Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
244
Safety systems
Problem
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
USA only: the red
brake system warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
Canada only: the
yellow brake system
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
USA only: the red
brake system warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
Canada only: the
yellow brake system
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
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
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
X
malfunction.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
page 156).
Y
page 156).
Y