2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 273
2009 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Practical hints Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display G Warning! Driving while one of the previous messages is displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. If the electro-hydraulic brake system enters its emergency operation mode, the driver must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further than normal to obtain braking effect. Display messages 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 malfunction in the electrohydraulic brake system, we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. 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 information, see "Towing the vehicle". Possible cause/consequence Reduced Brake Effect Start Engine The battery has insufficient voltage and cannot supply sufficient power to the electro-hydraulic brake system. Possible solution X ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) Start the engine. The message disappears when sufficient voltage is available. G Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carDisplay messages bon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. Possible cause/consequence Brake Wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit. Possible solution X 2 Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. Z 271