Mercedes-Benz S 320 1999, Руководство пользователя

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Winter Driving Instructions
The most important rule for
slippery or icy roads is to drive
sensibly and to avoid abrupt ac­
celeration, braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not use the cruise
control system under such
conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, move selector lever to
position “ N”. Try to keep the
vehicle under control by corrective
steering action.
Road salts and chemicals can
adversely affect braking efficiency.
Increased pedal force may become
necessary to produce the normal
brake effect. We therefore recom­
mend depressing the brake pedal
periodically when traveling at
length on salt-strewn roads. This
can bring road salt impaired
braking efficiency back to normal.
A prerequisite is, however, that this
be done without endangering other
drivers on the road.
If the vehicle is parked after being
driven on salt treated roads, the
braking efficiency should be tested
as soon as possible after driving is
resumed while observing the safety
rules in the previous paragraph.
Warning!
If the vehicle becomes stuck in
snow, make sure that snow is
kept clear of the exhaust pipe
and from around the vehicle
with engine running. Other­
wise, deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle
interior resulting in uncon­
sciousness and death.
To assure sufficient fresh air
ventilation, open a window
slightly on the side of the
vehicle not facing the wind.
Deep W ater
Caution!
Do not drive through flooded areas
or water of unknown depth.
If you must drive through deep
water, drive slowly to prevent water
from entering the engine compart­
ment or being ingested by the air
intake, possibly causing damage to
electrical components or wiring, to
engine or transmission that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Passenger Com partm ent
Warning!
Always fasten items being
carried as securely as
possible.
In an accident, during hard
braking or sudden maneuvers,
loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and
cause injury to vehicle occu­
pants unless the items are
securely fastened in the
vehicle.
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