover outward. When the cover clears the handle, push it from the rear to remove it fully. The key hole is then be exposed. ![Lexus inside electronic handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lexus-inside-electrinic-handle.gif)To open the door from the inside on these models, **Lexus** provides a button to push. To the company’s credit, if pushing the button fails to open the door, the push button is actually built into the back up door handle (right). It simply needs to be pulled from the front, although it must be pulled twice. Our recent **Fiat** update and the update of our Get Out [page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/getting-out/) has made us more acutely aware of the increased use of electronic latches, and the danger these system pose for drivers. Lexus gets a slight nod of approval for at least building the back up into the same piece of the car. This in and of itself does not guarantee that a driver will recognize the door opening option, but its better than most manufacturers have done. ![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)We again give kudos to **Audi** for getting it right. The electronic latch releases on a simple pull to the first position. The handle then responds to a very, very natural human instinct when something doesn’t work as expected: pull, push, or twist harder! Extra pull effort in e-tron models engages the mechanical release. But we will ask again, and continue to ask over and over: if a mechanical opening option is needed, what is the point of the electronic latch in the first place? Each and every manufacturer, and frankly the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), should take a long hard look at **Audi**‘s innovation and flat out copy it. And in NHTSA’s case, require it as a standard. Or flat out ban electronic latches. Our Get Out page is [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/getting-out/) and the Lexus back up page is [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/toyota-scion-or-lexus-dead-key-fob-help/), now both updated. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** back up entry, back-up start, e-latch, electronic latch, Lexus, NX, power failure, RX, RZ, TX --- ### [G.O.A.T. Mode Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/g-o-a-t-mode-indicators/) **Published:** December 8, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## G.O.A.T. Mode ![GOAT Baja mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Baja-mode.gif)![GOAT Sand mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Sand-mode.gif)![GOAT Eco mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Eco-mode.gif)![GOAT Mud Ruts mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Mud-Ruts-mode.gif)![GOAT Normal mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Normal-mode.gif)![GOAT Rock Crawl mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Rock-Crawl-mode.gif)![GOAT Slippery mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Slippery-mode.gif)![GOAT Sport mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Sport-mode.gif)![GOAT Tow Haul mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Tow-Haul-mode.gif) These are a first set of G.O.A.T. Mode Indicator symbols. They belong to the updated 2024 Ford Bronco models. The second set below belong to the Raptor version. Between them are 14 separate images for 16 possible modes! Twelve of the symbols are brand new. The Bronco Sport model does not share the G.O.A.T. system. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Pictographic Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/steering-mode-indicators/) and scan again!** G.O.A.T. means Goes Over Any-type of Terrain. The system offers alterations to steering, traction control, stability control, chassis controls, powertrain response, transmission shift points, four-wheel driveline, exhaust noise level and suspension dampening. In order left to right they are Baja, Sand, ECO, Mud/Ruts, Normal, Rock/Crawl, Slippery, Sport, and Tow/Haul modes. ![GOAT normal Raptor mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-normal-Raptor-mode.gif)![GOAT Off Road Raptor mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Off-Road-Raptor-mode.gif)![GOAT Rock Crawl Raptor mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Rock-Crawl-Raptor-mode.gif)![GOAT Slippery Raptor mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Slippery-Raptor-mode.gif)![GOAT Tow Haul Raptor mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GOAT-Tow-Haul-Raptor-mode.gif)This second set are additional versions assigned to the Raptor model include left to right Normal, Off Road, Rock/Crawl, Slippery, and Tow/Haul. The last one seems completely unnecessary as the image differences are completely meaningless. Both are boxes on wheels… ![My mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/My-mode.gif)Finally we have this, which a My Mode Indicator. A driver can choose from the list above, add [steering](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/steering-mode-indicators/), [exhaust](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/exhaust-mode-indicator-symbols/) and [suspension](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/sport-suspension-setting-symbol/) options, which can then be saved for easy recall. A double press of the steering wheel button activates the saved mode. The more detailed explanations of each mode below apply to both the standard and Raptor models. - Baja Mode optimizes the throttle control for better response and torque delivery for high speed off-road driving. - Sand Mode is for off-road driving on soft, dry sand or deep snow and may help get your vehicle unstuck. - ECO mode helps deliver maximum fuel efficiency and helps to increase driving range. - Mud/Ruts Mode enhances performance in muddy, rutted or uneven terrains. - Normal Mode is everyday driving and is the default mode at start up. - Rock Crawl Mode is for off-road driving and optimum rock-climbing ability, optimizing throttle and transmission response for additional control. - Slippery Mode is for crossing terrain where a firm surface is covered with loose or slippery material, such as snow or ice. - Sport Mode is for driving with improved performance handling and response. - Tow/Haul Mode improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. Consult the  vehicle’s owner’s manual for far more detailed information. And if you are seeing one of these symbols unexpectedly, the system has likely been activated accidentally. Restart the vehicle to return to its default mode. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Bronco, Dashboard Symbols, Ford, G.O.A.T., indicators, Raptor, sport --- ### [Steering mode indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/steering-mode-indicators/) **Published:** December 7, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Steering Mode ![Normal steering mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Normal-steering-mode.gif)![Comfort steering mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Comfort-steering-mode.gif)![Off road steering mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Off-road-steering-mode.gif)![Sport steering mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sport-steering-mode.gif)The redesigned 2024 Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor edition brings with it what Ford calls [G.O.A.T. modes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/g-o-a-t-mode-indicators/), or Goes Over Any-type of Terrain. The system offers alterations to steering, traction control, stability control, chassis controls, powertrain response, transmission shift points, four-wheel driveline, [exhaust noise level](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/exhaust-mode-indicator-symbols/) and suspension dampening. What is shown here are *Steering Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Pictographic Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Once a G.O.A.T. mode is selected, one of the steering options may be available. These are, from left to right (above), Normal, Sport, Comfort, and Off-road. If you are seeing one of these unexpectedly, check the status of the vehicle’s G.O.A.T. mode. An accidental choice has likely been made. Normal mode is used for daily driving. Sport mode reduces steering assist for enhanced steering feel during “spirited” driving. Comfort mode adds assist for daily driving ease. And Off-road mode adds damping for improved control during off-road driving. There are believe it or not, seven G.O.A.T. modes available. In Normal, Slippery, Sport and Tow/haul modes, three steering modes will be available: Normal, Sport and Comfort. In Baja, Off-road and Rock crawl modes, Normal, Sport, Comfort and Off-road steering modes will be available to choose. When the vehicle is turned off, the steering system defaults to normal. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** C, cactus, dashboard symbol, flag, indicator, S, steering mode, steering wheel --- ### [Electric motor temperature indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/electric-motor-temperature-indicators/) **Published:** December 16, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Electric motor temperature ![Electric motor temperature indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Electric-motor-temperature-hot.gif)![Electric motor temperature indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Electric-motor-temperature-cold.gif)These are Electric Motor Temperature Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). In blue, the motor is cold. In red, the motor is too hot. In the latter case, it is recommended that the throttle be eased back to allow the motor to cool. In the first case, it is recommended to continue driving so that the motor can warm up. Performance is optimized in either case. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Pictographic Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These symbols are brought to us by the Ford Motor Co. and are found in the Lightning EV models. Its important to note that the motors have a cooling system very much like that of an internal combustion engine, requiring very similar levels of attention and maintenance. Consult the manual for proper procedures and coolant requirements. ![High Voltage Battery Low](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/high_volt_battery_low.gif)![Hybrid battery overheat indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Hybrid-battery-overheat-indicator.gif)Do not confuse the symbols with the symbol on the right, which, while using the same image base, relate to a high-voltage battery. Temperature is first, [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/hybrid-battery-overheat-indicator/), and charge is second, [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/high-voltage-battery-charge-level-indicator-symbol/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** cold, Dashboard Symbols, electric motor, hot, indicators, temperature --- ### [One-touch interior illumination indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/11/one-touch-interior-illumination-indicator/) **Published:** November 4, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Interior illumination ![Interior illumination indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Interior-illumination-indicator.gif)This is the *One-touch interior illumination indicator*[ symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/). It will illuminate when the one-touch interior illumination switch is activated, which switches on all of the vehicle’s overhead map and reading lights. The manual we found this in does not speak to the color of the indicator. We chose the **yellow/amber/orange** palette because if the switch is left on, there is a real risk of battery drainage. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) and scan again!** For the switch, found in some Subaru models, to work, the interior lights must be set to the “DOOR” position in the overhead console. Pressing the switch again turns all these lights off. When turned on using the switch, the lights can also be turned off by locking the doors using the key fob, door handle, or Power Rear Gate Lock Switch. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, half circle, indicator, lamp switch, radiating lines --- ### [Smart Regenerative System Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/10/smart-regenerative-system-indicators/) **Published:** October 31, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Smart Regenerative System ![Auto regenerative brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Auto-regenerative-brake-indicator.gif)![Auto regenerative brake indicator blue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Auto-regenerative-brake-indicator-bl.gif)![Auto regenerative brake indicator red](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Auto-regenerative-brake-indicator-red.gif)These images are *Smart Regenerative System indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The system is from Kia and uses the front radar to not only control the distance to a vehicle ahead but also to adjust the amount of regenerative braking is applied. Regenerative braking is found in electric vehicles (EVs) and uses the vehicle’s electric motor to send energy back to the battery when the vehicle is slowing. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main *[Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)* and scan again!** The indicators show the level of regenerative braking that has been set by the number of arrows in the image; 1, 2 or 3. Three arrow images are shown in all the images to the right. The word AUTO is added beneath the image. They are connected to Kia’s Smart Regenerative System. However, in this case, the number of arrows is a start point and will change depending on road gradient, the distance to a vehicle ahead and the speed of the vehicle ahead as the auto system takes hold. There are three possible colors: **White**, **blue** and **red**. When the system is turned on but no vehicle is recognized ahead, the light remains **white**. When a vehicle is spotted, it goes to **blue**. If the driver steps on the brake pedal, the indicator goes to **red**. ![Regenerative brake indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Regenerative-brake-indicator.gif)![Regenerative brake indicator blue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Regenerative-brake-indicator-bl.gif)This system is intimately connected to Regenerative Braking in general, and the symbols to the right. That page can be seen [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/12/recuperative-brake-system-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrows, battery box, blue, Dashboard Symbols, indicators, red, smart regenerative braking, white --- ### [BlueCruise system indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/11/bluecruise-system-indicators/) **Published:** November 15, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## BlueCruise system ![Bluecruise available indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Blue-cruise-avail-ind.gif)![Blue cruise active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Blue-cruise-active-ind.gif)![Blue cruise hands-free indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Blue-cruise-h-free-ind.gif)These are BlueCruise System Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/). When active, BlueCruise, a subscription service from Lincoln, uses cameras to monitor the vehicle’s position within a lane and applies steering support to keep the vehicle centered in the lane. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The indicator color changes to indicate the system status. **Gray** indicates BlueCruise is on but inactive. **Green** says the system is active and applying continuous steering support. **Blue** indicates that the system is active and hands-free driving mode is available. Using the cameras and location information, BlueCruise allows might allow a driver to remove his or her hands from the steering wheel, creating a hands-free driving mode in certain areas. A larger graphic in the instrument panel transforms into a steering wheel without hands on it to indicate hands-free driving availability mode. The system uses a driver facing camera and infrared lighting to monitor the driver’s eyes and head position to detect distraction, at which point an alert will be sounded. There are a number of limitations to the system. For instance it will not operate when the vehicle is not centered in the lane, when a lane is too narrow or too wide, a lane marking is not detected, whien in a construction area or when using a spare tire. There are others as well. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** BlueCruise, car in lane, dashboard symbol, hands free, indicator, instrument panel, steering wheel --- ### [We added a new video to our YouTube channel: Replace the battery in a 2019 and later Kia key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/we-added-a-new-video-to-our-youtube-channel-replace-the-battery-in-a-2019-and-later-kia-key-fob/) **Published:** September 23, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Kia Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kia-Logo.gif)Replace the battery in a Kia key fob We have added a video to our YouTube channel demonstrating how to replace the battery in a 2019 and later Kia key fob with a fresh one. The mechanical key comes in handy to remove the back of the key fob, and we also ![CR2032 battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CR2032.jpg)use a very small screwdriver to help with removing the battery. Like so many fobs, this one uses a CR 2032 battery (right). You can see the new video on our YouTube channel [here](https://youtu.be/kJGyDk8ourI), or on our Kia page, which now has 18 videos, including those for Hyundai and Genesis, which are begging to be separated out, [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** cr 2032, key fob, Kia, replace battery --- ### [Boost indicator symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/10/boost-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** October 22, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Boost indicator ![Boost indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Boost-indicator.gif)This is a *Boost Indicator [text symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/).* It is found in Mazda hybrid vehicles, and the company offers no more explanation than that the “light turns on when the energy used for driving is at maximum output.” It is associated with the vehicle’s Charge Mode  and EV Mode indicators, so we surmise that the vehicle’s high-voltage battery is what is at its highest output. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** boost, dashboard symbol, indicator, Mazda --- ### [Updated Open and Start Audi A3 and Q3 video dropped on our YouTube channel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/updated-open-and-start-audi-a3-and-q3-video-dropped-on-our-youtube-channel/) **Published:** August 29, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Audi logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/audi_logo.gif)Open and Start Audi A3 and Q3 We recently updated our video demonstrating how to open and start **Audi A3** and **Q3** with a dead key fob battery. As of 2020, the models hide the key hole behind a cap at the back of the driver’s door handle, but we get you past this obstacle. Earlier **A3** and **Q3** models have a visible key hole. You can find our video covering these older cars [here](https://youtu.be/lBDzNqQuO4c). Of course, starting the car assumes that the start battery is good. And if not, we will can get you inside and ready for a jump start. We added the video to our **Audi** video page, which now holds now 21 videos, covering **Volkswagen** models as well. You can see the [page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). You can also see the video on YouTube [here](https://youtu.be/8DlhP5RN92w) and below. Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** A3, Audi, Dead key fob, hidden key hole, Q3 --- ### [New BMW open and start video for 2021-2024 models with a dead key fob battery, EVs included](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/new-bmw-open-and-start-video-for-2021-2024-models-with-a-dead-key-fob-battery-evs-included/) **Published:** August 24, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![BMW logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BMW_logo.gif)New BMW open and start video We recently dropped a new BMW open and start video to our YouTube channel to help drivers when the battery in their key fob dies. The video covers 2021 and newer BMW 4-Series, 5-Series, and 7-Series electric and gas powered sedans as well the larger X-Series SUVs The video helps with new flush door handles and key fob styles, and while a mechanical key can be used, BMW also offers a key card or phone app as back up. We’ve added the video to our BMW video, which now holds now 11 videos. You can see the [page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/bmwmini-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). You can also see the video on YouTube [here](https://youtu.be/_GVXXMXf_nA) or below. Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** 5-series, 7-Series, BMW 4-Series, Dead key fob, keyless start, X-Series --- ### [Auto Liftgate Fault Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/auto-liftgate-fault-warning/) **Published:** August 23, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Auto Liftgate ![Auto liftgate fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Auto-liftgate-fault-indicator.gif)This is an *Auto Liftgate Fault Warning Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)*. It appears as the back of a car with the liftgate or trunk open and and exclamation point. The letter A is added for no particular reason. The warning light will be seen when there is a fault detected with the auto liftgate, possibly but not limited to one or more of the sensors. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** This systems operates the hands-free technology used to automatically open or close the liftgate. This actually can be turned on or off at the instrument panel. When on and you’ve got your hands full, just kick your foot under the license plate to open. Assuming of course that the fault light is not on! The liftgate can also be closed with the same movement. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** exclamation point, fault, liftgate, liftgate open, trunk open, yellow --- ### [Lane Following Assist indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/lane-following-assist-indicators/) **Published:** September 11, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Lane Following Assist ![Lane following assist green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Lane-following-assist-gr.gif)![Lane following assist in gray](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Lane-following-assist-gra.gif)![Lane following assist in white](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Lane-following-assist-wh.gif)These are *Lane Following Assist (LFA) indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The system helps detect lane markings and/or a vehicle ahead on the road, and helps center the vehicle in the lane. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** This is essentially a light duty self driving system that is a step above lane keeping and behind hands free driving. In fact, the driver gets a hands-off warning and if he or she still does not have their hands on the steering wheel lane following assist is automatically canceled. In use, if the vehicle ahead and/or both lane markings are detected and the vehicle speed is below 120 mph (200 km/h), the **green** indicator light is seen. Seen in **gray** indicates that the lane markings are not detected or the vehicle is above speed. It appears in white when the system is cancelled. ### Active Lane Keep ![Active lane keeping on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Active-lane-keeping-on.gif)![Active lane keeping standby](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Active-lane-keeping-standby.gif)![Active lane keeping fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Active-lane-keeping-fault.gif)This set is from **Porsche**, which they call *Active Lane Keep*. It needs to be considered and added because it uses the **yellow/amber/orange** version as a fault indicator. In **gray** the system is on standby and in **green** it is active and functioning. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, gray, gree, lane following, steering wheel, white --- ### [Replacing a General Motors key fob battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/replacing-a-general-motors-key-fob-battery/) **Published:** September 7, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![GM logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GM_Logo.gif)General Motors key fob battery We recently added a new video replacing a **General Motors** key fob battery. The fob is used in various **Buick**, **Chevrolet** and **GMC** models and **Cadillac** uses a mirror version of the same fob. The fob uses a larger battery than is typically seen, a CR 2450. It will last longer than the more common CR 2032. The embedded mechanical key and the tip of a very small screwdriver will be needed as tools. The video has been added to our **Buick**, **Cadillac**, **Chevrolet** and **GMC**, and pages [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/), [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/), [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/), and [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/gmc-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) respectively. Overall, we now have a seven videos that help drivers of GM models in the event that the battery in the key fob dies. These videos will help you get in and start your vehicle even if it is not responding to the key fob, as well as replacing the battery in the fob. Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** battery replace, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dead key fob, GMC --- ### [Updated Open and Start GMC video dropped on our YouTube channel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/updated-open-and-start-gmc-video-dropped-on-our-youtube-channel/) **Published:** September 4, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![GMC logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/gmc-logo.gif)Open and Start GMC We have updated our video on our YouTube channel demonstrating how to open and start **GMC** trucks and SUVs with a dead key fob battery, covering procedural changes in 2021 through 2024 models. ![Sierra LD buckets start location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sierra-LD-buckets-start.gif)These include are the **Acadia**, **Canyon**, **Hummer**, **Sierra**, **Terrain**, and **Yukon**. The update is necessary due to changes in the back up start procedure in the **Acadia** SUV and the **Sierra** pick up with bucket seats in 2024. The **Acadia** now uses the left cup holder, while the **Sierra** now has a spot alongside the cup holders (right). You can see the new video on our YouTube channel [here](https://youtu.be/Gc2nloFzURs), or on our GMC [page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/gmc-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Acadia, Canyon, Dead key fob, Hummer, Sierra, Terrain, won't open, won't start, Yukon --- ### [We just dropped another new Mercedes Benz video](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/we-just-dropped-another-new-mercedes-benz-video/) **Published:** September 2, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Mercedes_logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mercedes_logo.gif)Mercedes Benz video We just added a new **Mercedes Benz** video to our YouTube channel. It is specifically for 2016 and newer models with a dead key fob battery and in many cases a hidden key hole. Models covered are **EQB, EQB, GLB, E-Class, EQS, E-Class, Maybach EQS, S-Class, EQE, S-Class, C-Class, AMG, GLC** and **CLE** models. **GLE** and **GLS** SUVs and 2024 and newer **G-Class** SUVs are covered in a separate video. All these models use a back up location at the front center console storage area. They vary a bit but tend to be in or near a cup holder. ![S-Class-Door-Handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/S-Class-Door-Handle.gif)But the primary reason for this update is to cover getting past two new door handles added since 2022, including the one seen here. We’ve added the video to our **Mercedes Benz** video page, which now features ten videos. You can find them all here at [this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/mercedes-benz-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). The new video can be [seen here](https://youtu.be/tZ4EM6UgiMI) and below. Remember to replace the batteries in your key fobs at the first moment you see a warning on your instrument panel! Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** AMG, C Class, can't start, CLE, dead battery, Dead key fob, E-Class, EQB, EQE, EQS, GLB, GLC, Maybach EQS, S-Class, won't open --- ### [I drowned my key fob and saved it! Maybe yours can be saved too!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/07/i-drowned-my-key-fob-and-saved-it-maybe-yours-can-be-saved-too/) **Published:** July 8, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## I Drowned My Key Fob Fourth of July 2024 I managed to do what to do what so many others have done. I took my key fob for a swim — literally. Took off the sunglasses, took off the shirt, took off the shoes and jumped in for about 10 minutes — forgetting my keys were in the swimsuit pocket! The fob survived and I will detail what I did to save it and how its construction likely helped. So while I describe here may not work with yours, it will definitely be worth a try. Important! Don’t push any buttons until the key fob is dried!! The fob is from a Polestar, which is a duplicate of the latest Volvo fob. Once I realized the fob had been possibly compromised, I immediately moved to take it apart. You should do the same as quickly as possible. The video that takes you through the process for this fob is linked at the end of the video. And we likely have one for whatever make and model you have. ### A Cover and an O-ring This particular fob features the cover that had to be removed to get at the battery, as you see. Behind the cover is a rubber O-ring that likely saved this fob. Regardless, I wiped down all the pieces and set them on a windowsill that had full sun and left them for an hour. Waiting was the hardest part. Do the same, drop the pieces in rice, use a hair drier or anything you can think of to dry yours out. Wait long enough for the fob to be completely dry! Don’t touch any electronics with your fingers. Skin oils will lead to corrosion eventually negating the drying work. Afterwards, I reassembled the fob — and I now had a photographer. Once assembled, we stepped out to the car. The video below shows the car responding to the fob and me announcing it was time to celebrate! Hopefully this helps rescue your fob. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** drowned, key fob, wet --- ### [Emergency Assist Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/06/emergency-assist-indicator/) **Published:** June 15, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Emergency Assist ![Emergency assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Emergency-assist-indicator.gif)![Emergency assist fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Emergency-assist-fault.gif)These are *Emergency Assist Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The emergency assist system monitors the driver and is activated when the driver is inactive. In **black and white** the symbol indicates the system is working, while a **yellow/amber/orange** indicator points to a system fault. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If the system is activated, it first asks the driver to take over steering. If the driver does not respond, emergency assist assumes control of the vehicle and automatically brakes it to a standstill in its own lane. In a real world test, the seat belt tightened, the emergency flashers came on, the car braked to a stop and actually called 911! ### Beware of Similar Symbols ![SOS battery fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SOS-battery.gif)![SOS not ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SOS-not-ready.gif)![SOS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SOS_indicator.gif)Don’t confuse the symbols above with these to the right. Click here for more on these symbols. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car, emergency assist, SOS, symbol --- ### [Roll Sensing Curtain Airbags Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/roll-sensing-curtain-airbags-off-indicator-2/) **Published:** March 22, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Roll Sensing *![RSCA Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/rsca_off_indicator.gif "rsca_off_indicator")*This is the *Roll Sensing Curtain Airbags (*[*RSCA*](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")*) Off* indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). It means that this set of airbags has been disabled, generally by a switch found on the dashboard. These airbags are generally found on vehicles more prone to rollovers or simply used off road and thus “tippy” such as sport utility vehicles with high centers of gravity. The air bags deploy when a rollover is detected instead of an actual collision. They can also go off if the vehicle is tipped, hence the off switch. - **But first, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** For this reason, an off switch is very likely added for off road use, when odd angles are likely to be encountered. If the switch is in the on position and the RSCA Off indicator is on, and the curtain airbags have *not* deployed, take the vehicle too your dealer or authorized repair center for repairs. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard indicator, Roll Sensing Curtain Airbags, rollover, RSCA, SUV --- ### [We just dropped a new Mercedes Benz video](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/we-just-dropped-a-new-mercedes-benz-video/) **Published:** August 11, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Mercedes_logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mercedes_logo.gif)Mercedes Benz video We just added a new **Mercedes Benz** video to our YouTube channel. It is specifically for 2019 and newer **GLE** and **GLS** SUVs as well as 2024 and newer **G-Class** SUVs with a dead key fob battery and in many cases a hidden key hole. These models are the first to use a back up location in the center console storage area. Prior to this, the location was somewhere at the front of the center console. We’ve added the video to our **Mercedes Benz** video page, which now features nine videos. You can find them all here at [this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/mercedes-benz-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). The new video can be seen [here](https://youtu.be/goC70J1f8_8). Remember to replace the batteries in your key fobs at the first moment you see a warning on your instrument panel! Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** dead key fob battery, G-Class, GLE, GLS, Mercedes Benz, video --- ### [Replacing a Standard Toyota Key Battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/replacing-a-standard-toyota-key-battery/) **Published:** August 9, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Toyota Key Battery ![Toyota remote](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Toyota-remote.gif)My brother was having some trouble with his Toyota remote and actually thought it would need to be replaced. So rather than leave him to spend what’s likely a lot of money, we went ahead and opened it up. We did a video as well that you can [see here.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-HooaiMZFQ) There is a gap upper corner that is your way in. A small screwdriver will do the trick. Note right away that the buttons are loose and keeping the button side down would be helpful. Also, the buttons only fit in one spot each, so not to worry. The battery is found in a case inside the key and it too needs to be separated. Check out the video for instructions and have a CR 2016 battery on hand. There is a circuit board inside that is loose and also goes in just one way. See more videos for Toyota keys and fob battery replacements [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/lexus-toyota-and-scion-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** battery, key, replace, Toyota --- ### [New Honda and Acura EVs Require New Dashboard Symbols for a Very Surprising Reason](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/new-honda-and-acura-evs-require-new-dashboard-symbols-for-a-very-surprising-reason/) **Published:** August 7, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Honda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/honda-logo.gif)New Dashboard Symbols The introduction of the **[Honda](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-honda-vehicles/) Prologue** and **[Acura](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/acura-warning-lights-and-symbols/) ZDX** electric vehicles in 2024 required us to add several new dashboard symbols to the manufacturer’s respective pages. Well, actually, new old symbols. This is because we already had the symbols in play — on pages for **General Motors** ![GM logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GM_Logo.gif)(**GM**) models! What’s happened is that **Honda** and **GM** jointly developed the EVs, a collaboration that began in 2013, which was focused on hydrogen fuel. That shifted as EVs rose to prominence and in essence, **GM**‘s drivetrain and control systems won out. And the proof is in the owner’s manuals! The cover pages of the **Honda** and **Acura** models are properly identified. Then comes page one… ### Tables of Contents Below in order are the table of contents for a **[Chevrolet](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-chevrolet-vehicles/) Malibu** (left) and the **Honda Pilot** (right). And then below left is the TOC for the **Honda Prologue**. ![Chevrolet Malibu TOC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Malibu.gif)They’re difficult to read here, but the styles are clear, which is the point. The contents of the **Prologue** and **ZDX** manuals follow the **GM** style of presentation to the letter right on through the entire manual! Every other **Honda** or **Acura** manual for 15 years+ has a TOC and structure just like the **Pilot**. ![Honda Pilot TOC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Pilot.gif)And the result is the addition of at least a dozen new (at least to **Honda**!) symbols and telltales that fall right out of the **GM** playbook. The majority of the additions are of course related to the fact that the vehicles are fully electric. So all of the resulting indicators and warnings related  to the high voltage system are found. ![Honda Proloque TOC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Proloque.gif)But beyond this, many of the driver support system indicators, like lane keeping and pedestrian avoidance are in the **GM** style. Remember that auto manufacturers are given great leeway in the way they present warning symbols and indicators. Only a few are identical from one manufacturer to another. Most of the time symbols end up looking similar but differ enough for us to address here on this site. Hence the fact that we host over 1,000 of them here! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Acura, Chevrolet, Dashboard Symbols, General Motors, GM, Honda, indicators, telltales --- ### [Position Lights Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/position-lights-indicators/) **Published:** August 2, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Position Lights ![Position lights on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Position-lights-on.gif)![Position lights failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Position-lights-failure.gif)These are *Position Lights Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)*. Position lights exist solely to help a vehicle get noticed. As such they are very similar to parking lights and can be versatile enough to perform either function. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** As they are generally low-intensity lamps, position lights are not as bright as parking or daytime lights. They are found at the front and rear of the vehicle. The versatility of modern LED lamps make it possible for them to perform multiple functions. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. At DashboardSymbols.com, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** lamps, park lights, position lights, running lights, symbol --- ### [We dropped a new Chevrolet video covering Equinox, Cruze, Sonic and Blazer models](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/we-dropped-a-new-chevrolet-video-covering-equinox-cruze-sonic-and-blazer-models/) **Published:** August 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Chevrolet logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chevrolet-logo.gif)New Chevrolet Video We recently added a new **Chevrolet** video to our YouTube channel. It is specifically for 2019 through 2024 **Equinox** keyless start models with a dead key fob battery. And yes there is a way to get in and get going. The process will also work with 2017 and later **Cruze** models, as well as all **Sonic** and **Blazer** models. These models all use a back up location that is the front cup holder. They also feature a hidden key hole, which we show how to uncover. We’ve added the video to our **Chevrolet** video page, which now features 19 videos. You can find them all here [at this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). The new video can be [seen here](https://youtu.be/2TkcNuN-hic) and below. Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. Remember to replace the batteries in your key fobs at the first moment you see a warning on your instrument panel! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Blazer, Chevrolet, Cruze, Dead key fob, Equinox, keylessentry, pushbutton, Sonic --- ### [Replacing a Nissan key fob battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/replacing-a-nissan-key-fob-battery/) **Published:** August 18, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Nissan logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nissan-logo.gif)Nissan key fob battery We recently added a new video replacing a **Nissan** key fob battery, the three-button fob version. That video [is here](https://youtu.be/Tm2Ey9BxbYw) and below. The process is nearly identical to the four-button fob version, but deserves its own treatment. The video has been added to our **Nissan** and **Infiniti** [page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/nissaninfiniti-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/). Overall, we now have a seven videos that help **Nissan** and **Infiniti** drivers in the event that the battery in the key fob dies. These videos will help you get in and start the vehicle even if it is not responding to the key fob. Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you. Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** 3 button, battery, key fob, Nissan, replace --- ### [Low Brake Pad Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-brake-pad-warning-lights/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Low Brake Pad *![Brake Pad Wear Warning Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/brake_pad_wear_warning.gif "brake_pad_wear_warning")*![Brake pad wear warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/brake_pad_wear_warning-red.gif)These are *Low Brake Pad* warning lights. Some vehicle manufacturers include this [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/), which is intended to notify you that your vehicle’s brake pads are worn, or low, and need servicing. The dashed lines are meant to represent the pads themselves, with the circle representing the brake disk. Your brakes may also pulse or squeak as a warning when the brake pads are low. The symbol may appear **red** or **yellow/amber/orange**. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Break wear indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Break-wear-indicator.gif)This version uses a simple and very easy to understand [text symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/), *BRAKE WEAR*, in **red**. As with other warnings, there may also be an audible squeak or a physical pulse when applying the brakes. Do not ignore any of these warnings. Have your brakes checked and relined as soon as possible. ![CCB indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/CCB_indicator.gif)This one includes the acronym [**CCB**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) inside the traditional brake components symbol (see the note below).  CCB stands for *Carbon Ceramic Brake*, a  material not typically used in brake pads. The lines around the circle are not broken, but the light still indicates that the pads are worn and need to be replaced. Please be aware that if the brake pads are allowed to wear too much, damage will be done to the brake rotors, which are the metal component of the brake system that the pads contact when pressing the brake pedal. The light will not give you an indication as to how long you can drive before this occurs, so contact an authorized service center or your dealer as soon as possible. Damage aside, good brakes are essential to your safety! Note that the symbol of a circle with “brackets” on either side, broken or otherwise, represents brake components. What is shown inside and the details of the “brackets” and/or color specify the nature of the problem. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** brake warning light, broken line, car symbol, carbon ceramic, CCB, circle, dashed line, dashed lines, instrument panel light, low brake pad warning symbol --- ### [Antilock Braking System Dashboard Trouble Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/antilock-braking-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Antilock Brakes ![ABS Trouble Indicator US](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_us.gif "abs_indicator_us")![ABS Trouble Indicator Canada](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_canada.gif)This text symbol, [ABS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/), stands for *Antilock Braking System*. The second [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) is the Canadian version, and those that follow below are older versions. The ABS system helps to keep the car from skidding out of control during braking in slippery or extreme braking conditions by limiting your wheels from locking up. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or [Text Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) page and scan again!** ![ANTILOCK Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ANTILOCK_indicator.gif)![Antilock Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/antilock_indicator_2.gif)If any of these lights come on during normal driving, the system is likely malfunctioning and the vehicle should be brought to your dealer or authorized service center  as soon as possible. Some manufacturers combine the [TEXT](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/) [**BRAKE** ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/brake-trouble-dashboard-symbols/)indicator when a problem arises. The vehicle can be driven, but at your own risk. The brakes will function as normal, without the benefit of the anti-lock system. This means that in slippery conditions, the driver must control any tendency for the wheels to lock during braking. ![European ABS Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/euro_abs_3.gif "euro_abs_3")The symbol to the left is a European version of the ABS warning indicator. A skidding vehicle is shown inside the circle and brackets traditionally used to denote ‘brake components’, also seen in the symbol above with the ABS acronym inside. Note that in some vehicles you can turn off the ABS (or the traction control system), in which case the light will remain on. ![ABS 4x4 indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ABS-4x4-indicator.gif)This version includes the 4×4 designation beneath the more routing ABS indicator in the circle and brackets. This may indicate a problem with the 4- or All-wheel Drive system as well as the ABS System. If this is the case, one or more additional indicators will be present. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by a competent shop. ![ABS active indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ABS-active-indicator.gif)Finally, one manufacturer has opted to have this warning light, ABS ACTIVE, come on when the ABS system is simply doing its job . It does *not* indicate a fault. This use of a warning light has only otherwise ever been seen with Stability Control systems, and serves only to distract a driver when, in fact, full attention should be on the road. This is always true, but since the ABS activates in slippery conditions, it is all the more true. ### Related Symbols ![Brake Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/brake_trouble_indicator.gif)![Brake force dist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Brake-force-dist-indicator.gif)Note that if any of the ABS warning lights are seen with either of these warning lights (right), they indicate a problem with the *Brake Force Distribution System*. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/04/electronic-brake-force-distribution-indicator/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** antilock brake acronym, antilock brake symbol, brake warning light, car symbol, circle in brackets, instrument panel light --- ### [Brake Trouble Dashboard Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/brake-trouble-dashboard-symbols/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Brake Trouble](#Brake_Trouble) - [Outside the US](#Outside_the_US) - [More Versions](#More_Versions) - [Brake Overheat Symbols](#Brake_Overheat_Symbols) - [Similar Symbols](#Similar_Symbols) ## Brake Trouble ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/brake_trouble_indicator.gif "brake_trouble_indicator")![Brake trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/brake_trouble_indicator_yao.gif)This [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/), and the Canadian version below, is a *Brake Trouble Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). Either symbol could indicate a serious problem with the brakes, but the light will also be on when the hand, or emergency, brake is engaged. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols) and scan again!** So, if you are sure the hand brake, or emergency, brake is released, bring your vehicle to a stop as soon as possible and contact your dealer or competent repair shop. To continue driving could very well be dangerous! If either the light above or the next one is seen in **yellow/amber/orange** after starting the engine or while driving, suspect worn brake pads or a less serious fault with the braking system. The vehicle can still be driven with care, but have it checked very, very soon. ### Outside the US ![Brake Trouble Indicator Canada](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/brake_trouble_indicator_canada.gif "brake_trouble_indicator_canada")![Electronically Controlled Brake Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electronically_controlled_brake_warning.gif)This is the *Brake Trouble Indicator* symbol in Canada, and other areas, but has an additional use elsewhere (below). The look of this symbol as well as others involving brakes are supposed to resemble the physical appearance of brakes. They do, but primarily only to people who have had the opportunity to take them apart. The word ‘brake’ may appear at the top of the image. In Australia and New Zealand, the same symbol is used to indicate that the brake or clutch fluid is low. Check the proper reservoirs. The same image is also used in Europe for the failure of an advanced system, *Dynamic Brake Control* (DBC). In this case, conventional brake action remains unaffected, but your dealer will be needed to repair the advanced system. These vehicles use the [**text symbol**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/) **BRAKE** shown above to indicate a problem with the basic or conventional brake system. ![Electronically Controlled Brake Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electronically_controlled_brake_warning.gif)Finally, the image is used by some manufacturers to indicate a problem with the Regenerative Brake System in electric vehicles (EVs). It may appear in **yellow/amber/orange** (right) alongside the **red** brake symbol shown simultaneously. This is potentially serous and should be checked by a competent shop immediately. The operation of the brake pedal may be more difficult than normal and the braking distance may increase. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/regenerative-brake-warning-indicator/) to learn more about regenerative braking. ### More Versions ![Brake fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/brake_fault_indicator.gif)![Brake fault warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Brake-warning-5.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Brake-warning-Canada-2.gif)![Brake fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Brake-fault.gif)And of course someone had to combine the two and then a third as a traditional trouble light, I suppose just to add yet more symbols. The word BRAKE is place below the circle and exclamation point. And above the same indicator plus that with a “P” inside, for parking brake. ### Brake Overheat Symbols ![Brake Temperature Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/brake_temperature_indicator.gif)![Brake temperature indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/brake_temperature_indicator-yel.gif)These versions that include a thermometer inside the circle is meant to indicate that the brake disk and therefore brake pads are overheated. The car should be pulled over as soon as possible to allow them to cool. If they stay hot, the brake fluid will get hot and boil, at which point brake pressure will be non existent. Note that the symbol of a circle with “brackets” on either side, broken or otherwise, represents brake components. What is shown inside and the details of the “brackets” and color can specify the nature of the problem. The use of **red** versus **yellow/amber/orange** is a manufactures decision. ### Similar Symbols ### ![Brake Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/brake_trouble_indicator.gif) ### ![ABS Trouble Indicator Canada](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_canada.gif) Note also that if these two warning lights (right) are seen together, they indicate a problem with something called the *Brake Force Distribution System*. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/04/electronic-brake-force-distribution-indicator/) for more information. ![Brake System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Brake_system_indicator.gif)![Brake Pad Wear Warning Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/brake_pad_wear_warning.gif)![Low Brake Fluid Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/brake_fluid_low.gif)Are you seeing one of these symbols? Click [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/03/low-brake-fluid-indicator-symbol/), [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-brake-pad-warning-lights/) or [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/electronically-controlled-brake-system-symbols/), associated with the images, left to right. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** brackets, brake drum, brake warning light, car symbol, circle and exclamation point, instrument panel light, warning symbol --- ### [And The Dashboard Symbols Saga Continues](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/and-the-dashboard-symbols-saga-continues/) **Published:** March 19, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## A Manufacturer Update Adds Yet More Symbols In an [earlier post](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/12/the-ever-growing-dashboard-symbols-saga/), the Dashboard Symbols Saga, some weeks ago, we noted that we now host 986 warning lights and indicators. Nine hundred and eighty six! Well, we updated our Buick page, and added yet another five new symbols, bringing the total to 991 (now over 1000!). And those additions serve to point out just how out of control the entire warning light system has become. The new entries are an Auto Start symbol, a Driver Attention symbol, a Super Cruise symbol, a Snow Mode symbol and a Sport Mode symbol. In each case, the industry already had perfectly usable pre-existing symbols, but Buick opted to use new ones anyway! ### Were These Necessary? ![Auto start stop symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Auto-start-stop3.gif)In a word. no. Top the left is the new Auto Start symbol. It is very similar to others in use across the industry. In fact, we have a post ([here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/10/startstop-system-trouble-indicators/)) that includes 17 previous iterations! Some are in text. ![Stop Start Ready Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/stop_start_indicator.gif)However, what Buick chose to use was sufficiently different that it could not be ignored. The symbol shown to the right is the closest pre-existing version, but the new one did not include the words Start and Stop. [![Attention alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Attn.gif)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/06/driver-monitoring-indicators/)[![Super Cruise indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Super-cruise.gif)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/super-cruise-status-indicator/)[![Snow and ice mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Snow-ice-mode.gif)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/snow-mode-indicators/)[![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sport.gif)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/electronically-controlled-transmission-power-indicator/)In effect, the next four could be discussed in exactly the same way. The Driver Attention, Super Cruise, Snow Mode and Sport Mode symbols, seen from the left, all exist in other forms. Each is also linked to our posts on the subjects. In fact Super Cruise is a General Motors construct and still the company opted to make a change in the image! ![Driver monitoring system malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Driver-monitor-malfunction.gif)![Super cruise indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Supercruise-2.gif)![Frost Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/frost_warning_indicator.png)![Sport mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sport-mode.gif)Pre-existing versions of the symbols are shown to the right. Certainly in the case of Super Cruise, the new symbol is very, very close to the original representation. However, we feel an obligation to present them exactly as a driver would see them. We find the entire experience to an insult to drivers everywhere. Assuming the system remains in place, then it should be said that any new system developed and introduced in automobiles must have its own symbol. These symbols are meant first and foremost to easily identifiable to the average driver. And while it can easily be called into questioned that this first principle is actually achieved, if each system ends up being represented by a dozen or more symbol versions, it is highly unlikely that any one driver anywhere will ever be able to determine a symbol’s meaning without looking it up. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Auto Start, Buick, dashboard symbol, Driver Attention, snow flake, snow mode, sport mode, steering wheel, Super Cruise --- ### [Park or Tail Lamps On Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/park-or-tail-lamps-on-indicator/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Park Lamps *![Tail Light Indicator Canada](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tail_light_indicator_canada.gif "tail_light_indicator_canada")*This is a *Park* or *Tail Lamps On Indicator* symbol. The latter (Park Lamps) is used in Canada. This [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) is generally only illuminated when all the lights, except the headlights, are in use. The lines (or eyelashes!) pointing outward are meant to symbolize light coming from the drawing of what is meant to represent a lamp. - **Be sure to check the[ U.S. versions as well here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tail-or-stop-light-out-indicators/)** - **Also you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan for others!** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Canada, car symbol, indicator, instrument panel light, symbol --- ### [Fog Lamp Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/fog-lamp-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Fog Lamps ![Fog Lamp Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fog_lamp_indicator_symbol.gif "fog_lamp_indicator_symbol")This the *Fog Lamp Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The indicator in **green** is active only when the fog lamps are activated. The wavy line crossing straight ones pointing down is meant to indicate light passing through the fog. - **Are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Do you have one that looks like the reverse of this one?? ![Rear Fog Lamp Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/rear_fog_lamp_indicator_symbol.gif "rear_fog_lamp_indicator_symbol")And, yes, there is a *Rear Fog Lamp Indicator* symbol, in **yellow/amber**. This indicator also is only active when the lamps are actually on. The lines point to the right in this symbol, indicating a rear-facing beam. They are rare in North America but required in Europe. They make a vehicle more visible in poor weather to trailing drivers. Either are switched on, so look for a similar symbol on the light switch or switches if you wish to turn the lights off. ### Similar Symbols ![LED Headlight Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/headlight_malfunction.gif)![Headlight Levelling System Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/headlight_levelling_2.gif)![Cornering Headlamps Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cornering_malfunction_indicator.gif)Do not confuse these lights with the indicator lights to the right. They are linked [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/), **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/headlamp-leveling-system-warning-symbols/)** and **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/lamp-out-indicator-symbols/)**, left to right. Click for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, crossed wavy lines, fog lamp indicator symbol, instrument panel light, lighting indicator --- ### [Turn Signal Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/turn-signal-indicator-symbol-2/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Turn Signals *![Turn Signal Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/turn_signal_indicator.gif "turn_signal_indicator")*These are *Turn Signal Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The arrows flash individually in **green** with the turn signal switch and together with the hazard switch. There is nothing special here – these symbols have been shown on instrument clusters for decades. - **Are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Turn signal fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/turn_signal_fault.gif)In **yellow/amber/orange**, there is a fault in the turn signals. This is a warning light, and will be seen as displayed here. The lights above will not likely be seen together as represented here. Rather they will be separated and placed on either side of the instrument panel. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, car symbol, instrument cluster light, lighting symbol, turn signal indicator symbol --- ### [Lamp Out Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/lamp-out-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Lamp Out](#Lamp_Out) - [Lamps off](#Lamps_off) - [LED light failure](#LED_light_failure) ## Lamp Out ![Headlamp Out Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/headlamp_out_indicator.gif "headlamp_out_indicator")![Lamp Out Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lamp_out_symbol.gif)![Headlamp out](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/lamp_out_symbol_2.gif)![Lamp out indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Lamp-out.gif)These are *Lamp Out Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). One or more of the headlamp bulbs or other bulbs is burned out or malfunctioning. This is another symbol that may utilize an exclamation point, which always indicates a problem, even if its in the **green** color. The third symbol to the right, in **yellow/amber** only, is an alternative *Lamp Out* indicator. - **Are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main Picture Symbols page and scan again!** In **green**, it indicates that the lights are on, but one lamp is not working. In **yellow/amber**, it simply means that a lamp is out. ### Lamps off ![Trailer lights check indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Trailer-lights-check.gif)Note right here that the light to the left if seen in black and white on a Polestar instrument panel means that Trailer Lights are under test. It looks exactly like the first two images above but does not indicate a fault! ![Exterior lights off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Exterior-lights-off.gif)This one again uses the image of the lamp out indicator but adds the word OFF underneath and indicates that the exterior lights are, in fact, off, again, not a fault. Land Rover uses this symbol, which seems superfluous. If the lights ON light is off, doesn’t that already say that the lights are off?? ### LED light failure ![LED Headlight Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/headlight_malfunction.gif)Modern LED (Light Emitting Diode) headlamps evidently require a new warning symbol variation. The shining headlamp, represented by a rounded triangle with lines emanating from it, with an exclamation point inside indicates a malfunction in an LED headlamp. The lines angle downward, likely indicating that the problem is with a low (dipped) beam light. However, the problem here is more likely with circuitry or wiring rather than the bulb, or bulbs, itself or themselves. ![Lamp malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Light-malfunction.gif)![Cornering Headlamps Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cornering_malfunction_indicator.gif)**Polestar** is using the image to the left to indicate a lamp malfunction. However, it should not be confused with the image to the right, which bears a strong resemblance. It is an *[Active, Adaptive or Cornering Light Malfunction Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/)*! Follow the link for more. Some vehicles may include a very helpful message in the instrument panel noting exactly which bulb has malfunctioned. In this case, and assuming it is a headlamp, it will also likely add whether it is low (dipped) beam, or high (main) beam. The terms low and high beam are commonly used in North America, while dipped and main beam are in more common use in Europe. Regardless, service the lights as soon as possible. Even with older, non-LED lighting, there is the outside possibility of a bad fuse or a broken wire or some other electrical issue affecting the headlamps. Also note that in most cases, it will be a low (dipped) beam that will likely be affected, as these spend the most time illuminated. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dipped beam, exclamation point, headlamp out indicator, headlamp symbol, high beam, instrument panel light, LED, light emitting diode, low beam, main beam --- ### [Headlamp Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/headlamp-indicator-symbol-2/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Headlamp *![Headlamp Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/headlamp_symbol_indicator.gif "headlamp_symbol_indicator")*This is the *Headlamp Indicator Symbol*. Some auto manufacturers use this [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) when the headlamps are turned on. In vehicles equipped with automatic headlamp operation, the symbol will appear when the light switch is set to “Auto”. - **Are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, headlamp on symbol, instrument panel light, lighting indicator --- ### [Active, Adaptive and Cornering Light Malfunction Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/) **Published:** March 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Cornering Lights ![AFS Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/afs_off_indicator.gif "afs_off_indicator")![AFS indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/AFS-indicator.gif)![Adaptive Front Lighting System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/02/AFLS_indicator.gif)The acronyms [AFS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/) and [AFLS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/) in these symbols or indicators stand for *Active Front-lighting System* or *Adaptive Front or Cornering Light System*. The difference is very subtle and is the result of a manufacturer choice only. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If it includes the word OFF, it indicates that the system has been turned off with an available switch. Look for the switch, which may have been tripped accidently. It may also be tucked nearly under the dashboard where it can be hit by the driver’s knee in a Toyota or Lexus. ### More Versions ![SRH off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/SRH-off-indicator.gif)![SRH malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SRH-malfunction-indicator.gif)The acronym SRH changes the reference to Steering Responsive Headlights, but is exactly the same type of system. If any of the OFF lights flash or remain lit, they indicate a fault in the system, and your dealer will be needed for a repair. The letters seen alone in yellow/amber/orange is also a malfunction light. ![Adaptive lighting indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Adaptive-lighting.gif)![Cornering Headlamps Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cornering_malfunction_indicator.gif)![Cornering Light Malfunction Indicator 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cornering_malfunction_indicator_2.gif)![Cornering light indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cornering-light-indicator-2.gif)![Adaptive headlamp fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Adaptive-headlamp-fault.gif)Another indicator of a malfunction are the [picture symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) to the left, a curved arrow, indicating movement, above or split by a headlight beam, one adding the exclamation point. The beam is represented by the closed rounded triangle with lines above it. The last one is seen on its side with a bent arrow in one corner. The symbol is used by manufacturers who call the system *Adaptive Forward Lighting* ([AFL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)), *Active Bending Light* *System* ([ABL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)), *Static Bending Light System* ([SBL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)) or *Cornering Headlights*. Another example of multiple industry names for the same basic system and again, your dealer will be needed for repairs. Either headlight system move the direction of the headlights left or right – the arrow – in concert with the steering. When the system is off, the headlights work as they have for a century, so there is no need to be concerned. Note that these active systems often ***have an on/off switch*** that may have been accidentally been tripped on the dashboard (as noted) or inside a menu found in an instrument panel display. Look for the same acronym on a switch or in the menu. ![Lamp malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Light-malfunction.gif)If you drive a **Polestar**, note that they have begun using the symbol to the right to indicate that a lamp has malfunctioned. [Follow the link here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/lamp-out-indicator-symbols/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Adaptive Forward Lighting, Adaptive front-lighting system off, AFL, AFLS, afs off, AFS Symbol, car symbol, Cornering headlights, curved arrow, exclamation point, headlight beam, instrument panel light, Lexus, SRH, Toyota --- ### [Stability Control Off Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Stability Control ![Slip Control Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/vsc_slip_off_indicator.gif)![ESP off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ESP-indicator.gif)These are *Stability Control Off Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). One of these lights, or one of the text versions below, tell you that the stability control system is deactivated. Your vehicle’s manufacturer may call this AdvanceTrac, Automatic Stability Control ([ASC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)), Dynamic Stability Control ([DSC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), Dynamic Stability and Traction Control ([DSTC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), Electronic Stability / Stabilization Control ([ESC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) … - **And there’s still more. But first, is it truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** … Electronic Stability Program ([ESP](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), Interactive Vehicle Dynamics ([IVD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), Precision Control System ([PCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), StabiliTrak, Vehicle Dynamic Control ([VDC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), Vehicle Dynamics Control Systems ([VDCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), Vehicle Stability Assist ([VSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), Vehicle Stability Management ([VSM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), Vehicle Stability Control ([VSC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), etc. Regardless of the system’s name, the light means the same thing. The system is currently off. The vehicle will operate normally – that is, without the stability control enhancement – with the advanced system off. Note that the second image, with a sideways car on a wavy line with a tree next to it may illuminate in **green**! Every other version comes on in **yellow/amber** when the system is turned off. ### Many More Versions ![MDM Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MDM_indicator.gif)Note that BMW uses what it calls *[M Dynamic Mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/01/mdm-mode-indicator/) (MDM)* in their M-Series vehicles. When M Dynamic Mode is in use, the stability control system is turned off and the *Stability Control Off* indicator is illuminated. In most but not all of these models, a corresponding MDM indicator will appear. ![ESC not ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ESC-not-ready-indicator.gif)The image to the left is very, very similar to an “OFF” indicator, except it is a *NOT READY* indicator. The indicator will most commonly be seen only on start up and should go out in a few seconds. It may stay on longer in cold conditions and will go out once the vehicle is warmed up. However, if it persists, there is clearly a problem that should be addressed as soon as possible. Stability control is a sophisticated electronically-controlled system that uses sensors in tandem with other systems to identify when there is lateral slip in the tires during cornering and responds by adjusting the brakes, throttle, differential and/or suspension to help keep you on track. Thus, the system is automatically turned off when the [Check Engine Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/) is activated in order to prevent inaccurate readings sending incorrect instructions to the system. The image of  a skidding car is overly disconcerting. ![VDC Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/07/vdc_off_indicator.gif "vdc_off_indicator")![DSC Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dsc_off_indicator.gif "dsc_off_indicator")![VSC Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/vsc_off_indicator.gif "vsc_off_indicator")![ESC OFF indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ESC-OFF-indicator.gif)![electronic stability program off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/esp_off_indicator.gif)![ASC OFF indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ASC-OFF-indicator.gif)These text symbols, or one matching one of the other acronyms, will be seen in some early model vehicles that use the system. Newer vehicles are more likely to use the picture symbol above. Here’s a video describing when and how these lights may appear. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** advancetrac, ASC, car symbol, DSC, ESC, instrument cluster light, Interactive Vehicle Dynamics, IVD, skidding car, StabiliTrak, VDC, Vehicle Stability Assist, vehicle stability control, VSA, vsc --- ### [Dynamic Stability Control / Electronic Stability Program](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/dynamic-stability-control-electronic-stability-program/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Stability Control ![Dynamic Stability Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dynamic_stability_control_indicator.gif "dynamic_stability_control_indicator")This is a *Dynamic Stability Control* ([DSC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) or *Electronic Stability / Stabilization Program* ([ESP](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)) [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). These are electronic suspension control systems combining elements of braking, steering and suspension to keep the vehicle under control. If an exclamation point is seen *next* to the symbol, it indicates a system failure. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **And check out the video.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again.** These are a unique set of symbols that are part of the main group of [*Stability Control*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/) indicators. It will have an on off switch, and will most often be lit if the system is turned off. Some manufacturers use the symbol to denote systems that they call *Anti-Slip Regulation* ([ASR](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) (meaning traction control) and *Electronic Differential Lock* ([EDL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), which is disabled if a fault in the ASR is detected. Note that Stability Control systems work by applying brake action to individual wheels when a loss of steering control is detected. Braking may be applied to an outer front wheel to counter oversteer, or an inner rear wheel to counter understeer. Its important to note that some systems, depending on the manufacturer, may reduce engine power until control is reestablished. ![Dynamic Stability Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dynamic_stability_control_2.gif)![DSC 4x4 failed indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DSC-4x4-failed-indicator.gif)A flashing symbol likely means the system requires service. The inclusion of the ‘4 x 4’ is a variation in the appearance of the symbol used in 4-wheel drive vehicles. Remember that these advanced systems come into play in extreme driving conditions, such as poor weather or rounding a curve excessively fast. Your vehicle is safe to drive with them disabled under most conditions. Contact your dealer or authorized service center for repairs. Here’s a video describing when and how these lights may appear. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 4 x 4, car symbol, curved arrow, dashboard symbol, Dynamic Stability Control, exclamation point, instrument cluster light --- ### [Electronically Controlled Brake System Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/electronically-controlled-brake-system-symbols/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Brake Systems This is first the [![Electronically Controlled Brake Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electronically_controlled_brake_warning.gif "electronically_controlled_brake_warning")*ECB*](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms"), or *Electronically Controlled Brake Systems* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/), also known as *Electronic Brake Force Distribution*. Note that the only difference between this and the Canadian brake warning symbol – the exclamation point in a circle – is the color. **Yellow/amber** indicates a less serious problem than [the **red** version](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/brake-trouble-dashboard-symbols/ "Brake Warning Indicators"). The electronic control represents a functional enhancement and may be inoperable, including a brake booster issue, but the brakes themselves will still operate. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Second, and before continuing, note that if you have a hybrid vehicle, at least one manufacturer uses the symbol above to indicate a problem with the [*Regenerative Brake System*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/regenerative-brake-warning-indicator/). Click the link for more. However, as electronic control of overall brake systems expands, the symbol above is used in Canada to alert to a problem *any* part of the brake system controlled electronically. These can include  [*Automatic Brake Hold*](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/auto-brake-hold-indicator/) or *Electronic Parking Brake* system issues, as well as those described above. ![Brake System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Brake_system_indicator.gif)In the U.S., the [text](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/brake-trouble-dashboard-symbols/) symbol to the left, *Brake System*, is used in **yellow/amber**. Again as above, the brakes themselves, as operated by the brake pedal, remains a hydraulic system and will continue to function normally. However, if the **red [BRAKE text](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/brake-trouble-dashboard-symbols/ "Brake Warning Symbol")** warning symbol is also lit, contact your dealer or authorized service center immediately. Note that the symbol of a circle with “brackets” on either side, broken or otherwise, represents brake components. What is shown inside and the details of the “brackets” and color specify the nature of the problem. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Automatic Brake Hold, brake system, car symbol, dashboard symbol, electronic parking brake, electronically controlled brake system, exclamation point in a circle, instrument panel light --- ### [Passenger Air Bag on/off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/passenger-air-bag-on-off-indicator/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Passenger Air Bag ![Passenger Air Bag Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/passenger_air_bag.jpg "passenger_air_bag")This is the *Passenger Air Bag Indicator*. Either the word on or off will be active in the [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The passenger airbags are a hazard to smaller individuals and are designed to be turned off automatically when a small amount of weight is placed on the seat. This can also occur when a package or bag is placed there. - **Are you sure this is your symbol?? If not, return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If an adult is in the seat and the air bag is off, take the vehicle to your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard indicator, passenger airbag on/off indicator --- ### [Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/supplemental-restraint-system-air-bag-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Supplemental Restraint ![SRS Air Bag Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/SRS_air_bag_indicator.gif "SRS_air_bag_indicator")![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Air-bag.gif)![SRS Text Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/SRS_text_indicator.gif)These are the *Supplemental Restraint System* *(*[*SRS*](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")*)* *Air Bag Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). Either of these warning lights indicate that a problem exists with one of the many airbags in the vehicle, which should be taken to the dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. The picture symbol has been described as a beach ball on a lap. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** In most later-model vehicles, the picture symbol replaces the original text symbol, SRS, shown to the above right. This was likely done to help non English-speaking motorists. Older vehicles used the simple *Supplemental Restraint System* acronym (SRS). And there’s still another… ![Air Bag Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/air_bag_symbol.gif "air_bag_symbol")Yet another version, used by some European manufacturers, is a simple *Air Bag* text symbol, as shown at left. All versions warn of a failure in one of the air bags, which can only be repaired by your dealer or authorized service center. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** air bag warning, beach ball, car symbol, dashboard symbol, instrument cluster light, lap, srs air bag symbol, supplemental restraint system --- ### [Headlamp Leveling System Warning Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/headlamp-leveling-system-warning-symbols/) **Published:** March 21, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Headlamp Leveling ![Headlight Levelling System Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/headlight_levelling_2.gif "headlight_levelling_2")![Headlight Levelling Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/headlight_levelling.gif "headlight_levelling")These are the *Headlamp Leveling System* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). They include the curving arrow and may or may not have the exclamation point inside the drawing representing a lamp. The lines pointing out and down represent light. Regardless, if one of these symbols is seen, it indicates a problem with the system. The vehicle should be taken to your dealer or authorized service center. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Heavy loads can push the rear of a vehicle down causing the headlamps to point upwards, but leveling system sensors will detect the horizontal level of the vehicle and adjusts the lights accordingly, unless the leveling system is not operating. ### Similar Symbols ![LED Headlight Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/headlight_malfunction.gif)![Headlamp Malfunction 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/05/headlight_malfunction_2.gif)Do not confuse the symbols with one of these. Click **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/automatic-headlight-dimmer-or-malfunction-indicator-symbols/)** or **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/lamp-out-indicator-symbols/)** for more, right to left. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, curving arrow, exclamation point, headlamp levelling system symbol, instrument panel light --- ### [Stop Light Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/05/stop-lights-indicator/) **Published:** May 10, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Stop Light ![Stop light indicator right](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Stop-light-indicator-right.gif)![Stop light indicator left](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Stop-light-indicator-left.gif)These are *Stop Light Dashboard Indicators* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). They are seen in the information display, likely in gray scale or black and white.  As stated by the first manufacturer to use them, The pair of lights come on when the stop lights are illuminated by the use of the brake pedal or, more importantly, the driving assist system when the system ![Brake lamp indicator left](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tail-lamp-indicator-left.gif)![Brake lamp indicator right](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tail-lamp-indicator-right.gif)applies the brakes. And for some reason, they come in two forms… - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) and scan again!** Indicators of this type are made necessary by self driving systems as well as electric vehicle one pedal driving systems where the brakes may be applied without the driver being fully aware. Brake lights are a warning to other drivers that the vehicle is being slowed and it is important that the driver is aware of this as well. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** bent lines, l-shapes, stop light indicator --- ### [Recording Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/05/recording-indicator/) **Published:** May 10, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Recording ![Recording indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Recording-indicator.gif)This is a *Recording Dashboard Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The light indicates that the recording function of the driver monitor camera is in operation. If the icon is blinking, recording is ongoing, while constant illumination indicates the function is ready for recording. The light may be in gray scale or color. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** This indicator is made necessary by the addition driver monitoring systems and subsequent privacy concerns. Drivers must be alerted to the fact that their car is recording their actions behind wheel, which may be saved in the vehicle or even submitted to the manufacturer. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** blinking dot, dashboard symbol, icon, indicator, REC, recording, red dot --- ### [Ignition Position Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/03/ignition-position-indicators/) **Published:** March 28, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Ignition Position Symbols ![Push indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Push-indicator.gif)![On indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/On-indicator.gif)![Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ACC_indicator.gif)These are *Ignition Position Dashboard Indicators* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The first shows an arrow pointing at a button, presumably the Start / Stop button, and indicates the brake or clutch is pressed and the car can be started. The second is simply the word ON in green, which indicates that the vehicle is ready to move. The third shows the letters ACC, which indicates that the vehicle is in accessory mode. Note that this same symbol is used by [Adaptive Cruise Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/) systems when it is on in some vehicles. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) and scan again!** These symbols are made necessary by electric and hybrid vehicles, due to the fact that the ignition can be on while the vehicle is not making a sound. Stepping out of a vehicle while it is on is dangerous. And wondering why the vehicle won’t move and not realizing it is in accessory mode can be confusing or even unnerving. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** ACC, arrow, Button, ON --- ### [Shift to Park Dashboard Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/03/shit-to-park-warning/) **Published:** March 7, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Shift to Park ![Park shift warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Park-shift.gif)This is a *Shift to Park Dashboard Warning* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). The light will blink **red** and a chime will sound if the ignition switch is turned off while the vehicle is not in Park. Move the shift lever or touch the Park button to turn off the light. The chime will sound until the ignition lock is engaged. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) and scan again!