Mercedes-Benz 240 D 1980 Owner'S Manual Download Page 73

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T ru n k Lam p

The bulb (1) is easily accessible

w hen the tru n k lid (2 ) is opened.

E lectrical System

G love C o m p a rtm e n t Lam p

To replace the bulb, pull out lamp.

Summary of Contents for 240 D 1980

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Page 2: ...ggage racks when not in use not warm up your engine at idle and with the vehicle at standstill avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration avoid frequent braking avoid unnecessarily high speeds have...

Page 3: ...Owner s Manual 240 D 300 D 300 CD Type 123 D 1980 Mercedes Benz...

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Page 5: ...s is your firs t car fro m the D A IM 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 ou gh you have been driving a car...

Page 6: ...quipment 22 Interior L a m p s 22 Outside Rear View Mirror 22 Inside RearView Mirror 22 Sun V is o r 23 Heated Rear W indow 23 Shelf below Rear W indow 23 Electric L ig hter 24 Sliding R o o f 24 Elec...

Page 7: ...ressure 63 Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 64 Engine Oil Level Check Replenishing Coolant Fluid Level Automatic Transmission Electrical S ystem Fuses B a tte ry Replacing B u lb s Emergency Ope...

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Page 9: ...Vehicle Operation...

Page 10: ...ng outlets for cold air page 30 14 Switch for rear courtesy lamp Instruments and Controls 8 15 Switch for automatic antenna page 35 16 Switch for electric sliding roof page 24 17 Switch for heated rea...

Page 11: ...4 Instruments and Controls 9...

Page 12: ...tment press in for adjustments 12 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob instrument lamps are infinitely variable Depress knob trip odometer is turned back 13 Brake warning lamp red c...

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

Page 14: ...ide pull 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...

Page 15: ...tem 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 at tendant lock trunk w...

Page 16: ...ement and seat back 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...

Page 17: ...he stop Release arrester by depressing locking knob to be felt under the backrest covering material and pull up headrest holding it by the LH headrest post viewed in driving direction Finally pull out...

Page 18: ...elt 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 3 in buckle 2 Return tongue 1 to initial position Faste...

Page 19: ...braking driv ing around a bend or by pulling the belt out quickly Note No safety belt can be used for more than one person Belts are not in tended for children After an accident inspect the safety be...

Page 20: ...when the key is pressed against the stop The starter nonrepeat unit requires the key to be returned to position 0 prior to a new starting attempt For starting and turning off the en gine refer to pag...

Page 21: ...plus headlamps 3 Standing lamps right 4 Standing lamps left A Turn to position 2 and pull out to first detent same as position 2 plus fog lamps B Available for an option Controls Note W ith the steeri...

Page 22: ...rectional changes of the vehicle such as changing lanes on a highway move combi nation switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there 6 Control for windshield washer system When the washer s...

Page 23: ...trol will also be cancelled when the brake or clutch pedal is actuated or if on steep gradients the vehicle speed drops by more than approx 20 below the set speed 4 Resume If the lever is briefly push...

Page 24: ...and off by the rear door contact switches or by the rocker switch on the instrument panel Outside Rear V iew M irror Outside rear view mirror 2 can be randomly adjusted from inside by means of lever 1...

Page 25: ...lamp 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...

Page 26: ...oof to the de sired position To secure turn back the locking lever to the stop and swing up Note For safety reasons the locking lever must be swung up every time the sliding roof was moved Electrical...

Page 27: ...nstance by children is prevented The electric w indow lifters can only be operated with the steering lock in position 2 All four windows can then be operated using the switches in the center console T...

Page 28: ...to the vehicle can be cut off by turning knob counter clockwise to the stop To heat and ventilate the parked vehicle or if an in 4 Air distribution lever Lever to the left air to wind shield Lever in...

Page 29: ...e wind shield as well as to front and rear footwells Varying heating power and increased air vol ume to front and rear footwells left and right vehicle side Heating and Ventilation Maximum heating pow...

Page 30: ...h refrigerant compressor blower speed for increased cooling effect By pulling the temperature switch cooled air can also be supplied to the footwell and to the windshield Note In case of dust and odor...

Page 31: ...in addition to the heater Moisture is then extracted either from the fresh air or from the recirculation air depending upon the setting of temperature switch 8 This cooled and dehydrated air can be r...

Page 32: ...2 OFF button 7 3 AUTO LO button 8 4 AUTO HI button 5 BI LEVEL button DEF button Refrigerant compressor switch Swivelling outlets for cooled air Turn right open Turn left closed 9 Swivelling outlets fo...

Page 33: ...nterior 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 vehicle operation This setting...

Page 34: ...ant 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 required because of l...

