Mercedes-Benz 2005 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 94

Warning!
The SBC brake system requires electrical
power to operate.
A malfunction in the vehicle's power supply
or electrical system may impair brake sys-
tem operation and switch it into its emer-
gency operation mode. In such a case, the
red brake warning lamp ( page 354) and
warning messages in the instrument cluster
( page 362) come on while driving. To
brake, the driver must then apply signifi-
cantly greater brake pedal pressure and de-
press the pedal much further to obtain the
expected braking effect. If necessary, apply
full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may
only be applied to the front wheels. Stop-
ping distance is increased!
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If there is a malfunction in the SBC 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 cir-
cumstances do not permit the use of the
recommended towing methods and the ve-
hicle 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, refer to "Towing the vehi-
cle" ( page 430).
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The SBC brake system is automatically
activated when you:
unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or the KEYLESS-GO*
open the driver's or passenger door
turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 1
in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, press
the start/stop button on gear selector
lever once
depress the brake pedal
release the parking brake
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