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RECOMMENDATIONS - PRECAUTIONS (MB3 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX)
Engine : KFW
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN
Towing
REMOVING - REFITTING. (Automatic gearbox).
The front of the vehicle must be raised in order to be towed.If the front
of the vehicle cannot be raised :
WARNING : Never place the gearbox on its lower casing (risk of
deforming the tray and damaging the hydraulic valve block).
- 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".
Driveshafts.
ESSENTIAL : When moving the left driveshaft, ensure it remains
horizontal (risk of losing the tri-axe joint needles).
WARNING : Do not forget to remove the extra oil.
Driving.
Initialising procedure.
Never drive with the ignition switched off.
Never push the vehicle to try to start it (impossible with an automatic
gearbox).
The gearbox should be initialised in the following cases :
- Replacement of the ECU.
- Clearing of faults.
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".
- Replacement of the potentiometer.
- Replacement or adjustment of the accelerator cable.
- Incorrect initialisation.
NOTE : The initialisation procedure should be checked using a
diagnostic tool.
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