Speed Limiter Indicator

What it means

Usually shown as a speedometer with a limit mark or the letters LIM, green or white depending on the make, this light means the speed limiter is on, so the car will not go faster than the speed you set even if you press the pedal. The system name and symbol vary widely between makes, and some cars only show text on the display. It is an information light, not a warning.

Related lights: Cruise Control IndicatorAdaptive Cruise Control IndicatorCheck Engine Light

Symptoms4

• Indicator on and the car will not exceed a set speed despite pressing the pedal.
• The set speed appears next to the indicator on the display.
• Indicator flashes when the limit is exceeded downhill, because the system does not use the brakes.
• The system does not switch on when its buttons are pressed.

Possible causes5

• Limiter switched on by the driver, which is normal.
• Set speed exceeded downhill or after a full pedal press, so the indicator flashes.
• Faulty steering wheel buttons or clock spring behind the wheel.
• Other engine or stability codes that make the computer disable the system.
• Faulty accelerator pedal sensor (less common).

How to diagnose4

1. Check the owner manual for how to switch the limiter on and off on your car.
2. Make sure you are not confusing the limiter with cruise control; many cars use the same buttons.
3. On many cars a full pedal press overrides the limit for a moment, so check whether that caused the flashing.
4. At the workshop: read stored codes and check the button and pedal sensor signals.

How to fix5

1. Set a suitable limit or cancel the system with its buttons.
2. Use the brakes to control speed downhill, as the limiter usually does not brake the car.
3. Repair engine or stability faults that disable the system.
4. Replace the steering wheel buttons or clock spring if confirmed faulty.
5. Test the system after the repair and confirm the limit holds.

Repair cost

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

Usually there is no cost because the light shows the system is on; the cost starts with a button repair and reaches the upper end for a clock spring or pedal sensor.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026

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