Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Owner's Manual page 220

Display messages
T
Reduced braking
power Depress
brake pedal fully
3
Service brake Con-
sult workshop
3
Reduced braking
power Start engine
Possible cause/consequence
G Risk of accident
TM
The SBC brake system is running in
emergency mode.
You will need to use considerably more
force to brake. The braking distance is
increased. If necessary, depress the brake
pedal with maximum force. The maximum
speed is limited to 90 km/h.
There is a malfunction. The SBC
system continues to operate normally.
The battery has insufficient voltage and
cannot supply sufficient power to the
TM
SBC brake system.
G Risk of poisoning
Never leave the engine running in
enclosed spaces. The exhaust gases con-
tain carbon monoxide. Breathing in
exhaust fumes is a health hazard. It can
lead to loss of consciousness and death.
Possible solution
Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so.
X
Do not continue driving under any circumstan-
X
ces.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away with the
X
parking brake.
Consult the nearest qualified specialist work-
X
shop.
TM Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
brake
X
Start the engine.
X
The display message disappears.
Practical advice
Display messages
Z
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