Heavy and light loads

WARNING WARNING

Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear to the brake pads.

It may also cause the brakes to overheat, seriously impairing their effectiveness. It may then not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an accident.

If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but drive on for a short while. This allows the airflow to cool the brakes more quickly.

    See also:

    Activating/deactivating the radar sensor system
    The following systems are switched off when the radar sensor system is deactivated: • DISTRONIC PLUS • BAS PLUS • PRE-SAFE® Brake • Blind Spot Assist • Active Blind Spot Assist USA on ...

    Engaging the electric parking brake automatically
    The electric parking brake is automatically applied if HOLD or DISTRONIC PLUS brakes the vehicle until it is stationary and at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled: • the engine ...

    Engaging the differential locks
    Pull away slowly when the differential locks are activated. Function or performance tests may only be performed on a 2-axle dynamometer. If you wish to operate the vehicle on such a dynamomet ...