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  • Page 2 • have all maintenance w ork per­ form ed at regular intervals by an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. Driving in cold weather, in stop-and- go city traffic, on short trips, and in hilly country also increase fuel con­...
  • Page 3 Owner's Manual 300SDL-TURBO Model 126 D 1986...
  • Page 4 Printed in Germany We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Owner’s Manual (s.e.e.o.). Reprinting, translation and copy­ ing, even of excerpts, is not perm itted without our prior authorization in writing. ZKD/2.86.8/PVL...
  • Page 5 Your MERCEDES-BENZ represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsm en. To ensure your pleasure in owning it, we ask you to make a small investm ent of your tim e: •...
  • Page 6 For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings. take the vehicle to a MERCEDES-BENZ dealer fo r ser­ Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or vice.
  • Page 7 Warranty Policy Booklet. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all ow ner’s litera­...
  • Page 9 Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine Driving Hints, Service and Maintenance Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Index...
  • Page 10 Check Regularly and The First 1500 km (1000 Miles) Before a Long Trip The more cautiously you treat your Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is engine during the break-in period, the not recom m ended to brake the vehi­ See page 108 more satisfied you will be w ith its per­...
  • Page 11 Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine Driving Hints, Service and Maintenance Instrum ents and C ontrols Instrum ent C luster Starting and Turning off the Engine Driving Hints MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance System...
  • Page 12 Instruments and Controls A ir recirculation switch (page 20) For more detailed descriptions see specified pages. Hazard warning flasher system switch A utom atic antenna sw itch (page 52) A ir volume control fo r side ventilation outlets (page 20) Rear passenger com partm ent lamp switch (page 45) A djustable side ventilation outlets (page 20) A utom atic climate control (page 20)
  • Page 14 Instrument Cluster Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp (red). See page 37 Coolant tem perature gauge Up to red marking: Maximum perm issible A ntilock brake system (ABS) indicator tem perature fo r an anticorrosion/antifreeze- lamp (yellow). See page 60 blended fill protecting down to — 30° C ( — 22° F). Exterior light failure indicator lamp (yellow).
  • Page 16 1 —2 minutes at increased idle speed. the stop. Do not depress accelerator. tive and should be repaired at an Release key only when the engine is authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer firing regularly. at the earliest possible date, Am bient Temperature A block heater is installed in your below 0°...
  • Page 17 A fter hard braking it is advisable to Driving Hints Tire friction drive on fo r some tim e so the air The safe speed on a w et or icy road is Power assistance stream will cool down the brakes always lower than on a dry road.
  • Page 18 Have the brake system inspected at strewn roads at length. This can bring an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ road salt impaired braking efficiency dealer w ithout delay. back to normal. A prerequisite is,...
  • Page 19 It is recom m ended to use only brake are used, the oil and filte r should be after the following mileages: fluid approved by MERCEDES-BENZ. changed every 4000 km (2500 miles). Do not mix different types of brake For engine oil recom m endations, see fluids.

  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    Operation A utom atic Climate Control Car Keys Opening the Doors Locking and U nlocking of Doors Central Locking System Anti-Theft Alarm System Adjusting Power Seats, Front O rthopedic Seat B ackrest Adjusting Telescoping Steering Column Arm Rest (Front Seats) Arm Rest (Rear Bench Seat) Head Restraints, Rear Heated Seats...

  • Page 22: A Utom Atic Climate Control

    For maximum operating efficiency, keep all windows and the sliding roof closed. Heating cooling, and air distribution w ithin the vehicle’s interior will be autom atically controlled. This is accom plished w ith the tem perature selector (1), the pushbuttons (2) and the fan control buttons (3).
  • Page 23 Air Recirculation With the exterior lamps turned on (except parking lamps), the symbols on all buttons light up. Each button Pressing the sym bol-side of the air recirculation shines brighter when pressed. switch causes air to be recirculated w ithout additional fresh air and the red indicator lamp to light up.
  • Page 24 EC (ECONOMY) = Economical setting; the air conditioning com pressor remains off. In any other setting, the air conditioning com pressor com es on with ambient tem peratures above + 5 ° C (41° F). As a fuel saving measure, we recom m end this setting be used with cool outside tem peratures, so that the air con­...
  • Page 25 Multi-Level This setting is used fo r clearing a fogged windshield. As soon as the windshield is clear, reset to g or ^ In the heating mode, warm air is supplied to the w ind­ shield, fo o t area, air outlets (8) and (9), and to the ducts in the fron t doors.
  • Page 26 Defrost The maximum am ount of heated air is directed to the windshield and side w indow s (outlets, 9). This setting overrides tem perature and fan speed settings, and the air recirculation switch. Defrost...

