Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz 300 TD-TURBO DIESEL 1982
Page 2
• have all the maintenance jobs specified by us carried out at regular intervals by a MERCEDES-BENZ service station. Driving in low temperature weather, in stop-and-go city traffic and on short hops, and in hilly country as well, increases fuel consumption.
Page 4
• have all the maintenance jobs specified by us carried out at regular intervals by a MERCEDES-BENZ service station. Driving in low temperature weather, in stop-and-go city traffic and on short hops, and in hilly country as well, increases fuel consumption.
Page 6
• have all the maintenance jobs specified by us carried out at regular intervals by a MERCEDES-BENZ service station. Driving in low temperature weather, in stop-and-go city traffic and on short hops, and in hilly country as well, increases fuel consumption.
Page 9
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.
Page 10
Contents Heated Rear W indow ....Vehicle Operation This Owner's Manual also describes Electric Window L ifte rs optional extras as far as an introduc Instruments and C o n tro ls Storage Space below tion on their handling is required. As Instrument C luster......
Contents Vehicle Care Fluid Level — Automatic Transm ission......MERCEDES-BENZ Reservoirs for Window Maintenance System ....Washing Systems ....Severe Opeiating Vehicle Operation Electrical S ystem ......C o n d itio n s ......Replacing B u lb s......
Page 16
Instrument Cluster Knob for instrument lamps and trip Coolant temperature gauge (° C) odometer Up to red marking: Maximum permissible temperature for an antifreeze-blended fill Rotate knob: instrument lamps intensity are infinitely variable protecting down to —30° C/ —22° F. See page 54 Depress knob: trip odometer is turned back Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow) Fuel reserve and capacity, refer to page 89 and...
Page 18
Keys Doors > 8637 Unlocking Master Key — square-headed — Opening the Doors fits all locks on the car. Locking Side door From outside: pull handle (1). The rear doors and the tailgate cannot Supplementary Key— rounded head From inside: pull handle in door trim be opened from the outside or the —...
Page 19
Keys Doors To close the tailgate, take hold of Note: Tailgate grabstrip and press down. Lock tailgate prior to washing the Only drive with the tailgate closed as The rear compartment lamp will be vehicle in an automatic car wash. The otherwise exhaust fumes may enter switched off by the contact switch washing brush could otherwise cause...
Page 20
Keys Doors Master Lock System The master lock system can only be The master lock system operates on applied by depressing the plunger of vacuum generated by the engine. A The master lock system will lock or the driver’s door. Lock plungers of reservoir allows the master lock unlock the vehicle doors and the tank the other doors cannot be depressed...
Page 21
Seats Adjustment of Driver’s Seat and driving, return backrest to upright outside rearview mirrors should then Front Passenger Seat position and push seat back. be adjusted for adequate rearward Replace headrest. vision. Fasten seat belts. Children Forward and backward adjustment: under the age of six or under the lift handle (1);...
Page 22
Seats Detaching front seat headrests: Pull headrests up to the stop. Release arrester by depressing locking knob (2) to be felt under the backrest covering material below the LH headrest post and pull up headrest holding it by the LH headrest post (viewed in driving direction).
Page 23
Seats • Press latch plate (1) into buckle (2) Operation: Lap belt in the rear: and allow to engage audibly. The seat belt inertia reel stops the To fasten the lap belt, pull belt end • The belt must be tight and must be belt from unwinding further in case of across your lap and insert the latch checked for tightness immediately...
Page 24
Seats > 9414 9043 Push switch to position 1 = contin Before folding down the rear seat Belt webbing must not be routed via uous operation. The indicator lamp in backrest, slip belt webbing into belt sharp edges. the switch comes on. retainers (4) and return latch plate of No modifications which may affect the buckle upward to belt webbing outlet.
Page 25
Seats 9579 9050 Push button (1), slip yourfingers into Further enlargement of the cargo Rear Seat Bench recess (2) and position seat cushion space: For the enlargement of the cargo vertically (push front seat forward a Remove folded up seat cushion. To space the left or right section, or both little, if necessary).
