Mercedes-Benz 260 E 124 1988, Owner'S Manual

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Parking Brake
To engage, depress parking brake
pedal. When the key is in steering lock
position
2
, the brake warning lamp in
the instrument cluster should come on
(function check for brake warning
lamp).
To release the parking brake, pull
handle on instrument panel. The brake
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
should go out.
Starting and Shifting Gears
W arning!
Keep driver’s foot area clear at all
times. Objects stored in this area
may impair pedal movement.
Test the brakes briefly after driving off.
Perform this procedure only when the
road is clear of other traffic.
W arm up the engine smoothly. Do not
place full load on the engine until the
operating temperature has been
reached.
When starting off on a slippery sur­
face, do not allow one driving wheel
to spin for an extended period.
Manual Transmission
See illustration for gearshift lever posi­
tions corresponding to the individual
gears.
Shift into reverse gear only with the
vehicle at a standstill; for this purpose
pull shift lever up and engage reverse
gear after declutching.
Do not exceed the maximum speed in
the individual gears. See line markings
on the speedometer.
Note:
W hen vehicle is parked, be sure to
engage first or reverse gear and set
parking brake.
Recommended Shift Points for
Manual Transmission
For good fuel economy, the following
shift points are recommended:
Shift
from 1st to 2nd at 24 km/h (15 mph)
from 2nd to 3rd at 40 km/h (25 mph)
from 3rd to 4th at 64 km/h (40 mph)
from 4th to 5th at 72 km/h (45 mph).
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