Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 - Manual (Page 302)

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2 BRAKE WEAR
VISIT WORKSHOP! The brake pads have reached their wear
limit. ̈ Have the brake pads replaced as
soon as possible.
Except Canada:
;
Canada only:
3
BRAKE FLUID
VISIT WORKSHOP! There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser-
voir. ̈ Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle
and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add
brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Service Book-
let.
Warning!
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Driving with this message displayed can re-
sult in an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately. Don’t add brake fluid
before checking the brake system. Overfill-
ing the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and
the brake fluid catching fire. You can be se-
riously 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.