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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual 300 SE 300 SEL...
  • Page 2 • have all m aintenance w ork per­ form ed at regular intervals by an See last page authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. Fuel consum ption is also increased by driving in cold weather, in stop- and-go traffic, on short trip s and in...
  • Page 3 Owner's Manual 300 SE 300 SEL Model 126 1989...
  • Page 4 Kindly observe the following in your own best interests: We recommend using MERCEDES-BENZ original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have subjected these parts to a special test in which their reliability, safety and their special suitability for MERCEDES-BENZ vehicles have been determined.
  • Page 5 Your MERCEDES-BENZ represents the efforts o f many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, we ask you to make a small investment of your time\ •...
  • Page 6 MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be glad to dem on­ breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance strate the proper procedures.
  • Page 7 Service and Warranty Policy Booklet. Certain M ercedes-Benz m odels are available fo r delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer or w rite to: M ercedes-Benz o f North America, Inc.
  • Page 8 If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Owner’s Manual, your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Owner’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are impor­...
  • Page 9 Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine Driving Instructions, Service and Maintenance Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Consumer Information...
  • Page 10 Check Regularly and The First 1500 km (1000 Miles) Before a Long Trip Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the not recom m ended to brake the vehi­ See page 112 cle by manually shifting to a lower more satisfied you will be with its per­...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine Driving Instructions, Service and Maintenance Instrum ents and C ontrols Instrum ent Cluster Indicator Lamp Symbols Catalytic Converter Starting and Turning o ff the Engine Driving Instructions MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance System...

  • Page 12: Instruments And Controls

    Air recirculation sw itch (page 22) Instruments and Controls Hazard warning flasher switch For more detailed descriptions see specified pages. A utom atic antenna sw itch (page 58) Volume control fo r side air outlets (page 22) Rear passenger com partm ent lamp switch Side air outlets (page 22) (page 48) 3 A djustable air outlets (page 22)

  • Page 14: Instrum Ent Cluster

    £ 3 b r a k e 3 S ° F ( ® ) ENGINE Instrum ent C lu ste r Main odom eter Trip odom eter Knob fo r instrum ent lamps and trip odom eter Rotate knob: To vary intensity of instrum ent lamps Outside tem perature indicator.

  • Page 15: Indicator Lamp Symbols

    In d ica to r Lamp Sym bols Coolant level low. See page 64 Function Indicator Lamp Fluid level fo r windshield and High beam headlamp washer system low. See page 65 Warning Lamps (should go out with the engine running unless) E xterior light failure.

  • Page 16: Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic Converter Caution! Warning! To prevent damage to the catalytic Your MERCEDES-BENZ is equipped As with any vehicle, do not idle, converters, use only premium with m onolithic catalytic converters, park or operate this vehicle in unleaded gasoline in this vehicle.

  • Page 17: Starting And Turning Off The Engine

    0. Remove the key only when the installed. Your authorized vehicle has stopped. MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will advise If the coolant tem perature is very high you on this subject. (e.g. after hard driving on mountain...

  • Page 18: Driving Instructions

    Install only brake pads and brake fluid reduces brake pad wear. Do not recom m ended by MERCEDES-BENZ. exceed engine speed limits (see If other than recom m ended brake Warning! page 62).
  • Page 19 Tire traction Warning! The safe speed on a wet, snow cov­ Do not allow your tires to wear ered o r icy road is always lower than down too far. With less than 3 mm on a dry road. (Vs in) of tread, the adhesion pro­ You should pay particular attention to perties on a w et road are sharply the condition of the road as soon as...
  • Page 20 Parking W inter Driving Instructions Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency. The m ost im portant rule fo r slippery Increased pedal force may become Warning! or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to necessary to produce the normal avoid abrupt acceleration, braking To reduce the risk of personal brake effect.

