Category: Dashboard Symbols & Tell-tales

DashboardSymbols.com descriptions of the symbols and tell-tales used on automobile and light truck dashboards and instrument panels.

s-Pedal indicators

s-Pedal indicator

s-Pedal These are s-Pedal Indicator symbols. s-Pedal, or Smart Pedal, is from Mercedes-Benz Smart vehicles and are essentially a one-pedal driving system for electric vehicles (EVs). Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can return to our main Manufacturer Symbols pages and scan again! When seen …

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Smart pilot assist indicators

Smart pilot assist ready indicator

Smart pilot assist These are Smart Pilot Assist indicator symbols. They are part of Mercedes-Benz Smart vehicles and are intimately connected to the Adaptive Cruise Control system. Smart pilot can control the vehicle speed according to the set vehicle speed and the inter-vehicle space, and assist steering wheel control according to the lane lines on …

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Tow warning indicator

Tow warning

Tow warning This is a Tow Warning Indicator symbol and belongs to Mercedes-Benz Smart vehicles. It will be seen if there is a drive system or high-voltage electrical system malfunction in an electric vehicle (EV). It appears as the front of a car with a tow hook in front of it. Before continuing, is one …

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New symbols page added for Smart vehicle symbols

Smart vehicle symbols We’ve added a new page for Mercedes-Benz Smart vehicle symbols. It remains a work in progress, as we have the newer electric cross over vehicles to add. However, we thought that what is on the page is useful for drivers of existing Smart Fortwo vehicles. And there are some newer vehicles already …

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Intelligent speed assist fault indicator

Intelligent speed assist fault indicator

Intelligent speed assist These  are Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) Fault Indicator or Intelligent Speed Limit Assist symbols. The first is seen as the abbreviation ISA in black and white when a problem is detected. The second is essentially a blank speed limit sign with dashes inside in yellow/amber/orange. Most problems are associated with visibility issues …

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Charging socket or malfunction indicator

Connector malfunction

Charging socket This is a Charging Socket or Malfunction Indicator symbol. The symbol will illuminate when the vehicle is connected to a mains socket. If it is not seen when plugged in, there is a malfunction with the mains socket. Use a different one. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, …

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Smart Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Smart 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, fault lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Smart. Click the link to the …

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