Pages 38–43 (6 pages)
Transmission, Safe Driving and Cruise Control
From the 1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D and 300D Owner’s Manual
Manual and automatic transmission use, the selector lever positions P, R, N, D, S and L, kickdown, trailer operation and stopping, followed by braking advice, charge indicator, coolant temperature and oil pressure gauge notes, and the cruise control lever positions.
Read this section free, starting at page 38What this section covers
- Automatic transmission selector positions
- Kickdown
- Trailer operation
- Braking on slopes and in rain
- Coolant temperature gauge
- Cruise control
- 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
- 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
- Keys, Doors, Windows and Seatspp. 6–13
- Instruments and Controlspp. 14–19
- 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
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioningpp. 23–26
- Radiopp. 27–30
- Hood, Regular Inspections and Startingpp. 31–37
- Transmission, Safe Driving and Cruise Controlpp. 38–43
- 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
- Maintenance System and Vehicle Carepp. 46–50
- Practical Hints: Seats, Wheels and Fuel Systempp. 51–57
- 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
- Electrical System and Emergency Startingpp. 61–65