Mercedes-Benz 300 SD-TURBO DIESEL 1983 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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300 SD -

TURBO DIESEL

Mercedes-Benz

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Page 1: ...300 SD TURBO DIESEL Mercedes Benz...

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...

Page 3: ...300SD TURBO DIESEL Type 126 D 1983...

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

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Page 7: ...entary Key Flat Key Obtaining Replacement Keys Opening Locking and Unlocking of Doors Central Lock System Seats Electrical Adjustment of Driver s and Front Passenger s Seats Safety Headrests Orthopaed...

Page 8: ...ving 52 High Altitude Correction Device 53 Tire Chains 53 Traveling A broad 53 Vehicle Care MERCEDES BENZ Maintenance S ystem 56 Severe Operating Conditions 56 Engine Oil Change and Filter Change 57 A...

Page 9: ...o o f 76 Unlocking the Fuel Filler Flap 76 Jump Starting 77 Tow starting and Towing the Vehicle 77 Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Identification Plates 80 Vehicle Data Cards 81 Warranty...

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Page 11: ...Vehicle Operation...

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 1...

Page 13: ...Instruments and Controls 4 11...

Page 14: ...ight green 8 Tachometer 9 Electric clock 10 Knob for clock adjustment press in for adjustments 11 Seat belt warning lamp red 12 Preglow indicator lamp yellow 13 Brake warning lamp red comes on if the...

Page 15: ...Instrument Cluster...

Page 16: ...ith the master key Flat Key T The flat key fits all vehicle locks We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place so that it is always handy if needed e g in your wallet...

Page 17: ...turn key From the inside actuate button 2 Unlocking 3 Locking When the rear door buttons are pushed down the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside They can be opened after pullin...

Page 18: ...en 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 central lock system again The trunk lid can also be loc...

Page 19: ...operly secured All seat headrest and rearview mirror adjustments as well as fasten ing of seat belts should only be accomplished before the vehicle is put into motion Safety Headrests Adjust headrest...

Page 20: ...hand pump 3 and release as required For deflation push button 4 Arm Rest Front Seats The arm rest engages in 3 positions Position 1 arm rest folded up Position 2 for normally inclined seat back Posit...

Page 21: ...cated 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 s...

Page 22: ...ss 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...

Page 23: ...ght 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 di...

Page 24: ...teering 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...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...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 o...

Page 27: ...n 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 o...

Page 28: ...nd 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 operat...

Page 29: ...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...

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 windshi...

Page 31: ...l S Multi Level This setting is necessary for clearing a fogged windshield As soon as possible reset to i or B In the heating mode air is supplied to the windshield foot area air outlets 5 and 6 and t...

Page 32: ...side windows regardless of temperature and blower speed setting Note When the system is operating water from condensation may be formed which is channeled out of the vehicle through passages on the u...

Page 33: ...rror can be adjusted by means of the switch Note If the mirror housing has been forcibly moved from its normal position it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure Inside RearView Mirror The mir...

Page 34: ...mergency Operation of Sliding Roof page 76 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 resp...

Page 35: ...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 With the engine running press the top of rocker switch to turn o...

Page 36: ...s 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 the steering lock in...

Page 37: ...Q Q B 12 Time display call button D 13 Cassette track switch and track indicator 14 Fast tape rewind locking button iwtethi Fast tape forward locking but ton IK M I Cassette eject button E s Cassette...

Page 38: ...yed digitally on the display panel Automatic station search Switch to the wave band desired by pressing any of the following buttons for FM buttons I E through 0 3 for AM buttons Q through EH By press...

Page 39: ...the function control button D 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 40: ...aying 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 swi...

Page 41: ...button D The time will be displayed for a few seconds To use the timer Q By using the timer Q the radio can be automatically turned on at a preset time In order to set the timer the ignition key must...

Page 42: ...ition 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 posi...

Page 43: ...Driving 41...

Page 44: ...ument 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 m e M Warning St...

Page 45: ...evel Engine 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 Lubr...

Page 46: ...and 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...

