2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 364

Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution Release the parking brake ( page 52). ; (USA only) The red brake warning You are driving with the parking brake lamp comes on while driv- set. 3 (Canada only) ing and you hear a warning sound. The red brake warning There is insufficient brake fluid in the lamp comes on while driv- reservoir. ing. 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. 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. 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. 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. 363