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Possible causes/consequences and
& WARNING Risk of accident if the electrical parking brake
has insufficient holding force
If the electrical parking brake does not have sufficient holding
force on a steep incline, the vehicle may roll away.
Park the vehicle on a level surface only and secure it
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against rolling away.
Shift the automatic transmission to position j.
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Observe the notes on parking the vehicle (
* The on-board voltage is low or a malfunction has occurred in the
system; the closing force may not be sufficient for the incline.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system mal‐
function
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.
Park the vehicle on a level surface only and secure it against
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rolling away.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission
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to position j.
Have the brake system checked at a qualified specialist work‐
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shop immediately.
* The brake pads have reached their wear limit.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to restricted braking power
When the brake pads have reached their wear limit, the braking
power may be restricted.
Drive on carefully.
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Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
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specialist workshop.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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* There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level
If the brake fluid level is too low, the braking effect and the brak‐
ing characteristics may be impaired.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,
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paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circumstances.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Do not add brake fluid.
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