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Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz 280 E 1979
- Page 4 You have chosen to drive a M E R C E D E S -B E N Z , a car in whose construction and production we have taken great pains because we believe that quality is not a m atter of chance. Perhaps you have already had experien ce with a M ER C ED ES, maybe this is your first car from the D A IM L E R -B E N Z com pany.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Driving This Owner’s Manual also Vehicle Operation describes optional extras as far as Hood .......... 34 Instruments and C o n tro ls an introduction on their handling Regular Inspections ....35 Instrument C lu ste r....... 10 is required. As these extras need Parking Brake ...... - Page 6 Contents Electrical System ..... 61 Vehicle Care Fuses ........61 MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance Battery ........61 System ........48 Vehicle Operation Spark P lu g s ......61 Severe Operating Conditions 48 Replacing B u lb s ....62 Engine Oil Change and Filter Emergency Operating of Change ........
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Page 8: Vehicle Operation
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Page 9: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see quoted pages. 14 Switch for automatic antenna (page 31) 1 Speaker grilles 15 Switch for electric sliding roof (page 24) 2 Swivelling side ventilation outlets (page 26) 16 Switch for heated rear window (page 23) 3 Parking brake release knob (page 36) 4 Hood lock release handle (page 34) 17 Automatic climate control (page 26) - Page 10 Instruments and Controls...
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Page 11: Instrument Cluster
instrument Cluster Seat belt warning light (red) 1 Coolant temperature gauge (° F) Up to red marking: Maximum permissible temperature for an antifreeze-blended fill protecting down to -2 2 ° F (-3 0 ° C) Knob for clock adjustment (press in for adjustments) Fuel gauge with reserve warning light (red) Fuel reserve for approx. -
Page 13: Opening, Locking And Unlocking Of D O O Rs
Keys Doors a 8916 8878 When the rear door plunger’s are Opening the Doors Master Key — square head - fits all pushed down the rear doors locks on the car. From outside: pull handle cannot be opened from the outside outwards (1). -
Page 14: Keys Doors
Keys Doors Master Lock System The trunk lid can also be unlocked To reverse this, turn trunk lock separately by turning master key counterclockwise back to hori The master lock system simultane counterclockwise to the stop. Push zontal position of the tumbler ously locks or unlocks together the trunk lock button in with slot with master key. -
Page 15: Seats
Seats forwardmost positions and headrest removed. For driving, return back > rest to upright position and push seat back. Replace headrest. Note: Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vision as well as fore-aft placement and seat back angle to insure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. -
Page 16: Safety Headrest
Seats Safety Headrest Arm Rest (Rear Seat) Adjust headrest to support the back backrest covering material and pull A center arm rest is provided in the of the head at the level of the upper up headrest, holding it by the LH rear seat which can be pulled out end of the ear. -
Page 17: Safety Belts
Seats 8759 Fastening of rear center seat belt Safety Belts Fastening of front and outer rear (without inertia reel): seat belts (with inertia reel): Warning system: • Pull belt across the lap. It must • Pull belt with tongue (1) across The indicator marked “... - Page 18 Seats Operation of belts with inertia reel: Note: The belt anchors in the vehicle should also be checked. The safety belt inertia reel stops No safety belt can be used for more the belt from unwinding further in than one person. Belts are not Belt webbing must not be routed case of vehicle deceleration in any intended for children.
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Page 19: Controls
Controls Notes: The following items can be operated with the key in steering lock position “ 1” : Wipers, windshield washer, headlight flasher, electric lighter, glove compartment light, radio, electric seat heater for front seats. The power supply to the standing lights is disrupted if the key in the steering lock is in position “2”... -
Page 20: Light Switch
Controls Light Switch Standing lights, right Note: Standing lights, left With the steering lock key removed Off-position and the driver’s door open a signal 1 Parking lights (includes side mar Turn to position 2 and pull out sounds if the vehicle’s exterior ker lights, tail lights, license plate to first detent = same as lighting is not switched off... -
Page 21: Combination Switch
Controls Control for windshield washer system When the washer system is switched on, the wipers also operate 7 Windshield wiper control 0 Windshield wiper switched off 1 Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III High wiper speed Hints: If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator system flashes and sounds at a faster sequence than under normal... -
Page 22: Cruise Control
Controls accelerator can be released. speed exceeding approxima The speed can be increased tely 10-25 mph (16-40 km/h), (e. g. for passing) by using the depending on model, that accelerator. As soon as the speed is resumed which was accelerator is released, the set prior to the cancellation of previously set speed will be the cruise control. -
Page 23: Various Equipment
Various Equipment > 1 )8 6 4 0 Inside rearview mirror: Rear View Mirrors Interior Lights Mirror housing can be randomly Outside rearview mirror: The switch for the front light has adjusted. In addition mirror can be 3 positions. Outside rear view mirror (2) can be dimmed by means of lever on lower randomly adjusted from inside by Position i: light is switched on and... -
Page 24: Sun Visor
Various Equipment requirement. For this reason, switch off the heated rear window as soon as it is demisted or defrosted. It is shut off automatically after a maximum of 30 minutes. Always remove heavy layers of ice and snow first. Shelf below Rear Window Do not carry heavy or hard objects on the shelf below the rear window. -
Page 25: Electric Lighter
Various Equipment A IR C O N D II I 9 0 9 8 Sliding Roof Electrical Control Electric Lighter Manual operation Turn key in steering lock to posi Key in steering lock position tion “2” . “ 1” or “ 2” . To release, swing down locking Press upper end (symbol) of rocker lever and turn by half a revolution... -
Page 26: Electric Window Lifters
Various Equipment Electric Window Lifters The electric window lifters can only door panel as long as the safety be operated with the steering lock switch “ S” in the center console is Switch group for window lifters: in position “2” . All four windows can depressed. -
Page 27: Automatic Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control Swivelling outlets for side “ DEF” button 1 Temperature selector wheel ventilation Refrigerant compressor switch “ OFF” button Turn right = open Swivelling outlets for cooled air “AUTO-LO” button Turn left = closed Turn right = open “AUTO-HI”... - Page 28 Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control is Normally only one adjustment is cooling water is slightly warmed designed to maintain the desired necessary for the entire year. up. Only then will warm air temperature in the vehicle interior. If required to be altered, only enter the interior of the vehicle Heating, cooling and air distribution slight adjustments should be...
- Page 29 Automatic Climate Control “ DEF” button: “ AUTO-HI” button: Fresh air enters the vehicle through For iced-up windows. Fast heating or cooling of the openings in front of the wind shield (keep free of snow) and is vehicle interior. Independent of the position of emitted through the ventilation the temperature selector wheel Air conditioning, air distribution...
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Page 30: Radio
For control location, refer to the (Radio with Automatic Signal Seeker illustration on the type of radio and built-in Cassette Player) installed in your MERCEDES-BENZ. The radio can only be operated with the ignition key in the number “ 1” or “ 2” position. - Page 31 Radio Operating the automatic tuning bar On-Off/Volume Station Tuning again causes the tuner to resume its Turn knob (1) clockwise to switch First, select desired band by > search function. When the end of radio on and to increase volume. pressing one of the AM or FM the band is reached, the tuner will Green control light on the dial will...
- Page 32 Radio The height of the antenna can fur full antenna length to capture weak thermore be adjusted continuously incoming signals. The antenna can by actuating the antenna switch: be operated by depressing the re spective side of the rocker switch. •...
- Page 33 Radio tape side of cassette first.) The Care of the Tape Player Tape Playback cassette will be automatically (Mexico Cassette Model) Use only good quality cassettes with released when the tape reaches its a maximum playing time of This type of radio provides for the end.
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Page 34: Driving
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Page 35: Hood
Hood > Pull grip (2) out of the radiator Note: To open: grille as far as the stop and lift up There is a risk of injury when the Pull lever (1) under the LH side of hood (windshield wiper arms must hood is open and the engine is the instrument panel to unlock the not be folded out). -
Page 36: Regular Inspections
Have the following items checked regularly and prior to any long trip Fuel Supply Use unleaded gasoline, for octane rating see “ Capacities and last page” . Tire Pressure For tire pressure table refer to fuel filler flap or last page. Check at least every other week. -
Page 37: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release, pull release button Depress parking brake pedal. on the instrument panel. The When the steering lock key is in parking brake releases in one rapid position “ 2” , the brake warning light movement. The parking brake in the instrument cluster comes on. -
Page 38: Catalytic Converter Cautions
Catalytic Converter Cautions Your MERCEDES-BENZ is equipped ance, excessive unburned fuel may As with any vehicle, do not idle or reach the converter causing it to with a monolythic catalytic con park or operate this vehicle in areas verter, one important element to overheat. -
Page 39: Starting And Turning Off The Engine
Starting and Turning off the Engine Hints and continue cranking until the Engage parking brake or service engine runs smoothly. Release key brake before starting the engine. Observe the oil pressure gauge and back off accelerator after the Place the gear selector lever in immediately after starting the engine has started. -
Page 40: Starting And Shifting Gears
Starting and Shifting Gears Automatic Transmission brake before moving off. The vehicle may otherwise start creep The automatic transmission facili ing when the selector lever is in tates and simplifies the handling of a driving position. the vehicle. The individual gears are shifted automatically dependent Accelerator position upon selector lever position,... - Page 41 Starting and Shifting Gears gear only, this position per Selector lever positions mits the utilization of the The automatic gear shifting process engine braking effect. If the can be adapted to specific operat selector lever is in position ing conditions by means of the “...
