Mercedes-Benz 1984 300SD, Руководство пользователя

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Starting and Shifting Gears Safe Driving
Maneuvering
To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when
pulling into a parking space, control
the car speed by gradually releasing
the service brake.
Accelerate gently and do not pump
the accelerator. To rock a car out of
so ft ground (mud or snow), alter­
nately shift from forward to reverse,
apply only partial throttle.
Trailer operation
Do not allow the engine speed to
drop too low at uphill gradients to
prevent the engine from laboring at
low RPMs. Depending on the degree
of the incline, shift selector lever to
positions “ 3 ” or “ 2 ” early enough to
maintain engine RPMs w ithin best
torque range.
Stopping
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights,
leave the transm ission engaged and
co n tro l vehicle with the service brake.
For longer stops with the engine
idling, shift into “ N” o r “ P” .
When stopping the car on a slope, do
not hold it by means of the accelera­
to r but use the brake. This avoids
unnecessary heat-up of the transm is­
sion.
Power assistance:
When the engine is not running, both
the service brake and the steering are
w ith o u t pow er assistance. Under these
circum stances, a much greater effort
is necessary to steer or stop the
vehicle.
Tires:
Do not allow your tires to wear down
to o far. W ith less than 3 mm/Vs in of
tread, the antiskid properties on a wet
road are sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather an d /o r
road pavement, the traction varies
widely.
Specified tire pressures m ust be
maintained. This applies particularly if
the tires are subjected to high loads
(e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high
am bient tem peratures).
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