2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 224
2011 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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222 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is active. A tone may also sound at regular intervals. The tone becomes louder if you attempt to lock the vehicle. You cannot start the engine. X Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message disappears. X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away before you leave it (Y page 289). You can restart the engine. On-board computer and displays $(USA only) J(Canada only) Brake Immediately $(USA only) J(Canada only) Check Brake Fluid Level G Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. Additionally, the red $ (USA only)/ J (Canada only) warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. X Engage the parking brake. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X Do not add brake fluid. This will not rectify the malfunction. 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. G Warning Lights i Display messages about LEDs: This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.