Pages 51–57 (7 pages)
Practical Hints: Seats, Wheels and Fuel System
From the 1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D and 300D Owner’s Manual
Removing the rear seat cushion and ashtrays, rotating wheels, changing a wheel with the jack (five bolts at 72 ft. lbs.), tire pressure, bleeding the fuel system, manually stopping the 300 D engine, and setting the 300 D high altitude correction device.
Read this section free, starting at page 51What this section covers
- Rear seat cushion and ashtrays
- Wheel rotation
- Changing a wheel
- Tire pressure
- Bleeding the fuel system
- High altitude correction (300 D)
- 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