Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
F
(USA
only)
J
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only)
Please Release
Parking Brake
You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also
sounds.
X
Release the parking brake.
$
(USA
only)
J
(Canada
only)
Brake Immediately
A malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS is active.
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock
the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
X
Paying attention to the traffic situation, immediately depress the
brake pedal firmly and hold until the display message
disappears.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 167).
You can restart the engine.
$
(USA
only)
J
(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the
$
(USA only)/
J
(Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
G
WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 167).
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
#
Check Brake Pad
Wear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
G
mbrace Inoperative
One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
X
Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Display messages
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On-board computer and displays
Z