Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 377)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
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Reduced braking power
Visit workshop The electro-hydraulic brake system is in
emergency operation mode. Consider-
able brake pedal force is required and the
stopping distance is increased. ̈ Continue driving with added caution.
̈ Adjust driving to be consistent with
reduced braking responsiveness.
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Service brake
Visit workshop There are malfunctions, but the
electro-hydraulic brake system is operat-
ing normally. ̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Brake overheated
Drive on, but with
even greater care The brake system is overheated due to an
excessive load on the brakes. ̈ Relieve the load on the brake system.
̈ Drive more smoothly and think ahead
to avoid unnecessary braking.
̈ When driving down slopes, shift into a
lower gear to use the engine’s braking
power (
୴ page 183).
̈ Cautiously continue driving so that
the air stream will cool down the
brakes.