Tag: warning light

Night Vision Assist Indicators

Night Vision Animal Warning

Night Vision These are Night Vision Assist Indicator symbols. The first is a gray scale image of lane markers (broken and straight lines) and a quarter or half moon. Depending on the manufacturer, it will simply indicate that the system is on and functioning or that the system is unavailable! You will need to check …

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Sport Differential or Dynamic Drive Warning Indicators

Sport Differential Warning

Sport Differential These are versions of a Sport Differential or Dynamic Drive Control Warning Indicator symbol. On vehicles equipped with the sport differential, the warning light, when illuminated, indicates that the differential is either overheated or has malfunctioned. There is no distinction or additional information available to the driver. Before continuing, are you sure one …

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Sway Bar Disconnected Indicator Symbols

Sway Bar

Sway Bar This is a Sway Bar Disconnected Indicator symbol. It indicates that the sway bar has been disconnected electronically. If this was not intended, the disconnect switch may have been activated inadvertently. Before continuing, are you sure this is your symbol?? If yes, then read on below. Otherwise, you can return to our main …

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The Single Most Misunderstood Warning Indicator on Your Instrument Panel – Part II

Misunderstood Warning Indicator: Part II This suggests four possible scenarios. The first three assume the light is not flashing: 1) All the tires are low on air (check your spare in the trunk too, if you have one). This occurs seasonally as the weather cools, and possibly several times. Solution? Check the pressures and inflate …

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Stuck in the Snow? Turn Off the Stability Control System!

I Got Stuck in the Snow I just got caught. I live, eat and breath advanced automotive systems, and a neighbor had to clue me in. I missed it. I didn’t think of it. Turn Off the Stability Control System! My car was stuck in the snow, and I had the stability control system on. …

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The Futility of a Convertible Top Trouble Light

Convertible Top Trouble Light This past summer (2013), I was fortunate to pick up a pre-owned convertible with a power soft top. The experience has resulted in, first a new power top warning light being introduced to the website and second, a refresher course on the lack of utility that most of today’s automotive warning …

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Second Row or Rear Seat Safety Belt Warning Indicator Symbols

Rear seat belt reminder

Rear Safety Belts These are Second Row or Rear Seat Safety Belt Warning Indicator symbols. In the simplest case, if a rear seat passenger is detected, the safety belt symbols come on in yellow/amber and stay on for several seconds to alert the driver that passengers may need to fasten their safety belts. Before continuing, is …

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