2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 260

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 258 Version: 2.11.8.1 258 What to do if ... Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions You are driving with the parking brake engaged. $ (USA only) J (Canada only) X Release the parking brake. The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and an acoustic warning sounds. $ (USA only) J (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while the engine is running. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. Risk of accident! X Do not drive any further. Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display (Y page 236). X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. the brake fluid catching fire. You can be seriously burned. Practical hints 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 G Warning! ! 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.