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Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
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WARNING Risk of accident if the electrical parking brake
has insufficient holding force
If the electrical parking brake does not have sufficient holding
force on a steep incline, the vehicle may roll away.
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Park the vehicle on a level surface only and secure it
against rolling away.
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Vehicle with automatic transmissions: shift the transmis‐
sion to position
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Vehicles with manual transmissions: shift to first gear.
Observe the notes on parking the vehicle (
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page 146).
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Parking brake See Own-
er's Manual
* The on-board voltage is low or a malfunction has occurred in the
system; the closing force may not be sufficient for the incline.
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WARNING Risk of an accident due to a brake system mal‐
function
If the brake system is malfunctioning, braking characteristics
may be impaired.
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Drive on carefully.
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Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Park the vehicle on a level surface only and secure it against
rolling away.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission: shift the transmission
to position
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.
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Vehicles with manual transmission: engage first gear.
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Have the brake system checked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop immediately.
Check brake pads See
Owner's Manual
* The brake pads have reached their wear limit.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to restricted braking power
When the brake pads have reached their wear limit, the braking
power may be restricted.
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Drive on carefully.
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Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check brake fluid level
* There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
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WARNING Risk of an accident due to low brake fluid level
If the brake fluid level is too low, the braking effect and the brak‐
ing characteristics may be impaired.
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