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A group of tell-tales showing lights for "brake fluid", "stop lamp" and "check engine" Graphical tell-talesA tell-tale, sometimes called an idiot light [1] or warning light, is an indicator of malfunction or operation of a system, indicated by a binary (on/off) illuminated light, symbol or text legend.
A check engine light or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), is a tell-tale that a computerized engine-management system used to indicate a malfunction or problem with the vehicle ranging from minor (such as a loose gas cap) to serious (worn spark plugs, engine problems or a faulty oil valve, etc.).
If a blue flashing light is seen in either traffic or the sea, other vehicles must yield to let that vehicle pass. Blue flashing lights are used by police, military police, customs, fire departments, rescue services, and ambulances. Government, VIP, and embassy vehicles may also use blue if accompanied by local police.
Easily decipher dashboard lights, laundry symbols with this hack. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY. October 10, 2024 at 6:40 AM.
I am having an electrical problem with my 2008 Nissan Altima — all the lights on the dashboard flicker on and off at random times.
Light guides are commonly used to distributively light dashboard displays, [155] and premium vehicles are beginning to use distributive systems for lighting such items as door locks, window controls, and cup holders. [156] Distributive exterior lighting has also been explored, with high-intensity central light sources. [157]
They were common on vehicles until the introduction of the flashing amber, red or white indicators at or near the corners of the vehicle (and often along the sides as well), now referred to as "turn-signals". They have been increasingly rare since the 1950s, as ever-stricter legislation has prescribed the need for the modern type of flashing ...
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