Mercedes-Benz 240 D 1979, Owner'S Manual

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Page 4: ...e this is your first car fro m the D AIM LE R B E N Z com pany In both cases fo r yo ur ow n benefit please read this ow ner s m anual before p u ttin g it aw ay Even th ou gh you have been driving a car fo r years some th ing s in this car m ay be new to you and this m anual certainly contains a fe w hints w hich w ill help you to make the m ost o f your new car W e w ish you safe and pleasant m ...

Page 5: ...tch 20 Cruise Control 21 Various Equipment 22 Interior Lights 22 Rear View Mirrors 22 Sun V is o r 23 Heated Rear W indow 23 Shelf below Rear W indow 23 Electric L ig h te r 24 Sliding R o o f 24 Electric W indow Lifters 25 Heating and V e ntila tion 26 Air Conditioning S y s te m 28 Automatic Climate Control 30 R adio 33 Driving H o o d 38 Regular Inspections 39 Parking Brake 40 Starting and Turn...

Page 6: ...lan t 61 Fluid Level Automatic Transm ission 62 Wheels Tires Changing Wheels 63 Wheels T ire s 63 Changing Wheels 64 Tire Pressure 65 Electrical S ystem 66 Replacing B u lb s 66 Fuses 70 B a tte ry 70 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 71 Unlocking of the Filler Flap 71 Emergency starting and Towing the V e h ic le 72 Turning off Engine Manually 73 Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Ide...

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Page 9: ...for rear courtesy light 8 16 Switch for automatic antenna page 35 17 Air conditioner temperature switch page 28 18 Switch for electric sliding roof page 24 19 Switch for heated rear window page 23 20 Air distribution lever page 26 21 Heater switch left vehicle side page 26 22 Switch for air volume control and blower page 26 23 Heater switch right vehicle side page 26 24 Radio page 33 25 Ash tray w...

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Page 11: ...ght orange 10 Seat belt warning light red 11 Knob for clock adjustment press in for adjustments 12 Knob for instrument lighting and trip odometer Rotate knob instrument lighting is infinitely variable Depress knob trip odometer is turned back 13 Brake warning light red comes on if the parking brake is engaged too little brake fluid is in the reservoir 14 Brake pad wear indicator light red Light co...

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Page 13: ...ull handle out wards 1 From the inside pull handle in door trim panel Locking and Unlocking of Doors From the outside turn key From the inside actuate safety plunger sedan or safety lever coupe 2 Unlocking 3 Locking When the rear door plunger s are pushed down the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside They can be opened after pulling plungers up One cannot lock the driver s do...

Page 14: ...system A provision has been made to facilitate permanent locking of the trunk lid for positive prevention of access to trunk by unauthorized persons Before leaving vehicle with an at tendant lock trunk with mas ter key square head by turning key clockwise to stop tumbler slot vertical then provide attendant with round headed supplementary key Thus the trunk lock has been excluded from the operatio...

Page 15: ...cement and seat back angle to insure adequate control reach operation and comfort The headrest should also be adjusted for proper height so that when the cushion is tipped com pletely forward it should form a cradle behind the seat occupant s head Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should then be adjusted for adequate rearward vision Fasten seat belts Children under the age of six or un...

Page 16: ...vering material and pull up headrest holding it by the LH headrest post viewed in driving direction Finally pull out headrest completely with both hands The headrest locking knob of the front seat is located below the LH headrest post 2 The headrest locking knob of the rear seat is located between the tw o headrest posts Arm Rest Rear Seat A center arm rest is provided in the rear seat which can b...

Page 17: ...nd lap The belt must not be twisted and must be tight Press tongue 1 into buckle 2 and allow to engage audibly Unfastening front and rear Depress red button PRESS 3 in buckle 2 Return tongue 1 to initial position Fastening of rear center belt without inertia reel Pull belt across the lap It must not be twisted and must be tight Press tongue into buckle and allow to engage audibly Adjustment of rea...

Page 18: ...y braking driv ing around a bend or by pulling the belt out quickly Note No safety belt can be used for more than one person Belts are not in tended for children After an accident inspect the safety belts and replace them if re quired The belt anchors in the vehicle should also be checked Belt webbing must not be routed via sharp edges No modifications which may affect the efficiency of the belts ...

Page 19: ...gainst the stop The starter nonrepeat unit requires the key to be returned to position 0 prior to a new starting attempt For starting and turning off the en gine refer to page 40 Notes The following items can be operated with the key in steering lock position 1 Wiper windshield washer head light flasher electric lighter glove compartment light radio electric seat heater for front seats The power s...

