Driving Instructions
Brakes
Warning!
If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance,
or you suspect that possible
damage to your vehicle has
occurred, you should turn on
the hazard flashers, carefully
slow down, and drive with
caution to an area which is a
safe distance from the
roadway.
Inspect the tires and under the
vehicle for possible damage. If
the vehicle or tires appear
unsafe, have it towed to the
nearest Mercedes-Benz or tire
dealer for repairs.
Power Assistance
Warning!
When the engine is not run
ning, the brake and steering
systems are without power
assistance. Under these circ
umstances, a much greater
effort is necessary to stop or
steer the vehicle.
Warning!
After driving in heavy rain for
some time without applying
the brakes or through water
deep enough to wet brake
components, the first braking
action may be somewhat re
duced and increased pedal
pressure may be necessary.
Be sure to maintain a safe
distance from vehicles in
front.
Resting your foot on the brake
pedal will cause excessive and
premature wear of the brake
pads.
It can also result in the brakes
overheating thereby signifi
cantly reducing their effective
ness. It may not be possible to
stop the car in sufficient time
to avoid an accident.
The condition of the parking brake
system is checked each time the
car is in the shop for the required
service.
If the parking brake is released and
the brake warning lamp in the
instrument cluster stays on, 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 reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer immediately.
All checks and service work on the
brake system should be carried out
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer.
Install only brake pads and brake
fluid recommended by Mercedes-
Benz.
Warning!
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.
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