2007 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 572

Practical hints What to do if ...? Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) The red brake warning There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser- Risk of accident! lamp comes on while the voir. Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe locaengine is running and an tion or as soon as it is safe to do so. acoustic warning sounds. Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 637). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. 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. 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. ! 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. 569