Tag: Alfa Romeo

Tonale back up start spot is a departure for Alfo Romeo

Alfa Romeo LogoTonale back up start

Alfa Romeo introduced a new model in 2023 and with it came a new back up start spot, necessary if and when the battery in the key fob dies. The Tonale back up start start spot is inside the front cup holder (below right). In fact, its a match to the 2023 Dodge Hornet. In addition, both of these Stellantis models went hybrid in 2024.

Tonale back up startPush button or keyless start cars and trucks need a location to touch or drop the key fob in the event the battery in the fob becomes depleted. This can happen as quickly as eight months, depending on use.

Alfa back upSince the introduction of the Giulia and Stelvio models, the only thing a driver of a keyless start Alfa Romeo had to do if their key fob died was to drop the fob in the bottom of the center console (right), a spot clearly marked by the outline of the fob itself. Time will tell if the new method in the Tonale will spread to additional models, old or new.

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 Alfa Romeo dead key fob back up start page here

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should 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.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/tonale-back-up-start-spot-is-a-departure-for-alfo-romeo/

Dodge dashboard symbols update adds an astounding 44 new lights!

Dodge logoDodge Dashboard Symbols Update

Given that the company has only two models, the Hornet and the Durango, it is a huge surprise to find that the 2024 Dodge dashboard symbols update will add 44 new symbols to the page, nearly doubling the total count. At this writing we’re only about half way through!

Primarily, we find the addition of a whole lot of technology, including new hybrid technology in the Hornet. In addition, that tech appears to come straight from Alfa Romeo! Both are in the Stellantis family after all.

The giveaway are these three lights related to the use of a 48 volt hybrid battery. The lights are part of what Alfa Romeo call E-Boost and what Dodge calls PowerShot! The symbols are very, very unique.

E-boost indicator 3E-boost indicator 2E-boost indicatorE-Boost and PowerShot are a belt-driven 48V hybrid system. This system helps in stop-and-go situations and translates to improvements for the official city fuel economy. Seen in white, the system is unavailable. Seen in gray it is available and in green, it is engaged.

Plus, there are now four different Sport Mode Indicators!

There’s a whole lot more, more than 90 in fact, that can be seen on the Dodge symbols page here.

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.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should 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.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/dodge-dashboard-symbols-update-adds-an-astounding-44-new-lights/

Alfa Romeo dashboard symbols page updated

Alfa Romeo LogoAlfa Romeo dashboard symbols

We updated our Alfa Romeo dashboard symbols page. In the process we added nearly a dozen new symbols.

This was due to the addition of a hybrid system in the 2024 Tonale. Most of the symbols we already featured from other manufacturers, but as is too often the case, the company added a new E-Boost system that required three brand new lights.

E-boost indicator 3E-boost indicator 2E-boost indicatorE-Boost is a belt-driven 48V hybrid system. This system helps in stop-and-go (see this link) situations and translates to improvements for the official city fuel economy. Seen in white, the E-Boost system is unavailable. Seen in gray it is available and in green, it is engaged.

The indicators are seen as a lightning bolt in a cloud-like circle. As noted, the colors alert the driver to the status of the E-Boost system.

The Alfa Romeo symbols page is here and the E-Boost system got its own page here.

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.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should 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.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2024/08/alfa-romeo-dashboard-symbols-page-updated/

Alfa Romeo Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

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 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 roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are over 90 of them, so search carefully!