Page 26
Seats When installing the seat cushion, be sure both hinges are engaged. In addition, when transporting ex tremely long items, push forward front passenger seat, remove head rest and lower backrest to the rear. > Notes: It must be ensured that •...
Page 27
Controls Note: Wiper, windshield washers, headlamp Do not remove key from steering flasher, electric lighter, glove com lock while the vehicle is in motion partment lamp, radio, electric seat heater. as this will cause the engagement of the steering lock thus rendering The power supply to the standing the vehicle inoperable.
Page 28
Controls > Note: Lighting Switch 3 Standing lamps, right With the steering lock key removed 4 Standing lamps, left 0 Off-position and the driver’s door open a signal A Turn to position 2 and pull out to 1 Parking lamps (includes side sounds if the vehicle's exterior lamps first detent = same as position 2 marker lamps, tail lamps, license...
Page 29
Controls 6 Control for windshield washer system When the washer system is switched on, the wipers also operate. 7 Windshield wiper control 0 Windshield wiper switched off 1 Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III High wiper speed Hints: To operate the turn signals, move the If one of the turn signals fails, the turn Combination Switch combination switch past the point of...
Page 30
Controls the accelerator. Speed is set by briefly pushing the switch to position “ 1" or “ 2” , and the accelerator can be released. The speed can be increased (e.g. for passing) by using the > accelerator. As soon as the accelerator is released, the previously set speed will be resumed automatically.
Page 31
Controls Position “ Resume” should be en 4 = Resume Important: If the lever is briefly pushed to gaged only if the driver is fully aware Only use the cruise control if the of the previously set speed and position “ 4” when driving at a traffic conditions make it advisable to wishes to resume this particular speed exceeding approximately...
Page 32
Automatic Climate Control The movable nozzles (1) and (2) can be opened or closed as desired. Turn clockwise to open. For good operation of the automatic climate control system, the movable > nozzles (1) and (2) may not all be closed.
Page 33
Automatic Climate Control Blower Setting Temperature Selection (° C) n The interior temperature can be adjusted infinitely by @ Selection for blower settings can be made as follows: 0 turning the temperature selector wheel. The selected temperature is reached as quickly as possible and Push upper button for maximum air supply (6th blower maintained.
Page 34
Automatic Climate Control fg EC (ECONOMY) = Economical setting; the air conditioning compressor stays off. In any other settings, the air conditioning compressor comes on with ambient temperatures above + 2 ° C/ + 36° F. > We recommend this setting to be used with cool outside temperatures so that the air conditioning compressor stays off in order to save fuel.
Page 35
Automatic Climate Control The setting g corresponds with setting § but, in addition, the air is being cooled or preheated as necessary. § Bi-Level This setting is necessary for clearing a fogged windshield. As soon as possible, reset to | | or f§ In the heating mode, air will be channeled to the windshield, the leg room and to the movable nozzles (2);...
Page 36
Autom atic Climate Control H Defrosting Independent of the position of the temperature selector wheel and the blower speed setting, optimally heated air will be channeled to the windshield and the movable nozzles (2). Important! To ensure proper operation of the automatic climate control system, engage buttons O or ^ at least once a month for a short period when the outside temperature is above + 2°...
Page 37
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 lever push once more to switch off. 3 positions. and turn by half a revolution to the Depending on the position of the stop.
Page 38
Various Equipment > Sun Visor Outside Rear View Mirror Inside Rear View Mirror To protect against sunlight from Outside rear view mirror (2) can be The mirror can be tilted to the ahead, fold the sun visor downwards. randomly adjusted from inside by anti-glare position by means of the means of lever (1).
Page 39
Various Equipment 9 3 4 5 Electric Lighter Heated Rear Window A heavy load is imposed on the battery due to the high power Key in steering lock position Turn key in steering lock to posi requirement. For this reason, switch “...
Page 40
Various Equipment 8706 panel as long as the safety switch “ S” Electric Window Lifters The electric window lifters can only be operated with the steering lock in in the center console is depressed. If Switch group for window lifters: position “...
