Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Owner's Manual page 245

Practical advice
Troubleshooting
Braking system
Problem
The brake pedal resistance is
lower than usual and the pedal
travel longer.
The brake pedal resistance is
lower than usual and the pedal
travel longer.
The brake pedal pulsates.
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Possible cause/consequence
G Risk of accident
®
The SBC brake system is acti-
R
vated via the brake pedal.
You have just started the
R
engine.
G Risk of accident
®
The SBC brake system is run-
ning in emergency mode.
G Risk of accident
The SBC ® brake system pump
runs while the brake pedal is
depressed.
Suggested solutions
Depress the brake pedal again.
X
The pedal resistance and travel return to normal.
Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
X
( page 202).
Y
®
Observe the SBC messages ( page 57).
Y