Mercedes-Benz 300 SD-Turbo Diesel 1985, Owner'S Manual

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Have the following items checked regularly and prior to any long trip
Fuel Supply
For w inter and sum m er operation diesel
fuels refer to “ Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants,
e tc .” and last page.
2 Tire Pressure For tire pressure table refer to fuel filler flap
or last page. C heck at least every other
week. For more details see “ Wheels, Tires,
Changing W heels".
3 Oil/Fluid Level: Engine,
Automatic Transmission
See “ Checking Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants,
e tc .” , “ Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, e tc .” and
last page.
4 Coolant Level See “ Checking Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants,
e tc .” , “ Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, e tc .” and
last page.
5 Brake Fluid W hen the m inim um mark on the reservoir is
reached, have the system checked (brake
lining thickness, leaks).
6 Windshield Washer Replenish with w indshield washer solvent
(container is in the engine com partm ent).
A dd MB auto shampoo, see page 64.
7 Battery
Replenish w ith distilled w ater only. See
“ Electrical S yste m ” .
8705 Vehicle Lighting
Check fo r fu n ctio n and cleanliness.