Economy Operation
These are Economy Operation Indicator symbols. With the push to improve fuel mileage, vehicles from many manufacturers will tell you when you are operating your vehicle economically and even aide in the effort. There may be a gauge of sorts also shown in the information screen. Step hard on the accelerator to pass another vehicle, for example, and this light will go out.
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The green leaf background in the first symbol is reflective of economical driving. The letters ECO are seen in all three symbols, representing economical. The second image in back and white features the same letters but placed inside a broken circle with an arrow meant to indicate a running condition.
This version is a Conserve Mode indicator used by an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. It denotes the use of a drive mode intended to conserve battery power that is chosen by the driver. It is seen in green.
Similar Symbol
Do not confuse this symbol with other indicators using the abbreviation ECO and coupled with the word Mode. The use of the word Mode denotes that control of some of the drive systems has been chosen. Click here for more.
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These are Low Speed, Crawl, Grade and Terrain Assist Indicator 
One manufacturer offers this indicator with the set of bars and the word CRAWL above it. It indicates that simply that Crawl Control is turned on. Then the system mode can be chosen: Lo, Lo-Mid, Mid, Mid-Hi and Hi. The range moves from essentially rough roads to very gravelly or snow covered roads.
Grade assist applies a continuous balance of braking and throttle adjustments to avoid slipping or getting stuck on difficult or slick terrain. Thus the speedometer shown in one image. The system is similar to the Start Assist shown next. The yellow amber version is an All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) indicator. It is shown to confirm that the ATPC system is enabled. The color is chosen by the manufacturer.
One manufacturer sees this as Selec-Speed Control (SSC) and is intended for off-road driving in 4WD Low only. As with the other systems, SSC maintains vehicle speed by actively controlling engine torque and brakes. It is activated by pushing the SSC switch.
In this case, the color is black and white, as the indicator is displayed on the vehicle’s information screen. the acronym 
The symbol to the left is a Hill Start Assist (
To the right are Hill Holder Indicator symbols, which will be illuminated when the hill holder switch is activated. Since the system makes use of the vehicle’s brakes, a brake problem is indicated if the light does not come on when the switch is activated. If this occurs, contact you dealer or authorized service center as soon as possible.
These versions indicates a problem with the Hill Start Assist system. This is why they is seen in 
ECB
In the U.S., the 
These are Seat Belt Reminder Indicator 
For some reason, one manufacturer has added the 
This is a Rear Seat Unoccupied Indicator. The light is used to show the driver that a rear seat is unoccupied and he or she does not need to be concerned that a seat belt is unbuckled. It is part of a scan of all seats and seat belts and appears in black and white.
There have since been a large number of these, like those to the right. We’ve addressed them on a separate page. 
These are the Headlamp Leveling System 
Do not confuse the symbols with one of these. Click 
These are all Automatic Headlight Dimmer indicator 
The letter A may or may not be seen inside the drawing representing a lamp. in fact, it often just seems like a game of where else can we drop the letter A! The lines pointing out represent light.
One manufacturer has chosen to combine the auto high beam indicator with the 
This version, in gray scale or black and white, indicates that the high beams have been turned off because a light has been detected in front of the vehicle. The high beams will reactivate when the light is no longer detected. The starker black and white indicates the system is on and working.
Frustratingly, this version, also in black and white, means exactly the opposite — it means that the automated system is on and ready for use! This means that you’ll need to consult your car’s manual to be sure what the light actually means.
These versions are Automatic Headlamp Dimmer Malfunction indicator 
Finally, there is this one from Audi which for some reason they use as an Automatic Wiper Fault Indicator as well. This looks like a hat or a lid open on one side with beams coming out of it to an oval shape in 
All these indicators use the shape of an old style headlamp with lines pointing outward, which are meant to be beams of light. There are others that use these elements, such as those to the right, so don’t confuse them. 
This is a Park or Tail Lamps On Indicator symbol. The latter is used in Canada. This