2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 CL55 AMG CL600 CL65 AMG Owners Manual

Operation
Driving instructions
Brakes
To help prevent brake disk corrosion after
driving on wet road surfaces (particularly
salted roads), it is advisable to brake the
vehicle with considerable force prior to
parking. The heat generated serves to dry
the brakes.
If the parking brake is released and the
brake warning lamp in the instrument clus-
ter stays on, the brake fluid level in the res-
ervoir is too low.
Warning!
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Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may
be the reason for low brake fluid in the res-
ervoir.
After driving in heavy rain for some time
without applying the brakes or through wa-
ter 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 ef-
fect. Maintain a safe distance from vehicles
in front.
If your brake system is normally only sub-
jected to moderate loads, you should occa-
sionally test the effectiveness of the
brakes by applying above-normal braking
pressure at higher speeds. This will also
enhance the grip of the brake pads.
Have the brake system inspected immedi-
ately. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
All checks and service work on the brake
system should be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Resting your foot on the brake pedal will
cause excessive and premature wear of the
brake pads.
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Warning!
Only install brake pads and brake fluid
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking ma-
neuvers.
It can also result in the brakes overheating,
thereby significantly reducing their effec-
tiveness. It may not be possible to stop the
vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an acci-
dent.
Refer to the description of the Brake Assist
System (BAS) (page 81).
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CategoriesMercedes-Benz CL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals
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Model Year2006
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