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Active Driver or Highway Assist System Dashboard Indicator

Highway Assist

Highway Assist System fault indicatorThis is a Highway Assist System (HAS) Indicator symbol. If the symbol is seen, it indicates an HAS malfunction or in the manufacturer’s Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) system .  The symbol appears in yellow/amber as a steering wheel with lines radiating away below  it or sitting atop lane lines. It adds an exclamation point as well, which always points to a problem.

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These are evolving systems and are generally only available when driving on highways. This system operates up to speeds of 90 mph (145 km/h) when horizontal signs (lane lines) are detected. It uses information from the front camera and radar to help keep the vehicle in the center of the lane and at a constant speed. The HAS system combines Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) functions with lane centering logic to control the the vehicle. It requires the driver’s hands to remain on the steering wheel.

Once HAS is activated, an information display screen will appear on the instrument cluster display. It will add various visual elements such as speed, distance indicators for nearby vehicles, and warmings to keep hands on the wheel.

Driver Assist

Driver assist onDriver inattentiveDriver inattentiveHighway Assist System fault indicatorThis is a set of Driver Assist System Indicator symbols from a different manufacturer. They range from green to red and include one indicating a fault in the system in yellow/amber/orange. It has the exclamation point alongside the steering wheel, similar to the symbol above. When on, the same symbol in white will appear in the information screen.

Seen in green, the system is on and the vehicle sees the driver is attentive. In yellow/amber/orange without the exclamation point, driver inattentiveness has been detected, In red, driver inattentiveness has been detected continually and the system will shut down in short order.

The system operates under similar parameters as the HAS system described above.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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Automatic Door Lock Malfunction Dashboard Indicator

Auto Door Lock

Auto lock malfunction indicatorThis is an Automatic Door Lock Malfunction Indicator symbol. Many vehicles have a security feature that can be configured to automatically lock the doors and luggage compartment as soon as the vehicle is driven and reaches a chosen speed. The symbol indicates that this system has failed.

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The feature particularly ensures that rear doors cannot be opened while in motion. The symbol is that of a door next to an exclamation point in yellow/amber.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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Overload Indicator

Overload

Overload indicatorThis is an Overload Indicator symbol. It will be seen if the load weight of the vehicle has been exceeded. It appears as a weight, or what may seem like a bell, with an exclamation point inside in yellow/amber.

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The symbol will appear with out the exclamation point if the load approaches but does not exceed the load weight. An overloaded vehicle could become unstable on the road or even blow a tire.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2020/10/overload-indicator/

Audi Pre-sense Fault Indicators

Pre-sense Fault

Audi presense fault indicatorAudi pre sense fault indicatorThese are Pre-sense Fault Indicator symbols exclusive to the Audi brand. It is seen either as the front of a car inside a circle and brackets with a star at the top in red or It appears as a broken circle with a triangle and exclamation point as part of the circle and the outline of a car inside in yellow/amber. Either may mean something as serious as a failure requiring service – likely in red – or as simple as a dirty sensor, so it makes sense to start with a car wash! The fault will not impact normal driving functions.

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Pre-sense detects collision hazards around the car and initiates specific safety measures. A given vehicle may have only front, front and rear or 360° options.

If a problem is identified, the system may intervene with the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) system in the event of a skid. If a collision is imminent, the system warns the driver with visual, acoustic and haptic warnings and, if necessary, it will provide braking assistance to reduce vehicle speed or even a full brake application to avoid the collision. The system would then pretension the seat belts to reduce the driver or front passenger forward or lateral movements; close the side windows and sliding sunroof; and finally activate the hazard lights.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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Regenerative Brake Warning Indicator

Regenerative Brakes

Brake force dist indicatorElectronically Controlled Brake WarningTo the far left is first Regenerative Brake Warning Indicator symbol. It is made from the combined Electronically Controlled Brake System Fault indicator and the Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Indicator. The symbol next to it, with the exclamation point, may also be shown alone and also indicates a problem with the system.

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This pair of warning lights will be seen together  when the regenerative brake does not operate and the brake does not perform well. This causes the Brake Warning light (red) and Regenerative Brake Warning Light (yellow/amber) to illuminate. These colors are opposite what is shown above.

Regenerative braking limitedThis version may be seen and is a Limited Regenerative Braking indicator. It is not a fault indicator but is actually a function of the battery’s state of charge. If the battery is full, regenerative braking must be limited as there is no storage available for additional electrons. The symbol starts with the traditional symbol — although the brakes themselves are not involved: the circle inside brackets with the addition of a lightning bolt.

Contact an authorized service shop as soon as possible.

More Possibilities

Regeneration iconRegenerative Braking IndicatorThe symbols to right are also used as Regenerative Braking Indicators. Click here to learn more.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/regenerative-brake-warning-indicator/

Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Indicator

Park Brake And Fluid

Brake force dist indicatorThis is a Parking Brake and Brake Fluid Warning Indicator symbol. It combines three of what are often seen as separate indicators: the text BRAKE indicator, the exclamation point in the brake drum drawing, and the letter ‘P’ also inside the drum. The wrapped circle or drum is a typical first representation of brakes.

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If applicable in your vehicle this warning light will be on if the parking brake is applied, which does not indicate a problem, or when the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low, which does. If the light is still seen when the parking brake is released, the brake fluid level is low.

With disc brakes, when the pads are heavily worn, the brake fluid level will be lowered as a matter of course. Check of have the brake pads checked for wear before adding brake fluid. One way or the other, do not ignore this warning light.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/parking-brake-and-brake-fluid-warning-indicator/

Audio System Fault Indicator

Audio Fault

Sound fault indicatorThis is an Audio System Fault Indicator symbol. It indicates that the vehicle’s sound system has failed and needs the help of a qualified service shop. The fact that there is likely no sound coming from the speakers is likely more that enough to alert the driver to a problem, but the indicator puts any question to rest. The image is that of a speaker with an exclamation point next to it.

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Pedestrian Sound IndicatorSimilar Symbol

Do not confuse the symbol with the one to the right. Click here for more.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/audio-system-fault-indicator/