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Owner’s 

280 E

Содержание 280 CE 1981

Страница 1: ...Owner s 280 E...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...280 E 280CE Type 123 1981...

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Страница 5: ...S maybe this is your first car from the DAIMLER BENZ company In both c a s e s fo r your own benefit please read this owner s manual before putting it away Even though you have been driving a car for...

Страница 6: ...ing L o c k 18 Lighting Switch 19 Combination Switch 20 Cruise Control 21 Various E q uip m e nt 22 Interior L a m p s 22 Outside Rear View Mirror 22 Inside Rear View M irro r 22 Sun Visor 23 Heated R...

Страница 7: ...c k Replenishing C o o la n t Fluid Level Autom atic Transm ission Electrical S ystem Replacing Bulbs Fuses Battery SparkPlugs Emergency Operating of Sliding R o o f Unlocking of the Fuel Tank Filler...

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Страница 9: ...Vehicle Operation...

Страница 10: ...for rear courtesy lamp 14 Switch for automatic antenna page 29 15 Switch for electric sliding roof page 24 16 Switch for heated rear window page 23 17 Automatic climate control page 26 18 Radio page...

Страница 11: ...Instrum ents and Controls 9...

Страница 12: ...elt warning lamp red 11 Knob for clock adjustment press in for adjustments 12 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob instrument lamps are infinitely variable Depress knob trip odomete...

Страница 13: ...i Instrument Cluste r 11...

Страница 14: ...handle outwards 1 From the inside pull handle in door trim panel Locking and Unlocking of Doors From the outside turn key From the inside actuate safety plunger sedan or safety lever coupe 2 Unlockin...

Страница 15: ...stem A provision has been made to facilitate permanent locking of the trunk lid for positive prevention of access to trunk by unauthorized persons Before leaving vehicle with an attendant lock trunk w...

Страница 16: ...ent and seat back angle to insure adequate control reach operation and comfort The head rest should also be adjusted for proper height so that when the cushion is tipped completely for ward it should...

Страница 17: ...level Safety headrests front Height adjustment Press headrest slightly forward 1 and reset upward or downward as required Detaching headrests Pull headrest out to the stop Re lease arrester by depress...

Страница 18: ...or is illuminated for 4 8 seconds after turning the steering lock key to position 2 If the safety belt of the driver s seat is not fastened a warning buzzer sounds simultaneously Fastening Pull belt w...

Страница 19: ...the buckle The belt must not be twisted and must be tight To shorten the belt pull the loose belt end To lengthen the belt turn latch plate so that it is at right angles to the belt webbing and pull...

Страница 20: ...key clockwise to the stop The starter is en gaged when the key is pressed against the stop The starter non repeat unit requires the key to be returned to position 0 prior to a new starting attempt Fo...

Страница 21: ...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...

Страница 22: ...rectional changes of the vehicle such as changing lanes on a highway move combina tion switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there 6 Control for windshield washer system When the washer s...

Страница 23: ...y 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 or if the vehicle speed drops belo...

Страница 24: ...edonandoff bythe rear door contact switches or by the rock er switch on the instrument panel Outside RearView Mirror Outside rear view mirror 2 can be randomly adjusted from inside by means of lever 1...

Страница 25: ...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 shu...

Страница 26: ...roof to the desired position To secure turn back the locking lever to the stop and swing up Note For safety reasons the locking lever must be swung up every time the sliding roof is moved Electrical...

Страница 27: ...hildren is prevented 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 t...

Страница 28: ...various functions can be se lected with the push buttons To do this open close or swivel air outlets 8 and 9 as required The air outlets can be opened or closed by rotating the swivelling inserts turn...

Страница 29: ...e heating mode most of the heated air is channeled to the footwell Only sufficient air is channeled to the windshield to keep it free from mist under normal weather conditions In the cooling mode cool...

Страница 30: ...e Control 3 Push buttons for band selection and tuning of preset stations 4 Manual tuning control 5 Wave band indicator 6 Cassette eject 7 Fast forward 8 Fast rewind 9 Track indicator 10 Track change...

Страница 31: ...ith manual tuning knob 4 and push preset button in again to the stop Automatic Antenna The antenna switch can be actuated with the radio switched on and the key in steering lock positions 1 or 2 If th...

Страница 32: ...it If the signals of the station tuned in become too weak the Stereo Indica tor Lamp goes out The radio will return to stereo mode automatically when signal strength permits Tape Playback Insert casse...

Страница 33: ...Driving...

Страница 34: ...ust not be folded out Closing Close hood by depressing it firmly Note There is a risk of injury when the hood is open and the engine is run ning The engine is equipped with a tran sistorized ignition...

Страница 35: ...Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page 5 Brake Fluid When the minimum mark on the reservoir is reached have the system checked brake lining thickness leaks 6 Windshield Washer Replenish with wate...

Страница 36: ...ll release button on the steering lock key is in position the instrument panel The parking 2 the brake warning lamp in the brake releases in one rapid move instrument cluster comes on ment The parking...

Страница 37: ...cylin 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 rea...

Страница 38: ...Temperatures about 15 C 35 C 59 F 95 F Turn the key in steering lock clock wise to the stop Start without actuating accelerator Release key only when the engine is running smoothly Turning off Turn t...

Страница 39: ...e or if work ing on the vehicle with the engine running depress parking brake pedal and move selector lever to po sition P Starting Shift selector lever to the desired driving position only when the e...

Страница 40: ...s optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating condi tions Slope Shifting up to 3rd gear only 1st gear can be engaged only by means of kickdown Suitable for moderate ascents and descents...

Страница 41: ...on a slope do not hold it by means of the acce lerator but use the brake This avoids unnecessary heat up of the transmission Always drive according to the rule Safety first The comfortable ride of the...

Страница 42: ...ance however is nevertheless consider ably greater than when the road is wet or dry When driving down long and steep declines relieve the brakes by en gaging selector lever position S or L This preven...

Страница 43: ...apor in the sy stem thus reducing the system s effi ciency The brake fluid must therefo re be replaced annually preferably in the spring It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by MERCEDES...

Страница 44: ...ngine 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 ti...

Страница 45: ...y and to avoid abrupt acceleration brak ing and steering action Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skidding move selector lever to position N T...

Страница 46: ...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 prac ticable Adhere to the manufactu rer s mounting instructions Traveling...

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Страница 48: ...vided in the maintenance book let The maintenance jobs are described in detail in a manual which you can order from your MERCEDES BENZ service station Severe Operating Conditions In the case of severe...

Страница 49: ...even for rather old vehicle models are furthermore stocked in the central plant warehouses The maximum operational efficiency and reliability as well as optimum retention of the vehicle value can be m...

Страница 50: ...do not neglect the un derside of the car A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a rustproof ing treatment Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wa...

Страница 51: ...hen washing the car underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Tar Stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove Window Cleaning Use a window...

Страница 52: ...hair dryer If in doubt please consult your MERCEDES BENZ service station Paintwork Do not apply wax if your car is park ed in the sun or if the hood is still hot For maximum protection the paintwork s...

Страница 53: ...Practical Hints 51...

Страница 54: ...ay down while open ing and remove To install ash tray Position ash tray squarely and push in Rear Seat Cushion Removal Depress buttons 1 left and right and at the same time slightly lift up rear seat...

Страница 55: ...supports may 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 Spar...

Страница 56: ...ning the same sense of rota tion 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 a...

Страница 57: ...l bolts 5 Clean jack supporting tube if necessary Jack tubes are be hind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings 6 Insert jack arm into the tube hole up to the stop Position t...

Страница 58: ...table see fuel filler flap or last page lists the tire inflation pres sures specified for summer and wintertires as well as for the vary ing operating conditions Tire temperature and pressure in creas...

