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applying brakes fo r about 10 seconds
while pulling release knob out, then
release parking brake completely.
This practice will keep the parking
brake at maximum efficiency.
Warning:
The stop lamps will not come on when
applying the parking brake only. Apply
parking brake only when road behind
vehicle is clear of traffic.
All checks and maintenance w ork on
the brake system should be carried
out by a MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
If the parking brake is released and
the brake warning lamp in the
instrum ent cluster com es on, the
brake fluid level in the reservoir is too
low.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the
system may be the reason fo r low
brake fluid in the reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected at a
MERCEDES-BENZ service station
w ithout delay.
Install only brake pads recom m ended
by us. If other than recom m ended
brake pads are installed, the braking
properties of the vehicle can be
affected to an extent that the safety is
substantially impaired.
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp
The brake pad wear indicator lamp in
the instrum ent cluster stays on when
the key in the steering lock is turned
to driving position " 2" and it m ust go
o ut when the engine is running. If the
indicator lamp lights up during brak
ing, this shows that the fro nt wheel
brake pads are worn.
Have brake system checked in a
MERCEDES-BENZ service station as
soon as possible.
Brake Fluid
Brake fluid should be changed once a
year, preferably in spring.
Only use brake fluid recom m ended by
us. For fu rth e r inform ation, refer to
' 'Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc ."
Safe Driving
Charge Indicator Lamp
Should the charge indicator lamp fail
to com e on prior to starting when the
ignition key is in position " 2 " or
should it fail to go out after starting or
during operation, this indicates a fault
w hich must be repaired at a
MERCEDES-BENZ service station as
soon as possible.
W hen the charging indicator lamp
glows while the engine is running, the
V -belts may be lose or missing which
makes the w ater pump also inopera
tive. This may cause overheating and
damage to the engine. In this case the
V -belts m ust be tightened or replaced
at once.
Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp
The fuel reserve warning lamp will
com e on when the key in the steering
lock is turned to position " 2 " , and will
go out after the engine is running.
If the warning lamp stays on after the
engine starts, or com es on while
driving, it indicates that the fuel level
is down to the reserve quantity.
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