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Warning/indicator
lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions
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Brakewarning lamp(red)
(USA)
The brakesystemred warning lamplightsupwhile theengine is on.
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Possible causes:
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The brakeforce boosting is malfunctioning.
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The EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution) is malfunctioning.
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Thereisnot enough brakefluid in thebrake fluid reservoir.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injuryifbrake forceboosting
is malfunctioning
If brakeforce boosting is malfunctioning, increased brakepedal
forcemay be necessaryfor braking.The braking characteristics
maybeimpaired. The brakingdistance can increase in emergency
braking situations.
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Stop in asafelocation immediately.Donot continue driving.
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Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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WARNING Risk of an accident if theEBD (electronic brake
forcedistribution) malfunctions
If theEBD malfunctions, thewheels maylockduring braking.
The braking characteristicsmay be impaired.
The brakingdistance can increase in emergency situations.
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Stop in asafelocation immediately.Donot continue driving.
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Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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WARNING Risk of an accident duetolow brakefluid level
If thebrake fluid levelistoo low, thebraking effect and thebrak‐
ing characteristicsmay be impaired.
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Pull overand stop thevehicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention to road and trafficconditions. Do notcon‐
tinue driving under anycircumstances.
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Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
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Do notadd brakefluid.
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Stop thevehicle immediately in accordance withthe trafficcondi‐
tions. Do notcontinuedriving.
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Consultaqualified specialistworkshop.
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Brakewarning lamp(red)
(USA)
Onlyinthe USA: The brakesystemred warning lamplightsupwhile the
engine is on.
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Possible cause:
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The brakepads have reached their wear limit.
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WARNING Risk of accident duetorestricted braking power
When thebrake pads have reached their wear limit,the braking
powermay be restricted.
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