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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution
2
Brake wear
Visit workshop
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
̈ Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
; (USA only)
! (Canada only)
Parking brake
Release brake!
You are driving with the parking brake set. ̈ Release the parking brake
(
୴ page 49).
3
Brake fluid
Visit workshop
There is insufficient brake fluid in the res-
ervoir.
̈ Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and
notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Do not add brake fluid! This
will not solve the problem.
Warning! G
Driving with this message displayed can re-
sult in an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately. Do not add brake flu-
id before checking the brake system. Over-
filling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and
the brake fluid catching fire. You can be se-
riously burned.
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Maintenance
Booklet.