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Page 42: Safe Driving
Starting and Shifting Gears Safe Driving Maneuvering lever to positions “ S” or “ L” early Always drive according to the enough to maintain engine RPMs rule “ Safety first” . The comfort To maneuver in restricted area, within best torque range. able ride of the vehicle may easily e. - Page 43 MERCEDES-BENZ service station. After hard braking it is advisable the same vehicle is to be driven If the parking brake is released and not to switch off the engine right safely on a wet or icy road.
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Page 44: Brake Pad Wear Indicator
MERCEDES-BENZ. boiling at a temperature of approx. Brake Pad Wear Indicator Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will 257° F (125° C) with an antifreeze- The brake pad wear indicator in the provide you with additional infor blended coolant fill protecting instrument cluster comes on when mation. -
Page 45: Driving E Conom Ically
We recommend MERCEDES-BENZ technicians. The Engine oil consumption can only be to select positions “ S” or “ L" devices may not be disconnected... -
Page 46: Special Operating Conditions
Have your car winterized in a can always be started, even at wheels are locked for no more than MERCEDES-BENZ service station low ambient temperatures. fractions of a second as otherwise before the onset of winter. -
Page 47: High Altitude Engine Adjustment
Tire chains can only be used on the Abroad, too, there is a widely- Federal regulations previously in driving wheels. Use only chains spread MERCEDES-BENZ service effect for vehicles with respect to network at your disposal. If you tested and recommended by us. -
Page 48: Vehicle Care
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Page 49: Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System
The maintenance jobs are tenance jobs that must be carried Any MERCEDES-BENZ service sta described in detail in a manual out after the following mileages: tion will be pleased to give you which you can order from your •... -
Page 50: Spare Parts Service
Spare Parts Service All MERCEDES-BENZ service More than 200,000 different spare as they are subjected to most stations store the MERCEDES-BENZ parts, even for rather old vehicle severe quality inspections. Each original spare parts required for models, are furthermore stocked part has been specifically develop... -
Page 51: Cleaning And Care Of The Vehicle
You can obtain MB car-care work as well as the underbody and possible. products at every MERCEDES-BENZ cause lasting damage. service center. In doing so, do not neglect the Such damage is caused not only underside of the car. -
Page 52: Jobs Related To C A Re
Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle Car Wash When washing the car underbody, Seat Belts do not forget to clean the inner Before washing your vehicle, re The webbing must not be treated sides of the wheels. move insect residues. The car with chemical cleaning agents. - Page 53 Quick drying months. Use the appropriate Leather: Wipe leather upholstery is achieved by applying hot air — MERCEDES-BENZ Touch-Up Stick with a damp cloth and dry thor for quick and provisional repairs for example, by using a hair oughly.
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Page 55: Ash Trays
Practical Hints First Aid Kit To remove rear ash tray: Ash trays Push the ash tray down while open The first aid kit is stowed in a To remove front ash tray: ing and remove. cavity in the hat shelf at the rear. Pull ash tray out as far as possible. -
Page 56: Rear Seat Cushion
The jack is designed exclusively weight is placed on the rack. to the stop, press down front edge for jacking up the vehicle at the Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer can onto the support and allow to jack tubes provided on either side give further advice. -
Page 57: Wheels, Tires, Changing Wheels
Rotating, however, should See any MERCEDES-BENZ service Caution: Use longer wheel bolts be carried out before the charac station for information on tested for light alloy rims than those re... -
Page 58: Changing Wheels
Wheels Tires Changing Wheels Observe wheel bolts! For light alloy rims only For steel rims only Changing Wheels 4. Insert the combination wrench even on inclines. Jack up the in one of the trim ring slots and vehicle until the wheel is clear 1. -
Page 59: Tire Pressure
Wheels Tires Changing Wheels 11. Lower car and remove jack. against the wheel flange at this sures specified for summer and Tighten the five bolts evenly by point. Then push the two winter tires as well as for the vary going around the wheel and opposite clips against the rim ing operating conditions. -
Page 60: Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants Etc
Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. down before removing cap. The radiator contains hot water and is under pressure. First turn cap to first notch to relieve excess pressure using a rag. If opened immediately, hot scalding fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure. -
Page 61: Fluid Level - Automatic Transmission
Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. applicable references only if the Check transmission fluid level with the engine idling, parking brake transmission fluid has reached its normal operating temperature of engaged and selector lever in 176° F (80° C). - If, however, the position “... -
Page 62: Electrical System
The electrolyte level must be some the USA. Should additional starting at engine side, proceeding where between the lower and the information be necessary, your upper marking. from inside to outside — MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be happy to offer advice. -
Page 63: Replacing Bulbs
Electrical System Securing nuts for cover Front Lights Replacing Bulbs Securing nuts for turn signal, (Sealed Beam Version — USA To remove, push the bulb in and clearance (standing) and side turn to the left, then lift the bulb out. Specifications, Fog Light) marker light To install, grip the bulb with a... - Page 64 Electrical System Securing screws for sealed- Bulb for turn signal, clearance Tail Light Assembly beam unit retaining ring. (standing) and side marker Remove both knurled nuts in the Loosen securing screws, re light. Loosen fastener (6). Push trunk and pull off lens assembly. move retaining ring and unit.
