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Power assistance
The condition of the parking brake system is checked
each time the vehicle is in the shop for the required
maintenance service.
Warning!
If the parking brake is released and the brake warning
lamp in the instrument cluster stays on, the brake fluid
level in the reservoir is too low.
When the engine is not running, the brake and
steering systems are without power assistance.
Under these circumstances, a much greater effort is
necessary to stop or steer the vehicle.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be the
reason for low brake fluid in the reservoir.
Brakes
Have the brake system inspected at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Warning!
All checks and service work on the brake system should
be carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
After driving in heavy rain for some time without
applying the brakes or through water deep enough
to wet brake components, the first braking action
may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal
pressure may be necessary to obtain expected
braking effect. Be sure to maintain a safe distance
from vehicles in front.
Install only brake pads and brake fluid recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
Warning!
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake fluid
is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be
degraded to an extent that safe braking is
substantially impaired. This could result in an
accident.
Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause
excessive and premature wear of the brake pads.
It can also result in the brakes overheating thereby
significantly reducing their effectiveness. It may
not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time
to avoid an accident.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLK430, Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W208 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
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