Powertrain These are Drivetrain, Shift or Powertrain trouble 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 …
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Battery Charge 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 …
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Over The Air Update This is an Over the Air (OTA) Update Available Indicator symbol. 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 …
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Seat Backrest These are Seat Backrest Not Engaged or Latched Indicator 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. …
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Start/Stop System 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 …
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Shift/Throttle Control This text symbol and those that follow are various Electronic Shift or Throttle Control Indicators. First is the ECT Power Indicator symbol. ECT 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 …
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Transmission Oil Temperature All these are variations of an Automatic Transmission (A/T) Oil Temperature Indicator symbols. Generally seen in red, it means exactly what it says, that the oil temperature in the transmission is too high, which risks transmission failure. Some manufacturers show the symbol as yellow/amber. Regardless of color, take the symbol seriously and …
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