Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Service brake
Visit
workshop
There are malfunctions, but the
electro-hydraulic brake system is
operating normally.
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Brakes overheated
Drive on, but with
even greater care
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 169).
̈ Cautiously continue driving so that the air
stream will cool down the brakes.
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Release
parking brake
You are driving with the parking
brake set.
̈ Release the parking brake ( page 59).