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- Page 1 280 E Owner’s...
- 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 also...
- Page 3 280 E 280 CE Type 123 1981...
- Page 5 You have chosen to drive a MERCEDES-BENZ, a car in whose c o n s tru c tio n and p ro d u c tio n we have taken great pains because we believe th at qu a lity is not a m atter of chance.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Vehicle Operation Automatic Climate C o n tr o l This O w ner’s M anual also Radio ..........28 describes o ptional extras as far as Instruments and C o n tr o ls an intro du ction on their handling Instrum ent C lu s te r...... - Page 7 Contents Vehicle Care Electrical S y s te m ....Replacing Bulbs ... MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance Fuses ......System .......... Battery ......Vehicle Operation Severe Operating C onditions . S parkPlugs ....Engine Oil Change and Filter Emergency Operating of Change ........
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Page 9: Vehicle Operation
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Page 10: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see quoted pages. Switch for electric sliding roof (page 24) 1 Speaker grilles Switch fo r heated rear w indow (page 23) 2 Swivelling side ventilation outlets (page 26) Autom atic climate control (page 26) Parking brake release knob (page 34) Radio (page 28) Hood lock release handle (page 32) - Page 11 In s tru m en ts and C ontrols...
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Page 12: Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Knob fo r clock adjustment 1 Coolant temperature gauge (°C) (press in fo r adjustments) Up to red m arking: Maximum permissible temperature for an antifreeze-blended fill protecting down to - 3 0 ° C /-2 2 ° F . See page 41 Knob fo r instrum ent lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob: instrum ent lamps are infinitely variable... - Page 13 Instrum ent Cluste r...
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Page 14: Keys Doors
Keys Doors > 8 8 7 8 When the rear door plunger’s are Master K ey-s q u a re h e a d -fits all Opening the Doors pushed down the rear doors cannot locks on the car. From outside: pull handle be opened from the outside or the outwards (1). -
Page 15: 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 horizontal The master lock system sim ultane counterclockw ise to the stop. Push position of the tum bler slot with ously locks or unlocks together with the trunk lock button in w ith it and... -
Page 16: Seats
Seats forw ardm ost 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 fo r proper vision as well as fore-aft placement and seat back angle to insure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. -
Page 17: Seat Heater
Seats To save the battery, position 2 should not be switched on any longerthan absolutely necessary if the engine is switched off. Safety Headrests Adjust headrest to support the back of the head approxim ately at ear level. Safety headrests, front Height adjustment: Press headrest slightly forward (1) :: 9 3 4 8... -
Page 18: Arm Rest (Rear Seat)
Seats Arm Rest (Rear Seat) Safety Belts • Press latch plate (1) into buckle (2) and allow to engage audibly. A center arm rest is provided in the W arning system: Unfastening: rear seat w hich can be pulled out The indicator is illum inated fo r 4 - 8 with a loop. - Page 19 S ea ts Operation: plate in the buckle. The belt must After an accident, inspect the safety not be twisted and must be tight. belts and replace them, if required. The safety belt inertia reel stops the belt from unwinding further in To shorten the belt, pull the loose The belt anchors in the vehicle case of vehicle deceleration in any...
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Page 20: Controls
Controls Steering Lock ly to turn the key clockwise to Notes: position “ 1".) The follow ing items can be operated Steering is locked when the key with the key in steering lock posi is w ithdrawn and the steering Driving. -
Page 21: Lighting Switch
C o n tro ls Lighting Switch Standing lamps, right Note: Standing lamps, left With the steering lock key removed 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 first detent = same as position 2 marker lamps, tail lamps, license... -
Page 22: Combination Switch
Controls Control for w indshield washer system When the washer system is switched on, the wipers also operate W indshield wiper control W indshieldw ipersw itchedoff Interm ittent wiping 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 operating condi... -
Page 23: Cruise Control
Controls The speed can be increased speed exceeding approxim a (e.g. fo r passing) by using the tely 40 km /h/25 mph, that accelerator. As soon as the speed is resumed which was accelerator is released, the set prior to the cancellation of previously set speed w ill be the cruise control. -
Page 24: Various E Q U Ip M E N T
V ario u s E q u ip m en t 9 0 3 4 Inside Rear View Mirror Interior Lamps Outside RearView Mirror The m irror can be tilted to the a nti Outside rear view m irror (2) can be The switch fo r the front lamp has dazzle position by means of the lever randomly adjusted from inside by... -
Page 25: Sun Visor
V a rio u s E q u ip m en t requirement. For this reason, switch off the heated rear window as soon as it is demisted or defrosted. It is shut off autom atically after a maxi mum of 30 minutes. Always remove heavy layers of ice and snow first. -
Page 26: Electric Lighter
V a rio u s E q u ip m en t 9233 Sliding Roof Electrical control Electric Lighter Manual operation Turn key in steering lock to posi Key in steering lock position “ 1” tion “ 2". or “ 2” . To release, swing down locking Press upper end (symbol) of rocker Press in electric lighter;... -
Page 27: Electric Window Lifters
V ario u s E q u ip m en t Electric Window Lifters The electric w indow lifters can only panel as long as the safety switch be operated with the steering lock in “ S” in the center console is de Switch group for window lifters: position "... -
Page 28: Automatic Climate C O N Tr O L
A u to m atic C lim a te C ontrol 9432 For adaptation to the weather con In order to ensure that the autom atic The autom atic climate control climate control functions properly, ditions various functions can be se system is designed to maintain the do not close all the air outlets 8 lected with the push buttons. - Page 29 Automatic Climate Control 1 Temperature (°C) cooling mode, additional air is We recommend this setting at routed to outlets 8. ambient temperatures when no The interior temperature can be cooling of the fresh air is adjusted infinitely by turning the The vehicle interior is cooled required (saves fuel).