  • Page 27: Car Keys

    Y our car has a th e ft deterrent locking anti-theft alarm after the car is locked system . For security reasons, with the m aster key. replacem ent keys can only be obtained via an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. Therefore, obtaining replacem ent keys requires considerable time.

  • Page 28: Opening The Doors

    When the rear door lock buttons are down, the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside. They can only be opened after pulling the buttons up. The d river’s door can be locked only if it is closed and the door lock has properly engaged.

  • Page 29: Central Locking System

    Central Locking System The tru n k can remain locked while the Note: central locking system is unlocked The central locking system can be The entire vehicle may be locked or (e.g. while driving or when leaving the engaged from the driver-side door unlocked with the central locking sys­...

  • Page 30: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Special Function The alarm will last approximately Anti-Theft Alarm System 150 seconds in the form of blinking To activate the anti-theft alarm from The anti-theft alarm can be armed or exterior lamps. A t the same time an the trunk, turn the master key in the disarmed with the master key (identi­...

  • Page 31: Adjusting Power Seats, Front

    Storing seat and head restraint posi­ Seat and Head Restraint A djustm ent: tions in memory: Seat cushion adjustm ent. M em ory button. Seatback adjustm ent. Position buttons “ 1 ” and “ 2 ” . Head restraint adjustm ent. A djust head restraint to support Two sets of seat/head restraint posi­...

  • Page 32: Orthopedic Seat Backrest

    Important! The inflation pressure o f the air cush­ ion can be varied between position Prior to operating the vehicle, the “ 0” = w ith o u t pressure, and position driver should adjust the seat height “ 4” = maximum pressure, by chang­ fo r proper vision as well as fo re /a ft ing the pressure regulator (1) setting.

  • Page 33: Adjusting Telescoping Steering Column

    Arm R est (Front Seats) Warning! Adjusting Telescoping Steering Column The arm rest engages in 3 positions. The arm rest does not suffice as a Turn key to steering lock position 1 child restraint system. In case of a Position 1 = arm rest folded up. o r 2 (with the driver’s door opened, frontal collision a child can be cata­...

  • Page 34: Head Restraints, Rear

    Heater operation: Push in upper sw itch portion; posi­ tion 1 = normal heater operation, one indicator lamp lights up. Push in lower sw itch portion; posi­ tion 2 = rapid heating, both indicator lamps light up. A fter approxim ately 5 minutes in the rapid heating mode, the heater auto­...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Power Seats, Rear

    Adjusting Individual Rear Seats Note: Adjusting Power Seats, Rear The seats can also be adjusted when The sw itches are located on the con­ Turn key to steering lock position 2. the key is withdrawn or in steering sole between the seats. The rear seat can be adjusted in the lock position 1 or 0 provided the fo re /a ft direction using the switch...

  • Page 36: Supplemental Restraint S Yste M

    S upplem ental R e stra in t S ystem — Seat belt warning buzzer and • A djust fro nt seat belts so the S eat B elts, E m ergency Tensioning rem inder lamp: upper belt is located as near as R e tra cto rs, D river Airbag possible to the middle of the With the key in steering lock posi­...
  • Page 37 Unfastening: Lap belt fo r middle of rear seat: • Push in the red button (3) in the Pull belt w ith latch plate (1) across the belt buckle. lap, press latch plate into buckle (2) until it clicks. The belt m ust not be •...
  • Page 38 In cases of less severe frontal • Infants and small children should impacts, such as roll-overs, side or be seated in a properly secured rear collisions, or other accidents child or infant restraint system. w ithout severe frontal forces, the •...
  • Page 39 This will not cause the supplemental restraint system to be activated. How­ ever, we strongly recom m end that you visit an authorized MERCEDES- BENZ dealer immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the “ SRS" may not be activated in a sev­ ere frontal accident.
  • Page 40 BENZ. should be inspected by an authorized tor, it is mandatory to follow our MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at that • Do not pass belts over sharp safety instructions. These time. edges.
  • Page 41 Infant and Child Restraint Systems The use of infant or child restraints is Infants and small children should Mercedes-Benz of North America recom m ends that all infants and chil­ required by law in m ost states. never be held on the lap, nor should...

