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Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz 230 1978
- Page 4 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 matter of chance. Perhaps you have already had experience with a MERCEDES, maybe this is your first car from the DAIMLER-BENZ company.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Vehicle Operation Driving This Owner’s M anual also describes optional extras as far as Instruments and C o n tro ls Hood ..........38 an introduction on th eir handling Regular Inspections ....39 Instrum ent C lu s te r ....... 10 is required. - Page 6 Contents Electrical System ....... 65 Vehicle Care Fuses ........65 MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance Battery ........System ......... 52 Vehicle Operation Spark P lu g s ......65 Severe Operating C onditions 52 Replacing B u lb s ..... 66 Engine Oil Change and Filter Emergency Operating of Change ........
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Page 8: Vehicle Operation
Vehicle Operation... -
Page 9: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see quoted pages. 16 A ir conditioner tem perature switch (page 28) 1 Speaker grilles 2 Swivelling side ventilation outlets (page 26) 17 Control of e lectrically operated sliding roof (page 24) 3 Parking brake release knob (page 40) 18 Switch fo r heated rear w indow (page 23) 4 Hood lock release handle (page 38) 19 A ir distribution lever (page 26) - Page 10 Instruments and Controls...
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Page 11: Instrum Ent Cluster
Instrum ent Cluster 10 Seat belt warning C oolant tem perature gauge (° F) Red m arking: Maximum perm issible tem perature fo r an antifreeze-blended fill protecting down to —22° F (—30° C) Knob for clock adjustm ent (press in fo r adjustments) Fuel gauge w ith reserve warning light (red) Fuel reserve fo r approx. -
Page 13: Keys Doors
Keys Doors > 88916 Opening the Doors When the rear door plunger's are 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: Master Lock System
Keys Doors Master Lock System The trunk lid can also be unlocked To reverse this, turn trunk lock separately by turning master key counterclockw ise back to hori The master lock system sim ultane counterclockw ise to the stop. Push zontal position of the tum bler ously locks or unlocks together the trunk lock button in with... -
Page 15: Seats
Seats forw ardm ost positions and headrest removed. For driving, return seat > rearwards and backrest to upright position. Replace headrest. Note: Prior to operating the vehicle, the d river should adjust the seat height fo r proper vision as well as fore-aft placem ent and seat back angle to insure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. -
Page 16: Safety Headrest
Seats Safety Headrest by depressing a button to be felt Arm Rest (Rear Seat) underthe backrest covering material. Adjust headrest to support the A center arm rest is provided in the Front seats: button below L/H back of the head at the level of rear seat w hich can be pulled out headrest post (2). -
Page 17: Safety Belts
Seats Fastening of front and outer rear Fastening of rear center seat belt Safety Belts (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: Note: The belt anchors in the vehicle should also be checked. The safety belt inertia reel stops No safety belt can be used fo r more the belt from unwinding further in than one person. Belts are not Renew damaged belt webbing.
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Page 19: Controls
Controls Notes: The follow ing items can be operated with the key in steering lock position “ 1” : Wipers, windshield washer, headlight flasher, electric lighter, glove com partm ent light, radio, e lectric seat heater for front seats. The power supply to the standing lights is disrupted if the key in the steering lock is in position “... -
Page 20: Light Switch
Controls Light Switch Standing lights, right Note: Standing lights, left W ith the steering lock key removed Off-position and the driver’s door or the front Parking lights (includesside mar Turn to position 2 and pull out passenger’s door open a signal ker lights, tail lights, license plate to first detent = same as sounds if the vehicle’s exterior... -
Page 21: Combination Switch
Controls C ontrol fo r w indshield washer system When the washer system is switched on, the wipers also operate W indshield w iper control 0 W indshield w iper switched off 1 Interm ittent wiping II Normal w iper speed III High wiper speed Hints: If one of the turn signals fails,... -
Page 22: Cruise Control
Controls the accelerator. Speed is set by 4 = Resume briefly pushing the switch 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 23: Various Equipment
Various Equipment 8643 8 )8640 Inside rea rvie w m irror: Rear View Mirrors Interior Lights M irror housing can be randomly Three sw itching positions are pro Outside rear view m irror: adjusted. In addition m irror proper vided fo r the reading light switch Outside rear view m irror (2) can be can be dimmed by means of lever on the w indshield upper frame. -
Page 24: Sun Visor
Various Equipment requirement. For this reason, switch off the heated rear w indow as soon as it is demisted or defrosted. It is cut out autom atically after 30 minutes at the latest. First of all, however, clear heavy layers of ice or snow. -
Page 25: Electric Lighter
Various Equipment Electrical Control Electric Lighter Sliding Roof Turn key in steering lock to posi Key in steering lock position Manual operation tion “ 2” . “ 1” or “ 2” . To release, swing down locking lever and turn by half a revolution Press upper end (symbol) of rocker Press in electric lighter;... -
Page 26: Electric Window Lifters
Various Equipment Electric Window Lifters Key in steering lock in position “ 2” . 2. By actuation of the individual The side windows can be operated switches (5) undereach rear side Switch group fo r w indow lifters: as follows: window. -
Page 27: Heating And Ventilation
Heating and Ventilation A ir distribution lever Lever to the left = air to > w indshield Lever in center position = air to w indshield and to front and rea rfoo tw ells Lever to the right = air to front and rear footw ells and a m inor volume of air to the w indshield... - Page 28 Heating and Ventilation Examples for heating and ventilation settings Maximum heating power Maximum heating power DEFfl (INDSHIELD FLOOR WINDSHIELD I ■J FLOOR and maximum air vol and maximum air /rfs g D E F ^^jsSlDEF /§ s g D E F 3DEF 3 DEF /-^*)D E F...
