Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 18)

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Aquaplaning

Depending on the depth of the water

layer on the road, aquaplaning may

occur, even at low speeds and with new

tires. Avoid track grooves in the road

arid apply brakes cautiously in the rain.

Tire Traction

The safe speed on a wet, snow covered

or icy road is always lower than on a

dry road.

You should pay particular attention to

the condition of the road as soon as the

prevailing temperatures fall close to the

freezing point.

Warning!

If ice has formed on the road, tire

traction will be substantially

reduced. Under such weather

conditions, drive, steer and brake

with extreme caution.

We recommend M + S radial-ply tires

for the winter season for all four

wheels to insure normal balanced

handling characteristics.

On packed snow, they can reduce your

stopping distance as compared with

summer tires. Stopping distance,

however, is still considerably greater

than when the road is wet or dry.

Parking

Warning!

To reduce the risk of personal injury

as a result of vehicle movement,

before turning off the engine and

leaving the vehicle always:

1. Keep foot on brake pedal.

2. Firmly depress parking

brake pedal.

3. Engage first or reverse

gear (selector lever position "P"

in the case of automatic

transmissions).

4. Slowly release brake pedal.

5. Turn front wheels towards

the road curb,

6. Turn the key to steering

lock position 0 and remove.

Important!

It is advisable to set the parking brake

whenever parking or leaving the

vehicle. In addition, engage first or

reverse gear (selector lever position

"P"). When parking on hills, always set

the parking brake.

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