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GEARBOX
DRIVESHAFTS
RECOMMENDATIONS - PRECAUTIONS (AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - MB3)
Engine : KFW
Towing
The front of the vehicle must be raised in order to be towed.
If the front of the vehicle cannot be raised :
- Add an extra 2 litres of oil to the automatic gearbox.
- Do not exceed 30 kph over a distance of 50 km.
- Gear lever in position «N».
WARNING : Do not forget to remove the extra oil.
Driving.
Never drive with the ignition switched off.
Never push the vehicle to try to start it
(impossible with an automatic gearbox).
NOTE : The automatic gearbox is only lubricated when the engine
is running.
Wait until the vehicle is completely stationary before engaging the
gear lever in position «P».
REMOVING - REFITTING. (Automatic gearbox).
WARNING : Never place the gearbox on its lower casing
(risk of deforming the tray and damaging the hydraulic valve block).
Driveshafts.
ESSENTIAL : When moving the left driveshaft, ensure it remains
horizontal (risk of losing the tri-axe joint needles).
Initialising procedure.
The gearbox should be initialised in the following cases :
- Replacement of the ECU.
- Clearing of faults.
- Replacement of the potentiometer.
- Replacement or adjustment of the accelerator cable.
- Incorrect initialisation.
NOTE : The initialisation procedure should be checked using a
diagnostic tool.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN
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