  • Page 21: Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System

    It is recom m ended to use only brake nance jobs that must be carried out jobs at shorter intervals, fo r example: fluid approved by MERCEDES-BENZ. after the following mileages: Engine: Oil change with filte r change Do not mix different types of brake every 6000 km (3750 miles) fluids.
  • Page 23 Operation A utom atic Climate Control Seat Belts and Supplemental Car Keys Restraint System (SRS) Opening the Doors Steering Lock Locking and Unlocking of Doors Exterior Lamp Switch Central Locking System Combination Switch A nti-Theft Alarm System E xterior RearView M irrors A djusting Power Seats, Front Inside RearView M irror O rthopedic Seat Backrest...
  • Page 24 Heating, cooling, and air distribution w ithin the vehicle’s interior will be autom atically controlled. This is accom plished with the tem perature selector (1), the pushbuttons (2) and the fan control buttons (3). The adjustable air outlets (7) and (8) can be variably opened and closed, or moved to direct the flow of air as desired.

  • Page 25: Air Recirculation Sw Itch

    Temperature Selection ( °C) A t high outside tem peratures, the system autom atically engages the The desired interior tem perature recirculated air mode and thereby can be selected by rotating the increases the cooling capacity per­ tem perature selector. The formance.
  • Page 26 Function Setting | ^ | Normal setting The system autom atically cools or heats depending on the outside tem perature and the selected interior tem ­ perature. • In the cooling mode, air is directed only to the adjust­ able air outlets (7), (8) and (9). •...
  • Page 27 This setting is used if the inside of the windshield begins to fog up, ice up or when w et snow is falling. As soon as the w indshield has cleared, reset to or | § . In the heating mode, warm air is supplied to the w ind­ shield, fo o t area, air outlets (8) and (9), and to the ducts in the fro n t doors.
  • Page 28 Defrost The maximum am ount of heated air is directed to the windshield and adjustable air outlets (9) independent of — the positions of the tem perature selector wheel and fan Sl|R„| " t o a « 1 — 1 1 _ _________ fcM-i control buttons.
  • Page 29 This key keys can only be obtained via your should be used w henever the car is authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer left with an attendant. Be sure to lock glove or console storage com part­ ment and trunk with the m aster key.
  • Page 30 When the rear d o or lock buttons are down, the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside, unless the door lock buttons are firs t pulled up. The drive r’s door can be locked only if it is closed and the door latch has properly engaged.
  • Page 31 Central Locking System The central locking system can be The tru n k can remain locked while the engaged from the driver-side door central locking system is unlocked The entire vehicle may be locked or lock button, provided the d o o r is (e.g.
  • Page 32 Anti-Theft Alarm System The alarm will last approxim ately 150 seconds in the form of blinking The anti-theft alarm can be armed or exterior lamps. A t the same tim e an disarmed with the master key, valet additional horn will sound interm it­ key or flat key by locking or unlocking tently fo r 60 seconds, pause for either fron t door or the trunk.
  • Page 33 Seat and head restraint adjustm ent: Storing seat/head restraint/steering Caution! wheel positions in memory: Seat cushion adjustm ent. Do not remove head restraints except D Mem ory button. Seatback adjustment. when mounting seat covers. For Position buttons “ 1” and “ 2 ” . Head restraint adjustm ent.
  • Page 34 The inflation pressure of the air cush­ ion can be varied between position “ 0 ” = w ithout pressure, and position “ 4 ” = maximum pressure, by chang­ ing the pressure regulator (1) setting. In addition, the cushion height may be changed to five different settings between position “...
  • Page 35 a frontal collision a child can be Arm Rest (Front Seats) Head Restraints, Rear catapulted forward over the Position 1 = arm rest folded up. A d ju st head restraint to support the locked arm rest. Infants and small back of the head approxim ately at ear Position 2 = fo r normally inclined children should be seated in a...
  • Page 36 Heater operation: Notes: When in operation, the seat heater Push in upper sw itch portion; posi­ tion 1 = normal heater operation, one consum es a large amount of power. It is advisable not to use the seat heater indicator lamp lights up. longer than necessary.
  • Page 37 Adjusting Power Seats, Rear Adjusting Individual Rear Seats Press sw itches: Upward seat cushion adjustm ent Turn key to steering lock position 1 The sw itches are located on the con­ Downward seat cushion adjust­ or 2. sole between the seats. ment The rear seat can be adjusted using Turn key to steering lock position 1...
  • Page 38 ,*2 1 9 2 Seat Belts and Supplemental avoid adjusting the seat into posi­ Seat Belt Warning System Restraint System (SRS) tions w hich could affect the co r­ With the key in steering lock posi­ rect seat belt position. tion 2, a warning buzzer sounds fo r a Your vehicle is equipped with seat short time if the driver’s seat belt is...
  • Page 39 To lengthen the belt: With the belt unfastened, turn the latch plate so that it is a little more than 90 ° per­ pendicular to the belt, then extend the belt. Fasten the belt and shorten as stated above. To disengage the belt, push red but­ ton (3) in the buckle.
  • Page 40 The em ergency tensioning retractors SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT • Infants and small children are designed to activate only when SYSTEM (SRS) must be seated in an infant the seat belts are fastened during or child restraint system, major frontal impacts w ithin the which is properly secured by a shaded area shown.
