Icons on the car's dashboard
Instrument panel (console) - the name of a group of devices, combined in one design. The instrument panel, as a means of displaying information, determines to the greatest extent the internal visual information of the car. There are switch and LED dashboards. Any auto panel devices should provide a good visibility of all scales and sensors installed on it, while remaining fairly simple to handle, to provide all the information necessary for the driver.
Modern cars have many sensors and sensors, and also have electronic engine management. All information from the sensors fl ows in the on-board computer of the machine. In the event of any mistake, breakage or the need to inform the driver of important information, the automakers have provided on the dashboard a large number of symbols and inscriptions that light up under certain conditions.
Do you know the situation: on the dashboard begins to burn a symbol that you have never seen before? And you have no idea what it means? To read the instruction or to ask somehow it is inconvenient. Is it urgent? Can I postpone until tomorrow? Will not it lead to an explosion? Can I call for emergency help? We decided to save you from these torments! We collected the most common car dashboard symbols. Now you can not only feel more confident at the wheel, but also grab your knowledge in front of other motorists! Share with everyone!
Why are the icons on the dashboard of different colors?
Manufacturers of cars have provided several types of inscriptions and symbols on the instrument panel, dividing them into different colors. For example, if you see a red icon on the device (for example, green or blue), then your machine will probably still work fine, and you can continue to move. But, nevertheless, you should not ignore the appearance of any warning on the panel.
If a red symbol appears on the instrument panel, the electronic system of the car warns you of a potentially serious problem. If a yellow or orange icon appears on the dashboard, the vehicle warns you that the vehicle may require maintenance, diagnostics or repairs.
Note, if the symbol flashes, you should not delay with a trip to the technical center.
Infographics of the 64 most common symbols of the car dashboard
- 1. Fog lights (front).
- 2. Malfunction of the steering amplifier.
- 3. Fog lights (rear).
- 4. Low washer fluid level.
- 5. Wear of brake pads.
- 6. Icon of the included cruise control.
- 7. Turn signals are on.
- 8. Rain and light sensor.
- 9. Winter regime.
- 10. Information message indicator.
- 11. Indication of glow plug operation.
- 12. Frost.
- 13. Indication of contactless key detection.
- 14. The key is not found.
- 15. The key battery needs replacing.
- 16. Dangerous reduction in distance.
- 17. Depress the clutch pedal.
- 18. Press the brake pedal.
- 19. Lock the steering column.
- 20. High beam.
- 21. Low tire pressure.
- 22. The indicator of inclusion of external illumination.
- 23. Malfunction of outdoor lighting.
- 24. The stop light does not work.
- 25. Warning of particulate filter.
- 26. Warning of the trailing device.
- 27. Prevention of air suspension.
- 28. Lane change.
- 29. Catalyst overheating.
- 30. The seat belt is not fastened.
- 31. The parking brake is activated.
- 32. Battery malfunction.
- 33. Parking assistance system.
- 34. Maintenance is required.
- 35. Adaptive headlights.
- 36. Malfunction of automatic headlamp tilting.
- 37. Malfunction of rear spoiler.
- 38. Malfunction of the roof in the convertible.
- 39. Airbag error.
- 40. Malfunction of the handbrake.
- 41. Water in the fuel filter.
- 42. The airbag is deactivated.
- 43. Malfunction.
- 44. Dipped beam headlamps.
- 45. Pollution of the air filter.
- 46. Fuel saving mode.
- 47. Descent support system from the mountain.
- 48. Elevated temperature.
- 49. Malfunction of the anti-lock braking system.
- 50. Fault in the fuel filter.
- 51. The door is open.
- 52. The hood is open.
- 53. Low fuel level.
- 54. Malfunction of automatic transmission.
- 55. Automatic speed limiter.
- 56. Suspension shock absorbers.
- 57. Low oil pressure.
- 58. Heated windshield.
- 59. The trunk is opened.
- 60. The stabilization system is disabled.
- 61. The rain sensor.
- 62. Engine malfunction.
- 63. Heated rear window.
- 64. Automatic cleaning of the windshield.
- 49. Malfunction of the anti-lock braking system.
- 50. Fault in the fuel filter.
- 51. The door is open.
- 52. The hood is open.
- 53. Low fuel level.
- 54. Malfunction of automatic transmission.
- 55. Automatic speed limiter.
- 56. Suspension shock absorbers.
- 57. Low oil pressure.
- 58. Heated windshield.
- 59. The trunk is opened.
- 60. The stabilization system is disabled.
- 61. The rain sensor.
- 62. Engine malfunction.
- 63. Heated rear window.
- 64. Automatic cleaning of the windshield.
Warning symbols - Severe warnings
If you see any of the following symbols on the dashboard, do not ignore the warning in any way. Immediately stop, stop the engine, and immediately contact the car center or car service center.
Attention! The following warning symbols should not be ignored. Otherwise, your machine may be seriously damaged.
Warning indicators of the brake system |
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Engine cooling system, temperature indicator |
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Engine oil level or oil pressure |
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The gauge of the indicator of the level of oil in the engine |
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Battery charge indicator |
Common and common icons on the dashboard
The following symbols on the dashboard are intended to alert the driver of the planned needs of the machine and remind you of what you need to do. For example, this kind of icon warns you about the low level of the windshield washer fluid or that you have not closed the door. This kind of icons can light up both on the dashboard and on the infotainment system (on the screen in the center of the console).
Reminder for a non-seat belt |
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Symbol of car doors. Can warn about not closed door |
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Fuel level, low fuel level indicator |
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Liquid washer fluid icon. Low liquid level |
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Tire pressure monitoring. If it caught fire, then the tires dropped pressure |
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Check Engine. Failure of the engine. Read more ... |
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Reminder about the need for maintenance of the car |
Illumination icons and symbols
Below are all the indicators on the dashboard that are associated with the lighting system of your car. Many icons, you must have seen in your car. Most of them light up in green or blue.
Illuminated headlight icon |
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Symbols of a malfunction of headlights |
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Incorporated driving light icon |
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The automatic dipped-beam system is on. Light sensor |
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Automatic main beam control |
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The icon about the headlight alignment. If lit, then a diagnosis is necessary |
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Malfunction of turn signals |
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Daytime running light indicator |
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Malfunction of the bulb in the taillights |
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Fog lamp symbol |
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Rear fog light symbol |
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Arrows indicating the operation of the turn signals or the activated alarm |
Information displays on the dashboard for technical messages and warnings
In recent years, in all modern cars, steel manufacturers have installed in the dashboard information displays that are created to inform the driver more detailed information about the car and about many operating systems. Typically, this information screen is installed in the center of the dashboard. In the market there is a huge number of cars that are equipped with a similar screen that are capable of displaying various information about errors, warnings, etc.
Car system and safety warning symbols
If you see these icons on the dashboard, contact the dealer or the car service as soon as possible. Attention! The symbols are listed in order of importance (from serious to less severe warnings).
The icon lights up together with the warning message on the dashboard. In European cars, a yellow sign indicates a malfunction of the stability control system |
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Airbag error |
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Indicator of inactive side airbags |
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Warning about not fastened seat belts of the driver and front passenger |
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Warning about non-fastened rear seat belts |
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Indication of car alarm / Immobilizer icon |
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Transmission error. Malfunction of automatic transmission |
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Warning about overheating of automatic transmission or drive system |
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Transmission overheat or clutch problem |
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Transmission oil temperature too high |
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Malfunction of the steering amplifier |
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Parking brake (handbrake) |
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Low level of brake fluid |
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Anti-lock braking system |
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The symbol of wear brake pads |
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Problems with the electronic control of the brake system |
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Malfunction of the electric parking brake (handle) |
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A warning to depress the brake pedal before starting the engine or before changing the gearbox |
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Tire pressure monitoring system. Check the pressure when it appears. |
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Check Engine. Read more here ... |
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Check the electrical equipment of the engine |
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Engine power reduction |
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Engine malfunction |
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Lambda probe. Malfunction indicator of oxygen sensor |
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The gas tank is not closed. Air in the fuel system |
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A symbol that indicates the presence of an information message in the system |
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Need to read the manual of the car |
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Overheating or malfunction of the catalyst |
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Low coolant level |
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Problems with engine cooling / Low coolant level |
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The problem with the electronic throttle control system |
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Air filter pollution indicator |
Icons on the dashboard of assistance and safety systems
New cars in addition to the standard pictograms on the dashboard have many new symbols that relate to the indication of many functions of safety systems and assistance to the driver.