Page 35: ...c tion and tuning of preset sta tions band selection only on radios with built in cassette player 4 Manual tuning control 5 Search sensitivity switch 6 Automatic tuning bar Mexico models only 7 Casset...

Page 36: ...station buttons 3 carefully tune in the desired sta tion push button slowly and firmly all the way in then release Automatic station tuning on signal seeking radios only is accomplished by momentaril...

Page 37: ...the key is turned to steering lock position 0 or the radio is turned off the antenna will retract completely FM Reception FM signals travel in a line of sight Reflections or dead spots may cause cance...

Page 38: ...depress until the mechanism engages Note Full reel on the right tape side of cassette first The cassette will be automatically released when the tape reaches its end To play the other side remove the...

Page 39: ...Driving...

Page 40: ...catch stop At the same time grip 2 will pop out of the radiator grille Pull grip 2 out of the radiator grille as far as the stop and lift up hood windshield wiper arms must not be folded out Closing C...

Page 41: ...ne Autom atic Transmission See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc and last page 4 Coolant Level See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubri can...

Page 42: ...ting the engine Move gearshift lever to neutral selector lever positions P or N on automatic transmissions W ith the engine cold depress accelerator halfway and turn idle speed adjuster counterclockwi...

Page 43: ...The idle speed adjuster should be turned clockwise to the stop normal position at the latest when the coolant has reached a temperature of 60 C 140 F Check reading on oil pressure gauge immediately a...

Page 44: ...e gear only with the vehicle at standstill pull up gear shift lever and engage reverse gear shortly after declutching Do not exceed the maximum speed in the individual gears See line markings on the s...

Page 45: ...ly with the vehicle at halt N Neutral No power is trans mitted from the engine to the rear axle When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed towed or tow started Do not engage N...

Page 46: ...osition N When stopping the car on a slope do not hold it by means of the accelerator but use the brake This avoids unnecessary heat up of the tra nsmission Always drive according to the rule Safety f...

Page 47: ...y can reduce your stopping distance as compared w ith summer tires Stopping dis tance however is nevertheless considerably greater than when the road is wet or dry When driving down long and steep dec...

Page 48: ...oper ating conditions this moisture content can lead to the formation of vapor in the system thus reduc ing the system s efficiency The brake fluid must therefore be replaced annually preferably in th...

Page 49: ...in any way Moreover the speci fied service and maintenance jobs must be carried out regularly ac cording to MERCEDES BENZ serv icing requirements For details refer to Owner s Emission Control and Mai...

Page 50: ...1000 miles speeds may gradually be increased to the permissible maximum W inter Driving Have your car winterized in a MERCEDES BENZ service station before the onset of winter Engine oil change If no a...

Page 51: ...is it must of course be made sure that no danger is created for other road users If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as po...

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Page 53: ...Vehicle Care 51...

Page 54: ...ance and or lubri cation work at the specified inter vals as listed in the maintenance booklet Verification of perform ance of such maintenance lubrica tion work should be recorded in the spaces provi...

Page 55: ...rating conditions have the automatic transmission fluid changed every 24 000 km 15 000 miles w ithout filter change All MERCEDES BENZ service stations store the MERCEDES BENZ original spare parts requ...

Page 56: ...do not neglect the underside of the car A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a rustproofing treatment Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax...

Page 57: ...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 windshield wiper blades with a...

Page 58: ...t apply wax if your car is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot For maximum protection the paintwork should be waxed approximately once every three months Use the appropriate MERCEDES BENZ To...

Page 59: ...Practical Hints 4 57...

Page 60: ...own while opening and remove To install ash tray Position ash tray squarely and push in Rear Seat Cushion Removal Depress buttons 1 left and right and at the same time slightly lift up rear seat cushi...

Page 61: ...mer pump handle prior to operating it turn counter clockwise Retighten after use Bleeding the Fuel System A completely bled fuel system is imperative for perfect engine oper ation During operation the...

Page 62: ...ports 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 Spare Wheel Jack Vehicle Tool Kit Spare w...

Page 63: ...ore the charac teristic tire wear pattern shoulder wear on front wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels be comes visible at a mileage of 5000 10 000 km 3000 6000 miles as otherwise the driving pr...

Page 64: ...o 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 u...

Page 65: ...and seat the hub cap by firmly striking it towards the valve w ith the flat of the hand 13 Correct tire pressure Hint Do not use hub caps designed for light alloy disc rims on steel rims Tire Pressur...

Page 66: ...ls e g after refueling with the engine at operating temper ature and shut off The vehicle should be parked on level ground and the oil level must be somewhere between the lower and the upper mark on d...

Page 67: ...re lieve excess pressure using a rag If opened immediately hot scalding fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure Add cold water only if engine is running Both hot and cold engines can be read...

