2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 238

An on-board diagnostic connector is located in the passenger compartment near to the parking brake pedal, allowing the accurate identification of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes. Brake warning lamp BRAKE Warning! 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. Don't 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. Note: Except Canada Canada only If you find that the minimum mark on the brake fluid reservoir is reached, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. When the brake warning lamp and message appear while the engine is running, this means: • there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir (engine running and parking brake released), or • the parking brake is set (engine running). Malfunction and indicator lamps Instruments and controls Operation Driving 235 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index