Page 20: ... as pos 1 plus headlights 3 Standing lights right 4 Standing lights left A Turn to position 2 and pull out to first detent same as po sition 2 plus fog lights B Available for an option Note W ith the steering lock key removed and the driver s door open a signal sounds if the vehicle s exterior lighting is not switched off stand ing lights excepted 19 ...

Page 21: ...nal changes of the vehicle such as changing lanes on a highway move combi nation switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there 6 Control for windshield washer system When the washer system is switched on the wipers also operate 7 Windshield wiper speeds 0 Windshield wiper switched off 1 Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III High wiper speed Hints If one of the turn signals fails...

Page 22: ...remains con stant Cancelling To cancel the cruise control briefly push lever to posi tion 3 The cruise control will also be cancelled if the brake pedal is actuated or if the vehicle speed drops on steep grades by more than 20 below the set speed 4 Resume If the lever is briefly pushed to position 4 when driving at a speed exceeding approxi mately 10 25 mph 16 40 km h depending on model that speed...

Page 23: ...witches or by the rocker switch on the instrument panel Rear View Mirrors Outside rear view mirror Outside rear view mirror 2 can be randomly adjusted from inside by means of lever 1 If the mirror housing has been forcibly removed from its safety catch it must be repositioned by applying firm pres sure Inside rear view mirror Mirror housing can be randomly adjusted In addition mirror can be dimmed...

Page 24: ... light in the switch 1 comes on A heavy load is imposed on the battery due to the high power re quirement For this reason switch off the heated rear window as soon as it is demisted or defrosted It is shut off automatically after a maximum of 30 minutes Always remove heavy layers of ice and snow first Shelf below Rear W indow Do not carry heavy or hard objects on the shelf below the rear window Su...

Page 25: ...de roof to the de sired position To secure turn back the locking lever to the stop and swing up Note For safety reasons the locking lever must be swung up every time the sliding roof was moved Electrical control Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Press upper end symbol of rocker switch 1 to open roof press lower end to close If the electric drive fails the sliding roof can also be moved by ha...

Page 26: ...ith the steering lock in position 2 All four windows can then be operated using the switches in the center console The rear door windows can also be operated using the switches 5 in each rear door panel as long as the safety switch S in the center console is depressed If the safety switch is not depressed inadvert ent operation of the rear door windows for instance by children is prevented 25 ...

Page 27: ...icle side Switch on heater by turning to the right Heating power is then increased up to the stop Control air volume with knob 1 4 Air distribution lever Lever to the left air to wind shield Lever in center position air to windshield and to front and rear footwells Lever to the right air to front and rear footwells and a minor volume of air to the windshield 5 Lever for nonheated fresh air Lever t...

Page 28: ...er and increased air vol ume to front and rear footwells left and right vehicle side 8810 Heating and Ventilation INDSHIELD FLOOR 3 D E F IDEF 3 D E F Maximum heating power and maximum air volume to front and rear footwells I mmm oll oil oil HEAT LEFT AIR FAN HEAT RIGHT Maximum air volume to windshield as well as to front and rear foot wells open lever 5 fully for nonheated fresh air OEF__________...

Page 29: ...s oper ative only when the engine is run ning High engine speed produces a high refrigerant compressor speed which in turn means in creased cooling 8 Temperature switch Switch on by turning to the right The cooling effect is increased up to the stop A fter 2 3of the switch travel the system changes over from fresh air cooling to recirculation air cool ing with a small proportion of fresh air The b...

Page 30: ... can be switched on in addition to the heater Moisture is then extracted either from the fresh air or from the recirculation air depending upon the setting of temperature switch 8 This cooled and dehydrated air can be reheated to a pleasant temperature by po sitioning heater controls 2 and 3 accordingly This action quickly dries up the windows Im portant In order to keep the air condition ing syst...

Page 31: ...6 2 OFF button 7 3 AUTO LO button 8 4 AUTO HI button 5 BI LEVEL button DEF button Refrigerant compressor switch Swivelling outlets for cooled air Turn right open Turn left closed Swivelling outlets for side ventilation Turn right open Turn left closed 8943 30 ...

Page 32: ...nterior is cut off This position can be briefly selected in the case of odorous or dust annoyances or when passing through an auto matic car wash 3 AUTO LO button Normal vehicle operation This setting will provide heating or cooling of the vehicle s interior depending on the selec tor wheel setting and the out side temperature If heating is required the fresh air supply and the blower will remain ...

