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What You  Should  Know at the Gas Station

•   Fuel: 

Unleaded gasoline: Average Octane of 

Research  and  Motor 87  (RON of 91).

Fuel tank capacity approx. 90 I/23.8 US gal, 
this includes approx. 12.5  I/3.3 US gal reserve.

Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit 
cuts out -  do  not overfill.

•   Engine Oil: 

Engine oil  level check see page 71. 

Quantity differential between  upper and  lower 
dipstick marking  level: 2.0 1/2.1  US qt. 

Year-round multigrade oils 10 W -40,10 W-50,
15 W -40,15 W-50.

For further information,  refer to page 90.

•   Automatic Transmission: 

Automatic 

transmission fluid for automatic transmission. 

For level checks and replenishment,  refer

to page  73.

•   Tire Pressure: 

Cold tires:

For driving  up to 

160 km/h/100 mph

normal  load

Summer tires--------------------

maximum  load

Winter tires:

Coolant: 

For normal  replenishment,  use water 

(potable water quality).

For further information  (e.g. anti-corrosion/ 
antifreeze),  refer to page 93.

Bulbs: 

High and  low beams: Sealed  beam/ 

Halogen, tail, parking and standing  lamps 

10 W/6 cp, turn signal, standing, side marker and 

parking  lamps, front 21/5 W /32/3 cp, turn signal 
lamps,  rear 21  W/32 cp, stop lamps 21  W/32 cp, 
license plate lamps 5 W festoon  lamp.

Spark Plugs:

380 SE: Beru 14-9 D, Beru 14-9  DU, Bosch W 9 D, 

Bosch W 9 DC, Champion N 12 Y,

Champion N 12 YC.

500 SEL, 500 SEC:  Beru 14-8 D, Beru 14-8 DU, 

Bosch W 8 D,  Bosch W 8 DC, Champion  N 10 Y, 
Champion  N 11  YC.

bar psi

Warm tires:

Pressure may rise  by up to 

-P0.3  bar/+4 psi.

Never release any air from a

1 For driving above 160 km/h/ 

100 mph +0.4 bar/+6 psi.

Содержание 380 SE 1984

Страница 1: ...Mercedes Benz...

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: ...Owner s Manual 380SE 500SEL 500SEC Chassis 126 1984 Mercedes Benz...

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Страница 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...

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Страница 7: ...ning Replacement K e y s Opening Locking and Unlocking of Doors Central Lock System Burglar Alarm System Seats Front Power Seats Safety Head Restraints Rear Seat Adjustment 500 SEL Orthopedic Seat Bac...

Страница 8: ...fe D rivin g 52 Wheels Tires Brake Pad Wear Indicator Changing W heels Lam p 53 Tire Inflation Pressure Brake Fluid 53 Checking Fuels Coolants Charge Indicator Lamp 54 Lubricants etc Fuel Reserve Warn...

Страница 9: ...g and Towing the Vehicle 80 Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Identification P la te s 84 Vehicle Data C a r d s 85 Warranty C overa ge 85 Technical D a ta 86 380 S E 86 500 SEL 500 SEC 88...

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Страница 11: ...Vehicle Operation...

Страница 12: ...e 26 13 Lever for nonheated fresh air page 30 14 Switch for rear passenger compartment lamp page 37 15 Switch for electric sliding roof page 36 16 Switch for hazard warning flasher system 17 Switch fo...

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

Страница 14: ...peed 11 Electric clock 12 Knob for clock adjustment press in for adjustments 12 13 0 2 Sensor replacement indicator lamp red When the indicator lamp comes on the 0 2 Sensor must be replaced 14 Supplem...

Страница 15: ...Instrument Cluster 9943 13...

Страница 16: ...key with you and keep it in a safe place so that it is always handy if needed e g in your wallet Never leave the flat key in the vehicle Obtaining Replacement Keys You are given 4 keys with your vehi...

Страница 17: ...ed individually from inside The front passenger door can also be locked and unlocked with the key With the central lock system in the locked position the trunk lid can also be unlocked individually To...

Страница 18: ...mponent e g the door is closed again immediately Special functions The trunk lid can be opened only when the alarm system is switched off Trunk lid emergency release If the trunk lid cannot be opened...

Страница 19: ...emory by pressing position button 2 Recalling seat positions stored in memory To recall a seat position stored in memory press position button 1 or 2 until seat movement has stopped For safety reasons...

Страница 20: ...eration and comfort The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height so that when the cushion is tipped completely forward it should form a cradle behind the seat occupant s head Both the...

Страница 21: ...ing it by the LH head restraint post viewed in driving direction Then pull out head restraint completely with both hands Safety head restraints rear Height adjustment Raise or lower head restraint as...

Страница 22: ...pressure and position 4 maximum pressure by changing the pressure regulator 1 setting In addition the cushion height may be changed to five different settings between position A lowest setting and E...

Страница 23: ...end of the center tray those for the rear seats are accommodated in the rear doors Heater operation Push in upper switch portion posi tion 1 normal heater operation one indicator lamp lights up Push...