  • Page 42: Steering Lock

    S teering Lock Notes: The following items can be operated Steering is locked when the key is with the key in steering lock posi­ withdrawn and the steering lock is tion 1: engaged. The key can be w ith­ Wiper, windshield washer, headlamp drawn only in position 0.

  • Page 43: Exterior Lamp Switch

    E xte rio r Lamp S w itch Notes: W ith the key removed and the driver’s O ff-position d oor open, a warning buzzer sounds Parking lamps (includes side mar­ if the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not ker lamps, taillamps, license plate sw itched off (standing lamps lamps, instrum ent panel lamps) excepted).

  • Page 44: Combination Switch

    C ontrol for • windshield washer system • headlamp cleaning system (will w o rk only with exterior lamp sw itch in position 1 or 2). When the washer system is acti­ vated, the w ipers also operate for a limited time. Windshield w iper speeds W indshield w iper sw itched off Interm ittent wiping...

  • Page 45: Exterior Rear View M Irrors

    niiMiiiiiiiiiiiin 9266 E xterio r R e arV iew M irrors To adjust the m irror: Inside Rear View M irror Turn key to steering lock position 2. The exterior m irrors have electrically The m irror can be tilted to the anti­ The exterior m irror can be adjusted heated glass.

  • Page 46: Sun Visors

    > Sun Visors Vanity m irror: Sliding Roof with Rear Pop-Up Feature With the visor engaged in its inner Swing sun visors down to protect m ounting, the lamp can be switched against sun glare. Turn key to steering lock position 1 on by opening the cover.

  • Page 47: Interior Lamps

    The rear courtesy lamp is sw itched on L igh ter In te rio r Lamps and off by the rear d oor contact Turn key to steering lock position 1 The switch fo r the front lamp (com bi­ sw itches or by the rocker switch on or 2.

  • Page 48: Rear W Indow D Efroster

    ally turned off after a maximum of Rear W indow D efroster 20 m inutes of operation. Heavy accu­ With engine running, press symbol mulation of snow and ice should be side of rocker sw itch to turn on, b o t­ removed before activating the defros­...

  • Page 49: Power Windows

    Shelf below Rear Window Warning! The shelf below the rear window should not be used to carry objects. This will prevent such objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an acci­ dent or sudden maneuver. Power Windows All fo u r w indow s can then be oper­...

  • Page 50: Electronic Radio

    To turn the radio ON Press “ ON” side of button. The radio will begin operating on the last station, volume and tone setting stored before the last turn off. The system can also be turned on by inserting a tape cassette through the cassette door.
  • Page 51 To adjust the tone characteristic To select AM or FM Press any of the buttons marked U iJ Base and treble can be adjusted independently. through QJ3 to tune the radio To set the radio to a “ fla t” tone se tting (bass and treble at mid-range setting), to the FM band.
  • Page 52 Manual tuning (used to fine tune a Tuning sensitivity button station or fo r manual scanning) By pressing the tuning sensitivity button once or twice, you can select the desired sensitivity level of the autom atic station seeker. The sensitivity indica­ A fter selecting the desired AM or FM to r shows the selected sensitivity level: wave band, press the manual tuning...
  • Page 53 Showing the “ o ld ” setting firs t allows Note: A lthough FM is normally static For fast tape rewind press the fast fo r reconsideration of the decision to free, reception quality can be limited rewind button 0 9 . The button will store.
  • Page 54 Care and maintenance • if the antenna switch is engaged in the “ max." position, the antenna To avoid deterioration of the tone extends fully, quality, clean the tape head with the • if the antenna switch is engaged in special cleaning tape available the “...
  • Page 55 Driving Parking Brake Starting and Shifting Gears Cruise Control Charge Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Gauge Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp Engine Oil C onsum ption Coolant Temperature Gauge Low Engine Coolant Level Indicator Lamp Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Low W indshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Level Indicator Lamp Exterior Light Failure...

  • Page 56: Parking Brake

    Starting and Shifting Gears Test the brakes shortly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when The autom atic transm ission selects the road is clear of oth e r traffic. individual gears automatically, Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not dependent upon selector lever posi­...
  • Page 57 ‘P” Parking lock. “ D” Drive. The parking lock is an additional A utom atic upshifting to top gear. safeguard to the parking brake Position “ D” affords optimum when parking the vehicle. driving characteristics under all Engage only w ith the car normal operating conditions.
  • Page 58 Trailer operation Maneuvering Important! To maneuver in tig h t areas, e.g. when To prevent the engine from laboring Do not exceed the engine speed lim­ at low RPMs, do not allow the engine pulling into a parking space, control its fo r individual gear selections, the car speed by gradually releasing speed to drop too low on uphill gra­...