Page 47: ...ely 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 afte...

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 dri...

Page 49: ...All forward gears are available Position D affords optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions 3 Upshift to 3rd speed only Suita ble for medium range up or downgrades 2 Upshi...

Page 50: ...he 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 u...

Page 51: ...red with summer tires 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 s...

Page 52: ...lly 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 th...

Page 53: ...enance Booklet Engine Oil Consumption Engine 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 nor...

Page 54: ...The most important rule for slippery or icy roads 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...

Page 55: ...dvise 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 t...

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Page 57: ...Vehicle Care 55...

Page 58: ...r 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 main...

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...

Page 60: ...h inspection Damaged areas need to be re undercoated 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...

Page 61: ...s of the wheels Tar Stains 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 winds...

Page 62: ...ximum 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 Al...

Page 63: ...Practical Hints 4 61...

Page 64: ...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...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...y 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 j...

Page 67: ...efer to Technical Data Rotating wheels 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 chara...

Page 68: ...are behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housing Insert jack arm fully into the tube hole up to the stop Position the jack so that it will always be vertical as seen from the...

Page 69: ...ide a garage especially in the winter Example Room temperature approx 20 C 68 F Ambient temperature approx 0 C 32 F Adjusted air pressure specified air pressure 0 2 bar 3 psi Tire pressures listed for...

Page 70: ...el 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 determ...

Page 71: ...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 re...

Page 72: ...ter 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 mark...

Page 73: ...i 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 ma...

Page 74: ...ervals 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 scre...

Page 75: ...lamp H 3 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 Dis...

Page 76: ...out and open reflector The same applies to the removal of V the rear lamp Sun Visor Lamp 5 W festoon lamp To replace a bulb pry off the cover by inserting a screwdriver in the left and right slots lo...

Page 77: ...Electrical System Glove Compartment Lamp Trunk Lamp 10 W festoon lamp 5 W festoon lamp Trunk lamp 1 is easily accessible To replace the bulb pull out lamp when trunk lid 2 is open 75...

Page 78: ...tely to its initial position although the windshield wiper motor continues to run a full cycle If this condition is encountered the accu mulated snow should be manually removed when it is safe to do s...

Page 79: ...rom the positive terminals Instructions A discharged battery can freeze at approx 1 0 C 14 F In all cases it must be thawed out before jumper leads are used Never lean over batteries while jump starti...

Page 80: ...d 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 3 to N to protect the transmis sion from damage For a n...

Page 81: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 4 79...

Page 82: ...mbers 1 Certification Tag 3 Chassis No left door pillar 4 Engine No 2 Identification Tag 5 Body No and Paintwork No left window post Emission Control Tag Information Tag California version Vacuum line...

Page 83: ...g 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 accordanc...

Page 84: ...014 in Injection order 1 2 4 5 3 V belts Water pump fan alter nator 2 V belts 9 5 x 1035 mm Power steering 12 5 x 1145 mm Air conditioning 12 5 x 925 mm 82 Transmission Design Automaticfour speed tor...

Page 85: ...90 Ah Weights See certification Technical Data Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall height curb condition Wheel base Track fro n t Track rear 4 83 5145 mm 202 6 in 1820...

Page 86: ...transmission Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us Enquire at your MERCEDES BENZ service station Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc 7 5 1 7 9 US qt Recommended engine oil 1 SAE 40...

Page 87: ...temperature roller bearing grease Grease nipples Multipurpose or lubrication grease Door locks Powdered graphite Battery terminals Bosch special grease Brake reservoir approx 0 5 I O 5 US qt Brake flu...

Page 88: ...ed with an initial operation oil in the factory 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...

Page 89: ...use winterized or No 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 fue...

Page 90: ...e 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 Driving t...

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 Ca...

Page 92: ...on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire market C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade ass...

Page 93: ...e by skilled drivers under controlled road and vehicle conditions and the information may not be correct under other conditions Vehicle Stopping Distance Description of the vehicles to which this tabl...

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: ...tion 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 information e g antifree...

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