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Mitsubishi Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mitsubishi. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are  nearly 90 of them, so search carefully!

Red indicators
	Master warning light -- click for more
	Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
	Hybrid battery warning indicator -- click for more
	Brake trouble indicator -- click for more
	Oil and oil level warning lights -- click for more
	Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
	Electronic power steering trouble indicator -- click for more
	Keyless access or start fault indicator -- click for more
	Transmission temperature indicator -- click for more
	Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
	Seat belt reminder -- click for more
	Security indicators -- click for more
	Door, hood, lid ajar indicators -- click for more
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
	Check engine lights -- click for more
	Stability control or fault indicators -- click for more
	Stability control off indicators -- click for more
	Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
	Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
	Automatic transaxle fault indicator -- click for more
	4WD fault indicator -- click for more
	4WD overheat indicator -- click for more
	Blind spot monitor indicators -- click for more
	Lane departure warning indicators -- click for more
	Collision warning system indicators -- click for more
	Adaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
	Attention assist indicator -- click for more
	Drive mode indicators -- click for more
	Another drive mode indicator -- click for more
	Differential lock indicator -- click for more
	EV system warning indicator -- click for more
	Regenerative brake system warning indicator -- click for more
	Power limitation indicator -- click for more
	Charge level warning indicator -- click for more
	Charging indicator -- click for more
	Glow plug indicator -- click for more
	Water in fuel indicator -- click for more
	Diesel particle filter indicator -- click for more
	Led headlamp malfunction indicator -- click for more
	Automatic high beam indicator -- click for more
	Headlamp leveling indicator -- click for more
	Adaptive headlights malfunction indicator -- click for more
	Rear fog lamp indicator -- click for more
	Low fuel indicator -- click for more
	Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
	Low outside temperature indicator -- click for more
	Step on brake indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
	Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
	Adaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
	Cruise control indicators -- click for more
	Rear cross traffic alert indicator -- click for more
	Economy operation indicator -- click for more
	Terrain or grade assist indicators -- click for more
	Hybrid ready indicator -- click for more
	EV mode indicator -- click for more
	Headlamp indicator -- click for more
	Automatic high beam indicator -- click for more
	Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
	Fog lamp indicator -- click for more
	Turn signal indicator -- click for more
	High beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
	Service reminder indicator -- click for more
	Collision warning system indicators -- click for more

Models examined include ASX, Eclipse, Grandis, i-MiEV, L200, Lancer, Mirage, Outlander, and Shogun.

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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.

Marc Favreau

The author has 25 years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s College, ME: MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY