Mercedes-Benz 300 SD-Turbo Diesel 1985 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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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
• have all the maintenance jobs
specified by us carried out at
regular intervals by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
Driving in low temperature weather, in
stop-and-go city traffic and on short
hops, and in hilly country as well,
increases fuel consumption.
Owner's Manual
300 S D -
HJRBO DIE SEL
Chassis 126 D
1985
Mercedes-Benz
®
O u r company and staff wish you many hours of
enjoyment with your new vehicle.
You have placed a lot of trust in our company name by
purchasing a MERCEDES, from which you may expect that
it will give you long service with a minimum of trouble, and
is easy to operate.
We have just one request to make, hoping that it will benefit
you as well:
Please do not put this manual aside without first carefully
reading it.
You may notice that it contains many important recommen
dations that should make the operation of your MERCEDES
easier and even increase your pleasure driving it.
We wish you many miles of motoring pleasure.
Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
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Contents
Special equipment is also described
in this manual, including operating
instructions wherever necessary.
Since there are special-order items,
the descriptions and illustrations
herein may vary slightly from the
actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that
are not shown or described in this
Owner’s Manual, your MERCEDES-
BENZ dealer will be glad to inform you
of correct care and operating proce
dures.
Vehicle Operation
Instruments and Controls
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10
Instrument Cluster
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12
Keys, Doors
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14
Master Key and
Supplementary K e y
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14
Flat Key
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14
Obtaining Replacement
Keys
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14
Opening, Locking and
Unlocking of Doors
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15
Central Locking System
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16
Anti-Theft Alarm System .... 17
Seats
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18
Adjusting Power Seats, Front 18
Orthopedic Seat Backrest ... 19
Arm Rest (Front Seats)
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20
Arm Rest (Rear Seat)
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20
Safety Flead Restraints, Rear . 21
Seat Fleater
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21
Supplemental Restraint System 22
Seat Belts and Emergency
Tensioning Retractor
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22
Driver Airbag
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25
C o ntro ls
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27
Steering Lock
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27
Lighting Switch
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28
Combination Switch
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29
Cruise C ontro l
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30
Automatic Climate C o n tro l 31
Various Equipment
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36
Exterior M irro rs
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36
Inside Rear View Mirror
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36
Sun Visors
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37
Sliding R o of
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37
Interior La m ps
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38
Heated Rear Window
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38
Lighter
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39
Shelf below Rear Window .. . 39
Power Windows
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39
Radio
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40
The last page
What you should know at the gas
station
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Contents
Driving Vehicle Care
Practical Hints
Hood
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48 MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
Safety Head Restraints
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Regular Inspections
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49
S ystem
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62
Ash trays
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Parking Brake
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50 Spare Parts Service
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63
Rear Seat Cushion
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Starting and Turning
Cleaning and Care of the Bleeding the Fuel System
........
off the Engine
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50
Vehicle
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63
Turning off Engine Manually
Starting and Shifting Gears
52
Jobs related to C a re
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64 First Aid Kit
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Safe Driving
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54 Luggage or Ski Racks
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ABS-Brake System
Spare Wheel, Jack,
(Anti-Lock Brake System) .. .
56
Vehicle Tool Kit
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Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Wheels, Tires, Changing Wheels
Lamp
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57
Wheels, T ire s
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Brake Fluid
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57
Changing Wheels
...................
Charge Indicator Lamp
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57
Tire Inflation Pressure
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Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp .
57
Outside Temperature
Indica tor
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5/
Oil Pressure Gauge
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57
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 58
Engine Oil Consumption
58
Emission Control
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58
The First 1500 km/1000 Miles . .
58
Special Operating Conditions .. 59
Winter Driving
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59
Hints for Driving
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59
High Altitude Correction
Device
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60
Tire Chains
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60
Traveling Ab ro a d
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60
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Checking Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc
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Engine Oil Level Check
Checking Coolant Level ..
Adding Coolant
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Automatic Transmission
Fluid Level
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Electrical System
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Headlamp Adjustment ...