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Page 30: Radio
R adio 1 On-O ff/Volum e Control Tone Control Push buttons for band selection and tuning of preset stations Manual tuning control Wave band indicator Cassette eject Europa Cassette Fast forward (Radio with Pushbutton Tuning and Fast rewind built-in Cassette Player) Track indicator Track change-over button Cassette slot... - Page 31 Radio On-Off/Volume • if the antenna switch is engaged in the “ max.” position, the anten Turn knob (1) clockwise to switch na extends fully, radio on and to increase volume. Green control lamp on the dial w ill • if the antenna switch is engaged light up.
- Page 32 Radio radio from stereo to mono reception To manually eject the cassette, push FM Reception if the signal becomes too weak. The release bar (6). When the cassette is FM signals travel in a “ line-of- Stereo Indicator Lamp remains lit. If ejected, the unit w ill switch over to sigh t”...
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Page 33: Driving
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Page 34: Hood
Hood > gerous to touch any components Closing: To open: (ignition coil, distributor, spark plug Close hood by depressing it firmly. Pull lever (1) under the LH side of the sockets, ignition cables, diagnostic instrum ent panel to unlock the socket) of the ignition system Note: hood. -
Page 35: Regular Inspections
Have the fo llo w in g item s checked regularly and prior to any long trip 1 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. -
Page 36: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Depress parking brake pedal. When To release, pull release button on the steering lock key is in position the instrument panel. The parking “ 2” , the brake w arning lamp in the brake releases in one rapid move- instrum ent cluster comes on. -
Page 37: Catalytic Converter Cautions
C a ta ly tic C o n v e rte r C a u tio n s Your MERCEDES-BENZ is equipped the converter causing it to overheat. As w ith any vehicle, do not idle or with m onolithic catalytic converters,... -
Page 38: Starting And Turning Off The Engine
S tartin g and T u rnin g off th e En gin e Hints cranking until the engine runs Engage parking brake or service sm oothly. Release key and back off brake before starting the engine. Observe the oil pressure gauge im accelerator after the engine has Place the gear selector lever in mediately after starting the engine. -
Page 39: Starting And Shifting Gears
Starting and Shifting Gears Automatic Transmission brake before moving off. The vehicle may otherwise start creeping when The autom atic transm ission fa c ili the selector lever is in a driving posi tates and sim plifies the handling of tion. - Page 40 S tartin g and Shiftin g G e a rs only, this position permits the Selector lever positions utilization of the engine brak The autom atic gear shifting process ing effect. If the selector lever can be adapted to specific operating is in position “...
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Page 41: Safe Driving
Safe Driving Starting and Shifting Gears Stopping Maneuvering Always drive according to the rule ‘‘Safety firs t” . The com fortable ride To maneuver in restricted area, e.g. For brief halts, e.g. at traffic lights, of the vehicle may easily tem pt you when pulling into a parking space, leave the selector lever in a driving to underestimate the speed you are... - Page 42 A given speed at which a vehicle MERCEDES-BENZ service station. driven on dry roads can still be fully After hard braking it is advisable not If the parking brake is released and...
