Mercedes-Benz SLK-CLASS Operator's Manual page 137

Display symbol Display message
USA only: Release
;
parking brake
Canada only:
!
USA only: Brake fluid
;
Visit workshop
Canada only:
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Brake wear
Visit workshop
Warning!
Driving with the message Brake fluid
Visit workshop displayed can result in an
accident. Have your brake system checked
immediately. Do not add brake fluid before
checking the brake system.
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can re-
sult 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.
The brake pads have reached their
wear limit.
!
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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
Possible solution
Release parking brake ( page 52).
Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and notify
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do
not add brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Maintenance
Booklet.
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