Mercedes-Benz 2006 SLR Unlimited Automobile User Manual


 
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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 170).
̈ Cautiously continue driving so that the air
stream will cool down the brakes.
Release
parking brake
You are driving with the parking
brake set.
̈ Release the parking brake (page 50).
Service brake
Visit
workshop
There are malfunctions, but the
electrohydraulic brake system
is operating normally.
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center im-
mediately.