Brakes, Motion, see, Vehicle is in motion, see – Mercedes-Benz 2011 E Class Sedan User Manual

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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

Brakes

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the vehicle is
moving. A warning tone
also sounds.

You are driving with the parking brake engaged.

X

Release the parking brake.
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases.

$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.

G

Risk of accident

The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking
characteristics may be affected.

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

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.

$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.

G

Risk of accident

There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir.

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 immediately.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.

Do not add brake fluid. This will not rectify the problem.

G

Warning

Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated 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.

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