Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL 500 Operator's Manual page 347

Practical hints
What to do if ...?
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
VISIT WORKSHOP
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BRAKE FLUID
(USA only) 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 result in spilling
brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire. You can be serious-
ly burned.
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Possible cause/consequence
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the res-
ervoir.
!
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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
Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle in a
safe location and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake
fluid! This will not solve the problem.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of accident.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Maintenance
Booklet.