Mercedes-Benz C-Clas 2016 Owner's Manual page 277

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Safety systems
Warning/
indicator
lamp
J
J
J
N N Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
N The yellow brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running or
the ECO start/stop function is switched on.
G
WARNING
The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be affec-
ted.
There is a risk of an accident.
If the multifunction display shows a display message, please observe this.
X
Drive on carefully.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
N The red brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be
affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic
X
conditions. Do not continue driving.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X
N The red brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G
WARNING
Braking efficiency may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic
X
conditions. Do not continue driving.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Do not top up the brake fluid. Topping up will not correct the fault.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X
page 159).
Y
page 159).
Y