Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL 500, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
VISIT WORKSHOP The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
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Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
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(USA only)
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(Canada only)
BRAKE FLUID
VISIT WORKSHOP There is insufficient brake fluid in the res-
ervoir.
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Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle in a
safe location and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake
fluid! This will not solve the problem.
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of accident.
Warning!
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Driving with the message
BRAKE FLUID
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 serious-
ly 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.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Maintenance
Booklet.