Mercedes-Benz SLK-CLASS Operator's Manual page 125

Problem
;
(USA only) The red brake warning
lamp comes on while driv-
3
(Canada only)
ing and you hear a warning
sound.
The red brake warning
lamp comes on while driv-
ing.
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. 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 can be seriously burned.
Possible cause/consequence
You are driving with the parking brake
set.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir.
!
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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.
Practical hints
What to do if ...
Suggested solution
Release the parking brake
( page 52).
Risk of accident! Carefully stop the
vehicle and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add
brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
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