Mercedes-Benz 2006 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 98

Warning!
The electrohydraulic 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 374) and
warning messages in the instrument cluster
( page 383) 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 electrohy-
draulic 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 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 30 miles
(50 km) and at a speed not to exceed
30 mph (50 km/h). For more information,
refer to "Towing the vehicle" ( page 458).
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The electrohydraulic brake system is auto-
matically 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 the gear se-
lector lever once
depress the brake pedal
release the parking brake
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