Page 33: ...ant compressor switch Switching the air conditioning compressor on and off The compressor can be switched off completely in the positions AUTO LO and AUTO HI e g if no cooling is required because of low ambient temperatures fuel economy Fresh air is supplied to the foot well if the refrigerant compres sor is switched off while the system is working in the cool ing mode Fresh air enters the vehicle...

Page 34: ...f preset sta tions band selection only on radios with built in cassette player 4 Manual tuning control 5 Search sensitivity switch 6 Automatic tuning bar Mexico models only 7 Cassette release 8 Fast forward 9 Fast rewind 10 Cassette slot For control location refer to the illustration on the type of radio installed in your MERCEDES BENZ The radio can only be operated with the ignition key in the nu...

Page 35: ...ll station buttons 3 carefully tune in the desired sta tion push button slowly and firmly all the way in then release Automatic station tuning on signal seeking radios only is accomplished by momentarily de pressing the Autom atic Tuning bar 6 The tuner moves from the left towards the right side of the dial and stops whenever a use able station is found Operating the automatic tuning bar again cau...

Page 36: ...en the key is turned to steering lock position 0 or the radio is turned off the antenna will retract completely FM Reception FM signals travel in a line of sight Reflections or dead spots may cause cancellations or loss of the signal as well as strong signal overloading or capture Lowering the antenna height in strong signal areas may eliminate many of the resulting problems and restore good tone ...

Page 37: ...depress until the mechanism engages Note Full reel on the right tape side of cassette first The cassette will be automatically released when the tape reaches its end To play the other side remove the cassette from the radio turn it upside down and reinsert through the slot To manually eject the cassette push the release bar 7 When the cassette is ejected the unit will automatically switch to radio...

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Page 39: ... catch stop At the same time grip 2 will pop out of the radiator grille Pull grip 2 out of the radiator grille as far as the stop and lift up hood windshield wiper arms must not be folded out Closing Close hood by depressing it firmly Note There is a risk of injury when the hood is open and the engine is running 38 ...

Page 40: ...ngine Autom atic Transmission See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc and last page 4 Coolant Level See Checking Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc and last page 5 Brake Fluid When the minimum mark on the reser voir is reached have the system checked brake lining thickness leaks 6 Windshield Washer Replenish with water mixed with wind s...

Page 41: ... brake before starting the engine Move gearshift lever to neutral selector lever positions P or N on automatic transmissions Depress accelerator halfway and turn idle speed adjuster counter clockwise to the stop Then release accelerator 8628 Turn key in steering lock to posi tion 2 Charge indicator and pre glowing indicator light must come on The preglowing process then be gins The engine can be s...

Page 42: ...tempt repeat the entire starting procedure When the engine has started firing adjust idle speed as follows Ambient temperature below 59 F 15 C and engine cold Turn idle speed adjuster knob clockwise until the engine just runs smoothly Ambient temperature above 59 F 15 C After approx 10 secs turn idle speed adjuster knob clockwise to the stop W ith the engine at operating tem perature the idle spee...

Page 43: ...ceed the maximum speed in the individual gears See line markings on the speedometer Note When parking the vehicle engage 1st or reverse gear and depress parking brake pedal A utom atic Transmission The automatic transmission facili tates and simplifies the handling of the vehicle The individual gears are shifted automatically depen dent upon selector lever position vehicle speed and accelerator po...

Page 44: ...leased the vehicle can be moved freely pushed towed or tow started Do not engage N when driving except when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads See page 49 D Drive All gears are available 1st gear can be engaged only by means of kickdown Position D affords optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating con ditions S Slope Shifting up to 3rd gear only 1st gear can be e...

Page 45: ... position N When stopping the car on a slope do not hold it by means of the accelerator but use the brake This avoids unnecessary heat up of the transmission Always drive according to the rule Safety first The com fort able ride of the vehicle may easily tempt you to underestimate the speed you are actually driving at For this reason you should get used to keeping an eye on the speedometer needle ...

Page 46: ...ey can reduce your stopping distance as compared with summer tires Stopping dis tance however is nevertheless considerably greater than when the road is wet or dry When driving down long and steep declines relieve the brakes by en gaging a lower speed selector lever position S or L in the case of automatic transmissions This prevents overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear After hard ...

