Mercedes-Benz 2004 ML 500 - Manual (Page 244)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
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The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser-
voir. ̈ Risk of accident! Carefully stop the
vehicle and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not
solve the problem.
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The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning sound. You are driving with the parking brake set. ̈ Release the parking brake
(
୴ page 47).
Warning!
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Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi-
nated can result in an accident. Have your
brake system checked immediately if the
brake warning lamp stays on. Don’t add
brake fluid before checking the brake sys-
tem. 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.
!
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.