Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL Operator's Manual page 307

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Salt-covered roads
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Warning!
A layer of salt on the brake discs and the brake
linings may cause a delay in the braking
effect, resulting in a significantly increased
braking distance, which could lead to an
accident.
To avoid this danger, you should:
occasionally brake carefully when you are
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driving on salt-covered roads, so that any
layer of salt that may have built up on the
brake discs and the brake linings is
removed without putting other road users
at risk
maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
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ahead and drive with particular care
carefully apply the brakes at the end of a
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trip and immediately after commencing a
new trip, so that salt residues are removed
from the brake disc
Brake service
! The brake fluid level in the reservoir may
be too low if the brake warning lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on and an
acoustic warning sounds although the
parking brake is released. Observe
additional messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may
be the reason for low brake fluid in the
reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected
immediately. Contact an authorized F-CELL
Service Center.
All checks and service work on the brake
system should be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Contact an authorized
F-CELL Service Center.
Only install brake pads and use brake fluid
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
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Driving instructions
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Warning!
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake
fluid is used, the braking properties of the
vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe
braking is substantially impaired. This could
result in an accident.
If your brake system is only subjected to
moderate loads, you should occasionally test
the effectiveness of the brakes by applying
above-normal braking pressure at higher
speeds. This will also enhance the grip of the
brake pads.
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Warning!
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
maneuvers.
Driving off
Warm up the drive system smoothly. Do not
place full load on the drive system until the
operating temperature has been reached.
! When driving off on a slippery surface, do
not allow a drive wheel to spin for an
extended period with the ESP
off. Doing so may cause serious damage to
the drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! Simultaneously depressing the
accelerator pedal and applying the brakes
reduces drive system performance and
causes premature brake and drivetrain
wear which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Hydroplaning
Depending on the depth of the water layer on
the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low
speeds and with new tires. In heavy rain or
when conditions indicate possible
hydroplaning:
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