Replacing Bulbs
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Fuses
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Batterie
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Windshield Wipers
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Emergency Operation of
Sliding Roof
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Unlocking the Fuel Filler Flap
Jump Starting
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Tow-starting and Towing
the Vehicle
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Technical Data, Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc.
Identification Plates
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Vehicle Data Cards
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Warranty C overag e
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Technical D ata
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Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
Capacities
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Engine Oils
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Brake Fluid
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Diesel F u e ls
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Coolants
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Service Literature
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Consumer Information
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Contents
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Vehicle Operation ^
Driving ^
Vehicle Care ^
Practical Hints
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Technical Data, Fuels, k
Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
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Vehicle Operation
Instrum ents and Controls
toK For more detailed descriptions see quoted pages.
A 1 Speaker grilles
V 2 Side ventilation outlets (page 31)
3 Swivelling outlets for nonheated fresh air (page 31)
4 Parking brake release handle (page 50)
5 Handle to disengage hood lock (page 48)
6 Parking brake pedal (page 50)
7 Combination switch (page 29)
8 Lighting switch (page 28)
9 Cruise control (page 30)
10 Instrument cluster (page 12)
11 Horn control
12 Steering lock with preglow/starter switch (page 27)
13 Lever for nonheated fresh air (page 31)
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14 Switch for heated rear window (page 38)
15 Switch for electric sliding roof (page 37)
16 Switch for hazard warning flasher system
17 Switch for automatic antenna (page 45)
18 Switch for rear passenger compartment
lamp (page 38)
19 Automatic climate control (page 31)
20 Radio (page 40)
21 Ash tray with lighter (page 39, 69)
22 Switch for left front seat heater (page 21)
23 Switch for right front seat heater (page 21)
24 Switch group for power windows (page 39)
25 Adjusting lever for exterior mirror on front
passenger side (page 36)
26 Loudspeaker — fader control
27 Glove compartment, illuminated (only in steering
lock positions “ 1 ” or “ 2” )
Instruments and Controls
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Instrument Cluster
1 Coolant temperature gauge
Up to red marking: Maximum permissible
temperature for an anticorrosion/antifreeze-
blended fill protecting down to —30° 0,1 — 22° F.
See page 58
2 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow):
Comes on when the steering lock key is moved to
driving position “ 2” and must go out when the
engine is idling. See page 57
Fuel reserve and capacity, refer to page 93 and last
page
3 Oil pressure gauge (bar). See page 57
4 Turn signal indicator lamp, left (green)
5 Main odometer
6 Trip odometer
7 Turn signal indicator lamp, right (green)
8 Tachometer
9 Electric clock
10 Knob for clock adjustment
(press in for adjustments)
11 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp (red).
See page 25
12 Seat belt warning lamp (red)
13 ABS indicator lamp (yellow). See page 56
14 Outside temperature indicator. See page 57
15 Preglow indicator lamp (yellow)
16 Brake warning lamp (red) comes on if
• the parking brake is engaged
• not enough brake fluid is in the reservoir
17 Brake pad wear indicator lamp (yellow):
Lights up during braking if the front wheel brake
pads are worn down. See page 57
18 Charge indicator lamp (red):
Comes on when the steering lock key is moved to
driving position “ 2” and must go out when the
engine is idling. See page 57
19 High beam indicator lamp (blue)
20 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer
Rotate knob: instrument lamps intensity are infinitely
variable
Depress knob: trip odometer is reset
Instrument Cluster
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Keys Doors
Master Key — square head with a red
dot — fits all locks on the car. Arms/
disarms the anti-theft alarm system.
Supplementary Key — rounded head
— fits only the door locks and the
steering lock. This key is intended to
be used whenever the car is left with
an attendant. Be sure to lock glove
compartment and trunk with the
master key. The supplementary key
cannot be used to de-activate the
anti-theft alarm after the car was
locked with the master key.
Flat Key
The flat key with a red dot
fits all vehicle locks. Arm s/
disarms the anti-theft alarm
system. We recommend that
you carry the flat key with
you and keep it in a safe
place so that it is always
handy, if needed (e.g. in your
wallet). Never leave the flat
key in the vehicle.
