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Summary of Contents for 240 D 1978

Page 1: ...Mercedes Benz...

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Page 3: ...Owner s Manual 240D 300D 300CD Type 123 D 978 Mercedes Benz...

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Page 5: ...this is your first car fro m the D AIM LE R B E N Z com pany In both cases fo r your ow n benefit please read this o w ner s m anual before p u ttin g it aw ay Even th o u g h you have been driving a...

Page 6: ...tch 20 Cruise Control 21 Various Equipment 22 Interior Lights 22 Rear View Mirrors 22 Sun V is o r 23 Heated Rear W indow 23 Shelf below Rear W indow 23 Electric Lig hter 24 Sliding R o o f 24 Electri...

Page 7: ...c Transm ission 60 Wheels Tires Changing Wheels 61 Wheels T ire s Changing Wheels Tire Pressure Electrical S yste m Replacing B u lb s Fuses B a tte ry Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof Unlocking of...

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Page 9: ...Vehicle Operation...

Page 10: ...ar courtesy light 16 Switch for automatic antenna page 35 17 Air conditioner temperature switch page 28 18 Control of electrically operated sliding roof page 24 19 Switch for heated rear window page 2...

Page 11: ...Instrum ents and Controls 9...

Page 12: ...indicator orange 10 Seat belt warning 11 Knob for clock adjustment press in for adjustments 12 Knob for instrument lighting and trip odometer Rotate knob instrument lighting is infinitely variable De...

Page 13: ...Instrum ent Cluster 11...

Page 14: ...handle out wards 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 lever coupe 2 Unlockin...

Page 15: ...k 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 w ith an at tendant lock t...

Page 16: ...ack angle to insure adequate control reach operation and comfort The headrest should also be adjusted for proper height so that when the cushion is tipped com pletely forward it should from a cradle b...

Page 17: ...l Hints 4 Safety Headrest Adjust headrest to support the back of the head at the level of the upper end of ear For height adjustment or for removal push headrest slightly forward 1 To detach the headr...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...quickly Note No safety belt can be used for more than one person Belts are not in tended for children Anchoring points for a child seat are provided After an accident inspect the safety belts and rep...

Page 20: ...he stop The starter nonrepeat unit requires the key to be returned to position 1 or 0 prior to a new starting attempt For starting and turning off the en gine refer to page 40 Notes The following item...

Page 21: ...headlights 3 Standing lights right 4 Standing lights left A Turn to position 2 and pull out to first detent same as po sition 2 plus fog lights B Available for an option Controls i Note W ith the ste...

Page 22: ...l 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 operate...

Page 23: ...ed remains con stant Cancelling To canel the cruise control briefly push lever to posi tion 3 The cruise control will also be cancelled if the brake pedal is actuated or if the vehicle speed drops on...

Page 24: ...ontact switches or by the rocker switch on the instrument panel Rear V iew Mirrors Outside rear view mirror Outside rear view mirror 2 can be randomly adjusted from inside by means of lever 1 If the m...

Page 25: ...ight in the switch 1 comes on A heavy load is imposed on the battery due to the high power re quirement For this reason switch off the heated rear window as soon as it is demisted or defrosted It is c...

Page 26: ...by hand Refer to Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof Various Equipment Electric Lighter Key in steering lock position 1 or 2 Press in electric lighter it will pop out automatically when hot Sliding R...

Page 27: ...lock in position 2 The side windows can be operated as follows 1 By depressing one of the switches 1 4 one for each window located in a switch group in front of the oddments tray 2 By actuation of the...

Page 28: ...cle side Switch on heater by turning to the right Heating power is then increased up to the stop Control air volume with knob 1 4 Air distribution lever Lever to the left air to wind shield Lever in c...

Page 29: ...and rear footwells l FLOOR jSgSDEF Varying heating power and increased air vol ume to front and rear footwells left and right vehicle side Heating and Ventilation WINDSHIELD FLOOR D E F T jS lD E F 0...

Page 30: ...m is oper ative only when the engine is run ning High engine speed produces a high refrigerant compressor speed which in turn means in creased cooling 8 Temperature switch Switch on by turning to the...

Page 31: ...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 dehydr...

