Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 381)

380
Practical hints
What to do if …
Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
2
Brake Wear The brake pads have reached their
wear limit. ̈ Have the brake pads replaced as soon as pos-
sible.
Warning!
G
Have brake pad replacement and other work
on the electro-hydraulic brake system
carried out by qualified technicians only.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for further information.
The electro-hydraulic brake system must be
deactivated prior to working on the system.
High pressure is intermittently built up in the
system as part of its automatic self-test.
In addition, the system is automatically
activated when the vehicle is unlocked by
remote control, when the driver or passen-
ger door is opened, when the SmartKey in
the starter switch is turned to position 1 or
the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button is
pressed once, when the brake pedal
is depressed or when the parking brake is
released. Failure to deactivate the system
prior to maintenance will cause brake pis-
tons to extend and brake fluid to leak, which
may result in injuries (contusions and acid
burns). Extended brake pistons may also
cause injury.
! Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.