User manual MERCEDES S 600

[. . . ] Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual S 600 1 Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for MercedesBenz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. [. . . ] The remote control transmitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed - up to 20 seconds. Simultaneousy holding down the left and right side buttons for approximately 20 seconds, or until the control light blinks rapidly, will erase the codes of all three channels. Antenna The antenna extends when switching on the radio and/or telephone. when entering a car wash) both radio and telephone must be switched off. Cellular Telephone The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellular telephone. For further information and installation contact your authorized MercedesBenz dealer. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop the vehicle in a safe location before answering or placing a call. 75 76 Driving 77 Drinking and Driving Warning!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. When the key is in steering lock position 2, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should come on brightly. A warning sounds, if you start to drive without having released the parking brake. Also see Brake Warning Lamp Test in Index. Driving Off Test the brakes briefly after driving off. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Objects stored in this area may impair pedal movement. 78 Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent upon · · · Selector lever position Accelerator position Vehicle speed the brake until ready to drive. The vehicle may otherwise start creeping when the selector lever is in drive or reverse position. It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not on the brake pedal, the car could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. After selecting any driving position from "N" or "P", wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage before accelerating, especially when the engine is cold. Accelerator position Partial throttle = early upshifting = normal acceleration Full throttle = later upshifting = rapid acceleration Kickdown (depressing the accelerator beyond full throttle) = downshifting to next lowest gear = maximum acceleration. Once the desired speed is attained, ease up on the accelerator - the transmission shifts up again. Important! [. . . ] 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 In Canada: 146 For the U. S. A. The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U. S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966". Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz of North America Inc. . [. . . ]