Mercedes-Benz 300 SDL turbo 126 D, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction
This Owner’s Manual contains a great deal of useful
information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiar­
ize yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle,
we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings.
Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or
personal injury.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment des­
cribed. Therefore, you may find explanations of equip­
ment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any ques­
tions about the operation of any equipment, your author­
ized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be glad to demon­
strate the proper procedures.
Owner’s Service and Warranty Policy
The Owner's Service and Warranty Policy Booklet con­
tains detailed information about the warranties covering
your MERCEDES-BENZ, including:
• New Car Limited Warranty
• Emissions Systems Warranty
• Emission Performance Warranty
• California Emission Control System
Warranty (California Only)
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Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary
maintenance w ork which should be performed at regular
intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you
take the vehicle to your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer for service. The Service Advisor will record each
service.
Roadside Assistance
Although your Mercedes-Benz is built to be as trouble-
free as possible, a Roadside Assistance Program is avail­
able to provide emergency roadside service after normal
dealer hours and on weekends and holidays in the con­
tiguous United States.
Roadside Assistance is available Monday through Friday
from 5:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight and on Saturday, Sunday
and legal holidays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight. In the
event of a breakdown during these hours, telephone this
toll-free number: 1-800-222-0100.
For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz
Roadside Assistance Program Booklet in your glove
compartment.