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Operation
Driving instructions
To help prevent brake disk corrosion after
driving on wet road surfaces (particularly
salted roads), it is advisable to brake the
vehicle with considerable force prior to
parking. The heat generated serves to dry
the brakes.
If your brake system is normally only sub-
jected to moderate loads, you should occa-
sionally test the effectiveness of the
brakes by applying above-normal braking
pressure at higher speeds. This will also
enhance the grip of the brake pads.
If the parking brake is released and the
brake warning lamp in the instrument clus-
ter stays on, there is a malfunction in the
SBC brake system (
컄
page 90) or the
brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may
be the reason for low brake fluid in the res-
ervoir.
Have the brake system inspected by quali-
fied technicians immediately. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
All checks and service work on the brake
system should be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only install brake pads and brake fluid rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz.
After hard braking, it is advisable to drive
on for some time, rather than immediately
parking, so that the air stream will cool
down the brakes faster.
!
Be very careful not to endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
Refer to the description of the Brake
Assist System (BAS) (
컄
page 87).
Warning!
G
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake
fluid is used, the braking properties of the
vehicle can be degraded to an extent that
safe braking is substantially impaired. This
could result in an accident.
Be certain to read and observe the warning
notices on brake pad replacement
(
컄
page 380).
!
When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the load on the brakes
by shifting into a lower gear to use the
engine’s braking power. This helps pre-
vent overheating of the brakes and re-
duces brake pad wear.
Summary of Contents for E 320
Page 1: ...Bild in der Größe 215x70 mm einfügen Operator s Manual E Class Sedan ...
Page 2: ...Order No 6515 1117 13 Part No 211 584 84 83 USA Edition B 2005 Ê5 tts Ë 2115848483 ...
Page 3: ...E 320 E 320 4MATIC E 320 CDI E 500 E 500 4MATIC E 55 AMG ...
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Page 24: ...22 At a glance Cockpit ...
Page 26: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster ...
Page 33: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...
Page 61: ...59 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...
Page 194: ...192 Controls in detail Dual zone automatic climate control ...
Page 206: ...204 Controls in detail 4 zone automatic climate control ...
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Page 462: ...460 Technical data Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg ...
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