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Operation
Driving instructions
! Because the ESP
®
operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 0
or 1) when testing the brakes on a brake test
dynamometer and such testing should be no
longer than 10 seconds.
Active braking action through ESP
®
may oth-
erwise seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the Maybach Limited
Warranty.
To help prevent brake disk corrosion af-
ter driving on wet road surfaces (particu-
larly 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 oc-
casionally test the effectiveness of the
brakes by applying above-normal brak-
ing pressure at higher speeds. This will
also enhance the grip of the brake pads.
Refer to the description of the Brake As-
sist System (BAS) (
컄 page 104).
If the parking brake is released and the
brake warning lamp in the instrument
cluster stays on, 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
level in the reservoir.
The brake fluid level in the reservoir may
be too low if the brake warning lamp in
the instrument cluster comes on and an
acoustic warning sounds although the
parking brake is released (
컄 page 360).
Observe additional messages in the mul-
tifunction display that may appear
(
컄 page 381).
Have the brake system inspected imme-
diately. Contact an authorized Maybach
Studio.
All checks and service work on the brake
system should be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Contact an authorized
Maybach Studio.
Only install brake pads and brake fluid
recommended by us for use on Maybach
vehicles.
For more information, refer to “Towing
the vehicle” (컄 page 423).
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steer-
ing systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle.
Brakes
Warning! G
After driving in heavy rain for some time
without applying the brakes or through
water deep enough to wet brake compo-
nents, the first braking action may be
somewhat reduced and increased pedal
pressure may be necessary to obtain ex-
pected braking effect. Maintain a safe dis-
tance 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 a safe location in sufficient time
to avoid an accident.
컄컄
Warning! G
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking ma-
neuvers.
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