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@ Multi-Level ventilation — Heating

A u to m atic C lim ate Control

0 ) Multi-Level
This setting is necessary for clearing a fogged
windshield. As soon as possible, reset to ^

or ^

In the heating mode, air is supplied to the windshield,

foot area and to nozzles (2); in the cooling mode,

additionally to nozzles (1).

In the heating mode, warm air will be emitted periodically

from nozzles (1).

Summary of Contents for 300 CD-TURBO DIESEL 1985

Page 1: ...300 D TURBO DIESEL 300CD TURBO DIESEL...

Page 2: ...i racks or roof mounted luggage racks when not in use not warm up your engine at idle and with the vehicle at standstill avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration have all the maintenance jobs spec...

Page 3: ...Owner s Manual 300D TURBO DIESEL 300CD TURBO DIESEL Mercedes Benz...

Page 4: ...i racks or roof mounted luggage racks when not in use not warm up your engine at idle and with the vehicle at standstill avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration have all the maintenance jobs spec...

Page 5: ...Owner s Manual 300 D TURBO DIESEL 300CD TURBO DIESEL Chassis 123 D 1985 Mercedes Benz...

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Page 7: ...inimum of trouble and is easy to operate We have just one request to make hoping that it will benefit you as well Please do not put this manual aside without first carefully reading it You may notice...

Page 8: ...t Rear Seat 18 Arm Rest Front Seats 18 Seat Belts 300 CD TURBO DIESEL 19 Supplemental Restraint System Seat Belts Emer gency Tensioning Retractors 300 D TURBO DIESEL 21 C ontrols 24 Steering Lock 24 L...

Page 9: ...9 Checking Coolant Level 70 Adding C oolant 70 Automatic Transmission Fluid Level 71 Electrical System 72 Headlamp Adjustment 72 Replacing Bulbs 72 Fuses 76 Battery 76 Emergency Operation of Sliding R...

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Page 11: ...Vehicle Operation...

Page 12: ...ir page 28 13 Switch for rear courtesy lamp page 35 14 Switch for automatic antenna page 43 8 15 Switch for electric sliding roof page 37 16 Switch for heated rear window page 34 17 Automatic climate...

Page 13: ...Instruments and Controls 9...

Page 14: ...indicator lamp right green 8 Tachometer 9 Electric clock 10 Preglow indicator lamp yellow 11 Seat belt warning lamp red 12 Knob for clock adjustment press in for adjustment 13 Knob for instrument lamp...

Page 15: ...Instrument Cluster 11...

Page 16: ...hen the rear door plunger s are pushed down the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside They can only be opened after pulling plungers up The driver s door can be locked only if it...

Page 17: ...o facilitate permanent locking of the trunk lid for positive prevention of access to trunk by unauthorized persons Before leaving vehicle with an attend ant lock trunk with master key square head by t...

Page 18: ...g lock or actuates the ser vice brake It keeps on sounding for approx 30 seconds even if the trig gering component e g the door is closed again immediately Special functions The trunk lid can be opene...

Page 19: ...Be certain seat is locked in by sliding front rear until full engagement is assured The headrest should also be adjusted for proper height so that when the cushion is tipped completely forward it sho...

Page 20: ...5 minutes in the rapid heating mode the heater automatically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on Turning off heater If one indicator lamp is on press in upper part o...

Page 21: ...release button 2 to be felt under the seat back covering material and pull head restraint upward quickly holding it by the LH head restraint post viewed in driving direction Then pull out head re stra...

Page 22: ...s Arm Rest Front Seats The arm rest engages in 3 positions Position 1 arm rest folded up Position 2 for normally inclined seat back Position 3 for extremely inclined seat back For downward adjustment...

Page 23: ...g and checked for snugness immediately after engaging it and during driv ing If necessary tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up On the coupe the swivel fitting which is...

