Warning Lamp; Brakes - Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class Operator's Manual

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
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3 (Canada only)
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The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving. In
addition, the yellow ABS
malfunction indicator lamp, and
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the yellow ESP

warning lamp

come on and an acoustic warning
sounds.
; (USA only)
3 (Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
; (USA only)
3 (Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while the engine is
running and you hear a warning
sound.
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Possible cause/consequence
The Electronic Brake
Proportioning (EBP) switched off
due to a malfunction.
The ABS, the BAS, and the ESP
are also switched off.
You are driving with the parking
brake engaged.
There is insufficient brake fluid in
the reservoir.
Suggested solutions
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
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X
Release the parking brake.
X
Risk of accident! Do not drive any further. Stop the vehicle in a safe
location as soon as it is safe to do so.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction
display ( Y page 305).
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake
fluid! This will not solve the problem.