Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 274)

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The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red F (USA
only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Shift the transmission to P.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
F
(USA
only)
!
(Canada
only)
Turn On the Turn On the
Ignition to Ignition to
Release the Release the
Parking Brake Parking Brake
The red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
X Switch on the ignition.
$
(USA
only)
J
(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid Check Brake Fluid
Level Level
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the $ (USA only)/J (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
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 Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 190).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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Check Brake Pad Check Brake Pad
Wear Wear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G
Inoperative Inoperative
One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
X Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
Important functions of PRE-SAFE ® have failed. All other occupant
safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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