2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 351

Practical hints What to do if ... Problem USA only: Possible cause/consequence The red brake warning lamp You are driving with the parking brake comes on when the engine is set. running and an acoustic warning sounds. The red brake warning lamp comes on when the engine is running. Suggested solution Release the parking brake ( page 53). ; Canada only: 3 There is insufficient brake fluid in the Risk of accident! reservoir. Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Apply the parking brake ( page 59). Read and observe messages in the display ( page 360). 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. 350