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Contents

Driving

H o o d ............................................. 

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Regular  Inspections....................  

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Parking  Brake..............................  

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Starting  and Turning

off the  Engine............................... 

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Starting  and Shifting  G ears 

 

46

Safe  Driving  ................................. 

48

Brake  Pad Wear Indicator
Lam p......................................... 

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Brake  F lu id ............................... 

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Charge  Indicator L a m p  

 

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Oil  Pressure G a ug e ................  

50

Coolant Temperature  Gauge 

50

Emission C o n tro l..................... 

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Engine Oil  C onsum ption 

 

51

The  First  1500 km/1000 Miles . . .  

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Special  Operating  C onditions. . .  

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Winter Driving..........................  

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Hints for D riving......................  

52

High  Altitude Correction
D evice....................................... 

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Tire  C h a in s............................... 

53

Traveling A b ro a d ....................  

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Vehicle Care

MERCEDES-BENZ  Maintenance

S y s te m ......................................... 

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Severe  Operating  Conditions 

56

Enginge  Oil  Change  and  Filter
C hange..................................... 

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Automatic Transmission —

Fluid and  Filter C hange 

 

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Spare  Parts  Service....................  

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Cleaning and  Care of the Vehicle 

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Jobs related to C a r e ..............  

59

Practical Hints

Ash trays  ..................................... 

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Rear Seat  C ushion......................  

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Bleeding the  Fuel S ystem  

 

63

Turning  off Engine  Manually  . . . .  

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First Aid  K it................................... 

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Luggage or Ski  R a c k s ................  

64

Spare Wheel, Jack,
Vehicle Tool  Kit  ..........................  

64

Wheels, Tires,  Changing Wheels 

65

Wheels, T ir e s ..........................  

65

Changing W heels..................... 

66

Tire  Inflation  P re ssure  

 

67

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Содержание 300SD 1981

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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...

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Страница 5: ...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...

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Страница 7: ...s Master Lock System Seats Electrical Adjustment of Driver s and Front Passenger s Seats Safety Headrests Orthopaedic Seat Back Arm Rest Front Seats Arm Rest Rear Seat Seat Heater Safety Belts The las...

Страница 8: ...ing 52 High Altitude Correction Device 53 Tire Chains 53 Traveling A broad 53 Vehicle Care MERCEDES BENZ Maintenance S ystem 56 Severe Operating Conditions 56 Enginge Oil Change and Filter Change 57 A...

Страница 9: ...Sliding R o o f 75 Unlocking the Fuel Filler Flap 75 Jump Starting 76 Tow starting and Towing the Vehicle 76 Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Identification Plates 80 Vehicle Data Cards 8...

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Страница 11: ...Vehicle Operation...

Страница 12: ...er switch 13 Lever for nonheated fresh air page 26 10 14 Switch for rear passenger compartment lamp page 30 15 Switch for electric sliding roof page 29 16 Switch for hazard warning flasher system 17 S...

Страница 13: ...Instruments and Controls 11...

Страница 14: ...red 12 Preglow indicator lamp yellow 13 Brake warning lamp red comes on if the parking brake is engaged not enough brake fluid is in the reservoir 14 Brake pad wear indicator lamp yellow Lights up dur...

Страница 15: ...Instrument Cluster 13...

Страница 16: ...ck glove compartment and trunk with the master key The flat key fits all vehicle locks We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place so that it is always handy if neede...

Страница 17: ...turn key From the inside actuate plunger 2 Unlocking 3 Locking When the rear door plungers are pushed down the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside They can be opened after pulli...

Страница 18: ...button with the key and open the trunk Turn the key to its initial position and withdraw it To lock the trunk lid close it firmly the trunk lid will then be locked by the master lock system again The...

Страница 19: ...w mirror adjustments as well as fasten ing of seat belts should be accom plished before the vehicle is put into motion Safety Headrests Adjust headrest to support the back of the head approximately at...

