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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 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.

If the parking brake is released and the

brake warning lamp in the instrument clus-

ter stays on and there is no audible warn-

ing (EBP), the brake fluid level in the

reservoir is too low.

Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may

be the reason for low brake fluid in the

reservoir.

Have the brake system inspected immedi-

ately. Contact an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

All checks and service work on the brake

system should be carried out by qualified

technicians only. Contact an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Only install brake pads and brake fluid

recommended by Mercedes-Benz.

Warning! G

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.

Be very careful not to endanger other

road users when you apply the brakes.

Refer to the description of the Brake

Assist System (BAS) (

컄 page 95).

Warning! G

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.

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