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(USA only)
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(Canada
only)
Parking
Brake
Inoperativ
e
When you engage or release the electronic parking brake, the
red indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flashes
and goes out after approx. 10 seconds. The yellow warning
lamp for the electronic parking brake comes on.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning.
X
Switch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release
electronic parking brake.
If the electronic parking brake cannot be engaged:
X
Shift the automatic transmission to park position P
(Y page 317).
X
Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using a
chock from the vehicle tool kit (Y page 450).
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only)
Service
See Oper.
Manual
S 600 and S 65 AMG only:
The brake system sensors are malfunctioning. The brake
system continues to function normally with full brake force
boost.
X
Continue driving with added caution.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only)
Check
Brake
Fluid
Level
There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Risk of accident!
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Do not drive any further.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
G
Warning!
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.
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Practical hints
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