Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 92

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp
The brake pad wear indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster comes on when
the key in the steering lock is turned to
position 2 and goes out when the
engine is running.
If the indicator lamp lights up during
braking, this indicates that the front
wheel brake pads are worn down.
Have the brake system checked at your
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer
as soon as possible.
Brake Warning Lamp
The brake warning lamp will come on:
•
when there is insufficient brake
fluid in the reservoir (engine
running and parking brake
released)
•
when the parking brake is set
(engine running)
If you find that the minimum mark on
the brake fluid reservoir is reached,
have the brake system checked for
brake pad thickness and leaks.
To test the brake warning lamp, turn
key in steering lock to position 2. the
brake warning lamp comes on, and
should go out when the engine is
running.
Warning!
Driving with the brake warning
lamp on can result in an accident.
Have your brake system checked
immediately if the brake warning
lamp stays on. Don't 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.
Flexible Service System (FSS)
The FSS permits a flexible service
schedule that is directly related to the
operating conditions of the vehicle.
The symbol or appears in
the speedometer display field prior to
the next suggested service.
Depending on operating conditions
throughout the year, the next service is
calculated and displayed in days or
distance remaining.
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