New brake discs and brakepads
New brakepads and brake discs only reach their
optimal braking effect after a few hundred miles
(a few hundred kilometers).
Until then, compensate for the reduced braking
effect by applying greater pressure to the brake
pedal. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom‐
mends that you only have brakepads and brake
discs which are approved by Mercedes-Benz
installed on your vehicle.
Other brake discs or brakepads may compromise
the safety of your vehicle.
Always replace all brake discs and brakepads on
an axle at the same time. Always install new
brakepads when replacing brake discs.
Parking brake
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WARNING Risk of skidding or an acci‐
dent by braking with the parking brake
If you have to brake your vehicle with the
parking brake, the braking distance is consid‐
erably longer and the wheels may lock. There
is an increased risk of skidding and/or acci‐
dent.
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Only brake the vehicle with the parking
brake if the service brake has failed.
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In this case, do not apply the parking
brake with too much force.
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If the wheels lock, immediately release
the parking brake as much as required
for the wheels to turn again.
When driving on wet roads or dirt-covered surfa‐
ces, road salt or dirt may get into the parking
brake. This causes corrosion and a reduction of
braking force.
In order to prevent this, drive with the parking
brake lightly applied from time to time.
When doing so, drive for a distance of approx‐
imately 300 ft at a maximum speed of 13 mph
(20 km/h).
The brake lights do not light up when you brake
the vehicle with the parking brake.
Information about driving on wet roads
Notes on hydroplaning
Hydroplaning can occur on the road surface
above a certain water level.
Observe the following notes in the event of heavy
rainfall or conditions in which hydroplaning may
occur:
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Reduce your speed
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Avoid tire ruts
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Avoid sudden steering movements
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Brake carefully
Notes on crossing water on the roads
Water entering the vehicle can damage the drive
system, the electrical system and the transmis‐
sion.
If you have to drive through water, observe the
following notes:
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The water level of standing water may not be
above the lower edge of the front bumper.
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You may drive no faster than walking pace.
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Vehicles driving in front or approaching from
the opposite direction can create waves,
which can cause the maximum permissible
water level to be exceeded.
After passing through water, the brakes have a
reduced braking effect. Brake the vehicle care‐
fully, taking into account the traffic situation,
until the full braking effect is restored.
Information about driving in winter
Vehicles with automatic transmissions may roll in
neutral position
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for only a short time. Allowing
the wheels to roll for longer, e.g. when towing,
causes transmission damage.
If the vehicle threatens to skid, or cannot be stop‐
ped when traveling at a low speed, you can stabi‐
lize the vehicle using the following measures:
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Shift the automatic transmission to neutral
position
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.
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Try to maintain control of the vehicle using
corrective steering.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery roads.
Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking
maneuvers.
Have your vehicle winterized at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop in good time at the onset of win‐
ter.
Observe the notes on snow chains
(
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page 205).
Regularly check the vehicle and remove snow or
ice when traveling in wintry conditions.
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