
Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
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WARNING Risk of an accident if the EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) malfunctions
If the EBD malfunctions, the wheels may lock during braking.
The braking characteristics may be impaired.
The braking distance can increase in emergency situations.
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Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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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 braking
characteristics may be impaired.
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Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, pay-
ing attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue
driving under any circumstances.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Do not add brake fluid.
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Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic condi-
tions. Do not continue driving!
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Brake warning lamp (red)
(USA)
*Only in the USA: The brake system red warning lamp lights up while the
engine is on.
Possible cause:
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The brakepads 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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Drive on carefully.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Restraint system warning
lamp
*The red restraint system warning lamp is on while the vehicle is
switched on.
The restraint system is malfunctioning.
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WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint
system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintention-
ally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
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Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
326 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps