Practical hints
What to do if ...
Display symbol
Display messages
;
(USA only)
Check
brake fluid level
3
(Canada only)
?
(USA only)
Engine
Service
±
(Canada only)
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
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Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
There is insufficient brake fluid
in the reservoir.
There may be a malfunction in
the
fuel injection system
ignition system
exhaust system
fuel system
G
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.
Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle in a
safe location or as soon at 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.
Have the engine checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
!
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.