Mercedes-Benz 300 SD 1978, Owner'S Manual

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Have the following items checked regularly and prior to any long trip
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1 Fuel Supply
For w inter and sum m er o peration diesel
fuels refer to “ Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants,
etc. and last page” .
Do not fo rce fuel tank flap.
2
Tire Pressure For tire pressure table refer to fuel fille r flap
o r last page. Check at least every other
week. For m ore details see “ Wheels, Tires,
C hanging W heels” .
3 O il/Fluid Level: Engine,
Automatic Transmission
See “ C hecking Fuels, C oolants, Lubricants,
etc.” , “ Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. and
last page” .
4
Coolant Level See “ C hecking Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants,
etc.” , “ Fuels, C oolants, Lubricants, etc. and
last page” .
5 Brake Fluid W hen the m inim um m ark on the reservoir is
reached, have the system checked (brake
lining thickness, leaks).
6
Windshield Washer Replenish w ith water m ixed with w indshield
w asher dete rg e n t (container is in the engine
com p a rtm e n t).
7
Battery Replenish with d istille d w ater only. See
“ E lectrical S ystem ” .
Vehicle Lighting
Check fo r fu n ctio n and cleanliness.