Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren R199 owners manual page 238

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Operation Driving instructions ® If the parking brake is released and the red !Because the ESP operates automatically, iThe brake system is designed to decelerate the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter your SLR from high speeds at the best possible brake warning lamp in the instrument clus- switch position 0 or 1) when rate. Depending on the applied brake force, ter stays on, there is a malfunction in the the parking brake is being tested on a brake speed, and ambient conditions, the brake sys-electro-hydraulic brake system test dynamometer tem may produce a squeak-type noise when you ( page 303) or the brake fluid level in the apply the brakes at a moderate rate, e.g. at city reservoir is too low. the vehicle is towed with the front axle raisedtraffic. If you experience this noise, you should ® occasionally test the effectiveness of the brakes Active braking action through the ESP may Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may otherwise seriously damage the brake system by applying above-normal braking pressure at be the reason for low brake fluid in the which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz high speeds. Please perform this braking proce-reservoir. Limited Warranty. dure three times. This will also enhance the grip To help prevent brake disk corrosion after of the brake pads. If the noise continuous, The brake fluid level in the reservoir may contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.be too low if the brake warning lamp in the driving on wet road surfaces (particularly instrument cluster comes on and a warn- salted roads), it is advisable to brake the Warning! G ing sounds although the parking brake is vehicle with considerable force prior to released ( page 303). Observe additional parking. The heat generated serves to dry Make sure not to endanger any other road messages that may appear in the the brakes. users when carrying out these braking multifunction display ( page 330). maneuvers. Have the brake system inspected immediately. Contact an authorized Refer to the description of the Brake Assist Mercedes-Benz Center. System (BAS) ( page 83). All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 237

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