Page 32: ...re 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 ventilat...

Page 33: ...air 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 veh...

Page 34: ...windshield For the side windows open swivelling outlets 9 7 Refrigerant compressor switch Switching the air conditioning compressor on and off The compressor can be switched off completely in the pos...

Page 35: ...Vehicle Care i 49...

Page 36: ...mmended brake fluids The vehicle must receive the pre scribed maintenance and or lubri cation work at the specified inter vals as listed in the maintenance booklet Verification of perform ance of such...

Page 37: ...id changed every 12 500 miles 20 000 km w ithout filter change Spare Parts Service All MERCEDES BENZ service stations store the MERCEDES BENZ original spare parts required for maintenance and repair w...

Page 38: ...sed by thrown up gravel or other defects Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible particularly be fore the onset of the winter Your vehicle has received a rust proofing treatment in productio...

Page 39: ...f the wheels Tar Stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove W indow Cleaning Use a window cleaning solution on very dirty or oil stained windows Clean windshi...

Page 40: ...r example by using a hair dryer If in doubt please consult your MERCEDES BENZ service station Paintwork Do not apply wax if your car is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot For maximum protec...

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Page 42: ...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 opening and remove To install ash tray Position ash...

Page 43: ...2 and the tool kit are stowed in a trough below the trunk floor Fold back trunk floor mat and remove cover plate Note The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle Jack stands must be u...

Page 44: ...arged battery the system must be bled manually Operate the primer pump until the injection pump overflow valve opens rattling noise audible Disengage primer pump handle prior to operating it turn coun...

Page 45: ...d be ejected Pour cold water into a hot engine only if it is running Both hot and cold engines can be filled up with hot water The coolant level must reach to marking is cold to marking is h o t 1 if...

Page 46: ...ugh a fine mesh filter into the dipstick opening Even the slightest im purity may cause operational troubles The oil level in the transmission is dependent upon the oil tempera ture The maximum and mi...

Page 47: ...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 tire...

Page 48: ...nch loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts 6 Clean jack supporting tube if necessary Jack tubes are behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings 7 Insert jack arm into...

Page 49: ...he two opposite clips against the rim and seat the hub cap by firmly striking it towards the valve with the flat of the hand 13 Correct tire pressure Tire Pressure A table see fuel filler flap or last...

Page 50: ...ance 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...

Page 51: ...Vehicle Care i 49...

Page 52: ...ended brake fluids The vehicle must receive the pre scribed maintenance and or lubri cation work at the specified inter vals as listed in the maintenance booklet Verification of perform ance of such m...

Page 53: ...atic transmission fluid changed every 12 500 miles 20 000 km w ithout filter change All MERCEDES BENZ service stations store the MERCEDES BENZ original spare parts required for maintenance and repair...

Page 54: ...d by thrown up gravel or other defects Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible particularly be fore the onset of the winter Your vehicle has received a rust proofing treatment in production...

Page 55: ...f the wheels Tar Stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove W indow Cleaning Use a window cleaning solution on very dirty or oil stained windows Clean windshi...

Page 56: ...damage BENZ service station Velours Pressure marks resulting from dampness and heat may appear to be stains Such marks can be removed by wiping with a moistened brush ironing with a wet cloth or by tr...

Page 57: ...Practical Hints 55...

Page 58: ...in the center and remove ash tray W K To install ash tray Position ash tray squarely and push in To remove rear ash tray Push the ash tray down while opening and remove To install ash tray Position as...

Page 59: ...2 and the tool kit are stowed in a trough below the trunk floor Fold back trunk floor mat and remove cover plate Note The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle Jack stands must be u...

Page 60: ...harged battery the system must be bled manually Operate the primer pump until the injection pump overflow valve opens rattling noise audible Disengage primer pump handle prior to operating it turn cou...

Page 61: ...ld be ejected Pour cold water into a hot engine only if it is running Both hot and cold engines can be filled up with hot water The coolant level must reach to marking is cold to marking is hot 1 if t...

Page 62: ...ough a fine mesh filter into the dipstick opening Even the slightest im purity may cause operational troubles The oil level in the transmission is dependent upon the oil tempera ture The maximum and m...

