Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
3
;
(Canada only)
(USA only)
The red brake warning lamp
lights up while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
You are driving with the parking brake set.
왘
Release the parking brake (
컄
page 46).
The red brake warning lamp
lights up while driving. There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser-
voir.
왘
Risk of accident! Carefully stop the
vehicle and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add
brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
Warning!
G
Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi-
nated can result in an accident. Have your
brake system checked immediately if the
brake warning lamp stays on. Don’t add
brake fluid before checking the brake sys-
tem. 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.
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