Page 47: ...g conditions this moisture content can lead to the formation of vapor in the system thus reduc ing the system s efficiency The brake fluid must therefore be replaced annually preferably in the spring It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by MERCEDES BENZ Your MERCEDES BENZ dealer will provide you with additional infor mation Charge Indicator Light Should the charge indicator light fai...

Page 48: ...r to Emission Control and Maintenance Manual Fuel Consumption Fuel consumption depends to a great extent on driving habits and operating conditions For economical driving you should avoid frequent and quick acce leration avoid frequent slowdowns avoid high speeds Recommended shift points for manual transmission To obtain good results regarding fuel economy the following shift points are recommende...

Page 49: ...miles 1 500 km speeds may gradually be increased to the permissible maximum W inter Driving Have your car winterized in a MERCEDES BENZ service station before the onset of winter Engine oil change If no all year round engine oil is used fill with recommended winter oil For viscosity and capacity refer to Fuels Coolants Lu bricants etc and last page For diesel fuels refer to page 85 and last page A...

Page 50: ...his it must of course be made sure that no danger is created for other road users If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as possible after driving is resumed while adhering to the safety requirements Should the braking efficiency have deteriorated considerably it can be improved again by braking several times High Altitude ...

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Page 53: ...maintenance and or lubri cation work at the specified inter vals as listed in the maintenance booklet Verification of perform ance of such maintenance lubrica tion work should be recorded in the spaces provided in the main tenance booklet The maintenance jobs are de scribed in detail in a manual which you can order from your MERCEDES BENZ service station A small sticker attached to the door post o...

Page 54: ...atic transmission fluid changed every 12 500 miles 20 000 km w ithout filter change All MERCEDES BENZ service stations store the MERCEDES BENZ original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work In addition depots are provided all over the globe intended to ensure the rapid supply of MERCEDES BENZ original spare parts More than 200 000 different spare parts even for rather old vehicle mo...

Page 55: ...so do not neglect the underside of the car A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a rustproofing treatment Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax base rest proofing in the body cavities A fter every engine cleaning you should have the engine compart ment rustproofed Before rust proofing all control linkage bush ings have to be lubricated with...

Page 56: ...s Tar Stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove W indow Cleaning Use a window cleaning solution on very dirty or oil stained windows Clean windshield wiper blades with a clean cloth and washing solution Replace blades once or twice a year Plastic Parts Rubber Parts and MB Tex Upholstery Covers Do not use oil or wax on these parts Seat Belts The webbing mu...

Page 57: ... example by using a hair dryer If in doubt please consult your MERCEDES BENZ service station I Paintwork Do not apply wax if your car is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot For maximum protection the paintwork should be waxed approximately once every three months Use the appropriate MERCEDES BENZ Touch Up Stick for quick and provisional repairs of minor paint damage Ornamental Moldings C...

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Page 59: ... 1 in the center and remove ash tray To install ash tray Position ash tray squarely and push in To remove rear ash tray Push the ash tray down while opening and remove To install ash tray Position ash tray squarely and push in First Aid Kit The first aid kit is stowed in a cavity in the hat shelf at the rear 58 ...

Page 60: ... kit are stowed in a trough below the trunk floor Fold back trunk floor mat and remove cover plate Note The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes provided on either side of the vehicle Jack stands must be used when working under the vehicle Luggage or Ski Racks The only type of rack to be mounted on the roof we recom mend is the drip rail mounted type which has ...

Page 61: ... charged battery the system must be bled manually Operate the primer pump until the injection pump overflow valve opens rattling noise audible Disengage primer pump handle prior to operating it turn counter clockwise Retighten after use Engine Oil Level Check Check engine oil level at regular intervals e g after refueling with the engine at operating tempera ture and shut off 1 Dipstick 2 Oil fill...

Page 62: ...ely hot scalding fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure Add cold water only if engines is running Both hot and cold engines can be readily filled up with hot water see also fuels coolants lubricants etc page 86 If a small amount of coolant has to be added due to evaporation of water plain water can be added If a larger quantity of coolant has to be added a 50 50 mixture of water and anti...

Page 63: ...ough a fine mesh filter into the dipstick opening Even the slightest im purity may cause operational troubles The oil level in the transmission is dependent upon the oil tempera ture The maximum and minimum oil level marks on the dipstick are applicable references only if the transmission fluid has reached its normal operating temperature of 176 F 80 C If however the transmission fluid cools down ...

