Mercedes-Benz 2006 CLS-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
!
Release parking
brake
You are driving with the parking brake
set.
̈ Release the parking brake
(
page 51).
T
Reduced braking power
Depress brake
pedal fully
The electro-hydraulic brake system is in
emergency operation mode. Consider-
ably 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 in a safe location and
notify an authorized 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
electro-hydraulic brake system.
̈ Start the engine.
The message disappears when suffi-
cient voltage is available.