Mercedes-Benz 300 TD-TURBO DIESEL 1982 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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Drive Sensibly-Save Fuel

Fuel consumption depends to a great

extent on driving habits and operating
conditions.

In order to save fuel you should:

• ensure that tire pressures are

correct

• not carry unnecessary loads
• remove ski 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

•   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 hilly country as well,
increases fuel consumption.

Summary of Contents for 300 TD-TURBO DIESEL 1982

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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...

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Page 4: ...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...

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Page 6: ...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...

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Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...hting Switch 22 Combination Switch 23 Rear Window W iper 24 Cruise C ontrol 24 Automatic Climate C ontrol 26 Various Equipment 31 Interior Lam ps 31 Sliding R o o f 31 Outside Rear View Mirror 32 Insi...

Page 11: ...uels Coolants Lubricants etc 72 Engine Oil Level C heck 72 Checking Coolant Level 73 Replenishing Coolant 73 Fluid Level Automatic Transmission 74 Reservoirs for Window Washing Systems 75 Electrical S...

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Page 13: ...Vehicle Operation...

Page 14: ...or cooled air page 26 13 Switch for rear passenger compartment lamp page 31 and switch for rear window wiper page 24 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8 Switches for rear window wiper page 24 Switch...

Page 15: ...Instruments and Controls 9...

Page 16: ...adjustment press in for adjustments 10 13 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob instrument lamps intensity are infinitely variable Depress knob trip odometer is turned back 14 Brake...

Page 17: ...Instrument Cluster 11...

Page 18: ...nside pull handle in door trim panel Tailgate From outside push button 1 From inside pull handle in door trim panel Locking and Unlocking of Doors From the outside turn key From the inside actuate saf...

Page 19: ...be seen correctly only when the tailgate is closed To close the tailgate take hold of grabstrip and press down The rear compartment lamp will be switched off by the contact switch only if the tailgate...

Page 20: ...the plunger of the driver s door Lock plungers of the other doors cannot be depressed individually The tailgate can also be locked independently of the master lock system Turn the main key clockwise...

Page 21: ...g the vehicle the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vision as well as fore aft placement and seat back angle to insure adequate control reach oper ation and comfort The headrest should a...

Page 22: ...iving direction Finally pull out headrest with both hands Detaching rear seat headrests Pull out headrest to the stop Release lock by pressing the visible locking button below the LH headrest prong an...

Page 23: ...ops the belt from unwinding further in case of vehicle deceleration in any direction or if the belt is pulled out quickly Functional test The locking function of the inertia reel can be tested by brak...

Page 24: ...ges No modifications which may affect the efficiency of the belts must be made For cleaning and care of belt web bing refer to page 63 Seat Heater The seat heater can be switched on with the steering...

Page 25: ...button 1 slip yourfingers into recess 2 and position seat cushion vertically push front seat forward a little if necessary Slide headrest into openings provided in the seat cushions Push button 1 onc...

Page 26: ...ting filaments of the rear window heater will not be dam aged by pieces of luggage rubbing against them Folding Seat Bench To enlarge the seating area the folding seat bench can be unfolded For this p...

Page 27: ...operated with the key in steering lock position 1 Wiper windshield washers headlamp flasher electric lighter glove com partment lamp radio electric seat heater The power supply to the standing lamps...

Page 28: ...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 steeri...

Page 29: ...rectional 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 sy...

Page 30: ...the vehicle is acceler ated to the desired speed with the accelerator Speed is set by briefly pushing the switch to position 1 or 2 and the accelerator can be released The speed can be increased e g...

Page 31: ...when the key in the steering lock is turned to position 1 or 0 Important Only use the cruise control if the traffic conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed Position Resume should be...

Page 32: ...indshield or air ventilation to top and bottom This is accomplished with the temperature selector 3 the push buttons and the blower switch 4 The movable nozzles 1 and 2 can be opened or closed as desi...

Page 33: ...o 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 ru...

Page 34: ...pressor stays off in order to save fuel In the ventilation mode only air will be channeled to the movable nozzles 1 and 2 In the heating mode warm air will mainly be channeled to the leg room Only an...

Page 35: ...s necessary Bi Level This setting is necessary for clearing a fogged windshield As soon as possible reset to or f In the heating mode air will be channeled to the windshield the leg room and to the mo...

Page 36: ...or wheel and the blower speed setting optimally heated air will be channeled to the windshield and the movable nozzles 2 Important To ensure proper operation of the automatic climate control system en...

Page 37: ...h lamp on push once more to switch off Depending on the position of the switch in the rear passenger compart ment lamp the lamp is switched on and off by the contact switches of the rear doors and the...

Page 38: ...t be repositioned by applying firm pressure Inside Rear View Mirror The mirror can be tilted to the anti glare position by means of the lever at its lower edge 1 Normal position 2 Anti glare position...

Page 39: ...o 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 o...

Page 40: ...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 34 870...

Page 41: ...over the luggage and engage into eyelets on the tailgate When the tailgate is opened the blind is lifted up with it so that it need not be wound up for loading or unloading the vehicle Passenger prote...

Page 42: ...Control 3 Push buttons for band selection and tuning of preset stations 4 Manual tuning control 5 Wave band indicator 6 Cassette release 7 Fast forward 8 Fast rewind 9 Track indicator 10 Track change...

Page 43: ...normal reception However fringe area reception requires the full antenna length to capture weak incoming signals The antenna can be operated by depressing the respec tive side of the rocker switch FM...

