Mercedes-Benz 2003 E-Class - Manual (Page 305)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
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Brake wear
Visit workshop! The brake pads have reached their wear
limit. ̈ Brake pad thickness must be visually
inspected at the intervals specified in
the Service Booklet.
̈ Have the brake pads replaced as
soon as possible.
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Brake malfunction
Stop vehicle The SBC brake system is in the limp-home
(emergency operation) mode. Consider-
ably greater brake pedal force is required
and the stopping distance is increased.
Do not exceed a speed of 55 mph
(90 km/h).
̈ Do not drive any further.
̈ Significantly greater force must be
applied to the brake pedal.
̈ Call for roadside assistance.
Except Canada:
;
Canada only:
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Reduced braking effect
Start engine!
Increased braking dis-
tance
Start engine!
The battery has insufficient voltage and
cannot supply sufficient power to the SBC
brake system. ̈ Start the engine.
The message disappears when suffi-
cient voltage is available
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