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After hard braking it is advisable not
to switch off the engine right away
but to drive on for some time so the
air stream will cool down the brakes
faster.
When driving in heavy rain for some
time without applying the brakes,
the first braking action may be
somewhat retarded and increased
pedal pressure may be necessary.
For this reason, stay further away
from vehicle in front.
The condition of the parking brake
will be checked during every main
tenance service. Furthermore it is
recommended to exert once or
twice between the regular mainten
ance services, a maximum pressure
of 10 kp/22 lb on the parking brake
pedal for 10 seconds while travelling
at a speed around 50 km/h/30 mph
on dry road. Pull release handle
during this process! Repeat proce
dure once or twice. Exercise care,
the brake lights do not work.
Have all inspections of and work on
the brake system carried out by a
MERCEDES-BENZ service station. If
the parking brake is released and
the brake warning lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on, the
brake fluid level in the reservoir is
too low.
A leak or brake pad wear may cause
a shortage of brake fluid in the
reservoir.
Have brake system checked in a
MERCEDES-BENZ service station as
soon as possible.
Install only brake pads recom
mended by us.
If other than recommended brake
pads are installed, the braking
properties of the vehicle can be
affected to an extent that the safety
is substantially impaired.
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp
The brake pad wear indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster comes on
when the key in the steering lock is
Safe Driving
turned to driving position "2" and it
must go out when the engine is
running. If the indicator lamp lights
up during braking or driving, this
shows that the front wheel brake
pads are worn down.
Have brake system checked in a
MERCEDES-BENZ service station as
soon as possible.
Brake Fluid
During the course of the operation of
the vehicle, the boiling point of the
brake fluid is continuously being
reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere.
Under extremely hard operating
conditions, this moisture content
can lead to the formation of vapor in
the system thus reducing the
system's efficiency. The brake fluid
must therefore be replaced annually,
preferable in the spring. It is recom
mended to use only brake fluid
approved by MERCEDES-BENZ.
Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will
provide you with additional informa
tion.
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