Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 387

Warning/indicator
lamp
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Parking brake applied red
indicator lamp lights up
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Brake system warning
lamp (yellow)
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Brake system warning
lamp (red)
Display messages and warning and indicator lamps 385
Possible causes/consequences and
Vehicles with manual parking brake: the parking brake red indicator
lamp lights up.
Meaning of the indicator lamp:
The parking brake red indicator lamp lights up: the parking brake
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has been applied.
Do not drive the vehicle if the parking brake has been applied.
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The brake system yellow warning lamp lights up while the engine is on.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system malfunc‐
tion
If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may
be impaired.
Drive on carefully.
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Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
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specialist workshop.
Drive carefully at an adjusted speed and at a sufficient distance
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from the vehicle in front.
If the multifunction display shows a display message, comply with it.
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Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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The brake system red warning lamp lights up while the engine is on.
Possible causes:
The brake force boosting is malfunctioning.
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The EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution) is malfunctioning.
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There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
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& WARNING Risk of accident and injury if brake force boosting is
malfunctioning
If brake force boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal
force may be necessary for braking. The braking characteristics may
be impaired. The braking distance can increase in emergency brak‐
ing situations.
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving!
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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& WARNING Risk of an accident if the EBD (electronic brake
force distribution) malfunctions
If the EBD malfunctions, the wheels may lock during braking.
The braking characteristics may be impaired.
The braking distance can increase in emergency situations.
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving!
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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