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Page 29: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System The temperature inside the vehicle can be lowered by means of the > air conditioning system. When tem perature switch 8 is switched on, the air is passed over an evaporator and is thus cooled and dehydrated at the same time. The air is circulated by a blow er and may be distributed according to preference by means of the ven... - Page 30 Air Conditioning System Rapid cooling: turn lever 4 to the right. Less Important! cooled air is then supplied to the • Turn temperature switch 8 In order to keep the air condi windshield. (depressed) and air volume tioning system in good w orking control knob 1 clockw ise to the Mist on inside of windows: condition at all times, it is neces...
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Page 31: Automatic Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control > Swivelling outlets for side “ DEF” button Temperature selector wheel ventilation Refrigerant com pressor switch “ OFF” button Turn right = open Swivelling outlets fo r cooled “ AUTO-LO" button Turn left = closed “ AUTO-HI” button “... - Page 32 Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control con Tem perature selector wheel off position until the engine trols the desired temperature in the cooling w ater is slightly warmed The desired tem perature in the vehicle interior. Heating, cooling up. Only then w ill warm air vehicle interior can be set with and air distribution (top, center, enter the interior of the vehicle...
- Page 33 Automatic Climate Control shield (keep free of snow) and is “ AUTO-HI” button: “ DEF” button: Fast heating or cooling of For iced-up windows. emitted through the ventilation vehicle interior. openings below the rear window Independent of the position of if the side windows are closed.
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Page 34: Radio
For control location, refer to the (Radio with Autom atic 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 35 Radio Operating the autom atic tuning bar On-Off/Volume Station Tuning again causes the tuner to resume its Turn knob (1) clockw ise to switch First, select desired band by > search function. When the end of pressing one of the AM or FM radio on and to increase volume.
- Page 36 Radio The height of the antenna can fu r full antenna length to capture weak therm ore be adjusted continuously incom ing signals. The antenna can by actuating the antenna sw itch: be operated by depressing the re spective side of the rocker switch. •...
- Page 37 Radio tape side of cassette first.) The Care of the Tape Player Tape Playback cassette w ill be autom atically (Mexico Cassette Model) Use only good quality cassettes with released when the tape reaches its a maximum playing tim e of This type of radio provides fo r the end.
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Page 38: Driving
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Page 39: Hood
Hood > 8669 Closing: To obtain easier access to the To open: engine compartment, the hood can If the hood was opened beyond the Pull lever (1) under the LH side of be opened even further. For this normal position, first disengage the the instrum ent panel to unlock the purpose, disengage the lock of the lock of the left hood strut from... -
Page 40: Regular Inspections
Have the follow ing items checked regularly and prior to any long trip Fuel Supply Use unleaded gasoline, fo r 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 41: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release, pull release button Depress parking brake pedal. When the steering lock key is in on the instrum ent panel. The position “ 2” , the brake w arning light parking brake releases in one rapid in the instrum ent cluster comes on. movement. -
Page 42: Catalytic Converter Cautions
Catalytic Converter Cautions Your MERCEDES-BENZ is equipped ance, excessive unburned fuel may As with any vehicle, do not idle or with a m onolythic catalytic con reach the converter causing it to park or operate this vehicle in areas verter, one im portant element to overheat. -
Page 43: Starting And Turning Off The Engine 230
Starting and Turning off the Engine 230 If the engine has not fired after started. Do not rev up the engine Engage parking brake or service approx. 4 seconds, depress before pressure is registered on brake before starting the engine. accelerator to the flo or and con... -
Page 44: 280 C E
Technical Data 280 E, 280 CE Engage parking brake or service and continue cranking until the Hints brake before starting the engine. engine runs sm oothly. Release key Observe the oil pressure gauge and back off a ccelerator after the Place the gear selector lever in imm ediately after starting the engine has started. -
Page 45: Starting And Shifting Gears
Starting and Shifting Gears Automatic transmission l-ull throttle = retarded upshifting = maximum acceleration The autom atic transm ission fa cili Depressing the accelerator beyond tates and sim plifies the handling of full throttle to kickdown position the vehicle. The individual gears means dow nshifting to the next are shifted autom atically dependent lower gear and thus maximum... - Page 46 Starting and Shifting Gears Drive. All gears are available. operating conditions and as prevent the engine from laboring at 1st gear can be engaged only braking position on extrem ely low RPMs. Depending on the by means of kickdown. steep declines. If the selector degree of the incline, shift selector Position “...
