These symbols, often called "idiot lights," are aimed at being easy to understand. But for many drivers, young and old alike, it's not that easy.

We'll start with a dash light that isn't technically a warning light. The fog light symbol looks a lot like the one used for ...

I’ve been driving for nearly two decades, however, there are some symbols on my dashboard and console that I don’t have the faintest idea what they represent—including, but definitely not limited to, ...

The dashboard provides drivers with an assortment of valuable information while on the go, including the array of symbols that light up for various reasons, which often become victims of being ...

Imagine driving down the road when a light suddenly appears on the dashboard. For some, it is easy to figure out what the symbol means and what action to take next. But many are unclear on what ...

I’m pretty sure we’ve all had that moment where an unusual-looking warning symbol pops up on your car’s dashboard and you have no idea what it means. For folks that regularly wrench on cars, it’s ...

Dashboard warning lights are a crucial safety feature in any vehicle, alerting drivers to everything from low battery levels to serious system faults. But new research has revealed that many drivers ...

While the automotive industry is slowly but surely moving to an all-screen interior approach, the buttons and the symbols on top of them will remain an integral part of the cabin because of the ...

CAN you tell the difference between dashboard symbols for traction control and gearbox failure? Bulb monitoring and a locked airbag? Motorists across the country are investing in the hottest hi-tech ...