Mercedes-Benz 2005 E-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
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Brake wear
Visit workshop
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
̈ Brake pad thickness must be visually
inspected at the intervals specified in
the Maintenance Booklet.
̈ Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
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Reduced braking power
Depress brake
pedal fully
The SBC brake system is in emergency
operation mode. Considerably greater
brake pedal force is required and the
stopping distance is increased.
The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph
(90 km/h).
̈ Do not drive any further.
̈ Stop the vehicle and notify an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
̈ Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking the wheels with wheel
chocks or other sizable objects.
̈ Call for Roadside Assistance.
(USA only)
;
(Canada only)
3
Reduced braking power
Start engine
The battery has insufficient voltage and
cannot supply sufficient power to the
SBC brake system.
̈ Start the engine.
The message disappears when suffi-
cient voltage is available.