Serious trouble or fault indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake fault indicator
Brake Trouble Indicator CanadaMore brake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Temperature Indicator
Brake Trouble IndicatorElectronic brake force distribution (both lamps lit) -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator Canada
Parking Brake Engaged IndicatorPark brake indicators -- click for morePark brake applied
Park brake appliedMore park brake indicators -- click for moreElectric Park Brake Indicator
electric park brake trouble indicatorElectric park brake malfunction -- click for more
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning lights -- click for moreLow Oil Level Symboloil temperature indicator
Oil pressure sensor malfunctionOil sensor failure indicators -- click for moreOil Level Sensor Failure
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common and routine indicators
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicator -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor, trunk, etc. ajar indicators -- click for moreTrank ajar indicator
Service ReminderService warning light -- click for more
Low Coolant IndicatorLow coolant indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost warningFrost warning indicator -- click for more
Trouble and fault indicators
Amber Master Warning Light SymbolAttention indicator -- click for more
Steering Trouble IndicatorElectric power steering fault indicator -- click for more
AST failure indicatorSteering torque failure -- click for more
Keyless system malfunctionKeyless system failure indicator -- click for more
Check engine lightCheck engine light -- click for moreCheck Engine Light Text
Electronic throttle control failureElectronic throttle control failure -- click for moreElectronic Throttle Control Indicator
Slip Indicator SymbolStability, traction control and fault indicator -- click for moreESC indicator
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for moreESC OFF indicator
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Brake Pad Wear Warning SymbolBrake wear indicators -- click for moreCCB indicator
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system and fault indicators -- click for moreABS active indicatorABS Trouble Indicator US
Drivetrain Trouble IndicatorTransmission fault indicator -- click for more
Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission oil temperature indicators -- click for moreTransmission oil temperature indicator
Suspension Setting SymbolSuspension settings and fault indicators -- click for moreSuspension warning
Transmission Temperature WarningDynamic drive malfunction indicator -- click for more
All wheel drive failureAll wheel drive fault indicators -- click for moreAll wheel drive failure
Check Gas CapLoose gas cap indicator -- click for more
Fuel level sensor indicatorFuel level sensor fault indicator -- click for more
Fuel cut offFuel shut off indicators -- click for moreFuel cut off failure
Wiper failure indicatorWindshield wiper failure indicator -- click for more
Sound fault indicatorAudio system failure indicator -- click for more
Electric and hybrid vehicle indicators
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicator -- click for more
Traction battery warningTraction battery malfunction warnings -- click for moreTraction battery cut off
Hybrid Service IndicatorService hybrid system indicator -- click for more
Charge cord connectedCharge status indicators -- click for morePlug in Indicator
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicator -- click for more
EV mode onEV mode indicator -- click for more
E-boost indicator 2E-Boost indicators -- click for moreE-boost indicatorE-boost indicator 3
Driver assist system indicators
Highway Assist System fault indicatorHighway assist system -- click for more
Start stop indicatorStart stop function indicators -- click for moreStart Stop Malfunction Indicator
Blind Spot IndicatorBlind spot monitor indicators -- click for moreBlind Spot Alert Malfunction
Lane keeping indicatorLane keeping indicators -- click for moreAlert System Service Indicator
Collision WarningCollision warning system indicators -- click for moreForward Collision System Fault Indicator
Park assist failurePark assist trouble indicator -- click for more
Grade assist 2Hill descent control indicator -- click for more
Active Cruise Control SymbolAdaptive cruise control indicators -- click for moreSCC Warning Indicator 2
Accessory and special feature indicators
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicator -- click for more
Mirror defroster activeDoor mirror defroster indicator -- click for more
Rain sensor twoRain sensor failure -- click for more
Attention Alert Indicator SymbolAttention alert indicators -- click for moreAlert Time Indicator SymbolAttention indicator
Limiter malfunctionSpeed limiter malfunction indicator -- click for more
Trailer Fault WarningTow mode indicator -- click for more
SOS battery faultSOS battery malfunction indicator -- click for more
Lighting indicators
Headlamp outLamp out indicator -- click for more
Cornering Light Malfunction Indicator 2Adaptive front lighting system failure -- click for more
Dusk sensor failureAuto headlight adjustment failure -- click for more
High beam assistantActive high beam indicators -- click hereHeadlamp Malfunction 2Automatic high beams
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lights on indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamp indicators -- click for moreRear Fog Lamp Indicator
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh or low beam indicators -- click for moreLow beam indicator

Models examined include 4C, Giulia, Stelvio and Tonale.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should 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.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2021/01/alfa-romeo-warning-lights-and-symbols/

Alfa Romeo Videos: Handling Dead Key Fob Batteries

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 .

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Alfa Romeo key fob battery replacement.

 

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should 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.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/04/alfa-romeo-video-help-with-dead-key-fob-batteries/

Alfa Romeo Adds to Auto Symbol Overload

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 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 sensorThis 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?

Auto wiperThis 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 warningFrost Warning IndicatorAfter 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 limiterThis 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 shutoffI 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!

LockAnd 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.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should 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.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/01/alfa-romeo-adds-to-auto-symbol-overload/

Alfa Steering Torque Failure Indicator

Alfa Steering Torque

AST failure indicatorThis is the Alfa Steering Torque (AST) Failure Indicator symbol. 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 is active.

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The symbol appears in red with the acronym 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) 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 IndicatorIts important not to confuse the symbol with the one to the right. More information on it is available here.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should 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.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2018/12/alpha-steering-torque-failure-indicator/