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Distraction warning indicators

Driver distraction indicator

Distraction warnings These are Distraction Warning Indicator symbols. They appear when a distraction detection system, from Audi, finds reason to believe that the driver has been doing things that might distract from the road, such as adjusting the seat. A tone will be heard if the system determines that the level of distraction is high. …

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E-latch system fault indicator

500e inside handle

E-latch system This is an E-latch system fault indicator symbol. The inevitable spread of electronic systems has moved to, perhaps inevitably, door latches. E, or electronic, -latches are not actually new and already require mechanical back-up unlock options if the battery in the key fob or the 12-volt start battery dies. Before continuing, is this …

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Auto Liftgate Fault Warning

Auto liftgate fault indicator

Auto Liftgate This is an Auto Liftgate Fault Warning Indicator symbol. It appears as the back of a car with the liftgate or trunk open and and exclamation point. The letter A is added for no particular reason. The warning light will be seen when there is a fault detected with the auto liftgate, possibly …

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Dynamic Stability Control / Electronic Stability Program

Stability Control This is a Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) or Electronic Stability / Stabilization Program (ESP) symbol. These are electronic suspension control systems combining elements of braking, steering and suspension to keep the vehicle under control. If an exclamation point is seen next to the symbol, it indicates a system failure. But first, is one of …

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Headlamp Leveling System Warning Symbols

Headlamp Leveling These are the Headlamp Leveling System symbols. They include the curving arrow and may or may not have the exclamation point inside the drawing representing a lamp. The lines pointing out and down represent light. Regardless, if one of these symbols is seen, it indicates a problem with the system. The vehicle should be …

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Automatic Headlight Dimmer and Malfunction Indicator Symbols

Adaptive high beam

Automatic Headlight Dimmer These are all Automatic Headlight Dimmer indicator symbols. The system is also known as the High Beam Assistant. Shown in the traditional blue of the high beam indicator or in green, the symbols indicates that the high beams are on and that the system will automatically (AUTO or A) switch between the low …

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Active or Advanced Cruise Control Indicators

Active Cruise Control These are Active or Advanced or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator symbols. The first symbols add a car to the speedometer (the dial) and arrow (pointer) found in another symbol. Again, unfortunately it is not immediately clear to the average driver just what it is trying to say. The car indicates that …

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