Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 259

Display messages
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Display messages
J
Brake immediately
J
Check brake fluid
level
#
Check brake wear
PRE-SAFE
inoperative See
Owner's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or DIS-
TRONIC PLUS is active.
or
Vehicles with manual transmission: with the HOLD function acti-
vated, you have either:
opened the driver's door and released the seat belt or
R
switched off the engine or
R
opened the bonnet
R
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. The tone becomes
louder if you attempt to lock the vehicle.
You cannot start the engine.
Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
X
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message disap-
pears.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
X
( page 344).
Y
You can restart the engine.
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addi-
tion, the red J warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up and a warning tone sounds.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
Apply the parking brake.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correct the error.
X
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
G Risk of injury
Important functions of PRE-SAFE
safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
®
have failed. All other occupant