Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren R199 owners manual page 89

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Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! G The electro-hydraulic brake servo assis-Warning!G tance switches off automatically Have brake pad replacement and other work approximately 2 minutes after you Make sure not to endanger any other road on the electro-hydraulic brake system car-turned the SmartKey in the starter users when carrying out these braking ried out by qualified technicians only. Con-switch to position 0 or removed the maneuvers. tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center SmartKey for further information. The electro-hydrau- approximately 20 seconds after you On long and steep grades, shift to a lic brake system must be deactivated prior locked the vehicle from the outside lower gear (gear range 1, 2, or 3) to to working on the system. High pressure is prevent the brakes from overheating intermittently built up in the system as part Notes on driving with the and to reduce brake wear. of its automatic self-test. In addition, the electro-hydraulic brake system system is automatically activated when the After hard braking, it is advisable to vehicle is unlocked by remote control, when Following extended periods of only mi-drive on for some time so that the air the driver or passenger door is opened, nor loads to your brake system, you stream will cool down the brakes when the SmartKey in the starter switch is should occasionally apply the brakes faster. turned to position 1, when the brake pedal when traveling at high speeds. This im- Only Mercedes-Benz approved compo- is depressed or when the parking brake is proves the grip of the brake pads and nents (e.g. brake pads) should be released. Failure to deactivate the system prevents possible brake noise. installed on your vehicle. Brake pads prior to maintenance will cause brake pis- After driving on wet or snow-covered not approved by Mercedes-Benz may tons to extend and brake fluid to leak, which roads, you should apply your brakes impair the safety of your vehicle. may result in injuries (contusions and acid firmly before parking your vehicle. This burns). Extended brake pistons may also produces heat which serves to dry the cause injury. brake disks. 88

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