Mercedes Benz 2007 sl 550 ユーザーズマニュアル

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The brake system requires electrical energy 

for operation.

A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply 

or electrical system may impair brake sys-

tem operation and switch it into its emer-

gency operation mode. In such a case, the 

red brake warning lamp (

warning messages (

page 347) in the in-

strument cluster come on while driving. To 

brake, the driver must then apply signifi-

cantly greater brake pedal pressure and de-

press the pedal much further to obtain the 

expected braking effect. If necessary, apply 

full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes are 

only applied to the front wheels. Stopping 

distance is increased! If there is a malfunc-

tion in the electro-hydraulic brake system, 

we recommend that the vehicle be trans-

ported with all wheels off the ground using 

flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equip-

ment. 

 A tow bar must be used if circumstances do 

not permit the use of the recommended 

towing methods and the vehicle requires 

towing with all four wheels on the ground. 

Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on 

the ground is only permissible for distances 

up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to 

exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more infor-

With the engine not running, there is no 

power assistance for the brake and steering 

systems. In this case, it is important to keep 

in mind that a considerably higher degree of 

effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-

hicle.

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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.

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 effec-

tiveness. It may not be possible to stop the 

vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an acci-

dent.