Warning/indicator
lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions
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and
F
Redelectric parking
brakeapplied indicator
lamp(USA) lights up
!
Electricparkingbrake
malfunctioningyellow
indicator lamplightsup
Vehicles with electric parking brake: thered and yellowelectric
parking brakeindicator lamps light up.
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Meaning of theindicator lamps:
R
The electric parking brakered indicator lamplights up: theelec‐
tric parking brakehas been applied.
R
The electric parking brakeyellowindicator lamplightsup: the
electric parking brakeismalfunctioning.
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Observe themessages on themultifunction display.
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Switchthe ignition offand backon.
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If thefault messagepersists,consult aqualified specialistwork‐
shop.
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If it is notpossible to release theelectric parking brake, do not
drivethe vehicle.
!
and
F
Redelectric parking
brakeapplied indicator
lamp(USA) flashes
!
Electricparkingbrake
malfunctioningyellow
indicator lamplightsup
Vehicles with electric parking brake: theelectric parking brakered
indicator lampflashes. The electric parkingbrake yellowindicator lamp
lightsup.
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Meaningofthe indicator lamps:
R
The electric parking brakered indicator lampflashes: theactiva‐
tion status of theelectric parking brakeisunknown.
R
The electric parking brakeyellowindicator lamplightsup: the
electric parking brakeismalfunctioning.
#
Observe themessages on themultifunction display.
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Switchthe ignition offand backon.
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Engage and release theelectric parking brakeusing theswitch
while depressing thebrake pedal.
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If thefault messagepersists,parkthe vehicle on levelground and
secureitagainstrolling away (/ page140).
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Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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When thered indicator lampflashes, thevehicle mustnot be
driven as thebrake system mayoverheat.
Displaymessages and warning and indicator lamps
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