Mercedes-Benz 2007 R 320 CDI, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem Possible cause/conse-
quence Suggested solution
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(Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp
comes on while driving and an
acoustic warning sounds. You are driving with the
parking brake set.
왘
Release the parking brake
(
컄
page 57).
There is insufficient brake fluid
in the reservoir.
왘
Risk of accident! Carefully stop the
vehicle in a safe location or as soon as
it is safe to do so.
왘
Apply the parking brake (
컄
page 66).
왘
Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 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.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the
brake system.Overfilling the brake fluid res-
ervoir 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.