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2
Brake wear
Visit workshop
The brake pads have reached their
wear limit.
̈ Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
; (USA only)
! (Canada only)
Release parking
brake
You are driving with the parking brake
set.
̈ Release the parking brake (୴ page 50).
3
Brake fluid
Visit workshop
There is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir.
̈ Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle in a safe
location or as soon as it is safe to do so
and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will
not solve the problem.
Warning! G
Driving with the message “
Brake fluid
Visit workshop
” displayed can result in
an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately. Do not add brake flu-
id before checking the brake system. Over-
filling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and
the brake fluid catching fire. You can be se-
riously 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.