Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Operator's Manual page 339

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What to do if ...
Problem
;
(USA only)
3
(Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
;
(USA only)
3
(Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving.
Warning!
Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi-
nated can result in an accident. Have your
brake system checked immediately if the
brake warning lamp stays on. Do not add
brake fluid before checking the brake
system.
338
Possible cause
You are driving with the parking brake set.
There is a malfunction in the SBC brake
system.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir.
G
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can re-
sult in spilling brake fluid on hot engine
parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You
can be seriously burned.
Suggested solution
Release the parking brake.
Observe the additional message in
the display.
Risk of accident! Do not drive any
further. Consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Center. Under no circum-
stances should you top up the brake
fluid. This will not solve the problem.
!
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.

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