Symbol Messages; Display; Brake Pads; Parking Brake - Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Operator's Manual

Practical hints
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display

Symbol messages

Brake
Display messages
Brake Wear
2
! Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
Display messages
EBV, ABS, ESP
;
Inoperative
(USA only)
See Operator's
3
Man.
(Canada only)
Release Parking
;
Brake
(USA only)
!
(Canada only)
312
Possible cause/consequence
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
Possible cause/consequence
The brake system is still functioning
normally but due to a malfunction, the
ABS, the BAS, the EBP, the ESP
®
PRE-SAFE are unavailable.
You are driving with the parking brake
engaged.
Possible solution
X
Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
Possible solution
X
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels
may lock during hard braking, reducing
steering capability.
®
and the
X
Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced
braking responsiveness.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
X
Release the parking brake.