Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 156

Display messages
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Parking brake See
Owner's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
! The indicator lamp (red) flashes, the warning lamp (yellow)
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
The electric parking brake is faulty and the braking effect is
restricted.
While the vehicle is in motion:
Release the electric parking brake handle.
X
While the vehicle is stationary:
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
If the display message continues to be displayed:
Shift the transmission to P using the button on the centre con-
X
sole.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
! The indicator lamp (red) flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are making an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake.
After the emergency stop: release the electric parking brake
X
lever.
! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. Additionally the indica-
tor lamp (red) lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
Pull the electric parking brake handle.
X
or
Pull away carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
To apply:
Switch off the ignition.
X
Pull the electric parking brake lever for at least ten seconds,
X
until the display message disappears.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
Shift the transmission to P using the button on the centre con-
X
sole.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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