Страница 24: ...push button 4 and raise or lower belt outlet 3 positions 500 SEC When the respective door is closed and the ignition key is in position 2 the seat belt exten der brings the belt forward within easy re...

Страница 25: ...age audibly The belt must not be twisted 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...

Страница 26: ...hed to the retractor of the front passenger s three point seat belt When used in conjunction with the three point seat belts the airbag and emergency tensioning retractor provide improved front occupa...

Страница 27: ...reliability of the system after that date it should be inspected by an authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer at that time After the activation of the SRS the gas generators will temporarily release a small...

Страница 28: ...otes The following items can be operated with the key in steering lock posi tion 1 Wipers windshield washer head lamp flasher lighter glove com partment lamp radio seat heater for front seats electric...

Страница 29: ...e 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 Controls Note With the steering lock key remo...

Страница 30: ...s 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 system is switched on the wipers also op...

Страница 31: ...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...

Страница 32: ...rior will be automatically controlled Further more settings are available for extreme weather conditions enab ling the defogging of the windshield or air ventilation to top and bottom To ensure effici...

Страница 33: ...ed If the fan control is set to AUTOM it will run continuously in speed No 5 MAX Maximum heating performance If the blower control is set to AUTOM it will run continuously in speed No 5 Automatic Clim...

Страница 34: ...is emitted from outlets 4 5 and 6 only In the heating mode air is primarily supplied to the foot area In addition air is also supplied to the front doors Only enough air is supplied to the windshield...

Страница 35: ...Control Multi Level This setting is necessary for clearing a fogged wind shield As soon as possible reset to 0 or In the heating mode air is supplied to the windshield foot area air outlets 5 and 6 an...

Страница 36: ...of heated air is directed to the windshield and side windows regardless of tempera ture and fan speed setting Note The air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation It is...

Страница 37: ...position 1 or 2 The exterior mirror can be adjusted by means of the switch Note If the mirror housing has been forcibly moved from its normal posi tion it must be repositioned by applying firm pressur...

Страница 38: ...Swing down sun visor The lamps are switched on when the cover is opened For this purpose the visor must be engaged in its inner mount ing Sliding Roof Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Press upp...

Страница 39: ...anel The reading lamps in the rear pas senger compartment are switched on and off by means of a switch in each lamp Heated Rear Window With the engine running press top of rocker switch to turn on bot...

Страница 40: ...Windows Switch group for power windows 1 front left 2 rear left 3 front right 4 rear right 5 Safety switch The power windows can only be operated with the steering lock in position 2 All four windows...

Страница 41: ...j 12 Time display call button D 13 Cassette track switch and track indicator ih e ii 14 Fast tape rewind locking button Imcrari 15 Fast tape forward locking button m l T O M M C Radio 16 Cassette ejec...

Страница 42: ...displayed digitally on the display panel 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 EES through EH B...

Страница 43: ...ction control button Q Press automatic station seeker bar E S S IE S up or down and hold down The frequency will increase or decrease respectively in increments of 0 1 MHz for FM or 1 0 KHz for AM Rel...

Страница 44: ...its playing position When the end of one playing side is reached the unit switches auto matically to reverse for playing the second track Manual reverse can be activated by depressing the cassette tr...

Страница 45: ...all button Q The time will be displayed for a few seconds To use the timer D By using the timer D the radio can be automatically turned on at a preset time In order to set the timer D the ignition key...

Страница 46: ...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...

Страница 47: ...Driving i 45...

Страница 48: ...ignition system Because of the high voltage it is highly dangerous to touch any compo nents ignition coil distributor spark plug sockets ignition cables diag nostic socket of the ignition system if th...

Страница 49: ...c Transmission See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page 4 Coolant Level See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and las...

Страница 50: ...dicated by audible signs e g rough idling engine exces sive unburned fuel may reach the converter causing it to overheat Continued operation of your vehicle can result in damage to the converter For t...

Страница 51: ...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 key in the steering lock must be retu...

Страница 52: ...e service brake shortly 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...

Страница 53: ...on only below 60 km h 40 mph Important Do not exceed the speed limits for individual gear selections which are correspondingly indicated by marks on the speedometer Do not attempt downshifting to a lo...

Страница 54: ...ck grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain Tire friction A given speed at which a vehicle driven on dry roads can still be fully controlled must be reduced when the same vehicle is...

Страница 55: ...checks and maintenance work on the brake system should be carried out by a MERCEDES BENZ dealer If the parking brake is released and the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster stays on the brake...

Страница 56: ...pressurized cooling system the coolant only starts boiling at a temperature of approx 125 C 257 F with an anti corro sion antifreeze blended coolant fill protecting down to 30 C 22 F see also Fuels C...

Страница 57: ...end to select positions 3 or 2 only at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1500 km 1000 miles speeds may gradually be increased to the permissible maximum Gauge for Economical Driving ECONOMY The g...

Страница 58: ...mportant rule for slippery or icy roads 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...

Страница 59: ...tructions 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 driving on...

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Страница 61: ...Vehicle Care 59...