** The advent of keyless ignitions as well as electric vehicles (EVs) leave open the possibility of vehicles being turned off while not in Park occurring more and more often. This is particularly true of shift systems that require a button push. The warning indicator is a necessary and welcome addition. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, indicator, instrument panel, park, red, Shift, warning --- ### [Polestar EV Body Repair Frustrations and Resolutions](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/01/polestar-ev-body-repair-frustrations-and-resolutions/) **Published:** January 20, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **EV Body Repair Frustrations** So here’s a post I never expected or ever wanted to make. ![Polestar EV Body Repair Frustrations](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/accident.gif)I did what is seen to the right to my Polestar 2. Yes it actually was my fault. And as bad as it looks thankfully its all cosmetic and no one got hurt. The post is not about my first accident in decades involving another car. What’s at issue is the absurd and truly frustrating experience I had getting the car repaired. Where and how to get body work is not a question one anticipates asking when getting a new car. And I frankly in good conscience could not recommend what is a terrific car to anyone until after spending several months back and forth with Polestar Connect, which is the phone number you see below, and the key to what I’m going to tell you. ![First estimate](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/First-extimate-x.gif)After the accident, I was able to get an estimate at one of two body shops recommended by my insurance company, and you see it here, just about $6,500. However, they called several days later declining the job because they couldn’t get information needed to actually do the repair. I was able to confirm with them later that this was strictly about the proper handling of the high voltage battery. EVs aren’t rocket ships — they are still primarily sheet metal and paint. But all EV manufacturers need to be forthcoming with whatever information is needed in order to work on their cars. The two Polestar dealers in the area stated flatly that there was only one shop certified to work on the car. The dealers are part of the same dealer group and use the same shop. Further, I was not allowed to simply go to that shop and get an estimate. No! The car needed to be put on a flat bed, trucked to the shop, after which an estimate would be done and the car would sit until parts arrived and the work was done! ### It’s All Wrong This is just wrong. First of all, being a part of this industry for 30 odd years, I can tell you the process goes like this: If the car is drivable, and mine was, one goes to the shop, gets an estimate, as I managed to do, and one returns home. Parts are ordered and when they arrive one drives the car back and leaves it for repair. A week, two weeks, three weeks later, depended on the damage, the car is done and one returns to pick it up. I was in a rental car for 12 and half weeks. On the order of eight of those weeks were spent waiting for parts. This is simply not acceptable. ![Second extimate](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Second-extimate.gif)Second, not having a choice of body shops is a prescription for abuse. The original estimate, above, just about $6500. On the right is the certified shop’s estimate. This is not a joke, over $21,000! More than three times the original! A disclaimer is needed here as it is often the case that more damage is found once the work begins, but I don’t ever recall seeing a job jump by a factor of three! To their credit, my insurer, #StateFarm, did not blink an eye. They get an A+. #PolestarCars on the other hand needed to be taken to task. This is where the phone number shown comes in. As noted, I spent a good deal of time going back and forth with a Polestar rep looking to turn this on its head. They were in fact very helpful and went all the way to HQ in Sweden for a definitive answer, and it is this: Polestar is a spin off of Volvo and any Volvo store’s certified body shop can work on the car. In my area this alone triples the available options. But it won’t be so simple. I tried to get an estimate from that local Volvo store before handing it over to the flatbed, only to be told they couldn’t work on the car. Turns out they’re wrong. Secondly, in point of fact most new car dealers today regardless of manufacturer do not have their own body shops and contract with local shops to do their work. A friend who drives a Lexus was sent by Lexus to the same shop I got the initial estimate from. In fact, that same shop is sometimes sent work from the local Volvo store. So I’m going to go out on a limb and tell you that you can choose any decent body to do the work. They very likely have plenty of Volvo experience. So have your preferred body shop’s number handy, get on that Polestar connect number below and ask that a Technical Operations Specialist call your shop with the necessary information. Better yet, don’t do what I did. Don’t get into an accident… A final disclaimer: I had an accidental encounter with a staffing official from Polestar at a charging station. I relayed my story and he noted that they had a very difficult time getting good people in place at Polestar Connect, and that it was only staffed to his satisfaction in July of 2022, which is just about the time I had the accident. The representative I ultimately dealt with beginning in August was in fact terrific. If you have your own experience with body repair on an electric car, good or bad, let us know in the comments below. Lets let the world know what’s happening so we can get it fixed. And if you’re getting push back from Polestar, leave us a comment here or send us a note. I’ll be more than happy to remind them of the results of my experience. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** accident repair, body work, Polestar, State Farm --- ### [Fuel Operated Heater Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/01/fuel-operated-heater-indicator/) **Published:** January 18, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Fuel Operated Heater ![Fuel operated heat](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Fuel-opp-heat.gif)This is a *Fuel Operated Heater Dashboard Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It appears as a line with three wavy heat lines rising from it and a number alongside. The system warms up the engine and interior compartment in a gas or diesel powered vehicle without actually running the engine itself. - **Before moving on, is this truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The system can be set to operate automatically when the outside temperature or the engine’s coolant temperature reaches a preset low. The fuel operated heater can also be completely shut down. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** fuel operation, heat, heater, number, straight line, wavy lines --- ### [Heated Seat On Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2022/12/heated-seat-on-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** December 27, 2022 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Heated Seat ![Seat heat on](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Seat-heat-on.gif)This is a *Heated Seat On Dashboard Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The indicator looks like a seat with wavy heat lines radiating up from it. It is seen only when the heat function is turned on by either the driver or passenger and usually appears in gray scale. - **Before moving on, is this truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** In models from many manufacturers, heated seat will only remain on for a limited amount of time, after which it is automatically turned off. However, most manufacturers allow the heat to remain on as long as the driver wishes it to be on. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** heated seat, wavy arrows, wavy lines --- ### [One Pedal Driving Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2022/08/one-pedal-driving-indicator/) **Published:** August 30, 2022 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## One Pedal ![One pedal driving indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/One-pedal-driving-indicator.gif)This is a *One Pedal Driving Dashboard Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). One pedal driving is a feature of electric vehicles, where much of the braking is accomplished by the electric motor as the accelerator pedal is released. The brake pedal is not touched in most cases when the system is activated. - **Before moving on, is this truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Pictographic Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Trail one pedal drive indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Trail-one-pedal-drive-indicator-gray.gif)![Trail one pedal drive indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Trail-one-pedal-drive-indicator.gif)These are also *One Pedal Drive indicator* symbols. When active, the image displays green on the instrument panel. If unavailable or on standby, it is seen in grey. Actual brake pedal use may be needed in some extreme cases. **Note:** If you’re driving a **Ford Bronco**, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/trail-one-pedal-drive-indicators/)! These are part and parcel of [*Regenerative Braking*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/12/recuperative-brake-system-indicator/), where the energy used to slow the vehicle is captured and returned to the the high voltage battery. There is a misconception that this accomplished through the vehicles brake system, which is simply not the case (I once listened to a dealership owner explain regenerative braking to a customer perfectly wrong!). In fact the electric motor reverses, which slows the vehicle a sends energy back to the battery. From a driver’s perspective, regenerative braking turns out to be quite intuitive. The more the accelerator pedal is released, the harder the braking action. This is very similar to actual braking., where the more the brake pedal is pushed, the harder the braking action. Emergency stops in an EV will still require the use of the brake pedal. But moment to moment driving can be accomplished with the accelerator pedal only. Most manufacturers allow the driver to choose the amount of braking action applied by the electric motor. One pedal driving is accomplished only at the highest setting. Note a new phenomenon from Ford that uses the same set of gray and green indicators in an internal combustion engine vehicle, the Bronco. [Click here ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/trail-one-pedal-drive-indicators/)for more. —————————————————————————— The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** electric vehicle, EV, one pedal driving, regenerative braking --- ### [EV Efficiency: Range's Ignored Stepsister -- While We Ignore MPGe](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/07/ev-efficiency-ranges-ignored-stepsister/) **Published:** July 7, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## EV Efficiency Most commonly any talk about EVs is about range. And while that’s certainly important, we want to shift the focus to fuel efficiency. And yes, there is such a thing! Click here for [charging speed information](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/11/ev-charging-whose-electric-vehicles-charge-the-fastest/). The industry talks about kilowatts used per 100 miles, which is just so far from anyone’s experience and difficult to truly understand, unless maybe you’re an electrical engineer. We use miles per gallon when talking about internal combustion engine or ICE cars, so how about miles per kilowatt? We offer this as part of our continuing efforts to simplify the latest in automotive technology as much as possible. And yes, we in turn are choosing to ignore miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe). It is a tortured stat meant to compare EVs to vehicles run on liquid fuels. It will be extinct soon enough. The chart below is a translation primarily but not exclusively of work from ev-database.org, and I’ve linked their chart [here](https://ev-database.org/cheatsheet/useable-battery-capacity-electric-car). It’s in kilometers and the twisty kW per 100. I did a video as well that is also posted below, but here can be updated easily as improvements are made and new models are introduced. Note that our chart focuses on EVs available in North America while ev-database goes world wide and that the it can be expanded to show all entries. \[table id=80 /\] ### The Rankings So, I’ve ranked manufacturers by efficiency, based on the fleet average miles per kW. This is exactly what we’re used to using in ICE vehicles — fleet average miles per gallon. The miles/kW figures are derived simply by taking a vehicles range and dividing by the battery’s kWh size. Note that the numbers are rather small, which may be what drives the use of kilowatts per 100 miles, but they are still very telling. Few models reach or exceed an efficiency of 4 miles per kilowatt. Further, those numbers are nearly all associated with smaller models and often with smaller batteries! For instance, the industry leader is Tesla’s Model 3 with the 58 kWh battery! A smaller battery weighs less and is thus more efficient, while lacking some range. The higher range Model 3 features a 75 kW battery. \*In fact a May, 2024 update finds a Renault R5, available only in Europe, a small car with a small battery, comes in at 4.8 m/kW! It now leads the list! Overall, Lucid, Tesla and Hyundai lead with the most efficient fleets. Oddly, Kia in particular and Genesis as well fall short of their Hyundai cousins. Kia’s smaller vehicles should have it neck and neck with Hyundai, who’s offerings tend to be smaller as well. Bigger batteries, while offering more range generally, are not a guarantee. Note that Vinfast’s VF 9 models holds a whopping 123 kWh battery, but only 323 miles in range and lands at the bottom of our list at 2.6 miles per kilowatt. This is a full 40% less efficient than the 58 kWh Tesla Model 3. Speaking of big batteries, battery power trains are already heavier than their ICE counterparts. For example the Ford F150 Lightning weighs in at 2500 lbs more than the gas powered version. The battery alone in the upcoming Hummer is said to weigh 2900 lbs. The hyphenated ranges and efficiencies are identical models most often with single vs dual motors. Single motor variants are always more efficient. In some cases there are adjustments that up the horse power as well, which then cuts into efficiency. Note who’s missing from this list: Toyota/Lexus (since added)! Honda/Acura (since added). Mazda. Subaru (missed this one)! Stellantis (at work in Europe). Even those we’ve added remain well behind a changing landscape… So we’ll keep an eye on that landscape. Expect to see battery chemistries get more efficient and to see weight reductions, also adding efficiency. We also expect to see faster and faster charge rates — which is also an upcoming topic. **Updates:** - 8/21/23, Acura introduces a ZDX EV, but comes in near the bottom. Big battery, low average efficiency. - 12/21/23, Rolls Royce Spectra added. Also a big battery and landed at the very bottom of the list… - 1/21/24,  Two Lexus models added. Just above the middle on the list. - 2/3/24,  Porsche Macan added, which moved the brand average from 3.2 to 3.3 m/kW. - 5/21/24,  Renault R5, available only in Europe, a small car with a small battery, comes in at 4.8 m/kW! - 5/21/24, Honda intros the Prologue with an 85 kWh battery and nearly 300 miles of range. - 5/22/24, the Mercedes adds the G-Wagon and drops fleet efficiency from 3.1 to 2.9. - 3/23/25, my off-the-radar Kia Niro, except in the cold, sees 4.4 to 4.9 regularly! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, efficiency, EV, Fisker, Ford, Genesis, hyundai, Kia, kW, Lucid, Mercedes, miles per kW, MPGe, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, range, Tesla, Vinfast, Volkswagon, Volvo --- ### [Recall Targets Tesla Typefaces](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/02/recall-targets-tesla-typefaces/) **Published:** February 20, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## What Size Type? Way back in 2012, we noted in a post [linked here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/11/least-distracting-typefaces-is-this-the-plan/) that a group at MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) was doing a study on typefaces that would mitigate driver distraction. That is, typefaces that would be the least distracting. And while it was a time where there was a lot of attention focused on driver distraction, our take was that while the intent of the research was laudable, it would make more sense to remove text altogether! That is, if ![Owners poke fun at recall](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Owners-poke-fun.jpg)a GPS system can give audible turn by turn directions, couldn’t text be shifted to spoken word? ### A “Recall”? Well, we appear to be full circle, as Tesla has had to “recall” pretty much every car they’ve ever produced to correct the size of the type they use in warning lights on instrument panels! Twelve years after we posted on the typeface study, the maker of some of the most sophisticated cars ever built, is being forced to adjust the text in its warning lights with what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) terms as a “recall”. The word “recall” belongs in quotes throughout because the problem was handled within days by an over-the-air (OTA) update. Critics on the social media platform X have made fun of the issue, with some poking fun of the notices sent to Tesla owners through the mail that arrived ![Letter to transportation secretary](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Letter-to-Pete.jpg)after the OTA update had already been applied (above, right)! Still others noted that manufacturers are required to send the notifications under the NHTSA rules! And still others noted the ridiculous waste of paper (trees!) and postage involved. One even took a photo of an envelope addressed to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (right). In the envelope, aside from a letter asking for a change in the rules, he included the letters that were sent to him by Tesla. We called for the warning light system to be scrapped years ago, but no dice. The legacy warning indicators persist, not to mention the legacy recall system, so we’ll call for that to be replaced as well. Maybe the phase out of ICE vehicles will lead to a phase out of both the warning light and recall systems. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** OTA, recall, Tesla, typeface --- ### [A Cheap Replacement Fob Tested for Automotive Use](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/02/a-cheap-replacement-fob-tested-for-automotive-use/) **Published:** February 10, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Remote control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Remote.gif)Can A Cheap Fob Work With Your Car? Ok, so we spotted an ad for the cheap replacement fob seen to the right available from Amazon and eBay. Its really inexpensive for all of you with just one fob, and if it works it would a great thing to have. Note that you would still be missing the proper mechanical key! Now the list they supplied — garage doors, car alarms, wireless home security products, etc., in the image below right — did not expressly say it will clone an automotive fob, but the ad I saw appeared to show an automotive fob actually being cloned! So we bought it to test and to either be able to recommend it you or tell you not to waste your money, even if its only $15 or even less. There is a  screw at the bottom for access to replace its cylindrical ![Cloned fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cloning.gif)battery. ### Don’t waste your money We tested it on fobs from Volvo, Lexus, Acura, Toyota and Chevrolet. The Toyota fob was a key start version, while the others were from keyless or push button start cars. The clone failed to recognize any of them. The idea is to hold one button of each fob at the same time until the the clone flashes. In each case we made sure the clone was cleared of any codes it might hold. The clone fob flashed when this is accomplished. So that’s it. If you’re tempted, don’t waste your money. If you get one and manage to clone a garage door, car alarm or any other remote, please drop us an email, and we’ll pass along the info. And for those of you without a back up key fob, please get one. We constantly hear from folks stuck when their single fob goes missing or gets dropped in water, etc. They’re expensive but worth the investment. And you can find instructions to replace the [batteries in your existing fobs here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/03/replacing-fob-remote-or-smart-key-batteries/)… ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Amazon, Cheap replacement Fob, eBay, ket fob --- ### [To EV or Not to EV...](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/01/to-ev-or-not-to-ev/) **Published:** January 27, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Reasons NOT to buy an EV Debunked](#Reasons_NOT_to_buy_an_EV_Debunked) - [The 12 Reasons Each With a Counterpoint](#The_12_Reasons_Each_With_a_Counterpoint) - [1) Purchase cost is way higher.](#1_Purchase_cost_is_way_higher) - [2) Depreciation is massive.](#2_Depreciation_is_massive) - [3) The Batteries cannot be recycled on a commercial scale.](#3_The_Batteries_cannot_be_recycled_on_a_commercial_scale) - [4) The performance claims are grossly exaggerated.](#4_The_performance_claims_are_grossly_exaggerated) - [5) They carry no spare wheel so to reduce weight.](#5_They_carry_no_spare_wheel_so_to_reduce_weight) - [6) You can’t charge them from a flat or a house without a drive.](#6_You_cant_charge_them_from_a_flat_or_a_house_without_a_drive) - [7) Charging points are not ubiquitous enough to journey with confidence.](#7_Charging_points_are_not_ubiquitous_enough_to_journey_with_confidence) - [8) Batteries that catch fire cannot be extinguished without plunging the whole car into a skip-full of water.](#8_Batteries_that_catch_fire_cannot_be_extinguished_without_plunging_the_whole_car_into_a_skip-full_of_water) - [9) Existing car parks are not designed to cope with the 50% higher weight.](#9_Existing_car_parks_are_not_designed_to_cope_with_the_50_higher_weight) - [10) The time to queue and charge an EV is magnitudes of filling a petrol tank.](#10_The_time_to_queue_and_charge_an_EV_is_magnitudes_of_filling_a_petrol_tank) - [11) The environmental damage of extracting minerals and making batteries is more than using fossil fuels.](#11_The_environmental_damage_of_extracting_minerals_and_making_batteries_is_more_than_using_fossil_fuels) - [12) Insuring EVs is massively higher than petrol/diesel vehicles.](#12_Insuring_EVs_is_massively_higher_than_petroldiesel_vehicles) - [And finally, a few of points in favor of EVs.](#And_finally_a_few_of_points_in_favor_of_EVs) ## Reasons NOT to buy an EV Debunked ![Tesla Model 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Tesla-Model-3.gif)So we spotted a post on “X” recently titled “12 Reasons NOT to buy an EV” (electric vehicle), which leave internal combustion engine (ICE) powered cars as the only alternatives. We thought we’d have a look at it point by point. ### The 12 Reasons Each With a Counterpoint #### 1) Purchase cost is way higher. – Not true. Expensive models get the most press, and there are many of them, but there are some very, very affordable EVs. We’re not going to point to any manufacturers (we’re not in sales), just do some homework. And that statement completely ignores cost of ownership, which goes to EVs hands down. If cost of ownership is a foreign concept, its homework time again… #### 2) Depreciation is massive. – There is some truth here, but it is massively overstated. In further truth, its too early to fully determine. The industry remains in infancy, prices are coming down thus lowering pre-owned EV prices. #### 3) The Batteries cannot be recycled on a commercial scale. – Partly true. They can be recycled at scale, but this is still being ramped up. The mineral value is driving this. #### 4) The performance claims are grossly exaggerated. – If this is a reference to speed, this is flat out wrong. If its a reference to range, its partially true. Most manufacturers are pretty conservative with range estimates. Consumer Reports data confirms this. #### 5) They carry no spare wheel so to reduce weight. – This is actually true, but across the entire automotive industry. All vehicles, ICE and EV, are transitioning to refill kits rather than spare tires, again to reduce weight. Not all flat tires can be re-inflated so we’ll take this opportunity to tell the industry to ensure that at least a donut is available in all vehicles! #### 6) You can’t charge them from a flat or a house without a drive. – Somewhat true, but a solvable problem. I live in a “flat” (apartment) and it has four Level 2 charging stations available and a charge port can be placed along the road in most cases at private homes that lack a drive(way). #### 7) Charging points are not ubiquitous enough to journey with confidence. – Again somewhat true. More charge stations would be better, but planning can accommodate the vast majority (journeys) trips with the stations currently available. #### 8) Batteries that catch fire cannot be extinguished without plunging the whole car into a skip-full of water. – This is actually true. However, fires (not to mention explosions) are far, far more common with the rolling bombs more generally known as ICE vehicles. Any EV fire gets so much attention that perception becomes skewed. Its actually very difficult to get an EV battery to burn. #### 9) Existing car parks are not designed to cope with the 50% higher weight. ![Tesla Model 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Tesla-Model-3.gif)– Sooo many things wrong with this. EVs are heavier, yes, but an EV of about equal size is only 15% heavier, not 50% (Camry vs Model 3)! Further, large SUVs (Escalade 7,700 lbs.) are actually heavier (25%) than most electric powered SUVs (Model X, 6,200 lbs))! Now there are hints that the writer of the piece is from Europe, where cars are generally smaller, but we don’t believe for a minute that car parks built anywhere are built to the lowest possible standards. #### 10) The time to queue and charge an EV is magnitudes of filling a petrol tank. – This is true, but can an ICE vehicle be refilled at home?? #### 11) The environmental damage of extracting minerals and making batteries is more than using fossil fuels. – This is just flat out wrong and propaganda. Oil must be extracted as well. #### 12) Insuring EVs is massively higher than petrol/diesel vehicles. – We have not found this to be the case, but in truth Tesla started its own insurance division because of high prices in some regions. We believe this is levelling out as EVs become ubiquitous. #### And finally, a few of points in favor of EVs. - Regaining “fuel” while slowing down (try that in an ICE vehicle). - And that process (regeneration) will make your brakes last 100,000 miles or more! - Peace and quiet! - Far, far fewer moving parts to fail or require maintenance! - No more oil changes! - No more gasoline/diesel fumes to inhale while refilling! - And on, and on, and on… ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** Camry, diesel, Escalade, EV, gasoline, ICE, Model 3, Model X --- ### [Disabling a Key Fob Could Prevent Car Theft](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/01/disabling-a-key-fob-could-prevent-car-theft/) **Published:** January 12, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![New Suzuki Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/New-Suzuki-key-fob.gif)Disabling a Fob We came across a video some time ago from Now You Know – [linked here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LN2oCuf70Y) – where a Toyota guy highlighted a Toyota key fob feature: Disabling a Key Fob. Press and hold the lock button, and while doing so, press the unlock button twice. This disables the proximity access feature of the fob. We then verified it on a Toyota as well and it works! See the video below. Now, not to worry, a simple press of the unlock button not only gets you in the car, it also restores the proximity feature. But we’re not Toyota guys, so we set out to test as many cars as we could get our hands on. But before we get there, why is this even important? The proximity feature of a fob only works within about 18 inches of a lock. But the fact is, clever thieves can tap into the signal from a live fob even though its seemingly not in use. Likely as not you’ve had the experience of using an unlock or lock button from 50 ft or even more. I can lock/unlock my car from a good 70 ft. This is the signal that can be tapped from a live fob, essentially duplicated on a computer and your car is gone. The video is from CNN is [right here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR8RrmEizVg). And it can be done while you’re at home and the car is in you’re driveway! This is the value of the disabled fob feature. ### What of Other Manufacturers So who else? We tried a Nissan, but no dice. Actually, it turns that two Nissan models we tested do not lock or unlock with a touch of the door handle, so disabling is unnecessary. We tried a Dodge, which again did not work. We then tested a Lexus, which is a Toyota product, it did work. It did not work on an Audi, a Volvo, a Polestar, an Acura, a Volkswagen or a BMW. So, this is a call to all manufacturers to implement the feature, and to you the owner of any Toyota and Lexus models to use the feature. And if you have a model from a manufacturer that we didn’t test, try it and let us know in the comments if it worked – or not. We did a video on the subject, linked below. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** fob disable, theft, Theft Avert, Toyota --- ### [Most Visited Pages and Posts on DashboardSymbols.com in 2023](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/01/most-visited-pages-and-posts-on-dashboardsymbols-com-in-2023/) **Published:** January 2, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Check engine mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Check-engine-mid.gif)2023 in Review Typically at the beginning of the year, we take a look at the most visited pages and posts from the previous year — 2023 in this case. However, Google Analytics made a major swap in August leaving us with with only five months of data, so that’s all we can report on. In truth, what we see over that period looks an awful lot like what we’ve seen in the past. ### Top Pages and Posts Of the over 1.5 million pages and posts visited, the top spot goes to a page dedicated to [Jeep warning lights and symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/jeep-warning-lights-and-symbols/). And its been the top viewed page for several years running. Clearly a brand throwing too many problems at its owners 56,000 of you. Another 40,000+ Ram owners found themselves on the site searching our [Ram warning lights and symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/ram-warning-lights-and-symbols/) page, which came in at #4. Clearly FCA or Stellantis or whatever they are calling themselves these days have some work to do to improve vehicle reliability. Jumping back to #2, we find the [Check Engine Light page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/), representing one of the few remaining symbols that’s actually nearly universal across brands. One version is on the upper right of this article. The symbol pops up generally when an emissions control issue rears its head, as it did for nearly 50,000 of our visitors over the last five months of 2023. Our overall [Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) comes in at #3 with 45,000 visits. The page leads to some 800 image style symbols to search for a match. Our [Home page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/) is at #5 with 34,500 visits. It of course, links to everything on the site. Our pages holding [Suzuki](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/08/suzuki-warning-lights-and-symbols/) and [Nissan warning lights and symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-nissan-vehicles/) come in at numbers 6 and 7, both with about 30,000 visits. And a symbol commonly seen in these vehicles, the Slip Indicator, comes in at #8. Models built in Japan are notorious for throwing this light when a gas cap is left loose! Finally at #9 is the [Electronic Throttle Control trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/electronic-throttle-control/) with over 27,000 visits. It gets to stand in for the myriad of newer electronic systems giving drivers newer headaches! A final note — when an electronic system throws a light, it can often be resolved by simply restarting the vehicle. At that point its just like rebooting a computer. Exactly like rebooting a computer… ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** check engine, electronic throttle, FCA, Jeep, Nissan, Ram, Stellantis, Suzuki --- ### [The Ever-growing Dashboard Symbols Saga...](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/12/the-ever-growing-dashboard-symbols-saga/) **Published:** December 23, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-DashIcon-1.png)A Short History Some 13 years ago when we started this site, we believed that the driving public had no idea what it was up against in trying to understand the warning lights and dashboard symbols being thrown at them by their car’s instrument panel. We had no idea where this would lead. ### The Symbols Count We now host 986 (now over 1000!) of warning lights and indicators! Nine hundred and eighty six! Most are [image-style indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) but there are also nearly 200 [text indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/). Every year we update the warning lights from 47 manufacturers who have or currently do sell vehicles in North America and we made the mistake of counting them last week. If this sounds absurd to you, well we couldn’t agree more. The table below illustrates the problem. \[table id=82 /\] If you count them, you’ll find 22 different images representing suspension systems. Essentially every manufacturer gets to choose an image style to use. Some include text, which is helpful, and others include a sketch of a vehicle, which is also helpful. But note the pair that look like a hat with an arrow inside and others that don’t bear any resemblance to anything an average person can relate to! Idiot lights, or tell-tales, as they are known only in the industry, were designed to help drivers who didn’t understand how to read a gauge and to get your attention. To those who actually did know how to read the gauges, and watched them like a hawk, the tell-tales came to be known as Idiot lights. And the term stuck. However, in today’s vehicles, there could never be a corresponding gauge to compliment a [Check Engine light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/), or the [ABS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/antilock-braking-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/) (anti-lock brake) light for example. There actually could be a pressure gauge associated with air suspension systems represented by some of the symbols in the table. But the industry is long past gauges. There may be 30 to 40 picture or text tell-tales on a modern instrument panel, each connected to some system in your car. We’ve counted as many as one hundred in some models! And they may illuminate in twos and threes if a problem is detected. That is, a problem with one system causes other systems that are dependent on the first to be shut off. Each of those systems will have an associated, and now illuminated, tell-tale. Today, a driver needs to be an automotive prodigy to know what’s going on. We’ve called on the industry to trash this near useless system in the past in favor of the car actually telling a driver what’s up and what they can and can’t do. The information is in the vehicle’s computer, but is accessible only to technicians with the proper equipment. There has been some talk of simplification, but we update the symbols in new cars every year, and when we’re done with 2024, we can assure you that another 30 to 50 symbols will be added to our pages. We think you, the driver needs help and we are here to do just that. We ultimately hope that the way vehicles communicate with drivers is changed. In the meantime, if you are confused by the symbols that show up on your instrument panel, bookmark this site. We’ll do everything we can to help you not feel like an an “Idiot”! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, idiot lights, instrument panel, tell-tales --- ### [Charging an Electric Car: The Basics You Need to Get Started](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/12/charging-an-electric-car-the-basics-you-need-to-get-started/) **Published:** December 13, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Just Plug it In? Charging an electric car or electric vehicle (EV) might well seem mysterious to the uninitiated, so we’ve set out here to simplify the charging process. Just like charging your smartphone, at first blush the car just needs to be plugged in. There are three levels of charging that, in effect, move from slow to fast. They are aptly named **Level 1**, **Level 2** and **Level 3**. The first two levels can be done at home, and descriptions of all three are next. ### Opportunities to Charge at Home **![120V connector](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/120V_2.gif)Level 1:** This level requires only a standard 110V/120V plug found in your home or apartment. A grounded adapter, like the one shown to the right, will have been supplied with the car. Charging at Level 1 adds 3 to 4 miles of range per hour of charging. **Level 2:** This level requires can use a standard 220V/240V outlet, like one you may have available for a household clothes dryer and adds range at 15 to 20 miles per hour of charging. This is a superior option easily “filling” your car overnight and the adapter, likely supplied with ![240V connector](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/240V_2.gif)the car, is shown to the right. However, we recommend having a charging station set up at your home as there are many tax incentives available that can be taken advantage of. The stations will allow for additional programming to take advantage of lower electricity rates. The car itself can likely do this as well, but the station set up will avoid the hassle of unplugging an d plugging in your dryer over and over. Note that there are public Level 2 chargers available in some municipalities intended for shoppers or restaurant goers to charge while shopping or eating. They might even be free. The results will only be 20 to 30 miles of range added in most cases. ### Fast Charging On the Road **Level 3:** This is fast charging public networks using direct current (DC) and is not something available for set up at home. These stations can add up to 600 miles of range per hour of charging depending on both what the car will allow and what the charge station can supply! Further, the chargers are specifically tied to charging standards set by manufacturers, but in the majority of cases, you will spend roughly 30 minutes charging to 80% charge. Please follow [this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/11/ev-charging-whose-electric-vehicles-have-the-fastest-charging-speeds/) to learn why you should actually stop there! ![EV Connectors](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Connectors.gif)There are three standards: Combined Charging System (CCS), CHAdeMO (CHArge de(for) MOve(ing)), and North American Charging Standard (NACS). We’ll ignore the second one, which was developed in Japan, and you should as well in deciding on a purchase as it is used by only a handful of manufacturers, has only a small charging network, and is being superseded. Due to simplicity, lighter weight cabling and extensive network, the NACS standard, a Tesla creation, is slowly being adopted by nearly all auto manufacturers selling vehicles here in the U.S. However, be absolutely sure the connectors on the car are correct if you choose something other than a Tesla and wish to use its network. The CCS standard does have a significant and useful charging network from a number of suppliers, most notably Electrify America and EVgo, and is used currently by the majority of non-Tesla auto manufacturers. There is no reason to shy away from a vehicle using these Level 3 chargers. Some Tesla stations have been ![Home charger](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Home-charger.gif)adapted to charge CCS-equipped cars as well, but they are few and far between currently. Finally, the CCS network will also be transformed to handle the NACS standard. Just know that the vast majority of us do only local driving and the easiest and most efficient means of charging is with a Level 2 station set up at home, like the one seen to the right. You’ll never need to pump gas again, never be overcharged for an oil change again, and will always leave home with a full “tank”! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** CCS, CHAdeMO, EV, NACS, Tesla --- ### [EV Charging: Whose Electric Vehicles Have the Fastest Charging Speed?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/11/ev-charging-whose-electric-vehicles-have-the-fastest-charging-speeds/) **Published:** November 22, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Speed Kills? Not Here! Back in July, we posted on the efficiency of electric vehicles, or EVs, using miles per kilowatt as the metric. You can see [that post here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/07/ev-efficiency-ranges-ignored-stepsister/). But whose electric vehicles have the fastest charging speed? We promised to then post on charging efficiency or charging speed when DC, or Level 3, charging. This proved to be a really difficult nut to crack as manufacturers throw numbers around that are near meaningless and mostly self serving. Whatever number makes their car or cars look good, they will use. There is no standard metric. Or at least there wasn’t until now. ### The Real Pros Enter [Edmunds.com](https://www.edmunds.com/). Working with P3, they have the resources and the access to do this properly and have researched the topic which has culminated in their article, [Which EVs Charge the Fastest?](https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/edmunds-testing-reveals-which-evs-charge-the-fastest.html) The link will take you there. So we will defer to them on the topic — they will do it best, and have already done it. By all means when doing research on your next or first EV, check out their work. They tested charge rates when batteries are at 10% charge and charged only to 80%, which is exactly how you should charge your car at a DC or Level 3 charge station. By stopping at 80% charge, you spare a battery’s overall lifespan and better maintain its long-term performance. Charging power for most, if not all, vehicles also significantly slows beyond 80% (see the charge curve and discussion below), so it’s generally best to unplug at that point. Its the best use of your time as well as the car’s battery and frees up the charging station. We’ll make one notable observation. In our efficiency research, Hyundai’s fleet was second only to Lucid and tied with Tesla. You can see it in our [previous post](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/07/ev-efficiency-ranges-ignored-stepsister/). Edmunds testing places two Hyundai models and one Kia — same manufacturer — at the very top of charging speed! So, not only does Hyundai come in with the best range but many of their models charge the fastest as well! Edmund’s [leaderboard is here](https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-charging.html). They use an interesting metric of miles added per hour while DC charging, leading to numbers that do not reflect range! The Ioniq 6 adds range (charges) at 868 miles per hour! This does not mean that the car will go 868 miles when done charging. It means it will hit its roughly 300 mile range and be done charging well before the rest of the field! The next fastest charging model that is not a Hyundai or Kia is the Porsche Taycan at 690 miles per hour, a full 20% less. The first Tesla is the Model 3 at 569 mi/hr, 35% slower than the Ioniq 6. A final note here. All EVs feature a charge curve, like the one shown below from P3. It’s a little difficult to read, but reading it is not the point (you can read it here). All of vehicles shown behave in a very similar fashion, and yours will too. They start fast and finish slow. It is the nature of today’s battery technology and stopping at 80% is best for you, the battery and the charging public. Adding another 10% could take as long as the first 70! ![Fastest charging speeds](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/P3-Charging_Index.png) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** charging speed, DC charging, Edmunds.com, hyundai, Ioniq 6, Kia, Level 3, Model 3, P3, Tesla --- ### [Launch Control Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/launch-control-indicator/) **Published:** April 1, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Launch Control ![Launch control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Launch-control-indicator.gif)This is a *Launch Control Indicator* symbol. It is seen when Launch Control (LC) is enabled. The indicator is seen only as the LC acronym. Launch Control is a feature that can only be used in a straight line and is specific to vehicles that can be taken from the street and raced on a drag strip. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If so, continue on.** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The feature can only be enabled when the vehicle is fully stopped.  Launch Control helps stabilize the vehicle as it accelerates. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard, instrument panel, launch control, LC, symbol --- ### [Heads Up Display Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/heads-up-display-indicator/) **Published:** April 1, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Heads Up ![Heads up display indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Heads-up-display-indicator.gif)This is a *Heads Up Display Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). Looking more like a caterpillar than anything automotive, it will be seen when the vehicle is started indicating that the Heads Up Display is working, and when using adaptive cruise control or the collision warning system.  It can appear in any color depending on the system availability. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If so, continue on.** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** When in use, the Heads Up Display uses lasers to paint an image on the windshield. It can contain information ranging from the vehicles speed to the distance to a vehicle ahead or even a navigation map. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** caterpillar, dashboard, heads up display, instrument panel, symbol --- ### [REV Matching Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/02/rev-matching-indicator/) **Published:** February 6, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Rev Match ![REV indicator in white](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/REV-indicator-w.gif)![REV indicator in yellow amber](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/REV-indicator-y.gif)![REV indicator in red](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/REV-indicator-r.gif)These are *REV Matching Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). This is a feature in some vehicles that a manual transmission that ensures the engine RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) are synched properly to the transmission prior to engaging a new gear. REV is short for revolutions. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If so, continue on.** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The warning lamp is seen in various colors: **white** when Rev Matching is on in Normal mode; and **yellow/amber** when REV Matching is on in Sport mode; and **red** when REV Matching is turned on in a Custom mode. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, matching, red, REV, white, yellow --- ### [ECO Coach Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/07/eco-coach-indicators/) **Published:** July 6, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ECO Coach ![ECO Coach pressed indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Pedal-pressed.gif)![ECO coach not pressed indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Pedal-not-pressed.gif)These are *ECO Coach Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The are displayed as a means of coaching the driver to operate the vehicle more economically. The feature automatically activates when the ECO driving program or mode is selected. The first image shows the foot or shoe pressed on the accelerator and the second, the not pressed symbol, shows the foot or removed from the pedal. The arrow remains pointing up regardless. - **But first, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The ECO coach feature predicts the road ahead and advises when it is possible to lift off of the accelerator pedal in order to save fuel. The feature displays icons in the instrument panel to advise the driver of situations ahead that may allow the accelerator pedal to be released. The icons show a speed limit change, an upcoming downhill gradient, a junction or crossroads, a traffic island, and right or left bends in the road. The ECO coach pedal not pressed lamp illuminates green to advise the driver when it is possible to lift off of the accelerator pedal. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, ECO coach, foot, green, indicator, pedal, shoe --- ### [Low Traction Launch and Drive-off Support Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/07/low-traction-launch-indicator/) **Published:** July 4, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Low Traction Launch ![Low traction launch indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Low-traction-launch-indicator.gif)![Drive off support indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Drive-off-support.gif)These are *Low Traction Launch* or *Drive-off Support Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)s. The first appears as a spoked wheel with an arrow pointing out and a wavy line beneath meant to represent the ground. The second shows a tire or wheel with an arrow behind it in **yellow/amber/orange**. The indicators are seen only when the low traction launch or drive-off support options are activated. - **But first, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The options enhance low speed maneuvering and pulling away from a standstill in adverse conditions. The touchscreen automatically displays a low traction launch pop-up screen if the a driving program is selected that accounts for conditions such as grass, gravel or snow. To be activated, the vehicle must be stationary and additional terrain controls must be inactive. Low traction launch can be used in conjunction with a descent control system. ![Traction control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Traction_control_indicator3.gif)Do *not* confuse the indicators with the one seen at the right. It too features a wheel or tire, but is one of far too many *Traction Control Indicator* options. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/traction-and-active-traction-control-indicators/) for more information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, black, circle, indicator, spokes, tire, wavy line, wheel, white --- ### [Apply Parking Brake Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/06/apply-parking-brake-indicator/) **Published:** June 25, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Apply Park Brake ![Apply parking brake](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Apply-parking-brake-indicator.gif)This is an *Apply Parking Brake Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/). It is somewhat misleading in that it actually warns of a transmission malfunction! Vehicles with electronic shift controls may not hold the Park selection properly, prompting the warning to engage the parking brake. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our [Text Symbols pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Do not ignore this light! If the Park function in the transmission is not properly engaged the vehicle can roll away possibly creating a risk to property and people! Use the parking brake and have the vehicle serviced at a qualified service shop as soon as possible. —————————————————————— The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** apply, Brake, park, symbol --- ### [Idle Coasting Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/05/idle-coasting-indicator/) **Published:** May 19, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Idle Coasting ![Idle coasting indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Idle-coasting-indicator.gif)This is an *Idle Coasting Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The symbol resembles the image of a sailboat with two sails. It is seen on the instrument panel in white or gray scale. Idle Coasting is a fuel economy option that must be chosen. The indicator is only seen when Idle Coasting is chosen and active. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The Idle Coasting feature works by allowing engine speeds to drop to idle, saving fuel. The feature is a menu option on some vehicles from FCA. —————————————————————— The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 2 sails, dashboard symbol, idle coasting, instrument panel, sail boat, white --- ### [Roll Away Potential Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/roll-away-potential-indicator/) **Published:** April 23, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Roll Away Potential ![Not in Park indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Not-in-Park-indicator.gif)This is a *Roll Away Potential Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). It indicates that the shift lever in a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission is not fully engaged in Park. This leaves the potential for the vehicle to move even with the engine off. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) and scan again!** The indicator appears as the image of a vehicle with a broken line above it with arrows at both ends, and in **yellow/amber**. The image should not be ignored. Even if you think the vehicle is fully in Park, attempt a reset. If the light stays on, have the vehicle checked by a qualified mechanic and engage the parking brake. —————————————————————— The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, arrows, broken line, dashboard symbol, indicator, instrument panel, roll away, vehicle, yellow --- ### [Hybrid System Operation Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2022/06/hybrid-system-operation-indicators/) **Published:** June 4, 2022 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Hybrid System ![eDrive preparation symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/eDrive-prep.gif)![Downhill ready indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Downhill-ready.gif)These symbols are *Hybrid System Operation Indicators* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). They will be seen in some hybrid vehicles when the navigation system is engaged in destination guidance. Hybrid operation is adapting  to specific route sections. - **Before moving on, is one of these truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The first, a checkered flag, indicates that electric driving is being prepared for a specific area about to be encountered. The second, a downhill grade and percent sign in a triangle, indicates that the system is ready to charge the battery while moving downhill. The symbols will be seen in the energy flow display, and again indicates that a particular driving situation has been detected ahead and the hybrid system is preparing for it. Use of the hybrid system is optional. —————————————————————————— The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** checkered flag, downhill grade, hybrid operation, hybrid system, percent sign, triangle --- ### [Battery Charge Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2022/01/battery-charge-indicator/) **Published:** January 20, 2022 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Battery Charge ![Phone charge icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Charge-icon.gif)This is a *Battery Charge Dashboard Indicator* symbol.  It appears as a standard AA or AAA looking battery with two lines radiating from either side, it actually indicates that a cell phone is being charged wirelessly. There is also a plus sign in the center of the battery. - **Before moving on, is this truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![High voltage battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/High-voltage-amb.gif)![Low Fob Battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Key-battery4.gif)It will most likely be seen in black and white and has nothing to do with charging any part of the car. So, do not confuse the symbol with either of these symbols, which also feature images of standard batteries. Click **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/key-fob-indicator-symbols/)** or [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/high-voltage-battery-charge-level-indicator-symbol/) for more on each, respectively. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** AA battery, AAA battery, Battery Charge, black and white, indicator, plus sign, two lines radiating --- ### [Over the Air Update Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/11/over-the-air-update-indicator/) **Published:** November 8, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Over The Air Update ![Over the air update indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Cloud.gif)This is an *Over the Air (OTA) Update Available Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It appears in the shape of a cloud with an exclamation point inside it in black and white. Depending on the manufacturer, this may appear in the information display or on the large infotainment screen in the center of the dashboard. The cloud symbol is from Polestar. - **Before moving on, is this truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The indicator means that an update has been downloaded and is ready to be installed. The over the air concept is available only from manufacturers who have adopted the technology. At the time of this post, they are few and far between. ![Software update available indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Software-update-available.gif)![Software update cancelled indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Software-update-cancelled.gif)![Software update successful indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Software-update-successful.gif)This is a set of over the air update indicators from Lincoln. The first, with the bell, indicates that an update is ready to be installed. The second, with an exclamation point notes that the update failed or was stopped. The last one, with the check mark says that the update was successful. These symbols will be seen on the infotainment center screen. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** black and white, cloud, exclamation point, indicator, OTA, over the air, Update Available --- ### [Hybrid Vehicle Operation Mode Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/09/hybrid-vehicle-operation-mode-indicators/) **Published:** September 7, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## EV Mode Indicators ![EV mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EV-mode-indicator-3.gif)![Hybrid mode standby](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hybrid-mode-6.gif)This and the images that follow below are *Hybrid EV Mode Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). They are related to the operational state of a hybrid vehicle. The first two indicate that the EV Mode is switched on and operating when in **green**, but is unavailable when shown in **gray scale**. Availability depends on factors such as the state of the battery’s charge, outside temperature, vehicle speed, etc., depending on manufacturer. - **Before moving on, is one of these truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![EV mode unavailable indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hybrid-mode-5.gif)The same basic image as above with a line drawn through it indicates that EV mode is not available, again because the proper conditions are not met. It may also mean that a destination may have been chosen in navigation that exceeds the hybrid battery range. ![eDrive indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/eDrive-indicator.gif)The text only symbol, *eDRIVE*, is found in hybrid systems that switch between using the internal combustion engine, the high voltage battery, or a combination of both automatically when conditions warrant. It will be displayed when the vehicle is under battery power alone. ![eBoost indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/eBoost-indicator.gif)This text only symbol, *eBoost*, will be displayed when a hybrid vehicle is under extreme acceleration, such as in passing situations. It indicates that the high voltage battery is in full use to support or Boost the acceleration. ![Combustion engine operation indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hybrid-mode-4.gif)This symbol, also in black and white features a drawing of an internal combustion (IC) engine with an embedded circular arrow. It indicates that the hybrid vehicle is operating on the IC engine alone. ![Battery hold indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hybrid-mode-3.gif)This image indicates that use of the high voltage battery is on hold. The vehicle will operate using the IC engine predominantly in order to maintain the charge level in the high voltage battery. It too is in black and white. ![Automatic hybrid operation](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hybrid-mode-2.gif)![Automatic hybrid operation indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hybrid-mode-1.gif)These two are related as they both indicate that hybrid operation is in automatic mode. The second adds a slightly misshapen triangle underneath which indicates that the navigation system is active and that navigation data is being taken into consideration. ![Auto charge mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Auto-charge-mode.gif)![Charge mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Charge-mode.gif)![EV mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EV-charge-mode.gif)This set of indicators come from Honda Motors Corp. found in their Hybrid vehicles: *Auto Mode*, *Charge Mode*, and *EV mode*. In Auto Mode, the vehicle selects which propulsion source is most appropriate, the electric motor, the gasoline engine, or a combination of the two and automatically switches to it. In Charge Mode, the engine starts and the High Voltage battery charges. In EV mode, the vehicle is propelled exclusively by the electric motor, so long as the battery has sufficient charge. And to the extent of battery charge, these modes can be chosen at will by the driver. ![Battery assist 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Battery-assist-1.gif)![Battery assist 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Battery-assist-2.gif)![Battery assist 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Battery-assist-3.gif)These final three images are associated with what is termed a *Mild Hybrid System*, which uses a smaller, 48-volt battery to assist the driveline. The first image is displayed when the battery is supplying power. The second indicates that the battery is supporting high acceleration. The third image indicates that power from the mild hybrid system is unavailable. The images are truly meaningless without explanatory text. A knobby outside circle with another circle inside? And what do the two lines top right and the three bent ones lower left mean? The last one is essentially a cross out and is the only one of any use — if you already know the meaning of the first two! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrows, battery, eBoost, eDrive, EV, hybrid, indicator, triangle --- ### [Transport Mode Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/08/transport-mode-indicator/) **Published:** August 28, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Transport Mode ![Neutral indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Neutral-indicator.gif)This is a *Transport Mode Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It is used by electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to indicate the vehicle is in neutral and the the wheels can turn freely for transportation or towing purposes. - **Before moving on, is this truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The indicator is seen as the letter N in brackets and in **yellow/amber**, again simply to indicate that the vehicle in neutral. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, electric vehicle, EV, letter N, Neutral, symbol, towing, Transport Mode, yellow --- ### [Heated Steering Wheel On Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/08/heated-steering-wheel-on-indicator/) **Published:** August 13, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Heated Wheel ![Heated Steering wheel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Heated-Steering-wheel.gif)![Steering wheel heat](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Steering-wheel-heat.gif)These are *Heated Steering Wheel On Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The indicator looks like a broken steering wheel with wavy lines radiating up from one side meant to show heat. It is seen only when the heat function is turned on by the driver and appears in **yellow/amber**, unless it is seen in the center display, where it is generally in gray scale. - **Before moving on, is this truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** In models from many manufacturers, heated steering wheel will only remain on for about 30 minutes, after which it is automatically turned off. Other manufacturers allow the heat to remain on as long as the driver wishes it to be on. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** heat, indicator, steering wheel, wavy lines, wheel --- ### [Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/08/intelligent-manual-transmission-imt-indicator/) **Published:** August 12, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Intelligent Transmission ![iMT indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iMT-indicator.gif)![iMT indicator green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iMT-indicator-gr.gif)These are *intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) found only in cars with a manual transmission. iMT controls the engine speed to suit the driver’s operation of the clutch pedal and shift lever. This helps the driver shift gears more smoothly. Further, when the clutch pedal is operated, the iMT helps reduce shift shock, allowing for lighter shift operations when driving on a winding road or incline. - **Before moving on, is these truly your symbols??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** When activated the iMT indicator will illuminate in **green**. The iMT system can be turned off at any time. iMT will not function if the clutch is not fully depressed or fully released, such as a foot being rested on the clutch pedal, which is never a good idea. If the iMT indicator is seen in **yellow/amber** iMT may be temporarily unavailable or malfunctioning. Have the vehicle serviced by a qualified service shop. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** clutch, green, iMT, indicator, intelligent, manual, Transmission, yellow --- ### [Cold Ambient Derate Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/05/cold-ambient-derate-mode-indicator/) **Published:** May 28, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Derate Mode ![Cold ambient derate mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Cold-ambient-derate-mode-indicator.gif)This is a *Cold Ambient Derate Mode Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)*. Derate is a term used to indicate that the engine’s power has been reduced or derated. Derating the engine protects the turbocharger in cold temperatures and the indicator is shown when the system is active. The indicator appears as a fan in a duct with wavy lines and arrows below it in **yellow/amber**. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Deration takes place during start up and is generally associated with diesel engines. Engine power will be reduced for as long as 30 seconds depending on just how cold the ambient temperatures are, beginning at about 10°F (-12°C) and below. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, arrows, cold, dashboard symbol, duct, fan, wavy lines, yellow --- ### [Snowplow Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/05/snowplow-mode-indicator/) **Published:** May 26, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Plow Mode ![Snowplow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Snowplow-mode-indicator.gif)This is the *Snowplow Mode Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)*. The light, shown in **yellow/amber**, will illuminate when Snowplow Mode has been activated. The image is that of a pick up truck with a curved piece attached to the front intended to represent the plow. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Snowplow mode likely controls aspects of transmission and engine cooling as well as transmission shift points in order to aid plowing activity. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** curved piece in front, dashboard symbol, plow attached, truck image --- ### [Rear Door Lock Isolation Switch Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/rear-door-lock-isolation-switch-indicator/) **Published:** October 21, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Isolation Switch ![Rear door lock isolator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Rear-door-lock-isolator.gif)This is a *Rear Door Lock Isolation Switch Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/).  When activated, it locks the rear doors of a van or panel truck to prevent them from being opened from the inside. If the switch is activated in error, it can be found on the door panel with the other lock and window switches. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The image is shown as what appears to be an open book with a rod or paddle beneath it in **yellow/amber**. Press the switch again to release the lockout. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, instrument panel light, open book, paddle, rod --- ### [Electric Side Step or Automatic Running Board Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/electric-side-step-indicator/) **Published:** October 21, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Electric Side Step ![Electric side step indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Electric-side-step-indicator.gif)![Auto runboard blocked indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Auto-runboard-blocked_indicator.gif)These are *Electric Side Step* or *Automatic Running Board Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It is seen when the electric side step is activated by opening the side door or operating the sliding side door. If the first image remains lit, it indicates a fault that will require service. Be sure to check that the step is retracted before moving the vehicle. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If the second image remains lit, it indicates an obstruction preventing the running board from fully extending or retracting. Check for obstacles. If the warning light flashes, it indicates a fault that will require service from a qualified shop. Side steps or running boards extend automatically to improve access to the vehicles. The first image appears as a tall rectangle (a van) with two circles or wheels underneath and a line and plus sign on one side in **yellow/amber**. The line represents the step. The second appears a the side of a car with something protruding from it (the running board) and a double ended arrow, also in **yellow/amber**. ![Running board indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Running-boards-not-out.gif)This truly oversimplified symbol, which consists only of parallel lines, indicates that the running boards have not extended in automatic mode. It is seen in black and white in the information screen and will be accompanied by a text message noting a problem. It is likely that they need to be cleaned in order to operate properly. The running boards can be extended in manual mode. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, instrument panel Indicator, line and plus sign on side, rectangle, two circles or wheels underneath, van --- ### [Child Seat Installed Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/child-seat-occupied-indicator/) **Published:** October 20, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Child Seat Installed ![Child seat occupied indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Child-seat-occupied.gif)This is a *Seat Occupancy Recognition or Child Seat Installed Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). More specifically, it indicates that a transponder-equipped Child Safety Seat is present in front seat of a vehicle. The front airbags are deactivated in this circumstance. A fault in the system is indicated if the symbol is flashing. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The image is a drawing of a seat with a smaller seat facing it with a child inside. There is an X in the corner, and all is in **yellow/amber**. This is seen in some older vehicles only. The use of child seats in front seats is now outlawed nearly everywhere. However, the transponders would seem to be a good idea that could have been spread to rear seats in order to help avoid leaving young children behind in vehicles in warm weather. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Child seat, instrument panel symbol, small seat facing another seat, X --- ### [Anti Theft Alarm Audio Disabled Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/anti-theft-alarm-disabled-indicator/) **Published:** October 12, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Alarm Disabled ![Anti theft alarm indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Anti-theft-alarm-indicator.gif)This is an *Anti Theft Alarm Disabled Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/).  The light will be seen when the audible portion of the vehicle’s alarm system has been disabled. The alarm system itself remains active. The indicator appears in  **yellow/amber** as a car with wavy lines inside, which indicate sound, all crossed by a line running though it at an angle. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main Picture Symbols page and scan again!** In some vehicles, the audio portion of the alarm system can be switched off using a button with the same image on it. It is suggested for use while the vehicle is being transported by truck, ferry or train, as the alarm can be triggered when tipped. It can also be tripped by high volume ultrasonic signals. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, audio, car, Dashboard Symbols, line running though, wavy lines, yellow --- ### [Door Mirror Defrost Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/door-mirror-defrost-symbol/) **Published:** January 19, 2021 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Mirror Defrost ![Mirror defroster active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mirror-defro.gif)This is a *Door Mirror Defrost Dashboard Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It is seen when the mirror defroster is active or switched on. It appears in **yellow/amber** like a square with wavy lines and arrows pointing up inside, connected to a half moon. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Note that most vehicles today defrost the mirrors in tandem with the back window, meaning that there is no separate switch oe warning light for the mirrors. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, arrows, dashboard symbol, defrost, square, suction cup, wavy lines, yellow --- ### [Automatic Door Lock Malfunction Dashboard Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/auto-door-lock-malfunction/) **Published:** October 23, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Auto Door Lock ![Auto lock malfunction indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Auto-lock.gif)This is an *Automatic Door Lock Malfunction Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). Many vehicles have a security feature that can be configured to automatically lock the doors and luggage compartment as soon as the vehicle is driven and reaches a chosen speed. The symbol indicates that this system has failed. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The feature particularly ensures that rear doors cannot be opened while in motion. The symbol is that of a door next to an exclamation point in **yellow/amber**. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, door, exclamation point, lock --- ### [Engine Stop Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/engine-stop-indicators/) **Published:** October 23, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Engine Stop ![Stop engine indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Stop-engine-indicator.gif)![Engine stop indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Stop2.gif)These are *Engine Stop Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). They indicate a serious engine issue that requires the engine be shut down. This could be an overheat problem, a lack of oil pressure, a loss of electrical power, or any number of serious emission control issues. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The word STOP alone would be seen in **red**. The same word seen inside the engine symbol is seen in **yellow/amber**. Likely as not an additional warning light will be seen. Likely candidates are an [oil warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/oil-warning-dashboard-lights/), [temperature warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/temperature-warning-dashboard-indicators/) or [charge warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/charging-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/). Click the links for more. In any case, servicing will be needed from a qualified service shop. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, dashboard, engine symbol, instrument panel light, red, STOP, yellow --- ### [Overload Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/overload-indicator/) **Published:** October 21, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Overload ![Overload indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Overload-indicator.gif)This is an *Overload Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It will be seen if the load weight of the vehicle has been exceeded. It appears as a weight, or what may seem like a bell, with an exclamation point inside in **yellow/amber**. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The symbol will appear with out the exclamation point if the load approaches but does not exceed the load weight. An overloaded vehicle could become unstable on the road or even blow a tire. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** bell-shaped, dashboard symbol, exclamation point, instrument panel Indicator --- ### [Check Gauges Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/check-gauges-indicator/) **Published:** June 28, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Check Gauges ![Check gauge indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Gauge-indicator.gif)![Check gauges indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Check-gages-indicator.gif)These are *Check Gauges Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). If you see it, check the oil pressure and temperature gauges to make sure that they are reading properly or reading at all. They exist to ensure the vehicle’s engine is operating under the proper conditions. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The picture symbol looks like a gauge or dial with a pointer. The other is a text message that simply states CHECK GAGES, misspelled. They are effectively used in lieu of separate temperature and oil pressure warning lights. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, dashboard symbol, dial, gages, gauge, oil, pointer, temperature, warning light, yellow --- ### [Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/parking-brake-and-brake-fluid-warning-indicator/) **Published:** June 18, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Park Brake And Fluid **![Brake force dist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Brake-force-dist-indicator.gif)**This is a *Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It combines three of what are often seen as separate indicators: the text BRAKE indicator, the exclamation point in the brake drum drawing, and the letter ‘P’ also inside the drum. The wrapped circle or drum is a typical first representation of brakes. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** **Special note:** If [Brake Hold](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/12/brake-hold-indicator-symbol/) is activated when coming to a stop in a automated car wash, there will be a problem with the car moving. If an attempt to turn off Hold is unsuccessful, the Park Brake light may come on. Shifting in and out of gear should release the hold! If applicable in your vehicle this warning light will be on if the parking brake is applied, which does not indicate a problem, or when the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low, which does. If the light is still seen when the parking brake is released, the brake fluid level is low. With disc brakes, when the pads are heavily worn, the brake fluid level will be lowered as a matter of course. Check of have the brake pads checked for wear before adding brake fluid. One way or the other, do not ignore this warning light. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Brake Fluid Warning, drum drawing, exclamation point, indicator, P inside the drum, parking brake, wrapped circle --- ### [Rear Camera Detection Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/rear-camera-detection-off-indicator/) **Published:** July 5, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Rear Camera Detection ![RCD off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RCD-off-indicator.gif)This is a *Rear Camera Detection ([RCD](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/)) Off* *Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/). When seen it indicates that the rear camera is unavailable. If a buzzer is heard as well, it indicates a malfunction in the camera. A qualified service shop or your dealer will be needed. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** If a buzzer is not heard, it likely means the camera is dirty. Clean it, or the whole car! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** buzzer, dashboard symbol, instrument panel Indicator, off, RCD, rear camera --- ### [Light or Rain Sensor Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/02/light-or-rain-sensor-malfunction-indicator/) **Published:** February 14, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Light, Rain Sensor ![Light or rain sensor fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Light-or-rain-sensor-fault-indicator.gif)This is a combined *Light* and *Rain Sensor Malfunction Indicator* symbol used in Audi vehicles. It indicates a malfunction in either the automatic headlight system or the automatic windshield wiper system. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The headlights will remain in the low beam setting even if the switch is set to auto. The high beams are available in manual operation. The windshield wipers also will function fully in manual mode, in either intermittent or full settings. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, dashboard symbol, light, lines radiating out, oval, pointing out, wiper, yellow --- ### [MDM Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/01/mdm-mode-indicator/) **Published:** January 7, 2020 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## MDM Mode ![MDM Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MDM_indicator.gif)This is the *MDM Mode Indicator* (M Dynamic Mode) text [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/text-symbols-e-o/). Quite simply, it refers to a drive mode available in one model, the M, from one Manufacturer, BMW. M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to “drive on a dry roadway with high longitudinal and transverse acceleration but with limited driving stability”. This is automotive tech speak for transferring near full control to the driver. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![Slip Control Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/vsc_slip_off_indicator.gif)M Dynamic Mode  is activated by pressing the stability control off button. This results in the illumination of both the MDM and the stability control OFF symbols. The use of MDM actually shuts off the stability control system. According to BMW, stability control will only be activated when the absolute limit of stability is reached. This is pretty much impossible to define. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** BMW, dashboard symbol, dynamic mode, instrument panel, M, MDM, off, stability control --- ### [Can Your Car Windows Open on Their Own??](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/09/can-your-car-windows-open-on-their-own/) **Published:** September 13, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Why Are My Windows Open? If you’ve ever walked out to your car and found all the windows open, this is our subject.  We’re going to discuss a feature found in cars from a number of manufacturers that catches people with their pants down. Or their windows down. This is not about a fault or a system failure or a warning light, but about something working exactly as it is supposed to, but doing it seemingly at random on its own. Vehicles made by BMW and Mini, Honda and Acura, Ford and Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes, Toyota and Lexus and Volkswagen Group, include what is called a convenience feature, which opens all the windows for ventilation when the unlock button is pressed and held. The sunroof will be open as well and the car unlocked. ![Honda windows](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Honda-windows.gif)![Windows down](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Windows-down.gif)From what we’ve discovered only Mercedes and some vehicles made by the Volkswagen Group offers the option to close everything again using the lock button. The Honda we have here does not. ### Its An Accident! So, what is causing the surprise window openings can be explained by accidental button pushes. Whether carried in a bag or in a pocket, something pressing on the unlock button for an extended period can and will activate the feature, if the key fob is within 50 feet or so. Remember that while the key fob’s keyless access can only operate within 18 to 24 inches of the vehicle, the buttons on the fob will work from a much greater distance. ![Lexus windows](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Lexus-windows.gif)For a fob carried in a pocket, preventing this may be a simple as turning the fob over on the key ring. The buttons will face the other way, if like me, your keys rest in the pocket the same way each time. If it is carried in a bag, the nature of keyless open and start can easily lead to the fob migrating to the bottom of the bag. In this case, you might try using a device like this carabiner or snap hook. It can be hooked to a strap like on this computer bag and still actually be closed into the bag. But it won’t work its way to the bottom. The devices come in many different sizes and colors so you can be a stylish as you’d like and they can be found online or at most hardware stores. To finish off the functions of the actual convenience feature, the windows will stop short if the button is released, and will continue down if it is pressed and held yet again. Some vehicles require the unlock button to be pressed and released once before the convenience feature will work. In Honda and Acura vehicles, the feature will work by holding the mechanical key turned to the right in the key cylinder, but this will not happen accidently. Also, turning and holding the key back to the left will close the windows and sunroof. The feature can be disabled in Ford Motor Co and Toyota and Lexus vehicles, but you’ll need your dealer. In fact, the feature in a Toyota and Lexus must have first been activated in this way. So, if ever you find your windows wide open one day, don’t panic — find a new way to carry your key fob. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Acura, BMW, Ford, Honda, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes, Mini, on their own, Skoda, Sunroof open, Toyota, Volkswagen, Windows down --- ### [Off Road Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/off-road-mode-indicator/) **Published:** June 8, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Off Road Mode ![Off road indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Off-road-mode.gif)This is an *Off Road Mode Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). Its appearance is that of a winding road, or squiggly line, with mountains or triangles in its path.  It will appear in gray scale in the instrument panel’s center information display. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The mode is used to improve driving on grass, gravel, dirt, unpaved roads, or snow-covered roads that have not been groomed or plowed. The accelerator pedal will be more sensitive to provide finer control of the torque at the wheels. In addition, the [Electronic Stability Contro](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)l (ESC), the [Antilock Brake](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/antilock-braking-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/) (ABS), and the [Traction Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/traction-and-active-traction-control-indicators/) (TCS) systems will automatically adjust for optimal off-road performance. If the indicator is unexpected, it is likely that the Mode selector has been pressed inadvertently. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, indicator, mountain, Off Road Mode, squiggly line, winding road --- ### [Know These 21 Most Common Auto Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/05/twenty-one-most-searched-auto-warning-lights/) **Published:** May 5, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Common Auto Warning Lights](#Common_Auto_Warning_Lights) - - [NOTE: If you don’t find your light, there are many more. Click here for the FULL list!](#NOTE_If_you_dont_find_your_light_there_are_many_more_Click_here_for_the_FULL_list) - [Brake Trouble Indicator](#Brake_Trouble_Indicator) - [Parking Brake Indicator](#Parking_Brake_Indicator) - [Oil Warning Light](#Oil_Warning_Light) - [Check Engine Light](#Check_Engine_Light) - [Temperature Indicator](#Temperature_Indicator) - [Master Warning Light](#Master_Warning_Light) - [Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator](#Tire_Pressure_Monitoring_System_Indicator) - [Slip or Stability Control Indicator Symbol](#Slip_or_Stability_Control_Indicator_Symbol) - [Reduced Engine Power Indicator](#Reduced_Engine_Power_Indicator) - [ESP/BAS](#ESPBAS) - [Key Fob Indicator](#Key_Fob_Indicator) - [Intelligent Brake Assist Off Indicator](#Intelligent_Brake_Assist_Off_Indicator) - [Cruise Control Indicator](#Cruise_Control_Indicator) - [Loose Gas Cap](#Loose_Gas_Cap) - [Park Assist Symbol](#Park_Assist_Symbol) - [Washer fluid](#Washer_fluid) - [AFS Off](#AFS_Off) - [Tail Light Out Indicator](#Tail_Light_Out_Indicator) - [High Beam Indicator](#High_Beam_Indicator) - [Fog lamp](#Fog_lamp) - [Headlamp Out Indicator](#Headlamp_Out_Indicator) ## **Common Auto Warning Lights** **Every day, thousands of drivers are faced with a warning light that they may not recognize. Knowing what to do is important and not knowing can cost you money.