Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 223

Display messages
$
(USA
J
only) (Canada
only)
Brake Immediately Brake Immediately
$
(USA
J
only) (Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid Check Brake Fluid
Level Level
#
Check Brake Pad Check Brake Pad
Wear Wear
G
mbrace Inoperative mbrace Inoperative
PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS is active.
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock
the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
X
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message
disappears.
Use the folding wheel chock (
X
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
You can restart the engine.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the $ (USA only)/J (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
G
WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of 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.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
X
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
X
specialist workshop.
Important functions of PRE-SAFE
safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Display messages
page 303), from the vehicle tool
Y
page 158).
Y
®
have failed. All other occupant
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Z