Pages 78–83 (6 pages)

Edition Notice and Consumer Information

From the 1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D and 300D Owner’s Manual

Printing and edition notice (USA, edition C 1976) followed by the federal consumer information brochure for the 300 D: vehicle stopping distance, tire reserve load and recommended pressures, and acceleration and passing ability.

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What this section covers

  • Edition notice
  • Vehicle stopping distance
  • Tire reserve load
  • Recommended tire pressures
  • Acceleration and passing ability
Year
1976
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
240 D and 300 D (chassis 115)
Publication
115 584 12 97
Pages
83

What’s inside

Vehicle operation

  1. Title Page, Foreword and ContentsCover, the Mercedes-Benz 240D and 300D (115 D) title page, the Daimler-Benz foreword and the two-page contents list for the book.pp. 1–5
  2. Keys, Doors, Windows and Seatspp. 6–13
  3. Instruments and Controlspp. 14–19
  4. Various EquipmentInterior lights, inside and outside rear view mirrors, sun visors, cigar lighter, the heated rear window and manual or electric operation of the sliding roof.pp. 20–22
  5. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioningpp. 23–26
  6. Radiopp. 27–30
  7. Hood, Regular Inspections and Startingpp. 31–37
  8. Transmission, Safe Driving and Cruise Controlpp. 38–43
  9. Special Operating ConditionsWinter driving preparation including oil, antifreeze, battery and tires, tire chain use, and cold-start procedures below 23 degrees F for the 240 D and 300 D.pp. 44–45

Vehicle care and practical hints

  1. Maintenance System and Vehicle Carepp. 46–50
  2. Practical Hints: Seats, Wheels and Fuel Systempp. 51–57
  3. Checking Fuels, Coolants and LubricantsChecking the engine oil dipstick level, the coolant level in the radiator filler neck for the 240 D and 300 D, and the automatic transmission fluid level and its temperature dependence.pp. 58–60
  4. Electrical System and Emergency Startingpp. 61–65

Technical data and consumer information

  1. Identification Plates and Technical Datapp. 66–71
  2. Fuels, Coolants and Lubricantspp. 72–77
  3. Edition Notice and Consumer Informationpp. 78–83