  • Page 41 The operational readiness of the air­ bag system is verified by the indicator lamp “ SRS” (3) in the instrum ent cluster. If no fault is detected, the lamp will go out after approximately 4 seconds; after the lamp goes out, the system continues to m onitor the com ponents and circuitry of the air­...
  • Page 42 In the event a malfunction of the “ SRS” is indicated as outlined above, we strongly recom m end that you visit an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer immediately to have the sys­ tem checked; otherwise the “ SRS” may not be activated in a m ajor frontal accident.
  • Page 43 To provide continued provide Its intended protection. reliability after that date, it should Warning! be inspected by an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at that • Damaged belts or belts that Warning! time and replaced when necessary. were highly stressed in an...
  • Page 44 O w ner’s Manual. Consult your authorized restraint. MERCEDES-BENZ dealer fo r the When using any infant or child re­ exact location of these anchorages. straint system , be sure to carefully read and follow all m anufacturer’s...
  • Page 45 Driving position. A warning buzzer sounds when the driver’s d oor is opened with the key in Starting position. steering lock position 1 or 0. For starting and turning off the With the engine at idle speed, the engine, refer to page 15. charging rate of the alternator (out­...
  • Page 46 Exterior Lamp Switch Notes: With the key removed and a front O ff-position door open, a warning buzzer sounds Parking lamps (includes side mar­ if the vehicle’s exterior lamps (except ker lamps, taillamps, license plate standing lamps) are not sw itched off. lamps, instrum ent panel lamps) Fog lamps will operate together with Same as pos.
  • Page 47 W indshield w iper control W iper off Interm ittent wiping Normal w iper speed III Fast w iper speed Note: If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator system flashes and sounds at a faster rate than normal. In addition, the light failure indicator will come on.
  • Page 48 9266 Inside R earView Mirror Caution! Exterior Rear View Mirrors The m irror can be tilted to the anti­ Exercise care when using the passen­ The exterior m irrors have electrically glare night position using the lever at ger-side mirror. heated glass.
  • Page 49 Sliding Roof with Rear Pop-Up Sun Visors Vanity m irror: Feature With the visor engaged in its inner Swing sun visors down to protect mounting, the lamp can be switched against sun glare. Turn key to steering lock position 1 on by opening the cover.
  • Page 50 9 2 3 4 Lighter The rear courtesy lamp is sw itched on Interior Lamps and o ff by the rear door contact Turn key in steering lock to position 1 The switch fo r the fro n t lamp (com bi­ sw itches or by the rocker switch on or 2.
  • Page 51 Note: The rear w indow defroster uses a large am ount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the defroster as soon as the window is clear. The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 20 min­ utes of operation.
  • Page 52 Shelf below Rear Window Warning! The shelf below the rear window should not be used to carry objects. This will prevent such objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver. If inadvertent operation of the rear Power Windows w indow s (for instance by children) is Switch group fo r pow er w indow s:...
  • Page 53 (e), tuning sensitivity Your vehicle is equipped w ith the To turn the radio ON indicator (f), stereo balance indi­ MERCEDES-BENZ sound system as cator (displayed only when bal­ Press “ O N ” side of button. standard. This system has been spe­...
  • Page 54 Speed-Dependent Volume Adjustment Volume adjustment The radio includes a special function that adjusts radio volume in respect to To reduce volume, press the volume control button downward; vehicle speed. to increase volume, press the button upward. To adjust the tone characteristic A fader control, located in the center Bass J J a n d tr e b le ^ J c a n be adjusted independently.
  • Page 55 Note: It takes approx. 5 seconds to Seek tuning Tuning sensitivity button go from minimum tone level to maxi­ Switch to the desired wave band, By pressing the tuning sensitivity but­ mum tone level. press the seek tuning b a r | _ _ ton ^ J o n c e or twice, you can select S E E K This radio has 3 tone setting mem o­...
  • Page 56 Direct frequency tuning Manual tuning (For fine tuning a station or fo r manual In order to select a station with a known f requency, select the wave band (AM of FM), press the function control b u tto n Q J a n d then enter the frequency by tuning) pressing the corresponding pushbuttons.
  • Page 57 To store stations in memory Stereo reception In the event that it is im portant to lis­ ten to a weak station or to a strong Any FM station can be s to re d o n any The stereo indicator E E 2 D lights up station that is masked by terrain- button m a r k e d ^ J t h r o u g h ^ ^ b y if a stereo program in the AM or FM...
  • Page 58 Forward music search/fast forward Reverse music search/rewind TAPE CASSETTE PLAYBACK Cassette player operation To engage the forward m usic search To engage the reverse music search feature, press the reverse music feature, press the forward music It is recom m ended to use only high search/fast forward b u tto n ^ ^ |o n c e .
  • Page 59 MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. tape being used. Press t he tape Cassette tapes should be properly equalization b u t t o n ^ ^ o n l y when stored when not in use.
  • Page 60 Automatic Antenna The height of the antenna can be adjusted to any interm ediate position The antenna sw itch can be actuated by actuating the antenna sw itch: with the radio sw itched on. • If the antenna switch is in the cen­ •...
  • Page 61 Driving Parking Brake A utom atic Transmission Cruise C ontrol Charge Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Gauge Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp Engine Oil C onsum ption Coolant Tem perature Gauge Low Engine Coolant Level Indicator Lamp Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Low W indshield and Headlamp W asher Fluid Level Indicator Lamp...

