Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Manual (Page 349)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution
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Reduced
braking power!
Depress brake
pedal fully! The SBC brake system is in emer-
gency operation mode. Consider-
ably greater brake pedal force is
required and the stopping distance
is increased.
The maximum speed is limited to
55 mph (90 km/h).
̈ Do not drive any further.
̈ Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
̈ Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
blocking the wheels with wheel chocks or oth-
er sizable objects.
̈ Call for roadside assistance.
USA only:
;
Canada only:
3
Reduced
brake effect
Start engine The battery has insufficient voltage
and cannot supply sufficient power
to the SBC brake system. ̈ Start the engine.
The message disappears when sufficient
voltage is available
Warning!
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Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon-
sciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated.