Truck dashboard symbols are crucial, providing information about the vehicle’s operating status and potential issues. Understanding these symbols helps drivers operate the truck safely and efficiently. This article will decode the common symbols found on truck dashboards.
Compilation of warning light symbols on a truck dashboard
Classification of Dashboard Symbols
There are over 60 truck dashboard symbols, but typically only about 9-12 are commonly seen on vehicles in Vietnam. They are classified by severity and color:
- Red: Warning of danger, requires immediate attention.
- Yellow: Warning of malfunction, needs repair.
- Green/Blue: Indicates normal operation.
Hazard Warning Symbols (Red)
Red warning lights on a truck dashboard
Some common hazard warning symbols:
- Parking Brake: Indicates the parking brake is engaged.
- Engine Temperature: Warns of an overheated engine.
- Oil Pressure: Indicates low engine oil pressure.
- Power Steering: Warns of power steering system failure.
- Airbag: Indicates an airbag malfunction or deactivation.
- Battery: Indicates a weak battery or charging issue.
- Steering Wheel Lock: Indicates the steering wheel is locked.
- Power Door Locks: Indicates doors are locked electrically.
- Seat Belt: Reminds to fasten the seat belt.
- Door Ajar: Warns that a door is not closed properly.
- Hood Ajar: Indicates the hood is open.
- Trunk Ajar: Indicates the trunk is open.
Malfunction Warning Symbols (Yellow)
Yellow warning lights indicating errors on a truck dashboard
Some common malfunction warning symbols:
- Emissions: Issue with the emission control system.
- Fuel Filter (Diesel): Diesel fuel filter problem.
- Automatic Wipers: Automatic wiper system malfunction.
- Glow Plugs (Diesel Engine): Glow plugs are overheating.
- Low Oil Pressure: Oil pressure is lower than normal.
- ABS Brake: ABS braking system malfunction.
- Electronic Stability Control: Electronic Stability Control is off or malfunctioning.
- Tire Pressure: Low tire pressure.
- Rain Sensor: Rain sensor malfunction.
- Brake Pads: Brake pads are worn.
Warning lights indicating errors on a truck dashboard
- Headlight Adjustment: Automatic headlight adjustment system malfunction.
- Adaptive Lighting: Adaptive lighting system malfunction.
- Tow Hitch: Tow hitch issue.
- Convertible Top: Problem with the convertible top.
- Key: Key is not in the sensor range.
Operation Indicator Symbols (Green/Blue)
Indicator lights showing vehicle operation on a truck dashboard
- Low Fuel: Warns that fuel is running low.
- Headlights: Indicates headlights are on.
- Fog Lights: Indicates fog lights are on.
Conclusion
Truck dashboard symbols are a vital source of information, helping drivers understand the vehicle’s operating status. Understanding the meaning of each symbol helps prevent incidents, ensure safety, and extend the lifespan of the truck. When encountering any warning symbols, drivers should promptly investigate and address them to avoid serious damage.
