Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 356)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
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Release
parking brake You are driving with the parking
brake set. ̈ Release parking brake ( ୴ page 49).
2
Brake wear
Visit workshop The brake pads have reached their
wear limit. ̈ Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
3
Brake fluid
Visit workshop There is insufficient brake fluid in
the reservoir. ̈ Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and notify
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do
not add brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
Warning!
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Driving with this message displayed can re-
sult in an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately. Do not add brake flu-
id before checking the brake system.
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can re-
sult in spilling brake fluid on hot engine
parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You
can be seriously burned.
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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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Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Maintenance
Booklet.