Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
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Except Canada:
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Canada only:
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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.
Incr.
braking distance
Start engine!
The battery has insufficient voltage
and cannot supply sufficient power
to the SBC brake system.
̈ Start the engine.
The message disappears when sufficient
voltage is available.
Brakes overheated!
Drive carefully!
The brake system is overheated due
to an excessive load on the brakes.
̈ Relieve the load on the brake system.
̈ Drive more smoothly and think ahead to
avoid unnecessary braking.
̈ When driving down steep grades, shift into a
lower gear to use the engine’s braking power
(
page 139).
̈ Cautiously continue driving so that the air
stream will cool down the brakes.