Page 41
Various Equipment Retractable partition net Passenger protection: and Luggage Cover Pull out upper spring blind (safety net) and engage into eyelets on the The twin-reel luggage cover is roof. This is a particularly important mounted on the backrest of the rear safety factor when the vehicle is seat and can also be used with the loaded higher than the top of the rear...
Page 42
Radio On-Off/Volume Control Tone Control Push buttons for band selection and tuning of preset stations Manual tuning control Wave band indicator Cassette release Fast forward Europa Cassette Fast rewind (Radio with Pushbutton Tuning and Track indicator built-in Cassette Player) Track change-over button Cassette slot The radio can only be operated with the ignition key in the number “...
Page 43
Radio FM Reception On-Off/Volume Your radio is fitted with a continuously operating Stereo Decoder which FM signals travel in a “ line-of-sight” . Turn knob (1) clockwise to switch automatically switches the radio from Reflections or “ dead spots" may radio on and to increase volume.
Page 44
Radio • if the antenna switch is engaged in To manually eject the cassette, push the “ max.” position, the antenna release bar (6). When the cassette is extends fully, ejected, the unit will switch over to radio reception automatically. •...
Page 45
Radio 17 Fast tape forward locking button !■*• T rl 18 Cassette eject button i v t l 19 Cassette door liliiliiiillliiift To turn the radio on or off, the < ignition switch must be in position “ 1” or "2 ” . To turn the radio ON Press “...
Page 46
Radio sweep, only the most powerful sta To tune to a station An additional fader control, installed tions received will be selected and in the center console of the car, Stations can be tuned in by using locked in. During the next sweep, the allows for distribution of the audio automatic search, direct frequency less powerful and during the third...
Page 47
Radio Direct frequency dialing If, after pressing the function con-___ trol O . the station seeker bar I A U T O M A T IC In order to select a station with a known frequency, select the wave band, press is not activated within eight seconds, the function button □...
Page 48
Radio Tape Cassette playback Accordingly, for fast forward trans Showing the “ old” setting first allows port of the tape, press the fast for reconsideration of the decision to It is recommended to use only good forward button [i j a j ji . store.
Page 49
Radio Note: To display time If, at any time, you would like to know the time either timer is set for, This is a 24 hour clock and time must Briefly press the call button .The depress either button or E D . be entered in all four digits.
Page 52
Hood Note: To open: Pull grip (2) out of the radiator grille as far as the stop and lift up hood There is a risk of injury when the hood Pull lever (1) under the LH side of the (windshield wiper arms must not be is open and the engine is running.
Page 53
Have the following items checked regularly and prior to any long trip Fuel Supply For winter and summer operation diesel fuels refer to “ Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. and last page” . 2 Tire Pressure For tire pressure table refer to fuel filler flap or last page.
Page 54
Starting and Turning off the Engine Parking Brake Ambient Temperature 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. Release key only when the engine fires regularly and runs smoothly.
Page 55
Release the key as soon as the Notes tive and should be repaired at a engine has started firing. MERCEDES-BENZ service station at Due to the installed starter non-re the earliest possible date. peat unit, the key in the steering lock Turning off must be returned to "0 ”...
Page 56
Starting and Shifting Gears Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not Hint place full load on the engine until the When parking the vehicle or if working operating temperature has been on the vehicle with the engine reached. running, depress parking brake pedal and move selector lever to position Accelerator position.
Page 57
Starting and Shifting Gears Selector lever positions When the brakes are released, sion shifts up to 3rd gear only, the vehicle can be moved freely The automatic gear shifting process this position permits the utiliza (pushed, towed or tow-started). can be adapted to specific operating tion of the engine braking effect.
Page 58
Starting and Shifting Gears Safe Driving Power assistance: Maneuvering positions “ S” or “ L” early enough to maintain engine RPMs within best Do not attempt to move or roll the To maneuver in restricted area, e.g. torque range. vehicle with the engine not in when pulling into a parking space, operation, as engine-driven accesso...