** **What follows are short explanations for twenty one of the most searched auto warning lights or symbols. If you see one of these on your dashboard or instrument panel, we’ll tell you what you can do and need to do. Follow the links for more.** - #### **NOTE: If you don’t find your light, there are many more. [Click here for the FULL list!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)** ### **Brake Trouble Indicator** ![Brake warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Brake-mid.gif)This symbol is a *Brake Trouble Indicator* symbol. They could indicate a serious problem with the brakes. However, the light will also be on when the hand, or emergency, brake is engaged. So, if you are sure the hand brake, or emergency, brake is released, bring your vehicle to a stop as soon as possible and contact your dealer. To continue driving could well be dangerous! For more, including the Canadian version of the symbol, **[click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/brake-trouble-dashboard-symbols/)**. ### **Parking Brake Indicator** ![Park brake mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Park-brake-mid.gif)This symbol is a *Parking Brake Indicator*. There are a number of considerations. The symbol to the right simply indicates that the parking, or emergency brake is engaged. Be sure to disengage the parking or emergency brake before driving. There are similar images, so to learn more, **[click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/parking-brake-engaged-indicator/)**. ### **Oil Warning Light** ![Oil warning mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Oil-warning-mid.gif)One of the first idiot lights, this warning light features an old-school oil can. It is the Oil Level or Oil Pressure warning lights or symbol. A wavy line below the oil can indicates the oil level is low. Without the wavy line, your engine is telling you that the oil pressure is low. Either way, check your oil! Right away! And for more information and more versions of the symbol, [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/oil-warning-dashboard-lights/). ### **Check Engine Light** ![Check engine mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Check-engine-mid.gif)There are several versions of the dreaded *Check Engine Light*, and this one is the most common. It is one of the oldest of the symbols that you may see. The word “Check” may appear inside the image, or below, or not at all. The image is that of an older style engine seen from the side. It includes a fan blade on its front and an air cleaner mounted on the top. This engine arrangement is rarely seen in modern automobiles and hasn’t been seen in decades and is thus unfamiliar to younger drivers. The possible reasons for it coming on number in the hundreds and only your dealer or authorized service center can properly address them. However, remember that a loose or missing gas cap will cause the light to come on. This is the only solution available to the average driver, so do check that the gas cap is installed and properly tightened (make sure it clicks at least once). ***Important!*** If other symbols are also active, note that the *Check Engine* is your first concern. In some cases, other systems in the car may be shut down until the reason the *Check Engine* light is active is addressed, and the symbols associated with those symbols may be activated. Be sure to check our [**Multiple Symbols page**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/multiple-warning-lights/) for more information. And for more information on the Check Engine light, **[click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/)**. ### **Temperature Indicator** ![Temperature warning mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Temperature-warning-mid.gif)One of the original idiot lights, at least in red, this is the *Temperature Warning light* or symbol. In red, it indicates quite simply that the engine temperature is too high. If you see this light, your vehicle should be stopped and the engine turned off as quickly as possible. Turning on the heater to the highest setting will remove some of the heat as well. Contact your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. For more information including a blue version of the symbol, [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/temperature-warning-dashboard-indicators/). ### **Master Warning Light** ![Master warning mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Master-warning-mid.gif)This is the *Master Warning Light* symbol, in red. If this light is on, there will likely be text displayed as well on the instrument panel, or another warning light. Look for text in particular. It could very well point out something as serious as low oil pressure. However, despite the serious look to the symbol, it is generally associated with simple reminders such as a door ajar or that it is time to change the oil. For more information, including the meaning of a yellow/amber version, **[click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/master-dashboard-warning-light-and-attention-indicators/)**. ### **Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator** ![TPMS Indicator mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/TPMS-Indicator-mid.gif)This is the *Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (TPMS) or *Tire Pressure Monitor* (TPM) warning light symbol. It is also used as *Flat Tire Monitor* (FTM), which seems redundant. The tell-tale comes on when the inflation on one of the tires is reduced about 25% or more. In most cases, that will be about eight pounds. This is easily the most misunderstood symbol you will ever see on your instrument panel. So, first, check your tire pressures! But to truly understand this warning light, **[click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/)**! There is so much more to know. ### **Slip or Stability Control Indicator Symbol** ![Slip warning mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Slip-warning-mid.gif)The image of a car with squiggly or wavy lines behind it is the *Slip Indicator* symbol. When a vehicle detects slippery conditions, its stability or traction control system is activated. The light will flash, irregularly in some vehicles, indicating that the system is doing its work, helping to keep the vehicle in control. ***Again, it will flash when its doing its job, despite the look of a skidding car!*** So, to fully understand this warning light and related lights that may indicate a system fault, **[click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/)**. ### **Reduced Engine Power Indicator** ![Reduced power mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Reduced-power-mid.gif)This is a *Reduced Engine Power Indicator*. Only a handful of manufacturers use this light, 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 becomes redundant. The image is the same one used for the *Check Engine Light* above, with the added arrow pointing down. The fault is likely in an electronic system, and one vehicle maker suggests stopping the vehicle and restarting it after 10 seconds. This may reset the system and thus resolve the issue. If this does not work, see your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. For more information, **[click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/reduced-engine-power-light/)**. ### **ESP/BAS** ![ESP BAS indicator mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ESP-BAS-mid.gif)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. Primarily, the light indicates a problem with one or both systems, so [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/esp-bas-trouble-indicator/) to learn more. ### **Key Fob Indicator** ![Key fob mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Key-fob-mid.gif)This is the primary *Key Fob Indicator*. A number of picture symbols are used to indicate the presence of an electronic key in a push button or, ironically, keyless start, or keyless ignition, vehicle. These systems will allow a vehicle to be started only when an electronic key is present in, and detected by, the vehicle. A flashing red *Electronic Key symbol* shown indicates that the key is not detected. If the Key is in the vehicle, its internal battery is likely dead and needs to be replaced. The same *Electronic Key symbol* shown in green indicates that the key is found and the vehicle can be started. There are many, many more versions of this warning light and many more warning lights that use the image of a key. So please **[click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/key-fob-indicator-symbols/)** to learn more. ### **Intelligent Brake Assist Off Indicator** ![IBA off mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IBA-off-mid.gif)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 the laser sensor is clean, when it is safe to do so. To learn more, **[click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/intelligent-brake-assist-iba-off-indicator/)**. ### **Cruise Control Indicator** *![Cruise mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Cruise-mid.gif)Cruise Control Indicator* light in text form. This light is illuminated when the cruise control is engaged. It is perfectly straightforward, as opposed to the two image symbols below that are now often used in its place. To learn more and see more symbols related to the Cruise Control system, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/cruise-or-speed-control-text-indicators/). ### **Loose Gas Cap** ![Check gas cap mid 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Check-gas-cap-mid2.gif)This is the most common *Check Gas Cap Indicator* symbol. It is one of the few things the average driver can do anything about. The image, which is really half of a car with an unscrewed gas cap, can look like a water pitcher with a screw or bolt next to it. Don’t ignore the light! A loose gas cap will lead to the Check Engine Light. For more, **[click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/check-gas-cap-indicator/)**. ### **Park Assist Symbol** ![Park assist mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Park-assist-mid.gif)These are *Park Assist Indicator* symbols. The green version will be visible when the system is activated and working. The manufacturer may refer to this as *Intuitive Parking Assistance*, *Park Distance Control* (PDC), etc. It looks like a sail with lines radiating from it! To learn more or if its in yellow amber, [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/park-assist-systems-indicator-symbols/). ### **Washer fluid** ![Low washer fluid mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Low-washer-fluid-mid.gif)This is a *Low Windshield Washer Fluid Indicator* symbol. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. The image actually resembles an open hand-held fan, which is supposed to be the windshield. The dashed lines represent two steams of water. To help find what and where to refill, the same image will be found on the reservoir’s cover under the hood. But, do not confuse this light with others you can find by **clicking here**. ### **AFS Off** ![AFS off mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/AFS-off-mid.gif)The acronyms AFS and AFLS in these symbols or indicators stand for *Adaptive Front-lighting System* or *Adaptive Front Lighting System*. The difference is very subtle and is the result of a manufacturer choice only. If it includes the word OFF, it indicates that the system has been turned off with an available switch. Look for the switch, which may have been tripped accidently. It may also be tucked nearly under the dashboard in a Toyota or Lexus. You may have a similar image. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/) to find out. ### **Tail Light Out Indicator** ![Tail light out mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Tail-light-out-mid.gif)This symbol is a *Tail Light Indicator* symbols. The replacement of a light bulb or two will restore order. Some manufacturers add a text message in the instrument panel noting exactly which light is out. The symbol is often described as eyelashes coming out of the back of a car! For more, including the Stop Light version, [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tail-or-stop-light-out-indicators/). ### **High Beam Indicator** ![High beam mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/High-beam-mid.gif)This symbol is the *High Beam On* indicator. The light is active only when the high beams are active (turned on) and has been a standard in vehicles for decades. It is one of only a select few presented in a blue color. ### **Fog lamp** ![Fog lamp mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Fog-lamp-mid.gif)This the *Fog Lamp Indicator* symbol. The indicator in green is active only when the fog lamps are activated. The wavy or squiggly line crossing straight ones is meant to indicate light passing through the fog. Learn more by [**clicking here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/fog-lamp-indicator-symbols/). ### **Headlamp Out Indicator** ![Headlamp out mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Headlamp-out-mid.gif)These are *Headlamp Out Indicator* symbols. One or more of the headlamp bulbs is burned out or malfunctioning. This is another symbol that may utilize an exclamation point, which always indicates a problem, even if its in the green color. Another symbol in yellow/amber only is an alternative *Lamp Out* indicator. Learn more by [**clicking here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/lamp-out-indicator-symbols/). Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 21 common warning lights, afs off, bolt, Brake, check engine, cruise control, down arrow, ESP/BAS, eyelashes, Fog lamp, Gas cap, Headlamp out, high beam, IBA, key fob, know these warning lights, Master, oil warning, park assist, parking brake, radiating lines, reduced engine power, sail, screw, skidding car, Slip, squiggly lines, stability control, Tail light, temperature, TPMS, Washer fluid, water pitcher, wavy line --- ### [Poor Service Communication, Part II](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/04/poor-service-communication-part-ii/) **Published:** April 23, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Communication Sets the Tone](#Communication_Sets_the_Tone) - [A Success](#A_Success) - [Another Success](#Another_Success) - [A Embarrassing Failure](#A_Embarrassing_Failure) ## Communication Sets the Tone A few weeks ago (April 2019), we focused on how [poorly service personnel often communicate with their customers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/02/poor-communication-makes-for-poor-service/), using examples that in the end lead to several customers being underserved. Two weeks later the tables turned, and so we want to pass along how it can often be necessary to translate what a customer is saying into a solvable problem. Which is to say that no matter who may be communicating poorly, the onus stays on the service side. ### A Success We got a call from a driver who had been unable to get into her [**Cadillac Escalade**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/02/poor-communication-makes-for-poor-service/). Her key fob had died and the car hides its keyhole in two very different ways, but those ways look nearly identical. ![Cadillac cap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Cadillac-cap.gif)This cap (right) at the back of the driver’s door handle hides the key hole and it, or some part of it, needs to be removed. The slot shown in the image did not exist on the earlier version of the Escalade she had, and she had not found our video for the proper process. Cadillac in their infinite wisdom changed the cap removal process in the middle of 2017 model year. To her credit, she did not try to force off the cap, which would have damaged the car. But here is where things went sideways. As I explained that the top 1/8 inch piece of the cap needed to be pushed to the side, she attempted to assure me that she understood by saying, “so the platinum piece is what needs to be removed.” My immediate reaction internally was that there isn’t a car on the planet with a drop of visible platinum. The vehicle wouldn’t be in anyone’s price range. So I asked to clarify. She pretty much repeated the same thing, but it dawned on me that she was describing the color of the outermost portion of the cap. Platinum as a color, not a metal. Translation successful. ### Another Success ![Seat belt warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Seat-belt-mid.gif)This brought me back to another phone call where a driver called in to a dealership I was working at saying there was a red light blinking on her instrument panel. I asked here to describe it. She said a man riding a horse! I thought for a moment and asked if she had her seat belt on. She didn’t and can you imagine it? Another successful translation. ### A Embarrassing Failure Which takes us to a very embarrassing failure. A lady approached a parts department counter I worked at years ago and said she wanted to get her husband a hide a bed. There were three of us standing there, and we were mildly successful at holding back a laugh, because we all collectively saw this in our heads. ![Truck bed liner](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Bed-liner2.gif)None of us were able to translate her request until after she had left clearly flustered. And in just a few minutes. Frankly we were embarrassed as well. She wanted a pick-up truck bed liner. A truly failed translation, and frankly a lost sale. Now I don’t know any useful procedure for fixing this. But I can add a bit that might help. The lady describing a piece as platinum could easily have been an artist, accustomed to many more color names than most of us. I know for sure that the driver not wearing her seat belt lived in equestrian country and is likely rider. And the lady looking for a hide a bed is simply likely more comfortable talking household items than truck parts. The last one is the easiest to address by far, which is to suggest that parts and service personnel recognize that most women will likely be at the greatest disadvantage and certainly don’t need to be condescended to. From all three we can say that knowing your potential audience will go a long way in helping to translate people language to an automotive variant. The auto world truly has its own language. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Cadillac key hole cap, hide a bed, man riding a horse, platinum color, seat belt warning, service communication, truck bed liner --- ### [Fuel Shut Off and Shut Off Fault Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/fuel-shut-off-indicator/) **Published:** January 25, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Fuel Shut Off ![Fuel Cut Off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Fuel%20cut%20off.gif)This is a *Fuel Shut Off Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It is essentially the same symbol long used as a low fuel indicator, but with a line crossed through it. The symbol indicates that the fuel has been cut off automatically due to an accident. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If an accident has not occurred, then roadside assistance will be needed, as it now indicates a problem with the shutoff system, as does the next symbol. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fuel-cut-off-failure.gif)This version, with the added exclamation point, is a *Fuel Shut Off Fault Indicator*. It indicates that the shut off system has failed. A qualified service shop will be needed to address the safety system. ![Low Fuel Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Low_fuel.gif)![Low Battery Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Low_Power.gif)Do not confuse this symbol with either of these two. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/low-battery-charge-warning-indicator/) for information on the first one and [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/fuel-low-fuel-and-fuel-sensor-indicators/) for the second. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, exclamation point, filler hose, fuel shut off, gas pump, instrument panel, line, low fuel --- ### [Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/intelligent-clearance-sonar-ics-off-indicator/) **Published:** June 12, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Clearance Sonar ![ICS off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ICS-off.gif)![RAB indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RAB-indicator-1.gif)These are *Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) Off Indicator* symbols. One of them will be visible when the system is turned off or has experienced a fault. Its appearance is that of a car in front of a cone or pillar or sail with a star above it with or without  the word OFF below. Toyota uses the first symbol for what it calls the *Parking Support Brake* (PKSB). - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/text-symbols/) and scan again!** The system uses sonar detectors in the bumpers to detect objects in the path of low speed travel and operates the brakes automatically to avoid  collision. The most common faults are dirty sensors, but if the vehicle is clean, it will need a qualified service shop. The system is also known as *Rear Automatic Braking*. **[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/reverse-automatic-braking-rab-indicators/)** for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car, cone, dashboard symbol, ICS, indicator, off, pillar, sail, Sonar, Star --- ### [Auto Limited Slip Differential (LSD) Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/auto-limited-slip-differential-lsd-indicator/) **Published:** June 11, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Auto Limited Slip ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AUTO-LSD-indicator.gif)This is the *Auto Limited Slip Differential (LSD) Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/text-symbols-p-z/). The text symbol shows only the word AUTO (for Automatic) and the acronym LSD. The symbol appears when the system is activated and most likely seen in **yellow/amber**. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/text-symbols/) and scan again!** AUTO LSD system uses the traction control system to control engine performance and braking when one of the rear wheels begins to spin, increasing traction to the wheel that’s not spinning. The system should be used only when one of the rear wheels spinning occurs in a ditch or rough surface. If the rear wheels spin, the slip indicator flashes to indicate that the AUTO LSD system has been controlled the spinning of the rear wheels. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** auto, Automatic Limited Slip Differential.LSD, dashboard symbol, indicator --- ### [Auto Glide Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/auto-glide-control-indicator/) **Published:** June 11, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Glide Control ![Auto glide control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AGC-indicator.gif)This is the *Auto Glide Control* ([AGC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/)) Indicator [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It is found in some hybrid vehicles and is active automatically while in drive and in normal mode. The indicator will be illuminated. It appears as the acronym AGC inside a green background shaped like a leaf. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/text-symbols/) and scan again!** When Auto Glide Control operates, the electric motor (traction motor) will be controlled, reducing the deceleration force of regenerative braking and allowing the vehicle to coast, which will enhance fuel economy. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales --- ### [Brake Override System Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/brake-override-system-indicator/) **Published:** June 11, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Brake Override ![Brake override indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Brake-override-2.gif)![Brake override indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Brake-override-indicator.gif)These are *Brake Override System Indicato*r [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)s. If a buzzer is not heard, the brake override system is operating. It turned off by releasing the accelerator pedal and stepping on the brake pedal. It appears as a foot or shoe on a brake pedal next to an accelerator, all with an arrow above them. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** However, in truth, the indicators covers a multitude of systems found in some Toyota and Mazda vehicles. It also may represent the *Drive-Start Control* system or the *Intelligent Clearance Sona*r system. If a buzzer is heard, one of the following has occurred: - the Brake Override System has malfunctioned; - the Drive-Start Control is operating; - the Drive-Start Control has malfunctioned; or - the Intelligent Clearance Sonar is operating. Fortunately, there will be instructions to follow shown on on the multi-information display. ### ![Depress Brake Pedal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Brake_press_indicator.gif)Similar Symbol Do not confuse the symbol with this one to the right. [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/06/electric-park-brake-press-indicator/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** accelerator, arrow, Brake Override System, brake pedal, dashboard symbol, Drive-Start Control, foot, indicator, Intelligent Clearance Sonar, shoe --- ### [Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/reverse-automatic-braking-rab-indicators/) **Published:** June 10, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Reverse Auto Brake ![RAB fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RAB-indicator.gif)![RAB off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RAB-off-indicator.gif)![BCI OFF indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BCI-OFF-indicator.gif)These are *Reverse Automatic Braking ([RAB](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/)) System Indicator* and *Backup Collision Intervention System ([BCI](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/))* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). These simple text symbols indicate the system condition. Each holds the system acronym. The first indicates a fault in the system that will require a qualified service shop. The other two indicate that the system has been switched off. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/text-symbols/) and scan again!** ![RAB indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RAB-indicator-1.gif)![Park Assist Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/parking_assistant_2.gif)![Park assist off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Park-assist-off.gif)The picture symbols here are used by some manufacturers and is seen if the system is unavailable. The sensors may be dirty, but if the light remains after cleaning, a qualified service shop will be needed. Note that the second image with the P with lines radiating towards what looks like a sail was originally developed as a *Park Assist* system symbol, which can be [seen here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/park-assist-systems-indicator-symbols/). The connection is relatively obvious with the need to be in reverse when parking in many instances. Adding the word OFF means the system is turned off. ![Reverse brake assist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Reverse-brake-assist-indicator.gif)The symbol to the left is from a system with a slightly different name, *Reverse Brake Assist*. The symbol is shown when the brakes have been applied by the system. Its is shown as a car with an explosion to the right and below. Difficult to see is a down facing arrow in the explosion. RAB is designed to help avoid collisions or reduce collision damage when the vehicle is in reverse. When functioning properly, if an obstacle is detected behind the vehicle while reversing, the system will sound a warning and may activate the vehicle’s brakes automatically. The system detects objects using sonar sensors installed in the rear bumper. One manufacturer using the system (Subaru) goes so far as to note that if need be, the system can be overcome by pressing the accelerator to cancel the system function. The example used was being trapped on a railroad crossing with a crossing gate behind the vehicle. Glad they thought of it… ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard, off, P, RAB, reverse automatic braking, sail, Subaru, text sysmbol --- ### [Remote Charge Timer Setting Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/remote-charge-timer-setting-indicator/) **Published:** June 10, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Charge Timer ![Charge timer indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Charge-timer-setting-indicator.gif)![Charge timer indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Charge-timer-indicator.gif)![Charge timer indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Charge-timer-indicator-green.gif)These are *Remote Charge Timer Setting Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The indicator will be seen when the remote charge timer in an electric vehicle (EV) has been scheduled. It features a clock face and hands interrupted by an electrical plug. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Charging can be carried out at the desired time by registering a charge schedule.  The feature allows the timer to be set to any preference, such as a time of lower electricity costs, having charging complete by a certain time, or be carried out at the same time on selected days, etc. **Blue** and **green** indicate a charge has been scheduled or underway, depending on manufacturer. In **yellow/amber/orange** indicates a fault or charge interruption. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** charge timer, clock face, dashboard symbol, electrical plug, hands --- ### [Hybrid Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/hybrid-operation-indicator/) **Published:** June 9, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Hybrid Operation ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/HV-indicator.gif)This is a *Hybrid Operation Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It says that a hybrid vehicle is being powered by both the gasoline and the electric motors, rather than the electric motor alone (see **[Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/ev-mode-operation-indicator/)**). - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main Picture Symbols page and scan again!** Its appearance is that of the outline of a car with the letters HV inside. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car outline, dashboard symbol, EV mode, HV, hybrid, indicator --- ### [Bed Lights On Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/bed-lights-on-indicator/) **Published:** June 9, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Bed Lights ![Bed lights on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Bed-lights-on.gif)This is a *Bed Lights On Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). For pick up trucks equipped with lighting for the rear carrier area or bed, it appears in **yellow/amber** and to alert the driver that the lights are on or have been left on. - **But first, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The light is a bell-shaped drawing with lines radiating from it, pointing downward. ### Similar Symbols ![Headlamp Malfunction 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/headlight_malfunction_2.gif)![LED Headlight Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/headlight_malfunction.gif)Do not confuse the symbols with one of these. Click **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/automatic-headlight-dimmer-or-malfunction-indicator-symbols/)** or **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/lamp-out-indicator-symbols/)** for more, right to left. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, bed lights, bell-shaped, drawing, lines radiating, yellow --- ### [4WD Shift Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/4wd-shift-indicator/) **Published:** June 17, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## 4WD Shift ![4WD shift indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/4WD-shift-indicator.gif)This is a *4 Wheel Drive (4WD) Shift Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/).  While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indicator will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD shift switch. The indicator light may blink while shifting from one drive mode to the other. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The indicator is a stick figure of the front and rear axles with wheels or tires. The two front wheels are turned to the right. They are connected in the center by a bell-shape. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 4WD, axles, bell, bell shape, dashboard symbol, indicator, Shift, stick figure, tires, turned to the right, wheels --- ### [Intelligent Lane Intervention Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/intelligent-lane-intervention-indicator/) **Published:** June 16, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Lane Intervention ![Intelligent lane intervention indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Intelligent-lane-intervention-indicator.gif)This is a *Intelligent Lane Intervention Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It is represented as a circle in a circle, or oval, with the image of a car in the center seen from overhead. The circles are radiating outward indicating the detection of lane markers in the roadway. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The system operates when the vehicle is driven at speeds over 45 mph, and only when the lane markings are clearly visible on the road. The system will make small steering corrections keeping the vehicle in its lane. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car inside, circles, dashboard symbol, lane intervention, oval, radiating, warning light --- ### [Audio System Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/audio-system-fault-indicator/) **Published:** June 14, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Audio Fault ![Sound fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sound-fault-indicator.gif)This is an *Audio System Fault Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It indicates that the vehicle’s sound system has failed and needs the help of a qualified service shop. The fact that there is likely no sound coming from the speakers is likely more that enough to alert the driver to a problem, but the indicator puts any question to rest. The image is that of a speaker with an exclamation point next to it. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol (see more below)??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ### ![Pedestrian Sound Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pedestrian_sound.gif)Similar Symbol Do not confuse the symbol with the one to the right. **[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/external-sound-system-fault-indicator/)** for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, exclamation point, sound, speaker --- ### [Slip Indicator, Stability Control and Fault Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** November 7, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Slip Indicators ![Slip Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/slip_indicator_symbol.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stability-control-indicator.gif)![Traction Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/tcs_trouble_indicator.gif)![Stability system indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Stability-system-indicator.gif)These are all *Slip Indicator and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)* or *Fault* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). When a vehicle detects slippery conditions, its stability or traction control system is activated. The light will flash, irregularly in some vehicles, indicating that the system is doing its work, which is to help keep the vehicle in control (next paragraph). - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** These systems work by applying brake action to individual wheels when a loss of steering control is detected. Braking may be applied to an outer front wheel to counter oversteer, or an inner rear wheel to counter understeer. Its important to note that some systems, depending on the manufacturer, may reduce engine power until control is reestablished. If the same light remains lit or flashes for an extended period when starting your vehicle, it indicates a fault in the stability control system. The vehicle will operate normally, but without the advanced control system. You may continue driving, but do so with caution, particularly in poor weather. ### Many More Versions ![Slip Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/slip_indicator.gif)![DSTC Sport Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dstc_sport_indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VSC-Sport-indicator.gif)![ESC Sport indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ESC-Sport-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ESC-indicator.gif)![VSA Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/VSA_indicator.gif)![vsc fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/vsc-fault-indicator.gif)The indicators may also be in text form. Some manufacturers also include an intermittent beep while the system is active. Your dealer or authorized service center will be best equipped to address problems with the system. ![Low trac indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Low-trac-indicator.gif)![Trac on indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Trac-on-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Traction-active-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Traction-control-active.gif)![Traction control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/TCS-indicator3.gif)![Electronic stability program](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ESP-indicator.gif)But again, for the most part, these images appear when the system is functioning properly and doing its job! There are no other warning lights that will appear on your instrument panel when a vehicle’s system is doing what its supposed to do. They are frankly an unnecessary distraction, particularly given that road conditions are likely slippery. Note that *Traction Control* evolved to *Active Traction Control*, finally evolving to *Stability Control Systems*. Warning lights for these systems are more commonly seen as variations of the image of a car with skid marks behind it, but all of them are doing essentially the same job. ![Stability Control Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/stability_control_fault_indicator.gif)![Stabilty Control Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/stabilty_Control_fault_indicator_2.gif)![Stability control fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Stability-control-fault.gif)The image with its squiggly or wavy lines behind a car, is unfortunately that of a car in a skid, which can be more than a little unnerving, particularly to drivers unfamiliar with the symbol’s meaning. It is seen whether the system is working to keep the vehicle in control and when the system is off, which the strike through line indicates. The addition of the wrench also indicates that the vehicle has detected a fault in the system. Again, the vehicle will operate normally, but without the advanced control system. ![Amber Master Warning Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/master_warning_light_2.gif)The last image to include is the triangle with an exclamation point inside. Some older vehicles that were first to offer stability control use this as a *Slip Indicator* or as a *Fault Indicator*. That is, it is seen when the system is doing its job and keeping the vehicle in control when a slip or skid is sensed, as was noted above. Unfortunately, the symbol is more commonly seen in **red** as the *Master Warning* symbol. It is used to get a driver’s attention so that he or she would take notice of a message in the instrument panel’s information center. [**Learn more here.**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/master-dashboard-warning-light-and-attention-indicators/) ### Too Many Names Due to a lack of standardization, stability control systems go by names chosen by individual vehicle manufacturer. It may be: - AdvanceTrac - Automatic Stability Control [(ASC)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - Dynamic Stability Control [(DSC)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - Dynamic Stability and Traction Control [(DSTC)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - Electronic Stability / Stabilization Control [(ESC)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - Electronic Stability Program [(ESP)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - Interactive Vehicle Dynamics [(IVD)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - Precision Control System [(PCS)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - StabiliTrak - Traction Control System ([TCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/)) - Vehicle Dynamic Control [(VDC)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - Vehicle Dynamics Control Systems [(VDCS)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - Vehicle Stability Assist [(VSA)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - Vehicle Stability Management [(VSM)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) - Vehicle Stability Control [(VSC)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/), etc. But the lights and the words mean exactly the same thing. When illuminated, this text indicator, DSTC SPORT, does not indicate a problem. Rather it says that the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control [(DSTC)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) system’s Sport Mode has been selected by the driver. The manufacturer states that the actual function is to provide maximum traction in sand, snow or while driving with snow chains, which would seem completely counter to a “Sport Mode”. DSTC includes a number of functions: Traction Control [(TC)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/), Active Yaw Control [(AYC)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/), Spin Control [(SC)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/), and Trailer Stability Assist ([TSA)](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/), all of which sound too much like an attempt at winning an acronym competition. The end game is helping you keep your vehicle safely on the road. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** Active Yaw Control, AYC, car symbol, DSTC SPORT, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, ESC, fault indicator, instrument panel light, SC, skidding car, Slip Indicator Symbol, Spin Control, sport mode, squiggly lines, Trailer Stability Assist, TSA, vehicle stability control, wavy --- ### [Stress Can, Will, and Does Put Drivers in Danger](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/stress-can-will-and-does-put-drivers-in-danger/) **Published:** November 1, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Drivers in Dangers](#Drivers_in_Dangers) - [A Thank You](#A_Thank_You) - [Is Age the Issue?](#Is_Age_the_Issue) ## Drivers in Dangers In our last post, we discussed the gap in the knowledge of automotive technology in first responders, as represented by a video from truthaboutcars.com and YouTube. It [featured a man](https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2018/10/video-tesla-model-3-pulled-over-for-having-a-computer-attached-to-the-dash/) pulled over in his Tesla for having a computer mounted on his dashboard. The item is linked here. But as we thought more about this, the video painted a very clear picture of how people tend to react to stressful situations. ![Model 3 screen](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Tesla-Model-3-dash-cluster.gif)The driver pulled over describes the computer as “his only center console” when he clearly meant something else and stated that it handles his air conditioning. In truth, it is the car’s entire instrument panel! The screen offers control of everything, as well as a view to the functioning of the car, and mapping, etc. The center console is simply not in play. ### A Thank You ![Thank you](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Nerves.gif)Some weeks earlier, we had received this thank you (right) for one of our videos, covering a Mini in this case.  We’ve transcribed it here, ‘as is’. *“Thank you 73 year old lady, 2013 mini nervous and panicked in parking lot with dead FOB yesterday. Your video heloed get everything up and running. Hard to read a manual with out reading glasses in stress situation. Thank you again.”* She describes perfectly the difficulty people face solving a problem and reading a manual while under stress. And stress is the central theme. She identifies herself as 73, and the stress is due to the all too common key fob problem that we put a great deal of emphasis on here at ***DashboardSymbols.com***. The video we discussed earlier puts the stress of being pulled over on full display. ### Is Age the Issue? But first we also get to once again dispel the ageism myth. The driver in the video is clearly quite young and still stutters and stammers his way through his interactions with the police officer. This reaction to stress happens to us all irrespective of age, and returns us to our primary thesis. The relentless increase in automotive technology continues to outpace driver knowledge. And for those of you tempted to blame the driver for lack of effort, we will repeat that all of us learn by use and repetition, and if a new problem crops up, it will make little difference whether or not the driver has read about it in the manual months earlier. And it is all too often the little things — and things that could easily be removed from the equation, taking us back to key fobs. If the battery in the fob dies, there is a back up plan, but there is no standardization. We know of and have documented exposing hidden keys holes from 15 manufacturers, a dozen variations for retrieving the standard ‘hard’ key from the fob, and over 50 distinct starting variations. The hidden key holes are a particularly pointless exercise intended only to make a square inch of the car prettier. What it does in truth is leave drivers with dead key fobs vulnerable outside of their cars, fumbling for a mechanical key and trying to expose a lock cylinder. Will it happen on a warm summer day at home? Most likely it will be dark, rainy, cold, snowy, or in a parking garage with cell service blocked. Make no mistake, these are safety issues and the responsibility lies with the manufacturer to make getting in to the relative safety of the car as easy as possible, and the majority of manufacturers are failing. At the very least, once inside a manual can be consulted to get help to get the car started, but remember that stress is still in play. ![FOB message](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Ddead-FOB-message.gif)Only a few manufacturers give a useful message if starting the car fails as shown to the right. And while we had at one time hoped that the industry would move to make this clear in every vehicle, most still simply refer the driver to the manual. Unfortunately, it will take someone getting hurt or worse, or a manufacturer getting sued before this will change, and even if it does, there will be millions of vehicles already on the road holding tight to the old ways. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** auto technology, computer mounted on dash, dead key battery, Dead key fob, hidden key holes, Model 3, stress, Tesla --- ### [Why Are All My Windows Down??](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/10/why-are-all-my-windows-down/) **Published:** October 16, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Who Opened the Windows?](#Who_Opened_the_Windows) - [Can it be Shut Down?](#Can_it_be_Shut_Down) ## Who Opened the Windows? Here, we discuss a feature found in cars from a number of manufacturers that catches people with their pants down. Or rather with their windows down. So, this is not about a fault or a system failure or a warning light, but about something working exactly as it is supposed to, but doing so seemingly at random on its own. ![Windows open](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/10/down.gif)If you’ve ever walked out to your car and found all the windows open, this is the subject. Keyless start vehicles made by BMW and Mini, Honda and Acura, Ford and Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes, Toyota and Lexus and Volkswagen Group, include what is called a convenience feature, which opens all the windows for ventilation when the unlock button is pressed and held. The sunroof will be open as well if there is one and the car unlocked. ### Can it be Shut Down? From what we’ve discovered only Mercedes and some vehicles made by the Volkswagen Group offer the option to close everything again using the lock button. The Honda we had for demonstration did not. So, what is causing the surprise window openings can be explained by accidental button presses. Whether carried in a bag or in a pocket, something pressing on the unlock button for an extended period can and will activate the feature, if the key fob is within 50 feet or so. Remember that while the fob’s keyless access can only operate within 18 to 24 inches of the vehicle’s door handle, the buttons on the key fob will work from a much greater distance. For a fob carried in a pocket, preventing this may be a simple as turning the fob over on the key ring. The buttons will face the other way if your keys tend to rest in the pocket the same way each time. If it is carried in a bag, the nature of keyless open and start can easily lead to the fob migrating to the bottom of the bag. Anything and everything sitting on top of the fob can and will activate the feature. ![Caribiner](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Biners.gif)In this case, you might try using a device like a carabiner or snap hook. It can be hooked to a strap and still actually be closed into the bag. But it won’t work its way to the bottom. The devices come in many different sizes and colors so you can be a stylish as you’d like and they can be found online or at most hardware stores. To finish the discussion of the functions of the actual convenience feature, the windows will stop short if the button is released, and will continue down if it is pressed and held again. Some vehicles require the unlock button to be pressed and released once before the convenience feature will work. In Honda and Acura vehicles, the feature can also be activated by holding the mechanical key turned to the right in the key cylinder, but this will not happen accidently. Also, turning and holding the key back to the left will close the windows and sunroof. The feature can be disabled in Ford, Lincoln, Toyota and Lexus vehicles, but you’ll need your dealer. In fact, the feature in a Toyota and Lexus must have first been activated in this way. So, if ever you find your windows wide open one day, don’t panic — find a new way to carry your key fob. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Acura, all windows open, BMW, didn't open them, down, Ford, Honda, keyless start, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes, Mini, Toyota, Volkswagen Group --- ### [Check Engine Light Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/) **Published:** November 9, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Check Engine ![Check Engine Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/check_engine_light.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/check_engine_light_3.png)These are all versions of the dreaded *Check Engine Light* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/), some of the oldest and easily the most common and recognizable of the symbols that you may see. The word “Check” may appear inside the image, or below, or not at all. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or[Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The main image is that of an older style engine seen from the side. It includes a fan blade on its front and an air cleaner looking like a helmet mounted on the top. This arrangement is rarely seen in modern automobiles and hasn’t been seen in decades. Where the word “Check” is missing, descriptions can be all over the map. We’ve heard it called a movie camera light, a personal underwater exploration vehicle, where the fan becomes a propeller, and a helicopter, where the fan and air cleaner both become propellers or blades. We’ve also had it described as “three elongated circles with some lines connecting them.” We can’t see that no matter how hard we try. ### More Versions ![Check Engine Light Text](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/check_engine_light_2.gif)The possible reasons for it coming on number in the hundreds and only your dealer or authorized service center can properly address them. However, remember that a loose or missing gas cap will cause the light to come on. This is the only solution available to the average driver, so do check that the gas cap is installed and properly tightened (make sure it clicks at least once). ![Service Engine Soon Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/service_engine_soon_indicator.gif)In older vehicles, this Text version, the Service Engine Soon Indicator, indicates a fault in an emissions related electronic system. The Picture Symbol with the lightning bolt in it means the same thing. Your dealer will be needed to properly assess the problem. Some version of the Check Engine Light is now universal and covers these and other engine-related faults. ![Malfunction Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/07/check_engine_light_5.gif)![Check Engine Electrical](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/check_engine_light_3.gif)![Electrical system fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/electical_system_indicator.gif)Symbols with lightning bolts, while still being basic Check Engine Indicators, also are meant to convey a likely issue with the engines electrical system. The symbol featuring a drawing of a car with an X through it, is specifically meant to be an Electrical System Fault Indicator. A visit to a qualified service shop is in order. ![System check serious](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/check_engine_light_5.gif)![Yellow or amber warning symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/check_engine_light_4.gif)This version, a *System Check Indicator*, adds an exclamation point to the original Check Engine Light. It may appear in **yellow/amber/orange** or in **red**. Seen in **yellow/amber/orange**, a minor engine fault has been detected. Seen in **red**, a major engine fault has been detected. The recommendation in when seen in **red** is to stop the engine and get help immediately, which may be the most useful advice available. In truth, any of the these symbols require attention as soon as possible to prevent real damage. ![Check Engine Text](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/05/check_eng_text_1.gif)If other symbols are also active, note that the Check Engine is your first concern. In some cases, other systems in the car may be shut down until the reason the Check Engine light is active is addressed, and the symbols associated with those symbols may be activated. Be sure to check our [**Multiple Symbols page**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///multiple-warning-lights/) for more information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, check engine light, fan, helicopter, instrument panel light, lightning bolt, movie camera, service engine soon, sideways engine, text symbol, underwater vehicle, warning symbol --- ### [Dusk Sensor or Automatic Headlight Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/dusk-sensor-or-automatic-headlight-malfunction-indicator/) **Published:** January 23, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Dusk Sensor ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dusk-sensor-failure.gif)This is a *Dusk* or *Twilight Sensor* or *Automatic Headlight Malfunction Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). Automatic headlights turn on or off depending on the amount of ambient light detected. This in turn is dependent on a properly functioning light sensor. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, continue below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The image in the symbol looks more like a standard household incandescent light bulb than anything automotive. It includes an exclamation point to highlight a problem and the text AUTO to point to the automatic headlight system. The symbol is shown in **amber/yellow**. ![Lamp Out Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lamp_out_symbol.gif)![Headlamp Out Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/headlamp_out_indicator.gif)These symbols to the left are generally reserved as headlight out indicators, whether in **green** or **yellow/amber**. The exclamation point or the X indicate a light out. However, at least one manufacturer uses them to indicate a light sensor problem. Text in the vehicle’s message center will state this explicitly. Note that in many cases, the sensor may simply be blocked or dirty. It will generally be found near the top center of the windshield. If this area is clean, a qualified service shop will be needed. ### Similar Symbol ![Auto Headlamp Dimmer Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/auto_headlamp_dimmer_indicator.gif)Don’t confuse the first symbol with this one to the right. [**Click here for more**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/automatic-headlight-dimmer-or-malfunction-indicator-symbols/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** auto, automatic headlights, dashboard symbol, dusk, exclamation point, instrument panel, light bulb, twilight --- ### [Windshield Wiper Failure Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/windshield-wiper-failure-indicator/) **Published:** January 17, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Wiper Failure ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wiper-failure-symbol.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Wiper-failure-indicator.gif)These are *Windshield Wiper Failure Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). The **yellow/ambe**r images of the windshield and wiper, one with the added exclamation point, means that the either the front or rear windshield wipers are inoperative, but does not help with additional diagnosis. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The fault could lie in the windshield wiper switch, the wiper motor, or within the wiring or connectors. Each component will need to be checked individually by your dealer or a qualified repair shop. ### Similar Symbols ![Rain sensor indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Rain-sensor-indicator.gif)![Auto wiper indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Auto-wiper-indicator-1.gif)![Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/low_windshield_washer_fluid.gif)Do not confuse the symbol with any of these similar symbols to the right. [**Click here for more**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/low-windshield-washer-fluid-indicator/) on the first one, and [**click here for more**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/automatic-windshield-wiper-fault-indicator-symbols/) on the last two. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, exclamation point, failure, windshield, wiper --- ### [Alfa Romeo Adds to Auto Symbol Overload](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/alfa-romeo-adds-to-auto-symbol-overload/) **Published:** January 10, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Too Many Symbols! We recently took our first look at an Alfa Romeo. In the last two years they have new, more mainstream models, the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV, which boosted overall sales and begged for coverage. First up we created our usual [**back-up open and start pages**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alpha-romeo-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) for push button start, since these new models are the first in the line up with the feature. We’ll find one for a video soon. We then took a look at their owner’s manuals in case there were any new tell tales to add. And that becomes the subject today. We found no less than 12 new symbols or modifications of existing symbols in the cars and a new use for an existing symbol. That last one at least uses a pre-existing symbol as is. ### Are These Necessary? This continues to pointlessly swell the already absurd number of tell tales that drivers face on a day to day basis. And make no mistake, the industry from the manufacturer on down to retail employees expects drivers to be fully versed on these things. Here are some examples. ![Dusk sensor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dusk-Sensor.gif)This is a dusk sensor failure indicator. In Alpha’s defense, it is at least a new system. But does the image of a light bulb really help here? The symbol points out that the vehicle’s automatic headlight system is inoperable despite being activated. However, these cars, as well as pretty much all others manufactured today, are fully capable of providing a clear text message such as this in the instrument panel instead. Why not? ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Rain-sensor.gif)![Auto wiper](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Auto-wiper-indicator.gif)This one is a rain sensor failure. We’ve seen this represented as a windshield with the wiper and a drop of water or as a similar symbol with the word AUTO (right). Any of these are meant to represent an automatic wiper system. But this new one could easily be mistaken for a weather forecast. ![Ice warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Frost-1.gif)![Frost Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/frost_warning_indicator.png)After all, there is this symbol (left), which warns of possible icy road conditions! This is, by the way, a modification of a preexisting tell tale (right) that leaves out the lane lines. Again, in both cases a message could be displayed in the instrument panel in plain language. ![Speed limiter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Speed-limiter.gif)This one indicates a speed limiter failure. Now, lets consider that tell tales in general are meant to illustrate an automotive system in a way that can be easily understood by the general population. However, the incomplete circle with a dashed line inside is completely meaningless. This is a true warning light fail. ![Fuel shutoff](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Fuel-shutoff.gif)I won’t cover each one, but this one deserves mention because of its near complete lack of utility. It is the standard gas pump used as a low fuel warning for years, now with a line running through it. It is meant to indicate that the fuel has been shut off due to an accident. I can’t help but believe that if a driver has been in an accident severe enough for the car to shut off the fuel supply, it will be the last thing he or she will be concerned about. Plus it will only be illuminated if the key is left on! ![Lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Lock.gif)And finally, since it was mentioned at the start, Alpha has given the image of the padlock straddling a car a new use. It will tell you that there was a failed attempt at a break in. If the break in was successful, I suppose it would be obvious. In any case, this one has some utility and at least went unmodified. We are now approaching 300 distinct symbols or variations of symbols hosted at DashboardSymbols.com. We’ve argued much of this already but bears repeating: the entire system is all but useless. First, there are too many variations for drivers to be fully versed on period. Second, as already noted, today’s vehicles can point out a problem in plain, easily understood language. And fourth, since eyes belong on the road and not looking at symbols or text, the computing power exists for today’s cars to speak the problem and verbally even offer up additional information or solutions. As far as we are concerned, if you can order a pizza from your car by voice, you should damn well be able to get real information about an ongoing problem. The car knows and the symbols are a futile attempt to communicate what it knows to its driver. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Alfa Romeo, Auto Symbol, automatic, car symbol, dashbord symbol, headlamp, message, rain sensor, speed limiter, voice, wiper --- ### [Alfa Steering Torque Failure Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alpha-steering-torque-failure-indicator/) **Published:** December 26, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Alfa Steering Torque ![AST failure indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Power_steering_fail.gif)This is the *Alfa Steering Torque ([AST](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/)) Failure Indicator* [**symbol**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It will be found exclusively in models made by Alfa Romeo, hence the name, and is a system that automatically helps corrects steering *slightly* when the vehicle’s **[stability control system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/)** is active. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The symbol appears in **red** with the [acronym](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/) AST beneath the steering wheel. An exclamation point is seen as well. A problem with the system will limit the effectiveness of the overall stability control system in extreme or slippery conditions. The steering system itself is unaffected. Proceed carefully and have the system serviced by a qualified service shop as soon as possible. AST is related to the vehicle’s *Dynamic Steering Torque ([DST](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/))* system and works to give the driver a hint as to the correct  steering direction. The system will not steer the vehicle on its own. The driver remains in control of the vehicle. ### Similar Symbol ![Steering Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/steering_trouble_indicator.gif)Its important not to confuse the symbol with the one to the right. More information on it is available **[here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/power-steering-or-electronic-power-steering-trouble-light/)**. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** acronym, Alfa Romeo, Alfa Steering torque, AST, dashboard symbol, DST, dynamic, exclamation point, steering wheel --- ### [Does Your Owner's Manual Have a Troubleshooting Guide?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/does-your-owners-manual-have-a-troubleshooting-guide/) **Published:** December 18, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How Deep Is Your Owner’s Manual?](#How_Deep_Is_Your_Owners_Manual) - [To Index or Not to Index](#To_Index_or_Not_to_Index) ## How Deep Is Your Owner’s Manual? We’ve done a couple of owner’s manual rants and got to thinking about where the average driver might look in their respective manual if they ran into trouble, specifically with dead or dying key fobs. So, we examined a sampling of owner’s manuals from BMW and Mini, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, GM, including Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac, Honda and Acura, Kia and Hyundai, Land Rover and Jaguar, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Nissan and Infiniti, Subaru, Toyota and Lexus, Volkswagen and Audi and Volvo. And since we are adding this commentary, you can probably guess the results. ![Mazda chapter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mazda-chapter.gif)So lets set some parameters. Our first thought is to look for *Troubleshooting* chapter. So, result #1 is that not a single one of these 25 manufacturers have a chapter with this title. Only 3, Mazda (right), Toyota and Lexus, even use the word *Trouble*. *Emergency*, *Roadside* or *Breakdown* are most likely to be found, and this is a pretty short hurdle. VW raises the hurdle, with a *Do It Yourself* chapter that includes flat tires and dead batteries, etc. that tend to be found in the *Breakdown* chapters from other manufacturers. ### To Index or Not to Index Next, we looked to see if there was an index to resort to. Several, BMW, Land Rover, and Ford, for instance, have no indexes at all. So if someone out there is from these companies, please consider adding that in. On the other hand, the indexes we did find were no help at all with dead key fobs. ![Index](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/index.gif)So, back to the our troubleshooting-like chapters. Once inside, only Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus and Subaru got this right! Setting aside for a moment the fact that the owner’s manual is most likely inside the car and the driver locked outside, at least if the driver manages to get the car open, he or she will be able to get started. The Honda and Acura chapters point to an issue with the key fob being weak. This may not be immediately obvious to the operator, but it would be a likely spot to check out if the car wasn’t responding. ![Subaru chapter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Subaru-chapter.gif)Subaru (right), Lexus and Toyota chapters point directly to pages with solutions to issues with the electronic keys. Again, it may not be obvious to the driver that the key fob is the problem, but these manufacturers come the closest to nailing the problem. Titling the sections using something like what to do if the car does not respond to the electronic key would come closest to replicating exactly what the driver is experiencing. Absolutely none of the other manufacturers point directly to the electronic keys in anything remotely like a troubleshooting chapter. To be clear, they all have the solutions shown, but the driver is left to contend with 400, 500 or 600 pages of information to get to what they need. So for all of them, walk a mile in your customers shoes and try to think like someone who simply doesn’t understand what is wrong. Then make a *Troubleshooting* chapter and forget the clever titles like Handling the Unexpected or Volkswagens do it yourself chapter, which is where they keep breakdown assistance. The closer your cars get to being rolling computers, the more relevant an actual *Troubleshooting* chapter will be to your customers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Fiat, Ford, Honda, hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, manual, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, troubleshooting, Volkswagen, Volvo --- ### [Settings Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/settings-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** November 22, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Settings ![Settings Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Settings-indicator.gif)This is the *Settings Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). It is pretty much identical to settings indicators on computers and mobile phones. It will be displayed in gray scale and most generally be seen in the separate Information Display and on mapping displays. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ### ![Up Shift Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/up_shift_light.gif)![Transmission Temperature Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/transmission_temperature_warning.gif)Similar Symbols Do not confuse the symbol with those on the right. Click [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/transmission-oil-temperature-indicator/) or [**here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/up-shift-light-indicator/), left to right, for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** bumpy circle, empty circle, gray, settings indicator --- ### [Its Time for the Industry to Adopt Over the Air Updates](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/its-time-for-the-industry-to-adopt-over-the-air-updates/) **Published:** November 16, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [OTA Updates](#OTA_Updates) - [The Recalls](#The_Recalls) - [The Risks](#The_Risks) ## OTA Updates Ever since Tesla introduced the idea of over the air (OTA) software updates with its Model S sedan, the rest of the industry has been scrambling to ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/11/OTA.gif)catch up. Ford and GM will reportedly be ready with the 2020 model year, and the last 6 weeks or so have truly provided the evidence that it is sorely needed, now. In that time, 10 recalls have been issued impacting 2.8 million vehicles, each of which was software related and all potentially safety issues. The industry has plunged headlong into computer control of just about everything, without considering improving the methods for upgrades, recalls or clever problem solving. For instance, when Tesla’s sedans were striking debris in roadways and damaging battery packs, part of the fix was an over the air software change that literally raised the vehicle’s height in relation to the road. ### The Recalls The 10 current recalls include a software issue that causes the low fuel warning light to ***not*** come on when fuel is actually low, which could lead to a driver running out of fuel. ![Hybrid recall](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-Restart-10.gif)The second and eighth issues cover hybrids. The first can actually result in a fire because of unburned fuel, while the second can lead to a stall. And there’s never a good time for a stall. The third is a transmission calibration issue that can lead to stalling. The fourth involves air bags, which is particularly galling given the attention paid to these devices over the last few years. The fifth is a stuck purge valve that starts with the programming of the Powertrain Control Module. Numbers 6, 7 and 9 revolve around the Electronic Control Unit, one of which hits the air bags again, while the last one includes another fire risk. And finally number 10 leaves a back up camera inoperable. The central issue across the board is software, and as cars become more and more computerized, you can bet that these issues will increase as well. But at legacy manufacturers, electronic systems have been added piece by piece with essentially no central core in control and no consideration given to over the air connectivity. Thus pretty much every recall requires the vehicle to be taken to a dealer for updates. And while we see this as a safety and convenience issue for drivers, according to IHS Automotive manufacturers stand to save over $30 billion in recall costs by 2022 if over the air updates can be implemented. ### ![PC update](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/11/PC-update.gif)**The Risks** Hacking risks exist in vehicles already and will be exacerbated by over the air connections. These issues simply need solutions and cannot be an excuse to avoid the bigger fix. But we would caution manufacturers ***not*** to follow the examples set by our computers and cell phones. We have all experienced odd behavior from our devices only to discover that an update had been downloading while the devices were in use. This simply cannot happen in our cars. The ![Tesla screen](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Tesla-time.gif)announcement shown in the picture of a Tesla screen would be more than sufficient to cover an update. And we are assuming that new software was not actually downloaded before the message was shown. And if this is not the case, it damn well should be. Gumming up the works with a download while a car is in use is down right dangerous. Make no mistake, software and software updates are a dicey game to play with moving vehicles. Aside from the recalls noted, a September software update by Tesla disabled their Auto Pilot ![Tesla OTA fail](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Tesla-OTA-fail.gif)system rather than improving it. Other manufacturers, where they have the capability to update their infotainment centers, have experienced similar problems.  Mistakes of this type could impact a far more critical system in any car at any time. Now we’ve clearly oversimplified the issue. It’s not easy to turn around the methods used by existing manufacturers or to control the cost of those changes and the over the air data delivery. Also as we’ve seen too often in the industry, there are no standards for something that a few years ago simply wasn’t even on anyone’s mind outside of Tesla. But leaving a driver in a car that has a fire risk or other safety issue that was likely caused by, and can be fixed by software changes is not acceptable in a computerized and wirelessly connected world. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** air bags, control module, control unit, download time, hack, OTA, over the air updates, software recalls, Tesla --- ### [Rear Cross Traffic Alert Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/06/rear-cross-traffic-alert-indicator/) **Published:** June 1, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Rear Cross Traffic ![Rear Cross Traffic Alert Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/06/RCTA-indicator.gif)These is a *Rear Cross Traffic Alert Indicator* (RCTA) [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). It appears as its acronym on the instrument panel in **green** when the system is available. Any trouble indications in the vehicles examined are displayed with text and images in the [Information Display](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/information-displays-and-message-centers/). - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** RCTA uses radar sensors to detect vehicles behind your vehicle as they  approach from the right or left. It will alert the driver by flashing additional indicators in the outside rear view mirror or on the display screen and by sounding a buzzer. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RCTA-off-indicator.gif)In amber/yellow with the word off, it indicates that the system is unavailable either because the sensors are dirty or a malfunction. A car wash may resolve the issue, but if the sensors are clean and the warning light persists, have the system repaired by your dealer or a qualified service shop. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** dashboard symbol, green, indicator, off, radar, RCTA, rear cross traffic alert --- ### [U.S. Cars Sold Overseas Leave Drivers in the Dark](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/05/u-s-cars-sold-overseas-leave-drivers-in-the-dark/) **Published:** May 25, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Drivers in the Dark, Part 1 Over the last several months we have been contacted by two drivers of U.S. cars sold and likely built overseas who could not find a back-up spot to drop the key fob in the event of the fob’s battery dying. Well, a good deal of sleuthing and a hunch resolved one of these cases. First, we have to acknowledge the diligent work of one of the vehicles owners. He sent pics of all the spots we could think of that might be used as a back up slot and noted which style key was in use. Then after the hunch, he took the time to perform the test we suggested. The other driver essentially gave, up or possibly found an answer elsewhere and didn’t let us know. ![Malibu console](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/05/slot.gif)The car in question was a Chevrolet Malibu. The owner’s manual was available and was dead wrong, which is, of course, the true source of the problem. The year, make and model in the U.S. has a back up slot in the center console. As you can see from the photo he sent (right), the client’s car does not have this slot. ![Cruze slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/05/slot.1gif.gif)It also uses a flip key, which suggested a spot like that is used in the Cruze (right) or first generation Volt. No such plug in spot exists in the Malibu in question. ### Part 2 Then, we got hold of a new, 2017 Cruze. And like a handful of other GM models, the back up slot had been moved to one of the cup holders. And, unlike European cars, the spot goes unmarked. And while the Cruze did not use a flip key, it suggested a possible solution to our overseas client. He removed the battery from the fob and dropped it into the front cup holder, and was able to start the car (the fob will be recognized from the back up slot in GM vehicles, at least temporarily, even with the battery actually missing). He is relieved to have an actual back-up plan. The moral of the story for drivers of U.S. designed vehicles sold overseas is this (and we include Ford as well just in case, although we have not seen this come up). If the battery in your key fob is dead, there is still a back up plan. However, your owner’s manual may not reflect it. Try each and every one of the dozen or so back up spots found on [our pages](https://dashboardsymbols.com///dead-key-fob-batteries/). We are pretty confident one of them will get you going. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** back-up location, Chevrolet, dead battery, dead key, Ford, GM, key fob, Malibu, US made --- ### [Traffic Jam or Congestion Assist Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/05/traffic-jam-or-congestion-assist-indicator/) **Published:** May 19, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Traffic Jam ![Congestion Assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Cong2.gif)This is a *Traffic Jam or Congestion Assist Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). It may appear in **gray scale**, **green**, **yellow/amber**, or **red**. In **gray scale**, it indicates that the high traffic congestion has been detected and the system is available to help. **Green** indicates the system is active and moves through **yellow/amber** as congestion is detected. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** In addition, multiple indicators may be present on separate instrument panel locations. One will only indicate that the system is active while the others will indicate congestion conditions by color. The system will be part of, and secondary to, active driver assists systems, such as adaptive cruise control. The active assist system will need to be switched on to make the traffic jam assist system available. The traffic jam indicator will turn to **red** if the driver does not take control as congestion approaches, turning off the assist systems. As with other assist systems such as simple cruise control, it is recommended that the system be deactivated in bad weather, poor road condition, construction zones and any situation requiring increased attention. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, car symbol, congestion, dashboard symbol, green, lined up, red, three cars, traffic jam, yellow --- ### [More Electronics Makes for More Useless Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/08/more-electronics-makes-for-more-useless-symbols/) **Published:** August 9, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [More Useless Symbols](#More_Useless_Symbols) - [Lights Ignored](#Lights_Ignored) ## More Useless Symbols We want to dive a little deeper into what is one of our main concerns here at DashboardSymbols.com, and that is the continued proliferation of symbols appearing on instrument panels in vehicles from across the industry. And specifically with those associated with electronic systems. We now host nearly 350 image and text symbols on the website, and estimate, rather conservatively, that 25% of them are directly connected to electronically controlled systems. Narrowing this down, we are ignoring the 15 odd symbols we have that belong exclusively to electric and hybrid cars. We’re also staying away from a dozen or so indicators related to lighting systems. Most of this last group have been around for a while. ![Smart Cruise Control Radar Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SCC_radar_warning_indicator.gif)What we want to focus on are primarily systems related to driver assist functions as well as those that lean towards drive by wire. This last group covers systems like braking and steering that are now electronic or moving in that direction. The warning light system got its start in an era when cars were essentially mechanical devices, and three systems required monitoring. By the driver! Oil or oil pressure, temperature and battery. These all had gauges, gauges that have now pretty much disappeared. ### Lights Ignored Now all of us are guilty of getting comfortable behind the wheel and ignoring the dashboard or more properly the instrument panel, and so, warning, or in the ultimate act of disrespect, idiot lights were developed to get a driver’s attention. At that time, if a light came on, there was a plan of action — add some oil to the crankcase, add some water or antifreeze to the radiator, even add some water to the battery. ![Electric Park Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/11/electric_park_brake.gif)In todays world, the lights are essentially meaningless. What does a driver do if the [Electronically Controlled Brake System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/electronically-controlled-brake-system-symbols/) symbol comes on? Or the symbol for [Electric Park Brake](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/11/electric-park-brake-fault-indicator/)? They are both fault indicators, but there is no fluid to top off of or reset switch to hit. ![Electronically Controlled Brake Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electronically_controlled_brake_warning.gif)Although in point of fact, sometimes these problems can actually resolved by restarting the car. There’s lots more of these that frankly have no user friendly solutions, just repair shop solutions. And we’ve come to believe that the warning light system has become essentially outdated and useless. And imagine the distraction these lights can cause in an era where driving distraction is all the rage. This, somehow, has slipped through the cracks. We’ve advocated for years that vehicles to be given the capability to talk to their drivers and we’ll do it again now. In fact, our Talking Dashboards YouTube series is a tongue-in-cheek nod to the idea. There is simply no reason why a vehicle cannot talk a driver though one of these problems, right down to the problem code, if that’s what the driver requests. Being told whether or not the car is drivable and for how long at minimum would be extremely useful. The computing power exists. Most new cars can be asked to find the nearest restaurant and take a vehicle straight to it or even schedule a service. From where we stand, a new vehicle can damn sure also provide useful information on a fault it has encountered in itself. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, electonic control, electric park brake, instrument panel, warning lights --- ### [Brake Press Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/06/electric-park-brake-press-indicator/) **Published:** June 28, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Brake Press ![Depress Brake Pedal](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Brake_press_indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Use-brake.gif)These are *Brake Press Indicators* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). They is similar to other symbols asking for the brake pedal to pressed, for [shifting](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/12/automatic-shift-lock-symbol/) for instance. However, here the symbols are used for *[Electric Park Brake ](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/11/electric-park-brake-fault-indicator/)*and *[Automatic Brake Hold](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/12/brake-hold-indicator-symbol/)* systems, where the brake pedal must be stepped on before either system can be engaged. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The first symbol shows an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal with an arrow pointing to the brake pedal. A similar symbol with three pedals is used in vehicles with manual transmissions. The third pedal is the clutch. The second symbol is simply a foot or shoe shown above a pedal. If the symbol is flashing, it indicates an issue with the systems and neither the Electric Park Brake or Automatic Brake Hold can be engaged, or will be disengaged. ### Similar Symbols ![Use Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Brake.gif)![Shift Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/shift_lock_indicator.gif)Don’t confuse this image with the similar ones to the right. For more, [**click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/automatic-shift-lock-symbol/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** accelerator pedal, arrow, Automatic Brake Hold, brake hold, brake pedal, electric parking brake, foot, gas pedal, shoe --- ### [Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Status Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/06/adas-status-indicator/) **Published:** June 22, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Driver Assist ![ADAS status indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ADAS-status-indicator.gif)This is an *Advanced Driver Assistance Systems or ADAS Status Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). As shown the, ADAS indicator shows **green** on both sides, and is thus ready. The color can vary depending on circumstances. The symbol is meant to show the proper lane, another car travelling ahead, and the distance to that car, represented by the horizontal white lines. ACC is working to keep that distance, and thus the number of lines, constant. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The manufacturer using this variant has the symbol associated with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) and Highway ASsist (HAS), creating the full ADAS. Examples of variability include one side turning **yellow/amber** if the vehicle drifts too far that side (LKA) and torque is being applied to return to center, or **yellow/amber** horizontally if the distance to a vehicle ahead begins to shrink. The entire set is associated more strongly with [message centers](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/information-displays-and-message-centers/), but as these displays advance, many more color options are available, including the deep blue background and they begin to meld with more traditional picture symbols. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** adaptive cruise control, ADAS, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, HAS, Highway ASsist, Lane Keeping Assist, LKA --- ### [General Motors Gets Kudos for Landfill-free Facilities](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/03/general-motors-gets-kudos-for-landfill-free-facilities/) **Published:** March 20, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Bravo GM We want to take a moment to give a car maker a pat on the back. Landfill-free Facilities We’ve spent more than a little time on General Motors case for a lack of standardization with its keyless start cars as well as inaccurate information in owner’s manuals. Now the company gets a little back. ![Landfill-free facilities](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DXii03rX0AEEtKt.gif)On February 28 (2018) GM noted in a press release that it had added 27 facilities to its list of 142 facilities, both manufacturing and non manufacturing, that are 100% landfill free. To be clear, these facilities send absolutely nothing to landfills, period. Now we don’t generally expend a lot of energy on environmental issues, but we were struck by the magnitude of this achievement. This is nearly impossible for individuals to get anywhere close to this. Everything we use is packaged and a whole lot of that packaging is simply not recyclable. The rest goes to landfill. ### So how did they manage it? Certainly, there is a huge internal effort, including employees, dedicated to the task. For instance, they have a vice president of Sustainable Workplaces. Dane Parker says that GM aspires “to be a zero-waste company.” They employ a Waste Reduction manager. That person, John Bradburn, summed it up: “To us,” he said, “waste is simply a resource out of place.” This makes so much sense. So, GM repurposes old concrete in new walkways. They clean oil-soaked cloths used in painting instead of tossing them. They use bags that held parts delivered to plants to line waste cans instead of putting them in the waste cans. In one plant, that’s nearly 8,000 plastic bags a year NOT sent to a landfill. Etc. Seventy nine of the sites are manufacturing operations. On average they reuse, recycle or compost approximately 96% of their waste from daily operations and convert 4% to energy. To be sure, this takes more than a fair share of creativity. For instance, one facility donates empty battery containers for use as nesting boxes for wood ducks. ![Recycled bottles](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GmJ.gif)Recycling efforts include turning used water bottles for air filtration elements, sound proofing for vehicles, or insulation, like the piece John Bradburn is holding. Tires are ground up to be used to make air baffles for GM cars and trucks. Cardboard and packing materials are baled at manufacturing sites for recycling. ![Aluminum chips](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/03/chips.gif)Metal chips are collected at GM’s Flint Engine plant and shipped to a supplier that recycles the chips into new materials. Now clearly a company the size of GM has resources individuals will never have, but the effort simply has to be applauded. What they spend comes back as savings on materials that otherwise would need to be sourced, purchased and delivered. In fact, the company generated $2.5 billion in revenue between 2007 and 2010 through various recycling activities. It achieved its first landfill-free site at our Flint Engine operations in 2005. Since it started its waste reduction program, it has reduced the program’s costs by 92% and total waste by 62%. So, bravo General Motors, and keep up the good work. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** General Motors, GM, landfill-free, recycle --- ### [Electric Cars, Autonomous Cars – They’re Just Cars!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/09/electric-cars-autonomous-cars-theyre-just-cars/) **Published:** September 11, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## 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 distinct. More on that later. ![Tesla Model 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Tesla-Model-3.gif)The release of the Tesla Model 3 seems to be at the heart of the current news wave. So, while I love the direction that Tesla is taking the automobile industry and what I’ve seen of the Model 3, let’s remember that it is just a car. It has four wheels, a steering wheel, a pedal or pedals, seating for a driver and passengers, etc. In the end, it’s just a car! The propulsion system is the only real change. The advantage with the Model 3 or any electric car is that an owner gets to leave home every day with a full tank of fuel, assuming charging can be accomplished there. In the meantime, Chevrolet released its Bolt fully electric car and Nissan has updated the Leaf, already fully electric. And what does the press do? It compares the Bolt and Leaf to the Model 3! This is akin to comparing a Honda Civic to a BMW 3 Series. The only thing the Bolt and Leaf have in common with the Model 3 is battery power, period. Talk of range is in parallel to talk of fuel mileage. The Civic wins, but the BMW buyer couldn’t care less! ### Where’s the Appeal? That said, while the Civic outsells the 3 Series, the Model 3 will eat the Bolt’s lunch on style alone. Electric cars a not so mainstream that value purchasers are driving market volume. So until BMW or Audi or Lexus, etc releases a pure electric – not electrified – model that looks like it belongs to their family of cars, ![BMW i3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/09/BMW-i3.gif)the Model 3 will stand alone. Sorry BMW, while upcoming changes are a plus, the current i3 simply looks like a toy with a matching grill. Until value buyers begin opting for electric- rather than gas-powered cars in general, the Model 3 will outsell all comers. ![Chevy Bolt](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-Chevy-Bolt.gif)Back to the Bolt, it is a step back for Chevrolet. The Volt looks like and is a wonderful, useful, attractive sedan. While it shares some styling cues from the Chevrolet line, the Bolt returns to what U.S manufacturers have done since the 70s when they’ve attempt to build a car ultimately aimed at saving gasoline – making them too small and too unappealing. One would think that they had learned something from Tesla’s success and they’re own failures from the past. ![Updated Nissan Leaf](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/09/New-Nissan-Leaf.gif)Meanwhile, the Leaf is a definite step in the right direction for Nissan. It important to remember that the Asian market is far more important to them than the U.S. market and that the Leaf already sells well. Range anxiety is far less an issue overseas. That said, the restyle is far more appealing – the Leaf now actually looks like a Nissan – and sales will likely expand across the board. Developments do point to the acceptance of electric cars. I ran across a wonderful quote in an article from Automotive News recently. It noted that Volkswagen founder Ferdinand Porsche had shown an electric car with motors in the wheel hubs at the 1900 Paris World Exhibition. One hundred seventeen years ago! The suggestion was that the oil boom that occurred at about the same time set the current auto industry in motion (pun intended). Ulrich Eichhorn, corporate research manager at Volkswagen Group is then quoted as saying: “If the technologies had been reversed, it would be hard to conceive an engineer now successfully proposing that combustion engines replace electric cars. Imagine that person would say, ‘Rather than having maximum torque available from the start like an electric car, it had to ramp up over time.’ “Imagine he then said it involved a device where thousands of tiny explosions occur every minute using a toxic and highly flammable liquid that had to be stored in the vehicle somewhere. And then imagine him saying that this fuel came almost entirely from crisis regions. What do you think his boss might have said to him?” Oh an interesting question indeed. Which brings me back to autonomous cars. In the middle of what was painted as a discussion about electric cars, I heard the following (it is paraphrased because I didn’t save the content): cars are like guns in the U.S., its freedom, don’t try and take them away. This left me scratching my head until I realized that electric propulsion had been confused or paired with autonomous technology! The electric car, regardless of make and model, is still just a car. Just as the comparison of electric cars on range alone is a massive mistake, merging the rise of autonomous technology with electric propulsion also misses the mark. Any move to force autonomous driving is decades off, assuming it ever occurs. But perhaps by then, jumping into the car to take a weekend drive without actually having to do any work at all will seem very, very appealing. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** autonomous, BMW i3, Chevy Bolt, electric car, Nissan LEAF, range, Tesla Model 3 --- ### [GM Now Uses 17 Differing Back-up Pockets](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/07/gm-vehicles-now-have-17-differing-back-up-start-procedures/) **Published:** July 21, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ### 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, like those used by **Chevrolet**. But what struck us was that the cars did not use the same back up start process, and that the spots are only similar to other **General Motors** made cars and SUVs. The result is we now have 17 distinct images of back up start key fob pockets. We keep asking and hoping for standardization, but instead… ### Similar, Not the Same ![Acadia back-up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GM_Acadia_start.gif)In truth, there are many similarities. For instance, most back up pockets are in the center console of **GM** vehicles. However, the **Acadia**’s pocket is at the top of the back of the console, only the 4th model using this area. The majority of the other models feature the slot somewhere in the front of the center console. The steering column and glove box are also used. The **Terrain** uses a cup holder. ![Terrain back up spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GM_Terrain_start.gif)But because they are side by side, it is the first to use a left side cup holder. The **Chevrolet Camaro** uses the back one while the **Buick Encore** and **Envision** use the front. The **Verano**, **Regal** and **Lacrosse** also use the front, but the cup holder itself needs to be removed! And so on. ### Standardize! The point is, there is no standardization and unfortunately the company does not seem to be headed anywhere near selecting a single back up location. Why not? Seriously, why not??? Following the key cylinder debacle **GM** announced it would move all their vehicles to push button or keyless start, eventually, and we suggested then that they use the opportunity to standardize the process. They didn’t, not that they were listening to us. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** Acadia, back-up slot, Buick, Camaro, Chevrolet, Encore, Envision, GM, GMC, keyless, Lacrosse, push button start, Regal, Terrain, Verano --- ### [Too Many Warning Lights Can Only Lead to Driver Overload](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/06/too-many-warning-lights-can-only-indicate-driver-overload/) **Published:** June 28, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Driver Overload](#Driver_Overload) - [100 Symbols??](#100_Symbols) - [Roll Away Without Warning!](#Roll_Away_Without_Warning) ## 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 *(as recorded only by us)* for the most lights available on an instrument panel at 43. This includes everything from the turn signals to axle locks. ### 100 Symbols?? With our latest model entry, we stopped counting at 100. One hundred! ![Adaptive cruise control and curve control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Adaptive_combined.gif)If this were a joke no one would believe it. This number includes the fact that multiple indicators can appear in multiple colors and combinations depending on circumstance. That said, the weight of information to be distilled at any given time by a driver is simply beyond comprehension. Should he or she be driving or staring at the latest change? ![Oblect Detected Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Object-detected-indicator.gif)The majority of the indicators are associated with the growing list of available driver assist systems – truly ironic titling under the circumstances. The need for assistance feeds on itself. ### Roll Away Without Warning! We then came across an exchange between an editor from the St. Lawrence News and a reader discussing a roll away issue in a newer model push button start car. That story itself is worth a click over. The reader wonders why there isn’t a warning indicator or buzzer to note that his vehicle was not in park when he walked away with the car shut off. In the end, editor Brian Turner notes “But in the big picture how reliant are we becoming on warning systems for basic vehicle operations? It’s almost approaching the ‘caution-hot’ labels on disposable coffee cups. There is concern among industry analysts and observers that we may be approaching warning-chime overload with all the things in our vehicles that go ding. The fears are that this will lead to drivers ignoring certain warnings and that can’t lead to anything good.” Count us among those who are concerned. Seriously, the advances being made in voice technology, why couldn’t the car simply speak the words “Park is not Engaged”? We are numb to the constant buzzers and lights. Ultimately, they all sound a look alike. Some plain language is just plain needed. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** buzzers, Dashboard Symbols, driver assist systems, indicators, warning lights --- ### [Warning Light Image Fails](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/08/warning-light-image-fails/) **Published:** August 22, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [A New Image Please!](#A_New_Image_Please) - [An Actual Slice of a Tire!](#An_Actual_Slice_of_a_Tire) ## A New Image Please! We are going to have a little fun here, pretty much at my expense. We have long railed about the images chosen for warning lights. They are intended to be easily interpreted by the average driver, but nearly across the board are a total fail. Follow along to see why! ![Engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Engine.gif)![Check engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Check-large.gif)For instance, the check engine light uses the image of an engine configuration that is rarely if ever seen anymore. A belt driven fan on the front and an air cleaner on the top. An entire generation of drivers have never seen an engine like this, but they are supposed to understand and recognize the check engine light as an engine problem. ![Oil can too](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Oilcan.gif)![Oil light large](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Oil-light.gif)The oil light uses an image of an oil can that hasn’t been seen in 50 years. We went looking for images of this style oil can and found one — literally old and rusted. Drivers interpret warning lights through the filters of their own experience, and this one is more easily associated with a Aladdin’s lamp. Thank the movies and tv. ![TPMS large](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/08/TPMS-large.gif)And then there’s the tire pressure warning or TPMS light. Again, it is meant to be easily recognized and understood, but its a slice of a tire! Who’s ever seen a slice of tire? Using their own experience, drivers calling service departments I’ve worked in have called this an exclamation point in parenthesis or brackets, an exclamation point in a horseshoe, flames – destined to be a classic! Remember, the light is a yellow amber color. A wishbone, an exclamation point in a fish bowl. That even accounts for the lip. An exclamation point in a cup, And finally, my personal favorite, a candle in a glass! Not a single caller ever described the light as an exclamation point in a slice of a tire. So here’s the fun part. I paid a visit to a local Audi car dealer recently, and well here it is. ### ![Tire slice](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Slice.gif)An Actual Slice of a Tire! I flipped it over to take the picture to be sure the tread was visible, because it wasn’t sitting the other way around on the shelf. The dealer the piece to be able to point out reinforcement in the tread near the edges for cornering, certainly something Audi prides itself on. And they have a list of manufacturers who make sure their tires can be recommended by the company. So, now we’ve seen a slice of tire and so too any number of customers getting service at this particular store. But having seen this, the warning light does not immediately become recognizable. Note the low profile nature of the tire that was sliced. This type of profile is seen on damn near everything today, again adding to the obsolescence of the warning light. So we get to keep our reasoning. The typical warning light simply doesn’t reflect not only the real life experiences of drivers, they don’t even reflect the reality of today’s cars! The upshot is this experience allows us to repeat a call to the industry to let the car talk to the driver. Its time for plain language explanations for what is wrong and should or needs to be done. Period. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** brackets, check engine, exclamation point, fish bowl, horseshoe, oil warning, slice of a tire, tire pressure warning, TPMS --- ### [Dangers Inherent to Keyless or Push-button Start Cars](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/08/a-danger-inherent-to-keyless-or-push-button-start-cars/) **Published:** August 16, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Keyless Start Dangers](#Keyless_Start_Dangers) - [A Danger Inside](#A_Danger_Inside) - [Hidden Keyholes](#Hidden_Keyholes) ## Keyless Start Dangers The New York Times recently (August 2018) published an article about a problem inherent with keyless start cars. Specifically the phenomenon of drivers pulling into their garages and, lacking the need to remove a key from the ignition switch, walking away with the vehicle still running. The home fills with odorless carbon monoxide, injuring or killing the occupants. ![New Mercedes key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/New-Mercedes-key2.gif)The problem is real and in this article we will echo the calls for action, expand on the danger, add some comments on potential solutions, and finally add our primary concerns to the mix. The article notes that since 2006 there have been more than two dozen carbon monoxide deaths attributed to keyless start cars left running in garages. And many more have been injured with some left brain damaged. Its an excellent read and goes into great depth. Now if your first thought is why would someone walk away from a running car, there are two answers. First, even gasoline powered cars today are remarkably quiet, particularly at idle. Second, since most of these vehicles will lock themselves if left unattended, some drivers expect that an unattended car cars will shut itself off as well. Some will, but it cannot be assumed. ### A Danger Inside There is an additional danger in hybrid cars. These may be operating on battery power when brought inside, and thus be dead quiet. However, if the ignition is left on, the internal combustion engine will eventually fire up to recharge the battery. There is only one viable solution. Each and every keyless start vehicle on the road must shut itself down if left unattended or if no action is taken after an agreed upon time. This will mean lots of recalls, but it is the only sure fire solution. ![Key Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/key_warning_symbol_2.gif)The Times article talks about the Society of Automotive Engineers, which called for among other things adding a series of beeps to alert the driver that a car when the key fob is removed. But I will add a personal anecdote that will illustrate why this idea should be shut down. The Times piece also bemoans the lack of regulations here, which we’ll touch on in a moment. And on to the anecdote. Shortly after buying a pre-owned car some years ago, I walked away leaving the headlights lights on. After a 10 hour day, I needed a jump start. Testing this sometime later proved that the car beeped itself silly when the door was open while the lights were still on. There are beeps and whistles and lights in todays vehicles for everything under the sun, and for the most part, they simply aren’t heard anymore. There’s simply no guarantee that sound will get a driver’s attention. The same engineer’s group also recommends having vehicles shut themselves down, and the discussion should simply end there. The article also noted that engineers with Toyota wanted more than audible warnings, but were rebuffed by the company. Dollars and cents are always an issue no matter how much they shouldn’t be. ### Hidden Keyholes One of our primary concerns here at DashboardSymbols.com is drivers left stranded by key fobs that have gone dead. I have sat with drivers who were stunned when I pulled a mechanical key from their fobs. We have spoken with others who knew of the key and thought it was only for the glove box. ![VW /Audi Keyhole Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/VW_remote_lock_cover.gif)And you simply haven’t lived until you’ve tried to talk someone through the process of prying off a piece of their car to unlock it over the phone. A dozen major auto manufacturers are now responsible for this useless bit of aggravation. And of course, the instructions for getting inside are locked inside the car! Its relatively easy to ascertain that a car was left running causing a carbon monoxide death. But drivers trying to work put how to get in and start their cars if their key fobs have died could very well be in very vulnerable circumstances — dark parking garages, rainy parking lots, etc. If one them is set upon, will it even be possible to conclude that they were vulnerable because their keys had died. Will first responders make the connection? So, should any and all of this be regulated? Likely yes. But forget that. These are safety issues pure and simple, and to all auto manufacturers, it is in your own best interest to keep your drivers safe! How is this even a question? Manufacturers, make sure your keyless start cars will shut themselves down if left unattended. All of them. And give your drivers an app with at least instructions on how to get in and start the car or better yet an app that can unlock and start the car for them. Keep your drivers safe. You want a customer for life right? How about helping to make sure its a good long life. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** carbon monoxide, chimes, hidden key holes, keyless start, New York Times, push button, regulation, warning lights --- ### [Sway Bar Disconnected Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/sway-bar-disconnected-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** May 3, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Sway Bar ![Sway Bar](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Sway_bar.gif)This is a *Sway Bar Disconnected Indicator* symbol. It indicates that the sway bar has been disconnected electronically. If this was not intended, the disconnect switch may have been activated inadvertently. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![Sway bar fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Sway-bar-fault-indicator.gif)A vehicle may have the capability to have the sway bar disconnect electronically. This allows greater front suspension travel in for off-road applications and should only be used (disconnected) in these applications. The process is controlled by the Sway Bar switch on the dashboard. A fault in the control of this feature will result in the same symbol, with the added exclamation point. A sway bar is vital to the control of any vehicle in normal driving conditions. If it does not re-engage, the sway bar indicator will flash continuously. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle above 15 miles per hour and have the system serviced as soon as possible. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard, exclamation point, indicator, sway bar, symbol, warning light --- ### [Three Things to Know about Automatic Braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/03/three-things-to-know-about-automatic-braking/) **Published:** March 21, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Automatic Braking](#Automatic_Braking) - [1) Naming](#1_Naming) - [2) Presentation](#2_Presentation) - [3) Liability](#3_Liability) ## Automatic Braking The news in March 2016 is that 20 auto manufacturers and counting have agreed to roll out automatic braking in their cars by the 2022 model year. These are terrific systems and a technology we love and we only argue that there is little reason other than cost to wait a full six years for full roll out. ![Smart Cruise Control Radar Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SCC_radar_warning_indicator.gif)Regardless, here are three things to know about these systems. ### 1) Naming Pre-collision System, Auto Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Collision Avoidance – these are all names for the same thing and serve only to pump up the egos of manufacturers. There is simply no reason for multiple naming schemes that confuse the average driver who has more than enough to remember about his or her car. Anti-lock brakes has satisfied everyone from the start and never needed embellishment. The trend that somehow allows each manufacturer to give its own moniker to every new safety system is senseless and needs to stop. Standardize on one name. Period. ### 2) Presentation Subaru gets a gold star here. It has been advertising its Eye Sight system for some time, using unmanned cars aimed at static obstacles. By contrast, Nissan and Infiniti have been advertising their systems using drivers in traffic who are simply not paying attention. Hyundai went this route with its Super Bowl ad featuring Ryan Reynolds and Volkswagen has recently got into the distracted driver act. Mercedes has gone both ways, using an obstacle course in one ad and a driver who actually puts a child in the driver’s seat of a fully autonomous vehicle in another. Have the airbags been removed?? We’ve taken Mercedes-Benz and Nissan to task for their advertising in the past. Safety systems are no substitute for paying attention while behind the wheel and certainly not an excuse for essentially teaching drivers that their new car doesn’t need them to pay attention to the road or to the safety of their passengers. ### 3) Liability A self driving Google car, with a driver on board but not in control, was recently involved in an accident in California while in testing and Google said a very funny thing. Its car turned into a city bus and the company said “In this case, we clearly bear some responsibility…”. Some responsible? Who else is there to blame? The industry says that liability issues surrounded autonomous systems have yet to be ironed out. Months ago, [Volvo said](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/10/volvo-throws-down-the-self-drive-gauntlet/) flatly that it would take responsibility for any accidents that result from a failure of its autonomous features. The roll out of automatic braking is underway and there is no more time to decide. If auto manufacturers are going to install systems that they will claim will stop a vehicle before a collision, then those manufacturers have placed themselves in the path of liability. This is a collision that cannot be avoided. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** auto braking, Automatic Emergency Braking, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Collision Avoidance, google, Infiniti, liability, Mercedez-Benz, Nissan, Pre-collision System, self-driving, Subaru, Volkswagen --- ### [Key Fob Battery Replacement Videos (Remote Controls. Smart Keys)](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/03/replacing-fob-remote-or-smart-key-batteries/) **Published:** March 16, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [How to Replace Batteries in Key Fobs.](#How_to_Replace_Batteries_in_Key_Fobs) - [Video Help](#Video_Help) - [Acura Fobs](#Acura_Fobs) - [Alfa Romeo Fob](#Alfa_Romeo_Fob) - [Audi Fobs](#Audi_Fobs) - [BMW Fobs](#BMW_Fobs) - [FCA Fobs](#FCA_Fobs) - [Ford, Lincoln Fobs](#Ford_Lincoln_Fobs) - [General Motors Fobs](#General_Motors_Fobs) - [Holden Fob](#Holden_Fob) - [Honda Fobs](#Honda_Fobs) - [Hyundai, Kia Fobs](#Hyundai_Kia_Fobs) - [Land Rover Jaguar Fobs](#Land_Rover_Jaguar_Fobs) - [Toyota, Lexus Fobs](#Toyota_Lexus_Fobs) - [Mercedes-Benz Fobs](#Mercedes-Benz_Fobs) - [Mitsubishi Fob](#Mitsubishi_Fob) - [Nissan, Infiniti Fobs](#Nissan_Infiniti_Fobs) - [Porsche Fob](#Porsche_Fob) - [Subaru Fob](#Subaru_Fob) - [Tesla Fobs](#Tesla_Fobs) - [VW Fobs](#VW_Fobs) - [Volvo, Polestar Fobs](#Volvo_Polestar_Fobs) - [Wagoneer Fob](#Wagoneer_Fob) ## **How to Replace Batteries in Key Fobs.** ### Video Help **We post videos here of us replacing batteries in key fobs or remotes.** **Manufacturers are listed in alphabetical order. All GM, Stellantis (FCA (except Wagoneer)), Nissan, and Toyota Motors made vehicles are grouped together under their parent company names.** #### Acura Fobs **Acura latest key fob**   —————————————————————– **A new style Acura fob here.** —————————————————————– **Acura older key fob.** ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. #### Alfa Romeo Fob ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. #### Audi Fobs **Audi, common key fob.** —————————————————————– **Audi, newer key fob.** —————————————————————– **Audi new generation (2019) key fob.** —————————————————————– **Audi flip key, updated, key start and keyless start models.** **—————————————————————–** #### BMW Fobs **BMW, common key fob.** —————————————————————– **BMW, updated version of the above video.** —————————————————————– **BMW, newer key fob.** —————————————————————– **And an update of the video above.** —————————————————————– **BMW 2022 and newer fob.** —————————————————————– #### FCA Fobs **FCA, newer (rounded) Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge key fob battery, updated.** —————————————————————– **FCA, early (tapered) Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge key fob battery replacement.** —————————————————————– **FCA, for a Fiat.** —————————————————————– **FCA, newest key fob style.** —————————————————————– **FCA, for Maserati.** —————————————————————– **FCA for a new Jeep flip key fob.** **—————————————————————–** #### Ford, Lincoln Fobs **Ford and Lincoln, one of three key fob styles, updated.** —————————————————————– **Ford and Lincoln, a second key fob style.** —————————————————————– **Ford/Lincoln, a third fob, introduced in 2016.** **—————————————————————–** #### **General Motors Fobs** **General Motors fob in use since 2021 across all makes.** —————————————————————– **General Motors late model fob.** **—————————————————————–** **GM, a newer Chevrolet key fob.** —————————————————————– **An even newer Chevrolet fob, and better battery handling.** —————————————————————– **GM, a Buick flip key.** —————————————————————– **GM, Buick key fob, updated.** —————————————————————– **GM, for a Cadillac.** —————————————————————– **GM, 2021 and newer Cadillac.** —————————————————————– **GM, for GMC models.** —————————————————————– **This one is for a Chevrolet flip key, still in use with some keyless start cars.** **—————————————————————–** #### Holden Fob **——————————————————————** #### Honda Fobs **Honda, older key fob.** —————————————————————– **And a new Honda key fob. Be VERY careful with these!** **—————————————————————–** #### Hyundai, Kia Fobs **Kia key fob, **Pre-2014**. Some Hyundai fobs may be similar.** —————————————————————– **Newer Kia key fob.** —————————————————————– **This video cover the side button 2019 and newer Kia fob** —————————————————————– **This one is for a newer Hyundai key fob. A little different from the one above.** **—————————————————————–** #### Land Rover Jaguar Fobs **A fob from Land Rover. Newer Jaguars also use this style.** —————————————————————– **Post 2018 (roughly) Land Rover, Jaguar DIY key fob battery replacement.** **—————————————————————–** #### Toyota, Lexus Fobs **Most common Lexus key fob. Toyota fobs may be similar.** —————————————————————– **Next gen Lexus or Toyota key fob, updated.** —————————————————————– **2019 and newer Lexus.** —————————————————————– **This one covers Toyotas exclusively.** **—————————————————————–** **Toyota Post 2018 key fob battery replacement.** —————————————————————– #### Mercedes-Benz Fobs **Older Mercedes-Benz key fob.** —————————————————————– **New style Mercedes-Benz key fob.** **—————————————————————–** #### **Mitsubishi Fob** ——————————————————————- #### Nissan, Infiniti Fobs **Most common four button Nissan and Infiniti key fobs, updated.** ——————————————————————- **Nissan three button key fob, updated.** —————————————————————– **The latest key fob style, so far used in an Infinity only.** **—————————————————————–** #### Porsche Fob **—————————————————————–** #### Subaru Fob **—————————————————————–** #### Tesla Fobs **Tesla fob, Model X only.** —————————————————————–   **This one covers the Model S.** **—————————————————————–** #### VW Fobs **Volkswagen flip key-style key fob.** —————————————————————–   **Volkswagen embedded mechanical key style.** —————————————————————–   **Newer flip key style.** **—————————————————————–** #### Volvo, Polestar Fobs **Volvo key fob, older models.** —————————————————————–   **Volvo, Polestar, new generation key fob.** ——————————————————————- #### Wagoneer Fob **Wagoneer key fob, new models (post 2021).** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dead Key FOBS **Tags:** Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Chrysler, dead key fobs, dead remote battery, Dodge, electric Volkswagon Jetta, Ford, General Motors, GM, GMC, hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Model S, Model X, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, replace battery, smart key, Subaru, Tesla, Volkswagen, Volvo, Wagoneer --- ### [Push Button Start -- A Little Touch Will Do Ya](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/02/push-button-start-a-little-touch-will-do-ya/) **Published:** February 23, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ### Push Button Start So, we recently put together a video about push button or keyless start systems. Why? Well, it may be a bit silly, but its been nagging at us that the results just may be start button failures in the future. ![Push Button](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/02/push-button.gif)You see, no matter what the start button in your push button start car looks like, or even if its a lever, a single press is a command to start the car and is all that’s needed. Yet we have seen automotive professionals at all levels from service writers to technicians and from sales people to automotive journalists repeat the same mistake — holding the button down until the vehicle starts! It is a habit left over from key start cars, where the key needs to held in the start position until the engine starts, and is simply not necessary. The video demonstrates multiple times in multiple vehicles that it is completely unnecessary. A single touch, and you’re off. We haven’t found anyone who can say for a fact that holding the button actually causes any harm. Although once underway, many manufacturers make a press and hold of the button an emergency shut down procedure. But, since holding the button down until the engine starts is unnecessary, why do it? Just press and go. Maybe it will save a little maintenance cost down the road. For more videos and information on push-button start cars and automotive warning lights, check our channel on YouTube or search here at **DashboardSymbols.com**. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** lever, push button start, single press, video --- ### [Key Out Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/01/key-out-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** January 21, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Key Out ![Key Out Idicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Key_out_indicator.gif)This is the *Key Out Indicator* symbol. This light will blink if there is an attempt to start push button or keyless start vehicle when the key fob is not present. A chime may be heard as well. Most manufacturers use picture symbols for this purpose, like the one shown below. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Without the key fob present, the vehicle will only go into accessory mode. The light will go out if the key fob is removed after the car is started and the car begins to move. ### Similar System ![Key Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/key_warning_symbol_2.gif)You can find additional information on the subject and more symbols used by [**clicking here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/key-fob-indicator-symbols/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, instrument panel, Key Out, push button start --- ### [Is Anyone Ready for a Self-driving Car?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/whos-ready-for-a-self-driving-car/) **Published:** May 13, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Ready for a Self-driving? Evidently, according to reports, only a very few drivers are ready for a self driving car. In a recent newscast from *Automotive News*, Bloomberg was cited as a source saying that one half to three quarters of all drivers do not want a self-driving car. Parts supplier Robert Bosch stated that drivers will need to be persuaded. They ![Active Cruise Control Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/adaptive_cruise_control_indicator_symbol.gif)noted that we all have experience with computers crashing, phone apps misbehaving, and there is understandable alarm at the thought of software being in control of our cars. [We’ve been saying this for a while now…](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2013/02/tesla-motors-incident-shines-a-laser-on-a-broader-problem/) But these statements, and those of Automotive News commentator Krishnan Anantharaman, fail to truly grasp the real disconnect between drivers and technology. He stated that driver behavior says that they do want self-driving technology – on everyone else’s cars, since we all overstate our own abilities behind the wheel and yet continue to cause accidents. He’s absolutely right about this. But these folks themselves exhibit a real disconnect from drivers as well as another set of their behaviors. ### The Tech We Want In the showroom, driver’s want automatic braking. They want blind spot monitoring. They want sensors to help them park and back up cameras with collision warning, etc., etc., etc. These shoppers simply don’t recognize that these are all technological elements that lead directly to cars driving themselves. They don’t eat, breath and sleep cars and technology – we do. As has been the case for at least a decade, technology continues to advance faster than driver’s can assimilate. Not because they are stupid, lazy or out of touch. But simply because they have full, busy lives that leave little time to learn what auto manufacturers take for granted their customers will take the time to learn. Once the industry grasps this, it will have a far easier time moving its customers to self-driving cars. They will be free to focus on what’s necessary in their lives and not what they are told is necessary by their car’s manufacturer. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** auto braking, automotive news, Back-up camera, blind spot, car, robert bosch, self-driving, software, technology --- ### [Sport Differential or Dynamic Drive Warning Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/04/sport-differential-warning-indicator/) **Published:** April 12, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Sport Differential ![Sport Differential Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Sport-differential-warning.gif)![Dynamic Drive Control Failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Axle-malfunction.gif)These are versions of a *Sport Differential or Dynamic Drive Control Warning Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). On vehicles equipped with the sport differential, the warning light, when illuminated, indicates that the differential is either overheated or has malfunctioned. There is no distinction or additional information available to the driver. - **Before continuing, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If the vehicle has been driven hard for a time however, taking it slow for a time may resolve the warning light. In addition, it is likely an electronic system, and a restart of the vehicle may resolve the issue as well. If not, it will need servicing by a qualified service shop. The images are variations of similar warning images found in **[all-wheel drive vehicles](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/all-wheel-drive-disabled-indicator/)**. The first is a stick figure with what are wheels turned to one side at one end. There is a single circle between two of the wheels rather than one each between the two sets of wheels, indicating a two wheel drive vehicle. Further, the drive wheels are at the rear. The second symbol has an X inside what is intended to be a single axle and two wheels It is part of what Alfa Romeo calls its Alfa DNA system: Dynamic, Natural, and Advanced efficiency. ### Similar Symbols ![All Wheel Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/all_wheel_lock.gif)![All Wheel Drive Disabled](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/all_wheel_drive_disabled.gif)![AWD Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/AWD_malfunction_symbol.gif)![All wheel drive failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AWD-failure.gif)Do not confuse them with the all wheel drive symbols noted above and shown to the right. [**Click here for more**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/all-wheel-drive-disabled-indicator/) information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 2 wheels, 4 wheels, amber, car symbol, dashboard symbol, orange, Sport differential, stick figure, warning light, wheels turned, X, yellow --- ### [Your Floor Mats Could Be Hazardous to Your Health](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/01/your-floor-mats-could-be-hazardous-to-your-health/) **Published:** January 29, 2017 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Floor Mat Safety Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley of *Chrisley Knows Best* was [seriously injured in a car accident](https://www.yahoo.com/news/savannah-chrisley-recovering-broken-vertebrae-132437033.html) in 2017. She has since recovered. The connection here is that she reported that the accident occurred when her floor mat got stuck behind the pedals of her car and she looked down to move them. ![Savannah Chrisley](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/01/SChrisley3.gif)She used the accident as a call to reconnect with her maker. We’ll use it to speak instead of floor mat safety. That’s right, safety. The lowly floor mat can be a massive hazard if it does not fit the car or is not properly installed and secured. A poor fitting mat can be carelessly placed over the gas pedal itself. A carpeted mat draped over the pedal could easily get snagged between the pedal and the side wall or simply not allow the pedal to return when foot pressure is removed. And if not placed properly beneath the gas pedal, a mat can snag a the pedal while driving if it has slipped too far up the side. ### Look for Mounting Clips Nearly every vehicle manufactured for the last 15 to 20 years has mounting clips just in front of the seats, front and back. The driver’s location is clearly the ![Mat clip](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mat-clip.gif)most important. Factory-made mats attach to these clips in order to ensure they are placed properly. Many of the more expensive aftermarket mats also use these clips but only if they are made for a specific make and model. The most common attachment style is simply pressed into place and lock with a snap. Another common style is a hook that ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mat-hook.gif)needs to be approached from behind. A Nissan we examined used the hook style, but the back side of the mat stuck to the carpet below like Velcro. This made the mat very difficult to position and a user may quit on it. However, that stickiness will likely keep the mats away from the pedals. You might remember that some years ago Toyota and Lexus were involved in what was a far reaching recall for unintended acceleration. What is not widely realized is the primary fix was to first, raise the gas pedal and second, replace the factory floor mats with new ones cut short of the pedals. The originals needed to be slipped beneath the gas pedal, and unfortunately, they were often simply draped over the pedal itself, something I saw first hand. To its credit, Toyota never blamed a driver or overzealous car wash employee or anyone else — they simply removed the potential for the problem at a cost exceeding billions of dollars. However, a teaching moment was missed. So, be vigilant. Stay away from aftermarket mats, particularly long ones that do not attach to the car. If you’re coming out of a car wash, check that the driver’s mat is re-attached — it often isn’t. And when cleaning your own car, be sure to replace the mats properly. They’ll look better and keep you safer as well. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** accident, floor clip, Floor mat, Savannah Chrisley --- ### [View from the Street: Do Salespeople Understand the Tech They Sell?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/12/view-from-the-street-do-salespeople-understand-auto-technology/) **Published:** December 22, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Salespeople Just Sell An article appeared recently in Automotive News that essentially asked if salespeople know the technology in the cars they are selling. As someone who was at one time employed at an auto dealer, I can say that the short answer is all too often no. We’ll go with the long answer here. ![Smart Cruise Control Radar Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/02/SCC_radar_warning_indicator.gif)In the article, a vehicle being test driven was allowed to hit a stopped vehicle because the car’s salesman was sure that the automatic braking function would bring the vehicle to a stop in time. It could not and did not. Unfamiliarity with the specifics of vehicle functions is a common occurrence. Training for salespeople is generally handled by computer courses, and passing requires only the completion of rather unchallenging tests. I once listened in as regenerative braking technology in a hybrid vehicle was explained to a customer, completely wrong! And by the dealership’s owner! First and foremost the majority of salespeople are just that, salespeople. Their concern, and that of their bosses, runs to the next commission and it is quite likely they know little about what they are selling, and don’t care to know. These are the same people expected to explain the vehicle’s function to the buyer after the sale. ### The Deep End of the Problem The problem is most prevalent in broad-line dealerships. That is, dealerships that offer stripped down models as well as vehicles with all the bells and whistles. The majority of sales will come from the low-end, and the experience level with new technology suffers. Turnover, cited in the article at 65% for men and 88% for women, contributes to the problems and is highest here as well. High-line dealerships are not immune, as sales is a numbers game regardless. However, salespeople in these dealerships tend to stay with high-line manufacturers even as turnover occurs and their tech familiarity can be quite high. ![Follow Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Follow_mode_indicator.gif)In essence the article describes why we chose to create **DashboardSymbols.com**. We love new technology and despise how it is presented to the buying public. And this goes well beyond salespeople. New functions are incorporated into cars, new warning lights added, new pages printed in the owner’s manual, and training for owners is little more than what salespeople receive – without the poor testing. So, while the industry struggles with getting their drivers to understand their products, we’ll continue to do what we can to give those drivers a leg up. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** auto braking, auto technology, salesman, salespeople, saleswoman --- ### [Tesla Eliminates Heat Stroke Risk from its Cars](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/09/tesla-eliminates-vexing-heat-stroke-risk-from-its-cars/) **Published:** September 29, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Tesla Steps Up Innovation continues to at a breakneck pace in the automotive world, and nowhere is innovation more front and center than at Tesla. ![Tesla Model S](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Tesla-Model-S.gif)In case over the air updates weren’t innovative enough, the latest solves a problem that has stumped the best minds at every auto manufacturer: a car is shut down and left in the sun to overheat, and any occupant unable to exit, human or animal, perishes of heat stroke. Update version 8.0 allows a Tesla to maintain a temperature of 40C or 105F by automatically venting the cabin and turning on the air conditioning when necessary. And most important, this process works even if the vehicle is turned off. An updated Tesla can do this for up to a year on a full charge. Currently it stops at a 20% state of charge, a figure that may be adjustable somewhat in a later update. On the flip side, the car can be made to stay warm on cold days. Cold has rarely been as serious an issue as heat stroke has been during the summer months however. ### Practically An Afterthought Elon Musk tweeted that it is his favorite new “feature”. To him, saving lives is just a feature. Ho hum. Problem? Solution. Done. Simple This is the Musk way. The Tesla way. Leaving everyone else just spinning their gas-powered wheels, yet again. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Elon Musk, heat stroke, innovation, over the air, Tesla, update --- ### [To Autopilot or Not to Autopilot, that Is the Question](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/07/to-autopilot-or-not-to-autopilot-that-is-the-question/) **Published:** July 23, 2016 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Autopilot Risks A recent accident involving a Tesla Model S with its Autopilot function engaged cost the life of the car’s driver. Since then, there have been calls to disable the function or as least rename it. ![Red Tesla](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tesla.gif)We have cautioned many times in these posts about the advance of technology in automobiles. The advances are racing ahead faster than motorists – and perhaps manufacturers – can keep up. We even came to the conclusion that reaching true self drive mode would resolve these issues by taking the car out of the hands of drivers and relieving them of the responsibility. But the technology has not yet matured and it remains incumbent on motorists to remain alert and engaged. This goes for backing up with the assist of a camera and proximity sensors, changing lanes while a blind spot monitor is active, and certainly will remain the case with an autopilot engaged. Nissan will reportedly enlist countermeasures to ensure that drivers remain alert as it rolls out its ProPilot system. A torque sensor on the steering column will determine whether a hand is in contact with the steering wheel. Moving from warning lights through beepers to system disengagement, ProPilot will require driver input, period. We applaud this from a company that has frankly been irresponsible in its advertising of other driver assist systems. Tesla cites the fact that in order to engage its Autopilot function, the vehicle operator must pass through and accept a warning that the system requires the driver’s attention. It is essentially the equivalent of reading a software license agreement, which we all skim at best, and is not enough. ### Airline Pilots Get Confused Too Pilot confusion with an engaged Autothrottle system was cited as the cause of the crash of [Asiana Airlines flight 214](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2013/12/autosystem-cited-in-plane-crash-is-a-cautionary-tale-for-car-makers/) in San Francisco in July of 2013. Pilots with thousands of hours of experience and training still managed to fall on human error. Drivers will never be given training remotely equivalent to that of an airline pilot. Nissan has it right in this case. To be completely fair, 100 people die on average every day on U.S. roadways and a single fatality after well over one million miles driven on Autopilot has everyone shouting to the rafters. For the foreseeable future however, autonomous driving system designs need to keep the driver in his or her seat – unlike this [early Tesla example](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/11/moronic-video-shows-autopiloted-tesla-with-no-driver/) from a year ago – as well as engaged in the driving process. It may defeat the spirit and purpose of autonomous operation from the driver’s perspective, but safety is the ultimate goal. Perhaps as vehicles became more computerized, a second seat could be given the driving responsibility at times. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** autonomous driving, autopilot, connected technology, driver assist system, Nissan, ProPilot, Tesla --- ### [Crash Revisited: NTSB Cites Pilot Mismanagement](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/06/crash-revisited-ntsb-cites-pilot-mismanagement/) **Published:** June 27, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## It Was the Pilots The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has cited pilot mismanagement and confusion in the crash of Asiana Flight 214 in San Francisco in 2013. The Agency also blamed the system’s complexity in the accident that cost the lives of three passengers. We’ve called attention to this before ([here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2013/12/autosystem-cited-in-plane-crash-is-a-cautionary-tale-for-car-makers/ "Autosystem Cited in Plane Crash is a Cautionary Tale for Car Makers")) and care about this because the auto industry appears hell bent on creating cars with the same ![Auto Braking Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/11/auto_braking_indicator_symbol.gif)sorts of automated systems, albeit ground-based. In fact, recent advertising from Hyundai touting their crash avoidance system hints that drivers no longer need to pay any attention at all! The industry should pay very close attention to, and heed the experience of, our aviation brethren. Automated systems ***do*** require operator attention. And if highly trained and experienced pilots can get confused, what chance does the average driver have? ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Asiana Flight 214, auto braking, hyundai, National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, pilot --- ### [Automotive Culture Needs an Empathy Reboot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/06/automotive-culture-needs-an-empathy-reboot/) **Published:** June 8, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Automotive Culture](#Automotive_Culture) - [Who Know?](#Who_Know) - [Widespread Problems](#Widespread_Problems) ## Automotive Culture **DashboardSymbols.com** was founded on the basis that the industry was leaving its driver’s behind at crucial points in the driving experience – namely when something goes wrong. Recent events reinforce this basis. First, **General Motors** and the ongoing saga surrounding very, very bad ignition switches. Evidence continues to point to GM treating the problem as a customer satisfaction issue early on and later to discover how to alter the behavior of their customers in order to rectify the problem of their cars shutting down unexpectedly. At first, the company warned against possibly hitting the ignition key with a knee or a bag, or some other foreign object and thus turning off the car. Later, drivers were instructed not hang heavy items on key chains, a warning that remains in force for cars not yet serviced in a recall. ### Who Know? Second, we got a call from a **Kia Motors** customer who tried to determine in advance of the battery in his key fob going dead just how to start a 2014 Optima. No one in sales or service at the dealership where he bought the car actually knew! They each pointed to a slot in the glove box, which had been removed for the 2014 model year. The customer called Kia’s California headquarters where he ![Kia/Hyun Start Style 6](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kia_slot_6.gif)was told that the start button is simply to be [pushed by the key fob itself](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/hyundai-and-kia-dead-fob-help/ "Hyundai and Kia Dead FOB Help") if the fob’s battery goes flat. He called us since we turned up in a search for the answer, and we had it wrong too! We had the procedure, but not for the 2014 Optima. (We had access only to the 2013 model year manual and have since confirmed his answer and updated this website posting.) In both stories, one element of a car company serving the public got it wrong – at corporate in the first instance and at the dealership level in the second. The underlying issue to us at **DashboardSymbols.com** is a lack of empathy for customers. It is far too easy and convenient to look for where a customer is misusing the equipment or to leave them to their own devices rather than to expend energy looking for a possible problem or a real answer. Even as there was ample evidence that several parties at GM knew the ignition switches were bad, others at the company who were hearing complaints failed to go beyond looking for how the customer might have caused the problem. And anyone at the Kia store (who will remain nameless) could have opened the owner’s manual from a new Optima and supplied the correct answer. ### Widespread Problems These problems are not confined to GM or to Kia dealerships. They are part of a culture deeply entrenched with service and sales personnel who all too often quite frankly see their customers as stupid. “Not that question again!” And they are just as entrenched at the corporate level as evidenced by the growing number of tell tales thrown into cars with little regard for the average Joe who just needs to get the kids to school on time and get to work. The car culture puts a new system in a car, and makes a new tell tale. Over 270 of them on **DashboardSymbols.com** and growing. ![BMW Cylinder Cover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW_open.gif)And adding insult to injury, there are now 11 manufacturers building cars with hidden key holes, and not one has thought to put the instructions in an app for a locked-out customer to reference. Its in the manual after all – locked in the car.  The customer is supposed to remember having been shown. Once. As if anyone really learns anything that way. A little empathy, a mile walked in their shoes, rather than the cynicism will go a long way at GM, and the industry as a whole, to change the current culture. Or at least soften it. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** General Motors, GM, hidden key hole, ignition switch, key fob battery, Kia, optima, recall --- ### [Lights Out: Where to Turn if a Warning Light Fails??](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/03/lights-out-where-to-turn-if-a-warning-light-fails/) **Published:** March 30, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## What if a Warning Light Fails? This is not a new problem, but with the increased reliance on electronics and the increased number of warning lights, it is one that will likely be seen more and more. Cadillac is recalling its sleek ELR (Electric Long Range) coupe (2014) because of a software problem in the car’s electronic stability control (ESC) system. All electronic systems undergo a diagnostic during start up, and in this case, the system software may inhibit certain diagnostics. This means that some fault conditions would not be detected if they occurred, which further means that the ESC malfunction indicator light will not illuminate. In the case of the ELR, there are but a few hundred cars to be concerned about (656 vehicles from the 2014 model year not equipped with adaptive cruise control) and fortunately GM discovered the problem in house, not after crashes. But the larger concern remains: an increased reliance on electronics across the board and more importantly in safety systems and the reliance of those systems on electronic self-diagnosis and electronic warning lights.![Indicator Failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/03/indicator_failure2.gif) What warning exists for the failure of a warning light itself? The answer of course, is that there is none. The indicator to the right is a fake we made up only for this piece. For the record, many, many years ago, an oil sender failed on a personal car. The sender itself leaked all the oil out of the car, rather quickly it might be added, but never once activated the low oil pressure warning light. In this case, a mechanical failure in an electronic sender cost an engine, but in today’s vehicles, a warning light failure could cost a whole lot more. To correct the ELR’s problem, GM will only need to recalibrate the electronic brake control module. An electronic fix to an electronic problem. Not very satisfying or confidence building, and reflects on the industry as a whole, not simply GM. GM’s recall letter to NHTSA can be seen here. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** electronic stability control, ELR Recall, ESC, NHTSA, warning lights --- ### [Stuck in the Snow? Turn Off the Stability Control System!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/02/stuck-in-the-snow-turn-off-the-stability-control-system/) **Published:** February 5, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## I Got Stuck in the Snow I just got caught. I live, eat and breath advanced automotive systems, and a neighbor had to clue me in. I missed it. I didn’t think of it. Turn Off the Stability Control System! My car was stuck in the snow, and I had the stability control system on. ![Slip Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/slip_indicator_symbol.gif)With the system on, as soon as one of the wheels starts to spin, the brakes want to slow that wheel down and the symbol to the left will be seen on the instrument panel. In some cars, even the engine power will be reduced, all of which conspires to leave you stuck. So there you are trying to gain some momentum, and bang, down you go. And I didn’t think of it… My embarrassment is balanced by the recognition that most of you out there would likely have missed it too. In fact, you may not know why the Stability Control Off button even exists! So, try to log into the backs of your minds that the reason you have an Off button for your stability control or traction control system is that there are times when turning it off is useful. And for most drivers, finding yourself stuck in mud or snow with a need to rock your vehicle back and forth will be that time. The motion helps build some momentum to push through and get free. ### Too Many Names Stability control systems go by way too many names, including AdvanceTrac, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Interactive Vehicle Dynamics (IVD), Precision Control System (PCS), StabiliTrak, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Vehicle Dynamics Control Systems (VDCS), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). Check them out [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/ "Stability Control Off Indicators"). ![Slip Control Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/vsc_slip_off_indicator.gif)Despite the alphabet soup, they all do the same thing, and are an important safety tool while on the road. A warning light, like the one to the right, will be illuminated to remind you to turn it back on when you are safely underway. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** brakes, mud, snow, stability control, stuck, traction control, warning light --- ### [Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/01/electric-power-steering-eps-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** January 21, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Electric Power Steering ![EPS Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/01/EPS_indicator.gif)These are *Electric Power Steering (or Electronic or Electronically controlled) (EPS) Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols"). If equipped, the light will come on when the vehicle is first started. If it comes on while driving, it indicates a problem with the system. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below. - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The good news is that there may be a way around it… ![Power Steering Trouble Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/12/PS_indicator.gif)As an electronic system, there is a chance it can be “reset”. Pull over as soon as possible and shut down the engine for a short period of time (on the order of 10-20 seconds) and restart the vehicle. If the light does not go out you will need to take the vehicle to your dealer or authorized repair facility as soon as possible. Also, the vehicle can be driven with a power steering failure. However, the steering will lack the power assist and will be far more difficult to steer. So if you choose to proceed, please do so with caution. ### Related Symbol ![Steering Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/steering_trouble_indicator.gif)Note that there is a **[picture symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)**, right, in use as trouble lights as well for [**Electric Power Steering.**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/power-steering-or-electronic-power-steering-trouble-light/) [**Click here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/power-steering-or-electronic-power-steering-trouble-light/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Electric Power Steering, EPS, instrument panel light, power assist --- ### [Touch or No Touch: Touch Screens Aren’t for Everything!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/01/touch-or-no-touch-those-screens-arent-for-everything/) **Published:** January 21, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Touch Screens Aren’t for Everything The 38th Automotive News World Congress, held as part of last week’s (Jan. 2014) Detroit Auto Show, featured a number of industry executives, including AutoNation boss Mike Jackson. AutoNation is the largest auto retailer in the U.S. with 210 stores coast to coast. After talking growth and inventory levels, he took some time to discuss in-vehicle technology (at about the 1:40 mark at the link provided). He said that customers want to “bring their life” into the car, which is to say their smart phone and all its functionality. That’s not news. What *is* news is what this automotive insider with a bit of experience has to say about touch screens. Jackson cites Tesla, which uses its center stack (center mounted) touch screen in the Model S to control nearly everything, eliminating nearly all buttons and knobs. No manufacturer has so thoroughly embraced the touch screen. He flat out says “I don’t think that’s the future,” meaning that having to move one’s attention to a screen to find the right spot to touch for just the right amount of time is an unnecessary distraction. And we would add potentially dangerous. ### Thanks for the Support We’ve made this very point before, several times, and it’s truly great to hear someone with some actual clout in the industry back us up. Touch implies the use of only a finger, but the reality is that a touch screen takes more eye attention than a knob or button. It is true that space for new features is a real issue, but so is keeping a driver’s eyes on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has set voluntary guidelines for touch-screen systems that call for a drivers’ attention be drawn for no more than two seconds at a time, which is still an eternity at 60 miles per hour. There simply has to be a role for knobs and buttons and rocker switches, etc. Well placed, they can be accessed with just a glance or even by feel. This of course assumes that solid, error-free voice recognition remains a distant objective. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Automotive News World Congress, AutoNation, buttons, knobs, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rocker switches, Tesla, touch screen, voice recognition --- ### [Integrated Motor Assist Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/01/integrated-motor-assist-symbol-indicator/) **Published:** January 12, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Integrated Motor Assist ![Integrated Motor Assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ima_indicator.gif)This [text symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols"), IMA, stands for *Integrated Motor Assist*. It is associated with hybrid vehicles. The indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is first switched on. There is nothing serviceable by the vehicle’s owner, so if the indicator comes on at any other time, you will need to see your dealer or qualified service center as soon as possible. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The vehicle will not operate on the gas engine or the hybrid battery alone and IMA connects the two. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, gas engine, hybrid battery, hybrid system, Integrated Motor Assist Symbol --- ### [Autosystem Cited in Plane Crash is a Cautionary Tale for Car Makers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/12/autosystem-cited-in-plane-crash-is-a-cautionary-tale-for-car-makers/) **Published:** December 19, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## A Cautionary Tale Two items caught our attention in the last few days (Dec., 2013). The first was a report on the crash in July, 2013 of Asiana Airlines flight 214 in San Francisco, which laid blame on pilot confusion on the workings of the autothrottle system. The second was an article from Automotive News on X-(drive-)by-wire, or electronic control of every automotive driving system. It is connected to the first story because what follows X-by-wire is autonomous control; cars that drive themselves. The Automotive News article laments the fact that back-up systems remain in place, due primarily to drivers being unwilling to put full faith and trust in the electronic systems. The push to move to X-by-wire is to save weight and thus fuel. The back-up systems keep the weight in place. Whether it is a plane flying itself or a car driving itself, there is simply no room for error, or confusion. The San Francisco plane crash proves this to be true. This started out as a straightforward piece on the coming driverless car, but question after question come to mind and are nearly overwhelming: - Given the experience of each and every one of us with electronic “glitches”, will we ever be able to truly trust an electronically controlled car? - If a highly trained pilot can be confused by an autosystem, do average drivers stand a chance with upcoming automotive systems? - Will a car allow a driver to take control at any time: that is, will a car be allowed to override a driver’s action? - What system will be used by the car to communicate with its driver and occupants? - Will cars from competing manufacturers be able to talk to each other? - Will a centralized control system akin to air traffic control ultimately be needed? And on and on and on, leaving this whole discussion feeling entirely incomplete. In regards to back-up systems, it should be remembered that other airplane accidents have resulted in the addition of redundant and back-up systems. We mean only to advise caution going forward. This entire site is devoted to how drivers are presented with new systems and information. Going forward, it is difficult to see, first, how electronics can be fully trusted and second, how autonomous systems can be introduced without a good deal of driver education. How has driver education worked so far? ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** asiana plane crash, autothrottle, back-up systems, drive by wire, driver education, electronic control, x-by-wire --- ### [The Single Most Misunderstood Warning Indicator on Your Instrument Panel – Part II](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/the-single-most-misunderstood-warning-indicator-on-your-instrument-panel-part-ii/) **Published:** January 13, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Misunderstood Warning Indicator: [**Part II**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/02/the-single-most-misunderstood-warning-indicator-on-your-instrument-panel/) This suggests four possible scenarios. The first three assume the light is not flashing: 1\) All the tires are low on air (check your spare in the trunk too, if you have one). This occurs seasonally as the weather cools, and possibly several times. Solution? Check the pressures and inflate your tires properly. 2\) One tire is low. This likely means a nail or other fault causing the tire to leak slowly. Checking all of the tire pressures will reveal a single tire to be low. A qualified service facility will be needed to address the problem. 3\) The system needs to be reset. If you’ve recently had the tires rotated or replaced, check with your dealer about resetting the TPMS system. 4\) If the light is flashing, there is a fault in the TPMS system, which your dealer or qualified service shop will have to resolve. Again in the first three cases, the light is simply illuminated, not flashing. If you must drive before addressing the light, please do so carefully…under inflated tires are a potential hazard. Your tires are the only thing between you and the pavement. The light will go out after the proper tire pressures have been restored and after a bit of driving. And by the way, the light will also come on if a tire blows, but the blowout will have your full attention… So please, show this light some respect! Its doing its job, even if you see it illuminated on multiple occasions during year! Your tires need the attention. Now if every car could tell you which tire and the exact air pressure… ![Rare Tire Pressure Light w/Arrows](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tire_pressure_arrow.gif "tire_pressure_arrow")Finally, there are a handful of cars that use this symbol instead, so be aware! Its still a cutaway of a tire, and somewhere along the line it was decided that the exclamation point would be more easily understood. In [another article](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/10/all-those-lights-on-your-dashboard-they%E2%80%99re-not-for-idiots-anymore/ "All those lights on your dashboard: Not for idiots anymore"), we discuss how too many of the warning symbols shown on today’s instrument panels assume too much of today’s information-overloaded drivers and do everyone a disservice. The International Standards Organization (ISO) establishes symbols for use on controls, indicators and telltales applying to passenger cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles and buses, to ensure identification and facilitate use. It also indicates the colors of possible optical tell-tales, which are supposed to inform the driver of either correct operation or malfunctioning of the related devices. The American National Standards Institute also has a hand in this. To date, the ISO has defined over 220 of these symbols, and growing! They are supposed to be identified easily by all people everywhere regardless of language and background. But all the good intentions – and not too mention a good deal of time, effort and money – has resulted in far too many symbols that mean absolutely nothing to the average driver. ### Check out the videos below. And one filling the tires. #### [**… Back to Part I**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/02/the-single-most-misunderstood-warning-indicator-on-your-instrument-panel/) > [The Single Most Misunderstood Warning Indicator on Your Instrument Panel – Part I](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/02/the-single-most-misunderstood-warning-indicator-on-your-instrument-panel/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** candle in a glass, exclamation point in brackets, fish bowl, flames, in a cup, in a horseshoe, instrument panel, Misunderstood Warning Indicator, parenthesese, Tire Pressure Monitoring Symbol, TPMS, warning light, wishbone --- ### [Two Agencies Cite Evidence That Hands Free Is Not Distraction Free](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/10/two-agencies-cite-evidence-that-hands-free-is-not-distraction-free/) **Published:** October 23, 2014 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Hands Free? Earlier this month, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a [study](http://newsroom.aaa.com/2014/10/imperfect-hands-free-systems-causing-potentially-unsafe-driver-distractions/ "Imperfect Hands-free Systems Causing Potentially Unsafe Driver Distractions") stating that new vehicle hands free features may actually increase mental distraction. Now, a report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) finds that a 2013 truck, train collision at a highway railroad crossing in Maryland was caused in no small part by the driver of the truck being distracted ![Distracted](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/10/distracted.gif)by a telephone conversion that was taking place, despite being hands free. The driver was seriously injured. Four others received minor injuries as a result of a post-crash explosion. On the plus side, AAA’s research *did* find that it is “possible to design hands-free technologies that are less cognitively distracting.” The research used a five-category rating system, with a score of 1 being the least distracting. The results are not too surprising, in that the accuracy of voice recognition software has a significant influence. Systems with low accuracy and reliability generated a high level (category 3) of distraction. Also, composing text messages and emails using in-vehicle technologies (category 3) was more distracting than using these systems to listen to messages (category 2). The quality of the systems’ voice had no impact. Listening to a natural or synthetic voice both rated as a category 2 level of distraction. ### Best Scores Toyota’s Entune® system came in with the lowest (highest!) score at 1.7, while the Chevrolet MyLink® was found to produce a high level of cognitive distraction (rated at 3.7). The Hyundai Blue Link (2.2), Chrysler Uconnect™ (2.7), Ford SYNC with MyFord Touch® (3.0) and Mercedes COMAND® (3.1) systems were also tested. One surprise was a separate test Apple’s Siri (from iOS 7). Using the same metrics, the researchers found that hands- and eyes-free use of the Siri in-car system generated a category 4 level of mental distraction! With scores as low as 1.7 – noted by AAA as about the same as listening to an audio book – it is clear that auto manufacturers can get it right. “It is clear that not all voice systems are created equal, and today’s imperfect systems can lead to driver distraction,” Bob Darbelnet, AAA’s chief executive officer, said. “AAA is confident that it will be possible to make safer systems in the future.” But, regardless of the system, driver’s still need to pay attention and in the Maryland crash, the first cause is that the truck’s driver simply failed to ensure that the tracks were clear at the private crossing. The NTSB focused first on “distraction due to hands-free cell phone.” It did add however, “the limited sight distance due to vegetation and roadway curvature; and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) inadequate oversight of the motor carrier,” which was allowed to “continue operations despite a serious and consistent pattern of safety deficiencies.” The NTSB sought not to assign blame but only to determine the facts of the collision. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Apple Siri, Chevrolet MyLink, Chrysler Uconnect, distraction, Ford SYNC, Hyundai Blue Link, Mercedes COMAND, MyFord Touch, National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, Toyota Entune --- ### [Pedestrian or Animal Detection Warning Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/11/pedestrian-warning-indicators/) **Published:** November 17, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Pedestrian and Animal Detection These are *Pedestrian or Animal Detection Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). There are two types or styles because the first manufacturer to use the system has developed a changeable instrument display. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Pedestrian Warning Symbol 2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Pedestrian_warning_2.gif)![Pedestrians detected](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Pedestrian_warning_3.gif)If a standard or typical instrument cluster is chosen, the symbol to the left will be shown if a collision with a person detected is imminent. The symbol looks like a human male with energy beams radiating from his hands! It is meant to look like a man standing in the driving lane. ![Pedestrian Warning Symbol 1](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Pedestrian_warning_1.gif)![Pedestrian detected indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Pedestrian-detected-indicator.gif)If a different display type is chosen, and a collision with a person detected is imminent, the symbol to the left will be shown inside the display. It looks like a more generic human with sound waves coming out of him or her. It is meant to indicate radar beams bouncing off the person. ![Night vision deer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Night-vision-deer.gif)These systems are generally capable of detecting animals as well, and some manufacturers add the image to the left to separate animal from pedestrian detection. As a driver, your reaction will likely be very, very similar. Ideally, since the detection system exists the brakes will be applied automatically. Regardless, please apply the brakes yourself and avoid running them over! Of course if you’re reading this after the fact, its a bit late! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, energy beams, lines, man, Pedestrian Warning Indicator symbols, sound waves --- ### [BMW’s Display Key Fob Can Be Recharged!](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/11/bmws-display-key-fob-can-be-recharged/) **Published:** November 11, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## A Rechargeable Key Fob In an absolute first, as well as a “why didn’t anyone do this before” moment, BMW is making a new key fob that holds a rechargeable battery. With key fobs constantly dying in push button start cars, this is an idea that is long overdue. ### Followed by a step back … Unfortunately, the mechanical key is not integrated into the fob and must be carried separately, however, to unlock the door if a driver misses the need to recharge. I guess the rechargeable battery takes the needed space?? ![BMW Display Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW-Display-Key.gif)The key fob in question is BMW’s Display Key (right), thus far available only in the 7-Series starting with the 2015 model year. The display offers additional functionality and ‘cool’. The display also deactivates when charge gets low, a useful hint to recharge. Recharging is accomplished ![BMW Charge Port](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BMW-Charge-Port.gif)with a micro USB port on the remote (arrow, above), a micro USB cable and a USB port in the center console of the car. The remote has a home it can be slipped into nearby for safekeeping (right). Our interest of course is primarily in the recharge feature. We will thus take this opportunity to recommend that every manufacturer making push button start cars migrate to this option. USB ports are already standard. However, please keep a mechanical key inside the fob itself. People are people and they will forget to recharge or simply not get to it in time. There must not be a need to remember where the mechanical key is! We can pretty much promise that there will be confusion as to the need for the extra key, and will get dropped in a drawer and forgotten. An actual display is an expensive advance that is really not needed. There are other ways a key fob can announce a need for a charge, as is already done. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** 7-Series, BMW, key fob, recharge, remote, USB port --- ### [Moronic Video Shows Autopiloted Tesla with No Driver](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/11/moronic-video-shows-autopiloted-tesla-with-no-driver/) **Published:** November 11, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Moron at the Wheel Just a few weeks ago (2015), we castigated Mercedes marketers for posting a video ad showing one of their vehicles being driven autonomously with the driver in the back seat working. What really got to us was that the ad featured a baby in the driver’s seat, and facing forward! Our argument was that someone out there would be stupid enough to replicate it. That post is here. ### The Proof This week, a truly complete moron recorded his Tesla operating in Autopilot on a Dutch highway. And he did the recording from the back with the driver’s seat empty. Hopefully he can be found and arrested. The idea behind autonomous vehicles is to make roads and driving safer in the belief that computers and sensors will handle emergencies better than humans. We are a long, long way from that utopia. We have always needed to protect ourselves from bad drivers, but autonomous operation has produced a totally new class of morons operating vehicles. To be clear, Tesla has done nothing to encourage this type of stunt. But we will use this opportunity to once again to call on marketers to stop encouraging this behavior, as recent ads from Mercedes, Nissan and Infiniti have done. We originally included a link to the video as proof that we didn’t make this, but its been pulled by the publisher. If you are interested to see it, try searching YouTube. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** autonomous, autopilot, Infiniti, Mercedes, Nissan, Tesla --- ### [Reflexes or Programming: Which Would You Choose?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/08/reflexes-or-programming-which-would-you-choose/) **Published:** August 27, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Reflexes or Programming I recently had a run in with a large delivery truck that started out of a driveway unexpectedly, while a passenger and myself were distracted for a moment. The truck stopped in front of us, and did not make a move forward or back. ![Auto Braking Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/11/auto_braking_indicator_symbol.gif)There was no accident. We both looked up, let out an audible gasp, and a quick twist of the steering wheel sent us around it. I wondered immediately a number of things, but first and foremost, what would a collision avoidance system have done? In most cases, it would have braked. In truth, there are many times that braking may be the best choice for avoiding a problem on the road. And times when it may not! Sometimes steering and braking. Sometimes accelerating! Many times, some combination of all the functions of a vehicle are needed. Smarter people than me are working very, very hard and developing crazy good technology to keep us all safe on the road. In the situation described above, I believe an auto braking function would have resulted in a crash at low speed. And since the truck had in fact intruded into our path, and while I believe there would have been a collision, at least the driver of the truck would have been faulted! I believe that my instincts and reaction were correct: there was not time to stop, but there was time to steer! I can prove only the second part, since a collision was avoided. But I am left to wonder if programming can in fact replicate actual human instinct. Of course, development is advancing beyond collision avoidance and moving to full autonomy. And the car would not have been distracted and likely braked before we spotted the truck. ### The Proof? As if in response to my musings, within a few days *Automotive News* published an article titled “Why autonomous cars should drive the way we do”. Author Krishnan M. Anantharaman nails the problem, stating “As drivers, we’re never as comfortable as when we or someone with the same risk tolerance and driving style is at the wheel.” He is in effect telling his readers that the developers of autonomous cars are going beyond function and taking into account that each of us “must feel comfortable with the decisions those cars make on when to brake, how fast to accelerate, when to pass or how fast to take a turn.” I hope they succeed… Without telling him I intended this article, I asked my passenger if he thought there would have been time to stop. He said yes! In effect, we disagreed on the details of the situation: the distance the truck had intruded into the road and the distance between the truck and ourselves. And for the record, he was at greater risk – the truck had entered from the right. My internal computer opted to steer, which worked. His internal computer would have opted for the brake, which we cannot test. We wish the developers of autonomous vehicles the very best of luck! Mr. Anantharaman’s essentially concludes that my friend and I will choose very different autonomous vehicles in the future. Assuming there is a choice, I want programming with reflexes! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** autonomous vehicle, collission avoidance, programming, reflexes, self-driving --- ### [Wait, you were locked IN the car?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/03/wait-you-were-locked-in-the-car/) **Published:** March 18, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Locked IN??](#Locked_IN) - [A Closer Look](#A_Closer_Look) - [Its Not About Age](#Its_Not_About_Age) ## Locked IN?? A few months ago, an item out of New Zealand relayed a story of an older couple who spent 13 hours locked inside their new keyless start Mazda, and nearly died. They had left the key fob outside the car and mistakenly thought that it was the only way to unlock the car. I initially let the story pass without comment feeling it would be a relatively rare occurrence. However, I recently overheard a lunchtime conversation, again about someone locked inside a keyless, or push button start, BMW. Only this time those locked in were in their twenties! Their friends had used the remote to lock the car as a joke, and try as they might, those inside could not find a way out. In fact, they swore there was no way out! ### A Closer Look ![Mazda Inside Lock Switch](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mazda_lock.gif)Lets get something out of the way first: there is *always* an unlock option inside the car. *Any car.* Keep looking! In fact, in most cases any door can simply be opened from the inside regardless of a locked condition. If the manual is in the glove box, consult it! The switch for the Mazda is shown to the right with open and closed padlock images. Now to the New Zealand case. The overriding assumption is that the root cause of the problem was twofold. First, that the dealer did not fully explain the features of the car, and second, that the couple were confused by new technology because of their age (65 and 68). ### Its Not About Age Both assumptions are completely false. We’ve said this [here before](%20https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/08/dazed-and-confused-automakers-education-dilemma/ "Dazed and confused: automakers education dilemma") and it bears repeating: people learn by doing not by having things explained to them. The dealer could easily have gone over the locks with the older couple as well as a dozen other features that would have been new to them. Learning comes with experience, hopefully not as extreme as what these folks went through. And for the record, they had left the manual in their house. As to age, anyone is capable of being confused by new technology. Anyone. Our twenty-somethings put the lie to age being an excuse. And while the car did not belong to them, the car’s owners, who are only a few years older, also could not find an unlock mechanism inside the car! We know that confusion and assumptions kept our New Zealanders inside their car. But just what was the problem with the BMW? A 2009 X3 to be exact. ![BMW Inside Lock Switch](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BMW_lock_switch.gif)Well, looking through the owner’s manual, we find the answer. The unlock switch, while plainly marked with the image of a door with a key in it, is placed surprisingly in the center of the dashboard just below the emergency flasher switch! Not on the doors, where our twenty somethings assumed it should be! And frankly where I had assumed it would be. If this is a driver’s first BMW, the lock switch is in a truly mysterious location. There are a number of possible reasons for placing an unlock switch in the center of the car. Perhaps to give both front seat occupants access. Perhaps avoid the reflexive lock action many drivers employ that can override the outside handle button if the fob is accidentally left inside, even if it is in range. Regardless, that’s where it is in newer BMW models, and there is one somewhere in every other car made. If you think you’re locked inside, please keep looking! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** age, BMW, door image with key, door lock, key fob, keyless, lock switch, locked in, Mazda, new technology, open and closed padlock images, push button start --- ### [A Tale of Four Drivers – And the Car Dealers That Failed Them](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/03/a-tale-of-four-drivers-and-the-dealers-that-failed-them/) **Published:** March 4, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Four Drivers](#Four_Drivers) - [Number 1](#Number_1) - [Number 2](#Number_2) - [Number 3](#Number_3) - [Number 4](#Number_4) ## Four Drivers Car dealers found themselves on the wrong side of three customers who contacted us over the last week or so. They, plus a fourth who skipped his dealer, have something to teach those of us in the auto industry. ### ![Key Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/key_warning_symbol_2.gif)Number 1 Our first case involved a dying key fob. Fortunately, her car continued to start but the locks had begun to misbehave. She’s a personal friend and relayed the problem in casual conversation. I recommended a new battery for the fob, and as she was bringing the car in for a recall the next day, she would note the problem. When she dropped off the car, she asked to have the fob’s battery replaced. They took care of the recall and failed to replace the battery, so back to the dealer she went. Its truly small consolation – they had the car! – but she did get the battery for free. Our next two revolve around instrument panels. Not traditional warning lights, but rather messaging that has become so prevalent over the last several years. In each case, these drivers contacted their dealers asking what they were seeing. Service personnel had no idea. So they took to the web and found us. ### ![Smart instrument panel](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mini_inst_panel.gif)Number 2 The first car, a Smart Pulse, had begun a daily countdown past a missed service interval, which to an untrained eye looked rather intimidating. Add to this that the dealer didn’t know what the countdown meant, and the result was a very anxious driver. An example is shown to the right, has a wrench and a -3 (days). Its a bit difficult to see, but it took only a few minutes in the vehicles owner’s manual to decipher the answer. ### ![Fiat instument panel](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Fiat_inst_panel.gif)Number 3 Our second instrument panel from a Fiat had also begun displaying information that the car’s owner had not previously seen. In this case, the driver had accidentally changed the display herself. The panel was now showing average miles to the gallon, mpg, which was in lower case. The “g” in the font used really looked like a “9”. She sent a photo shown to the right. Again, a few minutes in the owner’s manual turned up the answer. ### Number 4 Our fourth driver didn’t actually have a problem, but when I relayed the stories, he laughed and said he would have called AAA! He spends that money every year, and by gosh they would be his first choice. So what do we take from these incidents? The first and best lesson is that only one of these drivers, the Smart owner, consulted their owner’s manuals. And he did not dig deep enough or understand what he read (he didn’t say). The first three all made calls to their dealer. The fourth would have gone to AAA. Every new system added by auto manufacturers is backed up by an equally new entry in the manual and it is assumed that this is where a driver will turn. And understand. They don’t… Manufacturers are in a continual struggle to bring their customers up to speed on their vehicles, and from our perspective continue to fail. Showing a new owner a feature will never replace experiencing it for the first, second or third time. In our examples here, changeable instrument panel displays are a good idea on paper but less so in practice. For all the training and experience, service personnel are only human. And in these incidents, their failings are left in full display. And at first blush, they may not take the time to problem solve. I say at first blush because they are not identified and do not have the opportunity to tell their side. Which is the second lesson. Manufacturers also continue to struggle to keep their own personnel up to speed. Our largest concern in these examples is the failure to replace a key fob battery. We are moving inexorably towards all cars being equipped with push button start capability, and a non-working key fob is in our minds a safety concern. It will likely take a lawsuit from a stranded motorist to drive this point home. Every service person across the industry must make sure that their customers have new key fob batteries once a year. And third, while a manual was available, the Internet was chosen for a search for an answer instead! This is where drivers increasingly turn for help. We, and others like us, are happy to help. In the meantime, automakers surely want to simplify their products. Add all the features you want, but with an eye towards making them simple to use, experience and understand. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** AAA, dealer, display, Fiat, instrument panel, key fob, owners manual, push button start, Smart Pulse --- ### [New Car Problem? Your Dealer Wants the Call, No Matter Whose Frustration](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/09/new-car-problem-your-dealer-wants-the-call-no-matter-whose-frustration/) **Published:** September 23, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## A New Car Problem It is an odd conundrum. Car dealers desperately wish that all drivers understood everything about their cars. And yet, given the alternative, the same dealers wants drivers to call them for answers whenever questions come up. Any call is an opportunity to sell service, even warranty service, and the associated relationship and even dependency this builds between driver and dealer. However, there is an unrecognized danger here that has been experienced in the industry before. Customer fatigue. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Toyota correctly read into the frustrations of high-line automobile customers, principally those of Mercedes and BMW. Their vehicles, test beds for the latest and greatest features, tended to spend an inordinate amount in service bays. The end result was an entirely new line of vehicles that snared a lion’s share of the luxury car market by naming reliability, and thus customer convenience, as its mantra. Unfortunately, that line, Lexus, while having raised service standards, now subscribes to those old mantras. What is developing today, while different in scope, draws a close parallel to the events that resulted in the creation of the Lexus brand, not to mention Infiniti and Acura. The latest advanced features, while generally quite reliable, are not immune to requiring service. And many of these feature require a new level of driver participation. Navigation systems and Bluetooth connection requirements for example. The problems experienced by drivers with the MyFord Touch system, while extreme, will hopefully serve to open some eyes in the industry. Turning the car into a rolling computer requires a level of knowledge that many, if not most, drivers do not have the time or patience to attain, and that may be simply out of reach for some. So manufacturers struggle with wanting their customers dependent upon them, and simultaneously with educating those same drivers on the latest features. All too many drivers are frustrated, angry and at times even afraid of their vehicles. The landscape is ripe for a manufacturer who can find a new path to building cars that manage to include the latest and greatest while making their drivers a seamlessly connected part of the system. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Acura, Bluetooth, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, Mercedes, MyFord Touch, navigation, Toyota --- ### [Dazed and Confused: Automakers' Education Dilemma](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/08/dazed-and-confused-automakers-education-dilemma/) **Published:** August 29, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Automakers’ Education Dilemma](#Automakers_Education_Dilemma) - [Learn by Doing](#Learn_by_Doing) ## Automakers’ Education Dilemma Drivers and automotive service personnel are often very different animals. But they share one trait. New technologies have them all dazed and confused: drivers trying to understand those technologies and service personnel saddled with trying to explain them, and getting those explanations to stick. Despite years of failure, car companies continue to believe that education is the way to go. Over the last 12 months, Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, and Lexus have all set or reset education initiatives. Just like those that have come and gone, these new initiatives will likely fail, leaving all involved still dazed and confused. The question must finally be asked. What do car companies know about education? Given the continued difficulties they face when introducing new features to consumers, the answer would have to be very, very little. The reality is they know nothing about education, just as educators know nothing of building cars! Please do not misunderstand. We will not advocate for the improvement of consumer education. If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, then the automobile industry is already suffering from a collective insanity. So why does education fail? We can think of two major failings. First, we have seen salesmen and service personnel alike make the same fundamental mistake and whether or not you have recently purchased a new car, you have likely experienced it too. It’s the ‘watch this’ problem. All of us have had someone sit down at a computer to ‘show us’ how to do something. We watch the results on the screen while someone else’s fingers manipulate the keyboard and mouse. In the end, we are left with absolutely no idea what was done to get to the result. Still, that’s not the real reason education doesn’t work. The question is, how do any of us actually learn? Think of what you remember from school. Any school. Not easy is it? ### Learn by Doing So, the second reason is that in fact, we learn by doing. And repeating. Over and over. So, a driver will learn how to connect a new cell phone to his infotainment system by connecting at least three of them. Hopefully in rapid succession. A driver will finally understand what to do when the tire pressure warning light comes on the fourth time she has to deal with it. Unfortunately, all that information can and will be lost with the passage of time. And time will pass between the sightings of a trouble light or the need to connect a new phone. So, what is a car company to do? How about an infotainment system that does a show and tell on connecting a new phone. The instructions are out there and accessible to a connected infotainment system. And yes, we said ‘tell’: verbal instructions as well as on-screen visuals. How about connecting that voice to the instrument panel to that same infotainment system and having it give at least a rudimentary explanation for that warning light that just came on? Either could easily include an option to call the nearest dealer or roadside assistance for help. Now those would be steps in the right direction, unless the car companies are not actually tired of frustrated drivers and service personnel. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** automakers, education, infotainment, tire pressure light --- ### [Engine Oil Level and Sensor Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/08/engine-oil-sensor-and-level-indicators/) **Published:** August 4, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Engine Oil Level ![Check oil level indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Check-oil-level-indicator.gif)![Engine Oil Level Sensor](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/08/oil_level_SenSor.gif "oil_level_Sensor")![Oil pressure sensor malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/oil_pressure_trouble_indicator.gif)![Oil Level Sensor Failure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/oil_level_sensor_failure.gif)These are alternative to or in addition to *Engine Oil Level Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). They are used by a handful of manufacturers. The added [text](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols") or images point the way. Despite the **yellow/amber** color, these two symbols should be addressed as soon as possible. The exclamation point added to the oil can is also a *Sensor Malfunction Indicator* and is shown in **red** or **yellow/amber**. In these cases, the oil level cannot be sensed by the vehicle. More below… - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The first, with the wrench or spanner on one side, is a warning to check the oil level. If the vehicle tracks the mileage since the previous oil change, the light is a warning that an oil change is due. The second, with the word SENSOR in it, says that the vehicle can no longer warn you if the oil level or pressure drops dangerously low. The wavy line is meant to indicate ‘level’ and the drop represents oil. This symbol should frankly be red as either condition can severely damage your engine and make for a very bad day. Have your dealer or authorized service center repair it immediately. ### More Versions ![Engine Oil level Minimum Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/08/oil_level_mimimum.gif "oil_level_mimimum")![Low oil level indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Low-oil-level.gif)The same symbol with the added text MIN, says that the engine’s oil level has dropped to its minimum level for safe operation. Alternatively, the symbol shown as a dip stick with a drop of oil falling from it in **red** also indicates that the oil level is too low. In either case, add some oil as soon as you can or better yet, use this as an opportunity to get an oil and filter change. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, dip stick, drop of oil, Engine Oil Warning Indicator, min, oil can, oil drop, oil level, oil sensor, spanner, text indicator, wavy line, wrench --- ### [Automotive Warning Lights: Scrap the Useless System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/07/automotive-warning-lights-scrap-a-useless-system/) **Published:** July 26, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Is There Any Value in Current Dashboard Symbols?](#Is_There_Any_Value_in_Current_Dashboard_Symbols) - [What Should We Do Instead?](#What_Should_We_Do_Instead) - [More lights?](#More_lights) ## Is There Any Value in Current Dashboard Symbols? Recent discussions in the automotive press (since deleted) have railed on the uselessness of the check engine light or called for an outright ban of the light and other automotive warning lights. And they’re on to something. Lets face it. Scrap the useless system. The current and growing crop of automotive warning lights, including the check engine light, without the associated fault code or codes says nothing, to the driver in particular. However, in point of fact, the entire warning and indicator light system suffers from the very same problem: - What is an oil light without an oil gauge? - What is a charging system light without a volt or amp meter? - What is an ABS light without a fault code? - What are any of the hundreds of other lights without more information? ### What Should We Do Instead? Of course, fault codes, gauges and meters are only of use to those with the ability to interpret them, which is the source of the ‘idiot light’ system in the first place. But the plain fact is that today’s vehicles have the capability to display not only an indicator light and fault code, but also an explanation of what is actually wrong in plain language AND what needs to be done at that moment: - Can the car be driven under the condition? - Does the car need to be towed? - Is there a REAL danger of loss of control? - Etc., etc., etc. Unfortunately, it is not likely that any manufacturer will step up and risk giving more detailed information to lay people out of liability fears. But the system as it exists now runs the real risk of needlessly frightening drivers with the circus of indicator and warning lights that can pop up at the drop of a gas cap. And sometimes two and three lights at a time. ### More lights? Further, with 20, 30 and even more indicators on instrument panels today, is there not a risk of saturation? The 2017 Audi Q7 has over 100 lights or combinations of lights that may be shown! When is enough enough? Every new system added to a vehicle is met with a new indicator and or acronym that, despite the best industry efforts, remain a mystery to the average driver. Seriously, most drivers need to get the kids to school and get themselves to their jobs. They are not car people and simply have too much on their plate as it is. Even experienced service personnel have to search their memory banks to correctly identify the meaning of some of the more obscure acronyms (AFS does NOT start with ‘Automatic’… ). Should the industry expect more from drivers? Seriously, before someone freaks out behind the wheel let’s stop throwing new lights at every new vehicle add-on and consider some alternatives. At the very least, new and existing lights should be accompanied by real and useful information. And since drivers should NOT be reading while driving, how about having the vehicle talk to the driver by voice? With all the discussion surrounding driver distraction and the integration of Siri and other voice command systems into infotainment systems, we are not so far from this ‘Eyes Free’ solution. It’s just a little to the left, in the instrument panel… ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** ABS, Automotive Warning Lights, charging system light, check engine, instrument panel light, oil light --- ### [Clogged Air Filter Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/07/clogged-air-filter-indicator/) **Published:** July 23, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Clogged Air Filter ![Clogged Air Filter Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/air_filter_clogged_indicator.gif "air_filter_clogged_indicator")This is a *Clogged Air Filter Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). It means that the internal combustion engine’s air filter or air cleaner is clogged and is in need of replacement. It is not usually critical, but replace it or have it replaced as soon as possible for proper engine performance and fuel economy. - **Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The filter removes dirt and debris carried by the outside air before it can reach the combustion chambers. The symbol includes arrows meant to represent airflow and the direction of airflow though dots, which represent the filter. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrows, car symbol, Clogged Air Filter, dashboard warning symbol, dots, indicator --- ### [Engine or Transmission Electronics Fault Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/07/engine-fault-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** July 22, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Engine or Transmission Fault ![Engine Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/spanner_service_indicator.gif "engine_fault_indicator")This is an *Engine* or *Transmission Electronics Fault Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). Another catch-all symbol, the car with a wrench or spanner in it – which looks like a half moon on a pole – points to a problem with the engine or transmission electronics. The vehicle may default to an emergency operation mode, which provides an opportunity to bring it to your dealer or qualified service center under its own power, albeit likely reduced. - **But first, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Service reminder indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Service-indicator.gif)The symbol showing a vehicle with a wrench or spanner inside it is also used as an electronics fault warning. However, some manufacturers use the very same symbol as a service reminder only. If the vehicle is operating properly, and its been a long time since its last oil service, this may be the only issue. Consult your owners manual to be sure and [click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/maintenance-required-indicator/). ![Engine electronics indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Engine-electronics.gif)This symbol is used as an *Engine Electronics Fault Indicator* only. It is seen as a rectangle with a wavy or ragged line inside. Whether or not any change in the vehicle operation is seen, the fault should be checked out by a good service shop as soon as possible. Note that with either symbol, an issue with electronics can sometimes be resolved be shutting the vehicle down and restarting. Its worth a shot… The symbol may also indicate a fault in the vehicle’s immobilizer system electronics or fuel filter issues, which will also require a qualified service center to repair. In effect, this symbol is a Check Engine Light, but some manufacturers use it to separate emissions issues ([Check Engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/)) from the others noted here (Engine Fault). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, car with a wrench in it, electronics, engine fault indicator, fuel filter, half moon on a pole, rectangle, spanner, warning symbol, wavy or ragged line, wrench --- ### [Brake Assist System (BAS) and Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/07/brake-assist-and-anti-slip-regulatio-fault-indicator/) **Published:** July 19, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Brake Assist ![Slip and Brake Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ASR_BAS_fault_indicator.gif "ASR_BAS_fault_indicator")![Brake Assist and Stability Control Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/BAS_ASR_indicator.gif "BAS_ASR_indicator")The picture [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"), and the acronyms in the text fault [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols") shown next to it, both mean *Brake Assist System* ([BAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) and *Electronic Anti-Slip Regulation* ([ASR](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), which is a Stability and Traction Control system. Any problem with the Brake Assist System shuts down the ASR, since ASR requires that all brake functions are operating properly for its own proper operation. The picture is of a tire with a double-ended arrow in it meant to suggest the tire and the vehicle it is attached to rolling or moving. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The Brake Assist system helps in emergency braking situations when the driver can’t push the brake pedal hard enough. A sensor recognizes the attempt at full braking and transmits the signal calling for full brake pressure from the hydraulic booster reducing the stopping distance. Remember that these advanced systems come into play in extreme driving conditions, such as rounding a curve excessively fast. The brakes will continue to operate normally with the enhancements shut down. So, your vehicle is safe to drive under most normal conditions. Contact your dealer or authorized repair facility for repairs as soon as possible. ### Related Symbol ![ESP / BAS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/esp_bas_indicator.gif)Note that BAS/ASR are essentially the same as ESP/BAS, but be aware of the acronyms. You can [**learn more about ESP/BAS here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/esp-bas-trouble-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** anti-slip regulation, Brake Assist System, car symbol, Dashboard warning light, double-ended arrow, fault indicator, rolling tire, tire --- ### [Rear Active Steer (RAS) Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/07/rear-active-steer-ras-fault-indicator/) **Published:** July 19, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Rear Active Steer ![Rear Active Steer Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Rear_Active_Steer_indicator.gif "Rear_Active_Steer_indicator")This is a *Rear Active Steer ([RAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) Fault Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols"). When active and working properly, the electronically-controlled system steers the vehicle using all four wheels. The light illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the system, in which case the RAS function will have stopped. The vehicle’s ordinary front steering will operate normally and the vehicle can be driven safely. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The RAS will also be turned off – and thus turning the warning light on – if an engine or brake fault is detected. If either the Check Engine or the ABS light is on, address them first with your dealer. The Rear Active Steering will also be disabled if a Traction or Stability Control fault is detected. If these warning lights are active, have them addressed first. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, fault indicator, RAS, Rear Active Steer --- ### [Lambda Sensor Warning Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/07/lambda-sensor-warning-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** July 18, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Lambda Sensor ![Lambda Sensor Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/lambda_indicator.gif "lambda_indicator")This is the *Lambda Sensor Warning Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). The symbol says that the exhaust gas oxygen sensor is dirty or inoperative. The vehicle should not be driven for any length of time in this condition as this sensor is key to controlling the oxygen to fuel ratio in your engine. The Greek letter lambda looks like an upside down Y and it is shown in a triangle. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The symbol is an odd mix of **green** and **yellow/amber** colors, not to mention a letter from the Greek alphabet, and is seen only in older vehicles. **Yellow/amber** is a warning color while **green** is intended to inform and not to warn. The Check Engine Light is used to covers this fault in later models. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, green, indicator symbol, Lambda Sensor Warning, oxygen sensor, triangle, upside down Y --- ### [Engine Start-Stop Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/07/engine-start-stop-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** July 15, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Engine Start-Stop ![Engine Start Stop Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ENG_ASTOP_indicator.gif "ENG_ASTOP_indicator")![Engine Start Stop Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ENG_ASTOP_fault_indicator.gif "ENG_ASTOP_fault_indicator")These are *Engine Start-Stop Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols"). The abbreviations actually stand for Engine (ENG Auto Stop (A-STOP)). **Green** indicates that the engine has been shut off, while the light in **yellow/amber** indicates a malfunction in the system. The engine remains running and the vehicle can be driven. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Developed for hybrid vehicles, Start-Stop systems are now in use in vehicles with gas engines as a fuel saving measure. The engine is shut down at stop lights, etc., and re-started automatically when the gas pedal in depressed. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, ENG A-STOP, Engine Auto Stop, Engine Start-Stop Indicator symbols, fuel saving --- ### [Transmission Warning Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/01/transmission-warning-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** January 6, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Transmission ![Transmission Warning Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/01/transmission.gif "transmission")This odd tuning fork-on-wheels-looking image is a *Transmission Warning Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Transmission Warning Indicator"). It belongs to a supercar so most drivers will never get the chance to see this one, which is good as the image is nearly impossible to interpret. The light can indicate an actual transmission system malfunction, or high transmission or clutch temperatures. The gap in the upper part of the image is likely meant to represent the clutch. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below. Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Is the light blinking?? The light blinks if a malfunction in the transmission system occurs and the vehicle may become undrivable. This will clearly need your dealer’s expertise or that of a qualified repair shop. If it comes on steadily, the transmission or clutch may be overheated. Allow the vehicle to idle until the light goes out. Your dealer should be consulted if this happens regularly. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, gap, high transmission or clutch temperatures, symbol, Transmission Warning Indicator, tuning fork-on-wheels --- ### [Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/continuously-variable-transmission-cvt-indicator/) **Published:** December 4, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Continuously Variable Transmission ![Continuously Variable Transmission Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CVT_indicator.gif "CVT_indicator")This is a *Continuously Variable Transmission ([CVT](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols"). In a vehicle equipped with a CVT, the indicator comes on only for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on. An actual problem with the CVT will ultimately trigger the [Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/malfunction-indicator-light/ "Malfunction Indicator") (see the link for more), which will tell you nothing useful and require a call to your dealer or authorized service center for service. - **Before moving on, is this truly your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, Continuously Variable Transmission, CVT, Indicator Light, Malfunction Indicator --- ### [Owner Manual Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/11/owner-manual-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** November 19, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Owner Manual ![Owners Manual Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/11/manual.gif "manual")![Check manual indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Manual.gif)These are *Owner Manual Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols")s. The image of an open book with a letter ‘i’ or exclamation point inside indicates that the driver should reference the owner’s manual. It is generally associated with the display of a text message or a series of text messages shown in center message display on the instrument panel. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Unfortunately, the driver may need the manual to discover what the image means! If you need a copy of your manual, you can find electronic versions for many makes and models [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/owners-manuals/ "Owners Manuals"). Some links can point you to printed manuals as well, if you prefer. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, indicator symbol, letter I, magazine, open book, open book image, owners manual --- ### [Least Distracting Typefaces – Is This the Plan?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/11/least-distracting-typefaces-is-this-the-plan/) **Published:** November 6, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Least Distracting Typefaces In late September, 2012, an item reported by Automotive News stated that a group at MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) was doing a study on typefaces that would mitigate driver distraction. That is, typefaces that would be the least distracting. Sure enough, a bit of additional exploration turned up work at the MIT Age Lab conducted along with the New England University Transportation Center and Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. The exploratory study wanted to see if “certain type styles can reduce glance time — the time away from watching the road when driving while interacting with in-vehicle displays.” (see the press release here) So, in a period of time when State legislatures are banning text messaging using cell phones because of the dangers, private companies – with a clear vested interest – and universities are studying how to reduce the time it takes to read text produced by in-car displays! Is this really the best we can come up with? Has common sense left the building permanently alongside Elvis? The press release linked above actually cites National Highway Transportation Safety Administration statistics stating that 26,000 crashes reported to police in 2010 “involved adjusting a device/control integral to the vehicle” and that “glances longer than two seconds are correlated with an increased crash/near-crash risk.” ### Is There a Better Way? While the intent of the research is laudable, wouldn’t it make more sense to remove text altogether? If a GPS system can give audible turn by turn directions, can’t text be shifted to spoken word? Glance time would drop to zero and maybe 26,000 crashes would be eliminated, not simply reduced. Seriously, lets teach cars how to talk about itself, not just where the nearest pizza shop is. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** driver distraction, MIT, Monotype Imaging Holdings, New England University Transportation Center, text messages, type faces, typeface --- ### [Start/Stop System Function and Trouble Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/10/startstop-system-trouble-indicators/) **Published:** October 15, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Start/Stop System ![Start/Stop Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Starter_SyStem_indicator_2.gif "starter_system_indicator_2")![Start Stop system trouble indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Start-Stop-indicator-4.gif)![Starter System Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Starter_SyStem_indicator.gif)![i-stop warning indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/i-stop-warning-indicator.gif)These are *Start/Stop System Function and Trouble Indicator* symbols. The first picture symbol, an exclamation point in a circular arrow, is used in Canada and overseas. U.S. models use the third version in text. Despite the term “Starter System”, it does not indicate a bad starter motor, but rather a problem with the Start/Stop system. The *i-stop System* works in the same manner but under an odd name.  These indicators may also flash when indicating they are indicating a malfunction. - **Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on!** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ### More Versions ![Start stop fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Start-stop-fault-indicator3.gif)The circle shaped arrow or double arrow is a standard icon for Start/Stop systems, whether it indicates a problem or simply says the system is on or off. The exclamation point, however, does indicate a problem with the system. The strike through indicates the system is off. If it flashes, there is a fault in the system. ![Start Stop Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/start_stop_malfunction_indicator.gif)![start stop indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/start-stop-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Start-stop-indicator.gif)![Auto start stop symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Auto-start-stop3.gif)![Start stop system off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/start-stop-off-indicator.gif)![ECO start stop off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ECO-start-stop-off-4.gif)![Start stop off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Start-Stop-off2.gif)This image with the ‘A’ inside and the exclamation point outside is used in Europe. The ‘A’ stands for Automatic Start/Stop, as its function takes place without a driver’s intervention. Note that if a problem with the system occurs, the vehicle can be operated normally. It will simply function without the fuel saving benefit of the Start/Stop and your dealer will need to be contacted. ![Intelligent Stop Start Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/intelligent_stop_start_indicator.gif)![Auto Stop indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Auto-Stop-indicator.gif)![Auto stop indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Auto-stop-indicator-3.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Auto-stop-indicator-2.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Auto-start-stop-indicator.gif)![i-stop indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/i-stop-indicator.gif)Start/Stop systems are fuel saving systems that allow a gasoline-powered engine to shut down at typical idle times, such as at red lights, and restart with the touch of the gas pedal. If a problem occurs, the engine can be restarted using the Start/Stop button. The images to the left are more variation. The first adds the Economy abbreviation ECO inside the circling arrow to make the point that, when operating, the system adds to fuel economy. It represents an Intelligent Start/Stop System, which is no more than a naming inconsistency. The second simply notes that the Start Stop, or Auto Stop, system is active. ![Stop Start Ready Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/stop_start_indicator.gif)![Stop Start Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/stop_start_off_indicator.gif)These two black and white indicators will ultimately be driving drivers nuts. On, off, crossed out or not? The images are being used in message centers found between the dials on instrument clusters, which makes this a departure from our attention to the red, amber, green and blue icons used on the remainder of the instrument panel. The image on the left says the engine is ready to restart. The image on the right indicates the Start/Stop system is turned off. In this case, a button or switch somewhere on the dashboard with a similar symbol can be found and pushed to reactivate the system. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** automatic, black and white, car symbol, circular arrow, crossed out, ECO, exclamation point, Start/Stop System, Starter System, Trouble Indicator --- ### [Side Airbag Off Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/10/side-airbag-off-indicators/) **Published:** October 14, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Side Airbags ![Side Airbag Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/10/side_airbag_off_indicator_2.gif "side_airbag_off_indicator_2")![Side Airbag Off Text Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/10/side_airbag_off_indicator.gif "side_airbag_off_indicator")These are *Side Airbag Off Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols"). The picture symbol is found in vehicles sold in Canada. It shows a man in a seat belt next to an oval airbag with an X through it. The [text](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Indicator Symbols") version is found in U.S. vehicles. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** If this light comes on when there is not someone sitting in the passenger seat, have the airbag checked by your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. The only time the the airbag should be off is when sensors in the seat does not detect enough weight in the seat. The force of an airbag deployment can harm small adults and children, so the air bag is intended to remain off unless adequate weight is detected on the seat. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, intrument panel Indicator, man in seat belt, oval, Side Airbag Off, warning light, X --- ### [The Futility of a Convertible Top Trouble Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/10/the-futility-of-a-convertible-top-trouble-light/) **Published:** October 3, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Convertible Top Trouble Light This past summer (2013), I was fortunate to pick up a pre-owned convertible with a power soft top. The experience has resulted in, first a new power top [warning light](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2013/09/power-top-trouble-indicator-symbol/ "Power Top Trouble Indicator Symbol") being introduced to the website and second, a refresher course on the lack of utility that most of today’s automotive [warning lights ](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols")offer drivers. ![Convertible Top Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/01/top-indicator2.gif)The power top on my car is quirky and well past its warranty, but being a hands-on guy, I am generally able to deal with any issues that crop up. It sometimes stops near the end of the opening process. The top has gotten confused during the closing process, dropping the rear portion of the top before the storage cover is closed. It may start to open and decide not to! These issues usually require only a moment’s rest and a restart, although in the second case, a manual lift of the rear portion of the top is required. But the resulting warning light is what I would like to discuss. ### The Warning Light? What does it tell me that I don’t already know? Nothing! The top is not fully closed? No kidding! It is not fully open? Really? How could I have guessed! Further, the instrument panel features a small rectangular message center that will actually spell out – wait for it – “Soft top not fully closed.” Oh thank you… This, of course, was a golden opportunity for the manufacturer to perhaps offer a diagnosis, such as to suggest that an actuator is weak and should be replaced, or a power supply is malfunctioning, etc. But instead, the message center reflects the useless warning light and tells me the obvious. I do not envy the task of creating warning lights, chimes, buzzers and messages that provide necessary information as well keep a company’s liability at bay. Given this website, I have spent some time thinking about these issues. But if the industry is to remain saddled to the warning light paradigm, it seems to me that at minimum, a good deal more thought could go into the information being revealed in message centers. In the case of a power top, what failed? Why? Was there user error? Is there an actual mechanical, electrical or hydraulic problem needing attention? With other warning lights, answers to those types of questions and more could be offered. For instance, can the car be driven??? Clearly each system and system light would need specialized attention and specialized messaging, which adds to costs. But as it stands, drivers are left with little choice but spend time at a service center, regardless of actual need or of seriousness of a problem. All these lights and chimes and buzzers are more closely related to the boy who cried wolf than anything useful in the daily life of the driving public. The end result is that a truly serious warning could be and often is ignored. For the record, the problems with the top are resolved. If you’re working on yours, this video might be helpful. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** automotive, convertible, Futile warning light, instrument panel, message center, power yop, warning light --- ### [Think You Locked Your Keys in the Trunk? Maybe Not…](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/09/think-you-locked-your-keys-in-the-trunk-maybe-not/) **Published:** September 15, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Locked Your Keys in the Trunk? In the world of Push Button or Keyless Start cars, three calls are commonly received by service departments and roadside assistance operators: lock outs, dead key fob batteries and keys “locked” in the trunk or behind the rear hatch. ![Key Detected Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/key_found.gif)Of the three, the lock out is most likely to require an actual visit from roadside assistance. The second, a dead fob battery, has a backup plan that you can find here at DashboardSymbols.com or in your owner’s manual – if you can get into the car. The third, keys locked in the trunk or storage area, is usually a conceptual problem that is a result of the nature of “locked” when it comes to modern push button ignition systems. And of course the length of the explanation highlights one of the many problems associated with advanced technology. Perceived as user-friendly, the details can be more than confusing. So first, assuming, and yes we hate to use that word, that the battery in the fob is strong, closing the trunk with the fob inside does not lock your keys inside. Just as a driver can approach the car with the key fob in a pocket or purse and open a door with just a touch, there is also a touch spot or pad for the trunk. The difference is, of course, that a door has a handle to pull while a trunk does not. Thus a sense of panic can easily arise in a driver who has not routinely opened the trunk using the touch pad. Feel for it – it will generally be a raised or depressed, rubberized bit above the license plate. It is not visible unless you bend over and look for it. This takes us to the nature of “locked” on push button systems. A driver steps from his or her car and presses the lock button on the fob. The locks engage. However, he or she can approach the vehicle at any time and open it with just a touch, all because the vehicle is in constant communication with that key fob. The same is true for the trunk, even with the fob inside the trunk. ### So is the vehicle locked? Well yes – and no! If the driver is within range, *anyone* can walk up to vehicle and open it. However, most vehicles make it possible to lock all the doors from the inside, which overrides the touch system. This can result in a lockout, if the interior lock switch is engaged when exiting the car – and leaving the keys inside. This is roadside assistance time, unless you are fortunate enough to have OnStar, or an equivalent service. So just to confuse things further, many manufacturers have included a trunk lockout switch, usually located in the glove box. This allows a driver to lock the trunk with the switch, then manually lock the glove box and hand the key fob to a valet while keeping valuables protected. If *that* switch is engaged and the keys are in a closed trunk, its roadside assistance time again! Truly though, in the vast majority of situations, if you have dropped the keys into the trunk and closed it, relax. If you have a push-button start system, simply touch the pad above the license plate or on the lift handle of your rear hatch and the trunk lid or hatch will pop open. The video below will help as well. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** Dead key fob, keys locked in the trunk, lockout, OnStar, push button start, roadside assistance, trunk --- ### [Technology vs Distraction: Technology Charges On](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/08/technology-vs-distraction-technology-charges-on/) **Published:** August 11, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Technology vs Distraction Two recent articles, one in the *New York Times* and another from *Automotive News*, have been on our minds of late. Both discuss the issues of the driver distractions caused by new technologies, primarily touch screens. We noticed that there are potential solutions in the mix. One of the plusses that accompanies the knobs and levers now being replaced by touch screens is the very sense of touch that is conversely missing from ‘touch’ screens. A driver can reach for a knob with a single glance and know with its movement that an adjustment has been made. Unfortunately, auto makers are simply running out of real estate in the dashboard for new features, and a touch screen can accommodate the additions. The electronics can also receive software updates. As we noted in an [earlier article](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2013/04/two-second-rule-distraction-guidelines-seek-to-limit-eyes-on-text/ "Two Second Rule"), The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has set voluntary guidelines for touch-screen systems that call for a drivers’ attention be drawn for no more than two seconds at a time and 12 seconds total, which can be an eternity at 60 miles per hour. Solutions are few and far between, but Cadillac is using touch sensitive areas for some functions on its screens that vibrate a bit when manipulated to combat the attention problem. It is a step in the right direction. ### Distraction Former transportation secretary Ray LaHood was the subject of the New York Times article, which had him railing at the distraction problems being introduced by new technologies. He went so far as to suggest that new, connected devices that steal attention from the task of driving “can be as alluring as alcohol”. And of course, car companies advertise them as fashionable – who doesn’t want to know where the nearest Italian restaurant is when your significant other asks? He also complained that one potential solution, voice-recognition systems, simply do not yet meet his standard for safety. They can produce errors that can then cause their set of distractions! Add in wind, occupant noise and simple driving noises and there becomes a mountain of problems to overcome. We still think that instrument panel [**Warning Lights**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) provide their own unique set of distractions, not to mention [**Dead Key FOBs**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/) so please keep our site bookmarked. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Cadillac, connected technology, distracted driving, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ray LaHood, speech recognition, touch screens --- ### [EyeSight System Malfunction Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/06/eyesight-system-malfunction-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** June 30, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## EyeSight ![EyeSight Off Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Eye_Sight__off_indicator.gif)![EyeSight Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Eye_Sight_indicator.gif)These *Warning Indicator Symbols* are associated with *EyeSight Systems*. These are driver assistance safety systems meant to help avoid or minimize collisions with obstacles moving in your direction. In use, the systems combine active or [adaptive cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/ "Active Cruise Control Indicators"), [pre-collision or automatic braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/ "Pre-collission System Indicator"), and vehicle [lane departure warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/ "Lane Departure Warning Indicators") systems and depends on the proper function of two cameras mounted inside the vehicle near the top of the windshield that produce a stereo image. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The indicator with the line through the words Eye and Sight means the system has been turned off temporarily. This may be due to a dirty or fogged windshield, bad weather conditions (fog or heavy rain for instance), strong light in the direction of travel, or extreme hot or cold. The system will restore itself once the problem is resolved or resolves itself. In the case of an actual malfunction with the system, the second indicator will flash. This will require your dealer to resolve, although you might try shutting the vehicle off and restarting to reset the system. The vehicle can be operated normally with the warning light on or flashing, but without the benefit of the EyeSight system. In both cases, the pre-collision and lane departure systems will be turned off, and their respective OFF indicators will be seen as well. Addressing the EyeSight problem will resolve all the warning lights. So, be sure that service personnel begin with the Eyesight system. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** active cruise control, adaptive cruise control, cameras, car symbol, dashboard symbol, EyeSight System, pre-collision braking, stereo image, vehicle lane departure warning --- ### [Great Start: GM Will Make Door Unlock, Remote Start Standard](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/06/great-start-gm-will-make-door-unlock-remote-start-standard/) **Published:** June 6, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## New Standard Services from GM General Motors announced on June 5th, 2013 that GM Will Make Door Unlock, Remote Start standard (read, free!) for five years through the OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App. The services will be available for OnStar-equipped 2014 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac models “even if the owner declines to pay for other OnStar services.” Thirty-six 2014 model year GM vehicles are compatible with the app. Bravo. We can only continue to encourage an expansion of the program, making it permanent and moving it down the chain to older vehicles equipped with OnStar. GM’s own statistics bear this out. Mary Chan, president GM Global Connected Consumer stated “GM owners request remote door unlock assistance through OnStar more than 60,000 times each month, so it makes sense for us to offer RemoteLink Key Fob Services to enable customers to lock, unlock or start their vehicle from anywhere they have a wireless or cellular connection.” Sixty thousand times a month! The company did not say but given the number of calls going into roadside assistance centers and service departments for owners of vehicles that do not have the luxury of OnStar, we will bluntly assume that a very, very large percentage are due to [dead key fobs](https://dashboardsymbols.com///dead-key-fob-batteries/ "Dead Key Fob Batteries"). ### Safety First These are safety issues for motorists who could very well be stranded in potentially dangerous situations, caught off guard by a dead key fob. The service should be free and permanent for ALL OnStar customers, period. And other manufacturers should at least offer instructions on mobile platforms to help them get in and start their cars – particularly those manufacturers foolish enough to hide the lock cylinder for the sake of aesthetics. Ford is the latest addition to this list. Interestingly, GM says that “remote start is the most popular remote service by current users of the RemoteLink Mobile App”. If the company’s commercials are any indicator, the feature is fun to play with. And while clearly many GM owners use the service for convenience, our experience suggests a very large percentage are useful or necessary starts due to dead key fobs. This is a GREAT start. But GM, take a step further to the front and make this free for all OnStar equipped vehicles. Forever. You’ll still have lots of stuff to sell. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dead key fob, Ford, General Motors, GM, GMC, remote start, remote unlock --- ### [Two Second Rule: Distraction Guidelines Seek to Limit Eyes on Text](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/04/two-second-rule-distraction-guidelines-seek-to-limit-eyes-on-text/) **Published:** April 25, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Limit Eyes on Text In order to keep a driver’s eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recommended disabling several operations in a vehicle unless the vehicle is stopped and in park. It is also recommending a limit to the amount of time a driver must take their eyes off the road to perform a single task to 2 seconds and six screen touches in 12 seconds to perform a task. These could include changing the radio station, adjusting temperature or answering a phone call using a car’s built-in hands-free software. The recommendations are the result of findings from a new NHTSA naturalistic driving study, which showed that visual-manual tasks associated with hand-held phones and other portable devices increased the risk of getting into a crash by a factor of three. The operations recommended to be disabled, unless stopped and in park, would include manual text entry for the purposes of text messaging and internet browsing; video-based entertainment and communications; and the display of certain types of text, including text messages, web pages, social media content. Yes, everyday electronics in use while driving trumps random and occasional instrument panel distraction. Our concern is that the issue will remain under the radar until someone is injured or worse, much like the stop light that is only installed after repeated accidents at the same street corner. It doesn’t have to be this way. ### Compliance Timeline Automakers will have three years to retool electronic navigation and entertainment systems in order to comply as the final guidelines are phased in. And NHTSA Administrator David L. Strickland said the agency will consider including the distraction guidelines in its New Car Assessment Program, which is the basis of the government’s five-star safety light vehicle ratings system. Truly the growing everyday use of electronics while driving are a proven danger and the agency should be applauded for the solid data backing up the guidelines. However, the elephant in the room remains the impact on a driver that a warning light has when it pops on while driving. Or worse, multiple lights. Or worse yet, an associated text message on the information displays embedded in today’s instrument panels. How about the growing use by manufacturers of fuel economy and battery life readouts? The impact on and time used by driver’s in these case should be considered as well. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** battery life readouts, Distraction Guidelines, fuel economy, multiple lights, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, text message, Two Second Rule, warning light --- ### [AAA Moves to Help Drivers Avoid Mistakes with Smart Keys](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/03/aaa-moves-to-help-drivers-avoid-mistakes-with-smart-keys/) **Published:** March 21, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Feel Smart? Avoid Mistakes with Smart Keys. AAA did a terrific article we found on Cars.com on so-called Smart Keys that we think is a must read for every driver (see the link at the end of this item). In it, the company notes that the Smart Key (AKA Advanced Key, Intelligent Key, etc.) “has brought with it new opportunities for motorists to feel stupid”, with such incidents as walking away from the car with it still running or the ignition still on, or managing to lock the key in the car. It is interesting how easily the idea of a driver feeling stupid rolls off so casually. Regardless, we’d like to add an item or two. First, AAA’s recommendations regarding Smart Keys: 1. Familiarize yourself with the keys’ capabilities and know what to do in an emergency. 2. Become comfortable with smart-key features in a safe environment. 3. To avoid keyless-entry or smart-key failure, replace the battery every two years or when recommended by the manufacturer or in-car battery warning system. 4. Don’t expose fobs or smart keys to harsh elements, especially water. 5. Get a spare key and store it in a safe location for emergency use only. All true. And we would add the following. 1. Replace the batteries in all the SPARE keys when replacing the battery in the primary key. The battery in any spare key will also become depleted over time making it nearly useless as a replacement. 2. Do not use the manual door lock when exiting the car. Using it overrides the Smart Key system in some models and if the key is left inside, you will be locked out. AAA noted that lock out incidents have not gone down with the advent of smart key technology. They helped 4 million drivers alone in 2012. This could be due to some confusion over what constitutes ‘locked.’ ### Locked or Unlocked? With a Smart Key in hand (or pocket, purse, etc), only a touch is needed to open or ‘unlock’ a vehicle. This is true of the trunk as well. Service departments handle any number of calls from drivers who have closed the trunk with the keys inside thinking they are now locked in. They are not. A simple touch on the pad or sensor will open the trunk because the key can be sensed from inside. Thus the trunk isn’t actually locked, it is closed. It is true however, that once the key is removed from the car’s location, no one else will be able to open the trunk or any door, and the vehicle is now ‘locked’ with no further action taken. However, a manual lock exists inside the passenger compartment that overrides the Smart Key system. We have all been sitting inside our cars and locked the doors because of some activity nearby that made us uncomfortable, and many drivers routinely lock the car when driving. All the doors are then locked and cannot be opened from the outside whether a Smart Key is detected or not. Thus tripping the manual lock when exiting the car also overrides the Smart Key system. The unlock button on the Key Fob will be needed to get back in. But if the keys have been left inside, you are now officially locked out. Any driver in the habit of tripping the manual lock will at some point leave the key inside. Carrying a spare mechanical key will get you back in, but they are pricey. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** AAA, advanced key, Intelligent Key, key fob, keyless-entry, lockout, smart key --- ### [Tesla Model S Incident Shines a Laser on a Broader Problem](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/02/tesla-motors-incident-shines-a-laser-on-a-broader-problem/) **Published:** February 28, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Tesla Model S Incident We watched with a good deal of fascination the running battle between New York Times reporter John Broder and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk. Broder took to the interstate system in the northeast to test the Tesla Model S and the company’s charging stations. The resulting debacle has Tesla reeling, and while we hope and believe the end result will be a positive for the company and the buying public, we see a different problem and one that is faced daily by all car manufacturers, not just Tesla. The reality is that new technology in nearly all new cars has drivers calling roadside assistance and service departments at alarming and increasing rates. Most drivers are more like Broder – average Joes rather than car jocks. What happened to Broder and Tesla is frankly not a new phenomenon. But because it is Tesla, the issue he faced received a great deal of attention and presents an opportunity to focus on a growing knowledge gap. Case in point: shortly after the East Coast debacle, autoblog.com posted a video of Kelly Blue Book’s Micah Muzio – for the record, a car jock – attempting a trip from LA to Las Vegas in a Model S. On the way, he and his cameraman pulled into the Tesla Design Center to get a rundown on the car. And there we are, one minute and six seconds into the 14 minute video, and the screen shows in big bold letters “Warning! Information Overload!” ### Overload Indeed This is what an entire industry runs headlong into every day, and manages to miss! A driver getting too much information to process and remember. And in this case, the managing editor for a top automotive website! Seriously, what chance does everyone else have??? It really is time to pause and think about this. In the back and forth that erupted on Twitter, Rebecca Greenfield of the Atlantic Wire posted “If a New York Times reporter, with an entire squadron of Tesla employees at his disposal, can’t use a Model S electric car properly, as Tesla founder and C.E.O. Elon Musk strongly asserted in a tweet this afternoon, it doesn’t say much about the usability of Tesla’s cars for regular people.” And while she is right, our assessments from the trenches suggest that new car dealer service departments handle nearly 30 million calls a year related to electronics issues in gas and hybrid powered vehicles (17,000 new car dealers in the U.S. and Canada averaging a half dozen calls per day). And a whole lot of those drivers are also in vehicles that won’t move, or that they are afraid to move. These are not electric cars, but they offer a good deal of new technology unfamiliar to the driving public. Drivers need and want a car they can get into, start and drive. They have full lives and more than enough to deal with without their car companies expecting them to learn every detail about their rides. This is not just about usability. It is also about how a vehicle communicates its status and needs to its driver. Lights, chimes, buzzers and text have been rendered useless. The laser focus placed on the Tesla Motors incident is an opportunity to shine a light on and re-think this entire process and come up with something as new as the electric car itself. We firmly believe that Tesla will make the improvements needed in its cars. We hope that the same will be true of its car-to-driver interface, and that of every other manufacturer. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Electric and Electrified Vehicles **Tags:** Atlantic Wire, buzzers, chimes, electronics issues, Elon Musk, Kelly Blue Book, Lights, Micah Muzio, Model S, New York Times, Rebecca Greenfield, Tesla, text --- ### [Wrong Way Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2013/02/wrong-way-indicator/) **Published:** February 4, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Wrong Way ![Wrong Way Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Wrong_way_2.gif "Wrong_way_2")*Wrong Way Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/). This symbol is first a simple road sign, at least in Europe, and second, a look ahead. The symbol is a *Wrong Way* or *No Entry* sign, and is being tested as an instrument panel symbol as part of a road sign identification technology by Mercedes-Benz. It remains unavailable and not part of any production vehicle. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Wrong Way](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/02/no_entry_3.gif "no_entry_3")The system uses a forward facing camera in conjunction with data from the vehicle’s navigation system. A driver about to pass one of the signs would hear beeps and see the symbol. The text in German – the sign is not in use in North America – shown below the red symbol would be included and translates loosely to Wrong Way. Wouldn’t the words “wrong way” spoken aloud in any language be more effective here than more beeps? ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, instrument panel symbol, Mercedes, no entry, road sign, Wrong Way Indicator --- ### [Turn Assist Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/03/turn-assist-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** March 11, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Turn Assist ![Turn Assist Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/steering_assist_indicator.gif "steering_assist_indicator")This is a *Turn Assist Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). It will be illuminated only when the function is active and the green color only says it is operating. Turn assist is available in some all-wheel drive vehicle and only when the additional slow-speed or rough terrain systems are also active. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The image looks like the four wheels drawn in a stick figure with a looping arrow in the front, with the wheels seemingly pointing only to the right. ![Trail turn assist left](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Trail-turn-assist-l.gif)![Trail turn assist right](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Trail-turn-assist-r.gif)![Trail turn assist left gray](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Trail-turn-assist-l-gray.gif)![Trail turn assist right gray](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Trail-turn-assist-r-gray.gif)Along the same lines, these four come from Ford and the new (2024) Bronco and are named Trail Turn Assist indicators. Not happy with a single bent arrow, the system shows the image associated with the vehicles last turn. Further, the images go gray when not in use. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** all wheel drive, car symbol, dashboard symbol, four wheels, instrument panel Indicator, looping arrow, Turn Assist Indicator --- ### [Automotive Warning Lights: Multiple Light Syndrome](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/02/automotive-warning-lights-multiple-light-syndrome/) **Published:** February 25, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Multiple Light Syndrome This has been a difficult topic to write about. My goal is always to explain an automotive issue so that an average driver can follow along and understand. But I have been over and over and over this article, and I’m still not sure if I’m conveying the message properly. We devoted an entire page to the issue, [linked here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/multiple-warning-lights/), and have struggled to present the information logically. That difficulty truly speaks to the direction the industry is taking. A new phenomenon has developed over the last several years. You are driving down the road, the vehicle feels normal and seems to be running properly. And then, not one or two but as many as three warning or indicator lights suddenly flare up on your instrument panel. Now what?? It is a very difficult topic to explain verbally – and even more difficult in writing! [See our full layout here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/multiple-warning-lights/). The original concept of warning and indicator lights, tell-tales, idiot lights or whatever you care to call them, was to put the driver’s attention on a potentially serious problem. And while that remain true, the very fact is that, in today’s advanced automobiles, some systems depend on the proper operation of several others. Thus, a fault in one system will result in the shut down of others that depend on the first. Thus an instrument panel will show a multitude of illuminated tell-tales, the secondary ones effectively telling a driver only that these systems are shut off. A bad case of Multiple Light Syndrome, and, for the average driver, a potentially frightening time indeed. ![ABS Trouble Indicator US](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_us.gif "abs_indicator_us")Advanced stability control and traction control systems are the primary culprits, or more to the point, the electronics that they depend on. And they are the least likely to actually fail. These systems rely on signals from the electronics controlling the operation of the engine, transmission, [anti-lock brakes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/antilock-braking-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/) (ABS), and suspension systems. A single glitch in any one of these systems effectively means that that system can no longer be trusted. So, a fault in the ABS illuminates the ABS light, the traction or stability control system light, and the skid warning light. Tell-tales, as we noted, were originally designed to help drivers who didn’t understand how to read a gauge. Today’s advanced systems are not likely to have a gauge associated with them, so all a warning light can hope to do is get a driver’s attention. And in multiples, they are guaranteed to do just that. The automotive industry turns a blind eye to the fact that the average driver is not a technician, and the circus of tell-tales lit up at once is, bluntly, a frightening sight. The first question is always “is my car safe to drive”? In truth, the answer is nearly always “yes”! ### The Bottom Line ![VDC Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/07/vdc_off_indicator.gif "vdc_off_indicator")Multiple lights rarely, if ever, mean multiple system faults. A fault in the engine ([Check Engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/)), ABS or [drive train ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/drivetrain-shift-or-powertrain-trouble-symbols/)will result in its associated fault light coming on. That one fault will shut down the [traction](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/traction-control-indicators/) and/or [stability control systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/), and those “off” lights will be illuminated to tell you that they are shut down. It is perfectly safe to drive a vehicle with the advanced systems off, as they are designed to kick in only in the most extreme conditions. Should the problem be addressed? Yes, and as soon as possible. So long as the vehicle seems to be running normally, you have time to reach your dealer for service at minimum. Just add a little more caution to your drive. However, if the vehicle is not running properly, do not attempt to drive it. Call for roadside assistance right away! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** ABS, anti-lock, check engine, instrument panel light, multiple lights, stability control, tell-tales, traction control --- ### [Message Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/message-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** December 11, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Message Indicator ![Message Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/message_indicator_symbol.gif "message_indicator_symbol")This is a *Message Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). It is used to alert the driver to a message that will be found on the instrument panel’s message display. It may be necessary to “scroll” through various message screens using a selector wheel on the steering wheel to see the appropriate message. It may be a simple reminder that service is due, or may be an alert to a more serious problem. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then  read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** If there is a more serious problem, in all likelihood other indicators will be illuminated on the instrument panel. See the message shown or locate the other symbol or symbols for additional information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, i in a circle, instrument panel display, Message Indicator Symbol, scroll wheel --- ### [Automatic Transmission Warning Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/07/automatic-transmission-warning-indicator/) **Published:** July 13, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Automatic Transmission ![Automatic Transmission Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/AT_fault_indicator.gif "AT_fault_indicator")![Auto transmission check indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/AT-check-indicator.gif)These are *Automatic Transmission ([AT](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/ "Acronyms")) Warning Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols"). The first symbol indicates an electrical, rather than a mechanical,  problem with the transmission. Continuing to drive could cause damage to the transmission that would likely be very expensive to repair. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise, you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/) and scan again!** The second, AT CHECK has a broader meaning, where any problem with the transmission would generate the warning. ### Another Version ![Transmission fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Tech-ift.gif)This also is a *Transmission Fault Indicator*. It is made to resemble a transmission if seen from the side in **yellow/amber**. The manufacturer who uses this symbol states that the vehicle can be driven carefully for a short while. In any of these cases, contact your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** AT, automatic transmission, car symbol, dashboard symbol, fault indicator, text symbol --- ### [EV Fault Warning Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/07/fault-indicator-symbols/) **Published:** July 13, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Fault Warning ![Critical Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/fault_critical_indicator.gif "fault_critical_indicator")![Non-critical Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/fault_non_critical_indicator.gif "fault_non_critical_indicator")These are *Critical* and *Non-critical Fault Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Fault Indicator Symbols") found in electric vehicles (EVs). It will appear **yellow/amber** at the first sign of a problem. Power may be reduced automatically, but the vehicle can be driven safely for service. - **Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** A **red** Fault indicator points to a serious problem. If the vehicle does not shut down on its own, stop driving to avoid serious damage and have it brought to your dealer or authorized service center immediately. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, electric vehicles, EV, fault indicator --- ### [All Too Common Keyless Ignition Headaches](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/06/the-trouble-with-trifles-keyless-ignition-headaches/) **Published:** June 19, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Keyless Ignition Headaches](#Keyless_Ignition_Headaches) - [Why It’s Still a Problem](#Why_Its_Still_a_Problem) - [Driver disrespect](#Driver_disrespect) ## Keyless Ignition Headaches The development of hybrid vehicles all but required a change in the way a car is started. A hybrid deems itself “Ready” (or not) with the ignition on, and the gasoline engine is started with a press of the gas pedal. Thus were born keyless ignition, or push button start, systems. Well what are perceived as the coolest gadgets ultimately will always find their way into everything eventually, and these systems are no exception. But what looks and feels cool comes at a price. Which is a dead key fob, or remote control, battery. Most of us have used keyless entry for years, unlocking our cars with the touch of a button. But in order to start the vehicle without a key, the remote control must send out and/or receive a radio signal continuously, or nearly so. As a result, the life expectancy of the battery in the key fob can be as little as 12 months. Thousands upon thousands of drivers are caught unprepared by this in their busy, busy lives every year. The industry sees this as little more than a trifle, despite the number of calls that come in to service departments and roadside assistance centers every day. They wash their hands of the problem noting that the vehicle does, in fact, notify drivers when the key fob battery is weakening, and that there is a back up plan for getting in and getting moving even when the fob battery has died. ### Why It’s Still a Problem However: – The back-up instructions are treated as an afterthought in owner’s manuals, buried inside what are today 500+ page tomes. – And the manual is necessary because, there are no standard means for starting the vehicle when this happens. Not between manufacturers and sometimes not within product lines! – There is also no standard means for retrieving a hard key to get into the vehicle from manufacturer to manufacturer. – And for five vehicle manufacturers, there is no visible keyhole in the driver’s door for that hard key! ### Driver disrespect The disrespect for drivers is appalling. You can well bet that the designers of those hidden keyholes have NEVER talked a panicked driver through the process of prying off a piece of a $50,000 vehicle in order to find key cylinder on a cold winter night in a dark parking lot. A very, very vulnerable position that you do not want to be in, or have a loved one in. And this so that a single square inch of the vehicle can be more attractive! And once inside, two manufacturers have six different methods for starting the vehicle, and another has four. Most have at least two starting methods. A driver will be lucky indeed to get someone on the phone at a dealership – assuming they are open – who knows how to start a particular model. There are many good reasons for keyless start systems: theft deterrence, convenience, even pain relief for some. But let’s standardize the back-up plans and give drivers a break! Yes, satellite services can open and start a car – if the service is available and paid for. It is no excuse for the schizophrenic approach now employed by the industry. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries, Dumb Smart Keys **Tags:** dead battery, key fob, keyless ignition, remote battery, remote control --- ### [Rear Differential Temperature Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/05/rear-differential-temperature-indicator/) **Published:** May 2, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Differential Temperature ![Rear Differential Temperature Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/05/rear_diff_temperature.gif "rear_diff_temperature")This is a a *Rear Differential Temperature Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Rear Differential Temperature"). If this light is on while the engine is running, it indicates that the oil in the rear differential is too hot. If you are driving, reduce your speed and stop at the nearest safe place. Allow the differential to cool down and the light to go out. The vehicle will then be safe to drive. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** If the light recurs, stop again and allow time again for the differential to cool down. If overheating continues to occur or if the light does not go out at all, call your dealer, service center or roadside service for assistance. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, indicator, R.DIFF TEMP, Rear Differential, temperature --- ### [Distracted Driving from Outside the Lines](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/04/distracted-driving-from-outside-the-lines/) **Published:** April 19, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## DOT Guidelines The recent U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) release of its guidelines on the topic of distracted driving has spurred a good deal of discussion in the media. The guidelines call for automakers to disable applications in the vehicles center stack or infotainment system that allow drivers to manually access social media, surf the Web or send text messages while on the road. All well and good. Very, very good in fact. Really, do we want drivers web surfing or reading text messages while driving? ### More Distractions ![JVC head unit](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/JVC.gif)But all of the attention is on infotainment systems. At DashboardSymbols.com, we see this focus on distracted driving as an opportunity to reexamine how vehicles communicate with drivers in general. Today’s advanced vehicles are in one form or another continually talking to drivers, either with [warning lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/ "Picture Symbols") and tell-tales or through short and often difficult to interpret text messages. This growing phenomenon is being completely ignored by the DOT and manufacturers alike, and yet poses a similar if not more serious distraction threat. Warning lights and indicators have long been the province of a vehicle’s instrument panel and the preferred means of communication between the vehicle and its driver. An entire collection of automotive hieroglyphics has been developed and continues to be developed. Now, vehicles with multifunction displays offer multiple screens to peer at while driving: text on navigation information, tire pressures, fuel consumption, telephone use, and more may be available. And each segment likely offers additional information through menu manipulation. These items are generally very easily accessed with controls mounted on the steering wheel, but the information displayed ultimately requires the driver’s eyes to absorb. ![Stability control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stability-control-indicator.gif)Warning symbols and indicators can already be problematic. Unless a driver has dealt with a malfunction in a given system in the past, the appearance of what will be an unfamiliar warning light can cause near panic. And with each new system comes a new tell-tale. The average driver simply does not have the time in a busy life to memorize all the various scenarios these indicators present. Thus when a new one appears, the question for the driver becomes ‘is my car safe to drive?’ That answer is rarely obvious and invariably leads to calls to roadside services or service departments. And now, message screens are being employed to add instruction, explanation or general information on a vehicle’s status. The idea is sound, but the implementation lies squarely at the center of the DOT’s current concern. Our perspective is that the driver distraction debate is an opportunity to step back and reconsider the entire landscape. Vehicles are in constant communication with their drivers, and are becoming communication hubs, bringing information and entertainment from without. Voice commands are in play and offer a path to follow. Perhaps it is time for vehicles themselves to be given a voice. And not just for reading text messages aloud. In theory, it could speak aloud the meaning of a given tell-tale so a lay person can understand, or the status of tires pressures on request, and so on. Certainly there are challenges in implementation – variations in definitions, requests to repeat or no longer repeat information, etc – but it is time to consider allowing a vehicle to communicate its status through 2-way voice interaction. The iPhone’s Siri points the way. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** DOT, driver distraction, send text messages, social media, surf the Web, symbols, tell-tales, warning lights --- ### [4 Wheel, All Wheel Drive Trouble Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/4-wheel-drive-trouble-indicator/) **Published:** November 29, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## 4 Wheel Drive ![4 Wheel Drive Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/4wd_indicator.gif "4wd_indicator")![4 wheel drive waring indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/4-wheel-drive-waring-indicator.gif)These are *4 Wheel Drive ([4WD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)) Trouble Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-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 on the rear. In either case, the vehicles speed should be reduced immediately and taken to your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible for servicing. - **Before moving on, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** For others, the same indicator will be seen simply as an alert that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive mode, which means that the front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together. The front and rear wheels will then be rotating at the same speed. This mode should only be used in slippery conditions, such as snow or loose gravel, etc. ![Drive train overheat indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/4wd_temp_indicator.gif)![4WD overheat indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/4WD-overheat-indicator.gif)These symbols, *Drive Mode Overheat*, appear if the drive train temperature rises too high. It includes the image of a thermometer along with the 4WD acronym or image. There will also likely be a text message in the center of the instrument with a recommendation to either pull over or slow down. The light will remain on so long as the system remains overheated. ![Super Handling All Wheel Drive Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SH-AWD_indicator.gif "SH-AWD_indicator")This is a trouble light for what one manufacturer calls its *Super Handling* (SH) *All Wheel Drive* (AWD). The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. If the light comes on while driving, the differential temperature is too high and the vehicle should be pulled over to allow it to cool. The light will then go out. ![4 Automatic](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Four-Automatic-Indicator.gif)This light, *4A*, illuminates when the *4×4 Automatic* drive system is engaged. However, it indicates a system problem if it is on but the system is not engaged. A visit to an qualified service shop will be needed. ![SERV 4WD indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SERV-4WD-indicator.gif)Finally, this one uses a shorthand for the word Service, SERV. The *SERV 4WD Indicator* is stating that a fault exists in the 4 wheel drive system and that a qualified service shop will be needed soon. The vehicle will continue to operate in 2 wheel drive normally. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 4WD, car symbol, dashboard indicator, four wheel drive, SERV 4WD, SH-AWD --- ### [Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/intelligent-brake-assist-iba-off-indicator/) **Published:** November 27, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Brake Assist ![IBA Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/iba_off_indicator.gif "iba_off_indicator")This is an *Intelligent Brake Assist* ([IBA](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) *Off Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). 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 the sensors are clean, but only when it is safe to do so. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Another manufacturer calls this *Autonomous Emergency Braking* ([AEB](https://dashboardsymbols.com///roadside-assistance-s/acronyms/)) but does not feature a warning light for it. Regardless, the vehicle can still be driven safely if the system is inoperable, but your dealer or authorized repair center will need to service it. These systems are all moving in the direction of automatic braking, which all manufacturers have promised to install in all passenger vehicles by roughly 2020. There is more [**information on automatic braking here**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/12/collision-mitigation-brake-system-indicator/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** AEB, automatic braking, Autonomous Emergency Braking, car symbol, dashboard symbol, IBA Off Indicator, intelligent brake assist --- ### [Daytime Running Lamps Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/daytime-running-lamps-symbol/) **Published:** November 23, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Running Lamps ![Daytime Running Lights Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/daytime_running_lights.gif "daytime_running_lights")![Daytime running lights indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Daytime-running-lights.gif)These are the *Daytime Running Lamps ([DRL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms"))* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). One of these lights will be on in green with small dots or lines radiating out from an oval shape intended to represent a lamp whenever the running lamps are switched on. A DRL system is required on all vehicles sold new in Canada. The system causes the low-beam headlamps to be turned on when the car is being operated in daylight. So, why are they **green**? - **But first, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![Daytime Running Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/05/daytime_running_lamp.gif "daytime_running_lamp")In some European models, the [text symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols") DRL is shown when the running lights are in use. They are active when the light switch is off and the ignition is on. The **green** color is meant only to show that the lights are on and working. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Daytime Running Lights, DRL, small dots --- ### [Overdrive (O/D) Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/overdrive-off-indicator/) **Published:** November 20, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Overdrive Off *![Overdrive Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/07/overdrive_off_indicator.gif "overdrive_off_indicator")*This is an *Overdrive (O/D) Off Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). This states simply that the vehicle’s overdrive capability has been turned off. If this was not intended, look for an overdrive on/off switch, most likely on the center console or possibly on the dashboard. - **Are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, O/D, Overdrive Off Indicator symbol --- ### [Electronic Shift or Throttle Control Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/ect-power-indicator/) **Published:** November 18, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Shift/Throttle Control](#ShiftThrottle_Control) - [ECTS](#ECTS) - [EML](#EML) ## Shift/Throttle Control ![ECT Power Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ect_power_indicator.gif "ect_power_indicator")This [text](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) symbol and those that follow are various *Electronic Shift or Throttle Control Indicators.