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Mercedes-Benz 300TD 1980 Owner's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 300TD 1980 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Drive Sensibly-S ave Fuel Fuel consumption depends to a great extent on driving habits and operating conditions. In order to save fuel you should: • ensure that tire pressures are correct • not carry unnecessary loads • remove ski racks or roof-mounted luggage racks when not in use •...
  • Page 3 3 0 0 T D S2X? Mercedes-Benz Type 123 T 1980...
  • Page 5 You have chosen to drive a MERCEDES-BENZ, 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 experience with a MERCEDES, maybe this is your first car from the DAIMLER-BENZ com pany.
  • Page 6 Contents Heated Rear Window ... Vehicle Operation This Owner’s Manual also describes Electric Window L ifte r s optional extras as far as an intro­ Instruments and C o n tro ls Stowage Space below duction on their handling is required. Instrument Cluster .......

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Checking Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc......Vehicle Operation Engine Oil Level Check ..Replenishing Coolant .... Vehicle Care Fluid Level — Automatic Transmission ......MERCEDES-BENZ Main­ Reservoirs for Window tenance System ......Washing Systems ....Driving Severe Operating Electrical System ....... Conditions ......
  • Page 9 Vehicle Operation...
  • Page 10 Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see quoted pages. 1 Speaker grilles Switch for rear window wiper (page 25) Swivelling side ventilation outlets (page 27) Switch for automatic antenna (page 37) 3 Parking brake release knob (page 42) Switch for heated rear window (page 32) Hood lock release handle (page 40) Parking brake pedal (page 42) Automatic climate control (page 27)
  • Page 11 Instruments and Controls...
  • Page 12 In stru m e n t C luster Knob for instrument lamps and trip 1 Coolant temperature gauge (° C) odometer Up to red marking: Maximum permissible Rotate knob: instrument lamps are temperature for an antifreeze-blended fill infinitely variable protecting down to -30° C /-22° F Depress knob: trip odometer is turned back Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow) Fuel reserve for approx.
  • Page 13 I n s t r u m e n t s ^ BRAKE...
  • Page 14 Keys Doors Master Key — square-headed — Opening the Doors Unlocking fits all locks on the car. Locking Side door From outside: pull handle (1). The rear doors and the tailgate can­ Supplementary Key — rounded From inside: pull handle in door trim not be opened from the outside or head —...
  • Page 15 Keys Doors Tailgate To close the tailgate, take hold of Note: grabstrip and press down. Lock tailgate prior to washing the ve­ Only drive with the tailgate closed as The rear compartm ent light will be hicle in an automatic car wash. The otherwise exhaust fumes may enter switched off by the contact switch only washing brush could otherwise cause...
  • Page 16 Keys Doors Master Lock System With the master lock system engaged The master lock system operates on the safety plungers of the front pas­ vacuum generated by the engine. A The master lock system will lock or reservoir allows the master lock sys­ senger door, the rear doors and the unlock the vehicle doors and the tank tailgate can also be actuated manual­...
  • Page 17 Seats < driving, return backrest to upright cradle behind the seat occupant’s Adjustment of Driver’s Seat and position and push seat back. head. Both the inside and outside Front Passenger Seat Replace headrest. rear view m irrors should then be Forward and backward adjustement: adjusted for adequate rearward lift handle (1);...
  • Page 18 Seats Height adjustment: Press headrest slightly forward (1) and reset upward or downward. Detaching front seat headrests: Pull headrests up to the stop. Release arrester by depressing locking knob (2) to be felt under the backrest cov­ ering material below the LH headrest post and pull up headrest holding it by the LH headrest post (viewed in driving direction).
  • Page 19 Seats Fastening of front and rear outer Fastening of rear center belt Operation of belts with seat belts (with inertia reel): (without inertia reel): inertia reel: • Pull belt with tongue (1) across • Pull belt across the lap. It must The safety belt inertia reel stops the shoulder and lap.
  • Page 20 Seats > Note: No safety belt can be used for more than one person. Belts are not in­ tended for children. After an accident, inspect the safety belts and replace them, if required. The belt anchors in the vehicle should also be checked.
