what does circle with lines on side mean on dash - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

latitude500 · #1 04-22-2011, 04:51 PM

So I'm off to have my car inspected today, and sure enough I look down at the cluster and see that one of the displays is lighted up. It's the circle with the lines come off it, looks like a sun. I swear I thought it meant that one of my light bulbs was out. But no it can't be, because it only flickers on when I go over a bump and put my foot on the brake pedal. I checked all the lights and they are working fine.

So what is could it be. Drive me crazy.

JohnM. · #2 04-22-2011, 04:52 PM

Front brake pads need replacement, that is the wear sensor indicator lamp.

Ferdman · #3 04-23-2011, 09:34 AM

latitude500, it sounds like the "lamp out" indicator. How did you check the brake lamps without an assistant? Be sure to check the rear shelf brake lamp too. Best to use Osram/Sylvania replacement lamps that match the lamp wattage listed in your Owner's Manual.

MTI · #4 04-23-2011, 10:44 AM

the flickering is the clincher that it's the brake pad wear sensor.

latitude500 · #5 04-26-2011, 06:38 PM

My god, thank you all. I truly didn't know that light was for the brakes. I really thought it was a light bulb that was out that I couldn't find. Thank you, I'll take off the wheels and take a look at the pads.