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A utom atic Climate Control

0 D efrosting

0 D efrosting
The m aximum am ount of heated air is directed to the

w in d sh ie ld and side w indow s, regardless of tem perature

and blow er speed setting.

Im portant!

To ensure proper operation of the autom atic climate

co n tro l system, engage  b u ttons  0   or 0   at least once
a  m onth fo r a short period when the outside tem per
ature  is above  + 2 °   C /36°  F.

Summary of Contents for 300 SD Turbo Diesel 1982

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Page 2: ...uggage 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 all the maintenance jobs specified by us carried out at regular intervals by a MERCEDES BENZ service station Driving in low temperature weather in stop and go city traffic and on short hops and in hi...

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Page 5: ...s is your firs t car from the D AIM LE R B E N Z com pany In both cases fo r your ow n benefit please read th is o w n e r s manual before pu ttin g it away Even tho u g h you have been driving a car fo r years som e th in g s in this car may be new to you and this manual certainly conta ins a few hints w hich w ill help you to m ake the m ost of yo u r new car W e w ish you safe and pleasant m ot...

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Page 7: ...ystem S eats Electrical Adjustment of Driver s and Front Passenger s S eats Safety H eadrests Orthopaedic Seat Back Arm Rest Front S eats Arm Rest Rear Seat Seat Heater Seat B e lts The last page What you should know at the gas station Contents C o n tro ls 22 Steering L o ck 22 Lighting Switch 23 12 Combination Switch 24 14 Cruise C o n tro l 25 Automatic Climate C o n tro l 26 I 4 Various Equipm...

Page 8: ...iving 52 High Altitude Correction D evice 53 Tire C hains 53 Traveling A b ro a d 53 Vehicle Care MERCEDES BENZ Maintenance S y s te m Severe Operating Conditions Engine Oil Change and Filter Change Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter C hange Spare Parts Service Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle Jobs related to C a re Practical Hints Ash trays 62 56 Rear Seat Cushion 62 5 Bleeding the Fuel S ys...

Page 9: ...iding R o o f 75 Unlocking the Fuel Filler Flap 75 Jump S tarting 76 Tow starting and Towing the V eh icle 76 Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Identification P lates 80 Vehicle Data Cards 81 Warranty C overage 81 Technical D a ta 82 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 84 Capacities 84 Engine O ils 86 Brake F lu id 86 Diesel F u e ls 87 C oolants 88 Service Literature 89 Vehicle Operation Dri...

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Page 12: ...arter switch 13 Lever for nonheated fresh air page 26 10 14 Switch for rear passenger compartment lamp page 33 15 Switch for electric sliding roof page 32 16 Switch for hazard warning flasher system 17 Switch for automatic antenna page 40 18 Switch for heated rear window page 33 19 Automatic climate control page 26 20 Radio page 35 21 Ash tray with lighter page 34 62 22 Switch for left front seat ...

Page 13: ...Instruments and Controls 11 ...

Page 14: ...p red 12 12 Preglow indicator lamp yellow 13 Brake warning lamp red comes on if the parking brake is engaged not enough brake fluid is in the reservoir 14 Brake pad wear indicator lamp yellow Lights up during braking if the front wheel brake pads are worn down See page 50 15 Charge indicator lamp red Comes on when the steering lock key is moved to driving position 2 and must go out when the engine...

Page 15: ...instrument Cluster 13 ...

Page 16: ...icle Master Key square head fits all Flat Key locks on the car Supplementary Key rounded head fits only the door locks and the steering lock This key is intended to be used whenever the car is left with an attendant Be sure to lock glove Obtaining Replacement Keys You are handed over 4 keys together with your vehicle Replacement keys can be obtained only via MERCEDES BENZ service stations If the k...

Page 17: ...ide turn key From the inside actuate plunger 2 Unlocking 3 Locking When the rear door plungers are pushed down the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside They can be opened after pulling plungers up One cannot lock the driver s door if it is open any door if the door lock has not engaged fully In this case open the door and close it again 15 ...

