Sbc Brake System - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

SBC brake system

The SBC brake system combines a hydrau-
lic brake circuit with electronically con-
trolled brake servo assistance. You have
increased braking safety and improved
braking comfort.
Warning!
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated
in the speedometer display, for example by
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the (USA only) or (Canada only)
indicator lamp. Refer to the "Practical hints"
section ( page 284). Also read and ob-
serve the messages in the instrument clus-
ter multifunction display ( page 299).
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-
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gency operation mode. In such a case, the
red brake warning lamp ( page 284)
comes on and warning messages
( page 299) appear in the multifunction
display while driving. To brake, the driver
must then apply significantly greater brake
pedal pressure and depress the pedal much
further to obtain the expected braking ef-
fect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the
brake pedal. Brakes are only applied to the
front wheels. Stopping distance is in-
creased!
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
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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 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 infor-
mation, see "Towing the vehicle"
( page 365).
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