Mercedes-Benz 2011 CL-Class Operator's Manual page 354

Display messages
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Display messages
F
(USA only)
!
(Canada only)
Parking brake See
Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes, the yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning
lamp illuminates and a warning tone sounds.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning and the braking effect
is restricted.
While the vehicle is in motion:
X
Release the electric parking brake lever.
While the vehicle is stationary:
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X
Release the electric parking brake manually.
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
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.
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