Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL 1993 Owner's Manual page 74

Drinking and Driving
Warning!
Drinking and driving can be a
very dangerous combination.
Even a small amount of alco­
hol or drugs can affect your
reflexes, perceptions and
judgement.
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 anyone to drive after
drinking.
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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 instru­
ment cluster should go out.
Also see Brake Warning Lamp
Test in Index.
Driving O ff
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
P iP 0003 B13A
this area may impair pedal
movement.