Mercedes-Benz 2006 E 320 CDI Operator's Manual page 401

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Display symbol Display messages
2
Brake wear
Visit workshop
T
Reduced braking power
Depress brake
pedal fully
(USA only) Reduced braking power
;
Start engine
(Canada only)
3
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
inspected by a qualified technician at
400
Possible cause/consequence
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
The electrohydraulic brake system is in
emergency operation mode. Consider-
ably greater brake pedal force is required
and the stopping distance is increased.
The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph
(90 km/h).
The battery has insufficient voltage and
cannot supply sufficient power to the
electrohydraulic brake system.
the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Booklet.
Possible solution
Brake pad thickness must be visually
inspected at the intervals specified in
the Maintenance Booklet.
Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
Do not drive any further.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking the wheels with wheel
chocks or other sizable objects.
Call for Roadside Assistance.
Start the engine ( page 50).
The message disappears when suffi-
cient voltage is available.