Page 18: ...h button with the key and open the trunk Turn the key to its initial position and withdraw it To lock the trunk lid close it firmly the trunk lid will then be locked by the master lock system again The trunk lid can also be locked independently for instance to leave the vehicle in a workshop without actuating the master lock system Turn the main key to the right as far as it will go and withdraw i...

Page 19: ...ew mirror adjustments as well as fasten ing of seat belts should be accom plished before the vehicle is put into motion Detaching headrests Pull headrest out to the stop Release arrester by depressing release knob to be felt under the seat back covering material and pull headrest upward quickly holding it by the LH headrest post viewed in driving direction Then pull out headrest completely with bo...

Page 20: ...t 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 of the arm rest depress release button 4 Note The arm rest does not suffice as a child restraint system In case of a frontal collision a child can be catapulted forward over the locked arm rest It is only suit...

Page 21: ...ated at the forward end of the center tray those for the rear seats are accommodated in the rear doors Push switch to position 1 contin uous operation The indicator lamp in the switch comes on Push switch to position 2 rapid heating Both indicator lamps in the switch come on Switch in center position seat heater off Due to the relatively high power consumption of the seat heater a heavy load is pl...

Page 22: ...ess latch plate 1 into buckle 2 and allow to engage audibly Adjust front seat belts so as to have the upper belt located as near as possible to the middle of the shoulder For this purpose push button 4 and raise or lower belt outlet 3 positions The belt must be tight and must be checked for tightness immediately after fastening and regularly during the trip If required tighten lap belt by pulling ...

Page 23: ...wisted but must be tight To shorten the belt pull belt end with the latch plate engaged To lengthen the belt turn the latch plate so that it is at a little more than 90 to the belt and pull before fastening the belt To disengage the belt push red button 3 in the lock Note No seat belt can be used for more than one person Belts are not intended for children After an accident inspect the seat belts ...

Page 24: ...n steering lock posi tion 1 Wiper windshield washer headlamp flasher electric lighter glove com partment lamp radio electric seat heater for front seats electrically adjustable exterior mirror The power supply to the standing lamps is disrupted if the key in the steering lock is in position 2 A warning buzzer sounds when the key has been left in steering lock positions 1 or 0 and the driver s door...

Page 25: ...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 B Available for an option Note With the steering lock key removed and the driver s door open a signal sounds if the vehicle s exterior lamps are not switched off standing lamps excepted 23 ...

Page 26: ...ch 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 system is switched on the wipers also operate 7 Windshield wiper control 0 Windshield wiper switched off 1 Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III High wiper speed Hints If one of the turn signals fails the turn signal indicator sy...

Page 27: ...When the switch is released the newly 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 below 40 km h 25 mph 4 Resume If the lever is briefly pushed to position 4 when driving at a speed exceeding approximately 40 km h 25 mph that speed is resumed which wa...

Page 28: ... swivelled as desired The swivelling outlets 5 can be opened and closed with levers 1 and 3 and outlets 4 with lever 2 Levers toward left open Outlets 6 can be variably opened and closed by turning of control wheel Wheel turned up open To ensure efficient operation of the automatic climate control system the air outlets 4 5 and 6 must be kept open For the rear passenger compartment a swivelling ai...

Page 29: ...0 of outside air is introduced If the blower control is set to AUTOM it will run continuously in speed No 5 Max notched in Maximum heating performance If the blower control is set to AUTOM it will run continuously in speed No 5 Automatic Climate Control Blower Setting 0 Selection for blower settings can be made as P follows Push upper button for maximum air supply 6th blower speed Push lower butto...

Page 30: ...air is emitted from outlets 4 5 and 6 only In the heating mode air is primarily supplied to the foot area In addition air is also supplied to the front doors Only enough air is supplied to the windshield and air outlets 5 and 6 in order to keep the glass defogged in normal weather conditions In the heating mode air will be emitted periodically from outlet 4 With cold outside temperatures the fresh...

Page 31: ... This setting is necessary for clearing a fogged windshield As soon as possible reset to f or U In the heating mode air is supplied to the windshield foot area air outlets 5 and 6 and the front doors in the cooling mode additionally to air outlet 4 In the heating mode air will be emitted periodically from outlet 4 ...

