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Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Turbo Diesel 1982 Owner's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Turbo Diesel 1982 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Mercedes-Benz...
  • Page 2 • have all the m aintenance jobs specified by us carried out at regular intervals by a MERCEDES-BENZ service station. Driving in low tem perature weather, in stop-and-go city traffic and on short hops, and in hilly country as well,...
  • Page 3 300SD- HJRBO DIESEL Type 126 D 1982...
  • Page 5 Y o u have c h o s e n to d riv e a M E R C E D E S -B E N Z , a c a r in w h o s e c o n s tr u c tio n a n d p ro d u c tio n w e ha ve ta k e n g re a t p a in s b e c a u s e w e b e lie v e th a t q u a lity is n o t a m a tte r o f c h a n c e .

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Vehicle Operation This O w ner’s Manual also describes C o n tr o ls ......... optional extras as far as this is Steering L o c k ......Instrum ents and C ontrols . required fo r their operation. Lighting Switch ......
  • Page 8 C ontents Practical Hints Vehicle Care Driving Ash trays ........MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance H o o d ..........S y s te m ........... Rear Seat C u s h io n ......Regular In sp e ctio n s...... Severe Operating C onditions .

  • Page 9: Change

    Contents Technical Data, Fuels, Coolants, Checking Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Lubricants, e tc ........ Engine Oil Level C h e c k Identification P la te s ...... Checking Coolant Level ..Vehicle Operation Vehicle Data Cards ...... Replenishing Coolant ..... Fluid Level —...

  • Page 11: Vehicle Operation

    Vehicle Operation...

  • Page 12: Instrum Ents And C Ontrols

    Instru m e nts and C o n tro ls Switch fo r rear passenger com partm ent lamp For m ore detailed d e scriptions see q u o te d pages. (page 33) Speaker grilles S witch fo r electric sliding roof (page 32) Side ventilation outlets (page 26) S witch fo r hazard warning flasher system Swivelling outlets fo r nonheated fresh air (page 26)
  • Page 13 Instruments and Controls...

  • Page 14: In Strum Ent C Luster

    In strum ent C luster Preglow indicator lamp (yellow) Coolant tem perature gauge (°C) Up to red marking: Maximum perm issible Brake warning lamp (red) com es on if tem perature fo r an antifreeze-blended fill protecting • the parking brake is engaged down to - 30°...
  • Page 15 instrument Cluster...

  • Page 16: Keys Doors

    — fits only the door locks and the MERCEDES-BENZ service stations. If you and keep it in a safe steering lock. This key is intended to the keys are lost, assistance is rather...
  • Page 17 Keys Doors 9517 Opening the Doors Locking and Unlocking of Doors When the rear door plungers are pushed down, the rear doors cannot From o u tsid e : pull handle outw ards (1). From the outside: turn key. be opened from the outside or the From the inside: actuate plunger.

  • Page 18: Master Lock System

    Keys D oors S eats With the master lock system in the Master Lock System locked position, the tru nk lid can also The master lock system locks or be unlocked individually: To do so, unlocks the driver’s door, the other turn the main key to the left as far as it vehicle doors, the fuel tank filler flap will go, then depress the trunk lid lock...

  • Page 19: Safety H E A D Re S Ts

    Seats Note: Detaching headrests: Prior to operating the vehicle, the Pull headrest out to the stop. Release driver should adjust the seat height arrester by depressing release knob for proper vision as well as fore-aft to be felt under the seat back placement and seat back angle to covering material and pull headrest insure adequate control, reach, oper­...

  • Page 20: Orthopaedic Seat Back

    Seats Orthopaedic Seat Back Arm Rest (Front Seats) Note: The arm rest does not suffice as a Turn handwheel (1) to adjust the The arm rest engages in 3 positions. child restraint system . In case of a spinal support. The spinal support Position 1 = arm rest folded up.
  • Page 21 Seats The sw itches fo r the fro n t seats are located at the forward end of the center tray, those fo r the rear seats are accom m odated in the rear doors. Push switch to position 1 = con tin ­ uous operation.

  • Page 22: S Eat Belts

    Seats > • Press latch plate (1) into buckle (2) • The belt m ust be tig h t and m ust be S eat Belts and allow to engage audibly. checked fo r tightness immediately W arning system : after fastening and regularly during •...
  • Page 23 Seats N ote: O peration: No seat belt can be used fo r more The seat belt inertia reel stops the than one person. Belts are not belt from unwinding fu rth e r in case of intended fo r children. vehicle deceleration in any direction or if the belt is pulled out quickly.

