Easy Access This is the Easy Access Indicator symbol. 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 …
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Shift Indicators These are Up, Down or simply Shift Indicator 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 …
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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 …
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Security, Immobilizer These are Security and/or Immobilizer System Indicator 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. …
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Service Required These are Maintenance or Service Required Indicators symbols. In most cases, these 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 …
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Traction Control These are all Traction and Active Traction Control Indicator 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, …
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Suspension Setting These are Suspension Setting and Malfunction Indicator 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 …
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