Mercedes-Benz 2004 G 500 Operator's Manual page 254

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
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(USA only)
3
(Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving.
Warning!
Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi-
nated can result in an accident. Have your
brake system checked immediately if the
brake warning lap stays on.
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Possible cause
You are driving with the parking brake set.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser-
voir.
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Do not 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 could be seriously burned.
Suggested solution
Release the parking brake
( page 44).
Also note the messages in the multi-
function display ( page 260).
Risk of accident! Carefully stop the
vehicle and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not
solve the problem.
Also note the messages in the multi-
function display ( page 260).
!
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.