Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 362)

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2 BRAKE PAD WEAR
VISIT WORKSHOP The brake pads have reached their wear
limit. ̈ Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
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(USA only)
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(Canada only)
BRAKE FLUID
VISIT WORKSHOP There is insufficient brake fluid in the res-
ervoir. ̈ Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and no-
tify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve
the problem.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of accident.
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. Don 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 serious-
ly 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.