Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 260

Display messages
258
Display messages
F
(USA
!
only) (Canada
only)
Parking Brake Inop‐
erative
$
(USA
J
only) (Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only)
or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten sec-
onds after the electric parking brake has been applied or released.
It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-
voltage or undervoltage.
Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
X
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
Engage or release the electric parking brake.
X
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking
brake:
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X
Engage or release the electric parking brake.
X
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied:
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red F (USA
only) or ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
Shift the selector lever to position P.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the $ (USA only) or J (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
X
page 170).
Y