Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 348)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution
;
(USA only)
3
(Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
You are driving with the parking brake set. ̈ Release the parking brake.
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(USA only)
3 (Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while the engine is
running and you hear a warning
sound.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir. ̈ Risk of accident! Do not drive any
further. Consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Center. Under no circum-
stances should you top up the brake
fluid. This will not solve the problem.
Warning!
G
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 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.