Clogged Air Filter This is a Clogged Air Filter Indicator symbol. 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 …
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Engine or Transmission Fault This is an Engine or Transmission Electronics Fault Indicator symbol. 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 …
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Brake Assist The picture symbol, and the acronyms in the text fault symbol shown next to it, both mean Brake Assist System (BAS) and Electronic Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), 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 …
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Rear Active Steer This is a Rear Active Steer (RAS) Fault Indicator symbol. 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 …
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Lambda Sensor This is the Lambda Sensor Warning Indicator symbol. 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 …
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Engine Start-Stop These are Engine Start-Stop Indicator 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 …
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Automatic Transmission These are Automatic Transmission (AT) Warning Indicator 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, …
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