Okay ;

I'm trying to scan the pertinent page of the 1979 Mercedes' 300TD owner's manual P.45

It says " "D"

Drive all gears are available, 1st gear can only be engaged by means of kickdown .

Position "D" affords optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating condition ."

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better