* First is the *ECT Power Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). [ECT](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms") stands for either Electronically Controlled Transmission or Throttle. In the PWR or power mode, indicated by the **green** color, your vehicle is either kept it in a lower gear for more powerful acceleration in difficult terrain or allowed to throttle more powerfully or deliberately. - **Before moving on, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ### ECTS ![ETCS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/etcs_indicator.gif "etcs_indicator")This is a variant called *Electronic Throttle Control System* ([ETCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")). This acronym is likely to appear with the word Power or Snow. ETCS or ECT are systems activated by a dashboard or console button or switch. The **yellow/amber/orange** color is used to denote that the system should be deactivated under normal driving conditions. ![Electric Shift Malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electric_shift_malfunction.gif "electric_shift_malfunction")A picture symbol, an *Electronic Shift Malfunction* indicator in amber. Click [here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/drivetrain-shift-or-powertrain-trouble-symbols/ "Drivetrainor Powertrain Trouble Symbols") if it is red. It features a bumpy circle, meant to be a transmission ring gear. Inside is the traditional sign of trouble, the exclamation point. The vehicle’s text display will likely ask (demand) that the parking brake be applied for safety. Time to call your dealer or authorized service center. ### EML ![EML Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/eml_indicator.gif)This is a variant with a German acronym. [EML](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms") stands for *Elektronische Motorleistungsregelung*, or Electronic Throttle Control. The light comes on when there is a malfunction in the system. ![Settings Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Settings-indicator.gif)Do *not* confuse the third image with the [*Settings Indicator* ](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/information-displays-and-message-centers/)symbol on the right. It is nearly identical to the bumpy circle used when referring to the transmission, but lacks any addition in the center and is shown in gray scale. The settings indicator will most generally be seen in the separate [Information Display](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/information-displays-and-message-centers/) and is the what we have become used to seeing on our phones and computers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** black and white, bumpy circle, car symbol, dashboard symbol, ECT Power Indicator, Electronic shift, Elektronische Motorleistungsregelung, EML, etcs, PWR, transmission ring gear --- ### [Check Suspension Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/check-suspension-indicator/) **Published:** November 17, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Check Suspension ![Check Suspension Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/check_suspension_indicator.gif "check_suspension_indicator")This is a *Check Suspension Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). This light indicates a possible fault in the suspension system, which should be checked by your dealer or authorized repair center as soon as possible. CK is short for Check and SUSP is intended to be short for Suspension. - **First, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![Stabilty Control Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/stabilty_Control_fault_indicator_2.gif)Since this system will be tied to the vehicle’s Stability Control System, a second light, similar to the one to the right that looks like a skidding car with or without a line drawn through it, may appear as well, indicating that the Stability Control System has been turned off. [**Click this link**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-stability-control-and-fault-indicator-symbols-2/) for more or see our **[Multiple Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///multiple-warning-lights/ "Multiple Warning Lights")** page for more information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, Check Suspension Indicator, CK SUSP, instrument panel symbol, Multiple Symbols --- ### [Variable Gear Ratio Steering Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/07/variable-gear-ratio-steering-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** July 13, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Variable Gear Ratio ![VGRS Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/07/vgrs_indicator1.gif "vgrs_indicator")This is a *Variable Gear Ratio Steering* ([VGRS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) *Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). This light indicates a malfunction in the variable gear ratio steering system. The vehicle must be inspected by your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible, particularly if there is difficulty steering the vehicle. Continued driving is *not* recommended. - **So, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, indicator, variable gear ratio steering system, VGRS --- ### [Night View Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/07/night-view-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** July 12, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Night View ![Night View Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/night_view_indicator.gif "night_view_indicator")This is a *Night View Indicator* [Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). It is a rare system, that uses a near-infrared floodlight to illuminate the road ahead. The waring light indicates that its infrared bulb is burned out. Have your dealer or authorized service center replace it. No other system in the vehicle will be impacted and it can be driven safely. - **So, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** A near infrared light will help detect people or animals that may have intruded on the roadway. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Night View Indicator --- ### [Electronic Power Control Indicator Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/04/epc-electronic-power-control-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** April 23, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Electronic Power Control ![Electronic Power Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/04/EPC_warning.gif)These are ![EPC Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/04/epc_indicator.gif "epc_indicator")[EPC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms") *(Electronic Power Control) indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-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 these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) or [Text Symbol page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The vehicle’s throttle may be limited when this light is illuminated in order to protect the engine from damage, essentially putting the vehicle in *Limp Mode*. You will have power enough to limp to your dealer or service center for repairs, which is what should be done. If the light is seen in **red**, the issue is critical and the vehicle should be shut down. [Electronic Stability Program](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/dynamic-stability-control-electronic-stability-program/) ([ESP](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) will be turned off automatically, if the vehicle is equipped with the system. Its indicator light will then appear as well, indicating the Off condition. The EPC light needs to be addressed, after which both lights will be resolved. ![EV system fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ev_system_indicator-red.gif)![EV System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ev_system_indicator.gif)The first image looks very much like those to the right. They are seen in Hybrid or Electric Vehicles (EVs) as a High Voltage Battery warning. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/ev-electric-vehicle-system-warning-indicator/) for more. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Electronic Power Control, EPC, ESP, indicator symbol --- ### [The Single Most Misunderstood Warning Indicator on Your Instrument Panel – Part I](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/02/the-single-most-misunderstood-warning-indicator-on-your-instrument-panel/) **Published:** February 3, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## The Tire Pressure Monitoring System ![Tire Pressure Monitor Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tire_pressure_monitor2.gif "tire_pressure_monitor")Have you seen or are you seeing this light on your instrument panel?  What the heck does the [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) mean and what the heck do you do about it? It is the TPMS – [Tire Pressure Monitoring System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/) – indicator. ![Rare Tire Pressure Light w/Arrows](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tire_pressure_arrow.gif)And it is the single most misunderstood warning indicator you will see on your instrument panel. A number of issues with today’s cars and and the people who service them come gift wrapped in this one symbol. The symbol shown to the right is a rarer version and is discussed below. ### Is the Car At Fault? We are accustomed to warning lights pointing to a fault with a system in the car. That is rarely the case here, as the light is primarily shown to inform a driver that the tire pressure or pressures in the tires—including the spare—are low and there is likely no actual fault with the vehicle! So here we will discuss the merits of the TPMS light. Under the category of misunderstood, this light has been described by drivers variously as: - An exclamation point in parenthesis - An exclamation point in brackets - An exclamation point in a horseshoe - Flames – destined to be a classic! - A wishbone - An exclamation point in a fish bowl - An exclamation point in a cup - And, a real favorite, a candle in a glass! Never has anyone called and said “I have an exclamation point in the cutaway of a tire” – which is exactly what it is! Everyone from motorists to service personnel, believe it is nothing but a pain in the neck. But, in truth, it is doing its job, calling attention to the fact that the pressure in one or more of your tires is low. Addressing the issue when it comes up will save you money on tires and fuel by extending the life of your tires and by reducing rolling resistance, respectively. The light suggests four possible scenarios: #### [**Continue Reading …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/01/the-single-most-misunderstood-warning-indicator-on-your-instrument-panel-part-ii/) > [The Single Most Misunderstood Warning Indicator on Your Instrument Panel – Part II](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/the-single-most-misunderstood-warning-indicator-on-your-instrument-panel-part-ii/) ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** candle in a glass, exclamation point in a horseshoe, exclamation point in brackets, in a cup, instrument panel, Misunderstood Warning Indicator, Tire Pressure Monitoring Symbol, TPMS, warning light --- ### [What the Hell is that Light on My Dashboard?](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/12/welcome/) **Published:** December 21, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Warning Symbols and Tell-tales [![DashboardSymbols.com](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DashIcon_2.gif "DashIcon_2")](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/)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 what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel. And, with this site, we put the tools you need to get the proper service in the palm of your hand. Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or acronym. Drivers are frustrated, afraid and sometimes even angry at the growing number of these seemingly senseless symbols. Known as tell-tales in the industry, we are dedicated to keeping them sorted out for you. On this site you will find pictorial representations of all the little warning lights, [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) and signs that show up from time to time on your instrument panel, including the [text versions](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). We can’t fix a problem for you. What we can do is give you enough information to know what you need to do and perhaps let you breath a little easier. The intent of DashboadSymbols.com is show you what the symbol is and supply a summary of the function it describes as well as what, if anything, you can do. Certainly we can tell you what the manufacturer expects you to do. For the full function of any feature of your vehicle, refer to your owners manual or contact your dealer. The point is to help you relax — and keep moving if at all possible — rather than leave you fretting whenever one of these lights shows up. And ultimately to create information tools you can keep with you for use 24/7. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** Dashboard Symbols, DashboardSymbols.com, indicators, owners manual, Smartphone Apps, tell-tales, vehicle, what is that light on my dashboard, what is that new acronym --- ### [Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/12/kinetic-dynamic-suspension-system-kdss-indicator/) **Published:** December 20, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## KDSS ![KDSS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kdss_indicator.gif "kdss_indicator")This is a *Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System* ([KDSS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/)) *Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Acronyms"). 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, are you sure one of these is your symbol??** - **If not return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ![Stability Control Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/stabilty_Control_fault_indicator_2.gif)Since this system will be tied to the vehicle’s *Stability Control System*, a second light, similar to the one to the right that shows a skidding car with or without a line through it, may appear as well, indicating that the Stability Control System has been turned off. **[Click this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-stability-control-and-fault-indicator-symbols-2/)** for more or see our **[Multiple Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/multiple-warning-lights/)** for more information. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, KDSS, Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System --- ### [A/T Park Warning Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/12/at-p-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** December 7, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## A/T Park *![A/T P Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/07/a-t_p_indicator1.gif "a-t_p_indicator")*This is an *A/T Park (Automatic Transmission)* *(P) Indicator Warning* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). 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 symbol?? If yes, then read on.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The light will also be active when there is a malfunction in the Park mechanism of the transmission. If this is the case, the vehicle must be inspected by your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** A/T P Indicator, car symbol, dashboard symbol --- ### [2nd Start Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/12/2nd-start-indicator/) **Published:** December 2, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## 2nd Start ![2nd Start Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2nd_strt_indicator.gif "2nd_strt_indicator")This is a *2nd Start Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). 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 center console. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** If the light is on unexpectedly, the system has likely been activated accidently. Look for the on/off switch to deactivate it. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 2nd Start Indicator, car symbol, instrument panel, symbol --- ### [Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Brake Assist (BAS) Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/esp-bas-trouble-indicator/) **Published:** November 29, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ESP/BAS ![ESP / BAS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/esp_bas_indicator.gif "esp_bas_indicator")This combined system warning indicator covers the *Electronic Stability Program* ([ESP](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/)) and the Brake Assist System ([BAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/)). 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 you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** ESP is what one manufacturer calls its Stability Control System. **[Click this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/11/slip-stability-control-and-fault-indicator-symbols-2/)** to learn more. BAS helps in emergency braking situations when the driver can’t push the brake pedal hard enough. A sensor recognizes the attempt at full braking and transmits the signal calling for full brake pressure from the hydraulic booster reducing the vehicle’s stopping distance. ![Brake Assist and Stability Control Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/BAS_ASR_indicator.gif)This is essentially the same as the *BAS/ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation)* system, but do match the acronyms. **[You can learn more about BAS/ASR here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/07/brake-assist-and-anti-slip-regulatio-fault-indicator/)**. The systems are all electronic enhancements. The enhancements will not be available until repairs are performed. However, the brakes will operate normally and the vehicle will be safe to drive. Do so with care. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** BAS, Brake Assist System, car symbol, dashboard symbol, Electronic Stability Program, ESP --- ### [Collision Mitigation Brake System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/12/collision-mitigation-brake-system-indicator/) **Published:** December 11, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Collision Mitigation ![Collision Mitigation Brake System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/CMBS_indicator.gif)This is the *Collision Mitigation Brake System* ([CMBS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) Indicator [symbol.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/) It is a radar-based system that can warn a driver of a potential collision or even apply the brakes on its own to prevent one. These systems are all moving in the direction of automatic braking, which all manufacturers have promised to install in all passenger vehicles by roughly 2020. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** The light comes on if the system has been turned off, if the radar sensor is dirty or blocked, or if there is a fault in the system. In the second case, a simple car wash may restore the system’s function. In the last case, take the vehicle to your dealer or authorized service center for diagnosis and repair. These systems continue to evolve. **[Click this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/)** for more on *Collision Avoidance* and *Auto Braking* systems. [**This link**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/intelligent-brake-assist-iba-off-indicator/) goes to yet another related system with an entirely different name, *Intelligent Brake Assist*. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** automatic braking, car symbol, CMBS, Collision Mitigation Brake System Indicator, dashboard symbol, radar-based system --- ### [Catalytic Converter Warning Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/11/1668/) **Published:** November 14, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Catalytic Converter ![Catalytic Converter Warning Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Catalytic_converter_overheat_symbol.gif "Catalytic_converter_overheat_symbol")This is the *Catalytic Converter Warning [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/)*. The image, which looks like flames, heat or wavy lines rising from a pipe, indicates an overheated, damaged or malfunctioning catalytic converter. The converter is vital to the proper operation of the engine, so some vehicles may reduce the engine’s power automatically. And of course, it will be very hot. The vehicle will require service immediately. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** In newer vehicles, the sensors reading the catalytic converter trigger the **[Check Engine Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/)**, one of hundreds of functions covered by the that particular warning symbol. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, Catalytic Converter Warning Symbol, check engine light, dashboard symbol, flames, overheat, pipe, wavy lines --- ### [Automotive Warning Light Anti-logic](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/11/automotive-warning-light-anti-logic/) **Published:** November 13, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## There Is Little Logic In Warning Lights We’ve taken thousands of calls in service departments over the years and there is nearly no end to the way drivers describe the various warning lights that pop up on their instrument panels. These, of course, are not car people, just average every day drivers trying to describe a [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) that was presumably designed to be universally understood around the globe. ### The Best Example ![Tire Pressure Monitor Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/tire_pressure_monitor2.gif "tire_pressure_monitor")The [Tire Pressure Monitoring System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/) (TPMS) symbol is the least understood of all and sees the greatest variation of descriptions. It is also what prompted us to pay attention to and collect more descriptions of other symbols. The TPMS light is supposed to be a slice or cutaway of a tire. In all our years in the automotive industry, we have never actually seen a tire slice or met someone who has seen one. How are average, every day drivers supposed to recognize it the first, second or even the third time they see it? Some TPMS warning light description are: - An exclamation point in parenthesis - An exclamation point in brackets - An exclamation point in a horseshoe - Flames – destined to be a classic - A wishbone - An exclamation point in a fish bowl - An exclamation point in a cup - And, a real favorite, a candle in a glass! ### Other Examples The descriptions fall out of each person’s life experiences. So take the example of a recent call from a lady who was driving at the time (which is important to the story) who said there was a flashing red light on her dash. When asked to describe it, she said, “well maybe a man riding a horse”. ![Seat Belt Reminder Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/seat_belt_reminder_symbol.gif "seat_belt_reminder_symbol")So, imagine someone who perhaps breeds horses, or simply rides them as a pastime. She’s driving and cannot actually stare at the warning light. Plus its flashing, which can give the illusion of movement. It turned out she was not wearing her safety belt and the [Seat Belt Reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/seat-belt-reminder-indicator-symbols/) light was on! ![Oil Trouble Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/oil_trouble_indicator.gif "oil_trouble_indicator")The example that really told us we had to post these, was a call that described a red warning light as a Genie’s lamp! We love it, and can only imagine the driver had just watched a favorite cartoon with her kids! It is, of course the [Oil Pressure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/oil-warning-dashboard-lights/) light. Most vehicles simply don’t go through oil like they did years ago, so seeing this light is actually quite rare, but no less important than it ever was. More to the point, the old style oil can image is completely missing from recent generations’ day to day experience. Thus it gets interpreted as something that actually is familiar. ![Cruise Control Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cruise_control_indicator_symbol.gif "cruise_control_indicator_symbol")This one was described as a “green dot with a line through it”. The driver was at the wheel at the time, which is the only explanation for that description for this [Cruise Control symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/cruise-or-speed-control-text-indicators/). ![Parking Assistance Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/parking_assistant.gif "parking_assistant")You’ll love this one. We’ve had a number of drivers call this one a “P with a sailboat next to it”! How a sailboat could ever be associated with a car is anyone’s guess, but this [Park Assist symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/park-assist-systems-indicator-symbols/) includes what is supposed to represent a radar signal bouncing off an obstruction. The obstacle looks just a bit too much like a sail. ![Differential Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/differential_lock.gif "differential_lock")This version of the differential lock symbol has been described as a letter H with an X in it. Some manufacturers include a tell tale with Os in it to indicate free wheeling. We await a tic tac toe game description from a driver! ![Tail Light Out Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Tail_light_out_indicator.jpg "Tail_light_out_indicator")This is easily recognized as an image of an automobile. However, it has eyelashes! Of course, the eyelashes actually represent light beams emanating from from lights. Tailights in this case. A light out indicator in fact. ![Check Engine Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/check_engine_light.gif "check_engine_light")Sadly, we’ve heard a dozen descriptions for the [Check Engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/) light that have nothing to do with an actual engine seen from the side, and never thought to save them. We do remember one customer who called it a fan. At least there is one in the image! Since first running this article, a customer called to talk about the movie camera light on her dash. We’ve also heard of a driver who thought it resembled a “personal underwater exploration vehicle”! The fan becomes a propeller. That light did not have the word “Check” embedded in it. And we just heard from a man whose son described what eventually turned out to be the Check Engine light as “three elongated circles with some lines connecting them.” We can’t see that no matter how hard we try! Most recently came the possibility that it was a helicopter! Again, a version of the light without the word “Check”. Now, we can actually see this one from both the fan on the left and what is supposed to be an air cleaner at the top but how a driver in an automobile comes to think of a flying machine remains a mystery! We’ll post more as they come up, for any and all symbols. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** brackets, candle in a glass, cup, dashboard symbol, exclamation point, eyelashes, fish bowl, helicopter, horseshoe, instrument panels, light out indicator, movie camera, parenthesis, warning lights --- ### [All Those Lights on Your Dashboard: They’re Not for Idiots Anymore](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/10/all-those-lights-on-your-dashboard-they’re-not-for-idiots-anymore/) **Published:** October 15, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## The First Warning Lights ![Oil Trouble Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/oil_trouble_indicator.gif "oil_trouble_indicator") In a simpler day, if your engine’s oil pressure dropped too low, your dashboard, or more properly, your instrument panel, would have had an analog oil pressure gauge displaying the pressure reading and a warning light, a red dot, that would come on to get your attention. Then some manufacturers did away with the gauge altogether, leaving only the red dot or “Idiot” light. There would have been a temperature gauge plus a light to warn a driver if the engine’s temperature rose too high. But now you might not see a gauge at all. In the meantime, “Idiot” lights have proliferated to the point of madness. And as a driver, you need to be a “road scholar” (sorry) to understand them all. Idiot lights, or tell-tales, as they are known only in the industry, were designed to help drivers who didn’t understand how to read a gauge and to get your attention. To those who actually did know how to read the gauges, and watched them like a hawk, the tell-tales came to be known as Idiot lights. And the term stuck. ### Warning Light Evolution ![Check Engine Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/check_engine_light.gif "check_engine_light")However, in today’s vehicles, there could never be a corresponding gauge to compliment a Check Engine light, or the ABS (anti-lock brake) light, or a Drivetrain Trouble light, or for any of the dozens of text and picture tell-tales that have permeated vehicle instrument panels over the last few decades. There may be literally 20 or 30 picture or text tell-tales on a modern instrument panel, each connected to some system in your car. We’ve counted as many as one hundred in some models! And they may illuminate in twos and threes if a problem is detected. That is, a problem with one system causes other systems that are dependent on the first to be shut off. Each of those systems will have an associated, and now illuminated, tell-tale. Today, a driver needs to be an automotive prodigy to know what’s going on. ![Slip Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/slip_indicator_symbol.gif "slip_indicator_symbol")Maybe the most troubling about the “Prodigy” lights is that when one of them crops up, it indicates a problem or malfunction has already occurred. For instance, there is no gauge to indicate a change in the anti-lock brakes. If a malfunction occurs, a tell-tale appears. The same for an electronic throttle, the power steering, the stability control system, or any of the other advanced, and often electronic, systems. So a “Prodigy” light comes on and a frustrated and often panicked, non-prodigy driver turns to his or her owner’s manual for help. Unfortunately, the common answer is to call your dealer. It is truly impossible for an average driver to memorize the meaning of all the lights, which all too many times includes a system acronym or abbreviation. In the end, drivers actually do feel like Idiots through no fault of their own. ![VDC Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/07/vdc_off_indicator.gif "vdc_off_indicator")Drivers need help and at DashboardSymbols.com, we are developing tools to do just that. The first tool is a Smartphone app that includes some 100 image and text tell-tales and their descriptions. The App is currently available for Android and Blackberry phones and under development for the iPhone. We ultimately intend to change the way vehicles communicate with drivers. In the meantime, if you are confused by the symbols that show up on your instrument panel, go to [www.dashboardsymbols.com](http://www.dashboardsymbols.com/). There, you will find the most comprehensive list of automotive symbols available anywhere, and access to our tools. We’ll help you feel like a “Prodigy”, rather than an “Idiot”! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Articles & Commentaries **Tags:** ABS, anti-lock brake, check engine light, dashboard, electronic systems, gauge, idiot light, instrument panel, oil pressure, stability control, tell-tales, temperature gauge --- ### [4 Wheel Active Steer Warning Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/07/4-wheel-active-steer-warning-symbol/) **Published:** July 16, 2011 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## 4 Wheel Steer ![4WAS Indicator Symbol ](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/07/4was_indicator1.gif "4was_indicator")This is the *4 Wheel Active Steer* ([4WAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) *Warning Indicator* [Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate that there is a malfunction in the 4WAS system. If a malfunction has occurred in the system, the 4WAS function will not function, but the vehicle can be steered and can continue to be driven with caution. Only the rear wheel steering is deactivated. - **Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below.** - **Otherwise you can return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** This is an electronic system, so the manufacturer may recommend turning the ignition Off and back On to cycle the engine and the 4WAS system. The light may then go out. If the light does not resolve, see your dealer or authorized repair center. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. 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BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** 4 Wheel Active Steer Warning Symbol, 4WAS, car symbol, dashboard symbol --- ### [Engine Malfunction Indicator Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/malfunction-indicator-light/) **Published:** November 17, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Engine Malfunction ![Malfunction Indicator Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/malfunction_indicator.gif "malfunction_indicator")This is an *Engine Malfunction Indicator Light*  ([MIL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). This light, on steadily or blinking, indicates a fault in the engine’s emission control system. It may also indicate that the gas cap is loose or missing. The text itself reads Service Engine Soon. - **Before moving on, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Ensuring that the gas cap is on and properly tightened to at least one click is one of the few fixes available to the average motorist. If this light is on and the gas cap is installed properly, see your dealer or authorized service center as soon as you can. Note that if it is blinking, reduce your speed, avoid hard acceleration and deceleration and see your dealer as soon as possible. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Malfunction Indicator Light, service engine soon --- ### [Low Windshield Washer Fluid Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/low-windshield-washer-fluid-indicator/) **Published:** October 14, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Low Washer Fluid *![Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/low_windshield_washer_fluid.gif "low_windshield_washer_fluid")![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Washer-fluid-low3.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Low-washer-fluid-indicator.gif)*![Washer fluid low indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Windshield-washer.gif)These are all *Low Windshield Washer Fluid* Indicator [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. The first and last images actually resemble an open hand-held fan, which is supposed to be the windshield. The dashed lines represent two steams of water, also used in the second image but encased in what looks like a broken or split water jug. - **First, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main Picture Symbols page and scan again!** To help find what and where to refill, the same image will be found on the reservoir’s cover under the hood. A symbol on the reservoir’s cap will likely match the one seen on the instrument panel. ### Similar Symbols ![Auto wiper indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Auto-wiper-indicator-1.gif)![Rain sensor indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Rain-sensor-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wiper-failure-symbol.gif)Do not confuse the symbol with these. **[Click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/windshield-wiper-failure-indicator/)** about the first one and **[click here for more](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/automatic-windshield-wiper-fault-indicator-symbols/)** on the last two. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Low Windshield Washer Fluid Indicator, open hand-held fan, two steams of water --- ### [Power and Sport Mode Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/electronically-controlled-transmission-power-indicator/) **Published:** October 12, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Power, Sport Mode *![Power Mode Setting Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/power_mode_setting.gif "power_mode_setting")*![Sport Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/sport_mode_indicator_2.gif)These are *Power and Sport Mode Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/)s. The abbreviation [PWR](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms") stands for Power. The ‘S’, for sport, is in a bumpy circle , which is meant to be a transmission ring gear. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sport_indicator.gif)![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sport-indicator-3.gif)![Sport mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Sport-mode-7.gif)![Sport mode light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sport-mode-light.gif)Whether it is from an electronically controlled transmission or throttle ([ECT](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) or in a hybrid vehicle, any of the symbols indicate that the selected mode is active. The option controls the transmission electronically, and is chosen by buttons featuring the same symbol. The result is to keep the transmission in a lower gear longer for more powerful acceleration. ![Race track mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Race-track-mode.gif)This one, from Porsche, stands out because Race Track Mode, when active, taps into the vehicle’s tire pressure control system!  However, this does not control the actual tire pressure, but rather the allows the tire pressure monitoring system to “track” a lower pressure. Tire pressure can be reduced to enhance performance. And just for fun, this is the a clearly a bad English translation, but exactly what is found in the manual: “The race track mode is allowed in public road traffic not be used.” ![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Sport-mode-2.gif)![Sport S mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sport-S.gif)![Sport S+ mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sport-S-1.gif)Another group of symbols are shown here. These are displayed in gray scale. The modes allow for additional power to be extracted from the high voltage battery, are found in instrument panel in a curved shape along the bottom of the circular portion of the information display. Seen as Sport, Sport S and Sport S+, they indicate the level of change applied to the vehicle’s suspension. ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Sport-mode.gif)![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sport-mode-2.gif)![Sport mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sport-mode-1.gif)![Launch control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Launch-control-indicator.gif)In electric or hybrid vehicles, featuring more powerful acceleration. Both the [text symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) SPORT and the flag image are used. The flag image may be shown in gray scale in the instrument panel’s information center. LC in the last image is Launch Control. In more rare cases, the option may indicate control of the throttle in order allow more powerful or deliberate acceleration. There will likely be additional text with the abbreviation PWR. See the Acronyms page if it is not a whole word. *![Settings Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Settings-indicator.gif)* Do *not* confuse the second image featuring the letter S with the *Settings Indicator* symbol on the right. It is nearly identical to the bumpy circle used when referring to the transmission, but lacks any addition in the center and is shown in gray scale. The settings indicator will most generally be seen in the separate [Information Display](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/information-displays-and-message-centers/) and is the what we have become used to seeing on our phones and computers. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** black and white, bumpy circle, car symbol, dashboard symbol, ect, Electronically Controlled Transmission Power Indicator, PWR, sport mode, transmission ring gear --- ### [Snow Mode Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/snow-mode-indicators/) **Published:** October 12, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Snow Mode ![Frost Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/frost_warning_indicator.png "frost_warning_indicator")![Snow and ice mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Snow-ice-mode.gif)![Snow Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/snow_mode_indicator.gif "snow_mode_indicator")![Snow mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Snow-mode-indicator3.gif)![Snow mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Snow-mode-5.gif)These are *Snow Mode Indicators* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/)s. Whether from an electronically controlled transmission or throttle ([ECT](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) or in a hybrid vehicle, it indicates that this mode is active. The option controls the transmission electronically, keeping it in a higher gear (2nd or 3rd) or controlling the throttle for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces, like snow. - **But first, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** Note that the snowflake image shown in **yellow/amber/orange** is also used as a warning that road conditions may be slippery due to low outside temperatures. [Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/frost-warning-or-snow-mode-indicato-symbol/) for more. The other two symbols, the word SNOW in **yellow/amber/orange** and the image in **green** combined with the word SNOW are simply mode indicators. Also, there will likely be additional text with the text symbol Snow. See our **[Acronyms](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")** page if it is not a whole word or our [**Text Symbols page**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/). ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, ect, electronically controlled transmission, instrument panel light, snow, snow flake, snow mode --- ### [Hybrid Snow Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/hybrid-snow-indicator/) **Published:** October 12, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Hybrid Snow Mode ![Hybrid Snow Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hybrid_snow.jpg "hybrid_snow")This is a *Hybrid Snow Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). Some vehicles feature an option that controls the transmission electronically, keeping it in a higher gear for accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces, like snow. The indicator will be illuminated when the the vehicle is placed in this mode. - **But first, are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard indicator, dashboard symbol, Hybrid Snow Indicator --- ### [Electric Vehicle (EV) Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/electric-vehicle-ev-operation-indicator/) **Published:** October 11, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## EV Operation ![EV Operation Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ev_mode_indicator.gif "ev_mode_indicator")This is the *(Electric Vehicle) [EV](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms") Operation Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/), found in hybrid vehicles. Most hybrid vehicles give the driver the option to choose to use only the electric motor(s), at least in special situations. - **But first, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** This symbol will appear on the instrument panel when a switch – likely showing the same symbol – is activated. The vehicle will revert to “normal” operation when the accelerator pedal is depressed hard or quickly, when the speed gets high enough or when the hybrid battery’s power gets too low. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, Electric Vehicle Operation Indicator, EV, green car, hybrid, instrument cluster light, instrument panel light --- ### [Reduced Engine Power Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/reduced-engine-power-light/) **Published:** November 15, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Reduced Power ![Reduced Engine Power Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/reduced_engine_power_light.jpg "reduced_engine_power_light")![Reduced eng power indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Reduced-eng-power-indicator.gif)These are *Reduced Engine Power Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-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?? If yes, then continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** The fault is likely in an electronic system, and one vehicle maker suggests stopping the vehicle and restarting it after 10 seconds. Like rebooting a computer, or exactly like rebooting a computer. This may reset the system and thus resolve the issue. If this does not work, see your dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible. The picture symbol, in essence, is an engine seen from the side, is the same as the check engine light with a down pointing arrow to indicate that the power is reduced. ### Similar Symbols ![Check Engine Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/check_engine_light.gif)![Malfunction Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2014/07/check_engine_light_5.gif)![Check Engine Electrical](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/check_engine_light_3.gif)So don’t confuse the indicator with these, despite the lighting bolts and arrows. **[Learn more about them here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/)**. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** arrow, car symbol, check engine light, dashboard symbol, down arrow, fan, reduced engine power, sideways engine --- ### [High-beam Assistant Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/high-beam-assistant-symbol/) **Published:** November 8, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## High Beam Assist ![High-beam Assistant Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/high-beam_assistant_indicator.gif "high-beam_assistant_indicator")![High beam assistant](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/high-beam_assistant_indicator2.gif)These are *High-beam Assistant* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-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 be impacted by other bright lights along or near the road. - **Are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If not, you can return to our main Picture Symbols page and scan again.** ![Adaptive high beam indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Adaptive-high-beam.gif)A similar symbol may be seen in black and white in the information display. In this case, it will be accompanied by a text message noting a problem. Most likely, the system’s sensors are blocked and it is unable to function properly. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** A, car symbol, green, high beam indicator, High-beam Assistant, lighting symbol --- ### [Easy Access Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/easy-access-indicator-symbol/) **Published:** November 4, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Easy Access ![Easy Access Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/easy_access_symbol.gif "easy_access_symbol")This is the *Easy Access Indicator* [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). 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 look like it is caught in a vice. The **green** color is meant to only to note that the system is active. - **Are you sure this is your symbol??** - **If not, return to our main [Picture Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) and scan again!** ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** car symbol, dashboard symbol, Easy Access, green, head caught in a vice, instrument panel Indicator, man stepping down --- ### [Information Displays and Message Centers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/information-displays-and-message-centers/) **Published:** November 4, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## 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 to fall. These displays are also wider and taller than traditional [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) and indicators. In older models, these will *not* be red or orange or yellow/amber, which are reserved for malfunction or trouble indicators and symbols. ![Maintenance Reminder Example](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/maint_reminder.jpg "maint_reminder")![Lane Keeping Assistance](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/lane_keeping.jpg "lane_keeping") ![Miles per Gallon Image](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/mpg_screen.jpg "mpg_screen") ![Hybrid Operation Image](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hybrid_example.jpg "hybrid_example") The bottom line is this: if something appears unexpectedly, there will be a red, orange or yellow symbol visible on the instrument panel *in addition to* the display. If there isn’t, there is nothing wrong and a display key on the steering wheel or one of the control stalks has likely been touched accidentally. Consult your manual for options to restore the display to its original view. However, the evolution of these displays includes the introduction of full color, GPS mapping and individual symbols. In addition, drivers are being given a choice of display style and layout in the more flexible message centers. The displays allow for larger, more complicated *Driver Assist* symbols, as well as what are essentially computer controls. ![Settings Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Settings-indicator.gif)For instance, this is the *Settings Indicator* symbol. It is nearly identical to the bumpy circle used when referring to the transmission, but lacks any addition in the center and is shown in gray scale – for now. The settings indicator is the what we have become used to seeing on our phones and computers and in fact leads to the customization of the display. ![Adaptive Cruise Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Adaptive.gif)![Oblect Detected Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Object-detected-indicator.gif)Maddeningly, there appear to be no constraints assigned here, and we have seen the potential for dozens of variations. The image at left is a variation of an *[Adaptive ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/)*[or](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/)*[ Active Cruise Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/) Indicator* switched on and functioning. At right, the system has detected a vehicle ahead and the symbol is larger than typical with the added image of a car in the distance. Note as well that these symbols will go from **Green** to **Amber** to **Red** depending on speed and distance. ![Adaptive cruise control and curve control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Adaptive_combined.gif)The symbol shown may grow wider as well, as seen here. In this situation, another version of the [*Adaptive Cruise Control*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/) symbol has been combined with a lane symbol indicating a curve in the road the vehicle will adjust to. Again the color may vary depending on conditions. All of which leaves drivers with a bewildering array of notices, symbols, messages and color changes that at best are distracting while behind the wheel and at worst simply impossible to fully understand. To us here at DashboardSymbols.com, auto manufacturers are given far too much leeway in deciding how to present information to drivers — while they are driving! ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** amber, arrow on circle, black and white, blue background, car symbol, curved lines, green, Information Displays, Message Centers, one car, radiating lines, red, settins indicator, two cars --- ### [Traction and Active Traction Control Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/traction-and-active-traction-control-indicators/) **Published:** October 20, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Traction Control *![Trac Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/trac_indicator.gif "trac_indicator")![Active Traction Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/active_trac_indicator.jpg "active_trac_indicator")![A-TRAC indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/A-TRAC-indicator.gif)*These are all *Traction and Active Traction Control Indicator* [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/). They indicate that the system has been activated and doing its job to maintain traction in slippery conditions, hence the **green** color. Like other text indicators, they intend to inform more directly than diagrams. - **But first, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below.** - **Otherwise return to our main [Text Symbols page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) and scan again!** Color is important. A **yellow/amber** indicator that remains lit and has *not* been turned off, particularly if it is accompanied by the [Master Warning light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/master-dashboard-warning-light-and-attention-indicators/), indicates a problem with the system that your dealer or authorized service center should address. If the [Check Engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/) light is on, these systems will likely be turned off as well, turning the light on. ### Many More Versions ![Dynamic Traction Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dtc_indicator.gif "dtc_indicator")![PCS indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/PCS-indicator.gif)![Traction control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/TCS-indicator3.gif)These symbols indicate *Dynamic Traction Control* ([DTC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")), *Traction Control System* ([TCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms")) *Precision Control System* ([PCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/)) *Warnings*, simply variants in the name. Again, **green** or **yellow/amber** indicates the system is on and functioning or that the system has a malfunction, respectively. The text OFF symbols![Traction Control System Warning Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/traction_control_system.gif "traction_control_system")![Traction control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Traction_control_indicator3.gif) (below) will also be illuminated if any of these system variants is turned off using its control switch. If an OFF symbol is not used by the manufacturer, one of the symbols shown will simply remain lit.  Again, if the system has not been turned off, have the system serviced as soon as possible. ![TCSS OFF Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TCSS_off_indicator.gif "TCSS_off_indicator")![TRAC OFF Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/TRAC_OFF_indicator_2.gif "TRAC_OFF_indicator_2")![Traction Control Off](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/TCS_off_indicator.gif "TCS_off_indicator")![Traction control off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Traction-control-off-indicator.gif)![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TRAC-off-indicator-3.gif)![Traction Control off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TC_off_indicator.gif)One of these lights will be active when the traction control system is switched off and is generally **yellow/amber**. If the switch is on, a malfunction is indicated. Note that traction control systems use the vehicle’s brakes and throttle in their operations and the malfunctions may be in the antilock brakes or the engine. The [ABS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/antilock-braking-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/) or [Check Engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/) light(s) may be on as well. ![TRACTION control mode indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TRAC-mode-indicator.gif)This indicator, TRAC. MODE, means that the Stability Control System has been turned off and that a Traction Control Mode may be chosen to suit the driver or the conditions. This is usually an off-road or racing option. ![VSA Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/VSA_indicator.gif "VSA_indicator")![VSC TRAC Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/VSC_TRAC_indicator_2.gif "VSC_TRAC_indicator_2")![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Service-traction-control-indicator.gif)![Service traction system indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Service-traction-system-indicator.gif)These symbols indicate a malfunction in the traction control or a related [Stability Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/) system. Separate warning lights are generally the rule, but some of the first vehicles that employed the systems had their warning lights combined. The vehicle should be taken to the dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible for repair. ——————————————————————- The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. ![Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with gray stubble, wearing a dark shirt, looking at the camera with a neutral expression; map on the wall behind him.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Author_2.gif) [Marc Favreau](https://dashboardsymbols.com/author/dashboard/) The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start *any* keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s, ME: MS, RPI, NY **Categories:** Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales **Tags:** active trac, car symbol, DTC, dynamic traction control, instrument cluster light, stability control, TCS, TCSS, trac, TRAC OFF, Traction Control Indicators, Traction Control System, VSA --- ## Pages ### [Home](https://dashboardsymbols.com/) **Published:** February 6, 2013 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Symbols, warning lights, and dead key fobs.](#Symbols_warning_lights_and_dead_key_fobs) - [The help you need is here!](#The_help_you_need_is_here) - [And there is never a charge to use…](#And_there_is_never_a_charge_to_use%E2%80%A6) ## **![DashboardSymbols.com](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DashIcon.gif)Symbols, warning lights, and dead key fobs.** ### **The help you need is here!** Since its inception in 2010, we have made this site into the ultimate source for information on the[ symbols, indicators and warning and fault lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) seen on instrument panels across the industry. Also, has your key fob stopped working? If so, how do you get into and start your car?? We are the world’s leading authority on back-up open and start processes for keyless start cars with [key fobs that are not working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/). #### And there is never a charge to use… - **Every day thousands of drivers face new, unfamiliar warning lights — or a dead key fob.** - **We can help, right here on these pages!** ![Dead fob icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/app_icon135.gif)Automotive service departments across the country are inundated with questions like these on a daily basis. Here at **DashboardSymbols.com**, our aim is to give you the answers you need — to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble — a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel or a misbehaving push button- or keyless-start car. So: - **To find warning lights by manufacturer — the *best* way to [search the site — click here …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)** - **If you have a typical [picture-style warning light, click here …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/)** - **If the [warning light has text inside it, click here …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/)** - **If you seeing [more than one warning light, click here …](https://dashboardsymbols.com/multiple-warning-lights/)** - **And if you’re [key fob no longer works, we can help, ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/)click here …** ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Sponsors](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/advertising/) **Published:** September 13, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![DashboardSymbols.com](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/FB_Dashicon_1.gif)For Advertisers This site is seen by thousands of drivers every week. **DashboardSymbols.com** was founded in 2010 and has since hosted over ***33.7 million visitors*** who have accessed over ***67.4 million pages and videos***. Each one of those visitors is looking for help with some kind of automotive problem. Despite AI, the site continues to deliver on the order of ***a quarter million pages and video views per month***. ### The Video Side We began creating how to **[videos, posted here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///dead-key-fob-batteries/video-help/)** and on our [**YouTube channel,**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCliuzc0jif8wHusIUw1-uag) early in 2015, principally to help drivers with dead key fobs. Along with some additional technology, repair and accessory videos, they are viewed over ***60,000 times a month*** and now total over ***19.8 million views.** There are ***287 videos*** available. Further, we can produce helpful videos for dealer customers on many auto tech topics. Get in touch to discuss the possibilities. By phone: +1 (203) 295-4178 By email: **[click here](mailto:dash_sym@dashboardsymbols.com)** **DashboardSymbols.com** Greenwich, CT 06831 —————————————————————————- > [All Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights by Color](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) --- ### [Key Fob Not Working: How-to Video Help](https://dashboardsymbols.com/help-with-a-dead-key-fob/video-help/) **Published:** January 17, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Key Fob Not Working](#Key_Fob_Not_Working) - [General Help Videos](#General_Help_Videos) - [Getting In](#Getting_In) - [Starting the Car](#Starting_the_Car) - [Getting Out!](#Getting_Out) - [Why Does the Alarm Go Off??](#Why_Does_the_Alarm_Go_Off) - [The Brake Pedal Conundrum](#The_Brake_Pedal_Conundrum) - [Videos by Manufacturer](#Videos_by_Manufacturer) - [Alfa Romeo](#Alfa_Romeo) - [Audi](#Audi) - [BMW / Mini](#BMW_Mini) - [Buick](#Buick) - [Cadillac](#Cadillac) - [Chevrolet](#Chevrolet) - [Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / Fiat](#Chrysler_Dodge_Jeep_Fiat) - [Ford](#Ford) - [GMC](#GMC) - [Holden](#Holden) - [Honda / Acura](#Honda_Acura) - [Hyundai / Genesis](#Hyundai_Genesis) - [Jaguar / Land Rover](#Jaguar_Land_Rover) - [Kia](#Kia) - [Lincoln](#Lincoln) - [Maserati](#Maserati) - [Mazda](#Mazda) - [Mercedes-Benz](#Mercedes-Benz) - [Mitsubishi](#Mitsubishi) - [Nissan / Infiniti](#Nissan_Infiniti) - [Porsche](#Porsche) - [Subaru](#Subaru) - [Suzuki](#Suzuki) - [Tesla](#Tesla) - [Toyota / Lexus / Scion](#Toyota_Lexus_Scion) - [Vauxhall / Opel](#Vauxhall_Opel) - [Volvo / Polestar](#Volvo_Polestar) - [Volkswagen](#Volkswagen) - [Wagoneer](#Wagoneer) - [Replacing the Remote or Fob or Smart Key Battery](#Replacing_the_Remote_or_Fob_or_Smart_Key_Battery) ## ![Dead fob icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/app_icon135.gif)Key Fob Not Working Is your key fob not working? We have an extensive and growing video library to help you get in and get started, listed by manufacturer, that can be found below. The majority of our videos are dedicated to helping you get in and get going if the battery in your key fob, smart key or remote control dies. Shown first below are our first three videos, first done in 2015 and since updated, offering general help overviews. We have since focused on videos “keyed” to specific manufacturers (below) and models, where applicable. There are a total of ***287 videos*** available and to they have been viewed over *****19.8** million times*** to date. - **[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///dead-key-fob-batteries/) to get to Text Instructions, with images, by vehicle Manufacturer.** - **[Click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/03/replacing-fob-remote-or-smart-key-batteries/) for Videos replacing Batteries in key fobs from various Manufacturers.** - **Continue on below for our General Help videos, followed by videos sorted by Manufacturer.** ### **General Help Videos** These first videos show us getting into and starting a push button start car with a key fob that has gone dead. The car we used happens to have a hidden key hole. #### **Getting In** Ah, nothing like a hidden key hole to mess with a motorist’s head! And, yes, you likely will have to pry off a piece of your priceless automobile, but it is necessary and you won’t hurt it! Don’t lose the cap that covers the keyhole after you remove it. The video below updates a 4 year old overview we did on the subject. We had a lot more cars to use as examples. ***Note that we still have lots of videos specific to most makes and models.*** #### **Starting the Car** The next video, is an overview covering many vehicles from nearly all manufacturers. Please note that we have likely covered your specific make and model, so it would be best to scroll down to the list of manufacturers. #### **Getting Out!** Yes, getting out. The migration to electronic latches means it’s time for a 2022 update of our get out video. So, for the third time, we will spend some time making sure you can get OUT of your car in the event of a power failure of the main start battery. The interior electronic door latches will not work in this case, and it can get damned hot inside your car in a hurry — something that cost the life of a Texas man in 2015. But remember, there is *always* a back up plan. #### Why Does the Alarm Go Off?? #### **The Brake Pedal Conundrum** If your push button start car doesn’t start the first time, you might see a warning to step on the brake, even if you are stepping on the brake! Here we discuss what has happened and how to get past it. ***\* Note: We have seen this in vehicles from Acura, Land Rover, Lexus, Mini and Toyota. We ‘confused’ a Nissan into the problem, but not an Infiniti. We have not been able to replicate this in Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Land Rover, Maserati, Mercedes or VW models. We will continue to test additional vehicles as they come available.*** \*\* We have battery replacement videos from: Acura (3), Audi (3), BMW (3), Fiat Chrysler (5), Ford (3), GM (6), Holden, Honda, Hyundai/Kia (2), Jaguar/Land Rover (2), Lexus (3), Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz (2), Mitsubishi, Nissan/Infiniti (3), Polestar, Porsche, Subaru, Tesla (2), Toyota (3), Volkswagen (2) and Volvo (2) fobs, to date. ### Videos by Manufacturer We have assembled a library of over 250 videos by manufacturer with examples of back-up procedures from those individual manufacturers and, where needed, specific models. We are particularly focused on models with hidden key holes. Never a charge to use this site. - **If you don’t find a video covering your make or model, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/) to get to text instructions, with images.** #### [![Alfa Romeo Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Alfa-Romeo-Logo-80-2.gif)Alfa Romeo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/04/alfa-romeo-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) We now have two videos for the new Giulia and Stelvio models with keyless start, including replacing the battery in the tricky key fob. #### [![Audi logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/audi-logo-80.gif)Audi](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We now have 21 videos demonstrating the many Audi and Volkswagen back-up entry and start options. We have Audi hidden key holes on a Q7 and Q8. We’ve replaced the battery in the key fob in several different fob styles. #### [![BMW logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BMW-logo-80.gif)BMW / Mini](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/bmwmini-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We have a thirteen videos available, demonstrating the manufacturer’s two back-up options, plus hidden key holes in BMWs, two others in a Mini and fob battery replacements. Our most recent addition is is the company’s all electric vehicles including the i4 and iX. #### [![Buick logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Buick-logo-80.gif)Buick](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We have nine videos for Buick owners, including being able to get past hidden key holes and replacing batteries in key fobs. #### [![Cadillac Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cadillac-Logo-80.gif)Cadillac](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/cadillac-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) There are 15 videos for Cadillac owners to help you get in and get started. We get you past hidden key holes, including instances where the owner’s manual is wrong! And we show how to replace the dead battery in key fobs. #### [![Chevrolet logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Chevrolet-logo-80.gif)Chevrolet](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We have 19 videos for Chevrolet owners, with help to get in and get started. There are too many variations for getting started, and even getting inside, depending on model. And we can help replace the battery in a number of key fobs. #### [![Chrysler logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Chrysler-logo-80.gif)Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / Fiat](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/chrysler-dodge-and-jeep-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We have eleven videos demonstrating the manufacturer’s two basic back-up entry and start options in various models and fob battery replacements in four fob styles. #### [![Ford logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ford-logo-80.gif)Ford](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/ford-and-lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Ford has a number of differing methods for getting in and starting their cars, 12 actually (at least). So far, we have 19 videos available, covering back up entry and start procedures in the most common Ford models and key fob battery replacement. We can get you past any hidden keyhole. There is some crossover with Lincoln, but they are handled separately below. #### [![GMC logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GMC-logo-80.gif)GMC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/gmc-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We have seven videos for GMC owners to help you get in and get started. We also show how to replace the battery in the key fob. #### [![Holden logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/holden-logo-80.gif)Holden](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/11/holden-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) We’ve never had our hands on a Holden, but we’ve handled dozens of GM models here in North America. So we put together three videos to help owners of Holden models using other GM products as stand-ins. #### [![Honda logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Honda-logo-80.gif)Honda / Acura](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/honda-acura-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Now nine videos covering the newest and simplest back up entry and start procedure and the replacement of the battery in older- and newer-style key fobs. #### [![Hyundai logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Hyundai-logo-80.gif)Hyundai / Genesis](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) There are several back up entry and start methods and we have thirteen videos covering back up entry and start procedures in the most Hyundai and Genesis models and key fob battery replacements. We can get you past the hidden keyholes. #### [![Jaguar logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jaguar-logo-80.gif)Jaguar / Land Rover](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/12/land-rover-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Thus far we have a six videos with help for 2015 and later Jaguar and Land Rover models. We’ve worked with the newest key fobs and flush door handles. #### [![Kia logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Kia-logo-80.gif)Kia](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/kia-videos-help-for-key-not-working/) We have eight videos with help for Kia owners, including key fob battery replacements. #### [![Lincoln Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lincoln-Logo.gif)Lincoln](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/09/lincoln-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) While there is a good deal of crossover with Ford vehicles (above), we have eleven videos for Lincoln owners with help getting past hidden key holes, getting the vehicles started and replacing key fob batteries. #### [![Maserati logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Maserati-logo.gif)Maserati](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/maserati-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Three videos total. We’ve had access to a pair of Maserati models, a Ghibli and a Levante, and we now believe that the method shown in both videos should work for any push button or keyless start Maserati! And we’ve replaced the battery in a fob as well. #### [![Mazda-logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mazda-logo.gif)Mazda](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/mazda-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We have seven videos available to help with Mazda entry and start procedures, including one featuring the standardized starting method begun with 2014 models. Plus a fob battery replacement video. #### [![Mercedes logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mercedes-logo.gif)Mercedes-Benz](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/mercedes-benz-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We now have 10 videos for Mercedes-Benz owners. They introduced a new key fob style in 2017 and new back up start processes. We’ve covered the entry and start procedures and fob battery replacements. #### [![Mitsubishi Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mitsubishi-Logo.gif)Mitsubishi](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/mitsubishi-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) We have two videos for Mitsubishi owners thus far, including help replacing the battery in the key fob. #### [![Nissan logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Nissan-logo.gif)Nissan / Infiniti](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/nissaninfiniti-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Nissan kept it simple for years with two back up start processes, covered in two videos and updated in two more. Then the Infiniti QX30 with a key fob mimicking the fob used by Mercedes-Benz, which we covered. Other videos (3) will help you replace the battery in the key fob. #### [![Porsche Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Porsche-Logo.gif)Porsche](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/08/porsche-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We have three videos, one getting into and starting Entry & Drive models with visible key holes or key holes hiding behind split door handles (the Cayenne), another for models that reveal the key hole when the door handle is lifted, and another replacing the battery in a key fob. #### ![Subaru Logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Subaru-Logo.gif)[Subaru](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/02/subaru-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Thus far we have two videos for Subaru owners. We replace the battery in the newest style in video two. #### [![Suzuki logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/suzuki-logo.gif)Suzuki](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2018/08/suzuki-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We have a single video to help owners of newer keyless start Suzuki models with dead key fob batteries. #### [![Tesla logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tesla-logo-80.gif)Tesla](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/06/tesla-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Thus far, we have six videos opening and starting the Model S, Model X and Model 3 – the opening processes are different – and replacing the battery in their key fobs, although the Model 3 and Model Y don’t actually use a fob. We also have one to help you get inside if the 12-volt start battery dies! #### [![Toyota logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/toyota-logo-80.gif)Toyota / Lexus / Scion](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/lexus-toyota-and-scion-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Toyota Motors uses the same method across the board — unless you have a very early Prius, which we explain as well. Ten total videos, including a newer Prius, the Lexus hidden key hole and key fob battery replacements. #### [![Vauxhall logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Vauxhall-logo-80.gif)Vauxhall / Opel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/vauxhall-and-opel-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) We have a single video for Vauxhall and Opel drivers. We’ve never had our hands on any of the models, but we have handled dozens of GM and VW models here in North America. We used them as stand-ins and are more than confident that the processes shown will work. #### [![Volvo logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Volvo-logo-80.gif)Volvo / Polestar](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We have six videos covering both the older and newer generation Volvos and the new Polestar models. Four are for opening and starting the vehicles and two for preplacing the batteries in the key fobs. #### [![Volkswagen logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Volkswagen-logo-80.gif)Volkswagen](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) We now have 20 videos demonstrating the many Volkswagen and Audi back-up entry and start options, including hidden key holes. We’ve replaced the battery in the key fob in several different fob styles. #### [![Wagoneer logo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Wagoneer-logo.gif)Wagoneer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/10/wagoneer-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/) Thus far, two videos for the latest (2022 and newer) Wagoneer models, including replacing the key fob battery. #### [Replacing the Remote or Fob or Smart Key Battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/03/replacing-fob-remote-or-smart-key-batteries/) This page holds videos of us replacing batteries in key fobs from various manufacturers. So far we have videos for Acura (3), Audi (4), BMW (2), Fiat/Chrysler/Jeep (4), Ford (3), GM (6), Holden, Honda, Hyundai/Genesis (2), Kia (3), Land Rover/Jaguar (2), Lexus (3), Mercedes Benz (2), Mitsubishi, Nissan/Infiniti (3), Polestar, Porsche, Subaru, Tesla (2, Model S, X), Toyota, Volkswagen (2), Volvo (2) and Wagoneer fobs. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Emergency Escape](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/) **Published:** July 7, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Getting out in an emergency. ](#Getting_out_in_an_emergency) - [General Rule](#General_Rule) - [Getting it right: Audi](#Getting_it_right_Audi) - [Following suit: Lucid, Polestar, Volvo](#Following_suit_Lucid_Polestar_Volvo) - [Making it tough](#Making_it_tough) - [BMW](#BMW) - [Dodge](#Dodge) - [Fisker](#Fisker) - [General Motors](#General_Motors) - [Lincoln, Fiat and Maserati](#Lincoln_Fiat_and_Maserati) - [Lexus](#Lexus) - [Rivian](#Rivian) - [R1T/R1S front door](#R1TR1S_front_door) - [R1T/R1S rear door](#R1TR1S_rear_door) - [R2 front door](#R2_front_door) - [R2 rear door](#R2_rear_door) - [Tesla](#Tesla) - [Model S](#Model_S) - [Model X](#Model_X) - [Model 3 and Model Y](#Model_3_and_Model_Y) - [Cybertruck](#Cybertruck) ## **Getting out in an emergency.**  If you are caught inside a car with electronic locks and latches and no power, an emergency escape plan exists and we have it here. Any power issue in a vehicle equipped in this way will have mechanical back-up latch releases. These are also known as a manual door release or a manual override. The growing use of this technology has caused difficulties for drivers everywhere. Two previous posts on the topic, including one that sadly involved a death, has led to the need for this page. So, as we run across unusual and non-intuitive lock releases or incidents that point to these or similar difficulties, we will add them here. Continue on down… **— Related: [Tragic Incident Points to a Need to Build to Intuition](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/06/tragic-incident-points-to-a-need-to-build-to-intuition/)** ### **General Rule** Please know this: there is *always* a way out, at least on the front doors. Only the first gen **Tesla Model 3** and **Model Y** do not have a rear door escape option. If the key fob or remote is outside the car, or if there is an electrical problem, the vehicle’s doors can always be opened. If your vehicle isn’t shown here, find the lock release in the your owner’s manual! #### Getting it right: Audi This is in alphabetical order, so we are stuck discussing a manufacturer who got it right, plus now three others who appear to have followed suit! **![Audi interior handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Audi-interior-handle.gif)Audi** gets massive kudos for doing something completely and utterly human with an electronic lock and latch system in its **e-tron** EVs. The door opens when the handle is pulled. However, if the power fails simply pulling the handle harder, which is exactly what the first human instinct would be, moves the handle further out and engages a mechanical back up. This is a very, very smart move which every other manufacturer using electronic locks and latches should emulate. The perfect emergency escape option. ##### Following suit: Lucid, Polestar, Volvo And we can now add the electronic latches in all **Lucid** models beginning in 2021, plus the **Polestar 3** and **4** and in the **Volvo EX90** as of 2025. We have not seen any of these to test, but **Lucid** states that, “in the event that the door loses power, fully pull the release handle to open.” This suggests a motion very similar to the **Audi**. **Polestar** and **Volvo** describe the emergency open as to “release the door latch mechanically, pull the lever all the way up using some force.” Again, all these should be a rather intuitive move to anyone inside, although it may need to be pulled twice when power is lost. ![Polestar inside handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Polestar-inside-handle.gif)And it is. We got a chance to work with a **Polestar 3** and recorded the movement (left). The gif file doesn’t include the sound, but, with power, the latch release is clearly heard, and the extra pull creates a separate and distinct release sound. And it didn’t require all that much force. We expect the **Volvo** to behave very similarly. #### **Making it tough** ##### **BMW** ![BMW Inside Lock Switch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BMW_lock_switch.gif)Since at least 2008, **BMW** has placed the interior lock release in the center of the dashboard near the emergency flasher switch and between the central air vents, rather than on the door or arm rest where drivers have come to expect it. See the image. It is certainly well within reach of either front seat and eliminates the need for two switches, one for each door. It also displays the standard door lock icon, as shown expanded below. ![BMW lock switch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BMW-switch.gif)However, for those not immediately familiar with **BMW** models, the position of the switch can and has in fact fooled some people into believing there was no way out of the car if the door was locked and the key fob was left outside. This is only because the switch is not placed where one would expect to look. **\*Note** that this practice has been discontinued and locks are back to the doors where they belong. ![BMW back up handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BMW-back-up-handle.gif)Moving on to models with electric locks and latches, notably electric models (EVs) such as the **iX**. Should there be a full power failure while inside, there is a release lever flush against the front door panels (right). Pull it to open the door. Other **BMW** EVs like the **i4**, use a mechanical door handle, so there is no concern here. Also, the door lock switches are on the doors with newer models, where they belong in newer models. **Related: [BMW / Mini Dead Key Fob Help](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/bmw-dead-fob/)** ##### Dodge ![Charger interior door handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Charger-interior-dr-handle.gif)In 2024, the **Dodge Charger** went electric and electronic. So it too now has an electronic latch and a back-up emergency escape door release in the event of a 12-volt battery failure. It can be found on each front door below and alongside the speaker grille in the door panel (left). The one shown is on the driver’s door angled down. Pull to release. ##### Fisker ![Fisker Karma inside open back up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Fisker-Karma-inside-open-back-up.gif)The **Fisker Karma** has a release cable below the armrest, similar to the Lincoln and Fiat arrangements. See the image to the left. To get at the cable, press the lower edge of the cover below the handle and remove he cover. A ring is then found, which is the pull for the cable. The **Fisker Ocean** model uses a standard mechanical inside door handle, although it will need to pulled twice. And a video on the topic is [here](https://youtu.be/Cij2yqbx2pk). ##### **General Motors** ![Coupe_flush_handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Coupe_flush_handle.gif) Four of **GM’s** Coupe styles feature an electronic lock that allows for a flush, aerodynamic exterior door handle (image). The cars are **Chevrolet Corvettes** built after 2005, and the **Cadillac CTS** Coupe and **Cadillac XLR and ELR** Coupes. By extension, the interior release is also electronic, rather than mechanical. ![Inside door release](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Inside_release.gif) Should you run into trouble, a mechanical door release does exist. It can be found on the floor below each of the doors in the form of a lever, much like a trunk or fuel door release (image). It is in no way obvious, easy to see or intuitive to check at your feet for a door release, a fact that has cost one man his life. ![Inside_release3](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Inside_release3.jpg) The image on the handle, expanded here, does indicate that the vehicle’s door will be released with a pull of the lever. However, seeing it and identifying it while sitting in the tight quarters of a **Coupe** will be difficult at best. Run your hand along the floor just beneath the door and in front of the of your seat for the lever and give it a pull. ![escape lever](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Escape_lever.gif)We got hold of a **Cadillac CTS Coupe** and can add this gif (below) of the lever in action. We used it from outside the car, so it could be seen easily!! We consider this to be the worst emergency escape option in existence, bar none. **Related: [General Motors Dead Key Fob Help](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/general-motors-dead-fob-help/)** ##### **Lincoln, Fiat and Maserati** ![Continental Inside Release](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Continental-door-release.gif) The new 2017 **Lincoln Continental** now also features electronic latches. **Ford Motor Co.** has kept a key hole, but moved it to inside the chrome trim below the mirror at the *front* of the driver’s door. [Check out the link](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/04/ford-lincoln-dead-fob-help/) for more. On the inside of the car, a mechanical release emergency escape is provided and is found in the center of the door just below the armrest, as shown. The designers get credit for placing this where a driver would look first in the event of an emergency – in the door itself.  