Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 188)

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Braking
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
$
(USA
only)
J
(Canada
only)
The red brake
system
warning lamp
comes on
while the
engine is
running. A
warning tone
also sounds.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
Driving with the red warning lamp displayed could lead to 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 immediately.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display (
Y
page 161).
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
F
(USA
only)
!
(Canada
only)
The indicator
lamp for the
electric
parking brake
flashes and/
or the yellow
warning lamp
for the
electric
parking brake
lights up.
The electric parking brake is temporarily malfunctioning or
defective.
G WARNING
In this condition, the vehicle is only of limited roadworthiness. This
can lead to an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
G WARNING
Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on. 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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Displays and operation
On-bo
ard
comput
er
and
displays