Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011, Operator'S Manual

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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
The red
F
(USA only)/
!
(Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are performing an emergency stop using the electric parking
brake (
Y
page 317).
X
After the emergency stop: release the electric parking brake
lever.
The red
F
(USA only)/
!
(Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes, the yellow
F
(USA only)/
!
(Canada only) warning
lamp illuminates and a warning tone sounds.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning and the braking effect
is restricted.
While the vehicle is in motion:
X
Release the electric parking brake lever.
While the vehicle is stationary:
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X
Release the electric parking brake manually.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X
Shift the transmission to P.
X
Use the folding wheel chock (
Y
page 464) from the vehicle tool
kit to secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages
On-board computer and displays