Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Warning/
N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
J$ N $ (USA only), J (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit
while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The red brake system warning lamp is shown in the READY driving status.
A warning tone also sounds.
RBS is malfunctioning. Pedal travel may be longer than usual and braking per-
formance may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
X
X
X
é N The yellow RBS (Recuperative Brake System) warning lamp is lit while the engine
is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The yellow RBS (Recuperative Brake System) warning lamp is on in driving condi-
tion READY.
A warning tone also sounds.
RBS is malfunctioning. Pedal travel may be longer than usual and braking per-
formance may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
X
X
$ N USA only: the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The multifunction display also shows a display message with the # symbol.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
G
WARNING
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.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
G
WARNING
If the multifunction display shows a display message, please observe this.
Drive on carefully.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Y