  • Page 24: C O Ntrols

    C o ntrols Wiper, windshield washer, headlamp Note: flasher, electric lighter, glove com ­ Do not remove key from steering partm ent lamp, radio, electric seat lock while the vehicle is in motion heater fo r fro n t seats, electrically as this will cause the engagem ent adjustable exterior mirror.

  • Page 25: Lighting Switch

    Controls < Lighting Switch Standing lamps, right Note: Standing lamps, left W ith the steering lock key removed Off-position and the driver’s door open a signal A Turn to position 2 and pull out to 1 Parking lamps (includes side mar­ sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps firs t detent = same as position 2 ker lamps, tail lamps, license plate...

  • Page 26: Combination Switch

    Controls Control fo r windshield washer system When the washer system is sw itched on, the w ipers also operate. 7 W indshield wiper control 0 W indshield w iper sw itched off 1 Interm ittent wiping Normal wiper speed III High wiper speed Hints: If one of the turn signals fails, the turn...

  • Page 27: Cruise Control

    Controls the accelerator. Speed is set by 4 = Resume briefly pushing the sw itch to If the lever is briefly pushed to position “ 1” or “ 2 ” , and the position “ 4 ” when driving at a accelerator can be released.

  • Page 28: A Utom Atic Climate C O N Tr O L

    A u to m a tic C lim a te C o n tro l Levers tow ard left = open. O utlets 6 can be variably opened and closed by tu rn in g of control wheel. Wheel tu rn e d up = open. To ensure efficient operation of the a utom atic climate control system , the air o u tle ts 4, 5 and 6 m ust be kept...
  • Page 29 Autom atic Climate Control Blower Setting Tem perature Selection (° C) Selection fo r blow er settings can be made as The interior tem perature can be adjusted infinitely by fo llo w s : tu rn in g the tem perature selector wheel. The selected tem perature is reached as quickly as possible and Push upper button fo r maximum air supply (6th blower maintained.
  • Page 30 Autom atic Climate Control H EC (ECONOMY) = Economical setting; the air c o n ditioning com pressor stays off. In any other settings, the air conditioning com pressor com es on with ambient tem peratures above + 2 ° C/ 36°...
  • Page 31 Automatic Climate Control Bi-Level This setting is necessary fo r clearing a fogged w indshield. As soon as possible, reset to f | or U . In the heating mode, air is supplied to the windshield, fo o t area, air outlets 5 and 6, and the fro nt doors —...
  • Page 32 A utom atic Climate Control D efrosting The maximum am ount of heated air is directed to the w indshield and side w indow s, regardless of tem perature and blow er speed setting. Im portant! To ensure proper operation of the autom atic climate control system, engage buttons 0 or 0 at least once a month fo r a short period when the outside tem per­...

  • Page 33: Arious Equipm Ent

    Various Equipment Exterior Mirrors Inside Rear View Mirror Front passenger side: Turn key in steering lock to position Driver’s side: The m irror can be tilted to the “ 1” o r “ 2” . The exterior m irror can be anti-glare position by means of the Exterior m irror (2) can be adjusted adjusted by means of the switch.

  • Page 34: Sun Visors

    Various Equipment Sliding Roof Sun Visors Illuminated sun visors: Swing down sun visor. The illumina­ Turn key in steering lock to posi­ To protect against glaring sunlight tion is switched on when the cover is tion “ 2” . from ahead, swing sun visors dow n­ opened.

  • Page 35: Interior Lamps

    Various Equipment Interior Lamps The rear courtesy lamp is sw itched on Heated Rear Window and o ff by the rear d oor conta ct The switch fo r the fro nt lamp has Turn key in steering lock to posi­ sw itches or by the ro cke r sw itch on 3 positions.

