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Service-Literature

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in the U.S. o r Canada at the follow ing addresses,
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Mercedes-Benz of N.A.  Inc.
One  M ercedes  Drive
P.O.  Box 350
Montvale,  New Jersey 07645

Att: Technical Publications
Tel: (201) 573-0600

fo r Canada: Mercedes-Benz of Canada

849  Eglinton Ave.,  East
Toronto 17,  Ont., Canada
A tt: Service  Departm ent
Tel: 416-425-3550

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requests from custom ers.

We consider this to be the best way in obtaining accurate

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Summary of Contents for 230 1978

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Page 2: ...O w n e r s M a n u a l T y p e 1 2 3 2 3 0 2 8 0 E 2 8 0 C E M e r c e d e s B e n z...

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Page 4: ...EDES maybe this is your first car from the DAIMLER BENZ company In both cases for your own benefit please read this owner s manual before putting it away Even though you have been driving a car for ye...

Page 5: ...se C o n tro l 21 Various E quipm ent 22 Interior Lig hts 22 Rear View M irro rs 22 Sun V is o r 23 Heated Rear Window 23 Shelf below Rear Window 23 Electric Lighter 24 Sliding R o o f 24 Electric Win...

Page 6: ...s Coolants Lubricants etc 63 Engine Oil Level Check 63 Replenishing Coolant 63 Fluid Level Automatic Transmission 64 Electrical System 65 Fuses 65 Battery 65 Spark P lu g s 65 Replacing B u lb s 66 Em...

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Page 8: ...Vehicle Operation...

Page 9: ...ed fresh air page 26 14 Switch for rear courtesy light 15 Switch for automatic antenna page 35 16 Air conditioner temperature switch page 28 17 Control of electrically operated sliding roof page 24 18...

Page 10: ...Instruments and Controls 9...

Page 11: ...280 CE When the indicator light comes on the catalyst must be replaced 10 Seat belt warning 11 Knob for clock adjustment press in for adjustments 12 Knob for instrument lighting and trip odometer Rota...

Page 12: ...I n s t r u m e n t C l u s t e r 1 1...

Page 13: ...rs From outside pull handle outwards 1 From the inside pull handle in door trim panel Locking and Unlocking of Doors From the outside turn key From the inside actuate safety plunger sedan or safety le...

Page 14: ...r lock system A provision has been made to facilitate permanent locking of the trunk lid for positive prevention of access to trunk by unauthorized persons Before leaving vehicle with an attendant loc...

Page 15: ...ck angle to insure adequate control reach operation and comfort The head rest should also be adjusted for proper height so that when the cushion is tipped completely forward it should from a cradle be...

Page 16: ...headrest release arrester by depressing a button to be felt underthe backrest covering material Front seats button below L H headrest post 2 Rear seats button above between both headrest posts Arm Res...

Page 17: ...p The belt must not be twisted and must be tight Press tongue 1 into buckle 2 and allow to engage audibly Unfastening front and rear Depress red button PRESS 3 in buckle 2 Return tongue 1 to initial p...

Page 18: ...d a bend or by pulling the belt out quickly Note No safety belt can be used for more than one person Belts are not intended for children Anchoring points for a child seat are provided After an acciden...

Page 19: ...st the stop The starter non repeat unit requires the key to be returned to position 1 or 0 prior to a new starting attempt Notes The following items can be operated with the key in steering lock posit...

Page 20: ...eadlights 3 Standing lights right 4 Standing lights left A Turn to position 2 and pull out to first detent same as position 2 plus fog lights B Available for an option Note With the steering lock key...

Page 21: ...al changes of the vehicle press combination switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there 6 Control for windshield washer system When the washer system is switched on the wipers also operat...

Page 22: ...speed remains constant Cancelling To cancel the cruise control briefly push lever to position 3 The cruise control will also be cancelled if the brake pedal is actuated or if the vehicle speed drops o...

