instrument panel

Set of dials and warning lights within the driver’s view that report on the vehicle’s functioning.

tachometer

Dial showing the engine’s rotation speed in revolutions per minute.

low fuel warning light

Warning light showing that the gas tank is almost empty.

speedometer

Dial showing the speed at which the vehicle is moving, in kilometers or miles per hour.

seat-belt warning light

Warning light showing that one or more seat belts are not buckled or are not buckled correctly.

odometer

Mechanism measuring, in kilometers or miles, the total distance traveled by the vehicle since it left the factory.

trip odometer

Mechanism measuring partial distances traveled by the vehicle in kilometers or miles; it can be reset to zero.

door open warning light

Warning light showing that one or more doors, the tail gate or trunk are open or ajar.

warning lights

Small lights that go on and off to indicate whether the vehicle’s various systems are functioning properly.

high beam indicator light

Light showing that the high beams are on.

oil warning light

Warning light showing that the engine’s oil level is lower than the minimum required.

turn signal indicator

Intermittent light, often accompanied by a sound, showing that a turn signal is in use.

temperature indicator

Dial showing the temperature of the engine’s coolant.

alternator warning light

Warning light showing that the battery needs recharging.

fuel indicator

Dial whose needle is connected to a float in the gas tank; it shows the level of fuel still available.