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Mercedes-Benz E 320 Wagon 1999 Additions to Manual User Manual

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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 with the ASR or

ESP switched off. Doing so may cause

serious damage to the drive train which

is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz

Limited Warranty.

Warning!

Keep driver's foot area clear at all

times. Objects stored in this area

may impair pedal movement.