  • Page 36: Electric Lighter

    Various Equipment 7 9 5 0 9 Electric Window Lifters then be operated using the sw itches Electric Lighter in the center console. The rear door Key in steering lock position “ 1” Switch group fo r w indow lifters: windows can also be operated using or "...
  • Page 37 Radio Fast tape forward locking b u t­ ic l j b u Cassette eject button [ Cassette door I — sail To turn the radio on o r off, the ignition sw itch m ust be in position “ 1” or “ 2 ” . R —...
  • Page 38 Radio To tune to a station tions received will be selected and An additional fader control, installed locked in. During the next sweep, the in the center console of the car, Stations can be tuned in by using less powerful and during the third allows fo r distribution of the audio autom atic search, direct frequency cycle, also the weak stations will be...
  • Page 39 Radio Direct frequency dialing If, after pressing the function con ­ trol □ , the station seeker bar In order to select a station with a known frequency, select the wave band, press is not activated w ithin eight the function button and then enter the frequency by pressing the A U T O M A T IC seconds, the manual tuning mode is...
  • Page 40 Radio Tape Cassette playback A ccordingly, fo r fast forw ard trans­ Showing the “ o ld ” setting firs t allows port of the tape, press the fast fo r reconsideration of the decision to It is recom m ended to use only good forward button l r r «...
  • Page 41 Radio Note: To display time If, at any time, you w ould like to know the tim e either tim er is set for, This is a 24 hour clock and tim e must Briefly press the call button Q .
  • Page 42 Radio > can be further extended o r re­ • if the antenna sw itch is engaged in Autom atic Antenna tracted to any height by rocking the “ o ff” position, the antenna will The antenna switch can be actuated the switch (not engaging it).

  • Page 43: Driving

    Driving...
  • Page 44 Hood > Notes: Push in safety catches on LH and RH To open, pull hood release handle located on the LH side below the sides of the radiator grille sim ulta­ There is a risk of injury when the hood neously and lift up hood.
  • Page 45 Have the following items checked regularly and prior to any long trip Fuel Supply For w inter and sum m er operation diesel fuels refer to “ Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. and last page". Tire Pressure For tire pressure table refer to fuel filler flap or last page.

  • Page 46: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake Starting and Turning off the Engine A m bien t Tem perature exceeding 0° C / + 32° F: Turn key in steering lock clockwise to the stop. As long as the key is held against the stop the starter remains engaged.
  • Page 47 “ 0 " and remove only when the vehicle recom m end to have a coolant prehea­ Observe the oil pressure gauge has stopped. te r installed. Every MERCEDES-BENZ immediately after starting. In a very service station will readily advise you Should the engine continue to o per­...

  • Page 48: Starting And Shifting G E A Rs

    S ta rtin g and S hiftin g Gears Warm up the engine sm oothly. Do not Hint place full load on the engine until the When parking the vehicle o r if w orking operating tem perature has been on the vehicle with the engine reached.
  • Page 49 Starting and Shifting Gears Selector lever positions brakes are released, the vehicle and descents. As the transm is­ can be moved freely (pushed, sion shifts up to 3rd gear only, The automatic gear shifting process towed or tow -started). Do not this position perm its the utiliza­...

  • Page 50: Safe Driving

    Safe Driving Starting and Shifting Gears positions “ S ” or “ L " early enough to Power assistance: Maneuvering maintain engine RPMs w ithin best Do not attem pt to move or coast the To maneuver in a restricted area, e.g. torque range.
  • Page 51 You should pay particular attention to to switch off the engine right away but MERCEDES-BENZ service station. the condition of the road as soon as to drive on fo r some tim e so the air...

  • Page 52: Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp

    , the coolant only starts boiling BENZ. to an extent that the safety is at a tem perature of approx. 125° C/ Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will substantially impaired. 257° F with an antifreeze-blended provide you with additional inform a­...
  • Page 53 MERCEDES-BENZ te ch n ­ Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is icians. The adjustm ents o f the engine not recom m ended to brake the should not be altered in any way.
  • Page 54 Have your car winterized in a tem perature. A well charged bat­ w heels are locked fo r no m ore than MERCEDES-BENZ service station tery ensures that the engine can fractions of a second as otherwise the before the onset of winter.
  • Page 55 Tire chains can only be used on the Abroad, too, there is a w idely-spread autom atic high altitude correction driving wheels. Use only chains MERCEDES-BENZ service netw ork at device. tested and recom m ended by us. Any your disposal. If you travel into areas...

  • Page 57: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care...

  • Page 58: Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System

    Any MERCEDES-BENZ service sta­ the maintenance booklet. We would also like to draw your tion will be pleased to give you expert...

  • Page 59: Autom Atic Transmission - Fluid And Filter C H A N G E

    MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance System Spare Parts Service Engine Oil Change and Filter Automatic-Transmission — All MERCEDES-BENZ service sta­ Change Fluid and Filter Change tions maintain a stock of original spare parts required fo r maintenance To be carried out every 8000 km / To be carried out every 48 000 km / and repair work.

  • Page 60: Cleaning And Care Of The Vehicle

    You should check your vehicle from to a great amount of varying external tim e to time fo r stone chipping or w ith your local MERCEDES-BENZ other damage. Any damage should be dealership fo r recom m ended brands).