  • Page 62: Parking Brake

    Autom atic Transmission Test the brakes briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when The autom atic transm ission selects the road is clear of other traffic. individual gears automatically, Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not depending upon selector lever posi­ place full load on the engine until the tion, vehicle speed and accelerator operating tem perature has been...
  • Page 63 ‘ P” Parking lock. ‘ D” Drive. The parking lock is an additional A utom atic upshifting to top gear. safeguard to the parking brake Position “ D” affords optimum when parking the vehicle. driving characteristics under all Engage only with the car normal operating conditions.
  • Page 64 Important! S topping Maneuvering For brief stops, e. g. at traffic lights, To maneuver in tig h t areas, e.g. when Do not exceed the engine speed lim­ leave the transm ission engaged and pulling into a parking space, control its fo r individual gear selections, control vehicle with the service brake.

  • Page 65: Cruise Control

    The speed can be increased (e.g. fo r Note: passing) by using the accelerator. As If the engine does not brake the vehi­ soon as the accelerator is released, cle sufficiently while driving on a the previously set speed will be downgrade, the speed you set on the resumed automatically.

  • Page 66: Charge Indicator Lamp

    Coolants, Lubricants, e tc .” ). w hich m ust be repaired at an author­ If the indicator lamp com es on with ized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as During severe operating conditions the engine running and at operating soon as possible.

  • Page 67: Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp

    Fuel R eserve W arning Lamp E xterio r Light Failure In d icato r Lamp O utsid e T em p eratu re Indicator The fuel reserve warning lamp will With the key in steering lock posi­ The tem perature sensor is located in come on when the key is turned to tion 2 , a dim indicator lamp com es on the fro n t bum per area.