  • Page 21 Seats Rear Seat Bench Push button (1), slip your fingers into Further enlargement of the cargo recess (2) and position seat cushion space: To enlarge the cargo space the rear vertically (push front seats forward Remove vertical seat cushion. To do seat bench can be folded over.
  • Page 22 Seats When installing the seat cushion, be Split Version: Notes: sure both hinges are engaged. It must be ensured that With a split rear seat bench installed, In addition, when transporting ex­ the left or right section or both sec­ •...
  • Page 23 Seats < Folding Seat Bench Swing up handle (1) and lift up back­ Note: rest. The handle must engage above If the folding seat bench is occupied, To enlarge the seating area the folding bracket (2). the rear seat bench must be equipped seat bench can be unfolded.
  • Page 24 C o ntrols Preglowing and driving position. Starting: continue turning key clockwise to the stop. The starter is engaged when the key is press­ ed against the stop. The starter nonrepeat unit requires the key to be returned to position “ 0" prior to a new starting attempt.
  • Page 25 Controls Lighting Switch Standing lamps, right Note: With the steering lock key removed Standing lamps, left Off-position and the driver’s door open a signal A Turn to position 2 and pull out to Parking lamps (includes side sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps first detent = same as position 2 marker lamps, tail lamps, license are not switched off (standing lamps...
  • Page 26 C ontrols Control for windshield washer system When the washer system is switched on, the wipers also operate 7 Windshield wiper control Windshield wiper switched off Intermittent wiping Normal wiper speed High wiper speed Hints: Tooperate theturn signals, move the If one of the turn signals fails, the turn Combination Switch combination switch past the point of...
  • Page 27 Controls the accelerator. Speed is set by briefly pushing the switch to position “ 1” or “ 2” , and the ac­ celerator can be released. The speed can be increased (e.g. for passing) by using the acceler­ ator. As soon as the accelerator is released, the previously set speed will be resumed auto­...
  • Page 28 Controls Resume Important: Position “ Resume” should be en­ If the lever is briefly pushed to gaged only if the driver is fully aware Please do not use the cruise con­ position "4 ” when driving at a of the previously set speed and trol if traffic conditions do not speed exceeding approximately wishes to resume this particular pre­...
  • Page 29 Autom atic Climate Control 6 “ DEF” button 1 Temperature selector wheel 9 Swivelling outlets for side ventilation 7 Refrigerant compressor switch 2 “ OFF" button Turn right = open 3 “ AUTO-LO" button 8 Swivelling outlets for cooled air Turn left = closed Turn right = open 4 “...
  • Page 30 Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control is de­ Normally only one adjustment engine cooling water is slightly signed to maintain the desired tem­ is necessary for the entire year. warmed up. Only then will perature in the vehicle interior. Heat­ If required to be altered, only warm air enter the interior of ing, cooling and air distribution (top,...
  • Page 31 Autom atic Climate Control 4 “ AUTO-HI” button: 6 “ DEF” button: Fresh air enters the vehicle through the openings in front of the wind­ Fast heating or cooling of For iced-up windows. shield (keep free of snow) and is vehicle interior.
  • Page 32 Various Equipment Interior Lamps Rear passenger compartment lamp: Sliding Roof Push button (1) to switch lamp on, The switch for the front lamp has To release, swing down locking push once more to switch off. lever and turn by half a revolution 3 positions.
  • Page 33 Various Equipment 8 6 4 0 Inside Rear View M irror Sun Visor Outside Rear View M irror The m irror can be tilted to the anti­ To protect against sunlight from Outside rear view m irror (2) can be randomly adjusted from inside by dazzle position by means of the lever ahead, fold the sun visor downwards.
  • Page 34 Various Equipment A heavy load is imposed on the Heated Rear Window Electric Lighter battery due to the high power Turn key in steering lock to posi­ Key in steering lock position requirement. For this reason, switch „ r , or „2„ tion “...
  • Page 35 Various Equipment Electric Window Lifters The electric window lifters can only panel as long as the safety switch “ S” be operated with the steering lock in in the center console is depressed. Switch group for window lifters: position “ 2” . All four windows can If the safety switch is not depressed, 1 front, left then be operated using the switches...
