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Forward collision avoidance fault indicators moved to new page

Forward collision indicator

Collision avoidance As we continue attempts to simplify the website, we have separated Forward Collision Avoidance Fault Indicators to a separate page. As best as possible. We say as best as possible for two reasons. First, that most of these indicators feature an exclamation point (right). Most… The end result here is that it isn’t …

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Fault Indicators for Collision Warning and Intervention Systems

Collision protection system fault indicator

Fault indicators. The images on this page are Collision Warning and Intervention System Fault Indicators. Where possible we have assigned manufacturers to the indicators. First versions. The two indicators seen to the left include an exclamation point meant to indicate the fault. They are templates used for many years that manufacturers have “adjusted” over time. …

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Hood malfunction indicator

Hood-malfunction-indicator

Hood malfunction This is a Hood Malfunction Indicator symbol. It appears when the hood does not close properly. It is seen in red as what might be mistaken as a hood ajar indicator with an exclamation point added. The exclamation point is ridiculously small and may be missed by the driver. Before continuing, is this …

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Rear and side collision warnings now have separate pages

Rear and side collision warnings We have completed new Rear and Side Collision Warning Indicator pages. These warning symbols had initially been added to the Front Collision Warnings, as the systems are intimately related. However, as with too many of our symbols pages, it had become overcrowded with innumerable symbol variations. Individual auto manufacturers insist …

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Rear Collision Warning and system off indicators

Forward Collision System Fault Indicator

Rear Collision Warning These symbols are Rear Collision Warning Indicator symbols. They resemble many of the forward collision warning symbols that have become relatively common across the industry, these are specifically used to warn or avoid a possible collision from behind. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. …

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Charge Door Open Failure Indicator

Charge door failure indicator

Charge door This is a Charge Door Open Failure Indicator symbol. It will be seen in the case of a failure of the high voltage battery charge door electric opening. This light, which does resemble a door and an electric plug if it is stared at long enough, should also, fortunately, be accompanied by a …

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Dynamic steering indicator

Dynamic steering indicator

Dynamic steering This is a Dynamic Steering Indicator symbol. It is seen when dynamic steering is correcting the steering wheel position or being re-initialized. The steering wheel will be seen to move slightly after the engine is started. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can …

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