Drinking And Driving; Parking Brake; Driving Off - Mercedes-Benz E320 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
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.

Parking Brake

To engage, firmly depress parking
brake pedal. When the electronic 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.
A warning sounds, if you start to drive
without having released the parking
brake.
Also see Brake Warning Lamp in Index

Driving Off

Apply the service brakes to test them
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.
When starting off on a slippery surface,
do not allow one drive wheel to spin for
an extended period.
Warning!
Keep driver's foot area clear at all
times. Objects stored in this area
may impair pedal movement.
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