Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual page 315

312 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
Warning/indicator
lamp
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Brake system warning
lamp
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Brake system warning
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Brake system warning
lamp
Possible causes/consequences and
*The red brake system warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
EBD is not available due to a malfunction. As a result, BAS, hill start
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assist and ESP as well as their driving safety systems are not availa‐
ble.
ATTENTION ASSIST has been deactivated and additional driving sys‐
tems may have been switched off automatically.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if EBD, ABS and ESP
functioning
The wheels may block during braking and ESP
any vehicle stabilization.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired
and the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off.
Drive on carefully.
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Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
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specialist workshop.
Switch off the engine, wait a while and restart the engine.
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Check whether the display message has disappeared and ESP
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operational.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
Drive on carefully.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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*The red brake system warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
The brake force boosting is malfunctioning.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury if brake force boosting
is malfunctioning
If brake force boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal
force may be necessary for braking. The braking characteristics
may be impaired. The braking distance can increase in emergency
braking situations.
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving!
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
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*The red brake system warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level
If the brake fluid level is too low, the braking effect and the brak‐
ing characteristics may be impaired.
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