2008 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 378

Practical hints What to do if ...? Problem Possible cause/consequence The red brake warning You are driving with the parking brake set. lamp comes on while the engine is running and an acoustic warning sounds. Suggested solution Release the parking brake ( page 130). ; (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. tion or as soon as it is safe to do so. Depress the parking brake ( page 134). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Warning! G 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. 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. ! 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. 377