- Page 65 Electrical System License Plate Lights Courtesy Lights Open trunk lid. Loosen both the To replace the bulb, press courtesy securing screws (1) and take out light slightly towards the left (1), light. lift off at right-hand side (2) and > pull out to the right.
- Page 66 Electrical System Trunk Light Glove Compartment Light The bulb (1) is easily accessible To replace the bulb, pull out light. when the trunk lid (2) is opened.
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Page 67: Emergency Operating Of Sliding Roof
Unlocking of the Fuel Tank Filler Flap Emergency Operating of Sliding Roof If the filler flap cannot be opened If the electric drive fails, the sliding means of adapter (2) and spark when the master lock system is roof can also be moved by hand. plug wrench (3) to move the sliding unlocked, bend aside the covering roof in the desired direction. -
Page 68: Emergency-Starting And Towing The Vehicle
Emergency-starting and Towing the Vehicle Towing eyes are situated under about two minutes in order to positive terminal of car battery and neath the front and rear end on the ensure sufficient oil pressure in the negative ( - ) terminal of the R-H side. -
Page 70: Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants Etc
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Page 71: Identification Plates
Identification Plates Information Tag When ordering spare parts, please Vacuum line routing quote chassis and engine numbers. for emission control system California version Emission Control Tag Black tag: Federal and Canada emission control system. Yellow tag: California emission control system. Emission Control Tag Catalyst Information Certification Tag (left door pillar) -
Page 72: Vehicle Data Cards
Vehicle Data Cards 9072 9073 With your MERCEDES-BENZ you Data card No. 1 bears the key The production data card bears no receive two vehicle data cards number and should on no account key data and is kept in the mainte... -
Page 73: Technical Data
1— 5—3— 6— 2— 4 > quoted data apply only standard vehicle. MERCEDES-BENZ se rvice s ta tio n fo r the co rre s p o n d in g data o f a ll special bodies and special equipment. - Page 74 Technical Data Electrical System Weights ......... See certification tag 3-phase alternator ...... 14V/55A Starter m o to r......12 V/1.4 H.P. Battery ......... 12V/55Ah Main Dimensions 280 E Spark p lu g s see “ last page” Overall vehicle length .. 190.9 ins.
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Page 75: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their Therefore use only brands tested Enquire at your MERCEDES-BENZ respective lubricants must match. and recommended by us. service station. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacity Recommended engine oil Total oil capacity in 7/5.7 US/Imp. - Page 76 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 2.1/1.8 US/Imp. pts. (1.0 I) Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid 3.0/2.5 US/Imp. pts. (1.4 I) Power steering Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 2.1 oz. each, approx. Multipurpose or antifriction Front wheel hubs (60 g each, approx.)
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Page 77: Engine O Ils
For further information, refer recommended brands is available A recommended engine oil may be to “ Safe Driving” . at any MERCEDES-BENZ service used for topping up if the oil level station. drops to the dipstick minimum mark... -
Page 78: Coolants
If antifreeze is not available, add a ensured by this mixture making it corrosion inhibitor to the cooling Any MERCEDES-BENZ service unnecessary to add a corrosion water to ensure proper protection station will readily advise you on inhibitor. -
Page 79: Service-Literature
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 Att: Service Department Tel: 416-425-3550 The above companies will be happy to handle any such requests from customers. - Page 81 Printed In Germany W e reserve the right to modify 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 authorization in writing. ZKD 8.