Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …
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Service brake
Visit
workshop There are malfunctions, but the SBC
brake system is operating normally.
왘
Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
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Brakes overheated
Drive carefully
The brake system is overheated due
to an excessive load on the brakes. 왘 Relieve the load on the brake system.
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Drive more smoothly and think ahead to avoid
unnecessary braking.
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When driving down steep grades, shift into a
lower gear to use the engine’s braking power
(
컄 page 166).
왘 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.
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Release the parking brake (
컄
page 57).