Page 24: ...and front passenger with their unrestricted forward movement No seat belt can be used for more than one person Children under the age of six or under the weight of 23 kg 50 lb should be seated in the...

Page 25: ...fastened a warning buzzer sounds simultaneously Fastening Pull belt with latch plate 1 over shoulder and lap Do not twist the belt doing this Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks The belt...

Page 26: ...re frontal impacts such as roll overs side or rear collisions or other accidents without severe frontal forces the emergency tensioning retractors will not be activated The driver and pas sengers will...

Page 27: ...stem includ ing incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an uncontrolled activation of the emer gency tensioning retractor In addi tion through improper work there is the...

Page 28: ...efer to page 48 Notes The following items can be operated with the key in steering lock position 1 Wiper windshield washer headlamp flasher lighter glove compartment lamp radio seat heater electricall...

Page 29: ...urn to position 2 and pull out to first detent same as position 2 plus fog lamps Controls Notes With the steering lock key removed and the driver s door open a warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle s e...

Page 30: ...lled when the steering wheel is turned by a large enough angle To signal minor directional changes of the vehicle such as changing lanes on a highway move combination switch to the point of resistance...

Page 31: ...below approx 40 km h 25 mph for example when driving upgrade the cruise control will be can celled 4 Resume If the lever is briefly pushed to position 4 when driving at a speed exceeding approximatel...

Page 32: ...windows and the sliding roof closed The engine must be running for the ACC unit to work The movable nozzles 1 and 2 can be opened or closed as desired Turn clockwise to open For correct operation of...

Page 33: ...If the fan control is set to AUTOM it will run continuously in speed No 5 MAX Maximum heating performance If the fan control is set to AUTOM it will run continuously in speed No 5 Automatic Climate C...

Page 34: ...der to save fuel In the ventilation mode air is emitted from nozzles 1 and 2 In the heating mode warm air is primarily supplied to the foot area Only an amount of air sufficient to prevent fog build u...

Page 35: ...ting is necessary for clearing a fogged windshield As soon as possible reset to or In the heating mode air is supplied to the windshield foot area and to nozzles 2 in the cooling mode additionally to...

Page 36: ...elector wheel and the fan speed setting maximum heated air will be channeled to the windshield and nozzles 2 for side window defrosting Note The air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the...

Page 37: ...ring lock to position 1 or 2 The exterior mirror can be adjusted by means of the switch Note If the mirror housing has been forcibly removed from its normal position it must be repositioned by applyin...

Page 38: ...e engaged in its inner mount ing Heated Rear Window With engine running press symbol side of rocker switch to turn on bot tom to turn off When the rear window heater is turned on the indicator lamp in...

Page 39: ...erma nently Position 3 lamp switched on perma nently The rear courtesy lamp is switched on and off by the rear door contact switches or by the rocker switch on the instrument panel Shelf below Rear Wi...

Page 40: ...ance by children is prevented Power Windows Switch group for power windows 1 front left 2 rear left 3 front right 4 rear right 5 Safety switch The power windows can only be operated with the steering...

Page 41: ...ally when hot Various Equipment 9233 Sliding Roof Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Press upper end symbol of rocker switch to open roof press lower end to close If the electric drive fails the...

Page 42: ...ation seeker bar 12 Time display button 13 Cassette track selector switch and track indicator I DEStj 14 Fast tape rewind locking button iu ra i 15 Fast tape forward locking but ton lA a t 16 Cassette...

Page 43: ...and pressed again After pressing the tone button again the tone level will begin to increase and the cycle is repeated Note It takes approx 5 seconds to go from minimum tone level to maximum tone leve...

Page 44: ...ton marked EE through QQ HiJ through ED Press the function button Enter frequency by pressing ED EH S3 EE ED EE ED When dialing a frequency directly the number of the push buttons is not displayed on...

Page 45: ...provides for a smooth change over rather than a hard sudden switching thereby reducing noise and interference The stereo indicator will remain lit even if the receiver has changed to the mono mode an...

