Mercedes-Benz Coupe Operator's Manual page 167

Display messages
F
(USA
!
only) (Canada
only)
Turn On the Turn On the
Ignition to Ignition to
Release the Release the
Parking Brake Parking Brake
F
(USA
J
only) (Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid Check Brake Fluid
Level Level
#
Check Brake Pad Check Brake Pad
Wear Wear
G
WARNING
Driving with the message
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.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
! The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
X
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In
addition, the J indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up and a warning tone sounds.
G
WARNING
Driving with the message
can result in 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.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Check Brake Check Brake Fluid Fluid Level Level
Displays and operation
Check Brake Fluid Level Check Brake Fluid Level
displayed can result in an accident. Have
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displayed
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