Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual

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Practical hints

What to do if …

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Possible cause/consequence

Possible solution

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Brake
Service
Required

There are malfunctions, but the
electro-hydraulic brake system is
operating normally.

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

Brakes Overheated
Drive on, but with
even greater care

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

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Relieve the load on the brake system:

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Drive more smoothly and think ahead to
avoid unnecessary braking.

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

page 179).

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

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Release
Parking Brake

You are driving with the parking
brake set.

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Release the parking brake (

page 63).

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