1979-1985 Mercedes-Benz 200D 240D 300D W123 Owners Manual

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual for 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 Diesel. Model types specification:

• 200D – 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) @ 4400 / 113 Nm (83 lb•ft) @ 2400
• 240D – 72 PS (53 kW; 71 hp) @ 4400 / 137 Nm (101 lb•ft) @ 2400
• 300D – 88 PS (65 kW; 87 hp) @ 4400 / 169 Nm (125 lb•ft) @ 2400

The W123 chassis of the Mercedes-Benz 200D 240D 300D was introduced as a 1976 model (1977 U.S.). It has diesel engine with indirect injection (using a Bosch MW for the American market, or W for the rest of the world) piston-type mechanical fuel injection pump, produced 80 to 88 hp (59 to 65 kW), depending on the year or country.

Contents

Handling
Instrument and Controls
Instrument Cluster
Keys, Doord
Main and secondary keys
Opening, Locking and Unlocking
Unlocking the doors
Master Lock System
Seats
Controls
Heating and Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Interior Appointments
Driving
Vehicle care
Practice Tips
Technical Data
Fuels
Coolants
Lubricants