Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2005 - Manual (Page 90)

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Safety and Security
Performance enhancement system
Automatic mode
This mode should be used for normal driv-
ing conditions.
̈ Slide the Airbrake switch 4 to
position 2.
With the ignition on the Airbrake
swings upwards to an angle of 5° and
then returns to its initial position.
When the vehicle exceeds a speed of
60 mph (95 km/h), the Airbrake
swings up to an angle of 10°.
Rapid braking
If you need to brake in an emergency from
a speed of more than 60 mph (95 km/h),
the Airbrake automatically swings upwards
to an angle of 62°.
This allows you to achieve the best possi-
ble braking performance in an emergency.
Warning!
G
Hard braking activates the Airbrake which
may block the view through the interior rear
view mirror. In this case, monitor the traffic
behind you through the exterior rear view
mirrors.