2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 239
2011 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Symbol messages Brake Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the brake pedal travel is longer. The stopping distance is increased. The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph (90 km/h). X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Do not drive any further. X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. The electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the brake pedal travel is longer. The stopping distance is increased. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Do not drive any further. X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. 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 electrohydraulic 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 237 # Reduced Brake Effect Depress brake pedal fully. $ (USA only) J (Canada only) Reduced Brake Effect Service Required G Warning! Driving while one of the previous messages is displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. If the electro-hydraulic brake system enters its emergency operation mode, the driver must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further than normal to obtain braking effect. Z Practical hints
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