2006 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 347

Practical hints What to do if ...? Display Possible cause/consequence BRAKE PAD WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP BRAKE FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP Possible solution Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle in a safe location and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident. 2 ; (USA only) The brake pads have reached their wear limit. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. 3 (Canada only) 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. 346