Mercedes-Benz 2006 E 320 CDI Operator's Manual page 377

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
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Warning!
Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi-
nated can result in an accident. Have your
brake system checked immediately if the
brake warning lamp stays on. Do not add
brake fluid before checking the brake
system.
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The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving and
you hear a warning sound.
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving.
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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.
Possible cause/conse-
quence
You are driving with the park-
ing brake set.
There is a malfunction in
the electrohydraulic brake
system.
There is insufficient brake
fluid in the reservoir.
Suggested solution
Release the parking brake.
Observe the additional message in
the multifunction display.
Risk of accident! Do not drive any fur-
ther. Consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Center. Under no circum-
stances should you top up the 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.