Mercedes-Benz 2007 CLK 350 Operator's Manual page 390

Display symbol Display message
2
Brakepad wear
;
(USA only) Release parking
brake
!
(Canada only)
3
Check brake
fluid level
Warning!
Check brake
Driving with the message
fluid level
displayed can result in an ac-
cident. Have your brake system checked im-
mediately. 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 could be seri-
ously burned.
Possible cause/consequence
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
You are driving with the parking brake set.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the res-
ervoir.
!
If you find that the brake fluid in the brake
G
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
Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
Release the parking brake
( page 52).
Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle in a
safe location as soon as possible 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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