Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Turbo Diesel 1982 User manual

Mercedes-Benz

Drive Sensibly — Save Fuel
Fuel consumption depends to a great
extent on driving habits and operating
conditions
In order to save fuel you should:
• ensure that tire pressures are
correct
• not carry unnecessary loads
• remove ski racks or roof-mounted
luggage racks when not in use
• not warm up your engine at idle
and with the vehicle at standstill
• avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration
• avoid frequent braking
• avoid unnecessarily high speeds
• 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

300SD-
HJRBO DIESEL
Type 126 D
1982

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 In both cases — for your
own benefit — please read this ow ner’s manual before putting it away Even
though you have been driving a car fo r 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 m ost of your new car
We wish you safe and pleasant m otoring
DAIMLER-BENZ A ktiengesellschaft
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This Owner’s Manual also describes
optional extras as far as this is
required for their operation.
As the scope of delivery is deter
ined by the order, the equip ent of
your vehicle ay deviate fro the
descriptions and illustrations to so e
extent.
Vehicle Operation
Instruments and Controls
Instrument Cluster
Keys, D oors
Master Key and
Supplementary Key
Flat Key
Obtaining Replacement
Keys
Opening, Locking and
Unlocking of Doors
Master Lock System
Seats
Electrical Adjustment of
Driver’s and Front
Passenger’s Seats
Safety Headrests
Orthopaedic Seat Back
Arm Rest (Front Seats)
Arm Rest (Rear Seat)
Seat Heater
Seat Belts
The last page
What you should know at the gas
station
Contents
C ontrols 22
Steering Lock 22
Lighting Switch 23
12 Combination Switch 24
14 Cruise C ontrol 25
Automatic Climate C ontrol 26
I4 Various Equipment 31
' Exterior M irrors 31
Inside Rear View M irror 31
4 Sun Visors 32
Sliding R o o f 32
It? Interior Lam ps 33
Heated Rear Window 33
16 Electric Lighter 34
Shelf below Rear Window 34
Electric Window Lifters 34
16 R adio 35
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Contents
Driving
H ood 42
Regular Inspections 43
Parking Brake 44
Starting and Turning
off the Engine 44
Starting and Shifting Gears 46
Safe Driving 48
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Lamp 50
Brake Fluid 50
Charge Indicator Lam p 50
Oil Pressure Gauge 50
Coolant Temperature Gauge 50
Emission C ontrol 51
Engine Oil Consumption 51
The First 1500 km/1000 Miles 51
Special Operating Conditions 52
Winter Driving 52
Hints for Driving 52
High Altitude Correction
Device 53
Tire Chains 53
Traveling A broad 53
Vehicle Care
MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
S yste m
Severe Operating Conditions
Engine Oil Change and Filter
Change
Automatic Transmission —
Fluid and Filter Change
Spare Parts Service
Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
Jobs related to C a re
Practical Hints
Ash trays 62
56 Rear Seat Cushion 62
5® Bleeding the Fuel System 63
5 7 Turning off Engine Manually 63
First Aid Kit 64
57 Luggage or Ski Racks 64
57 Spare Wheel, Jack,
5 8 Vehicle Tool Kit 64
59 Wheels, Tires, Changing Wheels 65
Wheels, T ires 65
Changing Wheels 66
Tire Inflation Pressure 67
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Contents
Checking Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc 68
Engine Oil Level Check 68
Checking Coolant Level 69
Replenishing Coolant 69
Fluid Level —
Automatic Transmission 70
Electrical System 71
Fuses 71
Battery 71
Replacing Bulbs 72
Windshield W ipers 75
Emergency Operation of
Sliding R o o f 75
Unlocking the Fuel Filler Flap 75
Jump Starting 76
Tow-starting and Towing
the Vehicle 76
Technical Data, Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc.
Identification Plates 80
Vehicle Data Cards 81
Warranty C overage 81
Technical D ata 82
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc 84
Capacities 84
Engine O ils 86
Brake Fluid 86
Diesel F ue ls 87
Coolants 88
Service Literature 89
Vehicle Operation
Driving
Vehicle Care
Practical Hints
Technical Data, Fuels,
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
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