2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 253
2003 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause (Canada only) except Canada) You are driving with the parking brake set, The red brake warning lamp lights up while driving and you or hear a warning sound. there is a malfunction in the SBC brake system. The red brake warning lamp lights up while driving There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. Release the parking brake ( page 41). Read and observe messages in the display ( page 257). Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Suggested solution 3 ; Warning! G 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. ! 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. 253
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