2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 365
2006 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Practical hints What to do if ... Left display USA only: Right display Service brake Visit workshop Brakes overheated Drive on, but with even greater care Possible cause/consequence There are malfunctions, but the electro-hydraulic brake system is operating normally. The brake system is overheated due to an excessive load on the brakes. Possible solution Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ; Canada only: 3 Relieve the load on the brake system. Drive more smoothly and think ahead to avoid unnecessary braking. When driving down steep grades, shift into a lower gear to use the engine's braking power ( page 169). Cautiously continue driving so that the air stream will cool down the brakes. USA only: ; Canada only: Release parking brake You are driving with the parking brake set. Release the parking brake ( page 59). ! 364