Driving Instructions
Power Assistance
After hard braking, it is advisable to
drive on for some time, rather than
immediately parking, so the air stream
will cool down the brakes faster.
The condition of the parking brake
system is checked each time the car is
in the shop for the required
maintenance.
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.
Warning!
Between maintenance checks, it is a
good practice to apply the parking
brake once or twice while driving at
approximately 50 km/h (30 mph) on a
dry straight road. Apply parking brake
lightly until a slight drag on the wheels
is felt. Keep applying the brake for
about 10 seconds while pulling the re-
lease handle out before releasing the
parking brake completely. This practice
will keep the parking brake at
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.
Brakes
Caution!
When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the load on the brakes
by shifting into a lower gear (selector
lever position "4" , "3" , "2". This helps
prevent overheating of the brakes and
reduces brake pad wear. Do not exceed
engine speed limits (see Index).
maximum efficiency.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Document Type | Free PDF Owner's Manual Download. |
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz 300SD, Mercedes-Benz W126 |
| Model Year | 1993 |
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| Publisher | mbusa.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Mercedes-Benz W140 |
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