Mercedes-Benz 2011 SL-Class - Manual (Page 240)

towing methods and the vehicle requires
towing with all four wheels on the ground.
Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed
30 mph (50 km/h). For more information, see
“Towing the vehicle”.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
$
(USA only)
J
(Canada
only)
Reduced
Brake
Effect
Start
Engine
The battery has insufficient voltage and cannot supply
sufficient power to the electro-hydraulic brake system.
X Start the engine.
The message disappears when sufficient voltage is
available.
G Warning!
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not
run the engine in confined areas (such as a
garage) which are not properly ventilated.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
# Brake Wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit.
X Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible.
! Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
G Warning!
Have brake pad replacement and other work
on the electro-hydraulic brake system carried
out by qualified technicians only. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.
The electro-hydraulic brake system must be
deactivated prior to working on the system.
High pressure is intermittently built up in the
system as part of its automatic self-test.
In addition, the system is automatically
activated when the vehicle is unlocked by
remote control, when the driver or passenger
door is opened, when the SmartKey in the
starter switch is turned to position
1 or the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is pressed
once, when the brake pedal is depressed or
when the parking brake is released. Failure to
deactivate the system prior to maintenance
will cause brake pistons to extend and brake
fluid to leak, which may result in injuries
(contusions and acid burns). Extended brake
pistons may also cause injury.
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Practical hints
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