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Electric Park Brake and Fault Indicators

Electric park brake fault indicator

Electric Park Brake Electric Park Brake and Fault. These symbols (left/above and below) are all or might be Electric Park(ing) Brake (EPB) Fault Indicators. The circle in brackets remains the basic image used to denote a vehicle’s brakes and in the case to the far left adds the lightning bolt, which denotes electricity. It will …

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Engine Oil Level and Sensor Indicators

Oil pressure sensor malfunction

Engine Oil Level These are alternative to or in addition to Engine Oil Level Warning Indicator symbols. They are used by a handful of manufacturers. The added text or images point the way. Despite the yellow/amber color, these two symbols should be addressed as soon as possible. The exclamation point added to the oil can …

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Lambda Sensor Warning Indicator Symbol

Lambda Sensor Indicator

Lambda Sensor This is the Lambda Sensor Warning Indicator symbol. The symbol says that the exhaust gas oxygen sensor is dirty or inoperative. The vehicle should not be driven for any length of time in this condition as this sensor is key to controlling the oxygen to fuel ratio in your engine. The Greek letter lambda looks like an …

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Engine Start-Stop Indicator Symbols

Engine Start Stop Indicator

Engine Start-Stop These are Engine Start-Stop Indicator symbols. The abbreviations actually stand for Engine (ENG Auto Stop (A-STOP)). Green indicates that the engine has been shut off, while the light in yellow/amber indicates a malfunction in the system. The engine remains running and the vehicle can be driven. Before continuing, is one of these truly …

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Automatic Transmission Warning Indicators

Automatic Transmission Fault Indicator

Automatic Transmission These are Automatic Transmission (AT) Warning Indicator symbols. The first symbol indicates an electrical, rather than a mechanical,  problem with the transmission. Continuing to drive could cause damage to the transmission that would likely be very expensive to repair. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below. Otherwise, …

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EV Fault Warning Indicator Symbols

Critical Fault Indicator

Fault Warning These are Critical and Non-critical Fault Indicator symbols found in electric vehicles (EVs). It will appear yellow/amber at the first sign of a problem. Power may be reduced automatically, but the vehicle can be driven safely for service. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, continue on below. Otherwise …

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Rear Differential Temperature Indicator

Rear Differential Temperature Indicator

Differential Temperature This is a a Rear Differential Temperature Indicator symbol. If this light is on while the engine is running, it indicates that the oil in the rear differential is too hot. If you are driving, reduce your speed and stop at the nearest safe place. Allow the differential to cool down and the light to go out. …

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