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Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions
F(USA
only)!(Canada
only)
ParkingParking BrakeBrake Inop‐Inop‐
erativeerative
The yellow ! warning lamp lights up. The red F (USA
only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-
voltage or undervoltage.
X
Rectify the cause of the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the drive system.
X
Engage or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking
brake:
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X
Engage or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied:
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow ! warning lamp lights up and the red F (USA
only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
X
Shift the selector lever to position P.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
$(USA
only)J(Canada
only)
Check Brake FluidCheck Brake Fluid
LevelLevel
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
A warning tone sounds. The $ (USA only)/J (Canada only)
warning lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
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 153).
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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