Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 356

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Safety systems
Warning/
N N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
lamp
J N The yellow brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running
or the ECO start/stop function is activated.
Hybrid vehicle: the yellow brake system warning lamp is shown in driving
condition READY.
G WARNING
The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be
affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
If the multifunction display shows a display message, please observe this.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
J N The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Hybrid vehicles: the red brake system warning lamp is shown in driving con-
dition READY.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics
may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to
X
road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstan-
ces.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X
page 207).
Y
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Z