  • Page 59: Cruise Control

    The speed can be increased (e.g. fo r Note: passing) by using the accelerator. As If the engine does not brake the vehi­ soon as the accelerator is released, cle sufficiently while driving on a the previously set speed will be downgrade, the speed you set on the resumed automatically.

  • Page 60: Charge Indicator Lamp

    Coolants, Lubricants, e tc .” ). w hich m ust be repaired at an author­ If the indicator lamp com es on with ized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as During severe operating conditions the engine running and at operating soon as possible.

  • Page 61: Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp

    Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Exterior Light Failure Indicator Lamp Outside Temperature Indicator The fuel reserve warning lamp will The light failure indicator com es on The tem perature sensor is attached come on when the key is turned to with the key in steering lock posi­ to the fro n t bum per behind the steering lock position 2, and will go tion 2 and will go out when the engine...

  • Page 62: Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp

    A t the instant one of the wheels is Have the brake system checked at an this case, the brake system functions authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer about to lock up, you will feel a slight in the usual manner, but w ithout anti­...

  • Page 63: Emission Control

    Abroad, there is a widely-spread tion properly only when maintained Do not run the engine in confined MERCEDES-BENZ service netw ork at strictly according to factory specifica­ areas (such as a garage) which are your disposal. If you travel into areas tions.

  • Page 64: Winter Driving

    MERCEDES-BENZ dealer before and recom m ended by us. Any author­ tery ensures that the engine can the onset of winter. ized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be always be started, even at low glad to advise you on this subject. •...
  • Page 65 Practical Hints Hood Checking Coolant Level Adding Coolant Engine Oil Level Check Fluid Level-Autom atic Transmission Turning o ff Engine Manually Bleeding of Fuel System First Aid Kit Stowing Things in the Vehicle Spare Wheel, Jack, Vehicle Tool Kit Wheels, Tires Changing W heels Tire Inflation Pressure Battery...

  • Page 66: Hood

    Warning! To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running. Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving. Pull handle (2) com pletely out of Hood radiator grill and open hood (do not To open: pull up on handle).

  • Page 67: Checking Coolant Level

    Warning! Checking Coolant Level The coolant level can be checked vis­ • Do not open the engine hood if ually at the transparent coolant reser­ you see or hear steam or coolant voir. escaping from the engine com­ partment. With the engine idling To check the coolant level, the vehicle and the climate control system must be parked on level ground.

  • Page 68: Engine Oil Level Check

    E ngine Oil Level Check Add oil, if needed, only to the upper mark (max). Do The best tim e to check the engine oil not overfill the engine. level is when the oil is warm, such as during a fuel stop. With the vehicle on level ground, stop the engine and wait a few minutes fo r the oil to drain back to the oil pan.

  • Page 69: Fluid Level-Autom Atic Transmission

    The fluid level in the transm ission is dependent upon its tem perature. The maximum and minimum fluid level marks on the d ipstick are applicable references only if the transm ission fluid has reached its normal operating tem perature of 80° C (176° F). Important! If the transm ission fluid cools down to 20 - 30°...

  • Page 70: Turning Off Engine Manually

    Bleeding of Fuel System Turning off Engine Manually If the engine continues to run after The fuel system is a self bleeding sys­ the key is turned to steering lock pos­ tem. Turn the key in steering lock fully to the right and crank engine (for up ition 0, open the hood and push down to one minute maximum).

  • Page 71: First Aid Kit

    Warning! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle. Use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a tire change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack.

  • Page 72: Wheels, Tires

    “ Technical Data” . See any authorized MERCEDES- Use only genuine MERCEDES-BENZ BENZ dealer fo r inform ation on tested wheel bolts (identified by Mercedes- Rotating wheels: and recom m ended wheels and tires Star on bolt shaft).

  • Page 73: Changing Wheels

    Warning! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle. Use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a tire change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack.

  • Page 74: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Tire pressures listed fo r light loads 11. Install spare wheel on wheel hub. Tire Inflation Pressure are minimum values offering high driv­ Insert wheel bolts and tighten A table (see fuel filler flap or last ing com fort. Increased inflation pres­ them slightly.

  • Page 75: Battery

    Coat battery terminal clamps with Warning! Battery acidproof grease. Keep battery clean Check electrolyte level in each cell Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. and dry. approximately every fo u r weeks, and Do not allow this fluid to come in The service life of the battery is also more frequently during the summer contact with eyes, skin or clothing.