Page 32: ...ir is directed to the windshield and side windows regardless of temperature and blower speed setting Important To ensure proper operation of the automatic climate control system engage buttons 0 or 0 at least once a month for a short period when the outside temper ature is above 2 C 36 F ...

Page 33: ...i glare position by means of the lever at its lower edge 1 Normal position 2 Anti glare position Front passenger side Turn key 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 safety catch it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure Inside Rear View Mirror 31 ...

Page 34: ... tion 2 Press upper end symbol of rocker switch to open roof press lower end to close If the electric drive fails the sliding roof can also be moved by hand Refer to Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof page 75 Sun Visors To protect against glaring sunlight from ahead swing sun visors down ward In the event of strong sunlight through the side windows remove the respective sun visor from its inner f...

Page 35: ...on the instrument panel The reading lamps in the rear passenger compartment are switched on and off by means of a switch in each lamp Heated Rear Window Turn key in steering lock to posi tion 2 When the rear window heater is turned on the white indicator 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 w...

Page 36: ...ectric 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 the steering 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 as the safety swi...

Page 37: ...ontrol switch on time of accessory Automatic or manual search station seeker bar MUM itiM Cassette track switch and track indicator i n a Fast tape rewind locking button Ic e Jin 17 Fast tape forward locking but ton ic ljb u 18 Cassette eject button e s h i 19 Cassette door I To turn the radio on or off the ignition switch must be in position 1 or 2 i To turn the radio ON Press ON side of E switch...

Page 38: ...anel Automatic station search Switch to the wave band desired by pressing any of the following buttons for FM buttons Q 3 through EQ for AM buttons B fl through EQ By pressing the right side of the station seeker bar I searches stations in ascending trans mitter frequency sequence and by pressing the left side in descending transmitter frequency sequence The direction of the automatic search opera...

Page 39: ... the function control button Depress and hold the left or right side button The frequency will increase or decrease respectively in increments of 0 1 MHz for FM or 1 0 KHz for AM Release the button when the desired station is tuned in If after pressing the function con trol the station seeker bar i is not activated within eight seconds the manual tuning mode is ended automatically Safety Note To a...

Page 40: ...ts playing position When the end of one playing side is reached the unit switches automatic ally to reverse for playing the second track Manual reverse can be activated by depressing the cassette track switch button K is g ij The built in indica tors show the track of the cassette the unit is playing back To stop playback press the eject button The unit will auto matically eject the cassette and s...

Page 41: ...n an accessory e g seat heating system on at a preset time To set either timer the ignition key must be in position 1 or 2 Timer E D can only turn the radio on with the ignition key in position 1 or 2 Timer ED can turn an accessory on without the ignition key inserted in the lock To set timers Press either ED or ED button key desired turn on time into timer as explained under setting of the clock ...

Page 42: ...osition the antenna will not extend or will retract com pletely The height of the antenna can furthermore be adjusted continuously by actuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is in center position the antenna will extend to the specific height The antenna can be further extended or re tracted to any height by rocking the switch not engaging it If the antenna is to be retracted e g for pl...

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Page 44: ... instrument panel The hood opens up to the safety catch stop Push in safety catches on LH and RH sides of the radiator grille simulta neously and lift up hood To close push hood down firmly Notes There is a risk of injury when the hood is open and the engine is running 42 ...

Page 45: ...ngine Automatic Transmission See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page 4 Coolant Level See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 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 water mixed with windshield w...

Page 46: ...preglowing indicator goes out the engine is ready for starting Ambient Temperature exceeding 0 C 32 F Turn key in steering lock clockwise to the stop As long as the key is held against the stop the starter remains engaged Release key only when the engine fires regularly and runs smoothly Ambient Temperature below 0 C 32 F Depress accelerator completely Turn key in steering lock clockwise to the st...

Page 47: ...ranother 1 2 minutes approximately Notes Due to the installed starter non re peat 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 after starting In a very cold engine the oil pressure will only rise slowly some time after the engine has started Do not speed up the engine before pressure is regis tered ...

