Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG User Manual
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
F
(USA only)
!
(Canada only)
Parking Brake
Inoperative
When you engage or release the electronic parking brake, the red
indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flashes and goes
out after approx. 10 seconds. The yellow warning lamp for the
electronic parking brake comes on.
The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning.
X
Switch ignition off and back on again, and engage or release
electronic parking brake.
If the electronic parking brake cannot be engaged:
X
Shift the transmission to park position
P (
X
Protect vehicle from rolling away while parked by using a chock
from the vehicle tool kit (
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Risk of accident!
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do
so.
X
Engage the electronic parking brake.
X
Do
not drive any further.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside
Assistance.
Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
G
Warning!
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.
!
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.
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Practical hints
BA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-US
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