Display Message - Mercedes-Benz 2011 GL-Class Operator's Manual

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Display messages
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
EBV, ABS, ESP
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
#
Brake Wear
$
(USA only)
!
(Canada only)
Release Parking
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 (Anti-lock Brake
®
System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and therefore also
®
PRE-SAFE are not available due to a malfunction. BAS (Brake
Assist) is also 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. In
addition, the red warning lamp $(USA only) or J (Canada
only) in the instrument cluster lights up 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.