2011 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 395
2011 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Display messages Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 393 (USA only) ! (Canada only) Pkg Brake Inoperative If it is not possible to apply the electric parking brake: X Shift the transmission to P. X Use the folding wheel chock (Y page 464) from the vehicle tool kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. F (USA only) ! (Canada only) Turn On the Ignition to Release the Parking Brake The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights up. You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched off. X Key: turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock. X KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition. $ (USA only) J (Canada only) Service See Oper. Manual There is a malfunction in the system. The brake system continues to operate normally. X Drive on carefully. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. $ (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 Apply the parking brake. X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X Do not add brake fluid. This will not rectify the malfunction. Z On-board computer and displays F The yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for approximately 10 seconds after application or release F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only). It then goes out or remains lit. The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. X Switch the ignition off and on, and then apply the electric parking brake.
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