Mercedes-benz E-class 1999 Owners Manual User Manual download pdf (Page 18)

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Driving Instructions

Warning!

If you feel a sudden significant

vibration or ride disturbance, or you

suspect that possible damage to your

vehicle has occurred, you should

turn on the hazard warning flashers,

carefully slow down, and drive with

caution to an area which is a safe

distance from the roadway.

Inspect the tires and under the

vehicle for possible damage. If the

vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it

towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz

or tire dealer for repairs.

Power Assistance

Warning!

When the engine is not running, the

brake and steering systems are

without power assistance. Under

these circumstances, a much greater

effort is necessary to stop or steer the

vehicle.

Brakes

Warning!

After driving in heavy rain for some

time without applying the brakes or

through water deep enough to wet

brake components, the first braking

action may be somewhat reduced

and increased pedal pressure may be

necessary. Be sure to maintain a safe

distance from vehicles in front.

Resting your foot on the brake pedal

will cause excessive and premature

wear of the brake pads.

It can also result in the brakes

overheating thereby significantly

reducing their effectiveness. It may

not be possible to stop the vehicle in

sufficient time to avoid an accident.

The condition of the parking brake

system is checked each time the

vehicle is in the shop for the required

service.

If the parking brake is released and the

brake warning lamp in the instrument

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

immediately.

All checks and service work on the

brake system should be carried out by

an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Install only brake pads and brake

fluid recommended by Mercedes-

Benz.

Warning!

If other than recommended brake

pads are installed, or other than

recommended brake fluid is used,

the braking properties of the vehicle

can be degraded to an extent that

safe braking is substantially

impaired. This could result in an

accident.

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