Mercedes Benz Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Mercedes Benz Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Mercedes Benz. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, black, white), but there are over 70 of them so be patient!

Note also that the company makes extensive use of the information display, so a great many of these are simply black and white.

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Serious trouble or fault indicators
Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake trouble indicators -- click for more
Park brake indicators -- click for more
Coolant temperature warning indicators -- click for more
Oil warning light -- click for more
Electric power steering fault indicator -- click for more
Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
Common or routine indicators
Seat belt reminder -- click for more
Door, trunk, etc. ajar indicators -- click for more
Low fuel indicator -- click for more
Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Low coolant indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
Check engine light -- click for more
Stability, traction control and fault indicators -- click for more
Stability control and brake assist fault indicator -- click for more
Stability control off indicator -- click for more
Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Anti-lock brake system fault indicators -- click for more
Electronic brake force distribution indicator -- click for more
Transmission fault indicator -- click for more
Electronic steering lock indicator -- click for more
Suspension fault indicators -- click for more
SOS function failure indicators -- click for more
Driver assist systems indicators
Distance warning indicator -- click for more
Lane departure warning indicator -- click for more
Steering assist alert indicator -- click for more
Collision warning system indicator -- click for more
Blind spot radar detector indicator -- click for more
Traffic sign recognition system and fault indicator -- click for more
Brake hold indicator -- click for more
Attention alert indicators -- click for more
Suspension setting indicator -- click for more
Cruise control indicator -- click for more
Active cruise control indicators -- click for more
Special feature indicators
Start stop system function indicators -- click for more
Running boards not extended indicator -- click for more
Power top trouble indicators -- click for more
Low speed assist indicator -- click for more
Differential lock malfunction indicator -- click for more
Sseat backrest not engaged -- click for more
Sport mode indicator -- click for more
Drift mode indicator -- click for more
Glow plug indicator -- click for more
Recuperative brake system indicator -- click for more
Hybrid battery indicators -- click for more
Lighting indicators
Lamp out indicator -- click for more
Park lights on indicator -- click for more
Fog lamp indicators -- click for more
Turn signal indicator -- click for more
High or low beam indicators -- click for more
Adaptive high beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include A, AMG, B, C, CLA, CLS, E, G, GL, GLA, GLC, GLE, GLK, GLS, GT, M, S, SL, SLC and SLS Class and Series vehicles.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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