Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 230 Sport Operator's Manual page 371

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Display symbol Display message
;
(USA only) Release
Parking brake
!
(Canada only)
2
Brake wear
Visit workshop
;
(USA only) Brake fluid
Visit workshop
3
(Canada only)
Warning!
Driving with the message Brake fluid
Visit workshop. displayed can result in
an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately. Do not add brake
fluid before checking the brake system.
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can re-
sult in spilling brake fluid on hot engine
parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You
can be seriously burned.
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Possible cause/consequence
You are driving with the parking brake
set.
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir.
!
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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.
Possible solution
Release the parking brake
( page 50).
Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and
notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Do not add brake fluid! This
will not solve the problem.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Maintenance
booklet.