Obtaining Replacement Keys
You are given 4 keys with your
vehicle. Replacement keys can be
obtained only via an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. For secur
ity reasons, obtaining replacement
keys requires considerable time.
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Keys Doors
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When the rear door buttons are
pushed down, the rear doors cannot
be opened from the outside or the
inside. They can only be opened after
pulling buttons up.
The driver’s door can be locked only if
it is closed and the door lock has
properly engaged.
Opening the Doors
From outside: pull handle outwards (1).
From inside: pull handle in door trim
panel (4).
Locking and Unlocking of Doors
From the outside: turn key.
From the inside: actuate button.
2 Unlocking
3 Locking
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Keys Doors
Central Locking System
The entire vehicle may be locked or
unlocked with the central locking sys
tem:
• Using the master key, supplemen
tary key, or by pushing down or
pulling up the interior door lock
buttons at the front doors.
• From the trunk using the master
key only.
The central locking system allows you
to lock or unlock all doors, trunk lid
and fuel filler flap simultaneously.
Doors
When you lock the car, all door lock
buttons should move down. If any one
stays up, the respective door was not
properly closed. You should then
unlock the car, open and re-close this
door, and lock the car again.
Note:
The central locking system can be
engaged from the driver-side door
lock button, provided the door is
completely closed. It can also be
engaged from the passenger-side if
the ignition key is removed, or
engaged in the lock without being
turned (key in position “ 0” ).
If the car has been locked from the
outside with the master key, the anti
theft alarm will come on if a door is
opened from the inside.
Trunk
To unlock the trunk with the central
locking system, turn the master key in
the trunk lock completely to the left
and let it return to the normal posi
tion. Push in trunk lock button and
open the trunk. To lock the trunk, turn
the master key completely to the right
and let it return to the normal posi
tion.
The trunk can remain locked while the
central locking system is unlocked
(e.g. while driving or when leaving the
car in a situation where it must be
driven using the supplementary key
but you wish the trunk to remain
locked at parking lots, workshops,
etc.). Turn the master key completely
to the right and pull it out in that posi
tion. Now the trunk can only be
unlocked with the master key by turn
ing it back to the left.
Important!
Contrary to prior model year vehicles,
if the trunk is unlocked with the cen
tral locking system engaged, the
doors and fuel filler flap will also be
unlocked. After closing the trqnk, the
central locking system must again be
engaged using the key!
Note:
If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened,
refer to “ Unlocking the Fuel Filler
Flap” (page 83).
Keys Doors
Anti-Theft Alarm System
The anti-theft alarm can be armed or
disarmed with the master key (identi
fied by red dot) by locking or unlock
ing either front door or the trunk.
Operation
Once the alarm system has been
armed, the vehicle lamps will flash and
the horn will sound intermittently
when an unauthorized person tries to:
• open a door
• open the trunk
• remove the radio
• switch on or bridge the steering
lock
• step on the brake pedal
• raise the vehicle, i.e. towing away.
The alarm will last approximately
150 seconds in the form of blinking
exterior lamps. At the same time an
additional horn will sound intermit
tently for 60 seconds, and repeat for
another 60 seconds after a 30 second
pause.
The alarm will stay on even if the arm
ing element (a door, for example) is
immediately closed.
To avoid setting off the alarm uninten
tionally, do not arm the alarm system
in the following situations; e.g.: Auto
ferry, auto train, when hitching/
unhitching a trailer, or heavy loading/
unloading. For this purpose use the
supplementary key and not the mas
ter key for locking the vehicle.
Special Function
To activate the anti-theft alarm from
the trunk, turn the master key in the
trunk lock completely to the right and
pull it out in this position.
If you want the alarm system to be
armed at the trunk only, turn the mas
ter key in the trunk lock completely to
the right and pull it out in that posi
tion. Then disarm the rest of the vehi
cle by unlocking either front door with
the master key. You can now lock or
unlock the doors and filler flap, as well
as start the engine, in the usual man
ner using the supplementary key.