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Page 43: Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp
MERCEDES-BENZ. stem, the coolant only starts boiling Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp at a temperature of approx. 125°C/ Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer w ill The brake pad wear indicator lamp 257° F with an antifreeze-blended provide you with additional inform a... -
Page 44: Emission C O N Tr O L
“ S” or “ L” only at modera be carried out regularly according to te speeds (for hill driving). MERCEDES-BENZ servicing requi rements. For details refer to M ainte After 1500 km/1000 miles, speeds nance Booklet. -
Page 45: Special Operating Conditions
Have your car winterized in a wheels are locked fo r no more than always be started, even at low MERCEDES-BENZ service station ambient temperatures. fractions of a second as otherwise before the onset of winter. -
Page 46: Tire Chains
Tire chains can only be used on the exceed permissible maximum speed driving wheels. Use only chains test MERCEDES-BENZ service network of 50 km /h/30 mph. On clear roads, ed and recommended by us. Any at your disposal. If you travel into remove the chains as soon as prac... -
Page 47: Vehicle Care
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Page 48: Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System
MERCEDES-BENZ M aintenance System Any MERCEDES-BENZ service sta Like any other mechanical equip The vehicle must receive the pres tion w ill be pleased to give you ex cribed maintenance a nd /o r lubrica ment, the vehicle requires care and pert and individual advice. -
Page 49: Spare Parts Service
Spare Parts Service All MERCEDES-BENZ service sta More than 200000 different spare they are subjeted to most severe tions store the MERCEDES-BENZ parts, even fo r rather old vehicle quality inspections. Each part has original spare parts required for models, are furtherm ore stocked in been specifically developed, manu... -
Page 50: Cleaning And Care Of The Vehicle
You can obtain MB car-care lasting damage. In doing so, do not neglect the un products at every MERCEDES-BENZ derside of the car. A prerequisite fo r Such damage is caused not only ex service station. treme and varying clim atic condi... -
Page 51: Jobs Related To C A Re
C le a n in g and C a re of th e V e h ic le Car Wash When washing the car underbody, Seat Beits do not forget to clean the inner sides Before washing your vehicle, re The webbing must not be treated of the wheels. - Page 52 If in doubt, please consult your If possible, clean wheels once a Leather: Wipe leather upholstery MERCEDES-BENZ service station. week with lukewarm water and auto with a damp cloth and dry th o r shampoo. Use an ample supply of oughly.
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Page 53: Practical Hints
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Page 54: Ash Trays
Practical Hints 9 4 3 5 Rear Seat Cushion To remove rear ash tray: Ash trays Push the ash tray down w hile open Removal: Depress buttons 1 (left To remove front ash tray: ing and remove. and right) and at the same tim e Pull ash tray out as far as possible. -
Page 55: First Aid K I T
The jack is designed exclusively for the rack. jacking up the vehicle at the jack Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer can tubes provided on either side of the give further advice. vehicle. Jack stands must be used... -
Page 56: Wheels, Tires, Changing Wheels
The wheels can be rotated accord sure loss and damage to the tire See any MERCEDES-BENZ service ing to the degree of tire wear while beads. For this reason, check rims station fo r inform ation on tested and retaining the same sense of rota... -
Page 57: Changing Wheels
Wheels Tires Changing Wheels 4. Using the com bination wrench, seen from the side, even on in Changing Wheels loosen but do not yet remove the clines. Jack up the vehicle until 1. Depress parking brake pedal. the wheel is clear of the ground. wheel bolts. -
Page 58: Tire Pressure
Wheels Tires Changing Wheels Tire temperature and pressure in 10. Lower car and remove jack. Tire Pressure crease with the vehicle speed. Tire Tighten the five bolts evenly by A table (see fuel filler flap or last pressure should therefore only be going around the wheel and page) lists the tire inflation pres... -
Page 59: Checking Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
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 determine the oil 1. Dipstick the oil level must be some level, check both sides of the dip 2. -
Page 60: Replenishing Coolant
Checking Fuels C oolants Lubricants etc. If a larger quantity of coolant has to Replenishing Coolant First turn cap to first notch to re be added, a 50/50 m ixture of water lieve excess pressure using a rag. If The coolant level must reach: and antifreeze should be used. -
Page 61: Fluid Level - Automatic Transmission
C hecking Fuels C oolants Lubricants etc. Check transm ission fluid level with marks on the dipstick are applicable the engine idling, parking brake references only if the transmission engaged and selector lever in posi fluid has reached its normal operat tion “... -
Page 62: Electrical System
Electrical System Replacing Bulbs Front Lamps Securing nuts fo r turn signal, parking, side marker and stand To remove, push the bulb in and turn 1 Cover. Remove cover (1) after ing lamp to the left, then lift the bulb out. backing out knurled plastic nuts 7 Vertical aiming screw, (5) located behind headlamps. - Page 63 E le c tric a l S ystem 8 8 8 2 Securing screws for sealed- 15 B u lb fo rtu rn s ig n a l, parking, Tail Lamp Assembly beam unit retaining ring. side marker and standing lamp. Remove both knurled nuts in the Loosen securing screws, Loosen fastener (6).
- Page 64 Electrical System License Plate Lamps Courtesy Lamps Open trunk lid, loosen both securing To replace the bulb, press courtesy screws of the lamp and remove lamp slightly towards the left (1), lift lamp. Pull out lamp holder. off at right-hand side (2) and pull out to the right.
