Mercedes-Benz G-Class G461 Owner's Manual page 181

Problem
! The red handbrake indi-
cator lamp is lit during a
journey and you hear a
warning signal.
3 The red brake system
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
3
- The red brake system
warning lamp and the
yellow ABS indicator
lamp are lit while the en-
gine is running.
Possible cause/
consequence
You are driving with the hand-
brake on.
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid
in the reservoir.
G
Risk of accident
The electronic brake-power dis-
tribution is deactivated due to a
malfunction. In addition, ABS is
inoperative.
The brake system is still availa-
ble and works with full brake
force.
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Suggested solutions
Release the handbrake ( page 78).
The indicator lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Do not drive any further.
Consult the nearest qualified specialist workshop without de-
lay.
Do not top up the brake fluid. The fault has not been rectified.
Continue driving, but with even greater care.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Practical advice
Troubleshooting
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