Do not give the master key to an
unauthorized person. We recommend
that you carry the flat key safely with
you (e.g. in your wallet) so that it is
always handy, if needed. This key has
the same function as the master key.
Seats
Adjusting Power Seats, Front
The switches are located in each front
door.
Turn key to steering lock position “ 2”
(with the driver's door opened, the
power seats can also be operated
with the key removed or in steering
lock positions “ 1” or ‘‘0” ).
Seat and Head Restraint Adjustment:
A Seat cushion adjustment.
B Seatback adjustment.
C Head restraint adjustment.
Adjust head restraint to support
the back of the head approxi
mately at ear level. The head res
traint can also be turned forward
by hand.
Note:
The head restraint should not be
pulled up past the detent when
making adjustments.
Warning!
Do not make adjustments with vehicle
in motion.
Storing seat and safety head restraint
positions in memory:
D Memory button.
E Position buttons “ 1” and “ 2” .
Two sets of seat/head restraint posi
tions may be programmed in memory.
After the seat and head restraints are
positioned, push memory button D,
and within 3 seconds push position
button “ 1” . The second set of posi
tions for the seat and head restraint
can be stored by pushing position
buttons D and “ 2” .
Recalling seat and head restraint
positions stored in memory :
To recall a seat/head restraint posi
tion, push position button “ 1” or “ 2”
until seat/head restraint movement
has stopped. For safety reasons, the
seat/head restraint movement stops
after releasing the position button.
Warning!
Do not make adjustment with vehicle
in motion.
To remove head restraint refer to
“ Practical Hints” .
Note:
Prior to operating the vehicle, the
driver should adjust the seat height
for proper vision as well as fore/aft
placement and seat back angle to
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Seats
insure adequate control, reach, oper
ation, and comfort. The head restraint
should also be adjusted for proper
height so that when the cushion is
tipped completely 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
under the weight of 23 kg/50 lb
should be seated in the back seat
with an approved restraint system
properly secured.
All seat, head restraint and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fasten
ing of seat belts should only be
accomplished before the vehicle is
put into motion.
Orthopedic Seat Backrest
Some models may be equipped with
orthopedic seats. These seats have
an inflatable air cushion built into the
backrest to provide additional lumbar
support. The amount of cushion
height and curvature may be adjusted
after turning the key in steering lock
to position “ 2” .
The inflation pressure of the air
cushion may be continuously varied
between position “0” = without
pressure, and position “ 4” = maxi
mum pressure, by changing the
pressure regulator (1) setting.
In addition, the cushion height may be
changed to five different settings
between position “ A ” = lowest
setting, and “ E” = highest setting, by
varying the height regulator (2)
adjustment.
If a driving trip is temporarily inter
rupted, the last cushion setting is
retained in memory, and automatically
adjusts the cushion to this setting
when the trip is continued.
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Arm Rest (Front Seats)
The arm rest engages in 3 positions.
Position 1 = arm rest folded up.
Position 2 = for normally inclined
seat back.
Position 3 = for extremely inclined
seat back.
For downward adjustment of the arm
rest, depress release button 4.
Warning!
The arm rest does not suffice as a
child restraint system. In case of a
frontal collision a child can be
catapulted forward over the locked
arm rest.
Arm Rest (Rear Seat)
An arm rest is provided in the rear
seat which can be pulled out with the
loop.
For the removal of the rear seat
cushion see "Practical Hints” .
Seats
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Safety Head Restraints, Rear
Adjust head restraint to support the
back of the head approximately at
ear level. Do not extend the head
restraint past the stop.
For removal of head restraint refer to
“ Practical Hints".
Seat Heater
The front seat heaters can be
switched on with the steering lock in
positions “ 1” or “2” , the rear seat
heaters only in steering lock
position “ 2” .
The switches for the front seats are
located at the forward end of the
center console, those for the rear
seats are accommodated in the rear
doors.
Seats
Heater operation:
Push in upper switch portion; posi
tion 1 = normal heater operation, one
indicator lamp lights up.
Push in lower switch portion; posi
tion 2 = rapid heating, both indicator
lamps light up.
After approximately 5 minutes in the
rapid heating mode, the heater
automatically switches to normal
operation and only one indicator
lamp will stay on.
Turning off heater:
If one indicator lamp is on, press in
upper part of switch, position 1.
If both control lamps are on, press in
lower part of switch, position 2.
The heater automatically turns off
after approximately 30 minutes of
operation.
Note:
When in operation, the seat heater
consumes a large amount of power. It
is advisable not to use the seat heater
longer than necessary.
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Adjust front seat belts so as to
have the upper belt located as
near as possible to the middle of
the shoulder. For this purpose,
push button (4) and raise or lower
belt outlet (3 positions).
The belt must be pulled snug and
checked for snugness immedia
tely after engaging it and during
driving. If necessary, tighten the
lap portion to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.
Supplemental Restraint System
Warning system:
The indicator is illuminated for
4 — 8 seconds after turning the steer
ing lock key to position “ 2” . If the
seat belt of the driver’s seat is not
fastened a warning buzzer sounds
simultaneously.
Fastening:
• Pull belt with latch plate (1) over
shoulder and lap. Do not twist the
belt doing this.
• Push latch plate (1) into buckle (2)
until it clicks.
Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts for all seats and emergency ten
sioning retractors for front seats. The
tensioning retractors are located in
each belt’s inertia reel and become
operationally ready with the key in
steering lock position “ 1” or “ 2".
Seat Belts and Emergency Tension
ing Retractor
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Supplemental Restraint System
Unfastening:
• Push in the red button (3) in the
belt buckle.
• The retractor should completely
rewind the belt and latch plate (1).
Operation:
The inertia reel stops the belt from
unwinding during sudden vehicle
stops or when quickly pulling on the
belt.
The locking function of the reel may
be checked by quickly pulling out the
belt.
To shorten the belt, pull belt end with
the latch plate engaged. To lengthen
the belt, turn the latch plate so that it
is at a little more than 90° to the belt
and pull before fastening the belt.
To disengage the belt, push red
button (3) in the buckle.
Lap belt in rear passenger compart
ment:
Pull belt with latch plate (1) across the
lap, and push latch plate into buckle
(2) until it clicks. The belt must not be
twisted and must be tight.
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Supplemental Restraint System
The emergency tensioning retractors
are designed to activate only during
severe frontal impacts. They tighten
the belts in such a way that they fit
more snugly against the body restrict
ing as much as possible its forward
movement.
In cases of less severe frontal
impacts, such as roll-overs, side or
rear collisions, or other accidents
without severe frontal forces, the
emergency tensioning retractors will
not be activated. The driver and pas
sengers will then be protected by the
fastened seat belts and inertia reel in
the usual manner.
Warning!
Rear seat passengers should always
wear seat belts — for their own pro
tection and to avoid endangering the
driver and front passenger with their
unrestricted forward movement.
No seat belt can be used for more
than one person. Children under the
age of six or under the weight of
23 kg/50 lb should be seated in the
back seat with an approved restraint
system properly secured.
Child restraint systems recom
mended by us can be fastened to the
existing seat belts. Any authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will gladly
advise you on this subject.
For cleaning and care of the seat
belts, see page 64.
For seat belt and emergency tension
ing retractor safety rules, see
page 26.
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Driver Airbag
If your vehicle is additionally equipped
with a driver airbag, this can be
recognized by the letters “ SRS”
stamped into the steering wheel hub
pad and by the indicator lamp “ SRS”
(Supplemental Restraint System) in
the instrument cluster.
The airbag (1) is located in the steer
ing wheel hub and, in conjunction
with wearing the seat belts with ten
sioning retractors (2), provides
increased protection for the driver.
The operational readiness of the sup
plemental restraint system (airbag
and emergency tensioning retractor)
is verified by the indicator lamp
Supplemental Restraint System
“ SRS" (3) in the instrument cluster.
With the key in steering lock position
“ 1” or “2” , the indicator lamp comes
on for about 10 seconds then goes
out. If it doesn’t come on, doesn’t go
out, flickers on and off, or comes on
while driving, the system is malfunc
tioning.
This will not cause the supplemental
restraint system to be activated. How
ever, we strongly recommend that
you visit an authorized MERCEDES-
BENZ dealer immediately to have the
system checked; otherwise the
“ SRS” may not be activated in a sev
ere frontal accident.
The airbag is designed to activate
only in severe frontal impacts (see
illustration on page 24). Only during
these types of impacts will it provide
its supplemental protection. The
driver should always wear the seat
belt, otherwise it is not possible for
the airbag to provide its intended pro
tection.
Supplemental Restraint System
In cases of less severe frontal
impacts, such as roll-overs, side or
rear collisions, or other accidents
without severe frontal forces, the
airbag will not be activated. The driver
and other passengers will then be
protected by the fastened seat belts.
The activation of the “ SRS” temporar
ily releases a small amount of dust
from the driver airbag and all of the
seat belt emergency tensioning
retractors. This dust, however, is
neither injurious to your health, nor
does it indicate a fire in the vehicle.
The service life of the airbag extends
to the date indicated on the glove
compartment sticker. To provide
continued reliability after that date, it
should be inspected by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at that
time.
Safety Guidelines for the
Supplemental Restraint System —
Seat Belts, Emergency Tensioning
Retractor and Airbag
Damaged belts or belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must
be replaced and their anchoring
points must also be checked. Use
only belts installed or supplied by
MERCEDES-BENZ.
Do not pass belts over sharp edges.
Do not make any modification that
could change the effectiveness of the
belts.
An airbag or tensioning retractor that
was activated must be replaced.
No modifications of any kind may be
made to any components or wiring of
the “ SRS” . This includes the
installation of additional trim material,
badges, etc. over the steering wheel
hub and installation of additional
electrical/electronic equipment on or
near “ SRS” components and wiring.
Improper work on the system, includ
ing incorrect installation and removal,
can lead to possible injury through an
uncontrolled activation of the “ SRS” .
In addition, through improper work
there is the risk of rendering the
“ SRS” inoperative. Work on the
"SRS” must therefore only be
performed by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
When scrapping the airbag unit or
tensioning retractor, it is mandatory
to follow our safety instructions.
These instructions are available at
every authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer.
When you sell the vehicle we strongly
urge you to give notice to the
subsequent owner if it is equipped
with an “ SRS" by alerting him to the
applicable section in the Owner’s
Manual.
Controls
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Steering Lock
0 Steering is locked when the key is
withdrawn and the steering lock is
engaged. The key can be with
drawn only in zero position.
Note:
Do not remove key from steering
lock while the vehicle is in motion
as this will cause the engagement
of the steering lock thus rendering
the vehicle inoperable.
1 Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering wheel
slightly to turn the key clockwise
to position “ 1” .)
2 Preglowing and driving position.
3 Starting position.
For starting and turning off the
engine, refer to page 50.
Notes:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock
position “ 1” :
Wiper, windshield washer, headlamp
flasher, lighter, glove compartment
lamp, radio, seat heater for front
seats.
A warning buzzer sounds when the
key has been left in steering lock
positions “ 1” or "0 ” and the driver’s
door is opened.
With the engine at idle speed, the
charging rate of the alternator (out
put) is limited.
It is therefore recommended to turn
off unnecessary electrical consumers
while driving in stop and go traffic.
This precaution helps to avoid drain
ing the battery.
An effective measure to preserve
battery power is to turn off the
following consumers:
Seat heater, heated rear window.
Controls
Lighting Switch
0 Off-position
1 Parking lamps (includes side mar
ker lamps, tail lamps, license plate
lamps, instrument panel lamps)
2 Same as pos. 1 plus headlamps
3 Standing lamps, right
4 Standing lamps, left
A Turn to position 2 and pull out to
first detent = same as position 2
plus fog lamps.
Notes:
With the steering lock key removed
and the driver’s door open, a warning
buzzer sounds if the vehicle’s exterior
lamps are not switched off (standing
lamps excepted).
Fog lamps will only operate together
with low beam headlamps. Fog lamps
are turned off automatically when
lighting switch is returned to off-posi
tion.
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