  • Page 61: Jobs Related To C A R E

    Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle Car Wash Tar Stains clear, lukewarm water and soap. Do not dry the w ebbing at tem peratures Quickly remove tar stains before they Before washing your vehicle, remove above 80° C /1760 F or in direct dry and become more difficu lt to insect residues.
  • Page 62 If possible, clean w heels once a week doubt, please consult your with lukewarm water and autosham ­ MERCEDES-BENZ service station. poo. Use an ample supply of water. Paintwork Do not apply wax if your car is parked...

  • Page 63: Practical Hints

    Practical Hints...

  • Page 64: Ash Trays

    Practical Hints 9240 Rear Seat Cushion To remove rear ash tray: Ash trays Push the ash tray down while opening Removal: Press unlocking buttons 1 Removal, front: and remove. (left and right) outw ards while slightly Pull ash tray out to the stop, lift up To install ash tray: lifting the fro n t corner of the rear seat insert and remove.

  • Page 65: Bleeding The Fuel System

    Practical Hints 9059 Bleeding the Fuel System First, fill fuel tank with fuel. Then Turning off Engine Manually operate prim er pump until the by­ A com pletely bled fuel system is If the engine continues operating in pass valve on the injection pump imperative fo r perfect engine opera­...

  • Page 66: First Aid Kit

    Note: excessive w eight is placed on the The jack is designed exclusively fo r rack. Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer jacking up the vehicle at the jack can give further advice. tubes provided on either side of the vehicle.

  • Page 67: Wheels Tires Changing Wheels

    The wheels can be rotated according See any MERCEDES-BENZ service before a tire is mounted. Remove to the degree of tire wear while station fo r inform ation on tested and burrs, if there are any.

  • Page 68: Changing Wheels

    Wheels Tires Changing Wheels Changing Wheels 1. Depress parking brake pedal. 5. Clean jack supporting tube, if Note: > necessary. Jack tubes are behind It m ust be ensured that light alloy 2. Move selector lever to position “ P” . the front wheel housings and in rims are not dropped on their 3.

  • Page 69: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Wheels Tires Changing Wheels 10. Lower car and remove jack. Tire Inflation Pressure perm issible. The ride of the vehicle, Tighten the five bolts evenly by however, will become som ewhat A table (see fuel filler flap or last going around the wheel and harder.

  • Page 70: Checking Fuels, Coolants

    Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Engine Oil Level Check The vehicle should be Wipe dipstick before any oil level parked on level ground and measurement. To determ ine the oil 1 Dipstick the oil level m ust be som e­ level, check both sides of the f o .

  • Page 71: Checking Coolant Level

    Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Checking Coolant Level Replenishing Coolant The coolant level can be checked If a small amount of coolant has to be visually at the transparent coolant added (due to evaporation of water), reservoir. plain water can be added. If a larger quantity of coolant has to To check the coolant level, the vehicle be added, a 50/50 m ixture o f water...

  • Page 72: Fluid Level

    C hecking Fuels C oolants L u brica n ts etc. Check transm ission fluid level with The maximum and minimum oil level m arks on the dipstick are applicable the engine idling, parking brake references only if the transm ission engaged and selector lever in posi­...

  • Page 73: Electrical System

    Electrical System Fuses m ust not be repaired or If battery acid is to be extracted for bridged. battery diagnosis purposes, perforate the diaphragm with the hydrom eter or Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box the tube attached to it. (observe amperage and co lo r code).

  • Page 74: Replacing Bulbs

    Electrical System 9 4 2 6 6 Securing screw fo r cover of Headlamp Unit Replacing Bulbs sealed-beam unit/halogen and 1 Headlamp vertical aiming screw Only handle new bulbs fo r headlamps fog lamp and tail lamps with tissue paper or 2 Headlamp horizontal aiming 7 Sealed-beam unit/halogen similar.
  • Page 75 Electrical System Replacing Bulbs: Bulbs fo r turn signal, standing, side marker and parking lamps (11): Turn lamp holder with bulb to the left and remove. Depress bulb, turn to the left and take out. Sealed-beam Unit/Halogen (7): Loosen securing screw (5) and pull housing out of bracket.
  • Page 76 Electrical System Interior Lamps Trunk Lamp Glove Compartment Lamp To replace the bulb, lift off fro n t lamp Trunk lamp (1) is easily accessible To replace the bulb, pull out lamp. at RH side, pull it out and open when trunk lid (2) is open.

