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s43s.1.book Page 170 Thursday, May 13, 2010 1:21 PM 170 Intelligent Technology Brakes Low brake fluid level What has a negative effect on braking efficiency? An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically  page 34, “Brake system ”. Wear-and-tear Wear-and-tear to the brake pads is greatly dependent on the operating conditions of WARNING the vehicle and your style of driving. Particularly if you drive a great deal in towns and  Only apply the brakes for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake discs over short distances or if you adopt a sporty style of driving, it may be necessary to if the traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users in jeop- have the thickness of the brake pads inspected at a specialist garage between the ardy. service inspections.  When retrospectively mounting a front spoiler, solid wheel hubs etc. one Wet roads or road salt must ensure that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced other- There may be a certain delay before the brakes take full effect under certain conditions wise the braking system could run too hot. such as when driving through water, during heavy rain showers or after the vehicle has  Allow for the fact that new brake pads do not achieve their full braking effi- been washed in an automatic vehicle wash , since the brake discs and brake pads may ciency until approximately 200 kilometres. New brake pads must be first “run be moist or even have a coating of ice on them in winter. You should dry the brakes as in” before they develop their optimal friction force. You can, however, compen- soon as possible by applying and releasing the brakes several times.sate for this slightly reduced braking force by increasing the pressure on the There also may be a certain delay before the full braking efficiency is available when brake pedal. This guideline also applies to any new brake pads installed at a driving on roads which have been treated with road salt if you have not used the brakes future date. for some considerable time beforehand. The layer of salt on the brake discs and brake pads must first be rubbed off when you apply the brakes.Caution  Never allow the brakes to rub by applying sl ight pressure if you do not wish to brake Corrosion the vehicle. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking Corrosion on the brake discs and dirt on the bake pads occur if the vehicle has been distance and excessive wear. parked for a long period and if you do not make much use of the braking system. Before negotiating a steep downhill section, please reduce your speed, shift down We recommend cleaning the brake discs by firmly applying the brakes at a fairly high into the next lower gear (manual gearbox) or select a lower driving stage (automatic speed if you do not make much use of the braking system or if surface corrosion is gearbox). This enables you to make full use of the braking power of the vehicle and present . reduces the strain on the brakes. Any additional braking should be done intermittently, not continuously. Faults in the brake surface If you notice that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that the brake Note pedal can be depressed further, it is possible that a brake circuit of the dual-circuit The brake light flashes automatically in case of an emergency braking at speeds greater brake system has failed. Drive, in such cases, to the nearest specialist garage without than 60 km/h or with the intervention of th e ABS, which lasts longer than 1.5 seconds. delay in order to have the problem rectified. Drive at a reduced speed while on your After the speed was reduced below 10 km/h or the vehicle was stopped, the brake light way to the dealer and adapt your style of driving to the higher brake pedal pressure stops flashing and the hazard warning light system switches on. The hazard warning required. light system is switched off automatically after accelerating or driving off again.

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