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Display messages
!
Turn on the igni‐
Turn on the igni‐
tion to release
tion to release
the parking brake
the parking brake
J
Check brake fluid
Check brake fluid
level
level
J
Brake immediately
Brake immediately
#
Check brake pad
Check brake pad
wear
wear
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red ! indicator
lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
Vehicles with manual transmission: engage first gear.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission
X
to P.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The red ! indicator lamp lights up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the igni-
tion was switched off.
Key: turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock.
X
KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition.
X
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the red J warning lamp lights up in the instrument
cluster and a warning tone sounds.
G
WARNING
Braking efficiency may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not top up the brake fluid. This does not correct the fault.
X
A fault has occurred while the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS
is active.
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock
the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
X
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message disap-
pears.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
You can restart the engine.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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Y
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Y
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