Page 48: ...driving position only when the engine is idling and the service brake is applied Do not release the brake before moving off The vehicle may otherwise start creeping when the selector lever is in a driving position Test 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 Accelerator position Pa...

Page 49: ... N when driving except when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads See page 52 D Drive All gears are available Position D affords optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions S Slope Upshifting to 3rd gear only Suitable for moderate ascents and descents As the transmis sion shifts up to 3rd gear only this position permits the utiliza tion of the engine braki...

Page 50: ...the service brake For longer stops with the engine idling shift selector lever to position N When stopping the car on a slope do not hold it by means of the accelera tor but use the brake This avoids unnecessary heat up of the transmis sion Power assistance Do not attempt to move or coast the vehicle with the engine not in operation as engine driven accesso ries such as the power steering system o...

Page 51: ... Stopping distance however is nevertheless considerably greater than when the road is wet or dry Brakes When driving down long and steep declines relieve the brakes by engag ing selector lever position S or L This prevents overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear After hard braking it is advisable not to switch off the engine right away but to drive on for some time so the air stream w...

Page 52: ...sture content can lead to the formation of vapor in the system thus reducing the system s efficiency The brake fluid must therefore be re placed annually preferably in the spring It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by MERCEDES BENZ Your MERCEDES BENZ dealer will provide you with additional informa tion Charge Indicator Lamp Should the charge indicator lamp fail to come on prior to s...

Page 53: ...ine 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 tion will also cause increased oil consumption The more cautiously you treat your engine during the break in period the more satisfied you will be with its performance later on Therefore drive your vehicl...

Page 54: ...s is to drive sensibily and to avoid abrupt acceleration braking 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 Try to keep the vehicle under control by means of corrective steering action Provided the traffic conditions will allow only brake in a way that the wheels are locked for no more t...

Page 55: ...advise you Retighten newly mounted tire chains after 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 practicable Adhere to the manufacturer s mounting instruc tions Traveling Abroad Abroad too there is a widely spread MERCEDES BENZ service network at your disposal If you travel into areas which are not listed in the index...

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Page 58: ...ar preferably in spring Use only brake fluids recommended by MERCEDES BENZ The vehicle must receive the pres cribed maintenance and or lubrica tion work at the specified intervals as listed in the maintenance booklet Verification of performance of such maintenance lubrication work should be recorded in the spaces provided in the maintenance booklet The maintenance jobs are described in detail in a...

Page 59: ...very 48 000 km 30 000 miles according to the mainte nance booklet Under severe operating conditions have the automatic transmission fluid changed every 24 000 km 15 000 miles without filter change All MERCEDES BENZ service sta tions maintain a stock of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work In addition strategi cally located parts distribution cen ters provide quick and reli...

Page 60: ...oofing treatment Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle Post pro duction treatment is neither neces sary nor recommended by MERCEDES BENZ because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others applied later After every engine cleaning you should...

Page 61: ...s Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove Window Cleaning Use a window cleaning solution on very dirty or oil stained windows Clean windshield wiper blades with a clean cloth and washing solution Replace blades once or twice a year Plastic Parts Rubber Parts and MB Tex Upholstery Covers Do not use oil or wax on these parts Seat Belts The webbing must not be tr...

Page 62: ...aximum protection the paint work should be waxed approximately once every three months Use the appropriate MERCEDES BENZ Touch Up Stick for quick and provi sional repairs of minor paint damage Light Alloy Wheels If possible clean wheels once a week with lukewarm water and autosham poo Use an ample supply of water To remove stubborn marks use polish or paint cleaner and apply with buffing cloth or ...

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Page 64: ...y Position ash tray squarely and push in Rear Seat Cushion Removal Press unlocking buttons 1 left and right outwards while slightly lifting the front corner of the rear seat cushion Then pull the rear seat cushion forward Installation Push rear end of rear seat cushion under rear seat back as far as it will go and press down on the front section of the rear seat cushion until it engages 62 ...

