Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Limited braking performance on salttreated 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 have ...
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 messag ...
See also:
FAV—storing a shortcut
The FAV button can be used to store frequently
used functions, making it possible to start the
stored function by simply pressing FAV. One
favorite (for example, Equalizer) can be programmed
...
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. To reduce ...
Tire chains
Use “Class S” chains or other traction aids that meet SAE
Type “S” specifications.
NOTE: Chains must be the proper size for the vehicle as
recommended by the chain manufacturer.
CAUTION: ...
