Mercedes-benz 2013 E Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 189)

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Brake occasionally to remove any possible

salt residue. Make sure that you do not

endanger other road users when doing so.

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Carefully depress the brake pedal and the

beginning and end of a journey.

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Maintain a greater distance to the vehicle

ahead.

Servicing the brakes

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If the red brake warning lamp lights up in

the instrument cluster and you hear a

warning tone while the engine is running,

the brake fluid level may be too low.

Observe additional warning messages in

the multifunction display.

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 a qualified specialist workshop.

!

Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or

performance tests may only be carried out

on a 2-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, you could

damage the drive train or the brake system.

!

Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP

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system operates automatically, the engine

and the ignition must be switched off

(SmartKey in position 0 or 1 in the ignition

lock or Start/Stop button in position 0 or

1) while the parking brake is being tested

on a brake dynamometer.

Braking maneuvers triggered automatically

by ESP

®

may seriously damage the brake

system.

!

Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP

®

system operates automatically, the engine

and the ignition system must be switched

off (SmartKey in position 0 or 1 in the

ignition lock or Start/Stop button in

position 0 or 1) when:

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testing the parking brake on a brake

dynamometer.

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you intend to have the vehicle towed with

one of the axles raised.

Braking maneuvers triggered automatically

by ESP

®

may seriously damage the brake

system.

All checks and maintenance work on the

brake system must be carried out at a

qualified specialist workshop. Consult a

qualified specialist workshop to arrange this.

Have brake pads installed and brake fluid

replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.

If the brake system has only been subject to

moderate loads, you should test the

functionality of your brakes at regular

intervals. To do so, press firmly on the brake

pedal when driving at a high speed. This

improves the grip of the brake pads.

You can find a description of Brake Assist

(BAS) at (Y page 68) or of BAS PLUS with

Intersection Assist at (Y page 68).

The braking characteristics of the vehicle can

be seriously impaired if:

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brake pads other than those recommended

are installed

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the recommended brake fluid is not used

Safe braking can no longer be guaranteed.

AMG high-performance and ceramic

brakes

The AMG brake systems are designed for

heavy loads. This may lead to noise when

braking. This will depend on:

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Speed

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Braking force

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Environmental conditions, such as

temperature and humidity

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Driving and parking

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