  • Page 76: Headlamp Adjustment

    Headlamp Adjustment Headlamp Assembly 6 Fog lamp cover 7 Turn signal, parking, side marker Headlamp horizontal adjustm ent C orrect headlamp adjustm ent is and standing lamp bulb screw extrem ely important. Check and read­ 8 Electrical connector fo r high and ju st headlamps at regular intervals Headlamp vertical adjustm ent low beam headlamp...
  • Page 77 Replacing bulbs: Bulb fo r turn signal, parking, side marker and standing lamp (21/5 W /32/3 cp): Loosen plastic nut (4) and remove housing tow ards the front. Turn bulb socket (7) with bulb coun­ terclockw ise and pull out. Push bulb Taillamp Assemblies Turn both locks in the trunk to the left into socket, turn counterclockw ise...
  • Page 78 Interior Lamps High Mounted Stop Lamp License Plate Lamps (21 W /32 cp) (5 W lamp) To replace the bulb, push the lamp assembly to the right, lift off the cover Loosen both the securing screw s (1) To replace the bulb, pull tabs on both on the left side w ith a screw driver and and take out lamp.
  • Page 79 Sun Visor Lamps (5 W lamp) Glove Compartment Lamp Trunk Lamp (10 W lamp) (5 W lamp) To replace a bulb, pry off the cover by Trunk lamp (1) is easily accessible inserting a screw driver in the left and To replace, pull down cover and when trunk lid (2) is open.

  • Page 80: Fuses

    Fuses Before replacing a blown fuse, deter­ mine the cause of the short circuit. The fuse box is located in the engine Spare fuses are furnished inside the com partm ent. fuse box. Observe amperage and To exchange a fuse, remove clamp (1) color of fuse.

  • Page 81: U Nlocking Of Fuel Filler Flap

    Windshield Wipers To replace or release frozen w ind­ shield w iper blades, the windshield w iper arms can be pulled out of their recess by hand. Sufficient force must be applied to overcom e spring resist­ ance. Be careful not to tear rubber blades w hich are frozen to the glass, as this will reduce the effectiveness of the wipers.

  • Page 82: Tow -Starting And Towing The Vehicle

    Tow-starting a Vehicle Towing a Vehicle The vehicle may be tow ed with all Shift selector lever to position “ N” . wheels on the ground and the selec­ Turn key to steering lock position 2 to r lever in position “ N” fo r distances and have vehicle towed.

  • Page 83: Jump Starting

    Jum p S tarting 4. Clamp one end of the second jum ­ Important! per cable to the grounded nega­ If the battery is discharged the engine A discharged battery can freeze at tive ( —) terminal of the charged can be started with jum per cables and approx.

  • Page 84: Cleaning And Care Of The Vehicle

    “ h ow -to ” inform ation potency of the above adverse influ­ MERCEDES-BENZ because of the as well as references to recom ­ ences. possibility of incom patibility between mended MB car-care products.
  • Page 85 Car Washing Tar Stains Plastic Parts, Headliner and Rubber Parts Before washing your vehicle, remove Quickly remove tar stains before they insect residues. MB insect rem over is dry and becom e more difficult to Do not use oil o r wax on these parts. recommended.
  • Page 86 Use the appro­ MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. priate MB Touch-U p S tick fo r quick | j | k A m aretta: For cleaning brush and and provisional repairs of m inor paint vacuum frequently.

  • Page 87: Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Removing rear seat head restraints: Pull head restraint up until detent is Removing fro n t seat head restraints: felt. Then pull it out sharply using both Bring the head restraint to its highest hands. position. Depress release button (1) under the Installing rear seat head restraints: seatback covering material and pull Insert the head restraint, push it down...

  • Page 88: Rear Seat Cushion

    On vehicles with power rear seats, the rear seat cushion can best be removed and installed by an author­ ized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. Ash trays To remove fro n t ash tray: Pull ash tray out to the stop, lift up...

  • Page 89: Luggage Or Ski Racks

    Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer can give fu rth e r advice. Spare Parts Service All MERCEDES-BENZ dealers main­...
  • Page 91 Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. Identification Plates Vehicle Data Cards W arranty Coverage Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Capacities Engine Oils Brake Fluid Diesel Fuels C oolants Consum er Information...

  • Page 92: Identification Plates

    C ertification Tag Identification Plates (left door pillar) When ordering spare parts, please Identification Tag specify chassis and engine numbers. (left window post) Vehicle Identification No. Engine No. Body No. and Paintwork No. Emission Control Tag Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing fo re m issio n control system »...

