Mercedes-Benz 2007 SLK 350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
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Check
brake fluid level
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.
̈ Turn off the engine.
̈ Apply the parking brake (page 59).
̈ Do not drive any further.
̈ Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
2
Brake wear
The brake pads have reached their
wear limit.
̈ Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
Warning! G
Driving with the message
Check brake
fluid level
displayed can result in an
accident. Have your brake system checked
immediately. 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.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.