Limited braking performance on salttreated roads

Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class / Mercedes-Benz GLK Owners Manual / Driving and parking / Driving tips / Brakes / Limited braking performance on salttreated roads

WARNING 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.
    See also:

    CLS63 AMG
    Even more surprising is the fact that the high-performance AMG is a pretty good daily driver, too … considering it has 116 more horsepower, a firmer suspension, tighter steering and loud exhaust. ...

    Checklist after driving off-road
    WARNING If you notice sudden significant vibrations or unusual handling performance or if you suspect that damage has occurred to the vehicle, you should activate the hazard warning lamps, g ...

    Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Assist
    You can use the Lane Keep. Asst. function to activate/deactivate Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist. •► Press the button on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist me ...