Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 240 Operator's Manual page 309

Display symbol Display message
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(USA only) Parking brake
Release brake.
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(Canada only)
2
Brake wear
Visit workshop.
3
Brake fluid
Visit workshop.
Warning!
Driving with this message displayed can
result in an accident. Have your brake
system checked immediately. Do not add
brake fluid before checking the brake
system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir
can result in spilling brake fluid on hot
engine parts and the brake fluid catching
fire. You can be seriously burned.
Possible cause
You are driving with the parking brake
set.
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir.
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If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks.
Practical hints
What to do if ...
Possible solution
Release the parking brake
( page 47).
Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and
notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Do not add brake fluid! This
will not solve the problem.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Maintenance
booklet.
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