What to do if …
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
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J (Canada only)
There is a malfunction in the electro-hydraulic brake system.
There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
The red brake warning Risk of accident!
lamp comes on while
X Do not drive any further. Stop the vehicle in a safe location as
the engine is running
and an acoustic
warning sounds.
soon as it is safe to do so.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Read and observe messages that may appear in the
multifunction display (Y page 226).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
G Warning!
the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned.
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.
! 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.
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result
in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and
Safety systems
Problem
Possible causes/consequences andM Solutions
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The red seat belt The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passenger to fasten
telltale comes
on for a
maximum of
your seat belts before driving off.
X Fasten your seat belts.
Regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened or not, the seat
belt telltale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds after
starting the engine.
6
seconds after
starting the
engine.
7
The red seat belt You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt.
telltale comes
on. In addition
you hear a
X Fasten your seat belt.
The warning chime stops sounding.
warning chime
for a maximum
of 6 seconds
after starting the
engine.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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