Mercedes-Benz Coupe Operator's Manual page 166

Displays and operation
164
Display messages
F
(USA
!
only) (Canada
only)
Parking Brake Parking Brake
Inoperative Inoperative
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of
overvoltage or undervoltage.
Pull away carefully.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
If there is overvoltage or undervoltage:
Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
X
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage or release the
X
electric parking brake.
If this does not release the electric parking brake:
Do not drive on.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake has overheated.
Allow the vehicle to cool down. Do not engage or release the
X
electric parking brake during this time.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X
When the vehicle has cooled down: switch the ignition off and
X
on again, then engage or release the electric parking brake.
! The warning lamp (yellow) lights up. In addition, the indicator
lamp (red) flashes for about 10 seconds after the electric parking
brake has been engaged or released. It then goes out or remains
lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
Switch the ignition off and on, and then engage the electric
X
parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
Shift the transmission to P with the button in the center console.
X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X