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If the brake fluid level is too low, it can cause faults in the braking system;
the warning light
will light up in the instrument cluster
system. If the warning light does not light up, yet the stopping distance is per-
ceived to be longer than before, the driving style should be adapted in view of
the unknown cause of the problem, and braking kept to a minimum - seek the
help of a specialist garage without delay.
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
WARNING
Greater physical effort is required for braking when the engine is switch-
■
ed off – risk of accident!
The clutch pedal must be actuated when braking on a vehicle with manual
■
transmission, when the vehicle is in gear and at low revs. Otherwise, the
functionality of the brake system may be impaired – risk of accident!
Do not depress the brake pedal if there is no requirement to slow down.
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This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking
distance and excessive wear - There is a risk of an accident!
Only brake for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs if the
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traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users in jeopardy.
Recommendations for new brake pads should be followed.
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When stopping and parking, the parking brake should always be applied
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firmly, otherwise the vehicle could move off - There is risk of an accident!
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must
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be ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced.
Otherwise, the front brakes could be in danger of overheating – There is
risk of an accident!
Handbrake
56
Driving
» page
23,
Braking
Fig. 62
Handbrake
Read and observe
on page 56 first.
The handbrake secures the vehicle against unwanted movement when stop-
ping and parking.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Loosening
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the locking
button
» fig. 62
.
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light
lights up when the handbrake is applied, provi-
ded the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the hand-
brake applied. The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a
speed of over 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
Disengage the handbrake completely. A handbrake which is only partially
disengaged can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can have a nega-
tive effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of accident!
Parking
Read and observe
on page 56 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface
Only carry out the parking manoeuvres in the specified order.
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Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission, move the selector lever to the P
position.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with Manual transmission, select first gear or reverse gear R.
›
Release the brake pedal.
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