  • Page 36 Various Equipment Twin-reel Spring Blind as Luggage is opened the blind is lifted up with it Cover and for Passenger Protection so that it need not be wound up for loading or unloading the vehicle. The twin-reel spring blind is mounted on the backrest of the rear seat and Passenger protection: can also be used with the backrest...
  • Page 37 9 Fast rewind 10 Cassette slot For control location, refer to the illustration on the type of radio installed in your MERCEDES-BENZ. The radio can only be operated with the ignition key in the 8 8 5 4 number “ 1” or “ 2” position.
  • Page 38 Radio Operating the automatic tuning bar Station Tuning On-Off/Volume again causes the tuner to resume its First, select desired band by Turn knob (1) clockwise to switch search function. When the end of the pressing one of the AM or FM radio on and to increase volume.
  • Page 39 Radio • if the antenna switch is the signal as well as strong signal engaged in the “ off” position, overloading or capture. the antenna will not extend or Lowering the antenna height in will retract completely. strong signal areas may eliminate The height of the antenna can many of the resulting problems and restore good tone quality.
  • Page 40 Radio music through the unique com bi­ When the cassette is ejected, the Your radio is equipped with a spe- unit will automatically switch to cially designed Stereo Decoder nation of all the features of an radio reception. which automatically switches the automatic signalseeking stereo radio from stereo to mono recep­...
  • Page 41 Driving...
  • Page 42 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 hood Pull lever (1) under the LH side of hood (windshield wiper arms must is open and the engine is running.
  • Page 43 Have the follow ing items checked regularly and prior to any long trip Fuel Supply For winter and summer operation diesel fuels refer to “ Fuels, Coolants, Lubri­ cants, etc. and last page” . Tire Pressure For tire pressure table refer to fuel filler flap or last page.
  • Page 44 Parking Brake Starting and Turning off the Engine 8 8 0 7 Engage parking brake or service Turn key in steering lock to posi­ Depress parking brake pedal. When the steering lock key is in brake before starting the engine. tion “...
  • Page 45 Starting and Turning off the Engine Idle Speed Adjustment: Turning off Turn key clockwise to the stop to start the engine. Release key only when Turn idle speed adjuster clockwise Turn key in steering lock to posi­ the engine fires regularly. until the engine will just run smoothly.
  • Page 46 Starting and Shifting Gears Test the service brake shortly after Starting driving off. Shift selector lever to the desired Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not driving position only when theengine place full load on the engine until the is idling and the service brake is operating temperature has been applied.
  • Page 47 Starting and Shifting Gears except when the vehicle is in Selector lever positions throttle, 2nd gear covers a wider danger of skidding (e.g. on icy speed range than with the selec­ The automatic gear shifting pro­ roads). See page 50. tor lever in position “...
  • Page 48 Safe Driving Starting and Shifting Gears Maneuvering Always drive according to the lever to positions “ S” or “ L” early rule “ Safety first” . The com fort­ enough to maintain engine RPMs To maneuver in restricted area, able ride of the vehicle may easily within best torque range.
  • Page 49 Have all inspections of and work on You should pay particular attention After hard braking it is advisable the brake system carried out by a to the condition of the road as not to switch off the engine right MERCEDES-BENZ service station.
  • Page 50 MERCEDES-BENZ. tent that the safety is substantially 125° C / 257° F with an antifreeze- Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will impaired. blended coolant fill protecting provide you with additional infor­ down to -30° C / -22° F (see also Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp mation.
  • Page 51 “ S” or “ L” only at moderate be carried out regularly according speeds (for hill driving). to MERCEDES-BENZ servicing requirements. For details refer to After 1500 km / 1000 miles speeds Owner’s Emission Control and may gradually be increased to the Maintenance Manual.
  • Page 52 Have your car winterized in a steerability of the vehicle is lost. low ambient temperatures. MERCEDES-BENZ service station • Tires: For the cold season we Thawing salts and water can adverse­ before the onset of winter.

