Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Operator's Manual page 378

Problem
;
The red brake warning
(USA only) lamp comes on while the
engine is running and an
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acoustic warning sounds.
(Canada only)
The red brake warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
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.
Possible cause/consequence
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 reservoir can re-
sult 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
( page 130).
Risk of accident!
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe loca-
tion or as soon as it is safe to do so.
Depress the parking brake
( page 134).
Contact 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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