Sadly – and this may come back to haunt **Ford/Lincoln** – there isn’t one on the passenger door… **Fiat** with the new 2024 **500e** uses a very, very similar release in essentially the same place. In contrast to the Continental, *both* front doors include the mechanical release. As of 2023, several new **Maserati** models use an electronic lock and latch system. The cars offer a very similar door release under the arm rest. Using the same illustration above, the release is in exactly the same place and operates the same way. Like the **Fiat**, *both* front doors have a release. ##### Lexus ![Lexus inside electronic handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lexus-inside-electrinic-handle.gif)**Lexus** joined the fray in 2023 with its new electrified models, the **NX**, **RX**, **RZ** and **TX**. To open the door from the inside, Lexus provides a button to push. To the company’s credit, if pushing the button fails to open the door, the push button is actually built into the back-up door handle. It simply needs to be pulled from the front, although it must be pulled twice. ##### Rivian ###### R1T/R1S front door ![Rivian front door open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rivian-front-dr.gif)Both the **Rivian R1T** and **RIS** have electronic latches and have a simple button push that opens the doors from the inside. In the event of a power failure, both the front and rear doors have a mechanical handle to use. The mechanical pull handle for the front door is easily seen at the very front of the arm rest of each door (left). ###### R1T/R1S rear door Each rear door presumably has a release cord. A panel behind the pull handle must be removed which exposes a pull cord. Pull the cord to open the door. ![Rivian escape gif](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rivian-escape-gif-3.gif)However, we were initially unable to identify the panel in question. There is nothing remotely obvious that either the owner of the vehicle or myself could find, much less a passenger could in distress! Ironically, a means of removing the panel shown was not visible with the door already open! We recommend a passenger in the rear crawl over the console to exit through the front. We finally got hold of one and pulled it off ourselves. See the gif above right or the [full video here ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/09/new-rivian-safety-video-that-will-save-a-life-in-a-power-failure/)or [here…](https://youtu.be/i6Ib2udWMa8) Note that if you have young children in the back, we still recommend they climb to the front seat area. It takes a good deal of force to remove the panel. We consider this to be nearly the worst emergency escape option. ###### R2 front door ![R2 front exit](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/R2-front-exit.gif)We’ll start by noting that the company states that in the event of a collision or power loss, the **R2**‘s power supply and distribution systems will continue to support the electronic latches. This is not true of the previous models. That said, if they are not working, exiting the **R2** from the front is similar to the models above. However, the handle is further forward on the armrest. Pull the handle (number 2, right) to open the door. ###### R2 rear door Unfortunately, exiting the **R2** with no power again requires removing a panel. Much like when we first added the other models, we have not seen one yet, but we are hopeful that the company has made this at least a little more obvious. ![R2 rear door pull](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/R2-rear-pull.gif)![R2 rear door escape access](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/R2-rear-escape-access.gif)In any case, start by pulling off the panel shown at the front of the armrest (first image). The image at least suggests that there is a handle to get hold of. Once that is done, a pull cable appears (second image). In fact, it looks like it is attached to the panel itself. We’ll get to one and record the operations. ##### **Tesla** ###### Model S ![Model S manual fr dr release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mod-S-manual-fr-dr-release.gif)If a power failure is encountered in a **Model S**, a mechanical release is found somewhat intuitively at the front of either arm rest (left). Pull it up and the door will open. The exit process from the back seats for this car is truly a head scratcher. The handle pictured to the right is located beneath the rear seat leather in a carpet cutout. In fact, ![Tesla Door Release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Tesla_door_release.gif)there is a cutout and handle located under the center of *each* rear seat. The cutouts are above the floor where the carpet is vertical. Locate the cutout, likely by feel, and then feel for the handle. Pull the handle and a cable releases the rear door on whichever side of the car you are working with. The front door handles work mechanically. ###### Model X The original **Model X** front interior door handles operate mechanically, so no back-up is needed. However, the rear doors are another matter. However, beginning in 2025, the front door features an electronic latch and can be opened exactly as the **Model S** shown above left if power is lost. ![Model X manual rear dr release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Model-X-manual-rear-dr-release.gif)If **Model X** has no electrical power, the manual says to “carefully” remove the speaker grille from the door to find the emergency escape plan. It is at the front bottom of each rear door. I would not be so concerned with being careful. Once the grille is removed, a release cable is available (blue arrow). Pull it down and towards the front of the vehicle. After the latch is released, the gull wing door(s) will need to be lifted manually. ###### ![](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cybertruck-manual-fr-dr-release.gif)Model 3 and Model Y The **Model 3,** **Model Y** and **Cybertruck** use the same or similar mechanical handle to open the front doors located in a somewhat intuitively, at the front of the arm rest and on both sides like the **Model S** above. Older **Model 3** and **Model Y** to not have a mechanical release for the rear door, which a severe oversight in our minds. This is corrected in the 2024 **Model 3** and the 2025 **Model Y**.![Model 3 and Y rear door release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mod-3-and-Y-rear-door-release.gif) On these newer models, you will find a slot in front of what is a release cover at the bottom of each rear door pocket (right). Slide a finger into the slot and lift the cover away. A mechanical release cable is then seen which must be pulled forward. ![Model Y m back-up back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Model-Y-back-up-back-up.gif)To the left is what a relative did for the safety of her children in their **Model Y**. Its an Ejection pull in bright yellow attached directly to the release cable. There will be no mistaking this emergency escape plan and it will be see-able in pretty much any conditions. Its a brilliant move and one that we recommend. We also sent it off to NHTSA! ###### Cybertruck ![Cybertruck manual rear door release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cybertruck-manual-rr-dr-release.gif)First, the front door back up entry is essentially identical to the **Model 3** and **Model Y** mechanism shown above. Now, to open either of the rear doors in a **Cybertruck**, a release is hidden under the rubber mat on the bottom of the door’s map pocket (right). The mat must be removed, which then reveals a cable loop (**red** arrow) which, when pulled, releases the rear door. A bright yellow Eject pull could be added to the **Cybertruck** as well as the **Model S**! ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. 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If so, it is most likely that the battery in your remote control, smart key, intelligent key, or key fob is dead. It happens to thousands of drivers every day. Your key fob is suddenly not responding. We’re here to help and have been since 2010. We can show you how to get in your car and get started for those made by over 40 manufacturers selling vehicles in North America and beyond. The next two links will take you to either video help or to text and image help, because, so long as you have the correct key fob, we can get you into your car and get you started even if the battery in the key fob has died. 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The links below will take you to locations where you may find them free, where possible, for download in pdf format for 47 car makers. “Registration required” means you will need to register to get access, which will require you car’s vehicle identification number (VIN). Some manufacturers will require a fee, which is also marked. All the clean sites – free and/or manufacturer-backed that is – we could find are here. 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[Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Automotive acronyms and abbreviations](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/more-resources/acronyms/) **Published:** August 28, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Automotive acronyms](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Automotive-acronyms-.gif)Acronyms and abbreviations Sometimes, a [symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/) or indicator takes the form of three or four letters. These **acronyms** and **abbreviations** are thrown around by auto manufacturers who assume that any given driver knows exactly what these stand for. This is almost never true, so we’ve gathered every automotive acronym and abbreviation used in the automotive world and dropped them here for your convenience. If there is a specific system indicator involved, we’ve linked to the proper page. And, of course, they are in alphabetical order. ### Here They Are 2WD: 2 Wheel Drive **[4LO](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/4-wheel-drive-low-indicator/)**: Low Speed 4WD **[4WAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/07/4-wheel-active-steer-warning-symbol/)**: 4 Wheel Active Steer **[4WD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/4-wheel-drive-trouble-indicator/)**: 4 Wheel Drive AAS: Alfa Active Suspension  **[ABS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/antilock-braking-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/)**: Anti-lock Braking System **[ABL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/)**: Active Bending Lights ABLS: Active Brake Limited Slip A/C: Air Conditioning **[ACC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/)**: Adaptive Cruise Control ACC: ACCessory or Active Cornering Control ACE: Active Cornering Enhancement **[ADAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/12907/)**: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems [**ADS**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/sport-suspension-setting-symbol/): Active Damper System [**AEB**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/intelligent-brake-assist-iba-off-indicator/ "Intelligent Brake Assist Off Indicator"): Autonomous/Automatic Emergency Braking **[AFL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/ "Adaptive Front-lighting System")**: Adaptive Forward/Front Lighting **[AFSL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/)**: Adaptive Front Lighting System **[AFS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/)**: Adaptive Front-lighting System [**AGC**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/auto-glide-control-indicator/): Auto Glide Control [**AHB/AHBA**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/high-beam-assistant-symbol/): Active High Beams/Auto High Beam Assist AHC: Active Height Control AHDA: Automated Highway Driving Assist AKI: Anti Knock Index ALR: Automatic Locking Retractor **[ASC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)**: Automatic Stability Control **[ASCC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/)**: Advanced Smart Cruise Control **[ASL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/12/automatic-shift-lock-symbol/)**: Automatic Shift Lock **[ASL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2014/10/automatic-speed-limiter-indicator/ "Automatic Speed Limiter Indicator")**: Automatic/Active Speed Limiter [**ASPC**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/): All Surface Progress Control **[ASR](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/07/brake-assist-and-anti-slip-regulatio-fault-indicator/ "Brake Assist and Anti-slip Regulation Fault Indicator")**: Anti-Slip Regulation **[AST](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alpha-steering-torque-failure-indicator/)**: Alfa Steering Torque ASTC: Active Skid and Traction Control A/T or AT: Automatic Transmission **[ATPC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/)**: All Terrain Progress Control [**A-TRAC**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/10/traction-and-active-traction-control-indicators/): Active TRACtion **[Auto H](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/12/brake-hold-indicator-symbol/)**: Automatic brake Hold AV: Autonomous Vehicle **[AVH](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/12/brake-hold-indicator-symbol/)**: Auto/Automatic Vehicle Hold AVS: Adaptive Variable Suspension [**AVSM**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2014/10/forward-alert-indicator-symbol/ "Forward alert and AVSM indicator symbols"): Advanced Vehicle Safety Management **[AWD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/center-differential-lock-indicator-symbol/)**: All Wheel Drive AWS: Accelerated Warm-up System **[AYC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/ "Slip Indicator Symbols")**: Active Yaw Control **[BA](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/07/brake-assist-and-anti-slip-regulatio-fault-indicator/ "Brake Assist")**: Brake Assist [**BCI**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/reverse-automatic-braking-rab-indicators/): Backup Collision Intervention **[BLIS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/ "Blind Spot Warning System")**: BLind spot Information System **[BAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/esp-bas-trouble-indicator/)**: Brake Assist System **[BSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/)**: Blind Spot Alert **[BSD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/)**: Blind Spot Detection [**BSI**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/): Blind Spot Intervention **[BSM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/)**: Blind Spot Monitor/Monitoring CAV: Connected and Automated Vehicle **[CCB](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-brake-pad-warning-lights/)**: Carbon Ceramic Brake CDC: Continuous Damping Control[**CMBS**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/12/collision-mitigation-brake-system-indicator/): Collision Mitigation Brake System [**CNG**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/09/natural-gas-operation-indicator/): Compressed Natural Gas CRS: Child Restraint System [**CTS**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/i-activsense-warning/): Cruising & Traffic Support **[CVT](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/12/continuously-variable-transmission-cvt-indicator/ "Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Indicator")**: Continuously Variable Transmission DAC: Downhill Assist Control/Driver Alert Control DAS: Driver Attention System **[DBC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/brake-trouble-dashboard-symbols/ "Brake Trouble Indicators")**: Dynamic Brake Control [**DCA**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/): Distance Control Assist D-CVVT: Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing [**DBC:**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/) Downhill Brake Control [**DNA**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/04/sport-differential-warning-indicator/): Dynamic, Natural and Advanced efficiency **[DEF](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/08/diesel-particulate-filter-dpf-warning-symbol-indicators/)**: Diesel Exhaust Fluid **[DFCM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/08/water-in-fuel-indicator-symbol/)**: Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module DFD: Dual Flow Damper DIC: Driver Information Center DLC: Data Link Connector **[DPF](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/08/diesel-particulate-filter-dpf-warning-symbol-indicators/)**: Diesel Particulate Filter **[DRCC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/)**: Dynamic Radar Cruise Control [**DRL**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/daytime-running-lamps-symbol/): Daytime Running Lights DRS: Dynamic Rear Steering DSA: Distance & Speed Alert **[DSC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/dynamic-stability-control-electronic-stability-program/)**: Dynamic Stability Control DSF: Dynamic Skip Fire DSP: Dynamic Shift Program [**DSR**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/): Downhill Speed Regulation DSRC: Dedicated Short-Range Communications DSSM: Driver Selectable Steering Mode **[DST](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alpha-steering-torque-failure-indicator/)**: Dynamic Steering Torque **[DSTC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)**: Dynamic Stability and Traction Control DTC: Dynamic Traction Control/Drive Train Control DTE: Distance To Empty EACC: Electronic Air Conditioner Compressor **[eAWD: electric All Wheel Drive](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/all-wheel-drive-disabled-indicator/)** **[EBD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/04/electronic-brake-force-distribution-indicator/)**: Electronic Brake force Distribution **[ECB](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/electronically-controlled-brake-system-symbols/)**: Electronically Controlled Braking ECM: Electronic Control Module **[ECO/ECON](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/economy-operation-indicators/)**: ECO(N)nomy operation **[ECS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/sport-suspension-setting-symbol/ "Suspension Setting and Malfunction Symbols")**: Electronically Controlled Suspension **[ECT](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/577/)**: Electronically Controlled Transmission ECU: Electronic Control Unit **[EDL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/dynamic-stability-control-electronic-stability-program/ "Dynamic Stability Control")**: Electronic Differential Lock EDR: Event Data Recorder **[ELD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/center-differential-lock-indicator-symbol/ "Differential Lock Indicator Symbols")**: Electronic Locking Differential **[ELK](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/)**: Emergency Lane Keeping **[EML](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/ect-power-indicator/)**: Elektronische Motorleistungsregelung [**EPB**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/11/electric-park-brake-fault-indicator/): Electric Park Brake **[EPC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/04/epc-electronic-power-control-indicator-symbol/)**: Electronic Power Control **[EPS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2014/01/electric-power-steering-eps-indicator-symbol/ "Electric Power Steering Indicator")**: Electronically controlled/Electronic/Electric Power Steering **[ESC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)**: Electronic Stability/Stabilization Control **[ESP](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/esp-bas-trouble-indicator/)**: Electronic Stability Program **[ETC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/1128/)**: Electronic Throttle Control **[ETCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/ect-power-indicator/)**: Electronic Throttle Control System **[EV](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/electric-vehicle-ev-operation-indicator/)**: Electric Vehicle EVIC: Electronic Vehicle Information Center [**FCA**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/): Forward Collision Avoidance FAST: Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter FCTA: Front Cross Traffic Alert **[FCW](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/ "Collision Warning System Indicators")**: Forward Collision Warning **[FCWS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/ "Collision Warning System Indicators")**: Forward Collision Warning System [**FEB**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/): Forward Emergency Braking **[FTM](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/)**: Flat Tire Monitor **[FWD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/05/all-wheel-drive-trouble-indicator/ "All Wheel Drive Trouble Indicator")**: Front Wheel Drive GAW: Gross Axle Weight GAWR: Gross Axle Weight Rating GDI: Gasoline Direct Injection [**G.O.A.T.**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/12/g-o-a-t-mode-indicators/): Goes Over Any-type of Terrain GPCM: Glow Plug Control Module GPS: Global Positioning System GVW: Gross Vehicle Weight GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating **[HAC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/ "Crawl Control and Hill Start Assist Indicator Symbols")**: Hill-start Assist Control **[HAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/highway-assist-system-indicator/)**: Highway Assist System HDA: Highway Driving Assist HDC: Hill Descent Control **[HEV](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/ev-electric-vehicle-system-warning-indicator/)**: Hybrid Electric Vehicle HID: High Intensity Discharge HMI: Human Machine Interface **[HSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/ "Crawl Control and Hill Start Assist Indicator Symbols")**: Hill Start Assist HUD: Heads Up Display **[IBA](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/intelligent-brake-assist-iba-off-indicator/)**: Intelligent Brake Assist [**ICC**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/): Intelligent Cruise Control **[ICS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/intelligent-clearance-sonar-ics-off-indicator/)**: Intelligent Clearance Sonar IDS: Interactive Driving System i-Eloop: Intelligent Energy Loop IMA: Integrated Motor Assist **[iMT](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/08/intelligent-manual-transmission-imt-indicator/)**: intelligent Manual Transmission [**ISA**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/10/automatic-speed-limiter-indicator/): Intelligent Speed Assist ISG: Idle Stop & Go **[ISL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/10/automatic-speed-limiter-indicator/)**: Intelligent Speed Limiter [**ISLA**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2014/10/automatic-speed-limiter-indicator/): Intelligent Speed Limit Assist ISO: International Standards Organization **[IVD](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)**: Interactive Vehicle Dynamics KDSS: Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System KESSY: Keyless Entry Start and Exit System [**LAS**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/): Lane-keep Assist System LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren **[LCA](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/)**: Lane Change Assist LDA: Lane Departure Alert **[LDM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/)**: Lane Departure Mitigation **[LDP](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/)**: Lane Departure Prevention **[LDW](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/)**: Lane Departure Warning **[LDWS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/)**: Lane Departure Warning System **[LFA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/09/lane-following-assist-indicators/)**: Lane Following Assist **[LKA](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/)**: Lane Keeping Assist/Aid **[LKAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/ "Lane Departure Warning Indicator Symbol")**: Lane Keeping Assistant System [**LSD**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/auto-limited-slip-differential-lsd-indicator/): Limited Slip Differential LSF: Low Speed Follow [**LTA**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/): Lane Tracing Assist MAP: Manifold Absolute Pressure [**MDPS**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/power-steering-or-electronic-power-steering-trouble-light/): Motor Driven Power Steering **[MIL](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/malfunction-indicator-light/)**: Malfunction Indicator Light MPFI: MultiPoint Fuel Injection MPV: MultiPurpose Vehicle MRCC: Mazda Radar Cruise Control MSP: Maserati Stability Program MSR: Drag Torque Control (German) NFC: Near Field Communication NVH: Noise, Vibration, Harshness OBD: On Board Diagnostics **[O/D](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/overdrive-off-indicator/)**: OverDrive OTA: Over The Air [**PAL**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/drive-mode-indicators/): Performance Algorithm Liftfoot **[PASM](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/sport-suspension-setting-symbol/)**: Porsche Active Suspension Management[**P-AWS**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2016/10/precision-all-wheel-steer-system-indicator/): Precision All-Wheel Steer [**PBA**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/collision-warning-system-and-malfunction-indicators-2/): Panic Brake Assist[](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/)**[PCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/ "Pre-collission System Indicators")**: Pre-Collision/Crash Safety System **[PCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)**: Precision Control System PD: Pedestrian Detection [**PDA**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2023/05/proactive-driving-assist-pda-indicator/): Proactive Driving Assist **[PDC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/park-assist-systems-indicator-symbols/)**: Park Distance Control PDLS: Porsche Dynamic Light System [**PFCW**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/): Predictive Forward Collision Warning PHEV: Plug-in Hybrid (E)Vehicle [**PKSB**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/intelligent-clearance-sonar-ics-off-indicator/): ParKing Support Brake **[PSB](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/ "Pre-collission System Indicators")**: Pre-safe Seat Belt PSM: Porsche Stability Management [**PTM**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/performance-transmission-active-indicator/): Performance Traction Management **[PWR](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/electronically-controlled-transmission-power-indicator/)**: PoWeR PZEV: Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle **[RAB](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/reverse-automatic-braking-rab-indicators/):** Reverse Automatic Braking RAP: Retained Accessory Power **[RAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/07/rear-active-stear-ras-fault-indicator/ "Rear Active Steer Fault Indicator")**: Rear Active Steer **[RBS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2015/12/recuperative-brake-system-indicator/)**: Recuperative Brake System [**RCD**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/rear-camera-detection-off-indicator/): Rear Camera Detection **[RCTA](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2017/06/rear-cross-traffic-alert-indicator/)**: Rear Cross Traffic Alert RON: Research Octane Number RSC: Roll Stability Control **[RSCA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/roll-sensing-curtain-airbags-off-indicator-2/)**: Roll Sensing Curtain Airbag RTT: Reconfigurable TellTale **[SBL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/)**: Static Bending Light [**SBS**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/pre-collission-system-indicator/): Smart Brake Support (SBS) **[SC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/ "Slip Indicator Symbols")**: Spin Control SCBS: Smart City Brake Support **[SCC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-or-advanced-cruise-control-indicators/)**: Smart Cruise Control SCR: Selective Catalytic Reduction **[SES](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/malfunction-indicator-light/ "Malfuntion Light (Service Engine Soon)")**: Service Engine Soon **[SH-AWD](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/4-wheel-drive-trouble-indicator/)**: Super Handling-All Wheel Drive [SRH](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/active-adaptive-and-cornering-light-malfunction-symbols/): Steering Responsive Handling **[SRS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/supplemental-restraint-system-air-bag-indicator-symbols/)**: Supplemental Restraint System SUV: Sport Utility Vehicle TCL: Traction ControL **[TCS/TCSS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/traction-control-indicators/)**: Traction Control System **[TDA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/unusual-abbreviation-added-to-the-acronyms-and-abbreviations-page/)**: Trailer Drive Assist TDI: Turbo Direct Injection TIN: Tire Identification Number TJA: Traffic Jam Assist TMK: Tire Mobility Kit **[TPM](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/)**: Tire Pressure Monitor **[TPMS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/)**: Tire Pressure Monitoring System **[TRAC](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/traction-control-indicators/)**: Traction Control **[TSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/02/traffic-sign-recognition-system-fault/)**: Traffic Sign Assist **[TSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/ "Slip Indicator Symbols")**: Trailer Stability Assist TSS: Toyota Safety Sense TVCC: Torque Vectoring Corner Control ULEV: Ultra Low Emission Vehicle UMS: Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System UVO: yoUr VOice V2V: Vehicle-to-Vehicle VATS: Vehicle Anti-Theft System **[VDC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)**: Vehicle Dynamic Control **[VDCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)**: Vehicle Dynamics Control Systems VDIM: Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management **VESS: Virtual Engine Sound System** **[VGRS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2011/07/variable-gear-ratio-steering-indicator-symbol/)**: Variable Gear Ratio Steering **[VSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)**: Vehicle Stability Assist **[VSC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)**: Vehicle Stability Control **[VSM](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/)**: Vehicle Stability Management VSP: approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians WLTP: Worldwide harmonized Light vehicle Test Procedure WOT: Wide Open Throttle ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [About DashboardSymbols.com](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/) **Published:** August 21, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Our Story](#Our_Story) - [Our work](#Our_work) - [Why we work](#Why_we_work) - [The rest of our story](#The_rest_of_our_story) ### **Our Story** Beginning with its inception in 2010, we have made **DashboardSymbols.com** into the single most comprehensive reference library for instrument panel warning lights and indicators anywhere in the world. We hold over 1,200 symbols, indicators, warning and fault lights seen in vehicles across the industry. In addition, we are the world’s leading authority on back-up open and start processes for keyless start cars with key fobs that are not working across 50+ manufacturers. We are not affiliated with any automaker. ### Our work The content on these pages is research-based, updated regularly, and written to help drivers understand warning indicators and key fob issues. Information is specific and varies by make, model and year. We have experience in the automotive industry going back a good 45 years. The company’s founder has over 35 years experience in parts, service and sales, as well as business experience in market research and web development. ### Why we work What is happening today has led to this site in the hope of providing avenues to get real help to drivers who are simply that, drivers. Not car people, not service techs, but drivers. The good people who make up the automotive industry are increasingly out of touch with the everyday folks with jobs to get to and kids to raise who must drive their cars, not dissect them. A new language has developed alongside the new technologies appearing in vehicles that is reflected in the messages, reminder and warning lights inundating drivers today. We’ll help you understand and translate the new language. We will make your car more accessible to you and provide help with other common problems you may encounter. That help will be found here in these pages. And that Smart Key FOB that lets you into your car and start it with just a touch? Its using its own internal battery at an alarming rate, and could easily catch you unawares. When it happens, and it will, your car will have been trying to warn you – with yet another symbol! This website was born of a desire to address the most often repeated questions asked of service departments today. Those questions start with the myriad of new indicator lights and why they are on. They then move through to advanced systems in today’s vehicles that, when being troublesome, can leave an unprepared driver stranded. Most commonly a Key FOB – your car’s remote control – gone dead in push button start vehicles. We have spoken to motorists who are frustrated, angry and afraid, and in some cases have come to hate their vehicles. We want to change the game. We want to treat drivers in a way that respects their time and intelligence: giving them tools and information and not more “education.” Are you a car buff? A techie? Then this site isn’t likely for you. Its for everyone else. And we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for more. #### The rest of our story Here at **DashboardSymbols.com**, our aim is to help you understand what is happening to your vehicle at the first sign of trouble – a new warning light illuminated on your instrument panel or a misbehaving push button-start car. Its all here on this website. Our first intention is to bring the latest technologies down to earth and understandable for everyday drivers, and now including electric vehicles (EVs). ![car warning lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/in_trouble.gif)Cars are changing, and among those changes is the growing number of symbols and indicators that will invariably show up on your dashboard or instrument panel. Every year, new features are added to vehicles, each of which is accompanied by a new symbol or symbols and likely a new acronym. Drivers are frustrated, afraid and sometimes even angry at the growing number of these seemingly senseless symbols. Known as tell-tales in the industry, we are dedicated to keeping them sorted out for you. And Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car has been trying to warn you. With more symbols! Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever one of these warning lights shows up or your key fob stops working. The first-cut answers can be found on our pages as well as instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars – without roadside assistance. Your car’s manufacturer and your dealer may expect you to memorize all this, but we don’t. We know you are busy and need a break! We’ve covered models from [Acura](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/acura-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Alfa Romeo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/alfa-romeo-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Audi](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/02/audi-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [BMW](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/01/bmw-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Buick](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-buick-vehicles/), [Cadillac](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/cadillac-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Chevrolet](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-chevrolet-vehicles/), [Chrysler](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-chrysler-vehicles/), [Dodge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-dodge-vehicles/), [Fiat](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-fiat-vehicles/), [Fisker](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/07/fisker-dashboard-symbols-and-warning-lights/), [Ford](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-ford-vehicles/), [Genesis](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/genesis-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [GMC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/gmc-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Holden](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/holden-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Honda](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-honda-vehicles/), [Hyundai](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-hyundai-vehicles/), [Infiniti](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/infiniti-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Jaguar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/07/jaguar-lights-and-symbols/), [Jeep](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/jeep-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Kia](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-kia-vehicles/), [Land Rover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/07/land-rover-lights-and-symbols/), [Lexus](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/lexus-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Lincoln](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-lincoln-vehicles/), [Maserati](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/11/maserati-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Mazda](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-mazda-vehicles/), [Mercedes-Benz](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/09/mercedes-benz-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Mercury](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/09/mercury-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Mini](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/mini-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Mitsubishi](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/08/mitsubishi-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Nissan](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-nissan-vehicles/), [Oldsmobile](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/oldsmobile-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Opel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/12/opel-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Polestar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/04/polestar-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Pontiac](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/pontiac-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Porsche](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/02/porsche-dashboard-symbols-and-warning-lights/), [Ram](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/ram-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Rivian](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/06/rivian-dashboard-symbols-and-warning-lights/), [Saab](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/saab-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Saturn](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/saturn-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Scion](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/scion-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Skoda](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/09/skoda-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Smart](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/06/smart-dashboard-symbols-and-warning-lights/), [Subaru](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-subaru-vehicles/), [Suzuki](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/08/suzuki-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Tesla](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/tesla-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Toyota](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-toyota-vehicles/), [Vauxhall](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/vauxhall-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Volkswagen](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/04/volkswagen-warning-lights-and-symbols/), [Volvo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/08/volvo-warning-lights-and-symbols/), and [Wagoneer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/07/jeep-warning-lights-and-symbols/) (which is now Jeep again!). So, we have *you* covered! We also recognize that nearly no one remembers a rarely-used piece of information until they have dealt with it multiple times. See us on [YouTube here](https://www.youtube.com/@DashboardSymbols), on [X here](https://x.com/Dash_Sym), and on [Facebook here](https://www.facebook.com/pages/DashboardSymbolscom/277658635764762?ref=hl). And if you a dealer or dealer group, let us help you give ***your customers*** a customized back up plan. [**Contact us**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///about/contact/ "Contact Us") for details. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) > [Car Dashboard Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) --- ### [The Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/) **Published:** January 25, 2025 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Warning Symbols and Indicators Are you seeing new dashboard symbols, warning lights or indicators on your instrument panel? We have the information on warning and fault lights and dashboard symbols that you need. We began in 2010, and since then have made this site into the most comprehensive anywhere in the world. The site holds over 1,200 symbols, indicators, warning and fault lights seen on instrument panels across the industry. The following pages will take you to: - **Warning lights by manufacturer — the best way to [search the site — here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) …** - **A full listing of typical [picture-style warning lights — here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) …** - **A page with [warning lights showing text — here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) …** -  **A page with help for [multiple warning lights — here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/multiple-warning-lights/) …** Models covered include those from Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fisker, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Holden, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Karma, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Opel, Polestar, Pontiac, Porsche, Ram, Rivian, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Skoda, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Wagoneer (now Jeep again). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Contact](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/contact/) **Published:** September 26, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **Contact Information** **Note:** If you cannot identify a symbol or translate a message on your vehicle’s instrument panel, send a photo of it! It will give us the best chance to help you! We’ll do our best to find it. By email: [click here](mailto:dash_sym@dashboardsymbols.com) By phone: +1 (203) 295-4178 DashboardSymbols.com Greenwich, CT 06830 USA For advertising or sponsorship opportunities, [click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///home/advertising/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) > [Car Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) --- ### [Yellow/Amber/Orange Dashboard Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/yellow-or-amber-picture-symbols/) **Published:** November 5, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Yellow or amber warning symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/check_engine_light_4.gif)Yellow/Amber/Orange Symbols This page holds all **yellow/amber/orange** dashboard symbols. If a Warning Light is seen in these colors — depending on how you interpret the color — the color itself is a warning. Whatever system is indicated will need to be attended to soon. We’ve gathered all these indicators used by all the various vehicle systems. There are lots of possibilities here — well into the hundreds — so search carefully. Never a charge to use these pages. **Note:** If your symbol is primarily *text* (an acronym, etc.), it is *not* included here. [**Click here for an alphabetical list**.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/) ### Is your indicator light *not* yellow/amber/orange? - **If your picture symbol is [red, click here. ](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/red-picture-symbols/)** - **If your picture symbol is [blue or green, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/blue-and-green-picture-symbols/)** - **If your picture symbol in in [black and white or gray scale, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/white-and-gray-scale-dashboard-symbols/)** - **Or return to our primary [picture symbol page here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/)** - **You can also search by [Manufacturer here, in alphabetical order.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)** \[table id=29 /\] Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Polestar, Ram, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Red Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/red-picture-symbols/) **Published:** November 17, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **![Master warning mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Master-warning-mid.gif)**Red Symbols On this page, you will find all the **red** warning lights, symbols and indicators that may be seen in pictorial style used by various vehicle systems. Please look below carefully. **Red** represents the most serious of warning indicators in most cases . Unfortunately, there are a few instances where it is somewhat trivialized, but always start by taking any **red** indicator as a serious issue that must be addressed. Never a charge to use this page … - **Note:** If your symbol is primarily ***text*** (an acronym, etc.), it is not included here. **[Click here for an alphabetical list](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/).** ### Is the symbol a different color? - **If your picture symbol is [yellow/amber/orange, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/yellow-or-amber-picture-symbols/).** - **If your picture symbol is [blue or green, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/blue-and-green-picture-symbols/). - **If your picture symbol is in [black and white or gray scale, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/white-and-gray-scale-dashboard-symbols/)** - **You can also search by [Manufacturer here, in alphabetical order.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)** \[table id=28 /\] Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Polestar, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Key Fob Not Working: Text, Image Help](https://dashboardsymbols.com/help-with-a-dead-key-fob/dead-key-fob-batteries/) **Published:** April 17, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Dead fob icon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/app_icon135.gif) On This Page - [Key Fob Not Working](#Key_Fob_Not_Working) - [The Manufacturers](#The_Manufacturers) - [We are the Authority](#We_are_the_Authority) - [Hidden key holes](#Hidden_key_holes) - [We’ll get you started](#Well_get_you_started) ## **Key Fob Not Working** Help is here, from the leading authority on back-up open and start processes for a keyless start car with a key fob not working, covering some ***47 manufacturers*** on this page, and listed in alphabetical order. Continue below to find your car’s manufacturer. They are all included here, linked below by manufacturer in alphabetical order. If you have the right key fob, we’ll get you inside and started. Even if the key fob is dead… - **Note: [Click this link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dead-key-fob-batteries/video-help/) for video help!** ### The Manufacturers \[table id=91 /\] #### We are the Authority There is a battery inside your key fob and they go dead far faster than those in key-start vehicles. And we are the leading authority for back-up entry and start processes for keyless start vehicles with dead key fob batteries — anywhere. And regardless of the make and model, we can help (see the list above). Modern push button ignition or keyless ignition vehicles are tricky to get into and start when the battery in the key fob, your car’s remote control or ‘clicker’, fails. ![Key not found](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/key_not_found.gif "key_not_found")![key_warning_symbol_2](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/key_warning_symbol_2.gif)And it likely will fail, far earlier than the old keyless entry fob, since the new technology requires that the fob attempt to be in constant radio contact with the car. When it fails, you will see an image like the ones here or a text message like “Key Not Detected”. We know the 50+ back-up options to start a keyless ignition vehicle. And we know the one that will work in your car! #### Hidden key holes ![GM Lock Cover Remove](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GM_lock_cover_remove.gif)Over ***twenty manufacturers*** have chosen to hide the key hole or cylinder in some models for the sake of appearance, and one, Tesla, doesn’t use a key cylinder at all. We have them all here (see the links above): **Acura, Audi**, **BMW**, **Buick**, **Cadillac**, **Chevrolet**, **Ford**, **Genesis**, **Holden**, **Honda**, **Hyundai**, **Jaguar**, **Kia**, **Land Rover**, **Lexus**, **Mercedes-Benz**, **Mini**, **Opel**, **Porsche**, **Skoda**, **Smart**, **Vauxhall**, **Volkswagen** and **Volvo**. **Rivian** and **Tesla** don’t use key holes at all! Most are adding models every year. Unfortunately, to the automotive industry this is a driver beware issue. You, the driver, are expected to learn any new system and have that knowledge at the ready when needed. Engineers and designers have clearly never talked a nervous driver through the process of prying off a piece of their vehicle and getting it started in the dead of night far from home. We have… #### ![Push Button Start Car Won't Start or Let You In? Help is Here!, Tahoe Escalade Suburban back-up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/14-15-Tah-Sub.gif)We’ll get you started At **DashboardSymbols.com** we think you deserve better. So, here’s the help you need, by vehicle manufacturer, since they are nearly all different – sometimes from model to model! We have instructions and illustrations for getting into and starting a keyless, or push-button, start car nearly ***50 manufacturers***. There are over a ***dozen variations*** for retrieving the standard ‘hard’ key (and unless you drive a Tesla, there is a hard key) and several different ways to get in – including getting past the hidden keyholes in well over a dozen models. Then we have over ***60 distinct starting variations*** and we’ll show you the one you need. ***No industry standardization here***. None! - My car’s remote won’t work! No problem, we have the solution! - My push button-start doesn’t work! We’ve got you covered! - My car doesn’t recognize my key! The answers are here! We’ve added several models through 2020 to the links above. **[And click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///dead-key-fob-batteries/video-help/ "Video Help")** to explore our growing video library. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Site Reviews](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/reviews/) **Published:** July 25, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Review Summary 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 120 reviews) Excellent Very good Average Poor Terrible ### Latest Reviews #### Awesome ! October 20, 2026 Review of [Buick Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Helped me out 2 1/2 hours away from home ? From YouTube with permission … Nylia Finch #### Good helpful information October 12, 2026 Review of [Reduced Engine Power Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/reduced-engine-power-light/) Very useful with accurate pictures if symbols not readily available in the manual ( in colour) Sally **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** Happy to help… #### You saved me. October 8, 2026 Review of [Hyundai and Genesis Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Thanks. From YouTube with permission … Luis Moya #### R OFF TEMP menyala merah September 3, 2026 Review of [Rear Differential Temperature Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/05/rear-differential-temperature-indicator/) Apakah ini membahayakan?? Dimana perjalanan saya masih panjang atau jauh Prabu **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** Yes! It must be allowed to cool before continuing. You can continue until the light returns and then let it cool again… #### Thank you. September 2, 2026 Review of [Hyundai and Genesis Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) This happened to me yesterday and this video helped me big time. From YouTube with permission … Anomalous (as requested) #### Terrible August 14, 2026 Review of [Start a Kia with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2015/01/hyundai-and-kia-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii/) I ask about a kIA EV6 and it kept directing me to EV9. And then when I tried to access the video, it tried to charge me. Larry Jones **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** I’m truly at a loss here. Everything is free to use, period. I’m not sure what exactly you were searching for, but I searched EV6 at the site and the video that came up simply began playing when clicked. If you see this and can add more info, maybe we can help! #### Merci … August 11, 2026 Review of [Audi and Volkswagen Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) … du désert algérien j’ai pu me rafraîchir. (Thanks from the Algerian desert, I was able to cool off.) From YouTube with permission … @A2M845 #### 2016 Discovery July 29, 2026 Review of [Start a Land Rover with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/03/start-land-rover-with-a-dead-key-fob/) Spot on information Ron **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** Glad to help… #### Nice explained June 23, 2026 Review of [Tire Pressure Monitoring System Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/) ok Dr. Jayappa Koli #### Thank you. June 22, 2026 Review of [Volvo and Polestar Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) I’m driving a rental Polestar 2 car and this was of great help. From YouTube with permission … Lady Lala (@LaaLaa901) #### Emergency Lincoln MKX start June 16, 2026 Review of [Start a Lincoln with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/lincoln-dead-key-fob-help-part-ii-getting-started/) Thanks for the info, had no idea it would also start the car Ken Hayes **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** Happy to help! #### Ag June 5, 2026 Review of [Power Limitation Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2012/12/power-limitation-indicator-symbol/) Symbolic Ag #### Open a Holden with a Dead Key Fob June 1, 2026 Review of [Open a Holden with a Dead Key Fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/holden-dead-key-fob-help-part-i-getting-in/) How is it possible Elayaperumal **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** It dies, so hope it worked. If not, drop us an email… #### Thank you for this! May 2, 2026 Review of [Audi and Volkswagen Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Awesome and concise video! From YouTube with permission … @swatpa #### Background Dashboards lighting April 25, 2026 Review of [The Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/) Why the background dashboard lights does not work on when light is on? Epokifoou Arnesley Faitangane **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** Can you tell me which light is actually on?? #### Thanks! April 20, 2026 Review of [Chevrolet Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) @sarawalston1539 Thanks From YouTube with permission … Sara Walston #### Perfect! March 12, 2026 Review of [Audi and Volkswagen Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) The problem and the solution in 2 minutes. Especially helpful when someone has suddenly encountered this problem and is probably running late already! Saved a bad day from getting worse. From YouTube with permission … Stephen Hosking #### Red exclamation mark on my Hyundai SE February 4, 2026 Review of [Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/parking-brake-and-brake-fluid-warning-indicator/) This suddenly stayed on, and obviously was quite alarming. particularly when I realised it was a likely brake issue, having referred to the car guide. The dealership I bought from, were not very helpful, couldn’t say what the problem was and offered no advice, saying they wouldn’t be able to look at it for 3 weeks, backlogged with work and no courtesy cars available. A quick internet search for advice brought me here…I have followed advice given and the light has gone off. I feel relieved that I am not in imminent danger, have perhaps had a warning, and will take the appointment offered. Thank you for your advice. Sally F **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** You’re very welcome… #### Tire pressure light January 31, 2026 Review of [Tire Pressure Monitoring System Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-dashboard-indicators/) This has happened before and helped was greatly appreciated. Also the maintenance light truly helped. Trying to figure out how the tire pressure light turns out. On its on or is there a specific way to do so. Tim **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** Glad it helped. If the tires simply needed air, the light will resolve after driving a mile or so. #### Thanks … January 24, 2026 Review of [Kia Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/kia-videos-help-for-key-not-working/) … for this video From YouTube with permission … @yank270 #### I found the symbol here January 23, 2026 Review of [Catalytic Converter Warning Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2011/11/1668/) It was my first thought that it was tge catalytic converter m, But could not find the symbol that the dash cam was showing, the symbol looks a bit vague so my three guesses were (catalytic converter, hot battery, or hot cable somewhere) So glad that you posted it, I happen to have new catalytics and I can just go straight to the mechanic knowing what it is with my new parts and just worry about labor fees. Thanks.. G **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** Seems like it would be worth more than one star but you’re welcome! #### Omg THANK YOU. January 19, 2026 Review of [Audi and Volkswagen Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/audi-and-volkswagen-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Life safer!!!? I was in the cold and this helped me to get home. Thank you sooooo much. From YouTube with permission… Patricia Gouverner #### Solid-State Power Pack Breakthrough January 14, 2026 Review of [Is Donut Lab’s power pack a battery or capacitor? Does it matter??](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2026/01/is-donut-labs-power-pack-a-battery-or-capacitor-does-it-matter/) This article raises a crucial question about the future of EV energy storage. Understanding whether Donut Lab’s power pack is a battery or capacitor could impact how we think about charging infrastructure and performance expectations for new electric motorcycles. 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From YouTube with permission… @iamlrrrruleroftheplanetomi1799 #### Blue P October 15, 2025 Review of [Infiniti Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/infiniti-warning-lights-and-symbols/) Listing is great, however I get a Blue P on the Upper Instrument Panel when in D in my 2017 QX30. It is on for a couple of minutes and then goes out. What does it mean? Doug Burger **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** Well, not precisely sure, as it is not a warning light and blue does not suggest a problem. The letter P is usually associated with Park, but in this case, I think a steering wheel menu button may have been pressed accidently. Try running through the menu(s). #### Thanks October 1, 2025 Review of [Hyundai and Genesis Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Saved my day. From YouTube with permission… Mahesh Acharya #### Thx it helped! September 26, 2025 Review of [Chevrolet Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/general-motors-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Holden owner in Australia.? From YouTube with permission. @leongatha6 #### Unknown blue icon popped up September 19, 2025 Review of [Subaru Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-subaru-vehicles/) There still is a blue dash light that is not explained here. It just showed up yesterday. Dawn Burdette **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** There are only two blue lights possible: high beams (common) and a cold engine. Both are on the page. Can you supply more details?? #### Thank you. September 11, 2025 Review of [Buick Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) I didn’t know about the cupholder. From YouTube with permission. @33ad1 #### You are the best! September 3, 2025 Review of [Reduced Engine Power Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/reduced-engine-power-light/) Well-done for making motoring easier. Victor **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** That’s the plan! Thank you… #### Great information, blessings to the author! August 18, 2025 Review of [Engine Temperature Warning Dashboard Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/temperature-warning-dashboard-indicators/) The New Driver had an overheating problem, and your site helped in recognizing the symbols on the dashboard lights. David Vargas #### Wow! August 18, 2025 Review of [Lane Departure, Change Assist and Trouble Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2010/11/lane-departure-warning-indicator-symbol/) I finally understand why I feel like someone is pulling my car to the side! I am turning that thing off. Thank you. Teresa #### Thank you, August 11, 2025 Review of [Hyundai and Genesis Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) this really helped me out! ? From YouTube with permission. imagineit5493 #### Your goated … August 4, 2025 Review of [Buick Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/09/buick-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Thank you From YouTube with permission. @Andrikcuz #### Thanks – July 28, 2025 Review of [Hyundai and Genesis Videos: Help for Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/hyundaikia-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) Nice simple explanation and demonstration From YouTube with permission. John Conaghan #### CAR waring symbols July 3, 2025 good information shiva #### Very good June 30, 2025 Found exactly what I needed for the light that’s on for my 1998 dodge Ram. 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Elizabeth Grandy #### Yellow triangle with exclamation point came on during local dry road driving April 15, 2025 Nothing to do with traction. It came on during normal driving & stays on. I’m getting very close to brake pads end of life. Could this be related David Imig **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** The triangle symbols are attention getters. It must be accompanied by a message in the instrument panel that will spell out the problem. And yes, it could be brake pads, but that also will be spelled out… #### Thank you so much. April 12, 2025 Review of [Subaru Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/02/subaru-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) It’s working now. You just made my son happy. From YouTube with permission… @ojg386 #### navigation light is on in my 2012 GMC terrain March 23, 2025 I did not see it covered in this article Wilma Chadwell **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** Very sorry for the late reply. There is no navigation indicator available. A more detailed explanation of what you’re seeing would be helpful. #### I love it.. March 21, 2025 Good job Aboud Soam **Response from DashboardSymbols.com** Glad to help… #### Thank you great for info. March 19, 2025 Review of [Suzuki Video: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/08/suzuki-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) @DashboardSymbols – Glad to help. Can we use your comment on the website?? Thanks! Yes of of course. The video was very helpful. From YouTube with permission… @gingerpig1000 #### Thank you! March 16, 2025 Review of [Volvo and Polestar Videos: Help with Key Not Working](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2016/05/volvo-video-help-with-dead-key-fobs/) That worked From YouTube with permission Ashley Quarrington ———————————————————– The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Multiple Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/multiple-warning-lights/) **Published:** June 25, 2012 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [Multiple Lights](#Multiple_Lights) - [Intentional Pairs](#Intentional_Pairs) - [There is a Primary Light](#There_is_a_Primary_Light) - [Warning Light Combinations](#Warning_Light_Combinations) - [Primary Lights](#Primary_Lights) - [Second Tier Primaries](#Second_Tier_Primaries) - [The Resulting Secondary Lights](#The_Resulting_Secondary_Lights) ## Multiple Lights On this page, you will find explanations for why Multiple Warning Lights or Dashboard Symbols might be seen at the same time. This phenomenon occurs in some vehicles with advanced systems. As an example, advanced traction and stability control and other systems are dependent on multiple automotive functions to operate properly. The result is that when a trouble light is active on one of the function, the primary system, usually the traction and/or stability control system, will be shut down. Thus, their indicator lights will be on as well! A confusing and often frightening sight. And we have yet to find an owner’s manual that addresses this whatsoever, leaving drivers to fend for themselves. ### Intentional Pairs ![Brake force dist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Brake-force-dist-indicator.gif)![Text warning lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_us.gif)![Brake force dist indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Brake-force-dist-indicator.gif)![Electronically Controlled Brake Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/electronically_controlled_brake_warning.gif)We’ll start by getting something out of the way. Several manufacturers are now using a pair of warning lights to indicate a problem with [*Brake Force Distribution*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/04/electronic-brake-force-distribution-indicator/) and sometimes another pair (right) to indicate an issue with the [*Regenerative Braking*](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/regenerative-brake-warning-indicator/) system in their electric vehicles (EVs). Each begins with the *Electronically Controlled Brake* fault indicator, and the first adds the *ABS* warning. The red indicator is already a combination of what is more typically seen as three separate brake system warnings. With *Regenerative Braking*, it too begins with the *Electronically Controlled Brake* fault indicator. Given this, the second indicator is necessary to distinguish it from the overall brake fault. Check the links for more information. While they are overly aggressive, they intentional. What follows are not. ### There is a Primary Light With other warning light combinations, the first rule of thumb is to take care of the Primary Light. #### **Warning Light Combinations** The most common combinations may look something like this, looking left to right. They are somewhat difficult to explain and show and so are difficult to follow, so bring your patience! Again, start with the left column. \[table id=27 /\] They will not line up on your instrument panel this way, but will show up together. Again, there are more – these are just the most common. We’ve shown the Primary light in the first column of lights. It will be the indicator of the problem to address that is in cause of the additional lights. **Note:** If *all* the warning lights are on, there is a serious electrical issue, likely the alternator or battery, that must be addressed immediately! #### ***Primary* Lights** When more than one warning or indicator light is active, look for one of these first. ![Check Engine Light Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/check_engine_light.gif "check_engine_light") ![Check Engine Light Text](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/03/check_engine_light_2.gif "check_engine_light_2") Two styles of [Check Engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/check-engine-light-2/ "Check Engine Light") lights. Your instrument panel will display one variation (and there are more). Easily the most common trouble light (click the link for more information). Traction and Stability control systems will be shut down until this light is addressed. Once repaired, the remaining systems will reactivate and their indicator lights will resolve themselves. We have even seen a 4LO light activated by the check engine light, although it is a rare occurrence. ![ABS Trouble Indicator Canada](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_canada.gif "abs_indicator_canada") ![ANTILOCK Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ANTILOCK_indicator.gif "ANTILOCK_indicator") ![European ABS Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/09/euro_abs_3.gif "euro_abs_3") ![ABS Trouble Indicator US](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_us.gif) Four variations of the [Antilock Brake System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/antilock-braking-system-dashboard-trouble-lights/ "Anti-lock Brake System Light") (ABS) light. Your vehicle’s instrument panel will make use of one of these visuals. Once again, the Traction and Stability Control Systems depend on the proper function of the Antilock Brakes. Any trouble with this system will need to be addressed first. ![Electronic Brake Force Distribution Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2017/04/E-Brake-Force-Distribution.gif) This is an *Electronic Brake Force Distribution* (EBD) Indicator and is an enhancement or addition to ABS. The ABS, Traction and Stability Control Systems depend on the proper function of the EBD system. Any trouble with this system will need to be addressed first. ![Drivetrain Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/drivetrain_trouble_indicator.gif "drivetrain_trouble_indicator") ![Powertrain Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/powertrain_trouble_indicator.gif "powertrain_trouble_indicator") ![Check Suspension Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/check_suspension_indicator.gif "check_suspension_indicator") ![Electronically Controlled Suspension Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ECS_indicator.gif) Less common are [Drivetrain](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/drivetrain-shift-or-powertrain-trouble-symbols/ "Drivetrain Trouble Lights") and [Suspension](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/11/check-suspension-indicator/ "Check Suspension Indicator") Indicators. Any one of the four symbols seen below may be seen on your instrument panel. [ECS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/sport-suspension-setting-symbol/ "Suspension Setting and Malfunction Indicator Symbols") is Electronically Controlled Suspension. Traction and Stability Control Systems will depend on the proper functioning of these systems as well and will be shut down until any problems are resolved. #### **Second Tier Primaries** If you do not see the warning or indicator lights shown above, look for one of these. Some specialty systems will also shut down associated advanced systems. Thus, for example, if Low Speed Assist is in use or you have locked the differential for additional traction, Stability Control will be unavailable. Etc. ![Differential Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/differential_lock.gif "differential_lock") ![All Wheel Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/all_wheel_lock.gif "all_wheel_lock") ![AWD Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/07/awd_lock_indicator.gif "awd_lock_indicator") These are all versions of the [Differential Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/center-differential-lock-indicator-symbol/ "Differential Lock Indicator") symbol. These indicate that the wheels in an all-wheel drive vehicle are locked together. Your vehicle will hitch and buck and generally feel like it will tear itself apart unless the road is very slippery, the terrain is very rough (both of which the Lock is designed for) or speeds above about 20 mph. ![Crawl Control Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/crawl_control_indicator_symbol.gif "crawl_control_indicator_symbol") ![Grade Assist Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/grade_assist.gif "grade_assist") These are examples of [Low Speed, Grade and Terrain Assist Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/low-speed-crawl-grade-and-terrain-assist-indicator-symbols/ "Low Speed, Grade and Terrain Assist Indicators") symbols. There are several more, but they are all green and show a vehicle on a sloping and/or rough surface. Click the link to see more. These two sets of systems are available in all-wheel drive vehicles. If they are active, the Traction Stability Control Systems will be turned off, and their associated indicators will also be visible, as shown below. If you have intentionally activated a Low Speed assist or similar system or Locked the Differential, do not be alarmed by the additional lights. this is normal and the indicators will go out when the first system is disengaged. The biggest problem drivers encounter is accidentally switching on the Differential Lock or an Assist System. Look for a button with the same symbol on it on the dashboard below the instrument panel or on the center console. Press it once, and once only. Nothing will happen until the vehicle is moved a few feet. Make sure you can drive forward or back safely, do so for a few feet and the systems will disengage and all will be restored to normal. #### **The Resulting *Secondary* Lights** These are the indicators that will be shown on your instrument panel along with one of those above. These below, particularly the Slip Indicator symbol – the skidding car – invariably are more noticeable, and thus draw the most attention. Traction and Stability Control indicators, sometimes including the word ‘off’ may be visible when a Check Engine, ABS, Drivetrain or Suspension trouble light is on. ![ABS Trouble Indicator US](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/abs_indicator_us.gif "abs_indicator_us") This ABS indicator, or one of the others shown above, will be seen if the EBD system warning light is illuminated. The Traction Control and Stability Control Indicators (below) will also be illuminated since these systems will be shut down due to an EBD fault. ![Traction Control System Warning Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/12/traction_control_system.gif "traction_control_system") ![Dynamic Traction Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dtc_indicator.gif "dtc_indicator") ![TRAC OFF Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/TRAC_OFF_indicator_2.gif "TRAC_OFF_indicator_2") ![VSC TRAC Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/VSC_TRAC_indicator_2.gif "VSC_TRAC_indicator_2") These are various [Traction Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2010/10/traction-control-indicators/ "Traction Control Indicators") indicators. Again, if one of the lights above is on, have its corresponding system addressed first. The acronyms are Traction Control (TC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Traction (TRAC), and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). ![VDC Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2011/07/vdc_off_indicator.gif "vdc_off_indicator") ![DSC Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dsc_off_indicator.gif "dsc_off_indicator") ![Dynamic Stability Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dynamic_stability_control_indicator.gif "dynamic_stability_control_indicator") ![VSC Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/vsc_off_indicator.gif "vsc_off_indicator") ![ESP / BAS Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/esp_bas_indicator.gif) ![Slip Control Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/vsc_slip_off_indicator.gif "vsc_slip_off_indicator") These are all [Stability Control ](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/stability-control-off-indicators/ "Stability Control Indicators")indicators that may be present. If so, one of the two Slip indicators below may also be illuminated. The acronyms are Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). ![Stabilty Control Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/stabilty_Control_fault_indicator_2.gif "stabilty_Control_fault_indicator_2") ![Slip Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/10/slip_indicator_symbol.gif "slip_indicator_symbol") ![Slip Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2010/11/slip_indicator.gif "slip_indicator") These are [Slip](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/11/slip-indicator-symbol/ "Slip Indicator Symbols") indicators. They point out that the advanced Stability control system shown above is off and that there is a ‘danger’ of skidding. ‘Danger’ is in quotes because the systems only come into play in extreme circumstances, and are rarely needed in normal driving conditions. Nothing troubles drivers more than the image of a car with skid marks behind it. However, your vehicle will not go out of control on its own, despite the multiple trouble lights. If your vehicle ‘feels’ normal, simply have your dealer address one of the Primary systems indicated above. ![Another Cruise Control Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Cruise_control_indicator_2.gif) Oddly, we have also seen a [Cruise or Speed Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/03/cruise-or-speed-control-text-indicators/) indicator light activated and blinking with the Check Engine and Traction Control lights. Again, the Check Engine light must be addressed first. The Cruise Control will be available once the engine issue is addressed. ![Rear Active Steer Fault Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com///wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Rear_Active_Steer_indicator.gif "Rear_Active_Steer_indicator") Finally, this [acronym](https://dashboardsymbols.com///acronyms/ "Acronyms"), [RAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com///2012/07/rear-active-steer-ras-fault-indicator/ "Rear Active Steer (RAS) Warning"), stands for Rear Active Steer. RAS will be turned off – and thus the warning light on – if either of the Check Engine, ABS, Traction or Stability Control light are on, so address them first with your dealer. Your vehicle will steer just fine using the two front wheels, but without the advanced RAS enhancement. Here’s a related video that we did… Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Car Dashboard Symbols by Manufacturer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/) **Published:** June 15, 2019 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Manufacturer List Follow the links below for warning lights and dashboard symbols by manufacturer in alphabetical order. We have compiled symbols lists for ***50 auto manufacturers*** thus far, including some who are no longer in business. Click the image of the manufacturer logo seen below for your vehicle. Then click the links found on the resulting pages for more information on each symbol! We began building these pages in 2010 and there is still never a charge to use these pages! ### Search Carefully! There are over one thousand symbols on our pages and each manufacturer may use as many as 100 or more. If your symbol has text inside, you might try our [**Text Symbols pages**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/). They are in alphabetical order. Scroll carefully until you find a match for your symbol. The indicators are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. (We are slowly converting all the manufacturer pages to the color scheme described next.) First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange (depending on what the color looks like to you!), then blue and green symbols and finally black and white and gray scale symbols. - **Note: If your manufacturer isn’t yet listed, you can return to our primary[ Picture Symbol page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/), grouped in categories, or to our [Text Symbols pages here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/), again in alphabetical order.** ### The List — click the logo or name \[table id=92 /\] ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Text Symbols P through Z](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/symbols-with-text/text-symbols-p-z/) **Published:** January 14, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Text-style dashboard symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PARK-indicator-red.gif)Letters P-Z This page holds Text Symbols P through Z, with words or acronyms. These symbols contain whole or abbreviated words or acronyms and regardless of whole words or abbreviations, they are shown in alphabetical order. - **For [Numbers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/text-symbols/) and Letters [A through D click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/text-symbols/)** - **For [Letters E through O, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/text-symbols/text-symbols-e-o/)** \[table id=24 /\] #### [**… Back to Page 2, E through O**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/text-symbols-e-o/ "Text Symbols, E - O") [**… Back to Page 1, Numbered and A through D**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols, A - D") Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Text Symbols E through O](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/symbols-with-text/text-symbols-e-o/) **Published:** January 14, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Text-style dashboard symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eco_mode_indicator2.gif)Letters E-O This page holds Text Symbols E through O. These symbols contain whole or abbreviated words or acronyms, and regardless of whole words or abbreviations, they are shown in alphabetical order. - **For [Numbers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/text-symbols/) and Letters [A through D, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/text-symbols/)** - **For Letters [P through Z, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/text-symbols-p-z/)** \[table id=25 /\] #### **[Continue to P through Z …](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/text-symbols-p-z/ "Text Symbols, P - Z")** #### [**… Back to Page 1, Numbered and Letters A through D**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols, A - D") Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Text Symbols A through D plus Numbers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/symbols-with-text/text-symbols/) **Published:** November 15, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Text warnings](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/4lo_indicator.gif)Numbers and Letters A-D This page holds the Text Symbols A through D, as well as symbols holding numbers. These symbols contain whole or abbreviated words or acronyms and are shown numbers first and then in alphabetical order. - **For Letters [E through O, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/text-symbols-e-o/).** - **For Letters [P through Z, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/text-symbols-p-z/).** \[table id=9 /\] #### [**Continue to E through O …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/text-symbols-e-o/ "Text Symbols, E - O") [**Continue to P through Z …**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/text-symbols-p-z/ "Text Symbols, P - Z") Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Alpha Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Text Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/symbols-with-text/) **Published:** December 18, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![ESP BAS indicator mid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ESP-BAS-mid.gif)Text Indicators In the pages linked below, we have text symbols, featuring [acronyms](https://dashboardsymbols.com/more-resources/acronyms/), abbreviations or whole words in dashboard warning symbol and their meanings, presented in alphabetical order. The list is so long that they are divided into three pages, linked below. Text warning and indicator lights are the same basic size as the [picture versions](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) (about 1/2″ long by 1/3″ tall on most instrument panels), but they contain whole or abbreviated words or acronyms and even numbers. ### Use One of the Following Links - **For symbols beginning with [numbers and the letters A through D, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/text-symbols/).** - **For symbols beginning with the letters [E through O, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/text-symbols/text-symbols-e-o/)** - **For symbols beginning with the letters [P through Z, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/text-symbols-p-z/).** - **You can also search by [Manufacturer here, in alphabetical order.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)** Nearly 300 text warning lights are presented. Additional information can be found by clicking the links. Again, we looked at cars built by well over 40 of the world’s largest manufacturers. They are listed below, and if you don’t see yours, rest assured that there is enough overlap that you will likely find what you are looking for here. And don’t miss our [**Picture Symbols**](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/) pages. If there is a pictorial representation in the text warning light that you see, it will be found there by category or color. Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Polestar, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [White and Gray-scale Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/white-and-gray-scale-dashboard-symbols/) **Published:** November 9, 2024 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## White and Gray-scale This page holds all **black** and white and **gray**-scale indicators. If what you are seeing on your instrument panel is essentially colorless, this is a good place to start. We’ve gathered all these indicators used by all the various vehicle systems. The proliferation of message screens as well as driver assistance systems has prompted the proliferation of dozens of images in these basically colorless representations. They will often be accompanied by text messages in the screen, so do look for that. Also, these images often simply means that a system is on and waiting for an opportunity to activate. **— Note: If your symbol is primarily text (an acronym, etc.), it is not included here. [Click here for an alphabetical list](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/).** **— Also, we always recommend that you search your [Manufacturer, listed alphabetically here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/).** ### Is your warning light not in white or gray-scale? - **If your picture symbol is [red, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/red-picture-symbols/).** - **If your picture symbol is [yellow/amber/orange, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/yellow-or-amber-picture-symbols/).** - **If your picture symbol is [green or blue, click here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/blue-and-green-picture-symbols/).** - **Or you can return to our [Primary picture symbol page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/).** - **You can also search by [Manufacturer here, in alphabetical order.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)** \[table id=86 /\] Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Blue and Green Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/blue-and-green-picture-symbols/) **Published:** November 5, 2018 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## ![Blue and green dashboard symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/SCC_vehicle_retected.gif)Indicator symbols This page holds all **Blue** and **Green** indicators. If the picture symbol that appears on your instrument panel is one of these colors, this is the place to start. We’ve gathered all these indicators used by all the various vehicle systems. The two colors are used primarily to indicate that a system is active and functioning as it should. **Note:** If your symbol is primarily *text* (an acronym, etc.), it is *not* included here. **[Click here for an alphabetical list](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/)**. ### Is your warning light *not* **blue** or **green**? - **If your picture symbol is [yellow/amber/orange, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/yellow-or-amber-picture-symbols/)** - **If your picture symbol is [red, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/red-picture-symbols/)** - **If your symbol is in [black and white or gray scale, click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/the-symbols/white-and-gray-scale-dashboard-symbols/)** - **Or you can return to our primary [picture symbol page here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/)** - **You can also search by [Manufacturer here, in alphabetical order.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)** \[table id=31 /\] Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights by Color](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/the-symbols/) **Published:** August 28, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** On This Page - [All Picture-style Symbols Explained](#All_Picture-style_Symbols_Explained) - [Search Carefully!](#Search_Carefully) - [Using this Site](#Using_this_Site) - [Some Basics](#Some_Basics) - [Red Warning Indicators and Symbols](#Red_Warning_Indicators_and_Symbols) - [Yellow/amber/orange Indicators and Symbols](#Yellowamberorange_Indicators_and_Symbols) - [Green and Blue indicators and Symbols](#Green_and_Blue_indicators_and_Symbols) - [White and Gray Scale Indicators and Symbols](#White_and_Gray_Scale_Indicators_and_Symbols) - [Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Indicators](#Hybrid_and_Electric_Vehicle_Indicators) - [Diesel-powered Vehicle Symbols](#Diesel-powered_Vehicle_Symbols) - [Information Displays and Message Centers](#Information_Displays_and_Message_Centers) ## ![DashboardSymbols.com](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/DashIcon.gif)All Picture-style Symbols Explained So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available anywhere in the world. We hold over 1,200 symbols, warning lights, indicators and fault lights seen on instrument panels across the industry, shown by color. - **If you have landed on this page, note know that the *BEST* way to search this site is by [Manufacturer, here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/)!** Every day thousands of drivers face new, unfamiliar warning lights on their dashboard.  We can help, right here on these pages! Learn what’s happened to your car before heading to the service center. A little knowledge could save you lots of money! ### Search Carefully! There are over one thousand symbols on this page and those linked below, from Picture (image-style) Symbols (on this page) to Text Symbols on the separate pages linked below. Scroll carefully until you find a match for your symbol. The indicators are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are **red**, followed by **yellow/amber/orange** (depending on what the color looks like to you!), then **blue** and **green** symbols and finally **black** and white and **gray scale** symbols. But please know that the searching by manufacturer is by far the smartest way, linked next. There are also two tables dedicated to diesel vehicles and another for electric vehicles (EVs). #### Using this Site - **Search by [Manufacturer here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/), in alphabetical order.** - **If your warning light is filled with Words or Acronyms, [click here.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) They are in alphabetical order.** #### Some Basics Don’t panic! Despite seeing a new tell-tale or warning light on your instrument panel, unless it is **red** it is likely the car is still running fine and while there may be a problem to attend to, proceed with confidence and patience. Color is King! Here is what the different colors mean. **Red** indicates a potentially serious problem or safety issue. Attend to it! **Red** may also indicate an important reminder. **Yellow/amber/orange** mean something needs to be serviced or repaired soon. Any light that is flashing makes it important that you contact your dealer or trusted repair shop. **Green** or **blue** is only telling you that a system is on or operating. **Gray scale** symbols are found in message centers generally with added text information. - **Have a description in your mind? Try our search function at the top of the page. It could save looking over a lot of entries.** - **Do you see more than one light? Check out our [Multiple Lights and Indicators page](https://dashboardsymbols.com/multiple-warning-lights/) first.** - **Again, does your light have text in it? Then go right to our [Text Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/symbols-with-text/) pages, where they are shown in alphabetical order over 3 pages. Alpha order makes for easy searching!