  • Page 93: Vehicle Data Cards

    Data card No. 1 bears the key num ber and should never be left in the vehi­ cle. Subm it this card to your author­ ized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer to request a replacement key in case of loss. Data card No. 2 has no key number information and should be kept in the Maintenance Booklet where indi­...

  • Page 94: Technical Data

    Radial-ply tires 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized W inter tires: MERCEDES-BENZ dealer for the corresponding data of all special bodies and 205/65 R 15 93 T M + S Radial-ply tires special equipment.

  • Page 95: Fuels Coolants Lubricants Etc

    Capacities Vehicle com ponents and their res­ pective lubricants m ust match. There­ fore use only brands tested and recom mended by us. Inquire at your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Recommended engine oils Am bient temp.
  • Page 96 12.5 I (3.3 US gal) including a reserve of W -F -800 a grades 1 and 2 Cooling system approxim ately 10.0 I (10.6 US qt) C oolant1 1 For recommendations on recommended brands, see your nearest MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.

  • Page 97: Engine Oils

    ’s efficiency. The brake fluid m ust therefore be replaced annually, preferably in the spring. It is recom m ended to use only brake fluid approved by MERCEDES-BENZ. Your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will provide you w ith additional inform a­ tion.

  • Page 98: Diesel Fuels

    Diesel Fuels To avoid m alfunctions, No. 2-D diesel A dding of kerosene to No. 1-D diesel fuel of a lowered cloud point is mar­ fuel is not recom m ended even at low Use only com m ercially available vehi­ keted during the cold season.

  • Page 99: Coolants

    The engine coolant is a m ixture of heat transfer capability of the solu­ your car: MERCEDES-BENZ A ntico r­ water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, tion. Therefore, do not use more than rosion/A ntifreeze Agent.

  • Page 100: Consum Er Information

    Tem perature “ A ” , “ B ” , “ C ” Consum er Inform ation Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative The tem perature grades of “ A ” (the This has been prepared as required of rating based on the wear rate of the highest).
  • Page 101 Vehicle Stopping Distance This figure indicates braking perform ance that can be met or exceeded by the vehicles to w hich it applies, under different conditions of loading and with partial failures of the braking system. The inform ation presented represents results obtainable by skilled drivers under controlled road and vehicle conditions, and the inform ation may not be co rre ct under other conditions.
  • Page 103 Index...
  • Page 104 Airbag 37 Capacities 93 Emergency tensioning Alarm system 28 Central locking system 27 retractors 34 Alloy wheels 84 Certification tag 90 Emission control 61 Antenna 52 Charge indicator lamp 58 Emission control tag 90 A nticorrosion/antifreeze 97 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 82 Engine no.
  • Page 105 Maintenance 4,17 Jack 69 Headlamps 74,42 Jump starting 81 Headlamp washer 42 Oil pressure gauge 58 Head restraints 29,32, 85 O rthopedic seat 30 fro n t 29, 85 Keys 25 Outside tem perature indicator 59 rear 32,85 Lamps, exterior 7 4 ,7 5 ,7 6 Heated seats 32 Fog lamps 74 Paintwork no.
  • Page 106 Seat belts 34 Technical data 92 Upholstery, cleaning 84 Reminder lamp and warning Tire chains 62 buzzer 34 Tire pressure 72 Vanity m irrors 44 Seats 2 9 ,3 0 ,3 3 ,8 6 Tires 15,70,98 V-belt 87,92 fro n t 29, 30 Tool kit 69 Vehicle data cards 91 rear 33, 86...
  • Page 107 If you have any question about carrying out some ser­ ture fo r their vehicles are advised to contact vice, turn to the advice of an authorized MERCEDES- MERCEDES-BENZ distributors in the U.S. or Canada at BENZ dealer. the following addresses, respectively fo r U.S.A.:...
  • Page 110 Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip Fuel Supply: Turn fuel filler cap to the left and hold on to it until pos­ sible pressure in tank has been released. Tire Inflation Pressure: Check at least every tw o weeks. For details see page 72.
  • Page 111 What You Should Know at the Gas Station • Coolant: For normal replenishm ent, use water • Fuel: Diesel fuels acc. to ASTM D 975, grades 1 and 2 (potable w ater quality). as well as W -F -800a grades 1 and 2. See page 96. For furth e r inform ation (e.g.
  • Page 112 DAIMLER-BENZ AG Stuttgart-U ntertuerkheim Z entralkundendienst...

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