2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 78
2003 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Driving safety systems The SBC brake system is automatically activated when you: unlock the vehicle with the key or the KEYLESS-GO* open the driver's or passenger door turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, press start/stop button on selector lever once depress the brake pedal release the parking brake Warning! G The SBC brake system requires electrical power to operate. A malfunction in the vehicle's power supply or electrical system may impair brake system operation and switch it into its limp-home (emergency operation) mode. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp ( page 291) and warning messages in the instrument cluster ( page 305) light up while driving. To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes are only applied to the front wheels. Stopping distance is increased! If there is a malfunction in the SBC brake system, we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. A tow bar must be used if circumstances do not permit the use of the recommended towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground. Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more information, refer to "Towing the vehicle" ( page 348). 78