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Slip Indicator, Stability Control and Fault Symbols

Stability control indicator

Slip Indicators These are all Slip Indicator and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Fault symbols. When a vehicle detects slippery conditions, its stability or traction control system is activated. The light will flash, irregularly in some vehicles, indicating that the system is doing its work, which is to help keep the vehicle in control (next …

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Engine Start System Fault Indicator

Engine Start System Fault

Engine Start These are Engine Start System Fault Indicator symbols. They can appear in yellow/amber or red and indicate a fault in the electronics. If it is red, it is suggested that the engine NOT be switched off, if its running, and a service center be contacted and headed for immediately. If it is amber, …

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Brake Assist System (BAS) and Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Fault Indicator

Brake Assist and Stability Control Fault Indicator

Brake Assist The picture symbol, and the acronyms in the text fault symbol shown next to it, both mean Brake Assist System (BAS) and Electronic Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), which is a Stability and Traction Control system. Any problem with the Brake Assist System shuts down the ASR, since ASR requires that all brake functions are …

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Rear Active Steer (RAS) Fault Indicator

Rear Active Steer Fault Indicator

Rear Active Steer This is a Rear Active Steer (RAS) Fault Indicator symbol. When active and working properly, the electronically-controlled system steers the vehicle using all four wheels. The light illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the system, in which case the RAS function will have stopped. The vehicle’s ordinary front steering will operate normally and the …

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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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All-wheel Drive Disabled and Fault Indicator Symbols

All Wheel Drive Disabled

All Wheel Drive Disabled These are All-wheel Drive (AWD) Disabled Indicator symbols. The lights, all shown in yellow/amber/orange, flash when the AWD system is disabled temporarily and remains on when there is a malfunction in the system. The open circles indicate that the AWD system has been disconnected. Note that the first symbol is used in New …

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