X
Shift the automatic transmission to the neu-
tral position.
X
Start the engine and let it run at idling speed
for approximately 1 minute.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to D and
wait approximately 30 seconds.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to R and
wait approximately 30 seconds.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to N and
wait approximately 30 seconds.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Tilt the cab forwards (
Y
page 173).
X
Start the engine with the cab tilted
(
Y
page 175).
X
Pull out oil dipstick
:
.
X
Wipe oil dipstick
:
with a lint-free cloth.
X
Insert oil dipstick
:
into dipstick tube
;
as far as it will go and pull it out again.
X
Check the oil level on dipstick
:
.
When the automatic transmission is at nor-
mal operating temperature: the oil level
must be within hot range
=
.
When the automatic transmission is cold:
the oil level must be within cold range
?
.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Add the required quantity of transmission oil
into dipstick tube
;
.
X
Insert oil dipstick
:
back into dipstick
tube
;
as far as it will go.
X
Check the engine oil level again.
X
Tilt the cab back into the driving position.
Vehicle assemblies
H
Environmental note
Improper handling of operating fluids is haz-
ardous to the environment.
Do not allow operating fluids to enter the
sewage system, surface waters, ground
water or soil.
Check the vehicle assemblies for leaks regu-
larly. If fluid loss is identified, e.g. by oil drops
on the parking area, have the cause of the
fluid loss rectified at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Checking the anti-corrosion protec-
tion
!
Road salt is corrosive. Wash the vehicle
more often in winter to remove road salt
residue. The road salt residue can otherwise
damage the anti-corrosion protection.
The cab is provided with body cavity protec-
tion and underbody protection.
X
Check the vehicle regularly for corrosion
damage, particularly the compressed-air and
hydraulic lines.
X
Have any damage to the factory-installed
anti-corrosion protection rectified at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
X
To ensure sufficient anti-corrosion protec-
tion, as a precautionary measure spray the
underside of the vehicle with a wax-based
protective agent according to Sheet No.
385.1 of the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products.
Batteries
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of
injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhale gases released from the battery.
When carrying out maintenance work on the
battery, wear acid-resistant protective cloth-
ing, particularly protective eyewear, protec-
tive gloves and an apron. Do not lean over
the battery. Keep the batteries out of the
reach of children.
If you come into contact with battery acid,
observe the following:
R
immediately rinse battery acid off skin
thoroughly with plenty of clean water and
seek immediate medical attention.
R
if you get battery acid in your eyes, rinse
them thoroughly with plenty of clean
water immediately. Consult a doctor with-
out delay.
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