Mercedes-Benz 2006 E 320 CDI Operator's Manual page 402

Display symbol Display messages
(USA only) Reduced braking power
;
Visit workshop
(Canada only)
3
Service brake
Visit workshop
Brake overheated
Drive on, but with
even greater care
Release parking
brake
Possible cause/consequence
The electrohydraulic brake system is in
emergency operation mode. Consider-
able brake pedal force is required and the
stopping distance is increased.
There are malfunctions, but the electro-
hydraulic brake system is operating nor-
mally.
The brake system is overheated due to an
excessive load on the brakes.
You are driving with the parking brake
set.
Practical hints
What to do if ...
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.
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 190).
Cautiously continue driving so that
the air stream will cool down the
brakes.
Release the parking brake
( page 53).
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