Economy Operation
These are Economy Operation Indicator 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.
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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 back and white features the same letters but placed inside a broken circle with an arrow meant to indicate a running condition.
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.
Similar Symbol
Do not confuse this symbol with other indicators using the abbreviation ECO 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.
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These are Park Assist Systems Indicator 
If the first symbol is illuminated or flashes in 
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.
A more advanced version offers the ability to actually find a parking space. When activated, the 
These are Low Speed, Crawl, Grade and Terrain Assist Indicator 
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.
Grade assist applies a continuous balance of braking and throttle adjustments to avoid slipping or getting stuck on difficult or slick terrain. Thus the speedometer shown in one image. The system is similar to the Start Assist shown next. The yellow amber version is an All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) indicator. It is shown to confirm that the ATPC system is enabled. The color is chosen by the manufacturer.
One manufacturer sees this as Selec-Speed Control (SSC) and is intended for off-road driving in 4WD Low only. As with the other systems, SSC maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling engine torque and brakes. It is activated by pushing the SSC switch.
In this case, the color is black and white, as the indicator is displayed on the vehicle’s information screen. the acronym 
The symbol to the left is a Hill Start Assist (
To the right are Hill Holder Indicator symbols, which will be illuminated when the hill holder switch is activated. Since the system 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.
These versions indicates a problem with the Hill Start Assist system. This is why they is seen in 
This is the Roll Sensing Curtain Airbags (
These are Stability Control Off Indicator 
Note that BMW uses what it calls 
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.
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.
This is a Dynamic Stability Control (
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.
ECB
In the U.S., the