Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Limited braking performance on salt
treated roads
WARNING
The layer of salt on the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings may cause a delay in the
braking effect, resulting in a significantly
longer braking distance, which could lead to
an accident.
To avoid this danger, you should:
- occasionally brake carefully, without putting other road users at risk, when you are driving on salted roads. This helps to remove any salt that may have started to build up on the brake discs and the brake pads/linings.
- maintain a greater distance to the vehicle ahead and drive with particular care.
- carefully apply the brakes at the end of a trip and immediately after commencing a new trip, so that salt residues are removed from the brake discs.
Wet roads
WARNING
After driving in heavy rain for some time
without applying the brakes or through water
deep enough to wet brake components, the
first braking action may be somewhat
reduced. You h ...
Servicing the brakes
If the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster and you hear a
warning tone while the engine is running,
the brake fluid level may be too low.
Observe additional warning messa ...
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Manual Transmission
On models with 5-speed manual
transmission, or models
with 6-speed manual transmission
The manual transmission is
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so ...
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, become
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level ...
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible. ...
