101
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The SBC brake system combines a hy-
draulic brake circuit with electronically
controlled brake servo assistance. You
have increased braking safety and im-
proved braking comfort.
The SBC brake system
Warning! G
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicat-
ed in the instrument cluster, for example
by the
; (USA only) or 3 (Canada
only) red brake warning lamp. Refer to the
"Practical hints" section ( page 388). Also
read and observe the messages in the in-
strument cluster display ( page 391).
Warning! G
The SBC brake system requires electrical
power to operate.
A malfunction in the vehicle’s power sup-
ply or electrical system may impair brake
system operation and switch it into its
emergency operation mode. In such a case,
the red brake warning lamp ( page 388)
and warning messages in the instrument
cluster come on while driving
(see page 400 to page 401). To brake, the
driver must then apply significantly great-
er brake pedal pressure and depress the
pedal much further to obtain the expected
braking effect. If necessary, apply full pres-
sure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only
be applied to the front wheels. Stopping
distance is increased!
If there is a malfunction in the SBC brake
system, we recommend that the vehicle be
transported with all wheels off the ground
using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dol-
ly 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,
refer to "Towing the vehicle"
( page 447).
To Next Page
Loading...
