
1 minute read
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT P ANEL
T ell-T ales
A tell - tale a display that indicates the actuation a a correct defective a failure
The operator should become familiar with these symbols order recognize and react (if necessary) the indicated condition. T ell - tale symbols are shown the instrument panel illustrations the following pages.
Colors
T o promote visual recognition internationally , specific colors for tell - tales have been established. Unless governmental regulations (in the area where the vehicle used) engineering directives specify otherwise, the standard colors are:
• Blue – high - beam headlights/engine maintenance
• Flashing een turn signals
• Flashing Red – hazard condition involving the safety personnel
• Steady een – system operation
• Steady Red – immediate action required
• Amber – early warning, such low fuel Anti - Lock Brake System (ABS) malfunction