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Key Out Indicator Symbol

Key Out Idicator

Key Out This is the Key Out Indicator symbol. This light will blink if there is an attempt to start push button or keyless start vehicle when the key fob is not present. A chime may be heard as well. Most manufacturers use picture symbols for this purpose, like the one shown below. Before continuing, …

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Recuperative or Regenerative Brake System Indicators

Regenerative Braking Indicator

Regenerative Braking These are the Recuperative or Regenerative Brake System (RBS) Indicator symbols. If this symbol is illuminated on your instrument panel, the RBS is malfunctioning. This type of system is found in Hybrid and electric vehicles and uses the function of slowing down to generate electricity for the main high voltage battery. Before continuing, …

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Pedestrian or Animal Detection Warning Indicators

Pedestrian Warning Symbol 2

Pedestrian and Animal Detection These are Pedestrian or Animal Detection Warning Indicator symbols. There are two types or styles because the first manufacturer to use the system has developed a changeable instrument display. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, then read on below. Otherwise, you can return to our main …

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Forward Alert and AVSM Indicators

Forward collision alert indicator

Forward Alert These are Forward Alert Indicator symbols. It shows an image of a car alone or inside a triangle. The use of the triangle is for reasons known only to the manufacturer. The technology makes use the Advanced Cruise Control (ACC) radar, even when the ACC is not in use, to warn if you …

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Automatic or Active Speed Limiter or Malfunction Indicators

Set Indicator (Cruise Control)

Common Speed Limiter Symbols These are Speed Limiter and Automatic or Active or Adaptive Speed Limiter (ASL) Indicator symbols. They illuminate when a speed has been set and the limiter is active. It will appear in green unless or until the set speed is reached when it turns yellow/amber. Before continuing, are you sure one …

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator Symbols

EPS Indicator Symbol

Electric Power Steering These are Electric Power Steering (or Electronic or Electronically controlled) (EPS) Indicator symbols. If equipped, the light will come on when the vehicle is first started. If it comes on while driving, it indicates a problem with the system. Before moving on, are you sure one of these is your symbol?? If …

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Integrated Motor Assist Indicator Symbol

Integrated Motor Assist

Integrated Motor Assist This text symbol, IMA, stands for Integrated Motor Assist. It is associated with hybrid vehicles. The indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is first switched on. There is nothing serviceable by the vehicle’s owner, so if the indicator comes on at any other time, you will need to see …

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