Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner's Manual page 19

Warning!
The stop lamps will not come on
when applying the parking brake
only. Perform the procedure in
the previous paragraph only when
the road is clear of other traffic.
All checks and maintenance work
on the brake system should be
carried out by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
If the parking brake is released and
the brake warning lamp in the ins­
trument 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 without delay.
Install only brake pads recommend­
ed by us.
If other than recommended brake
pads are installed, the braking pro­
perties of the vehicle can be affect­
ed to an extent that the safety is
substantially impaired.
Parking
Warning!
To reduce the risk of personal in­
jury as a result of vehicle move­
ment, before leaving the vehicle
always:
1. Keep foot on brake pedel.
2. Move the selector lever to
position "P".
3. Turn front wheels towards the
road curb.
4. Firmly depress parking brake
pedal.
5. Turn the key to steering lock
position 0 and remove.
Winter Driving Hints
The most important rule for slippery
or icy roads is to drive sensibly and
to avoid abrupt acceleration, brak­
ing and steering action. Do not use
the cruise control system under
such conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, move selector lever to
position "N". Try to keep the
vehicle under control by corrective
steering action.
Road salts and chemicals can
adversely affect braking efficiency.
Increased pedal force may become
necessary to produce the normal
brake effect. We therefore recom­
mend depressing the brake pedal
repeatedly when traveling on salt-
strewn roads at length. This can
bring road salt impaired braking
efficiency back to normal. A prere­
quisite is, however, that this is
possible without endangering other
drivers on the road.
If the vehicle is parked after being
driven on salt treated roads, the
braking efficiency should be tested
as soon as possible after driving is
resumed while adhering to the
safety requirements.