Page 59
MERCEDES-BENZ service station. the prevailing temperatures fall close faster. to the freezing point.
MERCEDES-BENZ. properties of the vehicle can be at a temperature of approx. 125° C/ affected to an extent that the safety is Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will 257° F with an antifreeze-blended substantially impaired. provide you with additional informa coolant fill protecting down to tion.
Page 61
Any adjustments on the engine do not force the engine to labor at low should, therefore, be carried out only engine speed. by qualified MERCEDES-BENZ tech Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is nicians. The adjustments of the not recommended to brake the...
Page 62
Have your car winterized in a ambient temperatures. steerability of the vehicle is lost. MERCEDES-BENZ service station • Tires: We recommend M + S radial Road salts can adversely affect before the onset of winter.
Page 63
The engine is equipped with an Abroad, too, there is a widely-spread driving wheels. Use only chains automatic high altitude correction MERCEDES-BENZ service network at tested and recommended by us. Any device. your disposal. If you travel into areas MERCEDES-BENZ service station will which are not listed in the index of readily advise you.
15 000 miles, but at least once at shorter intervals. the maintenance booklet. every two years. Any MERCEDES-BENZ service sta The maintenance jobs are described We would also like to draw your tion will be pleased to give you expert...
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 for maintenance To be carried out every 48 000 km/ To be carried out every 8000 km/ and repair work.
Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle lubricated with hydraulic oil (check You should check over your vehicle In operation, your vehicle is subjected with your local MERCEDES-BENZ from time to time for stone chipping to a great amount of varying external dealership for recommended brands).
If in Tar Stains sunlight. Never bleach or re-dye the doubt, please consult your webbing. MERCEDES-BENZ service station. Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to Steering Wheel, Selector Lever and remove.
Page 70
To remove stubborn marks, use once every three months. Use the polish or paint cleaner and apply with appropriate MERCEDES-BENZ buffing cloth or a soft cloth. Touch-Up Stick for quick and provi sional repairs of minor paint damage.
Practical Hints To remove rear ash tray: Ash trays Push the ash tray down while opening To remove front ash tray: and remove. |T-s Pull ash tray out as far as possible. To install ash tray: Push down the spring (1) in the center and remove ash tray.
Practical Hints Bleeding the Fuel System First, fill fuel tank with fuel. Then Turning off Engine Manually operate primer pump until the bypass A completely bled fuel system is If the engine continues operating in valve on the injection pump opens imperative for perfect engine opera...
Practical Hints 9054 Jack, Vehicle Tools, First Aid Kit Note: Spare Wheel The jack is designed exclusively for Jack, vehicle tools and first aid kit are The spare wheel is located in the jacking up the vehicle at the jack stowed in the cargo space on the RH cargo space on the LH side behind tubes provided on either side of the...
The wheels can be rotated according The rim flanges must be checked for to the degree of tire wear while See any MERCEDES-BENZ service wear before a tire is mounted. retaining the same sense of rotation. station for information on tested and Remove burrs, if there are any.
Wheels Tires Changing Wheels Note: 5. Clean jack supporting tube, if Changing Wheels necessary. (Jack tubes are behind It must be ensured that light alloy 1. Depress parking brake pedal. the front wheel housings and in rims are not dropped on their 2.
Wheels Tires Changing Wheels 10. Lower car and remove jack. Tire pressure Tire temperatures and pressure in Tighten the five bolts evenly by crease with the vehicle speed. Tire A table (see fuel filler flap or last going around the wheel and pressure should therefore only be page) lists the tire inflation pressures tightening every other bolt until...
Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. The vehicle should be Wipe dipstick before any oil level Engine Oil Level Check parked on level ground and measurement. To determine the oil Dipstick the oil level must be some level, check both sides of the Oil filler hole dipstick.
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. To check the coolant level, the vehicle If a larger quantity of coolant has to must be parked on level ground.
Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Check transmission fluid level with The maximum and minimum oil level marks on the dipstick are applicable the engine idling, parking brake engaged and selector lever in posi references only if the transmission tion “ P” . The vehicle must be parked fluid has reached its normal operating temperature of 80°...
Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. The reservoir for the rear window Reservoirs for 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. Test function of The reservoir for the windshield space.
Electrical System Headlamp Aiming Fog lamp Replacing Bulbs Turn signal, parking, side marker Correct headlamp aiming is of para To remove, push the bulb in and turn mount importance to the roadworthi and standing lamp to the left, then lift the bulb out. ness of the car.
Page 83
Electrical System 8 8 8 2 8 8 8 3 Securing screws for sealed-beam pull out. Depress bulb, turn to unit retaining ring. Loosen se the left and take out. When curing screws, remove retaining installing the bulb holder, the ring and unit.
Page 84
Electrical System Glove Compartment 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), lift and take out lamp. off at right-hand side (2) and pull out to the right.
Electrical System Fuses must be replaced, not repaired The battery is filled to the maximum 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 code). If battery acid is to be extracted for battery diagnosis purposes, perforate Determine the cause of a short prior...
Tow-starting and Towing the Vehicle For a new starting attempt, tow-start — warm transmission — keep on Towing eyes are situated underneath the vehicle for some time again with the front and rear end on the RH side. driving at this speed for approxi the selector lever in position “...
Jump Starting Unlocking of the Filler Flap • Start engine as normal. If the battery is discharged the engine can be started with jumper cables • After the engine has started, first (minimum lead cross section is remove jumper cables from the 35 mm2) and the (12 V) battery of negative battery terminals and another vehicle.
Identification Plates When ordering spare parts, please quote chassis and engine numbers. Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 3 Chassis No. 1 Certification Tag Emission Control Tag (left door pillar) 4 Engine No. Emission Control Tag 2 Identification Tag 5 Body No.
Data card No. 1 bears the key 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. Data card No. 2 bears no key data and is kept in the maintenance booklet.
Technical Data Type. 300 TD-TURBO DIESEL Transmission (123.193)1 Design........Automatic four-speed torque-converter transmission Engine Engine typ e ......617.952 Work c y c le ......Diesel four stroke Steering System No. of c y lin d e rs ........Design Power steering Bore ..........
Page 93
Technical Data Main Dimensions Bulbs........12 V High and low beams Sealed beam/ Overall vehicle length ....4848 mm/190.9 in Halogen Overall vehicle w id th ....1786 mm/ 70.3 in Overall height (curb condition) 1470 mm/ 57.9 in Fog lam ps W heelbase........
Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their re Therefore use only brands tested and Enquire at your MERCEDES-BENZ spective lubricants must match. recommended by us. service station. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Recommended engine oil Total oil capacity in case of engine oil and 7.5 1/7.9 US qt...
Page 95
Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacity Hydraulic oil Level control 3.5 1/3.7 US qt Hydraulic fluid Accelerator control linkage Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 1.4 1/1.5 US qt Power steering approx. 60 g each/ oz each Multipurpose grease Front wheel hubs Multipurpose or lubrication grease Grease nipples...
Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. Engine Oils the factory or in a MERCEDES-BENZ Brake Fluid service station. This oil is specially Engine oils are specifically tested for Brake fluid should be changed once a developed for the specific operating their suitability in our engines. There...
Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc. tios shown refer to the total mixture. Engine power may drop according to Diesel Fuels We recommend not to exceed the the proportion of kerosene. For this Use only commercially available mixture ratio, dependent on prevailing reason, keep percentage of kerosene vehicular diesel fuels No.
To treat the cooling all such products have not been system is filled with an antifreeze- water, do not use more than tested for MERCEDES-BENZ vehi water mixture offering protection to /l) of a recommended corro cles. approx. - 3 0 ° C / - 2 2 F.
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 102
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 ive n in the data and illu s tra tio n s o f th is O w n e r's M anual (s.e .e .o .).
Page 103
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 W -F-800 a grades 1 and 2. Fuel tank capacity approx. 70 1/18.5 US gal, this includes approx. 11 I/2.9 US gal reserve.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 300 TD-TURBO DIESEL 1982 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers