General - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Driving tips
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the engine is switched off, unless it is
R
automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
the driver's seat belt is not inserted in the
R
belt buckle and the driver's door is open.
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
R
period.
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
Releasing automatically
The electric parking brake is released
automatically when all of the following
conditions are fulfilled:
the engine is running.
R
the transmission is in position D or R.
R
the driver's seat belt is fastened.
R
you depress the accelerator pedal.
R
If the transmission is in position R, the trunk
lid must be closed.
For the parking brake to be released
automatically if your seat belt is not fastened,
the following conditions must be fulfilled:
the driver's door is closed.
R
you have shifted out of P or you have
R
previously driven faster than 2 mph
(3 km/h).
Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
X
While driving, push handle : of the electric
parking brake.
i The vehicle is braked for as long as the
handle of the electric parking brake is
pressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During braking:
a warning tone sounds.
R
Please Release Parking Brake
the
R
message appears.
the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
R
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes.
When the vehicle has been braked to a
standstill, the electric parking brake is
engaged.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
X
Connect a trickle charger.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than four weeks, the battery may be damaged
by exhaustive discharging.
i
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic. For your own safety
and that of others, we recommend that you
stop the vehicle at a safe place and in
accordance with the traffic conditions before
making or accepting a phone call.
Comply with all legal requirements if you use
the telephone while driving. Use the hands-
free system and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In