  • Page 68: Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp

    Have the brake system checked at about to lock up, you will feel a slight this case, the brake system functions your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ pulsation in the brake pedal, indicat­ in the usual manner, but w ithout anti­ dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 69: Emission Control

    MERCEDES- MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at the first tions, drive only with at least one BENZ servicing requirem ents. For opportunity. window fully open.

  • Page 70: Economical Driving Indicator (Economy)

    • Test battery: Battery capacity Abroad, there is a widely-spread drops w ith decreasing ambient MERCEDES-BENZ service netw ork at tem perature. A well charged bat­ your disposal. If you plan to travel into tery ensures that the engine can...
  • Page 71 Practical Hints Hood Emergency Operation of Checking Coolant Level Sliding Roof Adding Coolant Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap Engine Oil Level Check W indshield Wipers Fluid Level-Autom atic Replacing W iper Blades Transmission Towing the Vehicle First Aid Kit Jump Starting Stowing Things in the Vehicle Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle...

  • Page 72: Hood

    Warning! To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running. Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving. The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any compo­...

  • Page 73: Checking Coolant Level

    Checking Coolant Level Warning! The coolant level can be checked vis­ • Use extreme caution when ually at the transparent coolant reser­ opening the hood, if there are voir. any signs of steam or coolant To check the coolant level, the vehicle leaking from the cooling sys­...

  • Page 74: Engine Oil Level Check

    Add oil, if needed, only to Engine Oil Level Check the upper mark (max). Do The best tim e to check the engine oil not overfill the engine. level is when the oil is warm, such as during a fuel stop. With the vehicle on level ground, stop the engine and wait a few m inutes fo r the oil to drain back to the oil pan.

  • Page 75: Fluid Level-Autom Atic

    The fluid level in the transm ission is Fluid Level - Automatic Transmission dependent upon its tem perature. The maximum and minimum fluid level Check the fluid level in the autom atic marks on the dipstick are applicable transm ission regularly and prior to an references only if the transm ission extended trip.

  • Page 76: First Aid Kit

    Stowing Things in the Vehicle Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window.

  • Page 77: Vehicle Jack

    See jack tubes built into either side of your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ the vehicle. Use the jack only to dealer fo r fu rth e r inform ation.
  • Page 78 1st inspection. age. out before the characteristic tire wear Retightening is also necessary when­ Use only genuine MERCEDES-BENZ pattern (shoulder wear on fro n t ever wheels are fitted, e.g. when the wheel bolts (identified by Mercedes...

  • Page 79: Changing Wheels

    Warning! The jack is designed exclu­ sively for jacking up the vehi­ cle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle. Use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack.

  • Page 80: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Tire Inflation Pressure Tire pressures listed fo r light loads 11. Screw the alignment bolt (sup­ are minimum values offering high driv­ plied in tool kit) into an upper A table (see fuel filler flap or last ing com fort. Increased inflation pres­ threaded hole.

  • Page 81: Battery

    Battery Coat battery terminal clamps with Warning! acid-proof grease. Keep battery clean Check electrolyte level in each cell and dry. Battery fluid contains sulfuric approximately every three months, The service life of the battery is also acid. Do not allow this fluid to and more frequently during the sum ­...

  • Page 82: Headlamp Adjustment

    1477 6 Fog lamp cover Headlamp Adjustment Headlamp Assembly 7 Turn signal, parking, side marker C orrect headlamp adjustm ent is Headlamp horizontal adjustm ent and standing lamp bulb extremely im portant. Check and read­ screw 8 Electrical connector fo r high and ju st headlamps at regular intervals Headlamp vertical adjustm ent low beam headlamp bulb...
  • Page 83 Replacing bulbs: Bulb fo r turn signal, parking, side marker and standing lamp (21/5 W /32/3 cp): Loosen plastic nut (4) and remove housing tow ards the front. Turn bulb socket (7) w ith bulb coun­ terclockw ise and pull out. Push bulb Turn both locks in the trunk to the left Taillamp Assemblies into socket, turn counterclockw ise...

