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Roll Away Potential Dashboard Indicator

Roll Away Potential

Not in Park indicatorThis is a Roll Away Potential Indicator symbol. It indicates that the shift lever in a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission is not fully engaged in Park. This leaves the potential for the vehicle to move even with the engine off.

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The indicator appears as the image of a vehicle with a broken line above it with arrows at both ends, and in yellow/amber. The image should not be ignored. Even if you think the vehicle is fully in Park, attempt a reset. If the light stays on, have the vehicle checked by a qualified mechanic and engage the parking brake.

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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Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow.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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Front Lift System Dashboard Indicator

Front Lift

Front lift indicatorThis is a Front Lift System Indicator symbol. If equipped, this light will flash to indicate when the front of the vehicle is being raised or lowered. An up or down arrow in the indicator will also be displayed, depending on the direction of movement. Note that the light will then remain on while the front is fully raised.

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The system, powered by a two-position lift actuator, can hydraulically raise the front of vehicles that ride low to provide approximately 50 mm (2 in) of increased clearance. The Front Lift System allows the driver to lift the front of the vehicle to enter a driveway, clear curbs or speed bumps and to drive onto ramps or trailers.

Further, the front height can be raised automatically using the vehicle’s GPS navigation system. The vehicle can be programmed with up to 1,000 locations. Once the activation button is pushed, a notification appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and ask the driver if the location should be remembered.

The symbol appears as the drawing of the front of a car approaching a raised obstacle with an arrow shown pointing up or down.

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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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Super Cruise Status Indicator

Super Cruise Status

Super cruise indicatorSuper Cruise indicatorThese are Super Cruise Status Indicator symbols. It will be seen when Super Cruise is engaged and shows the system status. The light is essentially a representation of the car’s steering wheel, complete with controls and is shown in gray scale in the vehicle’s information display.

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Super Cruise, which is a brand name belonging to Cadillac, or more specifically General Motors, is a hands-free driving system that is essentially an upgrade of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping systems. It has since been incorporated into Buick models, which uses the second symbol.

How it Works

Super Cruise uses cameras, global positioning system (GPS) sensing, high-precision maps, additional GPS information from OnStar to detect the current lane position and lane markings ahead on limited access freeways under the proper conditions. Super Cruise will not operate otherwise and the indicator will be off. It will also not operate if Driver Attention System (DAS) sees that the driver’s attention is not on the road.

An active OnStar or connected service plan that includes Emergency Services is required in order to use Super Cruise.

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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/2019/07/super-cruise-status-indicator/

Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) and Fault Indicators

Driver Assist Systems

Assist system indicatorPark assistant indicatorPark assist systemDriver support system faultADAS fault indicatorThese are Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) Indicator symbols. These images will appear in a vehicle’s information display in gray scale or yellow/amber/orange. It is either the image of a car inside two straight lines as well as curved lines radiating from the front and the rear corners of the car. It looks nearly boxed in. The first symbol in yellow/amber/orange has a letter P in a box with lines radiating from it in all directions. The system in this case is being used for park assistance, with the lines in the corners illuminating if an obstacle is detected. The last two lights in yellow/amber/orange and red each have an exclamation point in the image indicating a fault in the system.

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More Versions

Safety system support indicatorSafety support indicator greenThese versions, called by the manufacturer Safety Support Indicators, is seen as a vehicle from above inside a circle, also in yellow/amber if one of the systems noted below is not functioning properly. The circle represents that the vehicle is protected all around from all sides. It may be seen in gray scale as well in the information display. The trouble may be as simple as snow and ice accumulated on or near the sonar sensors. In green, the system is up and running properly.

Driver assist status indicatorThis version is also an outline of a car inside a circle, but appears in gray scale. The manufacturer in this case has the indicator appear when one of nearly a dozen assist system options is turned off. It is thus there to alert the driver to that fact.

Traval assist malfunctionTravel assist offThis symbol is connected to a version called a Travel Assist System. It will be seen in green when activated, but will be seen in yellow/amber if a fault occurs. In this instance, the system will not engage or will be deactivated. If it is seen in gray scale, it is inactive, but not due to a fault. The system is lying in wait. When active, its primary function is maintain control of the vehicle in highway driving conditions as an advanced Adaptive Cruise Control System.

Assist plus indicator greenAssist plus indicatorFinally, this image will be seen in green if the driver assist system is active, or in gray if the system has been interrupted.  This is not likely a fault situation, but rather due to the application of the brakes or a sensor blocked by debris. The assist system may come back on its own if the sensors clear, but will need to be re-engaged if the brakes have been applied.

Any versions of the warning light will be accompanied by information on the status of a number of systems, depending on what the vehicle is equipped with. Park Assist, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Intervention (BSI), Distance Control Assist (DCA), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), and/or Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW).

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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/2019/06/12907/

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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Special note: If Brake Hold is activated when coming to a stop in a automated car wash, there will be a problem with the car moving. If an attempt to turn off Hold is unsuccessful, the Park Brake light may come on. Shifting in and out of gear should release the hold!

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/

4WD Shift Indicator

4WD Shift

4WD shift indicatorThis is a 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) Shift Indicator symbol.  While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indicator will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD shift switch. The indicator light may blink while shifting from one drive mode to the other.

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The indicator is a stick figure of the front and rear axles with wheels or tires. The two front wheels are turned to the right. They are connected in the center by a bell-shape.

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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/2019/06/4wd-shift-indicator/