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Page 47: Safe Driving
Safe Driving Always drive according to the heavy loads, high am bient tem pera w ith summer tires. Stopping dis rule “ Safety firs t” . The com fort tures). tance, however, is nevertheless able ride of the vehicle may easily considerably greater than when the Aquaplaning: tem pt you to underestim ate the... -
Page 48: Brake Pad Wear Indicator
The coolant tem perature may rise MERCEDES-BENZ. to the red m arking in the case of Brake Pad Wear Indicator Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer w ill high ambient tem peratures and The brake pad w ear indicator in the provide you with additional infor... -
Page 49: Emission Control
It is not recommended to brake fore, be carried out only by qualified Engine Oil Consumption vehicle by means of manually shift MERCEDES-BENZ technicians. The ing to a lower gear. We recommend Engine oil consum ption can only be devices may not be disconnected to select positions “... -
Page 50: The First 1,000 Miles (1,500 Km) 48 Special Operating C Onditions
Special Operating Conditions Winter Driving water in the w indshield washer tested and recommended by us. system. Any MERCEDES-BENZ service Have your car winterized in a station w ill readily advise you. • Test battery: Battery capacity MERCEDES-BENZ service station... -
Page 51: High Altitude Correction Device
MERCEDES-BENZ above 4,000 ft (1,219 m) in Federal speed and m ixture are corrected service station before delivery. -
Page 52: Vehicle Care
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Page 53: Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System
Any MERCEDES-BENZ service sta the maintenance booklet. A maintenance booklet is delivered tion w ill be pleased to give you with your car listing all the main... -
Page 54: 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 furtherm ore stocked part has been specifically develop... -
Page 55: Cleaning And Care Of The Vehicle
Any to turn to the experts at your tion, thawing salts, tar, flying gravel damage should be repaired as soon MERCEDES-BENZ service station. and stones. In order to avoid as possible, particularly before the damage to the paintwork, remove The follow ing is a review of the onset of the winter. - Page 56 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 w ith chem ical cleaning agents.
- Page 57 Use the appropriate damp upholstery. Quick drying Leather: Wipe leather upholstery MERCEDES-BENZ Touch-Up Stick is achieved by applying hot air — with a damp cloth and dry th or for quick and provisional repairs fo r example, by using a hair oughly.
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Page 58: Practical Hints
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Page 59: Ash Trays
Practical Hints First Aid Kit To remove rear ash tray: Ash trays Push the ash tray down w hile 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 60: Tool K I T
Installation: Push rear edge of rear denting of the roof if excessive seat cushion under the backrest w eight is placed on the rack. to the stop, press down front edge Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer can onto the support and allow to give further advice. engage. -
Page 61: Wheels, Tires, Changing Wheels
Rotating, however, should See any MERCEDES-BENZ service Caution: Use longer wheel bolts be carried out before the charac station fo r inform ation on tested fo r light alloy rims than those re... -
Page 62: Changing Wheels
Wheels Tires Changing Wheels Observe wheel bolts! For light alloy rims only For steel rims only Changing Wheels 4. Insert the com bination w rench even on inclines. Jack up the in one of the trim ring slots and vehicle until the wheel is clear 1. -
Page 63: Tire Pressure
Wheels Tires Changing Wheels sures specified for summer and against the wheel flange at this 11. Lower car and remove jack. w inter tires as well as fo r the vary point. Then push the two Tighten the five bolts evenly by ing operating conditions. -
Page 64: Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants Etc
Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. 280 E, 280 CE Engine Oil Level Check For viscosity and capacity, see cold engines can be filled up with “ Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc., hot water. Check engine oil level at regular and last page” . The coolant level must reach: intervals, e. -
Page 65: Fluid Level - Automatic Transmission
Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. The oil level in the transmission is dependent upon the oil tempera ture. The maximum and minimum oil level marks on the dipstick are applicable references only if the transm ission fluid has reached its normal operating tem perature of 176°... -
Page 66: Electrical System
The electrolyte level must be some the USA. Should additional starting at engine side, proceeding w here between the low er and the inform ation be necessary, your from inside to outside - upper marking. MERCEDES-BENZ dealer w ill be happy to offer advice. -
Page 67: Replacing Bulbs
Electrical System Front Lights Securing nuts fo r cover Replacing Bulbs Securing nuts fo r turn signal, (Sealed Beam Version — USA To remove, push the bulb in and clearance (standing) and side Specifications, Fog Light) turn to the left, then lift the bulb out. m arker light To install, grip the bulb with a Cover. - Page 68 Electrical System Securing screws fo r sealed- Bulb fo r 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 69 Electrical System License Plate Lights Courtesy Lights Open trunk lid. Loosen both the To replace the bulb, press courtesy light slightly towards the left (1), securing screws (1) and take out light. lift off at right-hand side (2) and > pull out to the right.
