Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1985 Owner'S Manual Download Page 8

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Summary of Contents for 380 SL 1985

Page 1: ...M e rce de s B e nz Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ki 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 spe...

Page 3: ...Owner s Manual 380 SL Chassis 107 1985 M e rce de s B e nz...

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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...

Page 6: ...Belts and Emergency Tensioning Retractor 16 Driver Airbag 18 Controls 20 Steering L o c k 20 Lighting Switch 21 Combination S w itch 22 Cruise Control 23 Automatic Climate Control 24 Various Equipmen...

Page 7: ...ic Transmission Fluid Level 69 Electrical System Headlamp Adjustment Replacing Bulbs Fuses Battery Spark Plugs Tow starting and Towing the Vehicle Jump Starting Unlocking of the Filler Flap Technical...

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Page 9: ...Vehicle Operation...

Page 10: ...ivelling outlets for nonheated fresh air page 24 14 Outside temperature indicator page 53 15 Switch for heated rear window page 30 16 Switch for automatic antenna page 41 17 Switch for front dome lamp...

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

Page 12: ...evolutions 11 Turn signal indicator lamp right green 12 0 2 Sensor replacement indicator lamp red When the indicator lamp comes on the 0 2 Sensor must be replaced 13 Seat belt warning lamp red 14 Brak...

Page 13: ...Instrument Cluster...

Page 14: ...m inside pull handle in door panel 4 Locking and Unlocking of Doors From the outside turn key From the inside actuate safety catch 2 Unlocking 3 Locking The driver s door can be locked only if it is c...

Page 15: ...locking 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...

Page 16: ...nd replace head res traint After disengaging the stop by lifting lever 4 the back rest can be folded forward Note Prior to operating the vehicle the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vis...

Page 17: ...at Heater The seat heater can be switched on when the steering lock is in position 1 or 2 Heater operation Push in upper switch portion position 1 normal heater opera tion one indicator lamp lights up...

Page 18: ...g buzzer sounds simultaneously Fastening Pull belt with latch plate 1 over shoulder and lap Do not twist the belt doing this Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks The belt must be pulled sn...

Page 19: ...side or rear collisions or other accidents without severe frontal forces the emergency tensioning retractors will not be activated The driver and passenger will then be protected by the fastened seat...

Page 20: ...trument cluster With the key in steering lock position 1 or 2 the indica tor 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 while...

Page 21: ...ERCEDES 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 was activated must be replaced No m...

Page 22: ...page 47 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 ad...

Page 23: ...ition 2 and pull out to first detent same as position 2 plus fog lamps 1 Notes With the steering lock key removed and the driver s door or the front passenger s door open a warning buzzer sounds if th...

Page 24: ...led when the steering wheel is turned by a large enough angle To signal minor directional changes of the vehicle such as changing lanes on a highway move combina tion switch to the point of resis tanc...

Page 25: ...elow approx 40 km h 25 mph for example when driving upgrade the cruise control will be cancelled 4 Resume If the lever is briefly pushed to position 4 when driving at a speed exceeding approximately 4...

Page 26: ...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 i...

Page 27: ...d 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 No 5 Automatic Climate...

Page 28: ...de air is emitted from nozzles 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 suffic...

Page 29: ...for clearing a fogged wind shield As soon as possible reset to 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 additiona...

Page 30: ...selector 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 31: ...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 for cibly moved from its normal posi tion it must be repositioned by app...

Page 32: ...the 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 window as soon as it is demisted or defros...

Page 33: ...rior 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 Power Windows The power windows can only be operated wi...

Page 34: ...d and dry Open side windows or doors before raising or lowering the soft top 1 Unlock rear bow 2 and com partment cover 3 by rotating lever 1 to position C Lever will automatically return to position...

Page 35: ...Raising the soft top 1 Rotate lever 1 to position C and open storage compartment cover 3 Loosen locks 4 with locking handles rotate each handle to its inboard position Pull the top out of the storage...

Page 36: ...he doors 11 Put locking handles back into the glove compartment after use The hardtop has five latching points Front two locks in windshield header bar Side one lock behind each door 11 Rear locking p...

Page 37: ...position B and lever 10 to position D 2 Install hard top with caution to 4 avoid paint damage Lower hard top slowly All locking pins should be engaged into their 5 respective locks at the same g time...

Page 38: ...ton D 13 Cassette track selector switch and track indicator im ih hi 14 Fast tape rewind locking button m ra l 15 Fast tape forward locking button E l f i j 16 Cassette eject button esi 17 Cassette do...

Page 39: ...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 maximum...

Page 40: ...er frequency by pressing S3 ED S3 EE S3 S3 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 for FM or KHz for...

Page 41: ...des 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 will...

Page 42: ...he recessed time set button A colon sign will appear between the second and third digits E B E Z 3 to indicate that the clock is activated With the radio switched off the time will be indicated on the...

Page 43: ...position the antenna will not extend or will retract completely The height of the antenna can be adjusted to any intermediate posi tion by actuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is in the...

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Page 46: ...ion system Because of the high voltage it is highly dan gerous to touch any components ignition coil distributor spark plug sockets ignition cables diagnostic socket of the ignition system if the igni...

Page 47: ...sion 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 Bra...

Page 48: ...commended maintenance instructions as out lined in your maintenance booklet Should any noticeable irregularities in the engine operation occur excessive unburned fuel may reach the converter causing i...

Page 49: ...coolant temperature is very high e g after hard driving on mountain roads do not shut off the engine immediately allow it to run for 1 2 minutes at increased idle speed Hints Due to the installed sta...

Page 50: ...st 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 sur face do not allow...

Page 51: ...ions which are correspondingly indicated 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 ran...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...ow brake fluid in the reservoir Have the brake system inspected at an authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer without delay Install only brake pads recommen ded by us If other than recommen ded brake pads are...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...curacy of the displayed tempera ture can only be verified by compa rison to a thermometer located next to the sensor not by comparison to external displays i e bank signs etc Oil Pressure Gauge The oi...

Page 56: ...ter on Therefore drive your vehicle during the first 1500 km 1000 miles at moderate vehicle and engine speeds During this period avoid heavy loads full throttle driving and high RPMs no more than of m...

Page 57: ...for Driving The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration brak ing and steering action Do not use the cruise control system under such conditi...

Page 58: ...g instructions After driving a short distance retighten the mounted chains Tire chains should only be driven on snow at speeds not to exceed 50 km h 30 mph Remove chains as soon as possible when drivi...

Page 59: ...Vehicle Care 57...

Page 60: ...intenance work at shorter than normal intervals as follows Engine Oil change with filter change every 6000 km 3750 miles Automatic transmission Fluid change without filter change every 24 000 km 15 00...

Page 61: ...essiveness 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 62: ...tallations rewipe the recessed sections pro vided in the tail lamps for improved prevention of soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoroughly remove all trac...

Page 63: ...ughly Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not become wet Paintwork Do not apply wax if your car is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot For maxim...

Page 64: ...Never use any gasoline thinner tar and stain removers or similar organic solvents to clean top or rear window Dry cleaning Brush top always from front to rear with a soft bristled brush Wet cleaning B...

Page 65: ...Practical Hints i 63...

Page 66: ...rack Your MERCEDES BENZ dealer can give further advice Ash tray Removal of ash tray Pull out ash tray up to the stop Depress center locking spring 1 and remove ash tray To install ash tray Position a...

Page 67: ...ened 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 th...

Page 68: ...wheel being changed 4 Using the combination wrench loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts 5 Clean jack supporting tube if necessary Jack tubes are behind the front wheel housings and in front of...

Page 69: ...rrected 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 consideration Engine Oil...

Page 70: ...nd 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...

Page 71: ...tick 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 72: ...to the right until the stop is felt Install only 12 volt bulbs with the specified watt rating 70 Front Lamps 6 1 Cover 2 Securing screws for cover 3 Horizontal adjusting screws 4 Vertical adjusting sc...

Page 73: ...ug 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 knur...

Page 74: ...replacing the lens it must be assured that the lug in the lens is on the L H side Footwell Lamps 10 W festoon lamp Press off lamp 1 at the nose 2 replace bulb and press lamp on again Dome Lamps 5 W f...

Page 75: ...the bulb depress turn counterclockwise and take it out Fuses The fuse box 1 is accommodated in the R H side floor space A table in the fuse box cover 2 depicts all the protected electrical units Fuse...

Page 76: ...ou have the battery charge checked frequently if you use the vehicle mostly for short distance trips or if it is not used for long periods of time Only charge battery with a battery charger when it is...

Page 77: ...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 short while with the selector le...

Page 78: ...e ter minals 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 Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow...

Page 79: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc i 77...

Page 80: ...ers 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 3 2 Identification Tag left window 4 post 5 Chassis No 7 Body No and Paintwork No 8 Engine No Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emissi...

Page 81: ...e 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...

Page 82: ...according to S A E 116 kW 4750 rpm 155 net bhp 4750 rpm Firing order 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2 80 V belts Water pump fan power steering pump 2 V belts 9 5x1100 mm Alternator 9 5x 990 mm Air conditioning 12 5x 9...

Page 83: ...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 4580 mm 180 3 in Overall vehicle width 1790 mm 70 5 in Overall height Road...

Page 84: ...lants lubricants etc Total oil capacity in case of engine oil and filter change 8 0 1 8 5 US qt Recommended engine oil Am bient temp Automatic transmission 1 SAE 40 may be used if ambient temperatures...

Page 85: ...se 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 sy...

Page 86: ...oxy genates such as Ethanol MTBE IPA IBA and TBA can be used pro vided the ratio of either one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10 The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3 In...

Page 87: ...oper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements which are usually satisfied by nor mal drinking water If you are not sure abo...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 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 perm itted w ithout our pri...

Page 95: ...to page 69 Tire Pressure Cold tires Summer tires Winter tires 2 2 32 2 3 33 Coolant For normal replenishment use water potable water quality For further information e g anticorrosion antifreeze refer...

Page 96: ...Daimler Benz AG Stuttgart Untertuerkheim Zentralkundendienst 107 584 0 8 97 Order No 6550 5594 1 3 USA Ausgabe D 1985...

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