Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 367)

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# Battery/Alternator
Stop car The battery is malfunctioning.
The electro-hydraulic brake system
requires electrical energy and
therefore has only limited opera-
tion. Considerably greater brake
pedal force is required and the stop-
ping distance is increased.
̈ Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Adjust driv-
ing to be consistent with reduced braking re-
sponsiveness.
̈ Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
2 Brake wear The brake pads have reached their
wear limit. ̈ Have the brake pads replaced as soon as pos-
sible.
USA only:
;
Canada only:
3
Reduced
brake effect
Start engine The battery has insufficient voltage
and cannot supply sufficient power
to the electro-hydraulic brake sys-
tem. ̈ Start the engine.
The message disappears when sufficient
voltage is available.
! Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. Warning!
G
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause un-
consciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as a garage) which are not properly
ventilated.