Tag: Polestar 3

Polestar back up entry and start update points to manufacturer schizophrenia

Polestar-logoPolestar back up entry and start update

Our latest Polestar back up entry and start update really points to a manufacturer trying to figure it out. The schizophrenia leads to each new model having a different back up entry process and, while both the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 use essentially the same back up start process, one model holds an interesting surprise.

Polestar 4 back up entryPolestar-3 door handleA mechanical key is not available to unlock the Polestar 3 or Polestar 4. The smart phone app or the vehicle’s key card will be needed. With the Polestar 3, the card is touched to the front of the driver’s door handle (right). With the Polestar 4, the card is touched to the middle of the door pillar just behind the driver’s door (far right).

Polestar 3 card readerBoth models use a card reader at the front of the center console to start the car when the key fob’s battery has died. The reader doubles as a phone charger as well as a key fob charger for the Polestar 3!

Only BMW has tried this and it never left the one vehicle it was assigned to.

You can see the Polestar back up open processes here and the back up start processes here.

Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you.

Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance.

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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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Polestar Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Polestar 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 Polestar. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are over 80 of them so be patient!

Need the symbols for another manufacturer? Click here!

Serious trouble or fault indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning light -- click for more
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature warning -- click for more
Power steering failurePower steering trouble indicators -- click for morePower steering fault
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Parking Brake Engaged IndicatorPark brake indicators -- click for morePARK symbol
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common or routine indicators
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Low Battery WarningCharge level indicator -- click for more
Child lock indicatorChild lock indicator -- click for more
Slippery conditions indicatorFrost warning indicator -- click for more
EV system indicators
EV system fault indicatorEV system fault indicator -- click for more
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicator -- click for more
Ready Mode IndicatorReady indicator -- click for more
Charge cord connectedCharge cable connected -- click for moreCharge cable indicator
Cold battery indicatorCold battery indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
Master Warning Light SymbolAttention indicators -- click for moreAttention indicator
SOS malfunction indicatorSOS malfunction indicator -- click for more
Check engineCheck engine light -- click for more
Stability, traction control and fault indicators -- click for moreStability system indicator
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for more
Lane Departure WarningLane keeping fault indicator -- click for more
blind_spot_malfunction_indicatorBlind spot warning malfunction indicator -- click for more
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system fault indicators -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator US
Suspension system faultSuspension system fault indicator -- click for more
Driver assist systems indicators
Active steering assist indicatorPilot assist alert -- click for more
Driver support system faultDriver assist system fault indicator -- click for more
Lane keeping indicatorLane keeping indicators -- click for moreLane keeping offLane keeping active
Lane departure warning leftMore lane keeping indicators -- click for moreLane departure warning left
Collision warningVehicle detected ahead -- click for more
Evasive maneuver warningEvasive maneuver warning indicator -- click for more
Auto Braking Indicator SymbolCollision warning indicators -- click for moreRear collision warning indicaor
Auto brake hold indicatorAuto brake hold on indicators -- click for moreAuto brake hold
Adaptive cruise control indicatorActive cruise control indicator -- click for more
Special feature and accessory indicators
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicator -- click for more
Driver alert system fault indicatorDriver alert system fault indicator -- click for moreDriver alert indicator
Hill descent control fault indicator -- click for moreHill descent control indicator
Over the air update indicatorOver the air update indicator -- click for more
Steering wheel heatHeated steering wheel on indicator -- click for more
Seat heat onSeat heater on indicator -- click for more
Towbar unlockedTowbar unlocked indicators -- click for moreTow bar unlocked indicator
Trailer fault indicatorTrailer fault indicator -- click for more
Preconditioning indicatorPreconditioning indicator -- click for more
Rain sensor indicatorRain sensor indicators -- click for moreRain sensor
Phone charge iconBattery charge indicator -- click for more
Lighting indicators
Lamp malfunction indicatorLamp out indicator -- click for more
Cornering light indicatorAdaptive front lighting system failure -- click for more
Position lights onPosition lights indicators -- click for morePosition lights failure
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamp indicators -- click for moreRear Fog Lamp Indicator
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicators -- click for moreTurn signal fault indicator
High-beam Assistant IndicatorActive high beam indicators -- click hereAuto high beam failure
Auto high beam indicatorMore active high beam indicators -- click hereAuto high beam off
High Beam On IndicatorHigh and low beam indicators -- click for moreHigh beam failureLow beam failure
Trailer lights check indicatorTrailer lights check indicator -- click for more

Models examined include the Polestar 1, Polestar 2 and Polestar 3.

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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/2021/04/polestar-warning-lights-and-symbols/