2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 222
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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220 Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions On-board computer and displays $ (USA only) J (Canada only) EBV, ABS, ESP Inoperative See Operator's Manual G Risk of accident EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) and therefore also PRE-SAFE® are not available due to a malfunction. BAS (Brake Assist) is also deactivated. The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. You are driving with the parking brake engaged. A warning tone also sounds. X Release the parking brake. # Brake Wear $ (USA only) ! (Canada only) Release Parking Brake $ (USA only) J (Canada only) Check Brake Fluid Level G Risk of accident There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In addition, the red warning lamp $(USA only) or J (Canada only) in the instrument cluster lights up 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