Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster; Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

Safety systems
Problem
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the vehicle is
moving. A warning tone
also sounds.
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds.
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
You are driving with the parking brake applied.
Release the parking brake.
X
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.
G WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking char-
acteristics may be affected.
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
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
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
Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the mal-
X
function.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
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Y
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Y
Z
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