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Problem
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(USA only)
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving and
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(Canada only)
you hear a warning sound.
Warning!
Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi-
nated can result in an accident. Have your
brake system checked immediately if the
brake warning lamp stays on.
Possible cause/conse-
quence
You are driving with the
parking brake set.
There is insufficient brake fluid
in the reservoir.
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Do not add brake fluid before checking the
brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid res-
ervoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot
engine parts and the brake fluid catching
fire. You can be seriously burned.
Practical hints
What to do if ...
Suggested solution
Release the parking brake
( page 60).
Risk of accident! Carefully stop the
vehicle in a safe location or as soon it
is safe to do so.
Apply the parking brake ( page 68).
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center. Do not add brake
fluid! This will not solve the problem.
!
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.
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