Mercedes-Benz 280 E 1979 User manual

You have chosen to drive a MERCEDES-BENZ, a car in whose
construction and production we have taken reat 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 puttin it away. Even thou h you have been drivin
a car for years, some thin s 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 motorin .
DAIMLER-BENZ Aktien esellschaft
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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 pa e
What ou should know at the
gas station
Vehicle Operation
Instruments and Controls 8
Instrument Cluster ....................... 10
Ke s, Doors ................................ 12
Master and Supplementar
ke ............................................ 12
Opening, Locking and
Unlocking of Doors ................. 12
Master Lock S stem .............. 13
Seats ............................................ 14
Adjustment of Driver’s Seat
and Front Passenger Seat ... 14
Safet Headrest ....................... 15
Arm Rest (Rear Seat) ........... 15
Safet Belts ............................. 16
Controls ...................................... 18
Steering Lock ........................... 18
Light Switch ............................. 19
Combination Switch ............... 20
Cruise Control ......................... 21
Various Equipment ..................... 22
Interior Lights ........................... 22
Rear View M irrors ................... 22
Sun V isor ................................ 23
Heated Rear Window ........... 23
Shelf below Rear Window ... 23
Electric Lighter ....................... 24
Sliding R oof............................. 24
Electric Window Lifters 25
Automatic Climate C ontrol 26
Radio .......................................... 29
Drivin
Hood .......................................... 34
Regular Inspections ................. 35
Parking Brake ........................... 36
Catal tic Converter Cautions ... 37
Starting and Turning off the
Engine ........................................ 38
Starting and Shifting Gears 39
Safe Driving ............................... 41
Brake Pad Wear Indicator ... 43
Brake Fluid ............................. 43
Charge Indicator Light 43
Oil Pressure Gauge.............. 43
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 43
Emission Control
................. 44
Driving Economicall ................ 44
Fuel Consumption ................. 44
Engine Oil Consumption .... 44
The First 1,000 Miles (1,500 km) 44
Special Operating Conditions .. 45
Winter Driving ....................... 45
Hints for Driving ..................... 45
High Altitude Engine
Adjustment ............................. 46
Tire Chains ........................... 46
Traveling Abroad ................. 46
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Vehicle Care
MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
S stem ...................................... 48
Severe Operating Conditions 48
Engine Oil Change and Filter
Change ................................... 48
Automatic Transmission -
Fluid and Filter Change 48
Spare Parts Service .................. 49
Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 50
Jobs related to Care ................ 51
Practical Hints
Ash tra s .................................... 54
First Aid K it ............................... 54
Rear Seat Cushion .................... 55
Spare Wheel, Jack, Vehicle
Tool K it ...................................... 55
Luggage or Ski Racks .............. 55
Wheels, Tires, Changing Wheels 56
Wheels, Tires ......................... 56
Changing Wheels .................. 57
Tire Pressure ......................... 58
Checking Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc ............................ 59
Engine Oil Level Check 59
Replenishing Coolant .......... 59
Fluid Level - Automatic
Transmission ....................... 60
Electrical S stem ..................... 61
Fuses ..................................... 61
Batter ................................... 61
Spark Plugs ........................... 61
Replacing B ulbs .................... 62
Emergenc Operating of
Sliding Roof ............................... 66
Unlocking of the Fuel Tank
Filler F lap ................................... 66
Emergenc -starting and
Towing the Vehicle ................... 67
Technical Data — Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
Identification Plates .................. 70
Vehicle Data Cards .................. 71
Technical Data ......................... 72
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. 74
Capacities ............................. 74
Engine O ils ............................. 76
Brake Fluid ............................. 76
Coolants ............................... 77
Service-Literature ................... 78
Vehicle Operation
Drivin
Vehicle Care
Practical Hints
Technical Data — Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
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Vehicle Operation

Instruments 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 36)
4 Hood lock release handle (page 34)
5 Parking brake pedal (page 36)
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 cooled air (page 26)
13 Switch for rear courtes light
14 Switch for automatic antenna (page 31)
15 Switch for electric sliding roof (page 24)
16 Switch for heated rear window (page 23)
17 Automatic climate control (page 26)
18 Radio (page 29)
19 Ash tra with electric lighter (page 24, 54)
20 Speaker - fader control (page 30)
21 Switch group for window lifters (page 25)
22 Hazard warning flasher switch
Push switch = hazard warning flasher s stem
switched on
Push switch once more = hazard warning
flasher s stem switched off
23 Glove compartment, illuminated (onl if steering
lock is in position “1” or “2”)
To open, move handle sidewa s

Instruments and Controls
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