Page 64: ...wear on rear wheels be comes visible at a mileage of 3 000 6 000 miles 5 000 10 000 km as otherwise the driving properties deteriorate Slowly leaking air e g due to a nail in the tire may cause damage to the tire such as tread separation Regular tire pressure checks at in tervals of no more than 14 days are therefore essential For the tire pressure checks keep in mind that hot tires show higher pr...

Page 65: ...nch loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts 6 Clean jack supporting tube if necessary Jack tubes are behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings 7 Insert jack arm into the tube hole up to the stop Position the jack so that it will always be vertical as seen from the side even on inclines Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground 8 Then back out the...

Page 66: ...the two opposite clips against the rim and seat the hub cap by firmly striking it towards the valve with the flat of the hand 13 Correct tire pressure Tire Pressure A table see fuel filler flap or last page lists the tire inflation pres sures specified for summer and winter tires as well as for the vary ing operating conditions Tire temperature and pressure increase with the vehicle speed Tire pre...

Page 67: ...ce to the road worthiness of the car Check and readjust headlights at regular inter vals and invariably when a lamp has been replaced Front Lights Sealed Beam Version USA Specifications Fog Light 1 Cover Remove cover 1 after backing out knurled plastic nuts located behind head lights 2 Sealed beam unit for high and low beam 3 Fog light 4 Turn signal clearance stand ing and side marker light 5 Secu...

Page 68: ...t Loosen fastener 6 Push light body forward and detach Hold lamp holder by the wide lug and pull out Depress bulb turn to the left and take out When installing the bulb holder the lugs must engage the light body re cesses When installing the light body never fail to en gage the locating webs 16 between the retaining springs 17 8883 8870 Tail Light Assembly Remove both knurled nuts in the trunk and...

Page 69: ...d Loosen both the securing screws 1 and take out light 68 Courtesy Lights To replace the bulb press courtesy light slightly towards the left 1 lift off at right hand side 2 and pull out to the right The same applies when removing the rear courtesy light ...

Page 70: ...Trunk Light The bulb 1 is easily accessible when the trunk lid 2 is opened Electrical System Glove Com partm ent Light To replace the bulb pull out light 69 ...

Page 71: ...e fuse box cover firmly Battery Approximately every four weeks and more frequently in summer and in tropical zones check the electrolyte level in the battery cells from outside The electrolyte level must be some where between the lower and the upper marking Replenish only with distilled water and do not use metal funnels Do not overfill battery Lubricate battery terminals with acidproof grease Kee...

Page 72: ...ve 1 has been provided on the drive motor LH side of trunk The man ual drive can be rotated by means of adapter 2 and spark plug wrench 3 to move the sliding roof in the desired direction To close the sliding roof turn clockwise If the filler flap cannot be opened when the master lock system is unlocked withdraw the link of the vacuum element on RH side in trunk 71 ...

Page 73: ...s speed for approximately 2 min utes to ensure sufficient fluid pressure in the transmission To crank the engine shift selector lever to L 300 D 300 CD S Touch the accelerator only when the engine starts firing As soon as the engine has started immedia tely return selector lever to N Adjust idle speed It is important to allow the engine to idle for at least 3 minutes before starting off because th...

Page 74: ...ct the negative terminal and then the positive terminal If the engine is started with charg ing equipment the battery must be connected Towing a Vehicle w ith Autom atic Transmission The vehicle may be towed with the driving wheels on the ground and the selector lever in position N for distances up to 75 miles 120 km and at a speed not to ex ceed 30 mph 50 km h To positively avoid a possibility of...

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Page 77: ...uld on no account be left in the vehicle Submit this card to your MERCEDES BENZ service station to request a replace ment key in case of loss W ith your MERCEDES BENZ you receive two vehicle data cards list ing all major vehicle data When ordering spare parts please quote chassis and engine numbers The production data card bears no key data and is kept in the mainte nance booklet Presenting this c...

Page 78: ...mm 1 3 4 2 9 5 x 970 mm 12 5 x 1 150 mm 12 5 x 1 350 mm Technical Data 240 D Transmission D esign Manual four speed transmission Optional extra Automatic four speed torque converter transmission Steering System D esign Power steering Rims Tires Rims 5 2J x 14 H 2 Summer tires Radial ply tire s 175 SR 14 W inter tires Radial ply tire s 1 7 5 S R 14 M S Electrical System 3 phase alternator 14 V 55 A...

