Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 173

Displays and operation
170
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Brakes
Problem
J The red brake
system warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running. A
warning tone
also sounds.
! The indicator
lamp for the
electric parking
brake flashes
and/or the yel-
low warning
lamp for the
electric parking
brake lights up.
Seat belt
Problem
7 The red seat belt
warning lamp
lights up for six
seconds after
the engine is
started
7 After the engine
starts, a warning
tone sounds for
up to six sec-
13
onds .
13 Only for certain countries.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
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 immediately.
X
Observe the additional messages in the multifunction display
X
( page 152).
Y
Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correct the error.
G
Risk of accident
The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctioning or defec-
tive.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.
Fasten your seat belt (
X
13
.
G
Risk of injury
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
Fasten your seat belt (
X
The warning tone ceases.
page 39).
Y
page 39).
Y