Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
;
(USA only)
The red brake warning
lamp comes on while
driving and you hear a
warning sound.
You are driving with the parking brake set. ̈ Release the parking brake (୴ page 45).
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(Canada only)
The red brake warning
lamp comes on while
driving.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser- ̈ Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehi-
voir.
cle and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add
brake fluid! This will not solve the prob-
lem.
Warning!
G
!
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.
Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi-
nated 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 en-
gine parts and the brake fluid catching fire.
You can be seriously burned.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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