Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual

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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display

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If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for

brake pad thickness and leaks.

Display messages

Possible cause/consequence

Possible solution

;

(USA only)

3

(Canada only)

Brake Service

Required

There are malfunctions, but the electro-
hydraulic brake system is operating nor-
mally.

X

Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.

;

(USA only)

3

(Canada only)

Brakes Overheated

Drive on, but with

even greater care.

The brake system is overheated due to an
excessive load on the brakes.

Relieve the load on the brake system:

X

Drive more smoothly and think ahead to avoid
unnecessary braking.

X

When driving down steep grades, shift into a
lower gear to use the engine’s braking power
(

Y

page 120).

X

Cautiously continue driving so that the air
stream will cool down the brakes.

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(USA only)

!

(Canada only)

Release Parking

Brake

You are driving with the parking brake
engaged.

X

Release the parking brake.

Practical hints

Z

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