Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1984 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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Summary of Contents for 380 SL 1984

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Page 2: ...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 hav...

Page 3: ...Owner s Manual 380 SL Chassis 107 1984 Mercedes Benz 0...

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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: ...eat 14 Safety Head Restraints 15 Seat Heater 15 Seat Belts 16 Controls 17 Steering Lock 17 Lighting Switch 18 Combination Switch 19 Cruise Control 20 Automatic Climate Control 21 Various Equipment 26...

Page 7: ...ctrical System Headlamp Adjustment Replacing Bulbs Fuses Battery Spark Plugs Tow starting and Towing the Vehicle Jump Starting Unlocking of the Filler Flap Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc...

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Page 9: ...Vehicle Operation...

Page 10: ...3 Swivelling outlets for nonheated fresh air page 21 14 Outside temperature gauge 15 Switch for front dome lamps page 28 8 16 Switch for automatic antenna page 38 17 Switch for heated rear window page...

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

Page 12: ...ometer 10 Red marking on tachometer Excessive engine revolutions 10 11 Turn signal indicator lamp right green 12 02 Sensor replacement indicator lamp red When the indicator lamp comes on the 02 Sensor...

Page 13: ...Instrument Cluster...

Page 14: ...left with an attendant Be sure to lock glove compartment and trunk with the master key Obtaining Replacement Keys You are given 4 keys with your vehicle Replacement keys can be obtained only via MERC...

Page 15: ...ocking of the trunk lid for positive prevention of access to trunk by unauthorized persons Before leaving vehicle with an attendant lock trunk with master key square head by turning key clockwise to s...

Page 16: ...replace headrest After disengaging the stop by lifting knob 4 the back rest can be folded forwards Note Prior to operating the vehicle the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vision as wel...

Page 17: ...ock is in position 1 or 2 Heater operation Push in upper switch portion position 1 normal heater opera tion one indicator lamp lights up Push in lower switch portion position 2 rapid heating both indi...

Page 18: ...ton 3 in buckle Return latch plate 1 to initial position Operation The seat belt inertia reel stops the belt from unwinding further in case of vehicle deceleration or if the belt is pulled out quickly...

Page 19: ...43 Notes The following items can be opera ted with the key in steering lock position 1 Wiper windshield washer head lamp flasher lighter glove compart ment lamp radio seat heater elec trically adjusta...

Page 20: ...s headlamps Standing lamps right Standing lamps left Fog lamps turn to position 2 and pull out to first detent same as position 2 plus fog lamps 2 3 4 A Note With the steering lock key removed and the...

Page 21: ...rectional changes of the vehicle such as changing lanes on a highway move combina tion switch to the point of resis tance only and hold it there 6 Control for windshield washer system When the washer...

Page 22: ...switch 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 23: ...e indicator lamps in the individual buttons light up when pressed with the lighting switch in position 1 or 2 We recommend settings and 0 only in connection with the desired fan setting The following...

Page 24: ...mount 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 spe...

Page 25: ...is emitted from inserts 1 and 3 In the heating mode warm air is primarily supplied to the foot area In addition air will be channeled to the nozzles 3 and the doors Only an amount of air sufficient t...

Page 26: ...for clearing a fogged wind shield As soon as possible reset to 0 or In the heating mode air will be channeled to the windshield the foot area the nozzles 3 and to the doors in the cooling mode additio...

Page 27: ...elector wheel and the fan speed setting maximum heated air will be channeled to the windshield and nozzles 3 for side window defrosting Note The air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the...

Page 28: ...steering lock to position 1 Qr 2 The exterior mirror can be adjusted by means of the switch Note If the mirror housing has been for cibly moved from its normal posi tion it must be repositioned by app...

Page 29: ...ator 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 window as soon as it is demisted or defrosted It is...

Page 30: ...Interior Lamps The switch for the front dome lamps has 3 positions Position 1 the lamps are switched on and off delayed by the door contact switches Position 2 lamps are switched off permanently Posi...

Page 31: ...wet or frozen top must not be folded until thawed and dry Open side windows or doors before raising or lowering the soft top 1 Unlock rear bow 2 and compartment cover 3 by rotat ing lever 1 to positio...

Page 32: ...d back soft top into its storage compartment 5 To avoid curling the edges of the soft top tuck in so that the material is not stored with lifted edges 6 under lock 7 under the left and right hinge are...

Page 33: ...to the glove compartment after use The hardtop is secured at 5 attach ment points Front two locks in windshield header bar Side one lock behind each door 11 Rear bow lock Removal of hardtop 1 Disconne...

Page 34: ...orward locks and swing outwards 4 Insert locking handles into side locks 11 and turn completely forward to the stop 5 Move lever 1 to position A 6 Connect plug and socket of the heated rear window in...

Page 35: ...ndicator frequency station push button 14 Fast tape rewind locking number AM FM band and time button Ie e i display 15 Fast tape forward locking button Radio 16 Cassette eject button 17 Cassette door...

Page 36: ...wave band desired by pressing any of the following buttons for FM buttons EO through S3 for AM buttons through QQ By pressing the automatic station seeker bar Q Q X f f l upward the radio will search...

Page 37: ...function control button E3 Press automatic station seeker bar up or down and hold down The frequency will in crease or decrease respectively in increments of 0 1 MHz for FM or 1 0 KHz for AM Release t...

Page 38: ...in its playing position When the end of one playing side is reached the unit switches automatically to reverse for playing the second track Manual reverse can be activated by depressing the cassette t...

Page 39: ...utton D The time will be displayed for a few seconds To use the timer Q By using the tim erBJ the radio can be automatically turned on at a preset time In order to set the timer Q the ignition key mus...

Page 40: ...position the antenna will not extend or will retract completely The height of the antenna can be adjusted to any intermediate height by actuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is in the cen...

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Page 42: ...on system Because of the high voltage it is highly dangerous to touch any com ponents ignition coil distributor spark plug sockets ignition cables diagnostic socket of the ignition system if the ignit...

Page 43: ...utomatic Transmission See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page 4 Coolant Level See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc a...

Page 44: ...ylin ders indicated by audible signs excessive unburned fuel may reach the converter causing it to overheat Continued operation of your vehicle can result in damage to the con verter For the same reas...

Page 45: ...e g after hard driving on mountain roads do not shut off the engine immediately but allow it to run on for 1 2 minutes at increased idle speed Hints Due to the installed starter non repeat unit the k...

Page 46: ...n Test service brake 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 al...

Page 47: ...ed by marks on the speedometer Do not attempt downshifting to a lower gear unless the speedometer needle is below the speed limit mark of that particular gear range Over rewing could otherwise result...

Page 48: ...t be reduced when the same vehicle is to be driven safely on a wet or icy road You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road as soon as the prevailing temperatures fall close to the...

Page 49: ...recommen ded brake pads are installed the braking properties of the vehicle can be affected to an extent that the safety is substantially impaired Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp The brake pad wear ind...

Page 50: ...ature must not rise above the red marking Emission Control Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic com ponents of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law Nevertheless...

Page 51: ...ing the various driving modes If while driving the pointer travels to the right into the red field this indicates an increase in the momentary fuel consumption In order to drive economically you shoul...

Page 52: ...brake effect We therefore recom mend depressing the brake pedal repeatedly when travelling on salt strewn roads at length This can bring road salt impaired braking efficiency back to normal A pre requ...

Page 53: ...Vehicle Care 51...

Page 54: ...sion Fluid change without filter change every 24 000 km 15 000 miles Tires Inspect Air cleaner Clean or renew element Non scheduled MB Maintenance Service Every 24 000 km 15 000 miles Maintenance Serv...

Page 55: ...s the aggressiveness 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...

Page 56: ...of the older installations rewipe the recessed sections provi ded in the tail lamps for improved prevention of soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoroughl...

Page 57: ...completely dry top in the storage compartment If the top is kept in the storage compartment for a lengthy period unfold and air it well with the windows down from time to time Remove bird droppings im...

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Page 59: ...Practical Hints 4 57...

