Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 221)

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Check Brake Pad
Wear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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(USA
only)
J
(Canada
only)
Release Parking
Brake
You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also
sounds.
X Release the parking brake
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(USA
only)
J
(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
G Risk of accident
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
Additionally, the red $ (USA only)/ J (Canada only)
warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning
tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not add brake fluid. This will not correct the malfunction.
G WARNING
Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level 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
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned.
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