Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
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Reduced
braking power!
Depress brake
pedal fully!
The electro-hydraulic 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 in a safe location or 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 oth-
er sizable objects.
̈ Call for Roadside Assistance.
USA only:
;
Canada only:
3
Reduced
brake effect
Start engine
The battery has insufficient voltage
and cannot supply sufficient power
to the electro-hydraulic brake sys-
tem.
̈ Start the engine.
The message disappears when sufficient
voltage is available.
Warning! G
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon-
sciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated.