Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011 Operator's Manual page 395

Display messages
F
(USA only)
!
(Canada only)
Pkg Brake
Inoperative
F
(USA only)
!
(Canada only)
Turn On the
Ignition to
Release the
Parking Brake
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
Service See Oper.
Manual
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp
lights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator
lamp flashes for approximately 10 seconds after application or
release F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only). It then goes out or
remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
X
Switch the ignition off and on, and then apply the electric
parking brake.
If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake:
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 red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the
ignition switched off.
X
Key: turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock.
X
KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition.
There is a malfunction in the system. The brake system continues
to operate normally.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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
Apply 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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