Page 79: ...ights 10 W 6 cp Backup lig h ts 21 W 32 cp License plate lights 5 W festoon lamp Interior lig h ts 10 W festoon lamp Trunk lig h t 10 W festoon lamp Glove compartment light 5 W festoon lamp 78 Main Dimensions Overall vehicle len gth 190 9 ins 4 848 mm Overall vehicle w id th 70 3 ins 1 786 mm Overall height unloaded 56 6 ins 1 438 mm Wheel b a s e 110 0 ins 2 795 mm Track f r o n t 58 6 ms 1 488 m...

Page 80: ... 0 1 mm 0 012 in 0 3 mm 1 2 4 5 3 9 5 X 980 mm 12 5 X 1 150 mm 12 5 X 1 350 mm Technical Data 300 D 300 CD Transmission D esign Automaticfour speed torque converter transmission Steering System D esign Power steering Rims Tires Rims 6 J x 14 H 2 Summer tires Radial ply tire s 195 70 HR 14 195 70 SR 14 W inter tires Radial ply tire s 195 70SR 14 M S Electrical System 3 phase alternator 14 V 55 A St...

Page 81: ...ight 10 W festoon lamp Glove compartment light 5 W festoon lamp W e ig h ts See certification tag 80 Main Dimensions 300 D Overall vehicle len gth 190 9 ins 4 848 mm Overall vehicle w id th 70 3 ins 1 786 mm Overall height unloaded 56 6 ins 1 438 mm Wheel base 110 0 ins 2 795 mm Track f r o n t 58 6 ins 1 488 mm Track re a r 56 9 ins 1 446 mm Main Dimensions 300 CD Overall vehicle length 187 5 ins...

Page 82: ...els Coolants Lubricants etc Capacities Vehicle components and their Therefore use only brands tested Enquire at your MERCEDES BENZ respective lubricants must match and recommended by us service station 81 ...

Page 83: ... 6 1 I Fluid change 5 4 2 US Imp qts 4 8 I Automatic transmission fluid ATF Rear axle 240 D 300 D 300 CD 2 1 1 8 US Imp pts 1 01 Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid Power steering 3 2 5 US Imp pts 1 41 Automatic transmission fluid ATF Front wheel bearings 2 1 oz each approx 60 g each appr Multipurpose or antifriction bearing grease Grease fittings Multipurpose or lub...

Page 84: ... Imp pts 0 5 I Brake fluid Windshield washer system 300 D 300 CD approximately 5 3 4 4 US Imp qts 5 0 I Water plus windshield detergent Fuel tank including a reserve of approximately 21 1 17 6 US Imp gal 80 I approximately 3 0 2 5 US Imp gal 11 5 I Diesel fuels acc to ASTM D 975 grades 1 and 2 as well as VV F 800a grades 1 and 2 Cooling system 240 D 10 6 8 8 US Imp qts 101 Coolant 300 D 300 CD 11 ...

Page 85: ...peration oil in the factory or in a MERCEDES BENZ service station This oil is specially developed for the specific operating conditions during the first 300 600 miles 500 1 000 km A recommended engine oil may be used for topping up if the oil level drops below the dipstick minimum mark prior to the first service 3 0 0 6 0 0 miles 500 1 000 km 84 Brake Fluid Brake fluid should be changed once a yea...

Page 86: ...sistant winter diesel fuels are available or if tempera tures drop below 3 F 16 C If regular gasoline does have to be added its proportion should not exceed 30 Premium fuels are not be used Engine power may drop according to the proportion of supplementary fuel For this reason keep percent age of fuel added to the minimum necessitated by the ambient tem perature Even at ambient temper Ambient temp...

Page 87: ...potable water quality The coolant mixture should always contain enough antifreeze to ensure protection to a minimum of 4 F 2 0 C If antifreeze is not available add a corrosion inhibitor to the cooling water to ensure proper protection against corrosion To treat the cool ing water do not use more than 1 10 cc cm l of a recommended corrosion inhibitor W ithout antifreeze in the cooling system the wa...

Page 88: ...ercedes Benz of N A Inc One Mercedes Drive P O Box 350 Montvale New Jersey 07645 Att Technical Publications Tel 201 573 0600 for Canada Mercedes Benz of Canada 849 Eglinton Ave East Toronto 17 Ont Canada Att Service Department Tel 416 425 3550 The above companies will be happy to handle any such requests from customers We consider this to be the best way in obtaining accurate information for your ...

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