Traction Control Display |
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Low car speed / Descent help system from the mountain |
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Mode off-road driving at low speed |
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The stabilization system is switched off |
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Various indicators of stability and stability control - Off |
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Dynamic Stability Control is disabled |
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Malfunction of anti-slip system / Malfunction of electronic brake system |
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Vehicle skid warning system / Stability control system |
Special and additional icons symbols on the car dashboard
The symbols and indicators that we have introduced into this group are associated with special and new technological functions in modern cars. Part of the symbols from this group in the case of green indication means that they are active at the given time. Other symbols when appearing on the dashboard, tell the driver about problems with working with a particular function. As a rule, with problems, either yellow or red icons are displayed.
Roof Malfunction in Convertible |
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Non-contact key detection indication |
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Key not found |
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The indicator of the prevention of negative temperature in the street |
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Warning to the driver about the need for rest |
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Warning system for the dangerous approach of a vehicle with other vehicles |
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Indication of easy access to the car |
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Cruise control indication |
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Cruise control icon |
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Active adaptive cruise control |
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Problems with cruise control |
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Automatic speed limiter (ASL) |
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The control system of a strip and safety of journey of crossroads |
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Collision safety system is turned off or defective |
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Collision warning in the rear of the vehicle |
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Crash warning system in front of the vehicle |
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Warning of a pedestrian on the road |
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The system of warning about the presence of the car in the dead zone |
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Parking assistance system |
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Brake pedal warning system |
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The system of a mode of work of a suspension bracket SPORT |
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Towing mode / Trailer presence indication |
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Different symbols of fuel economy | |||
Start-up system start-stop function |
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Malfunction of the start-stop system |
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Fuel saving mode is activated. |
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Fuel saving mode is activated. |
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Warning about the need to switch to another gear (manual transmission) |
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Indication of sports car mode |
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Various icons in all-wheel drive cars | |||
All-wheel drive (AWD) |
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All-wheel drive |
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Differential lock |
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Rear differential lock |
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Malfunction of an all wheel drive |
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A descent assistance system from the mountain or a safety system when driving uphill |
Symbols and icons on the dashboard of hybrid cars
Over the past few years, many hybrid and electric cars have appeared in the world that have new specific icons on the dashboard. For the most part, special symbols in hybrid cars indicate how the hybrid system works and in which mode it operates.
Attention! A flashing icon on the dashboard of a hybrid car, usually means any problem with the car. In this case, you must contact the technical center of the dealer.
Symbols and icons on the dashboard of hybrid cars
Over the past few years, many hybrid and electric cars have appeared in the world that have new specific icons on the dashboard. For the most part, special symbols in hybrid cars indicate how the hybrid system works and in which mode it operates.
Attention! A flashing icon on the dashboard of a hybrid car, usually means any problem with the car. In this case, you must contact the technical center of the dealer.
Battery fault |
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Electronic warning indicator |
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High battery voltage |
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Low battery voltage indicator |
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Power is limited |
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Battery charging indicator |
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Traction mode on one electric motor |
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Hybrid installation ready |
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Traction mode on one electric motor |
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The system of external sound system for the prevention of pedestrians on the movement of an electric car. Malfunction |
Symbols used in diesel vehicles
Below are the dashboard icons that are used in diesel vehicles.
Indication of glow plug operation |
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Diesel Particulate Filter Warning |
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Warning on exhaust emissions problems due to particulate filter |
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Water in the fuel system |
Jokes for fun
- № 26 - spermatozoon under the lock
- №7 - ladies and forward and back
- No. 9 - the windshield wiper "Ledinka" is poured into the washer reservoir. You can drink.
- No. 27 - the driver often "kicks the bottom.
- №28 - Pregnant twins
- № 29 - Cutlets in the refrigerator under the lid. Raise!
- №43 - Sex with a hydrocephalus is forbidden!
- №48 - STR on the definition of the length of the IPC
- № 54 - I'm a fan of FC "Torpedo"
- №59 - I give in the back
- №60 - Caution! The driver is in the ass drunk!
- №64- WV - das Auto!
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