Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 553

Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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The red electric parking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking
brake malfunctions.
Observe the messages on the multifunction display.
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Red indicator lamp, electric
parking brake applied
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Yellow electric parking
brake indicator lamp is mal‐
functioning
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The yellow brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system malfunction
If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired.
Brake system warning lamp
(yellow)
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Adjust your speed and continue to drive carefully, leaving a suitable distance to the vehicle in front.
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If the multifunction display shows a display message, please observe this.
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Drive on carefully.
Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
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