Advanced Feature Symbols

Vehicle Advanced Feature Symbols

These dashboard symbols and car warning lights are associated with special and advanced automotive features. Green symbols mean the systems are active and operating. Yellow or red symbols means there is a potential problem.

OBD2 codes (On-Board Diagnostics II) or Fault Codes are used by mechanics to diagnose the issue. GOFAR connects with your OBD2 port and uses your smartphone to explain what these codes mean – BEFORE you visit the mechanic.

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Note: Your dashboard symbols may look different to the dashboard lights below. The colours and/or designs may be different. Check your vehicle manual for more information.

Recirculated Cabin Air

Indicator light means that the vehicle’s ventilation system is recirculating air from within the vehicle, suitable when particularly cold outside. Get Diagnostic App

Parking with Park Assist Pilot

Indicator light means PAP (Park Assist Pilot) is activated. Get Diagnostic App

Blind Spot Indicator Light

Indicator light turns on when a vehicle is detected in the blind spot. Get Diagnostic App

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Indicator light turns on when the AEB system is turned off or when the radar sensor or cover is blocked with dirt or snow. Get Diagnostic App

Adaptive Cruise Control

Indicator light means that the ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) is in operation. Get Diagnostic App

Winter Mode

Indicator light lets you know you’re driving on winter mode. Get Diagnostic App

Speed Limiter

Indicator light means that the speed limiter function is activated. Get Diagnostic App

Seat Temperature

Indicator light means that the air flow is distributed between front side window demisting vents, the windscreen demisting vents and the foot wells. Get Diagnostic App

Lane Departure Warning

Indicator light means the vehicle is detected to be moving out of its current lane without signaling. Get Diagnostic App

Hill Descent Control

Indicator light turns on when the system is activated and helps you maintain a specific speed while driving down a hill. Get Diagnostic App

Cruise Control

Indicator light means the cruise control system is activated. Get Diagnostic App

Auto Windscreen Wiping

Indicator light means the windcreen wipers are in operation. Get Diagnostic App

Lane Assist

Indicator light turns on when the lane assist system is switched on and road markings can be detected. Get Diagnostic App

Eco Driving Indicator

Indicator light will turn on when the Eco function is activated. Get Diagnostic App

Brake Hold Indicator Light

Indicator light means that the brake hold system is functioning properly. Get Diagnostic App

Start/Stop Warning Light

Indicator light turns on to inform the driver that Intelligent Stop / Start system is active and the engine has been shut down. Get Diagnostic App

Key Fob Battery Low

Indicator light lets you know when your key fob battery needs to be changed and replaced, so you can continue using the remote. Get Diagnostic App

Ignition Switch Warning

Indicator light means there’s an issue with the ignition system or the car key. It could be due to a glitch or worn out key. Get Diagnostic App

Convertible Roof Warning Light

Indicator light will turn on while the roof is either opening or closing. If the lamp is lit continuously the roof is not fully opened, or there is a fault in the system. Get Diagnostic App

Forward Collision Warning

Indicator light turns on when a potential collision is detected. Get Diagnostic App

Rear Spoiler Warning

Indicator light turns on when there is a fault in the rear spoiler system. Get Diagnostic App

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