2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 376

Practical hints What to do if ... Display symbol USA only: Display message Release parking brake Possible cause/consequence You are driving with the parking brake set. Possible solution Release parking brake ( page 52). ; Canada only: ! USA only: ; Canada only: Brake fluid Visit workshop There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. 3 2 Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. Brake wear Visit workshop The brake pads have reached their wear limit. 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. ! Brake pad thickness must be visually checked by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet. Driving with the message Brake fluid Visit workshop 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. 375