Страница 59: ...nd and the oil level must be some where between the lower and the upper mark on dip stick 1 do not replenish in excess of the upper mark Wipe dipstick before any oil level measurement To determine the...

Страница 60: ...ator contains hot water and is under pressure First turn cap to first notch to re lieve excess pressure using a rag If opened immediately hot scalding fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure...

Страница 61: ...er into the dipstick opening Even the slightest impurity may cause operational troubles The oil level in the transmission is dependent upon the oil temperature The maximum and minimum oil level marks...

Страница 62: ...ing is of para mount importance to the road worthiness of the car Check and readjust headlamps at regular inter vals and invariably when a lamp has been replaced Front Lamps 1 Cover Remove cover 1 aft...

Страница 63: ...lamp Loosen fastener 6 Push lamp body forward and detach Hold lamp holder by the wide lug and pull out Depress bulb turn to the left and take out When in stalling the bulb holder the lugs must engage...

Страница 64: ...h securing screws of the lamp and remove lamp Pull out lamp holder Courtesy Lamps To replace the bulb press courtesy lamp slightly towards the left 1 lift off at right hand side 2 and pull out to the...

Страница 65: ...Trunk Lamp The bulb 1 is easily accessible when the trunk lid 2 is opened Electrical System Glove Compartment Lamp To replace the bulb pull out lamp 63...

Страница 66: ...plenish with distilled water Do not use metal funnels and do not perforate the diaphragm of the bat tery overfill protection The battery is filled to the maximum level when the water level in the cell...

Страница 67: ...wise If the filler flap cannot be opened when the master lock system is un locked bend aside the covering on the RH side of the trunk somewhat and withdraw the link of the vacuum element If the elect...

Страница 68: ...is speed for about two minutes in order to en sure sufficient oil pressure in the transmission To start the engine move selector leverto L Only touch the accele rator when the engine is revolving As s...

Страница 69: ...gh idle First connect jumper cables to the positive battery terminals and then to the negative terminals Start engine as normal After the engine has started first remove jumper cables from the negativ...

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Страница 71: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 69...

Страница 72: ...ion Tag left window 4 Engine No post 5 Body No and Paintwork No When ordering spare parts please quote chassis and engine numbers 6 7 8 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emiss...

Страница 73: ...ey num ber and should on no account be left in the vehicle Submit this card to your MERCEDES BENZ service sta tion to request a replacement key in case of loss i Data card No 2 bears no key data and i...

Страница 74: ...0 004 in 0 25 mm 0 010 in 1 5 3 6 2 4 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See a MERCEDES BENZ service station fo r the corre sponding data of all special bodies and special equipm ent...

Страница 75: ...lamp Interior lamps 10 W festoon lamp Trunk lam p 10 W festoon lamp Glove compartment lamp 5 W festoon lamp Technical Data Weights See certification tag Main Dimensions 280 E Overall vehicle length Ov...

Страница 76: ...ed and recommended by us Enquire at your MERCEDES BENZ service station Total oil capacity in case of engine oil and filter change Automatic transmission Fuels coolants lubricants etc Recommended engin...

Страница 77: ...approx Multipurpose grease Grease nipples Multipurpose or lubrication grease Door locks Special grease Battery terminals Bosch special grease Brake reservoir approximately 0 5 1 1 1 US pt Brake fluid...

Страница 78: ...nitial 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 recommend...

Страница 79: ...proper protection against corrosion To treat the cool ing water do not use more than 1 10 cm3 l of a recommended corro sion inhibitor Without antifreeze in the cooling system the water already starts...

Страница 80: ...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 C...

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Страница 82: ...technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illu stra tio n s of th is O w ner s M anual s e e o R eprinting tran slation and copying even o f excerpts is not perm itted w ith o u t o u...

Страница 83: ...g level 1 5 I 3 2 US pt Year round multigrade oils 10 W 40 10 W 50 1 5 W 40 15 W 50 For further information refer to page 74 Automatic transmission fluid ATF For level checks and replenishment refer t...

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