Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 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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Service brake
Visit
workshop

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

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

Brakes overheated
Drive on, but with
even greater care

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 169).

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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 59).

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