Страница 20: ...ront Seats The arm rest engages in 3 positions Position 1 arm rest folded up Position 2 for normally inclined seat back Position 3 for extremely inclined seat back For downward adjustment of the arm r...

Страница 21: ...ated at the forward end of the center tray those for the rear seats are accommodated in the rear doors Push switch to position 1 contin uous operation The indicator lamp in the switch comes on Push sw...

Страница 22: ...s latch plate 1 into buckle 2 and allow to engage audibly Adjust front seat safety belts so as to have the upper belt located as near as possible to the middle of the shoulder For this purpose push bu...

Страница 23: ...sted but must be tight 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 than 90 to the belt and pull before faste...

Страница 24: ...stop The starter is engaged when the key is pressed against the stop The starter nonrepeat unit requires the key to be returned to position 0 prior to a new starting attempt For starting and turning...

Страница 25: ...me 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 stee...

Страница 26: ...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 system is switched on the wipers also o...

Страница 27: ...When the 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 actua...

Страница 28: ...sed with levers 8 and 10 the center swivelling outlets 11 with lever 9 Lever to the left open Fixed outlets 12 are opened and closed by rotating the wheel in the respective outlet Wheel turned up open...

Страница 29: ...ating 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 air is o...

Страница 30: ...t Exterior Mirrors Driver s side Exterior mirror 2 can be adjusted from inside the vehicle by means of adjusting lever 1 Front passenger side Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 The exterior...

Страница 31: ...to Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof Sun Visors To protect against glaring sunlight from ahead swing sun visors down ward In the event of strong sunlight through the side windows remove the respecti...

Страница 32: ...the instrument panel The reading lamps in the rear passenger compartment are switched on and off by means of a switch in each lamp Heated Rear Window Turn key in steering lock to posi tion 2 When the...

Страница 33: ...ctric 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 the steering lock in posi...

Страница 34: ...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 35: ...s and restore clarity However fringe area reception requires the antenna fully extended to receive weak incoming signals The antenna can be operated by depress ing the respective side of the rocker sw...

Страница 36: ...he 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 i...

Страница 37: ...nual search station seeker bar PUM IUM 15 Cassette track switch and track indicator l u i t d 16 Fast tape rewind locking button literati 17 Fast tape forward locking but ton I 1 I M I I 18 Cassette e...

Страница 38: ...nel Automatic station search Switch to the wave band desired by pressing any of the following buttons for FM buttons EE through EE for AM buttons through EQ By pressing the right side of the station s...

Страница 39: ...e function control button 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...

Страница 40: ...its playing position When the end of one playing side is reached the unit switches automatic ally to reverse for playing the second track Manual reverse can be activated by depressing the cassette tra...

Страница 41: ...rn 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 m can only turn the radio on with the ignition key in position 1 or 2...

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Страница 44: ...instrument panel The hood opens up to the safety catch stop 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 Notes There...

Страница 45: ...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 etc a...

Страница 46: ...the instrument cluster must go out Engage parking brake before starting the engine Place the gear selector lever in either N or P position Cold Engine Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Charge in...

Страница 47: ...ngine continue to oper ate with the key in steering lock position 0 refer to page 63 With very high coolant temperatures e g after driving on mountain passes do not shut down the engine immediately bu...

Страница 48: ...d driving 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 d...

Страница 49: ...e N when driving except when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads See page 52 D Drive All gears are available Position D affords optimum driving characteristics under ail normal opera...

Страница 50: ...he service brake For longer stops with the engine idling shift selector lever to position N When stopping the car on a slope do not hold it by means of the accelera tor but use the brake This avoids u...

Страница 51: ...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 brakes by engag ing selector lever positio...

Страница 52: ...sture 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 the spring It is recommended to...

Страница 53: ...ne 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...

Страница 54: ...s is to drive sensibily 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...

Страница 55: ...dvise you Retighten newly mounted tire chains after 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 practicable Adhere to t...

