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Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for 300 D 1984

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 300D TURBO DIESEL 300CD TURBO DIESEL Chassis 123 D 1984 Mercedes Benz...

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Page 5: ...a minimum of trouble and that it 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 Thi...

Page 6: ...at Heater 16 Safety Head R estraints 16 Arm Rest Rear Seat 17 Arm Rest Front Seats 17 Seat Belts 18 C o n tro ls 20 Steering Lock 20 Lighting Switch 21 Combination Switch 22 Cruise C o n tro l 23 Auto...

Page 7: ...hecking Coolant Level 66 Adding C o o la n t 66 Automatic Transmission Fluid Level 67 Electrical System 68 Headlamp Adjustment 68 Replacing Bulbs 68 Fuses 72 B a tte ry 72 Emergency Operation of Slidi...

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Page 9: ...Vehicle Operation...

Page 10: ...ir page 24 13 Switch for rear courtesy lamp page 31 14 Switch for automatic antenna page 39 15 Switch for electric sliding roof page 33 16 Switch for heated rear window page 30 17 Automatic climate co...

Page 11: ...Instruments and Controls 9954 4 9...

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

Page 13: ...instrument Cluster...

Page 14: ...r s are pushed down the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside They can be opened after pulling plungers up The driver s door can be locked only if it is closed and the door lock h...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...steering lock ignition or actuates the service brake It keeps on sounding for approx 30 seconds even if the triggering component e g the door is closed again immediately Special functions The trunk li...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...in operation the seat heater consumes a large amount of power It is advisable not to use the seat heater longer than necessary Safety Head Restraints Adjust head restraint to support the back of the h...

Page 19: ...s Arm Rest Front Seats The arm rest enganges 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 20: ...tightness immediately after fastening and regularly during the trip If required tighten lap belt by pulling up on the upper belt section On the coupe the swivel fitting which is mounted on the lower a...

Page 21: ...more than one person Children under the age of six or under the weight of 23 kg 50 lb should be seated in the back seat with an approved restraint system properly secured After an accident inspect the...

Page 22: ...efer to page 44 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 23: ...me 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 Controls Note With the steering lock key rem...

Page 24: ...ectional changes of the vehicle such as changing lanes on a highway move combination switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there 6 Control for windshield washer system When the washer sys...

Page 25: ...witch is released the newly set speed remains 3 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...

Page 26: ...all 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...

Page 27: ...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 Autom atic Climate...

Page 28: ...e 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 up under no...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...selector 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 th...

Page 31: ...y in steering 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 b...

Page 32: ...be engaged in its inner mount ing Heated Rear Window With engine running press top of rocker switch to turn on bottom to turn off When the rear window heater is turned on the indicator lamp in the sw...

Page 33: ...rma nently Position 3 lamp switched on perma nently 4 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 W...

Page 34: ...ring lock in position 2 All four windows can then be operated using the switches in the center console The rear door windows can also be operated using the switches 5 in each rear door panel as long a...

Page 35: ...pop out automatically when hot 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 9233 If the electric drive fails the...

Page 36: ...or manual search station seeker bar 12 Time display call button n 13 Cassette track switch and track indicator I 14 Fast tape rewind locking button lia s ra l 15 Fast tape forward locking button H i i...

Page 37: ...digitally on the display panel Automatic station search Switch to the wave band desired by pressing any of the following buttons for FM buttons E E through S 3 for AM buttons Q3 through ED By pressin...

Page 38: ...the function control button a Press automatic station seeker bar UP or down and hold down The frequency will increase or decrease respectively in increments of 0 1 MHz for FM or 1 0 KHz for AM Release...

Page 39: ...position When the end of one playing side is reached the unit switches automati cally to reverse for playing the second track Manual reverse can be activated by depressing the cassette track switch bu...

Page 40: ...the call button D The time will be displayed for a few seconds To use the timer D By using the timer E Q the radio can be automatically turned on at a preset time In order to set the timer Q the igni...

Page 41: ...the antenna will not extend or will retract com pletely Radio The height of the antenna can be adjusted to any intermediate height by actuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is in the cent...

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Page 44: ...catch stop At the same time grip 2 will pop out of the radiator grille 42 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 Closin...

