Engine stop This is an Engine Stop Indicator symbol. If this is seen, the engine has stopped, making the indicator nearly pointless. According to the manufacturer who uses this symbol, Audi, it likely means an engine or fuel system malfunction. Again, not much help. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, …
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Rear spoiler malfunction These are Rear Spoiler Malfunction Indicator symbols. They are seen when the rear spoiler does not extend automatically at high speeds as it should. This is a system employed by Audi in the A7 and TT models, and it is recommended that the vehicle not be driven over 85 mph when either …
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Porsche Dashboard 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 a Porsche dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Porsche. Click the link to the right …
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Emergency stop These are Emergency Stop Indicator symbols. This is a system from Porsche that monitors the activity of the driver and the vehicle and can bring the vehicle to a stop if the system detects that the driver is no longer in control. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, …
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E-latch system This is an E-latch system fault indicator symbol. The inevitable spread of electronic systems has moved to, perhaps inevitably, door latches. E, or electronic, -latches are not actually new and already require mechanical back-up unlock options if the battery in the key fob or the 12-volt start battery dies. Before continuing, is this …
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Smart Regenerative System These images are Smart Regenerative System indicator symbols. The system is from Kia and uses the front radar to not only control the distance to a vehicle ahead but also to adjust the amount of regenerative braking is applied. Regenerative braking is found in electric vehicles (EVs) and uses the vehicle’s electric …
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Some thoughts on auto warning lights with an exclamation point inside
Exclamation point So, I was asked to about a car that the driver thought was showing him a triangle with an exclamation point inside in yellow. I noted that his display should be showing a text message to indicate the problem, as the triangle with an exclamation point is an attention symbol (right) ninety nine …
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