Page 68: ...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 minimum oil level marks on th...

Page 69: ...n in summer and in hot zones The fluid level must be between the lower and the upper markings Only replenish with distilled water Do not use metal funnels and do not perforate the diaphragm of the bat...

Page 70: ...with a pa per tissue or similar cloth align the pins on the base of the bulb with I the grooves in the bulb socket I push in lightly and turn to the right until the stop is felt Install only bulbs of...

Page 71: ...lamp Loosen fastener 6 Push lamp 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 72: ...h secur ing screws of the lamp and remove lamp Pull out lamp holder Courtesy Lamps To replace the bulb press courtesy lamp slightly towards the left 1 lift off at right hand side 2 and pull out to the...

Page 73: ...Trunk Lamp The bulb 1 is easily accessible when the trunk lid 2 is opened Electrical System Glove Com partm ent Lamp To replace the bulb pull out lamp 71...

Page 74: ...n 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 sliding roof turn clock...

Page 75: ...ine starts firing As soon as the engine has started immedia tely return selector lever to N Adjust idle speed It is important to allow the engine to idle for at least 3 minutes before starting off bec...

Page 76: ...gh idle First connect jumper cables to the positive battery terminals and then to the negative ter minals Start engine as normal After the engine has started first remove jumper cables from the negati...

Page 77: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc i 75...

Page 78: ...ease quote chassis and engine numbers 6 Information Tag 300 D 300 CD California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 7 Emission Control Tag 240 D Black tag Federal Canada and Califo...

Page 79: ...key number and should on no account be left in the vehicle Submit this card to your MERCEDES BENZ service station to request a replace ment key in case of loss Data card No 2 bears no key data and is...

Page 80: ...0 3 mm 0 012 in 1 3 4 2 9 5 x 970 mm 12 5 x 1150 mm 12 5 x 1350 mm 78 Transmission D esig n Manual four speed transmission Optional extra Automatic four speed torque converter transmission Steering Sy...

Page 81: ...mp 12 V Sealed beam H 3 21 5 W 32 3 cp 21 W 32 cp 21 W 32 cp 4 W 2 cp 10 W 6 cp 21 W 32 cp 5 W festoon lamp 10 W festoon lamp 10 W festoon lamp 5 W festoon lamp Technical Data 240 D Main Dimensions Ov...

Page 82: ...V belts Water pump fan alter nator Power steering Air conditioning 9 5 x 980 12 5 x 1150 12 5 x 1350 80 Transmission D esign Automatic four speed torque converter transmission Steering System D esign...

Page 83: ...lamp 10 W festoon lamp 5 W festoon lamp See certification tag Technical Data 300 D 300 CD M ain Dimensions 300 D Overall vehicle le n g th 4848 mm 190 9 in Overall vehicle w id th 1786 mm 70 3 in Over...

Page 84: ...station Type Capacity 6 5 I 7 US qt 240 D 300 D 300 CD 5 0 I 5 2 US qt 1 6 I 240 D 3 4 US pt Fuels coolants lubricants etc Total oil capacity in case of engine oil and filter change Total oil capacit...

Page 85: ...ATF Rear axle 1 01 2 1 US pt Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid Power steering 240 D 300 D 300 CD 1 4 I 3 US pt Automatic transmission fluid ATF Front wheel bearings 60...

Page 86: ...pproximately 3 0 I 3 2 US qt Water plus windshield detergent Fuel tank including a reserve of 240 D approximately 65 I 17 2 US gal approximately 9 5 I 2 5 US gal Diesel fuels acc to ASTM D 975 grades...

Page 87: ...eration oil in the factory or in a MERCEDES BENZ service station This oil is specially developed for the specific operating conditions during the first 1300 1600 km 800 1000 miles A recommended engine...

Page 88: ...ld resistant winter diesel fuels are available or if tempera tures drop below 16 C 3 F If regular gasoline does have to be added its proportion should not exceed 30 Premium fuels are not be used Engin...

Page 89: ...the cool ing water do not use more than 1 10 cm3 l of a recommended corrosion inhibitor W ithout antifreeze in the cooling system the water already starts boiling at approx 118 C 224 F which means tha...

Page 90: ...z of Canada 849 Eglinton Ave East Toronto 17 Ont Canada Att Service Department Tel 416 425 3550 The above companies will be happy to handle any such requests from customers We consider this to be the...

Page 91: ...rther information refer to page 82 Quantity differential between upper and lower dipstick marking level 1 5 I 3 2 US pt Automatic transmission fluid ATF For level checks and replenishment refer to pag...

Page 92: ...Daimler Benz AG Stuttgart Untertuerkheim Zentralkundendienst 1235842897 65005115 USA Ausgabe C 1980...

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