  • Page 77: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof Unlocking the Fuel Filler Flap In order to renew or release frozen w indshield wiper blades, the w ind­ shield wiper arms can be pulled out of their recess by hand. Sufficient force must be applied to overcom e spring resistance.

  • Page 78: Jump Starting

    Tow-starting and Towing the Vehicle Jump Starting • Start engine as normal. If the battery is discharged the engine can be started with jum ber cables • A fter the engine has started, firs t (minimum lead cross section is remove jum per cables from the 35 mm2) and the (12 V) battery of negative battery term inals and...
  • Page 79 Tow-starting and Towing the Vehicle As soon as the engine has started, Towing a Vehicle Please keep in mind that considerably more effort is necessary to steer and immediately return se lecto r lever to The vehicle may be tow ed with the brake the car while the engine is not “...

  • Page 81: Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants Etc

    Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc.

  • Page 82: Identification Plates

    Identification Plates When ordering spare parts, please quote chassis and engine numbers. Emission C ontrol Tag Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing Certification Tag Chassis No. fo r emission control system (left door pillar) Engine No. Emission Control Tag Identification Tag Catalyst Information Body No.

  • Page 83: Vehicle Data Cards

    Data card No. 1 bears the key num ber and should on no account be left in the vehicle. Submit this card to your MERCEDES-BENZ service station to request a replacement key in case of loss. Data card No. 2 bears no key data and is kept in the maintenance booklet.

  • Page 84: Technical Data

    Technical Data 300 SD-TURBO DIESEL Transmission T y p e ........... (126 120)1 D e s ig n .......... A utom atic four-speed torque-converter Engine transm ission 617.951 Engine ty p e ......Diesel fo u r stroke W ork cycle ......Steering System No.
  • Page 85 Technical Data B u lb s ......... W e ig h ts ......... See certification tag High and low b e a m s ....Sealed beam / Halogen Main Dimensions Turn signal, standing, side Overall vehicle le n g th 5145 mm/202.5 in marker and parking lamps, f r o n t ...........

  • Page 86: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc

    Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle com ponents and their re- Therefore use only brands tested and Enquire at your MERCEDES-BENZ spective lubricants m ust match. recom m ended by us. service station. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. R ecom m ended engine oil Total oil capacity in 7.5 1/7.9 US qt...
  • Page 87 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Rear axle 1.0 1/1.1 US qt Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90 A ccelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid Power steering 1.2 1/1.3 US qt A utom atic transm ission fluid (ATF) 60 g each approx.

  • Page 88: Engine O Ils

    1300— 1600 km /800— 1000 miles. Engine oils are specifically tested fo r factory or in a MERCEDES-BENZ their suitability in our engines. There­ service station. This oil is specially Brake Fluid fore, use only engine oils recom ­...

  • Page 89: Diesel Fuels

    Fuels C oo la nts Lu brica nts etc. tios shown refer to the total mixture. Engine power may drop according to Diesel Fuels We recom m end not to exceed the the proportion of kerosene. For this Use only comm ercially available vehi­ m ixture ratio, dependent on prevailing reason, keep percentage of kerosene cular diesel fuels No.

  • Page 90: Coolants

    1 % tested fo r MERCEDES-BENZ vehi­ w ater mixture offering pro tectio n to (10 cm3/l) of a recom m ended co rro ­...

  • Page 91: Service L Ite Ra Ture

    Service L ite ra ture C ustom ers who are interested in ordering service literature for their vehicles are advised to co nta ct our subsidiaries in the U.S. o r Canada at the follow ing addresses, respectively fo r U.S.A.: M ercedes-B enz of N.A.
  • Page 94 P rin te d in G erm a n y W e re se rve th e rig h t to m o d ify th e te c h n ic a l d e ta ils o f th e v e h ic le as g iven in the data a nd illu s tra tio n s o f th is O w n e r's M anual (s.e .e .o ).
  • Page 95 The last page What you should know at the gas station • Fuel: Diesel fuels acc. to ASTM D 975, grades 1 and 2 as well as V V-F-800a grades 1 and 2. Fuel tank capacity approx. 77 I/20.3 US gal, this includes a approx. 12.5 I/3.3 US gal reserve Only fill fuel tank until the discharge nozzle unit cuts out —...
  • Page 96 Stuttgart-Untertuerkheim Daimler-Benz AG Zentralkundendienst 126 584 36 96 Bestell Nr. 6550529713 USA-Ausgabe B 1982...

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