How to drive a 280GE Auto?

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tase
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I not to long ago purchase a 280GE but have no idea how to really drive it?

what does those 2 pulls do! the other stick gear below the auto gears!

Ye I sound stupid but hey better I ask.

Thanks in advance

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Re: How to drive a 280GE Auto?

the lever to the rear of the auto is to put the vehicle into 4 wheel drive 1st position and if I recall correctly by moving it to its 2nd position puts the car into low ratio 4 wheel drive, best to do this when stationary, the pulls are for locking the front and rear differentials, putting the car in low ratio locks the centre differential.

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Re: How to drive a 280GE Auto?

oic- thanks - is there anywhere i can pickup a manual for the 280ge!

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Re: How to drive a 280GE Auto?

You could try Mercedes they should be able to give you a photocopy of the hand book if not an original

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Re: How to drive a 280GE Auto?

tase wrote:
oic- thanks - is there anywhere i can pickup a manual for the 280ge!

If you can understand German this is what you need... diesel models but most applies to your G as well:

http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/MERCEDES/detalle.php?MANUAL=20

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Re: How to drive a 280GE Auto?

mortinson wrote:
tase wrote:
oic- thanks - is there anywhere i can pickup a manual for the 280ge!

If you can understand German this is what you need... diesel models but most applies to your G as well:

http://www.pruebas.pieldetoro.net/web/MERCEDES/detalle.php?MANUAL=20

wow thats great...Ill just http://www.freetranslation.com :wink:

Cheeers