Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC 2021, Руководство оператора

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Checking the brakepad thickness
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Bring the vehicle and wheels into a suitable
position so that you can position the gauge.
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The position to place gauge 3 depends on
the equipment. Depending on the brake cali‐
per used, correct point 3 is either in the
middle or at the side on the upper end of the
brakepad.
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Switch off the engine.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
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Take the gauge out of the vehicle document
wallet in the glove box.
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Place the gauge between the wheel's spokes
in position 3 on the brakepad.
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Hold the gauge vertically to the brake disc
and slide measuring pin 2 onto brake disc
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Check which color field 4 the arrow on
measuring pin is pointing to.
Green: the brakepad thickness is sufficient.
Red: the brakepad thickness is not sufficient.
Have the brakepads checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Make sure the wheels are suitably posi‐
tioned.
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In the case of perforated brake discs, do
not put the measuring pin on one of the
bores in the brake disc.
Cleaning and care
Notes on washing the vehicle in a car wash
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
reduced braking effect after washing the
vehicle
The braking effect is reduced after washing
the vehicle.
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After the vehicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until the braking
effect has been fully restored.
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in cer‐
tain situations:
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Active Brake Assist
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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HOLD function
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Active Parking Assist
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