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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Mercedes Benz 0...

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 300 SD HJRBO DIESEL Chassis 126 D 1985 Mercedes Benz...

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Page 5: ...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...

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Page 7: ...ng Replacement Keys 14 Opening Locking and Unlocking of Doors 15 Central Locking System 16 Anti Theft Alarm System 17 Seats 18 Adjusting Power Seats Front 18 Orthopedic Seat Backrest 19 Arm Rest Front...

Page 8: ...ge or Ski Racks ABS Brake System Spare Wheel Jack Anti Lock Brake System 56 Vehicle Tool Kit Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wheels Tires Changing Wheels Lamp 57 Wheels T ire s Brake Fluid 57 Changing Wheels...

Page 9: ...p Starting Tow starting and Towing the Vehicle Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Identification Plates Vehicle Data Cards Warranty C overage Technical D a ta Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc C...

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Page 11: ...Vehicle Operation...

Page 12: ...age 27 13 Lever for nonheated fresh air page 31 10 14 Switch for heated rear window page 38 15 Switch for electric sliding roof page 37 16 Switch for hazard warning flasher system 17 Switch for automa...

Page 13: ...Instruments and Controls l4ll5 l6Wl7ii8 11...

Page 14: ...djustment press in for adjustments 11 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp red See page 25 12 Seat belt warning lamp red 13 ABS indicator lamp yellow See page 56 14 Outside temperature indicat...

Page 15: ...Instrument Cluster 4 13...

Page 16: ...e activate the anti theft alarm after the car was locked with the master key Flat Key The flat key with a red dot fits all vehicle locks Arm s disarms the anti theft alarm system We recommend that you...

Page 17: ...e opened after pulling buttons up The driver s door can be locked only if it is closed and the door lock has properly engaged Opening the Doors From outside pull handle outwards 1 From inside pull han...

Page 18: ...theft alarm will come on if a door is opened from the inside Trunk To unlock the trunk with the central locking system turn the master key in the trunk lock completely to the left and let it return t...

Page 19: ...e alarm uninten tionally do not arm the alarm system in the following situations e g Auto ferry auto train when hitching unhitching a trailer or heavy loading unloading For this purpose use the supple...

Page 20: ...s in memory D Memory button E Position buttons 1 and 2 Two sets of seat head restraint posi tions may be programmed in memory After the seat and head restraints are positioned push memory button D and...

Page 21: ...put into motion Orthopedic Seat Backrest Some models may be equipped with orthopedic seats These seats have an inflatable air cushion built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar support The a...

Page 22: ...nward adjustment of the arm rest depress release button 4 Warning 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 lo...

Page 23: ...er operation Push in upper switch portion posi tion 1 normal heater operation one indicator lamp lights up Push in lower switch portion posi tion 2 rapid heating both indicator lamps light up After ap...

Page 24: ...cator is illuminated for 4 8 seconds after turning the steer ing lock key to position 2 If the seat belt of the driver s seat is not fastened a warning buzzer sounds simultaneously Fastening Pull belt...

Page 25: ...on of the reel may be checked by quickly pulling out the belt 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 th...

Page 26: ...at belts and inertia reel in the usual manner Warning Rear seat passengers should always wear seat belts for their own pro tection and to avoid endangering the driver and front passenger with their un...

Page 27: ...e instrument cluster With the key in steering lock position 1 or 2 the indicator lamp comes on for about 10 seconds then goes out If it doesn t come on doesn t go out flickers on and off or comes on w...

Page 28: ...y belts installed or supplied by MERCEDES BENZ Do not pass belts over sharp edges Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts An airbag or tensioning retractor that w...

Page 29: ...g off the engine refer to page 50 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...

Page 30: ...eft A Turn to position 2 and pull out to first detent same as position 2 plus fog lamps Notes With the steering lock key removed and the driver s door open a warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle s ext...

Page 31: ...mittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III High wiper speed To operate the turn signals move the combination switch past the point of resistance up or down The switch is automatically cancelled when the...

Page 32: ...ls 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 approximat...

Page 33: ...an be opened and closed with levers 1 and 3 and outlets 4 with lever 2 Levers towards left open Out lets 6 can be variably opened and closed by turning of control wheel Wheel turned up open To ensure...

Page 34: ...unt of fresh air is added 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...

Page 35: ...the ventilation mode 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 su...

Page 36: ...eating 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 air outlets 5 and 6 and th...

Page 37: ...f heated air is directed to the windshield and side windows regardless of temperature and fan speed setting Note The air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation It is n...

Page 38: ...steering lock to position 2 The exterior mirror 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...

Page 39: ...ing down sun visor The lamps are switched on when the cover is opened For this purpose the visor must be engaged in its inner mount ing Sliding Roof Turn key in steering lock to posi tion 2 Press uppe...

Page 40: ...utomatically after a maximum of 20 minutes Remove snow or ice from window before starting to drive Interior Lamps The switch for the front lamp has 3 positions Position 1 the lamp is switched on and o...

Page 41: ...ower 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 lock in position 2 All four win...

Page 42: ...seeker bar 12 Time display button H 13 Cassette track selector switch and track indicator 14 Fast tape rewind locking button n ig r a l 15 Fast tape forward locking but ton I I I M l 16 Cassette ejec...

Page 43: ...ton is released 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 m...

Page 44: ...on button D Enter frequency by pressing ED EQ 33 ED ED 33 ED When dialing a frequency directly the number of the push buttons is not displayed on the panel The wave band is indicated by showing MHz fo...

Page 45: ...rovides 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 and...

Page 46: ...ime set button A colon sign will appear between the second and third digits U ra e n i to indicate that the clock is activated With the radio switched off the time will be indicated on the digital dis...

