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Date of printing:
03/21/2010Interactive Owner's Manual [In depth | Operation | Driving tips]
Owner's Manual version: ÄJ 2009/1 b
Note: The online Owner's Manual is the latest version available. Deviations between this manual and items specific to your vehicle may occur since Mercedes-Benz constantly adapts its vehicles to the latest technology and modifies design and equipment. Please note that this online Owner's Manual does not under any circumstances replace the printed Owner's Manual which is supplied with the vehicle.
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| Driving on wet roads |
| Driving on flooded roads |
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Do not change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface. This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. |
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On long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden, you must select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time.
This will use the braking effect of the engine, so less braking will be required to maintain the speed. This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly. If you need additional braking, depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but drive on for a short while. This allows the airflow to cool the brakes more quickly.
If the brakes have been used only moderately, you should occasionally test their effectiveness. To do this, brake more firmly from a higher speed. This improves the grip of the brakes.
If driving in heavy rain for a prolonged period of time without braking, there may be a delayed reaction from the brakes when braking for the first time. You must brake harder.
You must therefore maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet surface, brake firmly while paying attention to the traffic conditions. This way the brake discs will become warm, drying more quickly, which will protect them against corrosion.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only have brake pads/linings fitted to your vehicle which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which correspond to an equivalent quality standard. Brake pads/linings which have not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not of an equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
The high-performance brake system is designed for heavy loads. Braking can therefore cause noises. This will depend on:
The wear of individual components of the brake system, such as the brake pads/linings or brake discs, depends on the individual driving style and operating conditions.
Because of this, it is impossible to state a mileage that will be valid under all circumstances. An aggressive driving style will lead to high wear.
If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger of aquaplaning occurring, even if:
For this reason, do not drive in tyre ruts, and brake carefully.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on which water has collected, please bear in mind that:
Date of printing:
03/21/2010Interactive Owner's Manual [In depth | Operation | Driving tips]
Owner's Manual version: ÄJ 2009/1 b
Note: The online Owner's Manual is the latest version available. Deviations between this manual and items specific to your vehicle may occur since Mercedes-Benz constantly adapts its vehicles to the latest technology and modifies design and equipment. Please note that this online Owner's Manual does not under any circumstances replace the printed Owner's Manual which is supplied with the vehicle.