Page 65: ...ually after the fuel tank has been driven completely empty First fill fuel tank with fuel Then operate primer pump until the by pass valve on the injection pump opens hissing noise Disengage primer pump handle prior to operating it turn counterclock wise Retighten after use Turning off Engine Manually If the engine continues operating in steering lock position 0 open hood and press lever marked ST...

Page 66: ...ts 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 wheel 1 jack 2 and vehicle tool kit are accommodated in a trough below the foldable trunk floor 3 Prior to lifting up the cover fold back mats and engage strap 4 in trunk lid Note The jack is designed exc...

Page 67: ...ng the same sense of rotation 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 at a mileage of 5000 10 000 km 3000 6000 miles as otherwise the driving proper ties deteriorate Slowly leaking air e g due to a nail in the tire may cause damage to the tire such as tread separation Regul...

Page 68: ... behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housing 6 Insert jack arm into the tube hole up to the stop Position the jack so that it will always be vertical as seen from the side even on inclines Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear off the ground 7 Then back out the wheel bolts Protect bolt threads from dirt and sand Remove the wheel Note It must be ensured that light ...

Page 69: ...ying operating conditions Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly permissible The ride of the vehicle however will become somewhat harder Tire temperature and pressure in crease with the vehicle speed Tire pressure should there...

Page 70: ...n level ground and the oil level must be some where between the lower and the upper mark on dipstick 1 do not replen ish in excess of the upper mark Wipe dipstick before any oil level measurement To determine the oil level check both sides of the dipstick Always determine the oil level by means of the straight horizontal marking formed by the oil on one side of the dipstick For viscosity and capac...

Page 71: ...e to evaporation of water plain water can be added If a larger quantity of coolant has to be added a 50 50 mixture of water and antifreeze should be used Caution Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine tempera ture is above 90 C 194 F Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir contains hot water and is under pressure First turn cap to first notch to relie...

Page 72: ... mesh filter into the dipstick opening Even the slight est impurity may cause operational troubles The oil level in the transmission is dependent upon the oil temperature The maximum and minimum oil level marks on the dipstick are applicable references only if the transmission fluid has reached its normal operating temperature of 80 C 176 F If however the transmission fluid cools down to 20 30 C 6...

Page 73: ...oxi mately every 4 weeks and more often during the summer and in hot areas 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 filling chamber stops going down If battery acid is to be extracted for battery diagnosis purposes perforate the diaphragm with the hydrometer or the tub...

Page 74: ... and readjust headlamps at regular intervals and invariably when a lamp has been replaced Headlamp Unit 1 Headlamp vertical aiming screw 2 Headlamp horizontal aiming screw 3 Fog lamp vertical aiming screw 4 Fog lamp horizontal aiming screw 5 Securing screw for housing of turn signal standing side marker and parking lamps 6 Securing screw for cover of sealed beam unit halogen and fog lamp 7 Sealed ...

Page 75: ... Bulb for Fog Lamp 9 Loosen securing screw 5 and pull housing out of bracket Then loosen securing screws 6 and remove front cover Remove securing screws 10 and take out lamp holder Pull off plug connector 12 Disengage retaining spring 13 and take out bulb Replacing Bulbs Tail Lamp Assemblies 1 Side marker lamp 2 Turn signal lamp 3 Stop lamp 4 Tail parking and standing lamp 5 Backup lamp Turn both ...

Page 76: ...l it out and open reflector The same applies to the removal of the rear lamp Reading Lamps in the Rear Passenger Compartment To change the bulbs pull out lamps Trunk Lamp Trunk lamp 1 is easily accessible when trunk lid 2 is open Glove Compartment Lamp To replace the bulb pull out lamp 74 ...

Page 77: ...ndshield wiper arm will then no longer return completely to its initial position although the windshield wiper motor continues to run a full cycle If the electrically operated sliding roof drive mechanism should fail the roof can be operated manually The drive motor located on the left side of the trunk behind a cover is provided with a redcolored hex head Remove cover with a screwdriver and slip ...

