Driv ing and pa rki ng, Driving tips – Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2015 Owners Manual User Manual

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AMG high-performance composite

brake system

The AMG high-performance compound brake

system and the AMG ceramic high-perform-

ance compound brake system are designed

for high loads. This may lead to noise when

braking. This will depend on:

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Speed

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Braking force

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Environmental conditions, such as temper-

ature 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-

stances. An aggressive driving style will lead

to high wear. You can obtain further informa-

tion about this from your authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only

reach their optimum braking effect after sev-

eral hundred kilometers of driving. Compen-

sate for this by applying greater force to the

brake pedal. Keep this in mind, and adapt

your driving and braking accordingly during

this break-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in corre-

spondingly high brake wear. Observe the

brake wear warning lamp in the instrument

cluster and note any brake status messages

in the multifunction display. Especially for

high performance driving, it is important to

maintain and have the brake system checked

regularly.

Driving on wet roads

Hydroplaning

If water has accumulated to a certain depth

on the road surface, there is a danger of

hydroplaning occurring, even if:

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you drive at low speeds.

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the tires have adequate tread depth.

For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in

conditions in which hydroplaning may occur,

you must drive in the following manner:

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lower your speed.

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avoid ruts.

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brake carefully.

Driving on flooded roads
!

Do not drive through flooded areas.

Check the depth of any water before driving

through it. Drive slowly through standing

water. Otherwise, water may enter the

vehicle interior or the engine compartment.

This can damage the electronic compo-

nents in the engine or the automatic trans-

mission. Water can also be drawn in by the

engine's air suction nozzles and this can

cause engine damage.

Winter driving

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WARNING

If you shift down on a slippery road surface in

an attempt to increase the engine's braking

effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.

There is an increased danger of skidding and

accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-

ing on a slippery road surface.

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DANGER

If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate

ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases

such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the

vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle

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