Mercedes-Benz 2003 E 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Except Canada:
;
Canada only:
3
Reduced braking effect
Visit workshop!
Increased braking dis-
tance
Visit workshop!
The SBC brake system is in the limp-home
(emergency operation) mode. Consider-
able brake pedal force is required and the
stopping distance is increased.
̈ Continue driving with added caution.
̈ Adjust driving to be consistent with
reduced braking responsiveness.
Brake fluid
Visit workshop!
There is insufficient brake fluid in the reser-
voir.
̈ Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle
and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add
brake fluid! This will not solve the
problem.
Except Canada:
;
Canada only:
3
Service brake
Visit workshop!
There are malfunctions, but the SBC brake
system is operating normally.
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
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