Page 23: ...rear door contact switches or by the rock er switch on the instrument panel Rear View Mirrors Outside rear view mirror Outside rear view mirror 2 can be randomly adjusted from inside by means of lever...

Page 24: ...light in the switch 1 comes on A heavy load is imposed on the battery due to the high power requirement For this reason switch off the heated rear window as soon as it is demisted or defrosted It is c...

Page 25: ...r and turn by half a revolution to the stop Slide roof to the desired position To secure turn back the locking lever to the stop and swing up Electrical Control Turn key in steering lock to posi tion...

Page 26: ...ndows e g by children is prevented Electric Window Lifters Switch group for window lifters 1 front left 2 rear left 3 front right 4 rear right 5 Safety switch Key in steering lock in position 2 The si...

Page 27: ...icle can be cut off by turning knob counterclockwise to the stop To heat and ventilate the parked vehicle or if an insufficient 4 Air distribution lever Lever to the left air to windshield Lever in ce...

Page 28: ...well as to front and rear footwells HEAT LEFT AIR FAN HEAT RIGHT 8812 Varying heating power and increased air vol ume to front and rear footweels left and right vehicle side Heating and Ventilation IN...

Page 29: ...s operative only when the engine is running High engine speed pro duces a high refrigerant compressor speed which in turn means increased cooling 8 Temperature switch Switch on by turning to the right...

Page 30: ...can be switched on in addition to the heater Moisture is then extracted either from the fresh air or from the circulation air depending upon the setting of tem perature switch 8 This cooled and dehyd...

Page 31: ...e selector wheel 2 OFF button 3 AUTO LO button 4 AUTO HI button 5 BI LEVEL button 6 DEF button 7 Refrigerant compressor switch 8 Swivelling outlets for cooled air Swivelling outlets for side ventilati...

Page 32: ...ir supply to the vehicle interior is cut off This position can be briefly selected in the case of odorous or dust annoyances or when passing through an auto matic car wash 3 AUTO LO button Normal vehi...

Page 33: ...s 9 7 Refrigerant compressor switch Switching the air conditioning compressor on and off The compressor can be switched off completely in the positions AUTO LO and AUTO HI e g if no cooling is require...

Page 34: ...of preset stations band selection only on radios with built in cassette player 4 Manual tuning control 5 Search sensitivity switch 6 Automatic tuning bar Mexiko models only 7 Cassette release 8 Fast...

Page 35: ...ll station buttons 3 carefully tune in the desired station push button slowly and firmly all the way in then release Automatic station tuning on signal seeking radios only is accompli shed by momentar...

Page 36: ...ts may cause cancellations or loss of the signal as well as strong signal over loading or capture Lowering the antenna height in strong signal areas may eliminate many of the resulting problems and re...

Page 37: ...play the other side remove the cassette from the radio turn it upside down and reinsert through the slot To manually eject the cassette push the release bar 7 When the cassette is ejected the unit wil...

Page 38: ...Driving 37...

Page 39: ...purpose disengage the lock of the left hood strut from recess 3 and slightly lift up hood to prevent the lock from reengaging Then disen gage the lock of the right hood strut from recess 3 and contin...

Page 40: ...ssion See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page 4 Coolant Level See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page 5 B...

Page 41: ...g lock key is in position 2 the brake warning light in the instrument cluster comes on To release pull release button on the instrument panel The parking brake releases in one rapid movement The parki...

Page 42: ...excessive unburned fuel may reach the converter causing it to overheat Continued operation of your vehicle can result in damage to the converter and the vehicle For the same reason we caution against...

Page 43: ...ning off Turn the key in the steering lock to position 0 and only remove the key when the vehicle is at standstill If the coolant temperature is very high e g after hard driving on mountain roads do n...

Page 44: ...mperatures about 59 F 95 F 15 C 3 5 C Turn the key in steering lock clockwise to the stop Start without actuating accelerator Release key only when the engine is running smoothly Turning off Turn the...

