Mercedes-Benz 230 1978 User manual

Owner's
Manual
Type 123
230
280E
280CE
Mercedes‑Benz

ou 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.
In both cases — for your own benefit — please read this owner’s
manual before putting it away. Even though you have been driving
a car for years, some things in this car may be new to you, and this
manual certainly contains a few hints which will help you to make
the most of your new car.
We wish you safe and pleasant motoring.
DAIMLER-BENZ Aktiengesellschaft
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Contents
This Owner’s Manual also
describes optional extras as far as
an introduction on their handling
is required. As these extras need
to be ordered separately, the
equip ent of your vehicle ay
deviate fro the descriptions and
illustrations to so e extent.
The last page
What you should know at the
gas station
Vehicle Operation
Instruments and Controls 8
Instrument Cluster ....................... 10
Keys, Doors ................................. 12
Master and Supplementary
key ............................................. 12
Opening, Locking and
Unlocking of Doors ................. 12
Master Lock System ............... 13
Seats ............................................. 14
Front Seat Adjustment 14
Safety Headrest ....................... 15
Arm Rest (Rear Seat) ........... 15
Safety B e lts ............................. 16
Controls ....................................... 18
Steering Lock ........................... 18
Light S w itch ............................. 19
Combination Switch ............... 20
Cruise C ontrol ......................... 21
Various Equipment ..................... 22
Interior Lights ........................... 22
Rear View M irrors ................... 22
Sun V iso r ................................. 23
Heated Rear Window ........... 23
Shelf below Rear Window ... 23
Electric Lighter ....................... 24
Sliding R oof ............................. 24
Electric Window Lifters 25
Heating and Ventilation 26
Air Conditioning System ........... 28
Automatic Climate Control .... 30
Radio ........................................... 33
Driving
Hood ............................................. 38
Regular Inspections ................... 39
Parking Brake ............................. 40
Catalytic Converter Cautions .. 41
Starting and Turning off the
Engine ........................................... 42
230 ............................................. 42
280 E, 280 C E ........................... 43
Starting and Shifting Gears .... 44
Safe Driving ................................. 46
Brake Pad Wear Indicator ... 47
Brake F lu id ............................... 47
Charge Indicator L ight 47
Oil Pressure Gauge .............. 47
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 47
Emission Control .................. 48
Driving Econom ically ................ 48
Fuel Consumption................... 48
Engine Oil Consumption .... 48
The First 1,000 Miles (1,500 km) 48
Special Operating Conditions .. 49
Winter Driving ......................... 49
Traveling Abroad ................... 49
High Altitude Correction
Device ..................................... 5(
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Contents
Vehicle Care
MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
System ......................................... 52
Severe Operating Conditions 52
Engine Oil Change and Filter
Change ..................................... 52
Automatic Transmission -
Fluid and Filter Change .... 52
Spare Parts Service ................... 53
Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 54
Jobs related to Care .............. 55
Practical Hints
Ash trays ....................................... 58
First Aid K it ................................. 58
Rear Seat Cushion .................... 59
Tool K it ......................................... 59
Luggage or Ski Racks .............. 59
Wheels, Tires, Changing Wheels 60
Wheels, Tires .......................... 60
Changing Wheels .................. 61
Tire Pressure .......................... 62
Checking Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc .............................. 63
Engine Oil Level Check .... 63
Replenishing Coolant .......... 63
Fluid Level - Automatic
Transmission ......................... 64
Electrical System ....................... 65
Fuses ....................................... 65
Battery ..................................... 65
Spark P lugs ............................. 65
Replacing B ulb s ..................... 66
Emergency Operating of
Sliding R oof ................................. 70
Unlocking of the Filler Flap ... 70
Emergency-starting and
Towing the Vehicle ..................... 71
Technical Data — Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
Identification Plates ................... 74
Vehicle Data Cards ................... 75
Technical Data ........................... 76
230 76
280 E, 280 CE ........................... 78
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. 80
Capacities ............................... 80
Engine O ils ............................... 83
Brake Fluid ............................... 83
Coolants ................................. 84
Service-Literature ..................... 85
Vehicle Operation
Driving
Vehicle Care
Practical Hints
Technical Data — Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
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Vehicle Operation

nstruments and Controls
For ore detailed descriptions see quoted pages.
1 Speaker grilles
2 Swivelling side ventilation outlets (page 26)
3 Parking brake release knob (page 40)
4 Hood lock release handle (page 38)
5 Parking brake pedal (page 40)
6 Combination switch (page 20)
7 Light switch (page 19)
8 Cruise control (page 21)
9 Instrument cluster (page 10)
10 Horn control
11 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch (page 18)
12 Swivelling outlets for nonheated fresh air (page 26)
13 Lever for nonheated fresh air (page 26)
14 Switch for rear courtesy light
15 Switch for automatic antenna (page 35)
16 Air conditioner temperature switch (page 28)
17 Control of electrically operated sliding roof
(page 24)
18 Switch for heated rear window (page 23)
19 Air distribution lever (page 26)
20 Heater switch, left vehicle side (page 26)
21 Switch for air volume control and blower (page 26)
22 Heater switch, right vehicle side (page 26)
23 Radio (page 33)
24 Ash tray with electric lighter (page 24, 58)
25 Speaker — fader control (page 34)
26 Switch group for window lifters (page 25)
27 Hazard warning flasher switch
28 Glove compartment, illuminated (only if steering
lock is in position “1” or “2”)
To open, move handle sideways

nstruments and Controls
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