Mercedes-Benz 280 SE User manual

WhatYouShould Knowat the GasStation
• Fuel:
Usepremium unleaded gasoline:Posted Octane
Index 91 (Average of 96RON/86 MON).
Fuel tank capacity approx.26.4USgal (l.00 り．
This includes approx. 3.3USgal (12.5りreserve.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out
‑donot overfill.
Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisenous.
It burnsviolently andcan cause serious
inju町.Wheneveryouare around gasoline,
avoid inhaling fumesand skin contact, extin‑
guish all smoking materials. Neverallow
sparks, flame orsmoking materials near
gasoline!
• Engine Oil:
Engine oil level check, see Index.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick
marking level: 2.1USqt (2 .0り．
Recommendedengine oils,see Index.
• Coolant:
For normal replenishing,use water (potable water
quality).
For further information (e.g.anticorrosion/
antifreeze),refer to Index.
• SparkPlugs:
Approved spark plugs,refer to Technical Data"
• Bulbs:
High beam:H1 (55 W),
low beam:Xenon,
fog lamps:H1 (55 W),
turn signal,standing,side marker and parking
lamps, front: 2357 NA (28.5/8.3 W/30/2.2 c
同，
turn signal lamps, rear:21 W/24cp,
tail ,parking and standing lamps,rear: 5W/4cp,
rear fog lamp: 21/4 W/35/1.2 cp,
stop and side marker lamps,rear:
21/4 W/35/1.2cp,
license plate lamps:5W.
・Tire Pressure:
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside
the fuel filler flap.
• Air Conditioner:
R‑134a refrigerant and special lubricant,
refer to Technical Data"(also see Index).

Owner’s
Manual 280 SE
450 SEl
Type 116
Mercedes-Benz

You have chosen to drive a M E CEDES-BENZ, a car in whose
construction and productio n we have taken great pains because
we believe that q uality is not a m atter of chance.
Perhaps you have already had experience w ith a ME CEDES, maybe
th is is your first car from the D AIM LE -BEN Z com pany. In both
cases — for your own benefit — please read this ow ne r’s manual
before putting it away. Even though you have been driving
a car fo r years, som e things in this car may be new to you, and this
m anual certainly contains a few hints which w ill help you to
make the m ost of your new car.
We wish you safe and pleasant m otoring.
DAIM LE -BEN Z Aktiengesellschaft
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Contents
This O wner's M anual also describes
optional extras as far as this is
required for their operation.
>As the scope of delivery is deter
m ined by the order the equipm ent
of your vehicle may deviate from
the descriptions and illustratio ns to
som e extent.
The last page
What you should know at the gaso
line station.
Vehicle Operation
Instruments and Controls .... 8
Instrument C lu s te r .......................... 10
Keys, D o o rs ....................................... 12
Master Key and
Supplementary K e y ................... 12
Opening, Locking and
Unlocking of D oors ...................... 12
Master Lock System ................... 13
S e a ts .................................................... 14
Front Seat Adjustment .... 14
Safety H e a d re st .......................... 14
Arm est ( ear S e a t) 14
Safety Belts ................................ 15
C o n tro ls ............................................. 17
Steering Lock ............................. 17
Light S w itch ................................... 17
Combination S w itc h ................... 18
Cruise C o n tro l ............................. 19
Automatic Climate Control . . . 20
Various E quipm ent .......................... 24
Interior L ig hts ................................ 24
ear View M irro rs ...................... 24
Sun V is o r ....................................... 24
Electric Window Lifters .... 25
L ig h te r ............................................. 26
Heated ear W in d o w 26
Sliding o o f ................................ 26
a d io .................................................... 27
Driving
H o o d .................................................... 32
Parking Bra ke ................................... 32
egular In sp ectio n s ...................... 33
Catalytic Converter Cautions . . 34
Starting and Turning
off the E ng in e ................................... 35
Starting and Shifting Gears . . . 36
Safe D rivin g ...................................... 38
Brake Pad Wear Indicator . . 40
Charge Indicator Light .... 40
Oil Pressure G a ug e ................... 40
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 40
Fuel C on su m ption ...................... 40
Engine Oil Consumption . . . 40
Emission C on trol ......................... 41
The First 1,000 Miles (1,500 km) . 41
Special Operating Conditions . . 41
Winter Driving ............................. 41
High Altitude Correction
D e v ic e ............................................. 42
Traveling Abroad ...................... 42
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Contents
Vehicle Care
ME CEDES-BENZ Maintenance
S ystem ................................................ 44
Severe Operating Conditions . 44
Engine Oil Change and Filter
C h a n ge .......................................... 45
Automatic Transmission —
Fluid and Filter Change .... 45
Spare Parts S e rv ic e ...................... 45
Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 46
Jobs related to C are ................... 47
Practical Hints
A s h tra y s ............................................. 50
ear Seat C ushion ......................... 50
Vehicle Tool K it ................................ 50
Wheels, Tires, Changing Wheels 51
Wheels, T ire s ................................ 51
Changing W h e e ls ...................... 52
Tire Inflation Pressure 53
Checking Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc....................................54
Engine Oil Level Check .... 54
eplenishing C oola n t 55
Automatic Transmission
Fluid L e v e l ................................... 56
Electrical System ............................. 57
Spark P lugs .................................... 57
F u s e s ............................................. 57 Vehicle Operation f
B atte ry ............................................. 57 ~
eplacing B u lb s .......................... 58
Sliding oof Emergency
O p e ra tin g .......................................... 61
Tow-starting and Towing
the Vehicle ....................................... 62 Driving
Technical Data, Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc.
Identification P la te s ...................... 64
Vehicle Data C ards .......................... 65
Technical D a ta ................................ 66
280 S E ............................................. 66
450 S E L .......................................... 68
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. 70
C ap acities ....................................... 70
Engine O ils ................................... 73
Brake F lu id ................................... 73
C oolan ts .......................................... 74
Service-Literature ............................. 75
Vehicle Care
Practical Hints
Technical Data, Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
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Vehicle Operation
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Instruments and Controls
For more detailed descriptions see quoted pages.
1 Adjustable louvers for side ventilation (page 20)
2 Control lever for side ventilation (page 20)
3 Parking brake release knob (page 32)
4 Instruction tag (except tourist vehicle).
Use only unleaded gasoline
5 Cruise control (page 19)
6 Light switch (page 17)
7 Combination switch (page 18)
8 Handle to disengage hood lock (page 32)
9 Parking brake pedal (page 32)
10 Horn control
11 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch (page17)
12 Adjustable louvers for cooled air (page 20)
13 Switch for rear passenger compartment light
14 Switch for automatic antenna (page 29)
15 Switch for heated rear window (page 26)
16 Electric sliding roof control (page 26)
17 Automatic climate control (page 20)
18 adio (page 27)
19 Ashtray with lighter (page 26, 50)
20 Loudspeaker - fader control (page 28)
21 Hazard warning flasher switch
22 Glove compartment (to open, shift handle
sideways). Only illuminated if steering lock is
in position “2”.
23 Loudspeaker cover, right and left