Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2005 - Manual (Page 317)

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Brakes overheated!
Drive carefully 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 steep grades, shift into a
lower gear to use the engine’s braking power
(
୴ page 170).
̈ Cautiously continue driving so that the air
stream will cool down the brakes.
Release
parking brake! You are driving with the parking
brake set. ̈ Release the parking brake ( ୴ page 49).
Service brake
Visit
workshop! There are malfunctions, but the
SBC brake system is operating
normally. ̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center im-
mediately.