Drinking And Driving - Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual

Drinking and Driving

Warning!
Drinking and driving can be a very
dangerous combination. Even a small
amount of alcohol or drugs can affect
your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment. The possibility of a serious
or even fatal accident is sharply
increased when you drink and drive.
Please don't drink and drive or allow
a friend to drive when he has been
drinking.
Parking Brake
To engage, depress parking brake
pedal. When the key is in steering lock
position 2, the brake warning lamp in
the instrument cluster should come on
brightly.
To release the parking brake, pull
handle on instrument panel. The brake
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
should go out.
Also see Brake Warning Lamp Test in
Index.
Driving Off
Test the brakes briefly after driving off.
Perform this procedure only when the
road is clear of other traffic.
Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not
place full load on the engine until the
operating temperature has been reached.
Warning!
Keep driver's foot area clear at all
times. Objects stored in this area may
impair pedal movement.
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