What does the dashboard display 'ready' mean?
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The dashboard displaying 'ready' indicates that the vehicle has completed all preparations and has successfully started, ready to depart at any time. This is how electric vehicles and hybrid new energy vehicles display their startup status. Since new energy vehicles do not produce the sound of an engine after starting, it can be difficult for the owner to determine whether the vehicle has started successfully. Therefore, the 'ready' indicator light is used to inform the driver. The icons on the car dashboard lights represent different meanings, and the purpose of the dashboard lights is to inform the driver of the vehicle's status. The dashboard is a rigid panel or structural component used to install instruments and related devices. It can be categorized by type into screen-type dashboards, frame-type dashboards, channel-type dashboards, and cabinet-type dashboards, and also includes some indicator and warning lights.
As someone who frequently drives electric vehicles, I always feel particularly reassured when I see the READY indicator light up on the dashboard. It signifies that the vehicle's electronic systems have completed self-checks, especially indicating that the high-voltage battery system is activated and ready, allowing you to start at any moment. Unlike traditional fuel-powered cars where the engine vibrates upon starting, electric vehicles are exceptionally quiet, so this indicator is there to tell you: the powertrain is ready, just press the brake, shift to D, and you're good to go. Once, a friend of mine was puzzled when driving my car, wondering why there was no starting sound, but then understood upon seeing the READY light that this is how electric vehicles are designed. Remember, if the READY indicator isn't displayed, don't rush to shift gears—it might be because the brake isn't fully pressed or the seatbelt isn't fastened properly.
