Mercedes-Benz 280 CE 1981 Owner'S Manual Download Page 36

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Parking Brake

Depress parking brake pedal. When

To release, pull release button on

the steering lock key is in position

the instrum ent panel. The parking

“ 2” , the brake w arning lamp in the

brake releases in one rapid move-

instrum ent cluster comes on.

ment. The parking brake warning

lamp in the instrum ent cluster must

go out.

Summary of Contents for 280 CE 1981

Page 1: ...Owner s 280 E...

Page 2: ...luggage 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 hav...

Page 3: ...280 E 280CE Type 123 1981...

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Page 5: ...S maybe this is your first car from the DAIMLER BENZ company In both c a s e s fo r your own benefit please read this owner s manual before putting it away Even though you have been driving a car for...

Page 6: ...ing L o c k 18 Lighting Switch 19 Combination Switch 20 Cruise Control 21 Various E q uip m e nt 22 Interior L a m p s 22 Outside Rear View Mirror 22 Inside Rear View M irro r 22 Sun Visor 23 Heated R...

Page 7: ...c k Replenishing C o o la n t Fluid Level Autom atic Transm ission Electrical S ystem Replacing Bulbs Fuses Battery SparkPlugs Emergency Operating of Sliding R o o f Unlocking of the Fuel Tank Filler...

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Page 9: ...Vehicle Operation...

Page 10: ...for rear courtesy lamp 14 Switch for automatic antenna page 29 15 Switch for electric sliding roof page 24 16 Switch for heated rear window page 23 17 Automatic climate control page 26 18 Radio page...

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

Page 12: ...elt warning lamp red 11 Knob for clock adjustment press in for adjustments 12 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob instrument lamps are infinitely variable Depress knob trip odomete...

Page 13: ...i Instrument Cluste r 11...

Page 14: ...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 lever coupe 2 Unlockin...

Page 15: ...stem 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 lock trunk w...

Page 16: ...ent and seat back 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 for ward it should...

Page 17: ...level Safety headrests front Height adjustment Press headrest slightly forward 1 and reset upward or downward as required Detaching headrests Pull headrest out to the stop Re lease arrester by depress...

Page 18: ...or is illuminated for 4 8 seconds after turning the steering lock key to position 2 If the safety belt of the driver s seat is not fastened a warning buzzer sounds simultaneously Fastening Pull belt w...

Page 19: ...the buckle The belt must not be twisted and must be tight To shorten the belt pull the loose belt end To lengthen the belt turn latch plate so that it is at right angles to the belt webbing and pull...

Page 20: ...key clockwise to the stop The starter is en gaged when the key is pressed against the stop The starter non repeat unit requires the key to be returned to position 0 prior to a new starting attempt Fo...

Page 21: ...as pos 1 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 Note With the steeri...

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

Page 23: ...y set speed remains 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 belo...

Page 24: ...edonandoff bythe rear door contact switches or by the rock er switch on the instrument panel Outside RearView Mirror Outside rear view mirror 2 can be randomly adjusted from inside by means of lever 1...

Page 25: ...lamp in the switch 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 shu...

Page 26: ...roof to the desired 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 is moved Electrical...

Page 27: ...hildren 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 The electric window lifters can only be operated with t...

Page 28: ...various functions can be se lected with the push buttons To do this open close or swivel air outlets 8 and 9 as required The air outlets can be opened or closed by rotating the swivelling inserts turn...

Page 29: ...e heating mode most of the heated air is channeled to the footwell Only sufficient air is channeled to the windshield to keep it free from mist under normal weather conditions In the cooling mode cool...

Page 30: ...e Control 3 Push buttons for band selection and tuning of preset stations 4 Manual tuning control 5 Wave band indicator 6 Cassette eject 7 Fast forward 8 Fast rewind 9 Track indicator 10 Track change...

Page 31: ...ith manual tuning knob 4 and push preset button in again to the stop Automatic Antenna The antenna switch can be actuated with the radio switched on and the key in steering lock positions 1 or 2 If th...

Page 32: ...it If the signals of the station tuned in become too weak the Stereo Indica tor Lamp goes out The radio will return to stereo mode automatically when signal strength permits Tape Playback Insert casse...

Page 33: ...Driving...

Page 34: ...ust not be folded out Closing Close hood by depressing it firmly Note There is a risk of injury when the hood is open and the engine is run ning The engine is equipped with a tran sistorized ignition...

Page 35: ...Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page 5 Brake Fluid When the minimum mark on the reservoir is reached have the system checked brake lining thickness leaks 6 Windshield Washer Replenish with wate...

Page 36: ...ll release button on the steering lock key is in position the instrument panel The parking 2 the brake warning lamp in the brake releases in one rapid move instrument cluster comes on ment The parking...

Page 37: ...cylin ders indicated by audible signs excessive unburned fuel may reach the converter causing it to overheat Continued operation of your vehicle can result in damage to the con verter For the same rea...

Page 38: ...Temperatures about 15 C 35 C 59 F 95 F Turn the key in steering lock clock wise to the stop Start without actuating accelerator Release key only when the engine is running smoothly Turning off Turn t...

Page 39: ...e or if work ing on the vehicle with the engine running depress parking brake pedal and move selector lever to po sition P Starting Shift selector lever to the desired driving position only when the e...

Page 40: ...s optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating condi tions Slope Shifting up to 3rd gear only 1st gear can be engaged only by means of kickdown Suitable for moderate ascents and descents...

Page 41: ...on a slope do not hold it by means of the acce lerator but use the brake This avoids unnecessary heat up of the transmission Always drive according to the rule Safety first The comfortable ride of the...

Page 42: ...ance however is nevertheless consider ably greater than when the road is wet or dry When driving down long and steep declines relieve the brakes by en gaging selector lever position S or L This preven...

