Mercedes-Benz 2003 E 320 Operator's Manual page 291

Problem
3
(Canada only)
;
(USA only)
The red brake warning lamp
lights up while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
The red brake warning lamp
lights up while driving.
Warning!
Driving with the last message displayed can
result in an accident. Have your brake sys-
tem checked immediately if the brake warn-
ing lamp stays on.
Possible cause
You are driving with the parking brake set.
or
There is a malfunction in the SBC brake sys-
tem.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser-
voir.
G
Don't add brake fluid before checking the
brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid res-
ervoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot
engine parts and the brake fluid catching
fire. You can be seriously burned.
Practical hints
What to do if ...
Suggested solution
Release the parking brake.
Read and observe the message in the
display.
Risk of accident! Carefully stop the
vehicle and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add
brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
!
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.
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