Display Message - Mercedes-Benz 2011 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Display messages
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Display messages
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
EBD, ABS, and ESC
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
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Check Brake Pad
Wear
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
Release Park. Brake
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
G
Warning
Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level 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
seriously burned.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of accident
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), ABS, ESP
®
SAFE , HOLD and hill start assist are unavailable due to a
malfunction. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE
failed. In addition, the ä, å and ! warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up and a warning tone sounds.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
You are driving with the parking brake engaged. A warning tone
also sounds.
X
Release the parking brake.
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
Additionally, the red $ (USA only)/ J (Canada only)
warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning
tone sounds.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not add brake fluid. This will not rectify the malfunction.
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, BAS, PRE-
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Brake may also have