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time. This may also occur after the vehicle has
been washed or driven through deep water.
You then have to depress the brake pedal
more firmly. Maintain a greater distance from
the vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the vehi-
cle washed, brake firmly while paying attention
to the traffic conditions. This will warm up the
brake discs, thereby drying them more quickly
and protecting them against corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads
If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt resi-
due may form on the brake discs and brake
pads. This can result in a significantly longer
braking distance.
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In order to prevent any salt build-up, apply
the brakes occasionally while paying atten-
tion to the traffic conditions.
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Carefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
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Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes
!
The brake fluid level may be too low, if:
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if the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster and
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you hear a warning tone while the engine
is running
Observe additional warning messages in the
multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked immedi-
ately. Consult a qualified specialist work-
shop to arrange this.
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As the ESP
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system operates automati-
cally, the engine and the ignition must be
switched off (the SmartKey must be in posi-
tion u or 1 in the ignition lock), if the
electric parking brake is tested on a braking
dynamometer (maximum 10 seconds).
Braking triggered automatically by ESP
®
may cause severe damage to the brake sys-
tem.
All checks and maintenance work on the brake
system must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the function-
ality of your brakes at regular intervals.
Information on BAS (Brake Assist) (Y page 57).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
have brake pads/linings installed on your vehi-
cle which have been approved for Mercedes-
Benz vehicles or which correspond to an
equivalent quality standard. Brake pads/
linings which have not been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an
equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's
operating safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
brake fluid that has been specially approved
for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or which
corresponds to an equivalent quality standard.
Brake fluid which has not been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an
equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's
operating safety.
High-performance brake system
(except Mercedes-AMG SLC 43)
AMG brake systems are designed for heavy
loads and have components with correspond-
ing properties. This may lead to noise when
braking. This will depend on:
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Speed
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Braking force
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Ambient conditions, e.g. temperature and
humidity
The wear of individual components of the
brake system, such as the brake pads/linings
or brake discs, depends on the individual driv-
ing style and operating conditions.
For this reason, it is impossible to state a mile-
age that will be valid under all circumstances.
An aggressive driving style will lead to high
wear. You can obtain more information on this
from a qualified specialist workshop.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after sev-
eral hundred kilometers of driving. Compen-
sate for this by applying greater force to the
brake pedal. Keep this in mind, and adapt your
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Driving tips
Driving and parking
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