Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
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Parking Brake Inopera-
tive
* A malfunction has occurred in the system; the parking brake is inop‐
erative.
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system mal‐
function
If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics
may be impaired.
#
Drive on carefully.
#
Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
#
Park the vehicle on a level surface only and secure it against
rolling away.
#
Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission
to position
j
.
#
Have the brake system checked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop immediately.
!
Incline Too Steep See
Operator's Manual
* The on-board electrical system voltage is low or a malfunction has
occurred in the system; the holding force may not be sufficient for
the incline.
&
WARNING Risk of accident if the electrical parking brake
has insufficient holding force
If the electrical parking brake does not have sufficient holding
force on a steep incline, the vehicle may roll away.
#
Park the vehicle on a level surface only and secure it
against rolling away.
#
Shift the automatic transmission to position
j
.
Observe the notes on parking the vehicle (
/
page 137).
!
Parking Brake See Oper-
ator's Manual
* The on-board electrical system voltage is low or a malfunction has
occurred in the system; the closing force may not be sufficient for
the incline.
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system mal‐
function
If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics
may be impaired.
#
Drive on carefully.
#
Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
#
Park the vehicle on a level surface only and secure it against
rolling away.
#
Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission
to position
j
.
#
Have the brake system checked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop immediately.
290 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps