Tag: Silhouette

Oldsmobile 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 Oldsmobile. 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 red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange, and then blue and green symbols. There are nearly 50 of them, so search carefully!

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Red indicators
	Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
	Brake trouble indicators -- click for more
	Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
	Seat belt reminder -- click for more
	Door, trunk, gate ajar indicators -- click for more
Red indicators that have yellow/amber/orange variants
	Security indicators -- click for more
	Oil warning lights -- click for more
	Temperature warning indicators -- click for more
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
	Check engine lights -- click for more
	Another check engine light -- click for more
	Reduced engine power indicators -- click for more
	Check gauges indicators -- click for more
	Low coolant indicator -- click for more
	Electronic stability and traction control indicators -- click for more
	More electronic stability and traction control indicators -- click for more
	Traction control off and trouble indicators -- click for more
	Service traction control indicators -- click for more
	Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
	All wheel drive fault indicators -- click for more
	All wheel drive disabled indicator -- click for more
	Service reminder indicators -- click for more
	Low fuel indicator -- click for more
	Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
	Up shift indicator -- click for more
	Cruise control indicators -- click for more
	Turn signal indicator -- click for more
	High beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include Alero, Aurora, Bravada, Intrigue, and Silhouette.

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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