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248 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
Warning/indicator lamp
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and
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Red parking brake applied
indicator lamp (USA)
lights up
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Red parking brake applied
indicator lamp (Canada)
lights up
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Brake system warning
lamp (yellow)
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and
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Brake warning lamp (red)
(USA)
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Brake warning lamp (red)
(Canada)
Possible causes/consequences and
*Vehicles with manual parking brake: the parking brake red indicator
lamp lights up.
Meaning of the indicator lamp:
The parking brake red indicator lamp lights up: the parking brake
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has been applied.
Do not drive the vehicle if the parking brake has been applied.
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*The yellow brakes warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is switched
on.
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system malfunc-
tion
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.
Drive on carefully at an adjusted speed and at a sufficient distance
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from the vehicle in front.
If the instrument cluster shows a display message, comply with it.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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*The red brakes warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is on.
Possible causes:
The brake force boosting is malfunctioning.
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The EBD (electronic brake force distribution) is malfunctioning.
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There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
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& WARNING Risk of accident and injury if brake force boosting is
malfunctioning
If brake force boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal
force may be necessary for braking. The braking characteristics
may be impaired. The braking distance can increase in emergency
braking situations.
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Solutions
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