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Страница 58: ...preferably in spring Use only brake fluids recommended by MERCEDES BENZ The vehicle must receive the pres cribed maintenance and or lubrica tion work at the specified intervals as listed in the mainte...

Страница 59: ...ery 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...

Страница 60: ...do not neglect the underside of the car A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a rust proofing treatment Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax...

Страница 61: ...Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove Window Cleaning Use a window cleaning solution on very dirty or oil stained windows Clean windshield wiper blades with a...

Страница 62: ...apply wax if your car is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot For maximum protection the paint work should be waxed approximately once every three months Use the appropriate MERCEDES BENZ Tou...

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Страница 64: ...ay 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 rear seat cushion Then pull the rea...

Страница 65: ...y after the fuel tank has been driven completely empty First fill fuel tank with fuel Then operate primer pump until the by pass valve on the injection pump opens hissing noise Disengage primer pump h...

Страница 66: ...y 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 Spare wheel 1 j...

Страница 67: ...ning the 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...

Страница 68: ...usings and in front of the rear wheel housing 6 Insert jack arm 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 th...

Страница 69: ...ying operating conditions Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling characteristic...

Страница 70: ...evel 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 dete...

Страница 71: ...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 r...

Страница 72: ...mesh 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 le...

Страница 73: ...i mately every 4 weeks and more often during the summer and in hot areas Do not use metal funnels and do not perforate the diaphragm of the bat tery overfill protection The battery is filled to the ma...

Страница 74: ...readjust headlamps at regular intervals and invariably when a lamp has been replaced j 9426 Headlamp Unit 1 Headlamp vertical aiming screw 2 Headlamp horizontal aiming screw 3 Fog lamp vertical aimin...

Страница 75: ...Bulb for Fog Lamp 9 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 connec...

Страница 76: ...it out and open reflector The same applies to the removal of the rear lamp Reading Lamps in the Rear Passenger Compartment To change the bulbs pull out lamps Trunk Lamp Trunk lamp 1 is easily accessi...

Страница 77: ...result of snow accumulation The windshield wiper arm will then no longer return completely to its initial position although the windshield wiper motor continues to run a full cycle If the electric dr...

Страница 78: ...ve 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 discharged battery c...

Страница 79: ...arting off because the preglowing process starts when the key is in steering lock position 2 and is not immediately disrupted after the engine has been tow started During this time the preglowing proc...

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Страница 81: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc...

Страница 82: ...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 Emission Control Tag 7 Information Tag California version Vacuum lin...

Страница 83: ...ng 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 accordan...

Страница 84: ...Water pump fan alter nator 2 V belts 9 5 x 1035mm Power steering 12 5x 1150 mm Air conditioning 12 5x 925 mm 82 Transmission Design Automaticfour speed torque converter transmission Steering System D...

Страница 85: ...ove compartment lamp 12V Sealed beam Halogen 21 5 W 32 3 cp H 3 21 W 32 cp 21 W 32 cp 10 W 6 cp 10 W 6 cp 21 W 32 cp 5 W festoon lamp 10 W festoon lamp 4 W 2 cp 10 W festoon lamp 5 W festoon lamp Weig...

Страница 86: ...ssion Therefore use only brands tested and Enquire at your MERCEDES BENZ recommended by us service station Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Recommended engine oil 7 5 1 7 9 US qt SAE 40 may be u...

Страница 87: ...Multipurpose grease Grease nipples Multipurpose or lubrication grease Door locks Special grease Battery terminals Bosch special grease Brake reservoir approx 0 5 1 1 1 US pt Brake fluid Windshield wa...

Страница 88: ...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 eng...

Страница 89: ...iesel fuel only If not available a 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 drop...

Страница 90: ...mended 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 instrument clus...

Страница 91: ...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...

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Страница 94: ...dify 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 prior a...

Страница 95: ...or further information refer to page 84 Automatic transmission fluid ATF For level checks and replenishment refer to page 70 For normal replenishment use water potable water quality For further inform...

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