Driv ing and pa rk ing, Driving tips – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2015 User Manual

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Limited braking performance on salt-

treated roads

If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt

residue may form on the brake discs and

brake pads. This can result in a significantly

longer braking distance.

Brake occasionally to remove any possible

salt residue. Make sure that you do not

endanger other road users when doing so.

Carefully depress the brake pedal and the

beginning and end of a journey.

Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle

ahead.

Servicing the brakes
!

If the brake warning lamp lights up in the

instrument cluster and you hear a warning

tone even though the parking brake has

been released, the brake fluid level may be

too low. Observe additional warning mes-

sages in the multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to

brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked immedi-

ately. This work should be carried out at a

qualified specialist workshop.

As the ESP

system operates automati-

cally, the engine and the ignition system

must be switched off (SmartKey in position

0 or 1 in the ignition lock or Start/Stop

button in position 0 or 1) when:

testing the parking brake on a brake

dynamometer.

you intend to have the vehicle towed with

the front axle raised.

Braking maneuvers triggered automatically

by ESP

may seriously damage the brake

system.

All checks and maintenance work on the

brake system must be carried out at a quali-

fied specialist workshop. Have this work car-

ried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter.

Have the brake pads replaced and the brake

fluid renewed at a qualified specialist work-

shop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-

ter.
If the brake system has only been subject to

moderate loads, you should test the function-

ality of your brakes at regular intervals. To do

so, depress the brake pedal firmly when driv-

ing at a high speed. This improves the grip of

the brake pads.
A description of Brake Assist (BAS):

(

page 72)

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only

have brake pads/linings installed on your

vehicle which have been approved for

Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which correspond

to an equivalent quality standard. Brake

pads/linings which have not been approved

for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not

of an equivalent quality could affect your vehi-

cle's operating safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only

use brake fluid that has been specially

approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz,

or which corresponds to an equivalent quality

standard. Brake fluid which has not been

approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or

which is not of an equivalent quality could

affect your vehicle's operating safety.

High performance and ceramic brake

system for AMG vehicles

The AMG brake systems are designed for

heavy loads. This may lead to noise when

braking. This will depend on:

speed

braking force

ambient conditions, e.g. temperature and

humidity

The wear of individual components of the

brake system, such as the brake pads/linings

or brake discs, depends on the individual driv-

ing style and operating conditions.
For this reason, it is impossible to state a

mileage that will be valid under all circum-

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