2004 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 326

Practical hints What to do if ... Display symbol Display messages Brake wear Visit workshop! Possible cause The brake pads have reached their wear limit. Possible solution Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected at the intervals specified in the Service Booklet. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. 2 T Brake malfunction Stop vehicle The SBC brake system is in the emergency operation mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased. Do not exceed a speed of 55 mph (90 km/h). Do not drive any further. Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Significantly greater force must be applied to the brake pedal. Call for Roadside Assistance. Start the engine. The message disappears when sufficient voltage is available Except Canada: ; 3 Canada only: Reduced braking effect Start engine! Longer stopping dist. Start engine! The battery has insufficient voltage and cannot supply sufficient power to the SBC brake system. 326