2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 416

Practical hints What to do if ... Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution ; 3 The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while The self-diagnosis has not yet The indicator lamp will go out after driving the engine is running. been completed yet. a short distance at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph (20 km/h). (USA only) (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp You are driving with the comes on while driving and an parking brake set. acoustic warning sounds. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. Release the parking brake ( page 56). Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Apply the parking brake ( page 65). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 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. 415