Page 46: ...time set button E E A colon sign will appear between the second and third digits h w d to indicate that the clock is activated With the radio switched off the time will be indicated on the digital di...

Page 47: ...he antenna will not extend or will retract com pletely Radio The height of the antenna can be adjusted to any intermediate position by actuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is in the cent...

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Page 50: ...y catch stop At the same time handle 2 will pop out of the radiator grille 8666 46 Pull handle 2 out of the radiator grille as far as the stop and lift up hood windshield wiper arms must not be folded...

Page 51: ...matic Transmission See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page 4 Coolant Level See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and...

Page 52: ...glow indicator lamp must come on The preglow process starts When the preglow indicator goes out the engine is ready for starting Ambient Temperature exceeding 0 C 32 F Turn key in steering lock clockw...

Page 53: ...minutes Notes Due to the installed starter non repeat unit the key in the steering lock must be returned to 0 position before making a new starting attempt Observe the oil pressure gauge immediately...

Page 54: ...the service brake shortly after driving off Warm up the engine smoothly Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached When taking off on a slippery surface do...

Page 55: ...below the speed limit mark of that particular gear range Over rewing could result in damage to the engine On slippery road surfaces it is not recommended to downshift in order to obtain braking actio...

Page 56: ...temperatures fall close to the freezing point If ice has formed on the road tire traction will be substantially reduced Under such weather conditions drive steer accelerate and brake particu larly ca...

Page 57: ...brake pads are worn Have the brake system checked at an authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer as soon as possible Brake Fluid Brake fluid should be changed once a year preferably in spring Only use brake f...

Page 58: ...above the red marking Emission Control Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law Nevertheless we urgently advise...

Page 59: ...terized at an author ized MERCEDES BENZ dealer before the onset of winter Engine oil change If year round multigrade engine oil is not used be sure to use an SAE grade based on ambient temperature For...

Page 60: ...rerequisite is however that this is possible without endangering other drivers on the road If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads the braking efficiency should be tested as...

Page 61: ...Vehicle Care 57...

Page 62: ...tions trailer operation hard and sporty driving etc it may be necessary to carry out maintenance work at shorter than normal intervals as follows Engine Oil change with filter change every 4000 km 250...

Page 63: ...siveness and potency of the above adverse influ ences More frequent washings are neces sary to deal with unfavorable condi tions for example near the ocean in industrial areas smoke exhaust emissions...

Page 64: ...soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When washing the car underbody do not forget to clean the i...

Page 65: ...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 authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer Paintwork Do...

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Page 67: ...Practical Hints 4 63...

Page 68: ...wn 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 cushio...

Page 69: ...fter the fuel tank has been driven completely empty Note Disengage primer pump handle prior to operating it turn counterclock wise Retighten after use First fill fuel tank with fuel Then operate prime...

Page 70: ...Aid Kit The first aid kit is stored in the hat the Spare Wheel Jack Vehicle Tool Kit The spare wheel 1 jack 2 and the tool kit are stored in a compartment below the trunk floor Fold back trunk floor...

Page 71: ...The wheels can be rotated according to the degree of tire wear while retaining the same sense of rotation Rotating however should be carried out before the characteristic tire wear pattern shoulder we...

Page 72: ...vertical as seen from the side even on inclines Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear off the ground 7 Then unscrew wheel bolts com pletely Keep bolt threads pro tected from dirt and sand Whil...

Page 73: ...data listed in the table and the respective operating conditions are taken into considera tion Engine Oil Level Check 1 Dipstick 2 Oil filler cap Check engine oil level regularly or after each fuel fi...

Page 74: ...aporation of water plain water can be used If a larger quantity of coolant has to be added a 50 50 mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze should be used Warning Do not remove pressure cap on co...

Page 75: ...test impurity may cause operational trou bles The fluid level in the transmission is dependent upon its temperature The maximum and minimum fluid level marks on the dipstick are applicable references...