Page 47: ...tion the antenna will not extend or will retract com pletely 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: ...ent panel The hood opens up to the safety catch stop C xkki ii 48 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 Warni...

Page 51: ...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 pa...

Page 52: ...d 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 c...

Page 53: ...inutes 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 a...

Page 54: ...brake is applied Do not release the brake until ready to drive The vehicle may otherwise start creeping when the selector lever is in a driving position Test the service brake shortly after driving of...

Page 55: ...9 D Drive Automatic upshifting to top gear Position D affords optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions 3 Upshift to 3rd gear only Suitable for medium range up or down grad...

Page 56: ...ffic lights leave the transmission engaged and control vehicle with the service brake For longer stops with the engine idling shift into N or P When stopping the car on a slope do not hold it with the...

Page 57: ...he brakes the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pres sure may be necessary For this reason stay further away from vehicle in front The condition of the parking brake sys...

Page 58: ...brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and you may want to take extra care driving Warning Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Only a save attentive and...

Page 59: ...When the charging indicator lamp glows while the engine is running the V belts may be lose or broken which makes the water pump inoperative This may cause overheating and dam age to the engine In thi...

Page 60: ...when maintained strictly according to factory specifications Any adjustments on the engine should therefore be carried out only by qualified MERCEDES BENZ techn icians The adjustments of the engine s...

Page 61: ...nd the legal speed limit Hints for Driving 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 co...

Page 62: ...he rear wheels Adhere to the manufac turer s mounting instructions After driving a short distance retigh ten the mounted chains Tire chains should only be driven on snow at speeds not to exceed 50 km...

Page 63: ...Vehicle Care 61...

Page 64: ...ions 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 2500...

Page 65: ...ssiveness and potency of the above adverse influences More frequent washings are neces sary to deal with unfavorable condi tions for example near the ocean in industrial areas smoke exhaust emissions...

Page 66: ...of 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 underbody do not forget to clean the i...

Page 67: ...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 70: ...t head restraint com pletely with both hands The release button 1 is located below the left head restraint post on both front seats Removing rear seat head restraints Pull head restraint up until dete...

Page 71: ...tray 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 seat cushion do this carefully to...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...the hat shelf at the rear To open the lid push button 1 Spare Wheel Jack Vehicle Tool Kit The spare wheel 1 jack 2 and vehicle tool kit are stored in a compartment below the trunk floor 3 Prior to li...

Page 74: ...s 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...

Page 75: ...k arm fully 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...

Page 76: ...ure approx 0 C 32 F Adjusted air pressure specified air pressure 0 2 bar 3 psi Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures for...

Page 77: ...should be parked on level ground and the oil level must be some where between the lower and the upper mark on dipstick 1 do not add in excess of the upper mark Wipe dipstick before any oil level measu...

Page 78: ...d on the right hand side of the engine block and the bottom of the radiator Checking Coolant Level The coolant level can be checked visually at the transparent coolant reservoir To check the coolant l...

Page 79: ...ing 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 dipstick are appl...

Page 80: ...pecified watt rating Headlamp Unit 1 Headlamp vertical adjusting screw 2 Headlamp horizontal adjusting screw 3 Fog lamp vertical adjusting screw 4 Fog lamp horizontal adjusting screw 5 Securing screw...

Page 81: ...Bulb for fog 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 conn...

Page 82: ...and open reflector The same applies to the removal of the rear lamp Reading Lamps in the Rear Passenger Compartment 4 W 2 cp To change the bulbs pull out lamps To replace a bulb pry off the cover by...

Page 83: ...box Fuse arrangement in the box starting at the engine side and proceeding outwards RH row odd numbers 1 3 5 etc up to 13 LH row even numbers 2 4 6 etc up to 14 Fuses must not be repaired or bridged...

Page 84: ...or the battery to last an opti mum length of time Therefore we recommend that you have the battery charge checked fre quently if you use the vehicle mostly for short distance trips or if it is not use...

Page 85: ...turn completely 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 s...

Page 86: ...e terminals Instructions A discharged battery can freeze at approx 10 C 14 F In all cases it must be thawed out before jumper cables are used Warning Never lean over batteries while jump starting Batt...

Page 87: ...he 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 new starting attempt...

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Page 89: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 87...

Page 90: ...rs 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 2 Identification Tag left window post 3 Chassis No 4 Engine No 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 7 8 Emission Control Tag Information Tag California version Vacuum l...

Page 91: ...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 t...

Page 92: ...0 004 in cold engine Exhaust 0 35 mm 0 014 in Injection order 1 2 4 5 3 V belts Water pump fan alter nator 2 V belts 9 5 x 1035 mm Power ste e rin g 12 5 x 1145 mm Air conditioning 12 5 x 925 mm 90 T...

Page 93: ...3 kW 12 V 92 Ah Weights See certification tag Technical Data Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall height Wheel base Track front Track rear 91 5145 mm 202 6 in 1820 mm 7...

Page 94: ...l capacity in case of engine oil and filter change 8 0 1 8 5 US qt SAE 40 may be used if ambient temperatures constantly exceed 30 C 860 F Automatic transmission Federal Initial fill 7 3 1 7 7 US qt v...

Page 95: ...Grease 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 syste...

Page 96: ...d 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 During the course of the operation of the vehicle the boiling po...

Page 97: ...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 may b...

Page 98: ...roper 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 are not sure ab...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...nts 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 app...

Page 102: ...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 copy ing even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior...

Page 103: ...n For level checks and replenishment refer to page 77 Tire Pressure Cold tires For driving up to 160 km h 100 mph Summer tires normal load maximum load Winter tires 2 0 1 28 1 2 1 1 30 1 2 2 1 32 1 Co...

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