Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 351)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
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The red brake warning lamp
comes on when the engine is
running and an acoustic warning
sounds. You are driving with the parking brake
set. ̈ Release the parking brake ( ୴ page 53).
The red brake warning lamp
comes on when the engine is
running. There is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir. Risk of accident!
̈ Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe loca-
tion or as soon as it is safe to do so.
̈ Apply the parking brake ( ୴ page 59).
̈ Read and observe messages in the dis-
play (
୴ page 360).
̈ Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve
the problem.
Warning!
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Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi-
nated can result in an accident. Have your
brake system checked immediately if the
brake warning lamp stays on.
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 catch-
ing 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.