Mercedes-benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 175)

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Brake occasionally to remove any possible

salt residue. Ensure that you do not endan-

ger other road users when doing so.

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Carefully depress the brake pedal at the

end of the journey and when starting the

next journey.

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Maintain a much greater distance to the

vehicle in front.

New brake pads/linings

New brake pads/brake pads and discs that

have been replaced only achieve optimum

braking effect after several hundred kilome-

tres of driving. Compensate for the reduced

braking effect by applying greater force to the

brake pedal.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-

mends that you only have brake pads/linings

fitted to your vehicle which have been

approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or

which correspond to an equivalent quality

standard. Brake pads/linings which have not

been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or

which are not of an equivalent quality could

affect your vehicle's operating safety.

High-performance brake system for

AMG vehicles

The high-performance brake system is

designed for high loads. This may lead to

noise when braking. This is dependent on:

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speed

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braking force

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environmental conditions, such as temper-

ature and humidity

The wear and tear on individual brake system

components, e.g. brake pads or discs,

depends on:

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the individual driving style

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the operating conditions

For this reason, it is impossible to state a

mileage (service life) that will be valid under

all circumstances. An aggressive driving style

will lead to high wear. You can obtain further

information about this from your Mercedes-

Benz Service Centre.

New brake pads/linings and discs that have

been replaced only achieve optimum braking

effect after several hundred kilometres of

driving. Compensate for the reduced braking

effect by applying greater force to the brake

pedal. Always be aware of this and adapt your

driving and braking accordingly during the

running-in period.

Excessive heavy braking results in corre-

spondingly high brake wear. Observe the

brake wear warning lamp in the instrument

cluster and note any brake status messages

in the multifunction display. If you regularly

drive at high speeds, it is particularly impor-

tant to have the brake system checked and

maintained regularly.

Driving on wet roads

Aquaplaning

If water has accumulated to a certain depth

on the road surface, there is a danger of aqua-

planing occurring, even if:

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you are driving at low speeds

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the tyres have adequate tread depth

For this reason, do not drive in tyre ruts and

brake carefully.

Driving on flooded roads

If you have to drive on stretches of road on

which water has collected, please bear in

mind that:

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the maximum permissible fording depth in

still water is 25 cm

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you should drive no faster than walking

pace

!

Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in

front or in the opposite direction create

waves. This may cause the maximum per-

missible water depth to be exceeded.

These notes must be observed under all

circumstances. You could otherwise dam-

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