Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 284

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
7
The red seat belt warn-
ing lamp flashes and an
intermittent audible
warning sounds.
Safety systems
Problem
J
The yellow brake sys-
tem warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
J
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G Risk of injury
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At
the same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly
driven faster than 25 km/h.
Fasten your seat belt (
X
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases.
G Risk of injury
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. At the same time,
you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly driven faster
than 25 km/h.
Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
X
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of accident
The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteris-
tics may be affected.
If the multifunction display shows a display message, please
X
observe this.
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
G
Risk of accident
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking char-
acteristics may be affected.
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
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
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