Page 63: ...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 tire...

Page 64: ...do not yet remove the wheel bolts 6 Clean jack supporting tube if necessary Jack tubes are behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings 7 Insert jack arm into the tube hole...

Page 65: ...car and remove jack Tighten the five bolts evenly by going around the wheel and tightening every other bolt un til all the bolts are tight Ob serve a tightening torque of 72 ft lbs 10 mkp 12 To insta...

Page 66: ...bulb with a pa per tissue or similar cloth align the pins on the base of the bulb with the grooves in the bulb socket push in lightly and turn to the right until the stop is felt Install only bulbs of...

Page 67: ...light 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 engag...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...Trunk Light The bulb 1 is easily accessible when the trunk lid 2 is opened Electrical System Glove Com partm ent Light To replace the bulb pull out light i 67...

Page 70: ...fuse box cover firmly Battery Approximately every four weeks and more frequently in summer and in tropical zones check the electrolyte level in the battery cells from outside The electrolyte level mu...

Page 71: ...1 has been provided on the drive motor LH side of trunk The man ual 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 s...

Page 72: ...for approximately 2 min utes to ensure sufficient fluid pressure in the transmission To crank the engine shift selector lever to L 300 D 300 CD S Touch the accelerator only when the engine starts fir...

Page 73: ...then the positive terminal If the engine is started with charg ing equipment the battery must be connected Towing a Vehicle w ith Autom atic Transmission The vehicle may be towed w ith the driving whe...

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Page 75: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc i 73...

Page 76: ...ne No 2 Identification Tag 6 Emission Control Tag left window post 7 Emission Control Tag 3 Chassis No Catalyst Information Card No 1 lists the key number and should never be left in the car Submit th...

Page 77: ...012 in 0 3 mm 1 3 4 2 9 5 x 970 mm 12 5 x 1 150 mm 12 5 x 1 350 mm Technical Data 240 D Transmission D esig n Manual four speed transmission Optional extra Automatic four speed torque converter transm...

Page 78: ...786 mm 56 6 ins 1 438 mm 110 0 ins 2 795 mm 58 6 ins 1 488 mm 56 9 ins 1 446 mm See certification tag 76 Speeds Top speed Mechanical transmission approximately Automatic transmission approximately Pe...

Page 79: ...100 rpm 0 004 in 0 1 mm 0 012 in 0 3 mm 1 2 4 5 3 9 5 X 980 mm 12 5 X 1 150 mm 12 5 X 1 350 mm Technical Data 300 D 300 CD Transmission D esig n Steering System D esig n Rims Tires Rims Summer tires R...

Page 80: ...ight 10 W festoon lamp Glove compartment light 5 W festoon lamp W e ig h ts See certification tag 78 M ain Dimensions 300 D Overall vehicle len gth 190 9 ins 4 848 mm Overall vehicle w id th 70 3 ins...

Page 81: ...nd filter change 240 D 300 D 300 CD Total oil capacity in case of engine oil change without filter replacement Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us Enquire at your MERCEDES BENZ serv...

Page 82: ...qts 6 1 I Fluid change 5 4 2 US Imp qts 4 8 I Automatic transmission fluid ATF Rear axle 240 D 300 D 300 CD 2 1 1 8 US Imp pts 1 01 Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid P...

Page 83: ...Imp pts 0 5 I Brake fluid Windshield washer system 300 D 300 CD approximately 3 2 2 6 US Imp qts 3 0 I W ater plus windshield detergent Fuel tank including a reserve of approximately 21 1 17 6 US Imp...

Page 84: ...l 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 recommended eng...

Page 85: ...d resistant winter diesel fuels are available or if tempera tures drop below 3 F 16 C If regular gasoline does have to be added its proportion should not exceed 30 Premium fuels are not be used Engine...

Page 86: ...e proportion of dissolved 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 treating agent to the cooling wate...

Page 87: ...cedes 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 Canad...

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Page 89: ...6 US Imp pts 1 5 I Autom atic Transmission Automatic transmission fluid ATF For level checks and replenishment refer to page 60 Coolant For normal replenishment use water potable water quality For fu...

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