Dasboard Symbols | Search2Drive

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No Stress!!

The very first rule of thumb when any symbol is activated on your instrument panel is Don't Panic! In most cases, the car is still running fine and while there may be a problem to attend to, it is best to proceed with confidence and patience and attend to the matter as soon as possible or take it to a garage.

What is the colour?

If the symbol is red or flashing it indicates a potentially serious problem or safety issue notify your garage. It is also used to indicate an important reminder. Yellow or orange mean something needs to be serviced or repaired soon. A green or blue symbol is for information only, telling you that a system is on or is operating.
We start with the most serious of the symbols and move in a rough descending order of importance. This is somewhat subjective, particularly if you are seeing something you don't recognize!

Warning Symbols - the Truly Serious Ones

If you see any of the following symbols on your dashboard, take no chances. Stop you vehicle immediately and find an authorised repair facility.

Acronym or abbreviations are used also find out what they are!

	Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Symbol / Indicator
	Charging System Warning Light Symbol
	Engine Oil Level or Oil Pressure Warning Light Symbol
	Master Warning Light Symbol
	Drivetrain or Powertrain Trouble Symbol
	Power Steering Trouble Symbol
	SRS Air Bag Indicator Symbol
	Security Indicator Symbol
	Check Engine Light Symbol
	Reduced Engine Power Symbol
	Antilock Brake System Trouble Lights Symbol
	Electronically Controlled Brake System Symbol
	Low Brake Pad Warning Light
	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Lights
	Low Coolant Light Symbol
	Electronic Throttle Control Indicator Symbol
	Blind Spot Warning System Symbol

Various Stability Control Indicators and Symbols
	Stability Control Off Indicator
	Various Stability Control Off Text Indicators
	Dynamic Stability Control Indicator or Electronic Stability Program
	Slip Indicator Symbol
Special and Advanced Feature Symbols and Indicators The symbols and indicators in this next group are associated with special and advanced automotive features. What used to be accessories in many cases. The symbols generally are shown on the instrument panel in green when the systems are active. Other symbols are shown when there is a problem with the system, and will be yellow or red.
	Cruise Control Indicator Symbol
	Active Cruise Control Indicator Symbol
	Distance Warning Indicator Symbol
	Brake Hold Indicator Symbol
	Parking Assistance Symbol
	Lane Departure Warning Symbol
	Suspension Setting Indicator
Multiple Light Syndrome The Check Engine light is included here because if this indicator light is on, one or another of the driver assist systems will be deactivated and its associated light will be on. For instance, the Stability Control Systems take information from the engine and the brakes, therefore if the Check Engine or ABS trouble lights are active, the Stability Control Off (DSC) indicator lights will also be illuminated.
	Check Engine Light Symbol
	ABS Trouble Indicator
	Traction Control Indicator

We are finding that manufacturers are creating new symbols on a regular basis, if you think that we should have a certain symbol listed above then please contact us and let us know.

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Special and Advanced Feature Symbols and Indicators

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