2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 272

Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Symbol messages Brake Display messages Possible cause/consequence Reduced Brake Effect Depress brake pedal fully. The electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the brake pedal travel is longer. The stopping distance is increased. The maximum speed is limited to 55 mph (90 km/h). Possible solution X X X X T Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Engage the parking brake. Do not drive any further. Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Engage the parking brake. Do not drive any further. Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. X T Reduced Brake Effect Service Required The electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the brake pedal travel is longer. The stopping distance is increased. X X X X X 270