Page 45: ...Engine Automatic Transmission See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page 4 Coolant Level 5 Brake Fluid 6 Jli 6 Windshield Washer 7 Battery Vehicle Lighting...

Page 46: ...preglow 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 cl...

Page 47: ...ximately 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 48: ...e 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 not...

Page 49: ...eed limit mark of that particular gear range Over rewing could other wise result in damage to the engine On slippery road surfaces it is not recommended to downshift in order to obtain braking action...

Page 50: ...ing 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...

Page 51: ...to driving position 2 and it must go out when the engine is running If the indicator lamp lights up during brak ing this shows that the front wheel brake pads are worn Have brake system checked in a M...

Page 52: ...erature must not rise 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 Nevertheles...

Page 53: ...ter Driving Have your car winterized in a MERCEDES BENZ service station before the onset of winter Engine oil change if no all year round engine oil is used fill with recommended winter oil For vis co...

Page 54: ...prerequisite 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 55: ...Vehicle Care 53...

Page 56: ...als e g Engine Oil change with filter change every 4000 km 2500 miles Automatic transmission Fluid change without filter change every 24 000 km 15 000 miles Tires Inspect Air cleaner Clean or replace...

Page 57: ...s the aggressiveness 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 exhaus...

Page 58: ...h in particular one of the older installations rewipe the recessed sections pro vided in the tail lamps for improved prevention of soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In t...

Page 59: ...please consult your MERCEDES BENZ service station Do not apply wax if your car is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot For maximum protection the paint work should be waxed approximately once...

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Page 61: ...Practical Hints i 59...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...after 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 prim...

Page 64: ...t The first aid kit is stored in the hat shelf at the rear 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...

Page 65: ...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 wear...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...isted 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 at regular intervals after refueling...

Page 68: ...ns hot water and is under pressure Using a rag turn cap to first notch to relieve excess pressure If opened immediately hot scalding fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure The drain plugs fo...

Page 69: ...stick opening Even the slightest 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 dipstic...

Page 70: ...htly and 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 hea...

Page 71: ...h 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 When...

Page 72: ...out lamp holder 9750 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 73: ...Electrical System 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 71...

Page 74: ...eks and more often in summer and in hot zones The fluid level must be between the lower and the upper markings Refill battery only with distilled water Do not use metal funnels nor push through the ov...

Page 75: ...ng in panel and place on the hex drive on the electric motor Turn socket wrench as desired to open or close roof To close the sliding roof Sedan Turn wrench counterclock wise Coupe Turn wrench clockwi...

Page 76: ...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 start...

Page 77: ...ngine has started 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 m...

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Page 79: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 4 77...

Page 80: ...numbers Certification Tag left door pillar Identification Tag left window post 3 Chassis No 4 Engine No 5 Body No and Paintwork No Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emission c...

Page 81: ...f the 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 w...

Page 82: ...123net bhp 4350 rpm 0 10 mm 0 004 in 0 35 mm 0 014 in 1 2 4 5 3 alterna 9 5 X 1035 12 5 X 1145 12 5 X 925 80 Transmission D esign Automatic four speed torque converter transmission Steering System D e...

Page 83: ...6 mm 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 width 1786 mm 7...

Page 84: ...Fuels coolants lubricants etc Recommended engine oil Total oil capacity in case of engine oil and filter change 7 5 1 7 9 US qt SAE 40 may be used if ambient temperatures constantly exceed 30 C 860 F...

Page 85: ...se nipples Multipurpose or lubrication grease Door locks Powdered graphite Battery terminals Bosch special grease Brake reservoir approximately 0 5 I O 5 US qt Brake fluid1 Windshield washer system ap...

Page 86: ...d for 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 boilin...

Page 87: ...e done within the cars fuel tank Kerosene has to be filled in before the diesel fuel Engine power may drop according to the proportion of kerosene For this reason keep percentage of kerosene added to...

Page 88: ...the cooling system the water already starts boiling at approx 118 C 224 F which means that the pointer of the temperature gauge in the instrument cluster may still be below the red mark Driving the ve...

Page 89: ...rcedes 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 Cana...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...lts 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 300...

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Page 94: ...odify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Owner s Manual s e e o Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior...

Page 95: ...g 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 67 Coolant For normal replenishment use...

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