Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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(USA only)
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(Canada only)
Release
Parking brake
You are driving with the parking brake
set.
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Release the parking brake
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2
Brake wear
Visit workshop
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
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Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
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(USA only)
3
(Canada only)
Brake fluid
Visit workshop
There is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir.
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Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and
notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Do not add brake fluid! This
will not solve the problem.
Warning!
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Driving with the message
Brake fluid
Visit workshop. 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 re-
sult 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.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
inspected by a qualified technician at
the intervals specified in the Mainte-
nance Booklet.