Mercedes-Benz 126 1986, Owner'S Manual

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Warning!
The stop lamps will not come on
when applying the parking brake
only. Perform the procedure in the
previous paragraph only when the
road is clear of other traffic.
All checks and maintenance work on
the brake sytem should be carried out
by an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer.
If the parking brake is released and
the brake warning lamp in the instru­
ment 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 without delay.
Install only brake pads recommended
by us.
If other than recommended brake
pads are installed, the braking proper­
ties of the vehicle can be affected to
an extent that the safety is substan­
tially impaired.
Parking
Warning!
To reduce the risk of personal in­
jury as a result of vehicle move­
ment, before leaving the vehicle
always:
1. Keep foot on brake pedal.
2. Move the selector lever
to position “P”.
3. Turn front wheels towards
the road curb.
4. Firmly depress parking
brake pedal.
5. Turn the key to steering
lock position 0 and remove.
Winter Driving Hints
The most important rule for slippery
or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to
avoid abrupt acceleration, braking
and steering action. Do not use the
cruise control system under such
conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of skid­
ding, move selector lever to position
“ N” . Try to keep the vehicle under
control by corrective steering action.
Road salts and chemicals can ad­
versely affect braking efficiency.
Increased pedal force may become
necessary to produce the normal
brake effect. We therefore recom­
mend depressing the brake pedal
repeatedly when traveling on salt-
strewn roads at length. This can
bring road salt impaired braking
efficiency back to normal. A prere­
quisite is, however, that this is pos­
sible without endangering other driv­
ers on the road.
If the vehicle is parked after being
driven on salt treated roads, the brak­
ing efficiency should be tested as
soon as possible after driving is
resumed while adhering to the safety
requirements.
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