Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011 Operator's Manual page 393

Display messages
F
(USA only)
!
(Canada only)
Parking brake See
Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp
lights up. Additionally, the red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp may light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X
Pull the electric parking brake lever.
or
X
Pull away carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
To apply:
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Pull the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds,
until the display message disappears.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X
Shift the transmission to P.
X
Use the folding wheel chock (
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp
flashes.
The power supply for the electric parking brake was interrupted.
X
Pull the electric parking brake lever.
or
X
Pull away carefully.
or
X
Pull the electric parking brake lever until the display message
disappears.
The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and the yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only)
warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X
Apply or release the electric parking brake.
or
X
Pull away carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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