Mercedes-Benz 2006 E-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
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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 electrohydraulic 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 as soon as it is safe
to do so 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
electrohydraulic brake system.
̈ Start the engine ( page 50).
The message disappears when suffi-
cient voltage is available.
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Brake pad thickness must be visually
inspected by a qualified technician at
the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Booklet.