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too low. Observe additional warning
messages in the multifunction display.
high speed. This also improves the brake
pads' friction.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked
immediately. This work should be carried
out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
G Warning
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
You can find a description of Brake Assist
(BAS) on (Y page 68).
All checks and maintenance work on the
brake system must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only install brake pads and use brake fluid
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Parking brake
If you drive on wet roads or dirt-covered
surfaces, road salt and/or dirt could get into
the parking brake.
In order to prevent corrosion and a reduction
in the braking power of the parking brake,
observe the following:
G 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.
Rgently depress the parking brake from time
to time before beginning the journey.
Rdrive approximately 110 yd (100 m)
without exceeding a speed of 12 mph
(20
km/h).
G Warning!
!
A function or performance test may only
be carried out on a two-axle dynamometer.
If you are planning to have the vehicle
tested on such a dynamometer, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to
obtain further information first. Otherwise,
the drive train or the brake system may
suffer damage.
While performing this procedure please
assure that the vehicle is stopped before
applying the parking brake. Otherwise the
rear wheels could lock up. You could lose
control of the vehicle and cause an accident.
In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not
light up when the parking brake is engaged.
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when you engage the parking brake.
!
As the ESP® system operates
automatically, the engine and the ignition
must be switched off (SmartKey in position
0
button in position 0 or 1) while the parking
brake is being tested on a brake
or 1 in the ignition lock or Start/Stop
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
dynamometer (maximum 10 seconds).
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically
by ESP® may seriously damage the brake
system.
Ryou drive at low speeds
If your brake system is only subjected to
moderate loads, you should regularly test
your brake system's function by forcefully
depressing the brake pedal when driving at
Rthe tires have adequate tread depth
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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