Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 167)

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Turn On the Turn On the
Ignition to Ignition to
Release the Release the
Parking Brake Parking Brake
! The indicator lamp (red) flashes.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
X Switch on the ignition.
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J
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Check Brake Fluid Check Brake Fluid
Level Level
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In
addition, the J indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up and a warning tone sounds.
G WARNING
Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level Check Brake Fluid Level displayed
can result in 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 Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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 WARNING
Driving with the message Check Check Brake Brake Fluid Fluid Level 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.
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