Mercedes-Benz 410 D Operating Instructions Manual page 119

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Tow-starting 210 - 410
- Tow-start the vehicle only with the batteries connected.
- Tow-start vehicles equipped with catalyst only with engine cold and the
catalyst cooled down.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
- Insert key in steering lock and turn to driving position .
- With the engine cold, pull out choke control completely.
- Declutch, engage 2nd or 3rd gear, tow-start vehicle, engage clutch slowly and
actuate accelerator until the engine starts firing.
Vehicles with automatic MB transmission:
- Insert key in steering lock and turn to the driving position.
- Move selector lever to transmission neutral (position ,,N").
- If the engine is cold, depress the accelerator completely once and release.
- Maintain a towing speed of 25 kmth (15 mph) with a cold transmission and
40 km h (25 mph) with a warmed up transmission to ensure sufficient fluid
pressure in the transmission.
- Move selector lever to position ,.2".
- Actuate accelerator only after the engine is driven by the transmission.
- If the engine starts firing , return selector lever to the neutra l position immediately
(position ,,N".).
Notes:
- Should the engine fail to fire within a few seconds, shift to neutral again and
repeat tow-starting action.
- Vehicles equipped with catalyst:
Should the engine fail to start within a few seconds, discontinue tow-start ing.
Do not attempt tow-starting repeatedly. Consult workshop.