  • Page 53: Device

    The engine is equipped with an Abroad, too, there is a widely- the driving wheels. Use only chains automatic high altitude correction spread MERCEDES-BENZ service tested and recommended by us. device. network at your disposal. If you Any MERCEDES-BENZ service...

  • Page 55: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care...

  • Page 56: Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System

    We would also like to draw your e.g. order from your MERCEDES-BENZ attention to the hints contained in service station. • the front axle brake linings...

  • Page 57: Engine Oil Change And Filter Change

    Engine Oil Change and Filter Change Autom atic Transmission — All MERCEDES-BENZ service Fluid and Filter Change stations store the MERCEDES-BENZ To be carried out every 8000 km / original spare parts required for 5000 miles, but at least once a year To be carried out every 48 000 km / maintenance and repair work.

  • Page 58: Cleaning And Care Of The Vehicle

    Such damage is caused not only You can obtain MB car-care products extreme and varying climatic condi­ In doing so, do not neglect the under­ at every MERCEDES-BENZ service tions, but also by air pollution, road side of the car. A prerequisite for a station.

  • Page 59: Jobs Related To Care

    C leaning and Care of the V ehicle Car Wash Clean windshield wiper blades with fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe a clean cloth and washing solution. with a cloth moistened in luke­ Do not wash the car in the sun. Spray Replace blades once or twice a warm solution.
  • Page 60 To remove stubborn marks, use months. Use the appropriate polish or paint cleaner and apply with MERCEDES-BENZ Touch-Up Stick buffing cloth or a soft cloth. for quick and provisional repairs of minor paint damage.

  • Page 61: Practical Hints

    Practical Hints...

  • Page 62: Ash Trays

    Practical Hints To remove rear ash tray: Ash trays Push the ash tray down while To remove front ash tray: opening and remove. Pull ash tray out as far as possible. Push down the spring (1) in the To install ash tray: center and remove ash tray.

  • Page 63: Bleeding The Fuel System

    Practical Hints After refueling, start the engine, engaging the starter for about 20 seconds until all the trapped air has been evacuated. With a poorly charged battery the system must be bled manually. Operate the prim er pump until the injection pump overflow valve opens (rattling noise audible).

  • Page 64: Jack, Vehicle Tools, First Aid Kit

    Practical Hints Jack, Vehicle Tools, First Aid Kit Spare Wheel Note: The spare wheel is located in the car­ Jack, vehicle tools and first aid kit The jack is designed exclusively for go space on the LH side behind the are stowed in the cargo space on the jacking up the vehicle at the jack RH side behind the panel.

  • Page 65: Wheels, Tires, Changing Wheels

    Rotating, however, should be carried See any MERCEDES-BENZ service out before the characteristic tire Caution: Use longer wheel bolts for station for information on tested wear pattern (shoulder wear on front...

  • Page 66: Changing Wheels

    Wheels Tires Changing Wheels Observe wheel bolts! For forged light alloy rims only For light alloy disc rims and steel rims only 9 1 0 3 8. Then back out the wheel bolts. Changing Wheels 5. Using the combination wrench, Protect bolt threads from dirt loosen but do not yet remove 1.

  • Page 67: Tire Pressure

    Wheels Tires Changing Wheels 11. Lower car and remove jack. opposite clips against the rim sures specified for summer and Tighten the five bolts evenly and seat the hub cap by firmly winter tires as well as for the vary­ by going around the wheel and striking it towards the valve ing operating conditions.

  • Page 68: Checking Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc

    Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Engine Oil Level Check The vehicle should be parked For viscosity and capacity, see “ Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc., and last on level ground and the oil Dipstick level must be somewhere page” . Oil filler hole between the lower and the upper mark on dipstick (1);...

  • Page 69: Replenishing Coolant

    Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Replenishing Coolant First turn cap to first notch to relieve If a small amount of coolant has to be excess pressure using a rag. If added (due to evaporation of water), The coolant level must reach: opened immediately, hot scalding plain water can be added.

  • Page 70: Fluid Level - Automatic Transmission

    Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Check transmission fluid level with applicable references only if the transmission fluid has reached its the engine idling, parking brake en­ normal operating temperature of gaged and selector lever in posi­ 80° C / 176° F. tion “...

  • Page 71: Reservoirs For Window Washing Systems

    Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Reservoirs for Window The reservoir for the rear window Replenishing reservoir: Washing Systems washing system is located behind the Replenish with water blended with panel on the RH side in the cargo windshield detergent. Testfunction of The reservoir for the windshield space.

  • Page 72: Electrical System

    Electrical System Fog lamp Replacing Bulbs Headlamp Aiming Correct headlamp aiming is of par­ Turn signal, parking, side To remove, push the bulb in and amount importance to the road­ marker and standing lamp turn to the left, then lift the bulb worthiness of the car.
  • Page 73 Electrical System 8 8 8 2 Securing screws for sealed- the wide lug and pull out. beam unit retaining ring. Depress bulb, turn to the left Loosen securing screws, re­ and take out. When installing move retaining ring and unit. the bulb holder, the lugs must Pull off connector.
  • Page 74 E le c tric a l System Glove Com partment Lamp Courtesy Lamps License Plate Lamps To replace the bulb, pull out lamp. To replace the bulb, press courtesy Loosen both the securing screws (1) lamp slightly towards the left (1), and take out lamp.

