Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 158

Display messages
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Parking brake inop‐
erative
!
Turn on the igni‐
tion to release
the parking brake
J
Check brake fluid
level
#
Check brake wear
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.
Allow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
X
electric parking brake during this time.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X
When the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
X
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake.
! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
X
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
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
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
! The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the igni-
tion was switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
X
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addi-
tion, the J indicator 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.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correct the error.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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