Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor, Operator'S Manual

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179 Malfunction and indicator lamps
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
An on-board diagnostic connector is located in the
passenger compartment near the engine hood release,
allowing the accurate identification of system
malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble
codes.
Brake warning lamp
Except Canada
Canada only
With the key in steering lock position 2, the brake
warning lamp will come on. It should go out when the
engine is running.
The brake warning lamp will come on:
•
when there is insufficient brake fluid in the
reservoir (engine running and parking brake
released), or
• when the parking brake is set (engine running).
Note:
If you find that the minimum mark on the brake fluid
reservoir is reached, have the brake system checked for
brake pad thickness and leaks.
Warning!
Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated
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 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
seriously burned.