Page 78: ...gative terminals Start engine as normal After the engine 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 4 14 F In all cases it must be thawed out before jumper leads are used Never lean over batteries while jump starting you might get burned The front towing eye is located o...

Page 79: ...starting off because the preglowing process starts when the key is in steering lock position 2 and is not immediately disrupted after the engine has been tow started During 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 starting attempt tow start the ve...

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Page 81: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 79 ...

Page 82: ...mbers Certification Tag left door pillar Identification Tag left window post 3 Chassis No 4 Engine No 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 Emission Control Tag 7 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 8 Emission Control Tag Catalyst Information 80 ...

Page 83: ...ing of 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 with the terms of the following warranties 1 New vehicle limited warranty 2 Emission systems warranty 3 Emission performance warranty 4 California emission control sys tems warranty state of Calif...

Page 84: ...89 net kW 4350 rpm 120 net bhp 4350 rpm 0 10 mm 0 004 in 0 35 mm 0 014 in 1 2 4 5 3 9 5 X 1035 mm 12 5 X 1145 mm 12 5 X 925 mm Transmission D esign Automaticfour speed torque converter transmission Steering System D esign Power steering Rims Tires Rim s 6 J x 14H 2 Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 70 SR 14 Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 70 SR 14 M S Electrical System A lte rn a to r 14V 55A St...

Page 85: ... Glove compartment lamp 12V Sealed beam Halogen 21 5 W 32 3 cp H 3 21 W 32 cp 21 W 32 cp 10 W 6 cp 10 W 6 cp 21 W 32 cp 5 W festoon lamp 10 W festoon lamp 4 W 2 cp 10 W festoon lamp 5 W festoon lamp Technical Data W eights Seecertificationtag Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 5145 mm 202 5 in Overall vehicle width 1820 mm 71 7 in Overall height curb co n d itio n 1430 mm 56 2 in Wheel b a s e...

Page 86: ...us service station Capacity 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 1 SAE 40 may be used if am bient tem pe ra tures constantly exceed 30 C 86 F Automatic transmission Initial fill 7 3 I 7 7 US qt Fluid change 6 2 I 6 5 US qt Automatic transmission fluid ATF 84 Year round use m u ltin r a fift o il ...

Page 87: ...prox Multipurpose grease Grease nipples Multipurpose or lubrication grease Door locks Special grease Battery terminals Bosch special grease Brake reservoir approx 0 5 I O 5 US qt Brake fluid Windshield washer system approximately 5 0 I 5 3 US qt Water plus windshield detergent Fuel tank including a reserve of approximately 77 I 20 3 US gal approximately 12 51 3 3 US gal Diesel fuels acc to ASTM D ...

Page 88: ... 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 recommended engine oil may be used for topping up if the oil level drops to the dipstick minimum mark prior to the first service 1300 1600 km 800 1000 miles Brake Fluid Brake fluid should be changed once a year pref...

Page 89: ... 1 diesel fuel only If not available a certain quantity of kerosene may be added Mixing only to be 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 the minimum necessitated by the ambient temperature The following table can be used as a reference if a...

Page 90: ...recommended corro sion inhibitor Without antifreeze in 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 Antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminium parts The use of alumin ium components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that antifreeze coolant use...

Page 91: ... 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 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 best way to obtain accurate information for your v...

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Page 94: ...y the technical details o f the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this O w ner s Manual s e e o R eprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not p erm itted w ith ou t our p rio r authorization in w riting ZK D I 82 15 PVL 92 ...

Page 95: ...ther information refer to page 84 Automatic transmission fluid ATF For level checks and replenishment refer to page 70 For normal replenishment use water potable water quality For further inform ation e g antifreeze refer to page 88 High and low beams Sealed beam Halogen tail parking and standing lamps10 W 6 cp turn signal standing side marker and parking lamps front 21 5 W 32 3 cp turn signal lam...

Page 96: ...Daimler Benz AG Stuttgart Untertuerkheim Zentralkundendienst 126 584 36 96 Bestell Nr 6550529713 USA Ausgabe B 1982 ...

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