2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 644

Practical hints What to do if ...? Display Check Brake Fluid Level Possible cause/consequence Possible solution There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser- Risk of accident! voir. Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Engage the electronic parking brake ( page 412). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. (USA only) (Canada only) Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Warning! G Driving with the message "Check Brake Fluid Level " 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. ! 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. 643