Page 44: ...e radio switched on and the key in steering lock positions 1 or 2 If the antenna switch is in center position the antenna extends automatically to a specific height if the antenna switch is engaged in...

Page 45: ...r manual search sta tion seeker bar h im mih Cassette track switch and track indicator Fast tape rewind locking button Ih e aid 17 Fast tape forward locking button T rl 18 Cassette eject button i v t...

Page 46: ...splay panel Automatic station search Switch to the wave band desired by pressing any of the following buttons for FM buttons CD through ED for AM buttons ES through EH By pressing the right side of th...

Page 47: ...ction control button a 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...

Page 48: ...n its playing 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 t...

Page 49: ...urn 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 ED can only turn the radio on with the ignition key in position 1 or...

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Page 51: ...Driving...

Page 52: ...catch stop At the same time grip 2 will pop out of the radiator grille 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 Closing C...

Page 53: ...ne 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 et...

Page 54: ...owing 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...

Page 55: ...another 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...

Page 56: ...riving 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 driv...

Page 57: ...e N when driving except when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads See page 56 D Drive All gears are available Position D affords optimum driving characteristics under all normal opera...

Page 58: ...ake For longer stops with the engine idling shift selector lever to position N or P When stopping the car on a slope do not hold it by means of the accelera tor but use the service brake This avoids u...

Page 59: ...distance as compared 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 bra...

Page 60: ...rd operating conditions this moisture 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...

Page 61: ...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...

Page 62: ...s is to drive sensibly 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 l...

Page 63: ...mum 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 High Altitude Correction Device The engine is equipped with an a...

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Page 65: ...Vehicle Care 59...

Page 66: ...a year preferably in spring Use only brake fluids recommended by MERCEDES BENZ The vehicle must receive the pre scribed maintenance and or lubrica tion work at the specified intervals as listed in th...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...st proofing 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 production treatment is neithe...

Page 69: ...Covers Do not use oil or wax on these parts Seat Belts The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents Use only clear lukewarm water and soap Do not dry the webbing at temperatures abov...

Page 70: ...ERCEDES 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 auto sham poo Use an ample supply o...

Page 71: ...Practical Hints 65...

Page 72: ...ut as far as possible Push down the spring 1 in the B center and remove ash tray To install ash tray Position ash tray squarely and push in 66 To remove rear ash tray Push the ash tray down while open...

Page 73: ...y after the fuel tank has been driven completely empty First fill fuel tank with fuel Then operate primer pump until the bypass valve on the injection pump opens hissing noise Disengage primer pump ha...

Page 74: ...n panel Note The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes provided on either side of the vehicle Jack stands must be used when working under the vehicle Spare Wheel Th...

Page 75: ...e 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 mile...

Page 76: ...e behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housing 6 Insert jack arm into tube hole up to the stop Position the jack so that it will always be vertical as seen from the side even...

Page 77: ...table see fuel filler flap or last page lists the tire inflation pressures specified for summer and winter tires as well as for the varying operating conditions Tire temperatures and pressure in crea...

Page 78: ...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 determin...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...esh 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 lev...

Page 81: ...system is located in the engine compartment The reservoir for the rear window washing system is located behind the panel on the RH side in the cargo space To open the panel pull handle and fold down p...

Page 82: ...iming is of para mount importance to the roadworthi ness of the car Check and readjust headlamps at regular intervals and invariably when a lamp has been replaced Front Lamps 1 Cover Remove cover 1 af...

Page 83: ...Depress bulb turn to the left and take out When installing the bulb holder the lugs must engage the lamp body recesses When installing the lamp body never fail to engage the locating webs 16 between...

Page 84: ...detach lens To replace depress the bulb turn it to the left and pull it out Courtesy Lamps To replace the bulb press courtesy lamp slightly towards the left 1 lift off at right hand side 2 and pull o...

Page 85: ...summer and in hot zones The fluid level must be between the lower and the upper markings Only replenish with distilled water Do not use metal funnels and do not perforate the diaphragm of the bat tery...

Page 86: ...tarted immediately return selector lever to N It is important to allow the engine to idle for at least 1 minute before starting off because the preglowing process starts when the key is in steering lo...

Page 87: ...hen to the negative 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 dis...

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Page 89: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 83...

Page 90: ...ers 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 2 Identification Tag left window post 3 Chassis No 7 4 Engine No 8 5 Body No and Paintwork No Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emissi...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...5 3 V belts Water pump fan alter nator 2 V belts Power steering Air conditioning 9 5 X 1035 mm 12 5 X 1145 mm 12 5 X 925 mm 86 Transmission Design Automatic four speed torque converter transmission St...

Page 93: ...amps rear 10 W 6 cp Backup lamps 21 W 32 cp License plate lamps 5 W festoon lamp Interior lam ps 10 W festoon lamp Glove compartment lamp 5 W festoon lamp Technical Data Main Dimensions Overall vehicl...

Page 94: ...ce 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 SAE 40 may be used if am bient tem peratures constan...

Page 95: ...s Multipurpose or lubrication grease Door locks Special grease Battery terminals Bosch special grease Brake reservoir approx 0 51 0 5 US qt Brake fluid Windshield washer system approximately 3 0 I 3 2...

Page 96: ...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 engi...

Page 97: ...1 diesel fuel only If not available 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 dro...

Page 98: ...of a 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 inst...

Page 99: ...ercedes 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 Can...

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Page 102: ...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 perm itted w ithout our p ri...

Page 103: ...ils 10 W 40 10 W 50 For further information refer to page 88 Automatic transmission fluid ATF For level checks and replenishment refer to page 74 For normal replenishment use water potable water quali...

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