Parking Brake; Play - Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Operator's Manual

! 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.
Display messages
Brake Service
;
Required
(USA only)
3
(Canada only)
Brakes Overheated
;
Drive on, but with
(USA only)
even greater care.
3
(Canada only)
Release Parking
;
Brake
(USA only)
!
(Canada only)
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Possible cause/consequence
There are malfunctions, but the electro-
hydraulic brake system is operating nor-
mally.
The brake system is overheated due to an
excessive load on the brakes.
You are driving with the parking brake
engaged.
Possible solution
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Relieve the load on the brake system:
X
Drive more smoothly and think ahead to avoid
unnecessary braking.
X
When driving down steep grades, shift into a
lower gear to use the engine's braking power
( Y page 120).
X
Cautiously continue driving so that the air
stream will cool down the brakes.
X
Release the parking brake.
Practical hints
Z
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