- Page 70 Electrical System 8693 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 71: Emergency Operating Of Sliding Roof
Unlocking of the Filler Flap Emergency Operating of Sliding Roof If the fille r 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 w rench (3) to move the sliding unlocked, bend aside the covering roof in the desired direction. -
Page 72: Emergency-Starting And Towing The Vehicle
Emergency-starting and Towing the Vehicle Towing eyes are situated under (30 km /h), m aintain this speed for positive term inal of car battery and about two minutes in order to neath the front and rear end on the negative ( - ) term inal of the ensure sufficient oil pressure in the R-H side. -
Page 74: Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants Etc
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Page 75: Identification Plates
Identification Plates The illustration depicts type 230: On Emission C ontrol Tag When ordering spare parts, please quote chassis and engine numbers. the other types identification plates Black tag: Federal and are arranged correspondingly. Canada emission control system. Yellow tag: C alifornia emission control system. -
Page 76: Vehicle Data Cards
M M M U 'M M M — ■ — — — —— -— v With your MERCEDES-BENZ you Card No. 1 lists the key number and Card No. 2 on which the key number receive two vehicle data cards should never be left in the car. -
Page 77: Technical Data
Technical Data 230 V-belts: Type ......... 230(123 023)’ W ater pum p-fan-aiternator .. 9.5X 910 mm Power steering ....... 12.5 X 850 mm A ir conditioning ..... 12.5X1,350 mm A ir p u m p ........9.5X 825 mm Engine Engine ........ - Page 78 Technical Data 230 Electrical System Weights See certification tag ..........3-phase alternator ....14V /55 A Starter m o to r ......12V/1.4H.P. Main Dimensions Battery ........12 V/66 Ah Spark plugs ......see “ last page’’ Overall vehicle length ..190.9 ins.
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Page 79: 280 Ce
S e e MERCEDES-BENZ service sta tio n fo r the c o rre s p o n d in g data of all s p e cial b o d ies and s p e c ia l e q u ip m e n t. - Page 80 Technical Data 280 E, 280 CE Electrical System Weights ........See certification tag 3-phase alternator ....1 4V /55 A Starter m o to r ......12 V/1.4 H.P. Battery ........12 V/55 Ah Main Dimensions 280 E see “ last page” Spark p lu g s ......
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Page 81: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc. 80 60 C Apacities
Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle com ponents and their Therefore use only brands tested Enquire at your MERCEDES-BENZ and recommended by us. service station. respective lubricants must match. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Type Recommended engine oil 5.8/4.8 US/Imp. qts. - Page 82 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Type Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Initial fill: 6.4/5.4 US/Imp. qts. (6.1 I) Fluid change: 5/4.2 US/Imp. qts. (4.8 I) Autom atic transm ission fluid (ATF), Autom atic transmission Dexron type Initial fill: 280 E 7/5.8 US/Imp.
- Page 83 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Type Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Special grease Door locks Bosch special grease Battery term inals 1.1/0.9 US/Imp. pts. Brake reservoir Brake fluid (0.5 I) approxim ately Water plus w indshield detergent Windshield washer system 3.2/2.6 US/Imp.
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Page 84: Engine O Ils
For further information, refer recommended brands is available A recommended engine oil may be to “ Save D riving” . at any MERCEDES-BENZ service used fo r topping up if the oil level station. drops to the dip stick minimum mark... -
Page 85: Coolants
Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Antifreeze in the coolant should Any MERCEDES-BENZ service Coolants ensure minimum protection to station w ill readily advise you on The coolant is a m ixture of w ater - 4 ° F (-2 0 ° C). -
Page 86: Service-Literature
One Mercedes Drive P.O. Box 350 Montvale, New Jersey 07645 Att: Technical Publications Tel: (201) 573-0600 fo r Canada: Mercedes-Benz of Canada 849 Eglinton Ave., East Toronto 17, Ont., Canada Att: Service Department Tel: 416-425-3550 The above companies w ill be happy to handle any such requests from customers. - Page 89 Prin ted In G erm an y W e reserve th e rig h t to m o d ify th e te c h n ic a l d e ta ils of th e v e h ic le as g iven in th e d a ta and illu s tra tio n s of th is O w n e r's M an u al (s .e .e .o .).
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