Page 45: ...lied Do not release the brake before moving off The vehicle may otherwise start creep ing when the selector lever is in a driving position Accelerator position Partial throttle early upshifting normal...

Page 46: ...oonerat higherspeed Do not exceed top speeds in the individual selector lever positions Refer to speedometer markings Maneuvering To maneuver in restricted area e g when pulling into a parking space c...

Page 47: ...ox 50 to approx 80 be particularly cautious on wet and dirty roads Icy road approx 15 You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road as soon as the prevailing temperatures fall close...

Page 48: ...of the vehicle the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously being reduced through the absorp tion of moisture from the atmos phere Under extremely hard ope rating conditions this moisture con...

Page 49: ...great extent on driving habits and operating conditions For econo mical driving you should avoid frequent and quick acceleration avoid frequent slowdowns avoid high speeds Driving in low temperature w...

Page 50: ...can always be started even at low ambient temperatures Tires For the cold season we recommend mounting M S radial ply tires on all wheels Permissible top speed for M S radial ply tires is 100 miles h...

Page 51: ...igh altitude correction device warm up regulator of the injection system for high altitude is installed and idle setting is corrected by a MERCEDES BENZ service station before delivery This adjustment...

Page 52: ...Vehicle Care 51...

Page 53: ...ibed in detail in a manual which you can order from your MERCEDES BENZ service station A small sticker attached to the door post of the driver s door by the service station personnel is to remind you...

Page 54: ...ld vehicle models are furthermore stocked in the central plant warehouses We warrant maximum operational efficiency and reliability as well as optimum retention of the vehicle value when MERCEDES BENZ...

Page 55: ...oke exhaust emissions and in winter may require specific preventive measures Have the vehicle regularly examined for damage caused by thrown up gravel or other defects Any damage should be repaired as...

Page 56: ...as soon as possible When washing the car underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Tar Stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove Window...

Page 57: ...a dry shampoo Do not sit on damp upholstery Quick drying is achieved by applying hot air for example by using a hair dryer If in doubt please consult your MERCEDES BENZ service station Paintwork Do no...

Page 58: ...Practical Hints 57...

Page 59: ...1 in the center and remove ash tray To install ash tray Position ash tray squarely and push in To remove rear ash tray Push the ash tray down while open ing and remove To install ash tray Position ash...

Page 60: ...on the roof Such supports may lead to marring of the paint or even denting of the roof if excessive weight is placed on the rack Your MERCEDES BENZ dealer can give further advice Rear Seat Cushion Re...

Page 61: ...r wheels be comes visible at a mileage of 3 000 6 000 miles 5 000 10 000 km as otherwise the driving properties deteriorate Slowly leaking air e g due to a nail in the tire may cause damage to the tir...

Page 62: ...wheel bolts 6 Clean jack supporting tube if necessary Jack tubes are be hind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings 7 Insert jack arm into the tube hole up to the stop Posit...

Page 63: ...e two opposite clips against the rim and seat the hub cap by firmly striking it towards the valve with the flat oft the hand 13 Correct tire pressure Tire Pressure A table see fuel filler flap or last...

Page 64: ...ty see Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page Replenishing Coolant Open the radiator cap only if the coolant temperature is below 194 F 90 C First turn cap to notch number I to relieve excess pre...

Page 65: ...operational troubles The oil level in the transmission is dependent upon the oil tempera ture The maximum and minimum oil level marks on the dipstick are applicable references only if the transmission...

Page 66: ...in tropical zones check the elec trolyte level in the battery cells from outside The electrolyte level must be some where between the lower and the upper marking Replenish only with distilled water a...

Page 67: ...ce to the road worthiness of the car Check and readjust headlights at regular inter vals and invariably when a lamp has been replaced Front Lights Sealed Beam Version USA Specifications Fog Light 1 Co...

Page 68: ...ght Loosen fastener 6 Push light body forward and detach Hold lamp holder by the wide lug and pull out Depress bulb turn to the left and take out When installing the bulb holder the lugs must engage t...

