Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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Canada only:
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Release
parking brake
You are driving with the parking
brake set.
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Release parking brake (
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Canada only:
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Brake fluid
Visit workshop
There is insufficient brake fluid in
the reservoir.
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Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and notify
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do
not add brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
2
Brake wear
Visit workshop
The brake pads have reached their
wear limit.
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Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
Warning!
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Driving with the message
Brake fluid
Visit workshop displayed can result in an
accident. Have your brake system checked
immediately. Do not add brake fluid before
checking the brake system.
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.
!
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.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Maintenance
Booklet.