  • Page 84: Spark Plugs

    USA. If additional information is desired, your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be happy to offer advice (see also rear inside cover of O w ner’s Manual). Remove and install spark plugs (pro­...
  • Page 85 Fuses Before replacing a blown fuse, deter­ mine the cause of the short circuit. The fuse box is located in the engine Spare fuses are furnished inside the com partm ent. fuse box. Observe amperage and To exchange a fuse, release clamp (1) colo r of fuse.

  • Page 86: Emergency Operation Of

    Windshield Wipers To release frozen windshield w iper blades or to replace worn blades, the windshield w iper arms can be pulled out of their recess by hand. Sufficient force m ust be applied to overcome spring resistance. Be careful not to tear rubber blades w hich are frozen to the glass, as this will reduce the effectiveness of the wipers.

  • Page 87: Replacing W Iper Blades

    Windshield Wiper Blades Removal: Pull the w iper arms from their recess below the hood across the windshield until they stop (just above the hood line). Change w iper blades one at a time while holding w iper arms to prevent the w iper arms from slipping back into their parked position recess.

  • Page 88: Towing The Vehicle

    Towing the Vehicle We recom m end that the vehicle be transported using flat bed equipm ent. The fro n t tow ing eye is located on the This method is preferable to other passenger side behind a flap in the types of towing.

  • Page 89: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting 4. Clamp one end of the second Important! jum per cable to the grounded If the battery is discharged the engine A discharged battery can freeze at negative ( —) terminal of the can be started with jum per cables and approx.

  • Page 90: Cleaning And Care Of The Vehicle

    “ h o w -to” information potency of the above adverse influ­ as well as references to recom ­ MERCEDES-BENZ because of the ences. possibility of incom patibility between mended MB car-care products.
  • Page 91 Engine Cleaning In the winter, thoroughly remove all Plastic Parts, Headliner traces o f road salt as soon as p ossi­ and Rubber Parts C orrosion protection, such as MB ble. A nti-corrosion Wax, should be Do not use oil or wax on these parts. When washing the underbody, do not applied to the engine com partm ent forget to clean the inner sides of the...
  • Page 92 Quick drying is achieved by applying hot air - fo r autom atic antenna, we recom m end to example, by using a hair dryer. If in clean the antenna mast periodically. doubt, please consult your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.

  • Page 93: Rear Seat Cushion

    Note: On vehicles with pow er rear seats, the rear seat cushion can best be removed and installed by an author­ ized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.

  • Page 94: Head Restraints

    Removing rear seat head restraints: Head Restraints Pull head restraint up until detent is Removing fro n t seat head restraints: felt. Then pull it out sharply using both Bring the head restraint to its highest hands. position. Depress release button (1) beneath Installing rear seat head restraints: the seatback covering material and Insert the head restraint, push it down...

  • Page 95: Luggage Or Ski Racks

    Each part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected fo r and Layout of Poly-V-belt Drive adapted to MERCEDES-BENZ vehi­ A utom atic belt tensioner cles. Crankshaft Therefore, MERCEDES-BENZ original spare parts should be installed.
  • Page 97 Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Consumer Information Identification Plates Theft Prevention Vehicle Data Cards Warranty Coverage Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc Capacities Engine Oils Brake Fluid Premium Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Requirem ents Coolants Consum er Information...

  • Page 98: Identification Plates

    C ertification Tag Identification Plates (left d oor pillar) When ordering spare parts, please Identification Tag specify vehicle identification and (left w indow post) engine numbers. Vehicle Identification No. Engine No. Body No. and Paintwork No. Emission Control Tag Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing fo r emission control system...

  • Page 99: Theft Prevention

    Location of labels Bum per fro n t/re a r Engine hood Trunk lid All fenders All doors Engine*: on engine block, rear T ransm ission*: on transm ission, left front * n o t sh o w n in illu s tra tio n Theft Prevention Note: Do not remove these labels.

  • Page 100: Vehicle Data Cards

    Data card No. 1 bears the key num ber and should never be left in the vehicle. Subm it this card to your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer to request a replacement key in case of loss. Data card No. 2 has no key number inform ation and should be kept in the Maintenance Booklet where indi­...

  • Page 101: Technical Data

    Technical Data Model 300 SE (126 024)1 Electrical System 300 SEL (126 025)1 A lternator 14V /80 A S tarter m otor 12 V/1.7 kW Battery 12 V /6 2 A h Engine Spark plugs see rear inside cover Engine type Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, Weights...

  • Page 102: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc

    Vehicle com ponents and their res­ pective lubricants m ust match. There­ fore use only brands tested and recom m ended by us. Inquire at your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Recommended engine oils Engine with oil filter 6.0 I (6.3 US qt)
  • Page 103 Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Rear axle 1.1 1(1.2 US qt) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 901 Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic flu id 1 Power steering 1.31 (1.4 US qt) MB Power steering fluid High tem perature roller bearing Front wheel hubs approx.

  • Page 104: Engine Oils

    ­ The octane num ber (posted at the performance, premium unleaded mended by MERCEDES-BENZ. Infor­ pump) m ust be 91 min. It is an aver­ gasoline m ust be used. If premium mation on recom m ended brands is...

  • Page 105: Coolants

    The engine coolant is a mixture of to the lower heat transfer capability of your car: MERCEDES-BENZ A nticor­ water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, the solution. Therefore, do not use rosion/A ntifreeze Agent.

  • Page 106: Consumer Information

    Consumer Information Treadwear Tem perature “ A ” , “ B ” , “ C ” The treadwear grade is a comparative The tem perature grades of “ A ” (the This has been prepared as required of highest). “ B ” and “ C ” representing rating based on the wear rate of the all manufacturers of passenger cars the tire ’s resistance to the generation...
  • Page 107 Index...

  • Page 108: A Utom Atic Climate Control

    Airbags 39,40 Economical driving indicator Capacities 100 (ECONOMY) 68 Alarm system 30 Catalytic converter 14 Alloy wheels 90 Central locking system 29 Emergency tensioning Antenna 58, 90 C ertification tag 96 retractors (ETR) 38 Emission control 67 A nticorrosion/antifreeze 103 Charge indicator lamp 64 Arm rests 33 Emission control tag 96...

  • Page 109: Radio

    Headlamps 44, 80 Jack 75 M aintenance 4 ,1 9 Headlamp washer 45 Jump starting 87 Head restraints 3 1 ,3 3 ,9 2 Oil pressure gauge 64 front 31, 92 Keys 27 O n-board diagnostic system rear 33,92 (California models only) 67 Heated seats 34 Lamps, exterior 44, 80, 81, 82 O rthopedic seat 32...
  • Page 110 Upholstery, cleaning 90 Technical data 99 Seat belts 36 Theft prevention 97 Warning system 36 Tire chains 68 Vanity m irrors 47 Seats 30, 31, 35, 91 Tire pressure 78 V -belt 93, 99 front 30, 31 Vehicle data cards 98 Tires 17,75,104 rear 35,91 Vehicle identification no.
  • Page 111 MERCEDES-BENZ d istrib u to rs in the U.S. or Canada at service, turn to the advice of an authorized the following addresses, respectively MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
  • Page 114 Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip Fuel Supply: Turn fuel filler cap to the left and hold on to it until pos­ sible pressure in tank has been released, then remove the cap. Tire Inflation Pressure: Check at least every tw o weeks. For details see page 78.
  • Page 115 What You Should Know at the Gas Station • Fuel: Use premium unleaded gasoline: Coolant: For normal replenishm ent, use water Posted Octane 91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON). (potable w ater quality). Fuel tank capacity approx. 90 I (23.8 US gal), this For furth e r inform ation (e.g.
  • Page 116 DAIMLER-BENZ AG Stuttgart-U ntertuerkheim Z entralkundendienst...

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