i've just gotten a 280SE 1979 it has no owners manual.

just below the instrument panel to the left of the steering column are some lighted indicators.

One is obviously the battery/alternator red light indicator.

To its right is a yellow/amber indicator which flashes when i apply the brakes.

Can anyone help me understand what the indicator is and why it is lighting??

It is telling you that it is time to replace the brake pads.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.

Specifically, the front bake pads. Only the fronts have a sensor.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

You need to order an owners manual from your local dealer. Call 1-800-FOR MERCEDES and register your car with them. Mercedes roadside assistance is free to all Mercedes owners no matter how old the car even if you're not the original owner.

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Old age and treachery will allways overcome youth and skill!

1993 S500
1984 380SL