Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 Owner's Manual page 239

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Applying the brakes
Problem
J
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the vehicle is
moving. A warning tone
also sounds.
J
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds.
Seat belt
Problem
7
The red seat belt warn-
ing lamp lights up for
six seconds after the
39
engine starts
7
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a warn-
ing tone sounds for up
39
to 6 seconds.
Only for certain countries.
39
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
You are driving with the parking brake engaged.
Release the parking brake.
X
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the 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.
Engage the parking brake.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not rectify the problem.
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
.
G
Risk of injury
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
Fasten your seat belt (
X
The warning tone ceases.
page 40).
Y
page 40).
Y