Brake Pads; Messages In The Multifunction Display - Mercedes-Benz 2011 SL550 Roadster Operator's Manual

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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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
Display messages
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only)
G
Warning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
Display messages
#
! Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
G
Warning!
Have brake pad replacement and other work
on the electro-hydraulic brake system carried
out by qualified technicians only. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.
The electro-hydraulic brake system must be
deactivated prior to working on the system.
High pressure is intermittently built up in the
system as part of its automatic self-test.
In addition, the system is automatically
activated when the vehicle is unlocked by
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Reduced The battery has insufficient voltage and cannot supply
Brake sufficient power to the electro-hydraulic brake system.
Effect
X
Start the engine.
Start
The message disappears when sufficient voltage is
Engine
available.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Brake Wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit.
X
Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible.
30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed
30 mph (50 km/h). For more information, see
"Towing the vehicle".
unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not
run the engine in confined areas (such as a
garage) which are not properly ventilated.
remote control, when the driver or passenger
door is opened, when the SmartKey in the
starter switch is turned to position 1 or the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is pressed
once, when the brake pedal is depressed or
when the parking brake is released. Failure to
deactivate the system prior to maintenance
will cause brake pistons to extend and brake
fluid to leak, which may result in injuries
(contusions and acid burns). Extended brake
pistons may also cause injury.