Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual page 219

Display messages
J
Brake Immediately
$
(USA
J
only) (Canada
only)
Brake Immediately
$
(USA
J
only) (Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
#
Check Brake Pad
Wear
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS is active.
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock
the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
X
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message
disappears.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
You can restart the engine.
A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS is active.
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock
the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
X
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message
disappears.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it
X
( page 331).
Y
You can restart the engine.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the $ (USA only)/J (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
G
WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
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.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
X
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Display messages
page 155).
Y
page 155).
Y
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Z