Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 155)

G 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.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: a function or
performance test may only be carried out
on a two-axle dynamometer. If you are
planning to have the vehicle tested on such
a dynamometer, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to obtain further
information first. Otherwise, the drive train
or the brake system may suffer damage.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP ®
system operates automatically, the engine
and the ignition must be switched off
(SmartKey in position
0 or 1 in the ignition
lock or Start/Stop button in position 0 or
1) while the parking brake is being tested
on a brake dynamometer.
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP
® may seriously damage the brake
system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP ®
system operates automatically, 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:
R testing the parking brake on a brake
dynamometer.
R
you intend to have the vehicle towed with
the front axle raised.
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP
® may seriously damage the brake
system.
If your brake system is only subjected to
moderate loads, you should regularly test
your brake system's function by forcefully
depressing the brake pedal when driving at
high speed. This will give the brake pads
better grip.
G Warning
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
You can find a description of Brake Assist
(BAS) on (
Y page 62).
High-performance brake system for
AMG vehicles
The high-performance brake system is only
installed on the C 63 AMG.
G
Warning
New vehicle brake pads and discs, and
replacement brake pads and discs may take
several hundred miles of driving until they
provide optimum braking efficiency. Until that
time, you may need to use increased brake
pedal pressure while braking. Please be aware
of this and adjust your driving and braking
accordingly during this break-in period.
Excessive high-demand braking will cause
correspondingly high brake wear. Please be
attentive to the brake warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and brake condition
messages in the multifunction display.
Especially for high performance driving, it is
important to maintain and have the brake
system checked regularly.
The high-performance brake system is
designed for heavy loads. This may lead to
noise when braking. This will depend on:
R
speed
R
braking force
R
environmental conditions, such as
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
driving style and operating conditions.
Driving tips
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Driving and parking
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