Page 76: ...nd turn to the right until the stop is felt Install only 12 volt bulbs with the specified watt rating Front Lamps 1 Cover Remove cover 1 after backing out knurled plastic nuts located behind headlamps...

Page 77: ...ush 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 the lamp body recesses Wh...

Page 78: ...Pull out lamp holder Interior Lamps 10 W festoon lamp To replace the bulb lift off front lamp at RH side pull it out and open reflector The same applies to the removal of the rear lamp Sun Visor Lamp...

Page 79: ...Electrical System 8693 Trunk Lamp 10 W festoon lamp Glove Compartment Lamp 5 W festoon lamp The bulb 1 is easily accessible when the trunk lid 2 is opened To replace the bulb pull out lamp 75...

Page 80: ...t be between the lower and the upper markings Refill battery only with distilled water Do not use metal funnels or push through the overfill protection dia phragms in filler holes The battery is compl...

Page 81: ...be loosened or detached as otherwise the alternator and other electronic units would be damaged Only tow vehicle with the battery con nected The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should a...

Page 82: ...uring this time the preglowing process is cut out automatically If the engine has not fired after a few seconds shift the selector lever from S to N to protect the transmis sion from damage For a new...

Page 83: ...first remove jumper cables from the negative battery terminals and then from the positive terminals Instructions A discharged battery can freeze at approx 10 C 14 F In all cases it must be thawed out...

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Page 85: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 4 81...

Page 86: ...rs 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 2 Identification Tag left window post 3 Chassis No 4 Engine No 5 Emission Control Tag 6 Body No and Paintwork No 7 Information Tag California version Vacuum lin...

Page 87: ...he order Your car is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet and your dealer will exchange or repair any defective parts in accordance with...

Page 88: ...Injection order 1 2 4 5 3 V belts Water pump fan alterna tor 2 V belts 9 5 x 1035 mm Power steering 12 5 x 1145 mm Air conditioning 12 5 x 925 mm 84 Transmission Design Automatic four speed torque con...

Page 89: ...70 3 in 1438 mm 56 6 in 2795 mm 110 0 in 1488 mm 58 6 in 1446 mm 56 9 in Technical Data Main Dimensions 300 CD TURBO DIESEL Overall vehicle length 4763 mm 187 5 in Overall vehicle w id th 1786 mm 70...

Page 90: ...e oil Total oil capacity in case of engine oil and filter change 8 0 1 8 5 US qt SAE 40 may be used if am bient tem peratures constantly exceed 30 C 86 F Automatic transmission Federal Initial fill 7...

Page 91: ...se nipples Multipurpose or lubrication grease Door locks Powdered graphite Battery terminals Bosch special grease Brake reservoir approximately 0 5 I 0 5 US qt Brake fluid1 Windshield washer system ap...

Page 92: ...or topping up if the oil level drops below the dipstick mini mum mark prior to the first service 1300 1600 km 800 1000 miles Brake Fluid During the course of the operation of the vehicle the boiling p...

Page 93: ...s No 2 D diesel fuel of a lowered cloud point is marketed during the cold season At temperatures below 0 C 32 F use winterized or No 1 diesel fuel only If not available a certain quantity of kerosene...

Page 94: ...g it up to the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements which are usually satisfied by normal drink ing water If you...

Page 95: ...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 Ca...

Page 96: ...ts and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades of A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dis...

Page 97: ...results obtainable by skilled drivers under controlled road and vehicle conditions and the information may not be correct under other conditions Description of the vehicles to which this table applies...

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Page 100: ...ify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations o f this O w ner s Manual s e e o Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not perm itted w ithout our pri...

Page 101: ...driving up to 160 km h 100 mph 2 0 28 Automatic Transmission Automatic transmission fluid for automatic transmission For level checks and replenishment refer to page 71 Coolant For normal replenishmen...

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