Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL 1993 Owner's Manual page 19

If the parking brake is released
and the brake warning lamp in the
instrument cluster stays on, the
brake fluid level in the reservoir is
too low.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the
system may be the reason for low
brake fluid in the reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer immediately.
Install only brake pads and brake
fluid recommended by Mercedes-
Benz.
Warning!
If other than recommended
brake pads are installed, the
braking properties of the ve­
hicle can be degraded to an
extent that safe braking is
substantially impaired.
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Tread wear indicators (TWI) are
required by law. These indicators
are located in six places on the
tread circumference and become
visible at a depth of approximately
in (2 mm), at which point the
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tire is considered worn and should
be replaced.
The tread wear indicator appears
as a solid band across the tread.
Warning!
Do not allow your tires to wear
down too far. With less than
1/8 in (3 mm) of tread, the
adhesion properties on a wet
road are sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather
and/or road surface (condi­
tions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Specified tire pressures must be
maintained. This applies parti­
cularly if the tires are subjected to
high loads (e.g. high speeds,
heavy loads, high ambient
temperatures),
Warning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A
flat tire affects the ability to
steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the car.
Continued driving with a flat
tire or driving at high speed
with a flat tire will cause
excessive heat build-up and
possibly a fire.