Mercedes-Benz R-Class W251 2009 Operator's Manual page 288

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
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Warning!
Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can result in an accident. Have
your brake system checked immediately.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned.
! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark
or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks.
Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions
EBV, ABS, The brake system is still functioning normally but due to a
ESP
malfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the EBP, the ESP
Inoperativ
PRE-SAFE
e See
X
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock
Operator's
during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
Manual
X
Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Release You are driving with the parking brake engaged. In addition
Parking
an acoustic warning sounds.
Brake
X
Release the parking brake.
Check
There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Brake
Risk of accident!
Fluid
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
Level
to do so.
X
Engage the parking brake
X
Do not drive any further.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
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system are unavailable.
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, and the