  • Page 75: Fuses

    Electrical System Fuses must be replaced, not re­ The battery is filled to the maximum paired or bridged. level when the water level in the cell filling chamber stops going down. Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box (observe amperage and color If battery acid is to be extracted code).

  • Page 76: Tow-Starting And Towing The Vehicle

    Tow-starting and Towing the Vehicle For a new starting attempt, tow-start Towing eyes are situated underneath transmission — or 50 km /h / 30 mph the vehicle for some time again with thefrontand rearendontheR H side. — warm transmission — keep on the selector lever in position “...

  • Page 77: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Unlocking of the Filler Flap If the battery is discharged the engine • Start engine as normal. can be started with jum per cables • After the engine has started, first (minimum lead cross section is remove jum per cables from the 35 mm2) and the (12 V) battery of negative battery terminals and another vehicle.

  • Page 79: Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants Etc

    Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc.

  • Page 80: Identification Plates

    Identification Plates Information Tag When ordering spare parts, please California version quote chassis and engine numbers. Vacuum line routing for emission control system Emission Control Tag Black tag: Federal and Canada emission control system Yellow tag: California emission control system Emission Control Tag Catalyst Information Certification Tag...

  • Page 81: Vehicle Data Cards

    Data card No. 1 bears the key processing of the order. number 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.

  • Page 82: Technical Data

    Technical Data Transmission T y p e .......... 300 TD (123 190)' Design Automatic four-speed torque-converter Engine transmission Engine ty p e ......Steering System Work cycle ......Diesel four stroke No. of cylinders ........Design ........Power steering B o r e ..90.9 mm/3.58 in Stroke ........
  • Page 83 Technical Data Bulbs ........12 V Main Dimensions High and low beams ..... Sealed beam Overall vehicle length ... 4848 mm/190.9 in Fog lamps Overall vehicle width ..... 1786 m m / 70.3 in Turn signal, clearance and Overall height (curb condition) 1470 m m / 57.9 in side marker lamps, front .

  • Page 84: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc

    Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their Therefore useonly brandstested and Enquire at your MERCEDES-BENZ respective lubricants must match. recommended by us. service station. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Total oil capacity in 6.5 I / 7 US qt...
  • Page 85 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid Power steering Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 1.4 I / 3 US pt Multipurpose or antifriction 60 g each, approx. Front wheel hubs bearing grease 2.1 oz each, approx. Multipurpose or lubrication grease Grease nipples Door locks...

  • Page 86: Engine Oils

    Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Brake Fluid the factory or in a MERCEDES-BENZ Engine Oils service station. This oil is specially Brake fluid should be changed Engine oils are specifically tested developed for the specific operating once a year, preferably in spring.

  • Page 87: Diesel F U E Ls

    Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Diesel Fuels Engine power may drop according to The following table can be used as a the proportion of supplementary fuel reference, if it becomes necessary to Use only commercially available add kerosene to No. 2-D diesel fuel. For this reason, keep percentage of vehicular diesel fuels No.

  • Page 88: Coolants

    The coolant remains in the cooling ature gauge in the instrument cluster system all year round and must be out only at each MERCEDES-BENZ may still be below the red mark. renewed after 2 years at the latest. maintenance service.

  • Page 89: Service Literature

    Customers who are interested in ordering service literature for their vehicles are advised to contact our subsidiaries in the U.S. or Canada at the following addresses, respectively for U.S.A.: Mercedes-Benz of N.A. Inc. One Mercedes Drive P.O. Box 350 Montvale, New Jersey 07645...
  • Page 90 Printed in Germany 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 ve h ic le as g iv e n in th e d a ta a nd illu s tra tio n s o f th is O w n e r’s M a n u a l (s.e.e.o.).
  • Page 91 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 VV-F-800 a grades 1 and 2. Fuel tank capacity approx. 70 1/18.5 US gal, this includes a 11 I/2.9 US gal reserve.
  • Page 92 Daimler-Benz AG Stuttgart-Untertuerkheim Zentralkundendienst 123 584 30 97 6500 5117 USA-Ausgabe B 1980...

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