2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 89

Safety and Security Driving safety systems Electro-hydraulic brake system Warning! The electro-hydraulic brake system combines a hydraulic brake circuit with electronically controlled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking safety and improved braking comfort. Warning! G The electro-hydraulic 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 emergency operation mode. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp ( page 334) comes on and warning messages ( page 361) appear in the multifunction display 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 electro-hydraulic 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, see "Towing the vehicle" ( page 421). G Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated in the speedometer display, for example by the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) indicator lamp. Refer to the "Practical hints" section ( page 334). Also read and observe the messages in the instrument cluster multifunction display ( page 361). 88