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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
SBC brake system
The SBC brake system combines a hydrau-
lic brake circuit with electronically con-
trolled brake servo assistance. You have
increased braking safety and improved
braking comfort.
Warning!
G
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated
in the speedometer display, for example by
the
;
(USA only) or
3
(Canada only)
indicator lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints”
section (
컄
page 326). Also read and ob-
serve the messages in the instrument clus-
ter multifunction display (
컄
page 347).
Warning!
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The SBC brake system requires electrical
power to operate.
A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply
or electrical system may impair brake sys-
tem operation and switch it into its emer-
gency operation mode. In such a case, the
red brake warning lamp (
컄
page 326)
comes on and warning messages
(
컄
page 347) appear in the multifunction
display while driving. To brake, the driver
must then apply significantly greater brake
pedal pressure and depress the pedal much
further to obtain the expected braking ef-
fect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the
brake pedal. Brakes are only applied to the
front wheels. Stopping distance is in-
creased!
If there is a malfunction in the SBC brake
system, we recommend that the vehicle be
transported with all wheels off the ground
using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly
equipment.
A tow bar must be used if circumstances do
not permit the use of the recommended
towing methods and the vehicle requires
towing with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is only permissible for distances
up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more infor-
mation, see “Towing the vehicle”
(
컄
page 408).
Summary of Contents for SL 55 AMG
Page 1: ...Operator s Manual SL Class...
Page 2: ...Order No 6515 3053 13 Part No 230 584 45 82 USA Edition A 2005 7 tMrU 2305844582...
Page 3: ...SL 500 SL 55 AMG SL 600 SL 65 AMG...
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Page 24: ...22 At a glance Cockpit...
Page 26: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 28: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 35: ...33 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...
Page 63: ...61 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...
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Page 184: ...182 Controls in detail Automatic climate control...
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Page 432: ...430 Technical data Weights Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg...
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