Page 43: ...apor in the sy stem thus reducing the system s effi ciency The brake fluid must therefo re be replaced annually preferably in the spring It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by MERCEDES...

Page 44: ...ngine oil consumption can only be determined after a certain mileage has been covered During the break in period higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal Frequent high engine speed opera ti...

Page 45: ...y and to avoid abrupt acceleration brak ing and steering action Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move selector lever to position N T...

Page 46: ...a few miles of driving Do not exceed permissible maximum speed of 50 km h 30 mph On clear roads remove the chains as soon as prac ticable Adhere to the manufactu rer s mounting instructions Traveling...

Page 47: ...Vehicle Care 45...

Page 48: ...vided in the maintenance book let The maintenance jobs are described in detail in a manual which you can order from your MERCEDES BENZ service station Severe Operating Conditions In the case of severe...

Page 49: ...even for rather old vehicle models are furthermore stocked in the central plant warehouses The maximum operational efficiency and reliability as well as optimum retention of the vehicle value can be m...

Page 50: ...do not neglect the un derside of the car A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a rustproof ing treatment Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wa...

Page 51: ...hen 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 Cleaning Use a window...

Page 52: ...hair dryer If in doubt please consult your MERCEDES BENZ service station Paintwork Do not apply wax if your car is park ed in the sun or if the hood is still hot For maximum protection the paintwork s...

Page 53: ...Practical Hints 51...

Page 54: ...ay down while open ing 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...

Page 55: ...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 Spare Wheel Jack Vehicle Tool Kit Spar...

Page 56: ...ning the same sense of rota tion Rotating however should be carried out before the characteristic tire wear pattern shoulder wear on front wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels becomes visible a...

Page 57: ...l bolts 5 Clean jack supporting tube if necessary Jack tubes are be hind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings 6 Insert jack arm into the tube hole up to the stop Position t...

Page 58: ...table see fuel filler flap or last page lists the tire inflation pres sures specified for summer and wintertires as well as for the vary ing operating conditions Tire temperature and pressure in creas...

Page 59: ...nd and the oil level must be some where between the lower and the upper mark on dip stick 1 do not replenish in excess of the upper mark Wipe dipstick before any oil level measurement To determine the...

Page 60: ...ator contains hot water and is under pressure First turn cap to first notch to re lieve excess pressure using a rag If opened immediately hot scalding fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure...

Page 61: ...er into the dipstick opening Even the slightest impurity may cause operational troubles The oil level in the transmission is dependent upon the oil temperature The maximum and minimum oil level marks...

Page 62: ...ing is of para mount importance to the road worthiness of the car Check and readjust headlamps at regular inter vals and invariably when a lamp has been replaced Front Lamps 1 Cover Remove cover 1 aft...

Page 63: ...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 in stalling the bulb holder the lugs must engage...

Page 64: ...h securing 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 65: ...Trunk Lamp The bulb 1 is easily accessible when the trunk lid 2 is opened Electrical System Glove Compartment Lamp To replace the bulb pull out lamp 63...

Page 66: ...plenish with distilled water Do not use metal funnels and do not perforate the diaphragm of the bat tery overfill protection The battery is filled to the maximum level when the water level in the cell...

Page 67: ...wise If the filler flap cannot be opened when the master lock system is un locked bend aside the covering on the RH side of the trunk somewhat and withdraw the link of the vacuum element If the elect...

Page 68: ...is speed for about two minutes in order to en sure sufficient oil pressure in the transmission To start the engine move selector leverto L Only touch the accele rator when the engine is revolving As s...

Page 69: ...gh idle First connect jumper cables to the positive battery terminals and then to the negative terminals Start engine as normal After the engine has started first remove jumper cables from the negativ...

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Page 71: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 69...

Page 72: ...ion Tag left window 4 Engine No post 5 Body No and Paintwork No When ordering spare parts please quote chassis and engine numbers 6 7 8 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emiss...

Page 73: ...ey num ber and should on no account be left in the vehicle Submit this card to your MERCEDES BENZ service sta tion to request a replacement key in case of loss i Data card No 2 bears no key data and i...

Page 74: ...0 004 in 0 25 mm 0 010 in 1 5 3 6 2 4 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See a MERCEDES BENZ service station fo r the corre sponding data of all special bodies and special equipm ent...

Page 75: ...lamp Interior lamps 10 W festoon lamp Trunk lam p 10 W festoon lamp Glove compartment lamp 5 W festoon lamp Technical Data Weights See certification tag Main Dimensions 280 E Overall vehicle length Ov...

Page 76: ...ed and recommended by us Enquire at your MERCEDES BENZ service station Total oil capacity in case of engine oil and filter change Automatic transmission Fuels coolants lubricants etc Recommended engin...

Page 77: ...approx Multipurpose grease Grease nipples Multipurpose or lubrication grease Door locks Special grease Battery terminals Bosch special grease Brake reservoir approximately 0 5 1 1 1 US pt Brake fluid...

Page 78: ...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 1300 1600 km 800 1000 miles A recommend...

Page 79: ...proper protection against corrosion To treat the cool ing water do not use more than 1 10 cm3 l of a recommended corro sion inhibitor Without antifreeze in the cooling system the water already starts...

Page 80: ...Mercedes 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 C...

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Page 82: ...technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illu stra tio n s of th is O w ner s M anual s e e o R eprinting tran slation and copying even o f excerpts is not perm itted w ith o u t o u...

Page 83: ...g level 1 5 I 3 2 US pt Year round multigrade oils 10 W 40 10 W 50 1 5 W 40 15 W 50 For further information refer to page 74 Automatic transmission fluid ATF For level checks and replenishment refer t...

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