Страница 62: ...sion Fluid change without filter change every 24000 km 15000 miles Tires Inspect Air cleaner Clean or renew element Non scheduled MB Maintenance Service Every 24000 km 15000 miles Main tenance Service...

Страница 63: ...es 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 exhaus...

Страница 64: ...omatic car wash in parti cular one of the older installations rewipe the recessed sections provided in the tail lamps for im proved prevention of soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thin ners etc m...

Страница 65: ...hair dryer If in doubt please consult your MERCEDES BENZ service station Paintwork Do not apply wax if your car is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot For maximum protection the paintwork s...

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Страница 67: ...Practical Hints 4 65...

Страница 68: ...to prevent injury Then pull the seat cushion forward Installation Push rear of seat cushion under seat back as far as it will go and press down on the front section until it engages Note On vehicles p...

Страница 69: ...shelf at the rear To open the lid push button 1 Practical Hints Luggage or Ski Racks We recommend the use of drip rail mounted ski and roof racks These racks do not require additional supports suction...

Страница 70: ...ds must be used when working under the vehicle Wheels Tires In case of replacement we recom mend you use tires and rims of identical design version and brand See any MERCEDES BENZ service station for...

Страница 71: ...l For the tire pressure checks keep in mind that hot tires show higher pressure than cold tires See tire pressure chart on last page Should the tire pressure decrease constantly check whether foreign...

Страница 72: ...e bolts are tight Observe a tightening torque of 110 Nm 80 Ib ft 12 Correct tire pressure Tire Inflation Pressure A table see fuel filler flap or last page lists the tire inflation pres sures specifie...

Страница 73: ...vehicle should be parked on level ground and the oil level must be somewhere between the lower and the upper mark on dipstick 1 do not add in excess of the upper mark Wipe dipstick before any oil leve...

Страница 74: ...servoir contains hot water and 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 pres sure The...

Страница 75: ...pstick 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 dipstic...

Страница 76: ...justment is extremely important Check and readjust headlamps at regular inter vals and when a lamp has been replaced Replacing Bulbs Only handle new bulbs for head lamps and tail lamps with tissue pap...

Страница 77: ...fog lamp H 3 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 connector 12...

Страница 78: ...10 W 6 cp 5 Backup lamp 21 W 32 cp Turn both locks in the trunk to the left as far as the stop and detach lamp bracket To replace the bulbs depress turn to the left and remove License Plate Lamps 5 W...

Страница 79: ...t RH side pull it out and open reflector The same applies to the removal of the rear lamp Reading Lamps in the Rear Passenger Compartment 4 W 2 cp To change the bulbs pull out lamps To replace a bulb...

Страница 80: ...lled water Do not use metal funnels nor push through the overfill protection diaphragms in filler holes The battery is completely filled when the water stops draining through the overfill protection d...

Страница 81: ...nitial position although the windshield wiper motor continues to run a full cycle If this condition is encountered the accu mulated snow should be manually removed when it is safe to do so The sliding...

Страница 82: ...ositive terminals 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 Never lean over batteries while jump starting you mi...

Страница 83: ...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 lever in position N and then r...

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Страница 85: ...Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc i...

Страница 86: ...rs 6 Emission Control Tag 7 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emission 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 3 Chassis No control system 2 Identification Tag left window 4 Engi...

Страница 87: ...der 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 the...

Страница 88: ...m3 234 3 in3 8 3 116 kW 4750 rpm 155 net bhp 4750 rpm 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2 9 5 X 1100 mm 9 5 X 990 mm 12 5 X 920 mm 9 5 X 750 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See a MERCEDES BENZ servi...

Страница 89: ...1 5 kW 12V 66 Ah see last page See certification tag Technical Data 380 SE Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall height Wheel base Track front Track rear 87 5145 mm 202...

Страница 90: ...p 4500 rpm 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2 9 5 x 1100 mm 9 5 x 1005 mm 12 5x 930 mm 9 5 x 750 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See a MERCEDES BENZ service station for the corresponding data of al...

Страница 91: ...7 in 1410 mm 55 5 in 3070 mm 120 9 in 1545 mm 60 8 in 1517 mm 59 7 in Technical Data 500 SEL 500 SEC Main Dimensions 500 SEC Overall vehicle length 5060 mm 199 2 in Overall vehicle width 1828 mm 72 0...

Страница 92: ...oil capacity in case of engine oil and filter change Automatic transmission Initial fill 8 6 1 9 1 US qt Fluid change 7 7 1 8 1 US qt Fuels coolants lubricants etc Recommended engine oil 1SAE 40 may...

Страница 93: ...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 system Fuel tank in...

Страница 94: ...d 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 po...

Страница 95: ...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 corrosion antifreeze sho...

Страница 96: ...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...

Страница 97: ...sts and does not include corne ring turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades of A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the genera tion of heat and its ability to...

Страница 98: ...esented represents 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...

Страница 99: ...ented represents 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 t...

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Страница 102: ...o m 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...

Страница 103: ...ire Pressure Cold tires For driving up to 160 km h 100 mph normal load Summer tires maximum load Winter tires Coolant For normal replenishment use water potable water quality For further information e...

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