Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe - Manual (Page 175)

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Brake occasionally to remove any possible
salt residue. Ensure that you do not endan-
ger other road users when doing so.
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Carefully depress the brake pedal at the
end of the journey and when starting the
next journey.
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Maintain a much greater distance to the
vehicle in front.
New brake pads/linings
New brake pads/brake pads and discs that
have been replaced only achieve optimum
braking effect after several hundred kilome-
tres of driving. Compensate for the reduced
braking effect by applying greater force to the
brake pedal.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only have brake pads/linings
fitted to your vehicle which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or
which correspond to an equivalent quality
standard. Brake pads/linings which have not
been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or
which are not of an equivalent quality could
affect your vehicle's operating safety.
High-performance brake system for
AMG vehicles
The high-performance brake system is
designed for high loads. This may lead to
noise when braking. This is dependent on:
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speed
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braking force
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environmental conditions, such as temper-
ature and humidity
The wear and tear on individual brake system
components, e.g. brake pads or discs,
depends on:
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the individual driving style
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the operating conditions
For this reason, it is impossible to state a
mileage (service life) that will be valid under
all circumstances. An aggressive driving style
will lead to high wear. You can obtain further
information about this from your Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
New brake pads/linings and discs that have
been replaced only achieve optimum braking
effect after several hundred kilometres of
driving. Compensate for the reduced braking
effect by applying greater force to the brake
pedal. Always be aware of this and adapt your
driving and braking accordingly during the
running-in period.
Excessive heavy braking results in corre-
spondingly high brake wear. Observe the
brake wear warning lamp in the instrument
cluster and note any brake status messages
in the multifunction display. If you regularly
drive at high speeds, it is particularly impor-
tant to have the brake system checked and
maintained regularly.
Driving on wet roads
Aquaplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of aqua-
planing occurring, even if:
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you are driving at low speeds
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the tyres have adequate tread depth
For this reason, do not drive in tyre ruts and
brake carefully.
Driving on flooded roads
If you have to drive on stretches of road on
which water has collected, please bear in
mind that:
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the maximum permissible fording depth in
still water is 25 cm
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you should drive no faster than walking
pace
! Bear in mind that vehicles travelling in
front or in the opposite direction create
waves. This may cause the maximum per-
missible water depth to be exceeded.
These notes must be observed under all
circumstances. You could otherwise dam-
Driving tips
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Driving and parking
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