** We start with the most serious of the symbols and move in a rough descending order of importance. This is somewhat subjective, particularly if you are seeing something you don’t recognize! We have looked at cars built by well over 40 of the world’s largest manufacturers from roughly 2005. They are listed below, but if you don’t see a warning light that looks exactly like yours, rest assured that there is enough overlap that you will find what you are looking for here. Find one that looks similar, and you’re likely on the right track. So, if you are wondering what those lights on the dashboard mean, you’ve come to the right place. ##### Red Warning Indicators and Symbols The color **red** represent the most serious of warnings in most cases . Unfortunately, there are a few instances where it is somewhat trivialized, but always start by taking any red indicator as a serious issue that must be addressed. We’ve gathered all the red indicators used by all the various vehicle systems. Please look below carefully. \[table id=28 /\] ##### Yellow/amber/orange Indicators and Symbols If a Warning Light is seem in **yellow**, **amber** or **orange**, the color itself is a warning. Whatever system is indicated will need to be attended to soon. We’ve gathered all these indicators used by all the various vehicle systems. There are lots of possibilities here – well over 200 – so search carefully. \[table id=29 /\] ##### Green and Blue indicators and Symbols If the picture symbol on your instrument panel is either **blue** or **green**, this is the place to start. We’ve gathered all these indicators used by all the various vehicle systems. The two colors are used primarily to indicate that a system is active and functioning as it should. \[table id=31 /\] ##### White and Gray Scale Indicators and Symbols Since the advent of message centers in instrument panels, most manufacturers use the space for trouble and accessory indicators as well as various text messages for drivers. In black and white and **gray scale**, these indicators are useful to show systems on standby or as active with nothing to report. They are shown here. \[table id=86 /\] ##### Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Indicators A whole new series of symbols have been created just for the new generation of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. For the most part, they tell a driver when a particular system is operating and/or in what mode. Remember that a flashing light likely indicates a problem that your dealer or authorized repair shop should address. \[table id=7 /\] ##### Diesel-powered Vehicle Symbols The following are symbols used only in diesel powered vehicles. They vary somewhat by manufacturer but all generally refer to starting and fuel quality and filtration. \[table id=15 /\] ##### Information Displays and Message Centers In what is a very, very useful trend, vehicle manufacturers are using more and more information displays to inform drivers of what features are in use, how they are operating, and what maintenance, if any, may be needed. What are shown are examples only. There are simply too many possibilities and iterations. Note that if you are seeing something new on your instrument panel that appears to be informational only, check to see that a ‘display’ button has not been hit accidentally and thus changing what you are typically used to seeing. \[table id=8 /\] We looked at cars built by well over 40 of the world’s largest manufacturers from roughly the year 2005. They are listed here, but if you don’t see a warning light that looks exactly like yours, rest assured that there is enough overlap that you will find what you are looking for here. Find one that looks similar, and you’re likely on the right track. So, if you are wondering what those lights on the dashboard mean, you’ve come to the right place. Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Alpha Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Fisker, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Rivian, Saab, Saturn, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Tesla, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, and Volvo. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Dashboard Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/dashboard-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-for-electric-hybrid-and-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles/) **Published:** February 23, 2023 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## **![Electric and hybrid dashboard symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EV-mode-indicator-3.gif)**Symbols Seen in EVs and Hybrids **A new set of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Dashboard Symbols** are the result of the changeover to electrification. For the most part, they tell a driver when a particular system is operating and/or in what mode. Remember that a flashing light likely indicates a problem that your dealer or authorized repair shop should address. **Note:** If your symbol is primarily text (an acronym, etc.), it may not be included here. [**Click here for an alphabetical list**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/). ### Other Ways to Search - **You can return to our primary [picture symbol page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com///the-symbols/).** - **You can search by [Manufacturer here, in alphabetical order](https://dashboardsymbols.com/the-symbols/warning-lights-and-symbols-by-manufacturer/).** \[table id=7 /\] Vehicles examined include those from Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Fiat, Fisker, Ford, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Polestar, Rivian, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Don’t miss our [EV Jump Start page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/10/electric-vehicle-jump-start-videos/) and our [Get Out page here](https://dashboardsymbols.com/getting-out/). ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [More Resources](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/more-resources/) **Published:** January 27, 2015 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## More resources As we developed this site, we created three resource pages for drivers. They aren’t necessarily related any other way, so we’ve consolidated them here. ### These page are: - #### **[Roadside Assistance](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/roadside-assistance-s/ "Roadside Numbers") contact numbers** - #### **[Owner’s Manual](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/owners-manuals/ "Owner's Manuals") links by manufacturer** - #### **[Automotive Acronyms and Abbreviations](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/ "Acronyms")** The first is pretty self explanatory. We put together a complete list of [**Roadside Assistance**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/roadside-assistance-s/ "Roadside Numbers") phone numbers from manufacturers, insurers, clubs, etc. The second will lead you to electronic copies of [**Owners Manuals**](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/owners-manuals/ "Owners Manuals"). The vast majority are free, and only a few manufacturers require registration. Our **[Acronyms and Abbreviations](https://dashboardsymbols.com///more-resources/acronyms/ "Acronyms")** page spells out the meaning of an acronym or abbreviation as it applies to your car and links to a post if it is associated with a [Text warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com///text-symbols/ "Text Symbols") light. ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Roadside Assistance Numbers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/more-resources/roadside-assistance-s/) **Published:** August 28, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** ## Roadside Assistance Numbers by Manufacturer If you are caught with a broken down car on the road, you will need someone to call. New car manufacturers offer roadside assistance programs within the life of the vehicle’s warranty and private insurance is also available. We’ve listed them by region of origin and the numbers shown are for drivers in North America. ### **American Manufacturers** Chrysler Corp.: 800-521-2779 Ford Motor Corp. — Ford: 800-241-3673 — Lincoln/Mercury: 800-521-4140 — Canada: 800-565-3673 General Motors: 800-268-6800 Tesla: 877-798-3752 ### **Asian Manufacturers** Acura: 800-594-8500 Hyundai: 800- 243-7766 Kia: 800-333-4542 Infiniti: 800-622-6200 Lexus: 800-255-3987 Mazda: 800-866-1998 Mitsubishi: 888-648-7820 Nissan: 800-225-2476 Subaru: 800-261-2155 Toyota: 800-444-4195 ### **European Manufacturers** Audi: 800-411-9988 BMW: 800-332-4269 Bentley: 800-323-0100 Jaguar: 800-452-4827 — Canada: 800-668-6257 Maserati North America: 888-371-1802 Mercedes-Benz: 800-367-6372 Polestar: 800-806-2504 Saab: 800-852-9001 Volvo: 800-638-6586 VW: 800-822-8987 ### **Private Insurers and Car Clubs** AAA: 800-222-4357 ( AAA-HELP) Allstate Motor Club: 877-597-3393 Amica Insurance: 866-286-9968 American Auto Shield: 800-531-1925 American International Group (AIG): 800-433-8880 American National Financial Group: 800-444-7105 Ameriprise Home and Auto: 800-872-5246 Cross Country Motor Club, Inc.: 800-448-6466 Esurance: 888-374-6472 Farmers HelpPoint: 800-435-7764 GEICO: 800-424-3426 Liberty Mutual: 800-426-9898 Mercury Insurance Group: 800-503-3724 Nationwide Insurance: 800-421-3535 Progressive Insurance: 800-776-2778 Safeco Insurance: 877-762-3101 SSQ General Insurance: 866-777-2886 State Farm Insurance: 800-555-1212 The Hartford: 800-322-7789 United Car Care: 800-380-2165 USAA: 800-531-8555 ### **Pay Per Use** Firestone Roadside Assistance: 877-799-8779 Good Hands Roadside: 800-255-7828 (pre-register [here](www.allstate.com/roadside "Good Hands Roadside")) ### **Other Services** Meineke Car Care Centers: 800-338-2680 (offered to Preferred or Supreme oil change customers) ——————————————————————- The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. [Disclaimer and Privacy Policy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) --- ### [Disclaimer and Privacy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/about/disclaimer/) **Published:** October 3, 2010 **Author:** Marc Favreau **Content:** #### **Disclaimers** The information on this website is provided for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer. Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety. Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true. #### **Privacy** This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for **DashboardSymbols.com**. This privacy policy applies solely to information presented, handled, or collected by this web site. We are the sole owners of the information collected on this site. We only have access to/collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone, anytime. Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy. 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technology and some help. --- ### [Electric and Electrified Vehicles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/category/electric-and-electrified-vehicles/) **Description:** Discussions of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery powered vehicles and technology. --- ### [Dead Key FOBS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/category/dead-key-fobs/) --- ### [Jump Starting EVs](https://dashboardsymbols.com/category/jump-starting-evs/) --- ### [Vehicle safety](https://dashboardsymbols.com/category/vehicle-safety/) **Description:** A gathering of posts that report on recalls and other safety issues. --- ## Tags ### [master warning symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/master-warning-symbol/) --- ### [instrument panel light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/instrument-panel-light/) --- ### [reminder symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/reminder-symbol/) --- ### [low brake pad warning symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/low-brake-pad-warning-symbol/) --- ### [brake warning 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symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fuel-indicator-symbol/) --- ### [low fuel indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/low-fuel-indicator/) --- ### [instrument](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/instrument/) --- ### [cruise control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cruise-control-indicator/) --- ### [cruise control symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cruise-control-symbol/) --- ### [speedometer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/speedometer/) --- ### [dash](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dash/) --- ### [speed control symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/speed-control-symbol/) --- ### [automatic headlamp dimmer indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automatic-headlamp-dimmer-indicator/) --- ### [headlamp levelling system symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/headlamp-levelling-system-symbol/) --- ### [supplemental restraint system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/supplemental-restraint-system/) --- ### [srs air bag symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/srs-air-bag-symbol/) --- ### [passenger airbag on/off indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/passenger-airbag-onoff-indicator/) --- ### [dashboard indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dashboard-indicator/) --- ### [Seat Belt Reminder Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/seat-belt-reminder-indicator/) --- ### [pre collision safety system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pre-collision-safety-system/) --- ### [electronically controlled brake system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronically-controlled-brake-system/) --- ### [Dynamic Stability Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dynamic-stability-control/) --- ### [Slip Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/slip-indicator-symbol/) --- ### [vehicle stability control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vehicle-stability-control/) --- ### [vsc](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vsc/) --- ### [Roll Sensing Curtain Airbags](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/roll-sensing-curtain-airbags/) --- ### [RSCA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rsca/) --- ### [crawl control indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/crawl-control-indicator/) --- ### [Intuitive Parking Assistant Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/intuitive-parking-assistant-symbol/) --- ### [Economy Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/economy-operation-indicator/) --- ### [ECO](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/eco/) --- ### [Electric Vehicle Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-vehicle-operation-indicator/) --- ### [EV](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ev/) --- ### [Hybrid Ready Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hybrid-ready-indicator-symbol/) --- ### [Hybrid Snow Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hybrid-snow-indicator/) --- ### [electronically controlled transmission](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronically-controlled-transmission/) --- ### [ect](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ect/) --- ### [Electronically Controlled Transmission Power Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronically-controlled-transmission-power-indicator/) --- ### [Economy Mode Operation Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/economy-mode-operation-indicator/) --- ### [Center Differential Lock Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/center-differential-lock-indicator/) --- ### [4 Wheel Drive High Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4-wheel-drive-high-indicator/) --- ### [4 Wheel Drive Low Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4-wheel-drive-low-indicator/) --- ### [Low Windshield Washer Fluid Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/low-windshield-washer-fluid-indicator/) --- ### [Sport Suspension Setting](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sport-suspension-setting/) --- ### [Comfort Suspension Setting](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/comfort-suspension-setting/) --- ### [Traction Control Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/traction-control-indicators/) --- ### [active trac](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/active-trac/) --- ### [trac](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/trac/) --- ### [Maintenance required](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/maintenance-required/) --- ### [Drivetrain](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/drivetrain/) --- ### [Powertrain](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/powertrain/) --- ### [grade control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/grade-control/) --- ### [low speed](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/low-speed/) --- ### [snow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/snow/) --- ### [adaptive cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/adaptive-cruise-control/) --- ### [active cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/active-cruise-control/) --- ### [advancetrac](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/advancetrac/) --- ### [Security Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/security-indicator/) --- ### [key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/key/) --- ### [StabiliTrak](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/stabilitrak/) --- ### [idiot light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/idiot-light/) --- ### [Information Displays](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/information-displays/) --- ### [Message Centers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/message-centers/) --- ### [black and white](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/black-and-white/) --- ### [blue background](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/blue-background/) --- ### [up shift](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/up-shift/) --- ### [fuel economy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fuel-economy/) --- ### [Easy Access](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/easy-access/) --- ### [instrument panel Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/instrument-panel-indicator/) --- ### [High-beam Assistant](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/high-beam-assistant/) --- ### [high beam indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/high-beam-indicator/) --- ### [Auto Brake Hold](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/auto-brake-hold/) --- ### [parking brake](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/parking-brake/) --- ### [Transmission Oil Temperature](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/transmission-oil-temperature/) --- ### [towing](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/towing/) --- ### [reduced engine power](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/reduced-engine-power/) --- ### [All-wheel Drive Disabled Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/all-wheel-drive-disabled-indicator/) --- ### [instrument panel symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/instrument-panel-symbol/) --- ### [Tow Mode Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tow-mode-indicator/) --- ### [Malfunction Indicator Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/malfunction-indicator-light/) --- ### [Check Suspension Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/check-suspension-indicator/) --- ### [ECT Power Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ect-power-indicator/) --- ### [Overdrive Off Indicator symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/overdrive-off-indicator-symbol/) --- ### [O/D](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/od/) --- ### [Daytime Running Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/daytime-running-lights/) --- ### [check gas gap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/check-gas-gap/) --- ### [check engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/check-engine/) --- ### [Blind Spot Warning System symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/blind-spot-warning-system-symbol/) --- ### [Lane Departure Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lane-departure-indicator/) --- ### [warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/warning/) --- ### [IBA Off Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/iba-off-indicator/) --- ### [intelligent brake assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/intelligent-brake-assist/) --- ### [Electronic Throttle Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronic-throttle-control/) --- ### [ETC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/etc/) --- ### [4WD](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4wd/) --- ### [four wheel drive](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/four-wheel-drive/) --- ### [Electronic Stability Program](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronic-stability-program/) --- ### [ESP](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/esp/) --- ### [Brake Assist System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/brake-assist-system/) --- ### [BAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bas/) --- ### [etcs](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/etcs/) --- ### [speed control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/speed-control/) --- ### [dynamic traction control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dynamic-traction-control/) --- ### [2nd Start Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/2nd-start-indicator/) --- ### [instrument panel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/instrument-panel/) --- ### [Brake Hold Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/brake-hold-indicator/) --- ### [A/T P Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/at-p-indicator/) --- ### [Height High Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/height-high-indicator/) --- ### [malfunction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/malfunction/) --- ### [Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/kinetic-dynamic-suspension-system/) --- ### [KDSS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/kdss/) --- ### [DashboardSymbols.com](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dashboardsymbols-com/) --- ### [Dashboard Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dashboard-symbols/) --- ### [vehicle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vehicle/) --- ### [owners manual](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/owners-manual/) --- ### [indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/indicators/) --- ### [Misunderstood Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/misunderstood-warning-indicator/) --- ### [TPMS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tpms/) --- ### [Tire Pressure Monitoring Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tire-pressure-monitoring-symbol/) --- ### [warning light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/warning-light/) --- ### [EPC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/epc/) --- ### [Electronic Power Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronic-power-control/) --- ### [indicator symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/indicator-symbol/) --- ### [Night View Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/night-view-indicator/) --- ### [variable gear ratio steering system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/variable-gear-ratio-steering-system/) --- ### [Diesel Particulate Filter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/diesel-particulate-filter/) --- ### [DPF](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dpf/) --- ### [Warning Symbol Indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/warning-symbol-indicators/) --- ### [Glow Plug](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/glow-plug/) --- ### [Water in Fuel Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/water-in-fuel-indicator/) --- ### [diesel fuel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/diesel-fuel/) --- ### [Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/diesel-fuel-conditioner-module/) --- ### [DFCM](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dfcm/) --- ### [Diesel Exhaust Fluid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/diesel-exhaust-fluid/) --- ### [DEF](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/def/) --- ### [Vehicle Stability Assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vehicle-stability-assist/) --- ### [VSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vsa/) --- ### [DSC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dsc/) --- ### [ASC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/asc/) --- ### [VDC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vdc/) --- ### [Attention Assist Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/attention-assist-indicator/) --- ### [hot cup of coffee](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hot-cup-of-coffee/) --- ### [4 Wheel Active Steer Warning Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4-wheel-active-steer-warning-symbol/) --- ### [4WAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4was/) --- ### [tell-tales](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tell-tales/) --- ### [Interactive Vehicle Dynamics](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/interactive-vehicle-dynamics/) --- ### [IVD](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ivd/) --- ### [terrain assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/terrain-assist/) --- ### [Distance Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/distance-warning-indicator/) --- ### [gauge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/gauge/) --- ### [dashboard](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dashboard/) --- ### [temperature gauge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/temperature-gauge/) --- ### [ABS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/abs/) --- ### [anti-lock brake](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/anti-lock-brake/) --- ### [electronic systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronic-systems/) --- ### [stability control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/stability-control/) --- ### [Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/blind-spot-monitor-bsm-indicator/) --- ### [warning lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/warning-lights/) --- ### [instrument panels](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/instrument-panels/) --- ### [exclamation point in brackets](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/exclamation-point-in-brackets/) --- ### [exclamation point in a horseshoe](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/exclamation-point-in-a-horseshoe/) --- ### [candle in a glass](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/candle-in-a-glass/) --- ### [Catalytic Converter Warning Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/catalytic-converter-warning-symbol/) --- ### [overheat](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/overheat/) --- ### [air bag warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/air-bag-warning/) --- ### [Parking Brake Engaged Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/parking-brake-engaged-indicator/) --- ### [Collision Mitigation Brake System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/collision-mitigation-brake-system-indicator/) --- ### [radar-based system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/radar-based-system/) --- ### [Message Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/message-indicator-symbol/) --- ### [instrument panel display](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/instrument-panel-display/) --- ### [EV (electric vehicle) MODE Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ev-electric-vehicle-mode-indicator/) --- ### [Hybrid vehicle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hybrid-vehicle/) --- ### [hybrid battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hybrid-battery/) --- ### [electric motor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-motor/) --- ### [Shift Lock Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/shift-lock-symbol/) --- ### [shoe in a circle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/shoe-in-a-circle/) --- ### [Hybrid Battery Warning Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hybrid-battery-warning-symbol/) --- ### [main battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/main-battery/) --- ### [Traction Control System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/traction-control-system/) --- ### [snowflake symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/snowflake-symbol/) --- ### [Freeze Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/freeze-warning-indicator/) --- ### [Frost Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/frost-warning-indicator/) --- ### [traction control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/traction-control/) --- ### [anti-lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/anti-lock/) --- ### [multiple lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/multiple-lights/) --- ### [Turn Assist Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/turn-assist-indicator/) --- ### [all wheel drive](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/all-wheel-drive/) --- ### [Low Brake Fluid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/low-brake-fluid/) --- ### [brake wear](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/brake-wear/) --- ### [brake maintenance](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/brake-maintenance/) --- ### [Charging Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/charging-indicator-symbol/) --- ### [charge level](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/charge-level/) --- ### [electric vehicle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-vehicle/) --- ### [plug-in hybrid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/plug-in-hybrid/) --- ### [High Voltage System Fault](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/high-voltage-system-fault/) --- ### [Smartphone Apps](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/smartphone-apps/) --- ### [High Voltage Battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/high-voltage-battery/) --- ### [Charge Level Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/charge-level-indicator/) --- ### [plug-in hybrid vehicles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/plug-in-hybrid-vehicles/) --- ### [External Sound System Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/external-sound-system-indicator/) --- ### [electric vehicles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-vehicles/) --- ### [EVs](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/evs/) --- ### [hybrid](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hybrid/) --- ### [key fob indicators](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/key-fob-indicators/) --- ### [key fob battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/key-fob-battery/) --- ### [eyelashes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/eyelashes/) --- ### [light out indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/light-out-indicator/) --- ### [Acura](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/acura/) --- ### [Dead key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-key-fob/) --- ### [unlocking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/unlocking/) --- ### [starting](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/starting/) --- ### [mechanical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mechanical-key/) --- ### [BMW](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bmw/) --- ### [dead fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-fob/) --- ### [emergency start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/emergency-start/) --- ### [Chrysler Corp.](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/chrysler-corp/) --- ### [Jeep](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/jeep/) --- ### [push button start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/push-button-start/) --- ### [Ford](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ford/) --- ### [Lincoln](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lincoln/) --- ### [back-up slot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/back-up-slot/) --- ### [General Motors](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/general-motors/) --- ### [GM](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/gm/) --- ### [transmitter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/transmitter/) --- ### [Intelligent Access key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/intelligent-access-key/) --- ### [Jaguar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/jaguar/) --- ### [smart key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/smart-key/) --- ### [start stop button](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/start-stop-button/) --- ### [Mazda](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mazda/) --- ### [advanced key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/advanced-key/) --- ### [KEYLESS-GO key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/keyless-go-key/) --- ### [Mercedes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mercedes/) --- ### [Intelligent Key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/intelligent-key/) --- ### [Nissan](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/nissan/) --- ### [Infiniti](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/infiniti/) --- ### [Toyota](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/toyota/) --- ### [Scion](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/scion/) --- ### [Lexus](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lexus/) --- ### [Volvo](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/volvo/) --- ### [driver distraction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/driver-distraction/) --- ### [social media](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/social-media/) --- ### [surf the Web](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/surf-the-web/) --- ### [send text messages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/send-text-messages/) --- ### [symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/symbols/) --- ### [DOT](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dot/) --- ### [movie camera](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/movie-camera/) --- ### [emergency key blade](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/emergency-key-blade/) --- ### [Fisker](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fisker/) --- ### [dead fob help](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-fob-help/) --- ### [Dodge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dodge/) --- ### [Volkswagen](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/volkswagen/) --- ### [Dead Key Fob Help](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-key-fob-help/) --- ### [Audi](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/audi/) --- ### [VW](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vw/) --- ### [ignition](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ignition/) --- ### [DRL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/drl/) --- ### [AWD](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/awd/) --- ### [Rear Differential](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rear-differential/) --- ### [temperature](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/temperature/) --- ### [cold](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cold/) --- ### [Hill Holder Indicator Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hill-holder-indicator-symbol/) --- ### [hill start assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hill-start-assist/) --- ### [key fob](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/key-fob/) --- ### [remote control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/remote-control/) --- ### [remote battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/remote-battery/) --- ### [dead battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-battery/) --- ### [keyless ignition](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/keyless-ignition/) --- ### [Cornering headlights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cornering-headlights/) --- ### [fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fault-indicator/) --- ### [wrench image](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wrench-image/) --- ### [undercarriage](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/undercarriage/) --- ### [lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lock/) --- ### [immobilize](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/immobilize/) --- ### [automatic transmission](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automatic-transmission/) --- ### [text symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/text-symbol/) --- ### [BSM Off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bsm-off/) --- ### [Engine Auto Stop](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/engine-auto-stop/) --- ### [Engine Start-Stop Indicator symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/engine-start-stop-indicator-symbols/) --- ### [fuel saving](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fuel-saving/) --- ### [Lambda Sensor Warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lambda-sensor-warning/) --- ### [oxygen sensor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/oxygen-sensor/) --- ### [green](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/green/) --- ### [lightning bolt](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lightning-bolt/) --- ### [service reminder](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/service-reminder/) --- ### [RAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ras/) --- ### [Dashboard warning light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dashboard-warning-light/) --- ### [engine fault indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/engine-fault-indicator/) --- ### [spanner](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/spanner/) --- ### [wrench](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wrench/) --- ### [electronics](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronics/) --- ### [fuel filter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fuel-filter/) --- ### [anti-slip regulation](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/anti-slip-regulation/) --- ### [Clogged Air Filter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/clogged-air-filter/) --- ### [dashboard warning symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dashboard-warning-symbol/) --- ### [Automotive Warning Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automotive-warning-lights/) --- ### [oil light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/oil-light/) --- ### [Engine Oil Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/engine-oil-warning-indicator/) --- ### [oil sensor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/oil-sensor/) --- ### [text indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/text-indicator/) --- ### [Rear Active Steer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rear-active-steer/) --- ### [snow mode](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/snow-mode/) --- ### [park assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/park-assist/) --- ### [brakes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/brakes/) --- ### [education](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/education/) --- ### [automakers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automakers/) --- ### [infotainment](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/infotainment/) --- ### [tire pressure light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tire-pressure-light/) --- ### [Shift](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/shift/) --- ### [Transmission](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/transmission/) --- ### [Neutral](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/neutral/) --- ### [circle and exclamation point](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/circle-and-exclamation-point/) --- ### [battery terminals](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/battery-terminals/) --- ### [plus and minus](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/plus-and-minus/) --- ### [sideways engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sideways-engine/) --- ### [fan](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fan/) --- ### [circle in brackets](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/circle-in-brackets/) --- ### [brackets](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/brackets/) --- ### [exclamation point](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/exclamation-point/) --- ### [dashed lines](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dashed-lines/) --- ### [triangle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/triangle/) --- ### [thermometer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/thermometer/) --- ### [water](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/water/) --- ### [oil can](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/oil-can/) --- ### [fan blades](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fan-blades/) --- ### [arrow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/arrow/) --- ### [wavy lines](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wavy-lines/) --- ### [Greek Parthenon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/greek-parthenon/) --- ### [bumpy circle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bumpy-circle/) --- ### [steering wheel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/steering-wheel/) --- ### [curved arrow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/curved-arrow/) --- ### [headlight beam](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/headlight-beam/) --- ### [crossed wavy lines](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/crossed-wavy-lines/) --- ### [gas pump](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/gas-pump/) --- ### [dial](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dial/) --- ### [car](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/car/) --- ### [auto](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/auto/) --- ### [curving arrow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/curving-arrow/) --- ### [lap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lap/) --- ### [beach ball](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/beach-ball/) --- ### [riding a horse](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/riding-a-horse/) --- ### [PCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pcs/) --- ### [exclamation point in a circle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/exclamation-point-in-a-circle/) --- ### [4 x 4](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4-x-4/) --- ### [skidding car](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/skidding-car/) --- ### [SUV](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/suv/) --- ### [rollover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rollover/) --- ### [slanted truck](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/slanted-truck/) --- ### [bumpy road](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bumpy-road/) --- ### [traffic cone](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/traffic-cone/) --- ### [sail](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sail/) --- ### [green car](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/green-car/) --- ### [double arrow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/double-arrow/) --- ### [snow flake](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/snow-flake/) --- ### [PWR](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pwr/) --- ### [line drawing](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/line-drawing/) --- ### [stick figure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/stick-figure/) --- ### [X](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/x/) --- ### [4LO](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4lo/) --- ### [4HI](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4hi/) --- ### [Door Ajar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/door-ajar/) --- ### [Door Open Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/door-open-indicator/) --- ### [shock absorber](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/shock-absorber/) --- ### [TCS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tcs/) --- ### [TCSS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tcss/) --- ### [TRAC OFF](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/trac-off/) --- ### [DTC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dtc/) --- ### [car on lift](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/car-on-lift/) --- ### [service](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/service/) --- ### [oil change](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/oil-change/) --- ### [red car](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/red-car/) --- ### [plus sign](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/plus-sign/) --- ### [man stepping down](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/man-stepping-down/) --- ### [A](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/a/) --- ### [AUTO H](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/auto-h/) --- ### [AT OIL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/at-oil/) --- ### [red](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/red/) --- ### [amber](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/amber/) --- ### [open circles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/open-circles/) --- ### [trailer image](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/trailer-image/) --- ### [TOW](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tow/) --- ### [service engine soon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/service-engine-soon/) --- ### [CK SUSP](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ck-susp/) --- ### [EML](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/eml/) --- ### [small dots](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/small-dots/) --- ### [pitcher](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pitcher/) --- ### [screw](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/screw/) --- ### [bolt](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bolt/) --- ### [car and beam](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/car-and-beam/) --- ### [car in lane](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/car-in-lane/) --- ### [lightning bolt between brackets](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lightning-bolt-between-brackets/) --- ### [SH-AWD](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sh-awd/) --- ### [circle between brackets](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/circle-between-brackets/) --- ### [CMBS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cmbs/) --- ### [in a cup](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/in-a-cup/) --- ### [VGRS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vgrs/) --- ### [yellow coil](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/yellow-coil/) --- ### [loops](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/loops/) --- ### [pipe](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pipe/) --- ### [half full](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/half-full/) --- ### [faucet](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/faucet/) --- ### [flames](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/flames/) --- ### [waves](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/waves/) --- ### [water drop](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/water-drop/) --- ### [can](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/can/) --- ### [car in a triangle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/car-in-a-triangle/) --- ### [P](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/p/) --- ### [i in a circle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/i-in-a-circle/) --- ### [exclamation point in a box](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/exclamation-point-in-a-box/) --- ### [rectangle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rectangle/) --- ### [four wheels](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/four-wheels/) --- ### [looping arrow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/looping-arrow/) --- ### [wavy lines inside the circle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wavy-lines-inside-the-circle/) --- ### [electric plug](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-plug/) --- ### [lightning bolt in a box or rectangle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lightning-bolt-in-a-box-or-rectangle/) --- ### [curved lines coming from a car](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/curved-lines-coming-from-a-car/) --- ### [check](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/check/) --- ### [wavy line](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wavy-line/) --- ### [drop of oil](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/drop-of-oil/) --- ### [min](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/min/) --- ### [R.DIFF TEMP](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/r-diff-temp/) --- ### [AT](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/at/) --- ### [ENG A-STOP](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/eng-a-stop/) --- ### [upside down Y](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/upside-down-y/) --- ### [tire](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tire/) --- ### [double-ended arrow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/double-ended-arrow/) --- ### [car with a wrench in it](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/car-with-a-wrench-in-it/) --- ### [half moon on a pole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/half-moon-on-a-pole/) --- ### [dots](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dots/) --- ### [arrows](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/arrows/) --- ### [lockout](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lockout/) --- ### [OnStar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/onstar/) --- ### [remote start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/remote-start/) --- ### [MyFord Touch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/myford-touch/) --- ### [Bluetooth](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bluetooth/) --- ### [navigation](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/navigation/) --- ### [Honda](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/honda/) --- ### [clicker](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/clicker/) --- ### [Start/Stop button](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/startstop-button/) --- ### [bumpy ring](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bumpy-ring/) --- ### [leaf](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/leaf/) --- ### [tree](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tree/) --- ### [plant](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/plant/) --- ### [Side Airbag Off](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/side-airbag-off/) --- ### [intrument panel Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/intrument-panel-indicator/) --- ### [man in seat belt](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/man-in-seat-belt/) --- ### [oval](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/oval/) --- ### [Start/Stop System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/startstop-system/) --- ### [Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/trouble-indicator/) --- ### [Starter System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/starter-system/) --- ### [circular arrow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/circular-arrow/) --- ### [crossed out](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/crossed-out/) --- ### [lane departure warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lane-departure-warning/) --- ### [LDW](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ldw/) --- ### [LKA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lka/) --- ### [blue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/blue/) --- ### [type faces](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/type-faces/) --- ### [text messages](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/text-messages/) --- ### [MIT](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mit/) --- ### [New England University Transportation Center](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/new-england-university-transportation-center/) --- ### [Monotype Imaging Holdings](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/monotype-imaging-holdings/) --- ### [typeface](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/typeface/) --- ### [Adaptive Forward Lighting](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/adaptive-forward-lighting/) --- ### [AFL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/afl/) --- ### [open book](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/open-book/) --- ### [open book image](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/open-book-image/) --- ### [magazine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/magazine/) --- ### [letter I](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/letter-i/) --- ### [up-pointing arrow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/up-pointing-arrow/) --- ### [Electric Park Brake Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-park-brake-indicator/) --- ### [4x4 low](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4x4-low/) --- ### [4x4 high](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4x4-high/) --- ### [4x2](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4x2/) --- ### [4x4 auto](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/4x4-auto/) --- ### [Spark](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/spark/) --- ### [National Transportation Safety Board](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/national-transportation-safety-board/) --- ### [NTSB](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ntsb/) --- ### [yellow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/yellow/) --- ### [wire](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wire/) --- ### [turtle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/turtle/) --- ### [Power Limitation](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/power-limitation/) --- ### [circle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/circle/) --- ### [speaker](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/speaker/) --- ### [automobile image](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automobile-image/) --- ### [exclamation point inside](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/exclamation-point-inside/) --- ### [Electric Vehicle System Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-vehicle-system-warning-indicator/) --- ### [low fuel warning light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/low-fuel-warning-light/) --- ### [Low Battery Charge Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/low-battery-charge-warning-indicator/) --- ### [fuel pump](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fuel-pump/) --- ### [electric plug at the end of the hose](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-plug-at-the-end-of-the-hose/) --- ### [Continuously Variable Transmission](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/continuously-variable-transmission/) --- ### [CVT](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cvt/) --- ### [Indicator Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/indicator-light/) --- ### [Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/malfunction-indicator/) --- ### [Nissan LEAF](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/nissan-leaf/) --- ### [Escape](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/escape/) --- ### [Fusion](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fusion/) --- ### [Transmission Warning Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/transmission-warning-indicator/) --- ### [high transmission or clutch temperatures](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/high-transmission-or-clutch-temperatures/) --- ### [tuning fork-on-wheels](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tuning-fork-on-wheels/) --- ### [new technology](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/new-technology/) --- ### [what is that light on my dashboard](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/what-is-that-light-on-my-dashboard/) --- ### [what is that new acronym](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/what-is-that-new-acronym/) --- ### [Wrong Way Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wrong-way-indicator/) --- ### [no entry](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/no-entry/) --- ### [road sign](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/road-sign/) --- ### [Cadillac](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cadillac/) --- ### [XTS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/xts/) --- ### [distraction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/distraction/) --- ### [electronic parking brake](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronic-parking-brake/) --- ### [Tesla](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tesla/) --- ### [Model S](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/model-s/) --- ### [Elon Musk](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/elon-musk/) --- ### [New York Times](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/new-york-times/) --- ### [Rebecca Greenfield](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rebecca-greenfield/) --- ### [Atlantic Wire](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/atlantic-wire/) --- ### [Kelly Blue Book](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/kelly-blue-book/) --- ### [Micah Muzio](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/micah-muzio/) --- ### [electronics issues](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronics-issues/) --- ### [Lights](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lights/) --- ### [chimes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/chimes/) --- ### 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[Avalon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/avalon/) --- ### [DOE](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/doe/) --- ### [gasoline](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/gasoline/) --- ### [pre-collision braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pre-collision-braking/) --- ### [vehicle lane departure warning](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vehicle-lane-departure-warning/) --- ### [EyeSight System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/eyesight-system/) --- ### [cameras](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cameras/) --- ### [stereo image](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/stereo-image/) --- ### [cars crashing into each other](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cars-crashing-into-each-other/) --- ### [car breaking through a fence](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/car-breaking-through-a-fence/) --- ### [Subaru](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/subaru/) --- ### [touch screens](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/touch-screens/) --- ### [distracted driving](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/distracted-driving/) --- ### [connected technology](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/connected-technology/) --- ### [Ray LaHood](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ray-lahood/) --- ### [speech recognition](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/speech-recognition/) --- ### [horseshoe](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/horseshoe/) --- ### [Second Row](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/second-row/) --- ### [Seat Belt Indicator Light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/seat-belt-indicator-light/) --- ### [trunk](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/trunk/) --- ### [roadside assistance](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/roadside-assistance/) --- ### [keys locked in the trunk](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/keys-locked-in-the-trunk/) --- ### [Convertible Top Trouble Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/convertible-top-trouble-indicator/) --- ### [Power top](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/power-top/) --- ### [Futile warning light](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/futile-warning-light/) --- ### [power 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### [AYC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ayc/) --- ### [Spin Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/spin-control/) --- ### [SC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sc/) --- ### [Trailer Stability Assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/trailer-stability-assist/) --- ### [TSA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tsa/) --- ### [Driver Alert System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/driver-alert-system/) --- ### [City Safety System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/city-safety-system/) --- ### [windshield](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/windshield/) --- ### [exclamation point in triangle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/exclamation-point-in-triangle/) --- ### [BLIS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/blis/) --- ### [information system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/information-system/) --- ### [dashboard indicator symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dashboard-indicator-symbol/) --- ### [vector](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vector/) --- ### [vectoring](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/vectoring/) --- ### [wheels turned to the right](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wheels-turned-to-the-right/) --- ### [electronic control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronic-control/) --- ### [x-by-wire](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/x-by-wire/) --- ### [drive by wire](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/drive-by-wire/) --- ### [asiana plane crash](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/asiana-plane-crash/) --- ### [autothrottle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/autothrottle/) --- ### [back-up systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/back-up-systems/) --- ### [driver education](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/driver-education/) --- ### [Integrated Motor Assist Symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/integrated-motor-assist-symbol/) --- ### [hybrid system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hybrid-system/) --- ### [gas engine](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/gas-engine/) --- ### [AutoNation](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/autonation/) --- ### [Automotive News World Congress](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automotive-news-world-congress/) --- ### [touch screen](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/touch-screen/) --- ### [knobs](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/knobs/) --- ### [buttons](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/buttons/) --- ### [rocker switches](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rocker-switches/) --- ### [Electric Power Steering](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-power-steering/) --- ### [EPS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/eps/) --- ### [power assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/power-assist/) --- ### [open hand-held fan](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/open-hand-held-fan/) --- ### [two steams of water](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/two-steams-of-water/) --- ### [mud](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mud/) --- ### [stuck](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/stuck/) --- ### [Blind spot detection](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/blind-spot-detection/) --- ### [AFLS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/afls/) --- ### [EPB](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/epb/) --- ### [google](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/google/) --- ### [hyundai](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hyundai/) --- ### [ELR Recall](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/elr-recall/) --- ### [electronic stability control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronic-stability-control/) --- ### [ESC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/esc/) --- ### [back-up start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/back-up-start/) --- ### [Active](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/active/) --- ### [Radar Controlled](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/radar-controlled/) --- ### [ASCC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ascc/) --- ### [Anti-lock Brakes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/anti-lock-brakes/) --- ### [Tire Pressure Monitoring](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tire-pressure-monitoring/) --- ### [Advanced Smart Cruise Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/advanced-smart-cruise-control/) --- ### [Kia](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/kia/) --- ### [ignition switch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ignition-switch/) --- ### [recall](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/recall/) --- ### [optima](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/optima/) --- ### [pilot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pilot/) --- ### [Asiana Flight 214](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/asiana-flight-214/) --- ### [auto braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/auto-braking/) --- ### [horseshoes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/horseshoes/) --- ### [seasonal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/seasonal/) --- ### [cool air](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cool-air/) --- ### [automatic](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automatic/) --- ### [remote](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/remote/) --- ### [Chrysler](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/chrysler/) --- ### [Hummer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hummer/) --- ### [Mercury](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mercury/) --- ### [Mitsubishi](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mitsubishi/) --- ### [Saturn](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/saturn/) --- ### [Suzuki](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/suzuki/) --- ### [Hornet](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hornet/) --- ### [Matrix](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/matrix/) --- ### [Mirage](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mirage/) --- ### [Samurai](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/samurai/) --- ### [Stinger](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/stinger/) --- ### [Theft Avert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/theft-avert/) --- ### [Valet](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/valet/) --- ### [Viper](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/viper/) --- ### [alarm](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/alarm/) --- ### [AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/aaa-foundation-for-traffic-safety/) --- ### [Apple Siri](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/apple-siri/) --- ### [Toyota Entune](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/toyota-entune/) --- ### [Chevrolet MyLink](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/chevrolet-mylink/) --- ### [Hyundai Blue Link](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hyundai-blue-link/) --- ### [Chrysler Uconnect](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/chrysler-uconnect/) --- ### [Ford SYNC](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ford-sync/) --- ### [Mercedes COMAND](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mercedes-comand/) --- ### [parenthesis](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/parenthesis/) --- ### [fish bowl](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fish-bowl/) --- ### [cup](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cup/) --- ### [Automatic Speed Limiter](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automatic-speed-limiter/) --- ### [ASL](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/asl/) --- ### [cruise control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cruise-control/) --- ### [broken dial](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/broken-dial/) --- ### [car followed by double arrow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/car-followed-by-double-arrow/) --- ### [Forward Alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/forward-alert/) --- ### [Advanced Cruise Control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/advanced-cruise-control/) --- ### [inflator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/inflator/) --- ### [self-driving](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/self-driving/) --- ### [emergency key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/emergency-key/) --- ### [bar behind car](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bar-behind-car/) --- ### [hatch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hatch/) --- ### [tailgate](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tailgate/) --- ### [Electronically Controlled Suspension Malfunction Indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronically-controlled-suspension-malfunction-indicator/) --- ### [ECS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ecs/) --- ### [Multiple Symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/multiple-symbols/) --- ### [seated figure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/seated-figure/) --- ### [Autonomous Emergency 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[sporadic](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sporadic/) --- ### [dealer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dealer/) --- ### [Smart Pulse](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/smart-pulse/) --- ### [Fiat](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fiat/) --- ### [keyless](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/keyless/) --- ### [locked in](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/locked-in/) --- ### [lock switch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lock-switch/) --- ### [age](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/age/) --- ### [door lock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/door-lock/) --- ### [door image with key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/door-image-with-key/) --- ### [open and closed padlock images](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/open-and-closed-padlock-images/) --- ### [Porsche](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/porsche/) --- ### [NX](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/nx/) --- ### [C Class](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/c-class/) --- ### [air bag](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/air-bag/) --- ### [takata](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/takata/) --- ### [posture](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/posture/) --- ### [too close](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/too-close/) --- ### [Corevette](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/corevette/) --- ### [ELR](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/elr/) --- ### [CTX](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ctx/) --- ### [Coupe](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/coupe/) --- ### [release](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/release/) --- ### [electronic](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronic/) --- ### [warning glitch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/warning-glitch/) --- ### [body control module](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/body-control-module/) --- ### [electric power steering assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-power-steering-assist/) --- ### [sensor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sensor/) --- ### [EyeSight active safety](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/eyesight-active-safety/) --- ### [brake light switch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/brake-light-switch/) --- ### [automatic braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automatic-braking/) --- ### [Fiat Chrysler Automobiles](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fiat-chrysler-automobiles/) --- ### [hacker](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hacker/) --- ### [hack](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hack/) --- ### [CTS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cts/) --- ### [autonomous vehicle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/autonomous-vehicle/) --- ### [collission avoidance](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/collission-avoidance/) --- ### [reflexes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/reflexes/) --- ### [programming](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/programming/) --- ### [autonomous](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/autonomous/) --- ### [liability](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/liability/) --- ### [autopilot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/autopilot/) --- ### [7-Series](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/7-series/) --- ### [recharge](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/recharge/) --- ### [USB port](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/usb-port/) --- ### [back end of a car](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/back-end-of-a-car/) --- ### [orange](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/orange/) --- ### [Pedestrian Warning Indicator symbols](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pedestrian-warning-indicator-symbols/) --- ### [man](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/man/) --- ### [energy beams](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/energy-beams/) --- ### [lines](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lines/) --- ### [sound waves](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sound-waves/) --- ### [Maserati](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/maserati/) --- ### [Ghibli](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ghibli/) --- ### [push button ignition](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/push-button-ignition/) --- ### [mountains](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mountains/) --- ### [electronic shift control](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronic-shift-control/) --- ### [air bags](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/air-bags/) --- ### [recalls](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/recalls/) --- ### [Pedestrian Detection](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pedestrian-detection/) --- ### [Recuperative Brake System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/recuperative-brake-system/) --- ### [RBS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rbs/) --- ### [Mercedez-Benz](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mercedez-benz/) --- ### [Key Out](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/key-out/) --- ### [lever](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lever/) --- ### [single press](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/single-press/) --- ### [video](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/video/) --- ### [dead key fobs](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-key-fobs/) --- ### [dead remote battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-remote-battery/) --- ### [replace battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/replace-battery/) --- ### [Pre-collision System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pre-collision-system/) --- ### [Automatic Emergency Braking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automatic-emergency-braking/) --- ### [Collision Avoidance](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/collision-avoidance/) --- ### [hidden key holes](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/hidden-key-holes/) --- ### [electric car](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electric-car/) --- ### [sway bar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sway-bar/) --- ### [front](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/front/) --- ### [Mini](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mini/) --- ### [missing key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/missing-key-hole/) --- ### [Chrylser](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/chrylser/) --- ### [Corvette](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/corvette/) --- ### [Escalade](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/escalade/) --- ### [Tahoe](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tahoe/) --- ### [Yukon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/yukon/) --- ### [Chevrolet Malibu](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/chevrolet-malibu/) --- ### [Impala](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/impala/) --- ### [Suburban](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/suburban/) --- ### [ATS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ats/) --- ### [SRX](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/srx/) --- ### [Cruze](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cruze/) --- ### [Sorento](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sorento/) --- ### [Sportage](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sportage/) --- ### [Forte](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/forte/) --- ### [Sonatas](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sonatas/) --- ### [Soul](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/soul/) --- ### [Equus](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/equus/) --- ### [Mazda 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mazda-3/) --- ### [Speed3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/speed3/) --- ### [6](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/6/) --- ### [CX7](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cx7/) --- ### [CX9](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cx9/) --- ### [MX-5](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mx-5/) --- ### [RX8](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rx8/) --- ### [Prius](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/prius/) --- ### [automotive news](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automotive-news/) --- ### [software](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/software/) --- ### [robert bosch](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/robert-bosch/) --- ### [technology](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/technology/) --- ### [blind spot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/blind-spot/) --- ### [Land Rover](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/land-rover/) --- ### [Camaro](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/camaro/) --- ### [Q7](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/q7/) --- ### [back up entry](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/back-up-entry/) --- ### [FCA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fca/) --- ### [key blade](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/key-blade/) --- ### [remote key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/remote-key/) --- ### [tunnel console](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tunnel-console/) --- ### [low battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/low-battery/) --- ### [letter E](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/letter-e/) --- ### [AA battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/aa-battery/) --- ### [ProPilot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/propilot/) --- ### [autonomous driving](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/autonomous-driving/) --- ### [driver assist system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/driver-assist-system/) --- ### [Volt](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/volt/) --- ### [Cruz](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cruz/) --- ### [heat stroke](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/heat-stroke/) --- ### [over the air](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/over-the-air/) --- ### [update](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/update/) --- ### [innovation](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/innovation/) --- ### [P-AWS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/p-aws/) --- ### [Precision-All-Wheel Steer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/precision-all-wheel-steer/) --- ### [rear wheel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rear-wheel/) --- ### [four wheels turned](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/four-wheels-turned/) --- ### [random lines](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/random-lines/) --- ### [flat tire monitor](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/flat-tire-monitor/) --- ### [Genesis](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/genesis/) --- ### [X1](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/x1/) --- ### [X5](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/x5/) --- ### [auto technology](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/auto-technology/) --- ### [salespeople](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/salespeople/) --- ### [salesman](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/salesman/) --- ### [saleswoman](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/saleswoman/) --- ### [Snart key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/snart-key/) --- ### [heat](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/heat/) --- ### [Floor mat](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/floor-mat/) --- ### [Savannah Chrisley](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/savannah-chrisley/) --- ### [accident](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/accident/) --- ### [floor clip](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/floor-clip/) --- ### [Fiat 500](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fiat-500/) --- ### [rain](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rain/) --- ### [heat waves](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/heat-waves/) --- ### [lines radiating from roof](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lines-radiating-from-roof/) --- ### [Sport differential](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sport-differential/) --- ### [wheels turned](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wheels-turned/) --- ### [animal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/animal/) --- ### [deer](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/deer/) --- ### [man walking](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/man-walking/) --- ### [pedestrian](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/pedestrian/) --- ### [detector](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/detector/) --- ### [red triangle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/red-triangle/) --- ### [infrared](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/infrared/) --- ### [night vision](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/night-vision/) --- ### [EBD](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/ebd/) --- ### [Electronic Brake Force](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/electronic-brake-force/) --- ### [up arrow](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/up-arrow/) --- ### [shoe](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/shoe/) --- ### [foot](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/foot/) --- ### [car symbol](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/car-symbol/) --- ### [Predictive Efficiency Assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/predictive-efficiency-assist/) --- ### [AAA battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/aaa-battery/) --- ### [question mark](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/question-mark/) --- ### [Engine Start System](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/engine-start-system/) --- ### [physical key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/physical-key/) --- ### [key hole](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/key-hole/) --- ### [lane markers](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lane-markers/) --- ### [broken line](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/broken-line/) --- ### [straight line](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/straight-line/) --- ### [gray image](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/gray-image/) --- ### [quarter moon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/quarter-moon/) --- ### [half moon](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/half-moon/) --- ### [congestion](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/congestion/) --- ### [traffic jam](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/traffic-jam/) --- ### [three cars](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/three-cars/) --- ### [lined up](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lined-up/) --- ### [Malibu](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/malibu/) --- ### [US made](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/us-made/) --- ### [back-up location](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/back-up-location/) --- ### [dead key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-key/) --- ### [Model X](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/model-x/) --- ### [won't open](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wont-open/) --- ### [won't unlock](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wont-unlock/) --- ### [won't start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wont-start/) --- ### [dead remote](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-remote/) --- ### [can't get in](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cant-get-in/) --- ### [dead key fob battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-key-fob-battery/) --- ### [settins indicator](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/settins-indicator/) --- ### [RCTA](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rcta/) --- ### [radar](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/radar/) --- ### [rear cross traffic alert](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/rear-cross-traffic-alert/) --- ### [AdBlue](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/adblue/) --- ### [bottle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bottle/) --- ### [SCR](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/scr/) --- ### [selective catalytic reduction](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/selective-catalytic-reduction/) --- ### [radiating lines](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/radiating-lines/) --- ### [two cars](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/two-cars/) --- ### [one car](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/one-car/) --- ### [curved lines](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/curved-lines/) --- ### [arrow on circle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/arrow-on-circle/) --- ### [driver assist systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/driver-assist-systems/) --- ### [arrows under car](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/arrows-under-car/) --- ### [Terrain](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/terrain/) --- ### [Acadia](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/acadia/) --- ### [Encore](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/encore/) --- ### [Envision](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/envision/) --- ### [Verano](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/verano/) --- ### [Regal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/regal/) --- ### [Lacrosse](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lacrosse/) --- ### [wrench split by lightning bolt](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/wrench-split-by-lightning-bolt/) --- ### [z](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/z/) --- ### [SOS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/sos/) --- ### [telephone handle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/telephone-handle/) --- ### [telephone receiver](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/telephone-receiver/) --- ### [fuel](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/fuel/) --- ### [eclipse](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/eclipse/) --- ### [BMW i3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/bmw-i3/) --- ### [Chevy Bolt](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/chevy-bolt/) --- ### [Tesla Model 3](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tesla-model-3/) --- ### [range](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/range/) --- ### [Macan](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/macan/) --- ### [dummy key](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dummy-key/) --- ### [boot on pedal](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/boot-on-pedal/) --- ### [entry and drive system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/entry-and-drive-system/) --- ### [Cayenne](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cayenne/) --- ### [Panamara](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/panamara/) --- ### [Porsche Entry and DriveSystem](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/porsche-entry-and-drivesystem/) --- ### [Tire pressure](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/tire-pressure/) --- ### [spring](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/spring/) --- ### [Impreza](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/impreza/) --- ### [Outback](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/outback/) --- ### [Legacy](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/legacy/) --- ### [can't start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/cant-start/) --- ### [dead smart key battery](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/dead-smart-key-battery/) --- ### [E-Class](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/e-class/) --- ### [collision](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/collision/) --- ### [landfill-free](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/landfill-free/) --- ### [recycle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/recycle/) --- ### [keyless start](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/keyless-start/) --- ### [gap](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/gap/) --- ### [letter a](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/letter-a/) --- ### [light beams](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/light-beams/) --- ### [high beam](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/high-beam/) --- ### [speed limit](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/speed-limit/) --- ### [MPH](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/mph/) --- ### [white circle](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/white-circle/) --- ### [brake system](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/brake-system/) --- ### [Automatic Brake Hold](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/automatic-brake-hold/) --- ### [Advanced Driver Assistance Systems](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/advanced-driver-assistance-systems/) --- ### [ADAS](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/adas/) --- ### [Lane Keeping Assist](https://dashboardsymbols.com/tag/lane-keeping-assist/) ---