382 Practical hints
What to do if …
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/consequencePossible solution
USA only:
;
Canada only:
3
Brake
Service
RequiredThere are malfunctions, but the
electro-hydraulic brake system is
operating normally.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Brakes Overheated
Drive on, but with
even greater care
.
The brake system is overheated due
to an excessive load on the brakes.Relieve the load on the brake system:
Drive more smoothly and think ahead to
avoid unnecessary braking.
When driving down steep grades, shift into
a lower gear to use the engine’s braking
power (
page 179).
Cautiously continue driving so that the air
stream will cool down the brakes.
USA only:
;
Canada only:
!
Release
Parking BrakeYou are driving with the parking
brake set.Release the parking brake (page 63).