Page 69: ...Loosen both the securing screws 1 and take out light Courtesy Lights To replace the bulb press courtesy light slightly towards the left 1 lift off at right hand side 2 and pull out to the right The s...

Page 70: ...Electrical System 8693 Trunk Light Glove Compartment Light The bulb 1 is easily accessible To replace the bulb pull out light when the trunk lid 2 is opened i 69...

Page 71: ...n the drive motor LH side of trunk The manual drive can be rotated by means of adapter 2 and spark plug wrench 3 to move the sliding roof in the desired direction To close the sliding roof turn clockw...

Page 72: ...fails to fire within a few seconds return the selector lever from L to N as otherwise the transmission may be damaged For another starting attempt tow car again for a short while with the selector lev...

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Page 74: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 73...

Page 75: ...plates are arranged correspondingly 6 Emission Control Tag Black tag Federal and Canada emission control system Yellow tag California emission control system 7 Emission Control Tag Catalyst Informatio...

Page 76: ...be left in the car Submit this card to your MERCEDES BENZ service station to request a replacement key in case of loss r _ 1 T J i l T 3 3 3 I A i l V c I I I mmmM M M U M M M V i i v Card No 2 on whi...

Page 77: ...8 in 0 20 mm Firing o rd e r 1 3 4 2 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See a M ER C ED ES BE NZ service station for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipm ent...

Page 78: ...mm Wheel base 110 0 ins 2 795 mm High and low b e a m s Sealed beam Track front 58 6 ins 1 488 mm Fog lig h ts H 3 Track re a r 56 9 ins 1 446 mm Turn signal clearance and side marker lights front 21...

Page 79: ...mm cold engine Exhaust 0 010 in 0 25 mm Firing o rd e r 1 5 3 6 2 4 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See a MERCEDES BENZ service station for the corresponding data of all special bod...

Page 80: ...ior lig h ts 10 W festoon lamp Trunk lig h t 10 W festoon lamp Glove compartment lig h t___ 5 W festoon lamp Technical Data 280 E 280 CE Weights See certification tag Main Dimensions 280 E Overall veh...

Page 81: ...engine oil and filter change 230 5 8 4 8 US Imp qts 5 5 1 280 E 280 CE 7 5 7 US Imp qts 6 5 1 Total oil capacity in case of engine oil change without filter replacement 230 5 2 4 4 US Imp qts 5 0 1 2...

Page 82: ...E 280 CE Initial fill 7 5 8 US Imp qts 6 6 I Fluid change 5 6 4 6 US Imp qts 5 3 I Rear axle 2 1 1 8 US Imp pts 1 0 I Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid Power steering...

Page 83: ...serve of 82 Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Special grease Bosch special grease 1 1 0 9 US Imp pts 0 5 I Brake fluid approximately 3 2 2 6 US Imp qts 3 I Water plus windshield detergent 10 6 8...

Page 84: ...nitial operation oil in the factory or in a MERCEDES BENZ service station This oil is specially developed for the specific operating conditions during the first 300 600 miles 500 1 000 km A recommende...

Page 85: ...ld also contain the least possible propor tion of disolved materials potable water quality Antifreeze in the coolant should ensure minimum protection to 4 F 2 0 C If no antifreeze is available add a t...

Page 86: ...ercedes Benz of N A Inc One Mercedes Drive P O Box 350 Montvale New Jersey 07645 Att Technical Publications Tel 201 573 0600 for Canada Mercedes Benz of Canada 849 Eglinton Ave East Toronto 17 Ont Can...

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Page 89: ...ight to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this O w ner s Manual s e e o No part of this m anual may be reproducted or translated without prior autho...

Page 90: ...d A T F D e x r o nt y p e F o rl e v e lc h e c k sa n dr e p l e n i s h m e n t r e f e rt op a g e6 4 F o rn o r m a lr e p l e n i s h m e n t u s ew a t e r p o t a b l ew a t e rq u a l i t y F...

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