2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 383

Practical hints What to do if ... Display symbol (USA only) Display messages Reduced braking power Visit workshop Possible cause The SBC brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerable brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased. Possible solution Continue driving with added caution. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ; 3 (Canada only) Service brake Visit workshop Brake overheated Drive carefully There are malfunctions, but the SBC brake system is operating normally. The brake system is overheated due to an excessive load on the brakes. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Relieve the load on the brake system. Drive more smoothly and think ahead to avoid unnecessary braking. When driving down slopes, shift into a lower gear to use the engine's braking power ( page 176). Cautiously continue driving so that the air stream will cool down the brakes. Release parking brake You are driving with the parking brake set. Release the parking brake ( page 48). 381