Page 60: ...rack Your MERCEDES BENZ dealer can give further advice Spare Wheel Jack Vehicle Tool Kit The spare wheel 1 is stored in a compartment below a hinged cover 2 in the trunk floor To raise cover roll bac...

Page 61: ...d after approx 800 km 500 miles On new vehicles retightening is carried out in the course of the 1st inspection Retightening is also necessary when new wheels are fitted at a later date e g when the s...

Page 62: ...ide even Remove burrs if there are any Changing Wheels 1 Set parking brake 2 Move selector lever to position P 5 3 Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks When changing...

Page 63: ...therefore only be corrected on cold tires Correct tire pressure in hot tires only if pressure has dropped below the data listed in the table and the respective operating conditions are taken into con...

Page 64: ...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 If a small amount of coolant has t...

Page 65: ...stick opening Even the slightest impurity may cause operational troubles The fluid level in the transmission is dependent upon its temperature The maximum and minimum fluid level marks on the dipstick...

Page 66: ...to the right until the stop is felt Install only 12 volt bulbs with the specified watt rating Front Lamps 1 Cover 2 Securing screws for cover 3 Horizontal adjusting screws 4 Vertical adjusting screws...

Page 67: ...in the lens is at the bottom 14 Bulb for fog lamp H3 Loosen securing screws 15 and remove housing Detach holding spring 16 remove bulb 14 and discon nect plug 17 Tail Lamp Assembly Remove both knurle...

Page 68: ...pry loose the dome lamp lens by inserting a small screwdriver blade into the slot at one of the lens edges and pulling out the lens License Plate Lamps 5 W festoon lamp Loosen both the securing screw...

Page 69: ...Compartment Lamp Trunk Lamp 5 W 3 cp 5 W festoon lamp The trun amp j js eaSj y To replace the bulb pull out lamp accessible when the trunk lid 2 is opened To replace the bulb depress turn counterclock...

Page 70: ...filler holes The battery is completely filled when the water stops draining through the overfill protection diaphragm To check the battery charge with a hydrometer push its tip through the overfill p...

Page 71: ...ctor lever to N If the engine fails to fire within a few seconds return the selector lever from 2 to N as otherwise the transmission may be damaged For another starting attempt tow car again for a sho...

Page 72: ...the positive ter minals Instructions A discharged battery can freeze at approx 10 C 14 F In all cases it must be thawed out before jum per cables are used Never lean over batteries while jump starting...

Page 73: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc i 71...

Page 74: ...ers 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 3 Chassis No 7 2 Identification Tag left window 4 Body No and Paintwork No 8 post 5 Engine No 72 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emi...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...according to SAE 116 kW 4750 rpm 155 net bhp 4750 rpm Rring order 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2 74 V belts Water pump fan power steering pump 2 V belts 9 5x 1100mm Alternator 9 5x 990 mm Air conditioning 12 5x 920...

Page 77: ...205 70 R 14 93 Q M S 205 70 R 14 93 T M S Weights See certification tag Technical Data Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall height Roadster Hardtop Wheel base Track fro...

Page 78: ...capacity in case of engine oil and filter change 8 0 1 8 5 US qt Recommended engine oil Ambient temp SAE grades 50 32 23 1 4 5 1 0 0 5 10 15 2 0 8 1SAE 40 may be used if ambient temperatures constant...

Page 79: ...ease Grease 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 fluid Windshield washer s...

Page 80: ...ed 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 p...

Page 81: ...ter 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 vehicle without anti corros...

Page 82: ...es 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 A...

Page 83: ...sts and does not include corner ing turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades of A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the gene ration of heat and its ability to...

Page 84: ...ted repre sents 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 th...

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Page 86: ...to modify 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 p...

Page 87: ...Daimler Benz AG Stuttgart Untertuerkheim Zentralkundendienst...

Page 88: ...ge 63 Tire Pressure Cold tires Summer tires Winter tires bar psi 2 2 32 2 3 33 Coolant For normal replenishment use water potable water quality For further information e g anti corrosion antifreeze re...

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