Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 433)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
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Brake fluid too low
Visit workshop There is insufficient brake fluid
in the reservoir. ̈ Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle in a
safe location or as soon as it is safe to do
so and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Do
not add brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
Warning!
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Driving with the message Brake fluid
too low Visit workshop 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.