- Page 65 E le c tric a l System Trunk Lamp Glove Compartment Lamp The bulb (1) is easily accessible To replace the bulb, pull out lamp. when the trunk lid (2) is opened.
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Page 66: Fuses
E le c tric a l S ys tem lower row: even numbers If battery acid is to be extracted for 2, 4, 6 etc. up to 14. battery diagnosis purposes, perfo rate the diaphragm with the hydro Fuses must be replaced, not repai red meter or the tube attached to it. -
Page 67: Emergency Operating Of Sliding Roof
Emergency Operating of Sliding Roof Unlocking of the Fuel Tank Filler Flap If the electric drive fails, the sliding adapter (2) and spark plug wrench If the fille r flap cannot be opened roof can also be moved by hand. (3) to move the sliding roof in the when the master lock system is un... -
Page 68: Emergency-Starting And Towing The Vehicle
Emergency-starting and Towing the Vehicle The same procedure may be used Towing eyes are situated under Move selector lever to position “ N". fo r starting the engine while rolling neath the fro n t and rear end on the Turn key in steering lock to position “... -
Page 69: Jump Starting
Jum p Starting If the battery is discharged the • First connect jum per cables to Instructions: engine can be started with jum per the positive battery term inals and A discharged battery can freeze at then to the negative terminals. cables (minimum lead cross section approx. -
Page 71: Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants Etc
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Page 72: Identification Plates
Identification Plates Inform ation Tag When ordering spare parts, please California version quote chassis and engine numbers. Vacuum line routing fo r emission control system Emission Control Tag Emission Control Tag Catalyst Information C ertification Tag (left door pillar) 3 Chassis No. Identification Tag (left w indow 4 Engine No. -
Page 73: Vehicle Data Cards
Data card No. 1 bears the key num cessing of the order. ber and should on no account be left in the vehicle. Subm it this card to your MERCEDES-BENZ service sta tion to request a replacement key in case of loss. -
Page 74: Technical Data
Technical Data Type .......... 280 E (123 033)1 V-belts: 280 CE (123 053)1 9.5 x 980 mm Water pum p-fan-alternator .. 12.5X 818 mm Power steering ....... Engine 12.5X 1285 mm Air c o n d itio n in g ....... 9.5 x 825 mm Engine ........ - Page 75 T echnical Data Electrical System Weights ........See certification tag A lte rn a to r......1 4V /65 A Starter m o to r ....... 12 V/1.5 kW Battery ........12 V/55 Ah Main Dimensions 280 E S parkplugs ......see “...
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Page 76: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Tc
Fuels C oolants Lubricants etc. C apacities Enquire at your MERCEDES-BENZ Therefore use only brands tested Vehicle components and their service station. and recommended by us. respective lubricants must match. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Recommended engine oil Total oil capacity in... - Page 77 Fuels C oolants Lubricants etc. C apacities Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Rear axle 1.01/2.1 USpt Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90 Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid Power steering 1.41/3.0 US pt Autom atic transm ission fluid (ATF) 60 g each, approx.
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Page 78: Engine O Ils
“ Safe D riving” . used fo r topping up if the oil level any MERCEDES-BENZ service drops to the dipstick m inimum mark station. prior to the first service 1 3 0 0 - A new or reconditioned engine is 1600 km /8 0 0 -1 0 0 0 miles. -
Page 79: Coolants
MERCEDES-BENZ renewed after 3 years at the latest. mark. maintenance service. If coolant has leaked from the co ol... -
Page 80: 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 follow ing addresses, respectively for U.S.A.: Mercedes-Benz of N.A. Inc. One Mercedes Drive P.O. Box 350 Montvale, New Jersey 07645 Att: Technical Publications... - Page 82 Printed in G erm a n 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 o f th e v e h ic le as g ive n in th e da ta and 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 83 What you should know at the gas station The last page Unleaded gasoline: Average Octane of Research and M otor 87 (RON of 91). • Fuel: Fuel tank capacity approx. 80 1/21.1 US gal, this includes a approx. 10.5 I/2.3 US gal reserve. Only fill fuel tank until the fille r nozzle unit cuts out - do not o v e rfill.
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What is needed for a Tune-up
The manual does not specifically list the requirements for a tune-up on a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 E. However, it mentions that regular maintenance should be carried out at a Mercedes-Benz service station. Typically, a tune-up for this vehicle would include checking and replacing spark plugs, inspecting and adjusting the ignition system, replacing air and fuel filters, checking the timing and fuel injection system, and ensuring proper belt tension. Additionally, maintaining correct tire pressure and avoiding unnecessary loads can help optimize performance.
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Where is the donut tire for a 1981 - 280E - Mecedes Benz
The spare wheel (donut tire) is stowed in a trough below the trunk floor. To access it, fold back the trunk floor mat and remove the cover plate.
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