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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 procedures.

The Owner’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are im

portant documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Summary of Contents for 190 E 2.3-16 201 1987

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Page 2: ...nded inflation pressures remove unnecessary loads remove ski racks or roof mounted luggage racks when not in use allow engine to warm up under low load use avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration...

Page 3: ...Owner s Manual 190E2 3 16 Model 201 1987...

Page 4: ...modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this O wner s Manual s e e o Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our pri...

Page 5: ...rs of service Your MERCEDES BENZ represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen To ensure your pleasure in owning it we ask you to make a small investment of your time Please read this...

Page 6: ...Emissions Systems Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Warranty California Only 4 Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work...

Page 7: ...klet Operating Your Vehicle Outside the U S A or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries please be aware that unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be a...

Page 8: ...trations 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...

Page 9: ...Instruments and Controls Starting the Engine Driving Hints Service and Maintenance Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Consumer Information I I I...

Page 10: ...engine speeds During this period avoid heavy loads full throttle driving and high RPMs no more than 2 Aof maximum permissible speed in each gear Down shift at proper engine speed On vehicles with auto...

Page 11: ...ting the Engine Driving Hints Service and Maintenance Instruments and Controls 10 Instrument Cluster 12 Catalytic Converter Cautions 14 Starting and Turning off the Engine 15 Driving Hints 16 MERCEDES...

Page 12: ...tenna switch page 53 13 Adjustable center ventilation outlets page 22 14 Air volume lever for center ventilation page 22 10 15 Glove compartment illuminated only with key in steering lock positions 1...

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Page 14: ...ion in the 0 2 sensor circuit The 0 2 sensor circuit should be checked by an authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer at the first opportunity 12 14 Seat belt warning lamp red 15 Supplemental restraint system...

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Page 16: ...n your maintenance booklet Catalytic Converter Cautions To prevent damage to the catalytic converters only use unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Should any noticeable irregularities in the engine oper...

Page 17: ...ion 0 and only remove the key when the vehicle is stopped If the coolant temperature is very high e g after hard driving on mountain roads do not shut off the engine immediately allow it to run for 1...

Page 18: ...apply the parking brake once or twice while driving at approximately 50 km h 30 mph on a dry straight road Apply brake lightly until a slight drag on the wheels is felt Keep applying brakes for about...

Page 19: ...cted to high loads e g high speeds heavy loads high ambient temperatures Aquaplaning Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road aquaplaning may occur even at low speeds and with new tires A...

Page 20: ...or in case of an auto matic transmission move selector lever to position N Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking eff...

Page 21: ...ngine Oil change with filter change every 6000 km 3750 miles Automatic transmission Fluid change without filter change every 24 000 km 15000 miles Tires Inspect Air cleaner Clean or replace element En...

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Page 23: ...ear 33 Arm Rest 33 Heated Seats 34 Supplemental Restraint System Seat Belts Emergency Tensioning Retractors Driver Airbag 35 Steering Lock 40 Exterior Lamp Switch 41 Combination Switch 42 Digital Stop...

Page 24: ...he button returns to initial position If buttons 1 and Q are not depressed the air conditioning compressor is switched off 4 Fan speed control lever 5 Instrument panel center outlets 6 Air volume leve...

Page 25: ...r comes on as soon as the vehicle s interior temperature exceeds the selected temperature The selected temperature is then maintained by regulating the compressor on time Position Dehumidifying the ai...

Page 26: ...tinuous max air volume 24 Fast Cooling Turn temperature selector wheel 1 and lock in extreme end position MIN Push button S or H in mode control 3 Push 0 button Push lever 4 to far right max position...

Page 27: ...ed with levers 8 as desired I Q Press to defog the windshield from inside Air is directed to the windshield in the heating or cooling mode Press button 3 of mode control 3 and increase fan speed for a...

Page 28: ...with levers 8 as desired 26 Most of the air is directed to the foot area during heater operation A small amount of air is directed to the wind shield just enough to keep it from fogging up during nor...

Page 29: ...is directed to outlets 5 and 7 Adjust the air flow with levers 6 and 8 respectively as desired B Press to shut off system Fresh air into the vehicle is shut off Do not drive the vehicle with this set...

Page 30: ...to de activate the anti theft alarm after the car is locked with the master key Flat Key The flat key with a red dot fits all vehicle locks Arms disarms the anti theft alarm system We recommend that y...

Page 31: ...ot lock the driver s door if it is open any door if the door lock has not engaged fully In this case open the door and close it again I Opening the Doors From outside pull handle 1 outwards From insid...

Page 32: ...nti theft alarm will come on if a door is opened from the inside or if opened with the valet key Trunk To unlock the trunk with the central locking system turn the master key in the trunk lock complet...

Page 33: ...ti theft alarm is armed the radio will automatically be rendered inoperative To avoid setting off the alarm uninten tionally do not arm the alarm system in the following situations e g Auto ferry auto...

Page 34: ...the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belts are properly positioned on the body Storing seat and head restraint posi tions in memory left front seat only D Memory butto...

Page 35: ...ren should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 All seat head restraint and rearview mirror adjustments as well as fastening of...

Page 36: ...approximately 5 minutes in the rapid heating mode the heater auto matically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on If one indicator lamp is on press in upper part of swi...

Page 37: ...ning 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 The belt must be pulled snug and checked for snugness immediat...

Page 38: ...se applies also although the car is additionally equipped with air bag as these systems can only fullfill their intended functions if the passengers have buckled up Never wear the shoulder belt under...

Page 39: ...int 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 severe fr...

Page 40: ...fication that could change the effective ness of the belts An airbag or tensioning retractor that was activated must be replaced No modifications of any kind may be made to any compo nents or wiring o...

Page 41: ...acturer of com pliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint When using any infant or child restraint syst...

Page 42: ...i cle equipment may cause serious personal injury The following items can be operated with the key in steering lock position 1 Wiper windshield washer headlamp cleaning system only in exterior lamp sw...

Page 43: ...the vehicle s exterior lamps are not switched off standing lamps excepted Fog lamps will operate together with low or high beam headlamps Consult your state Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding fog la...

Page 44: ...arge enough angle To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes on a highway move combination switch only to the point of resistance and hold it there windshield washer system headlamp cl...

Page 45: ...rs the time will again be measured in seconds and 1 100 sec onds Measuring Average Speed for One Mile Driving Distance Press button 2 to start The colon in the display flashes Press button 2 again aft...

Page 46: ...on mirror To adjust the mirror Turn key to steering lock position 2 The exterior mirror can be adjusted using the switch Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the portion o...

Page 47: ...sides of lighter hold at knob only Sun Visors Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare If sunlight enters through the side win dow disengage visor from inner mounting and swing to the side V...

Page 48: ...ral power consumers are turned on simultaneously or the battery is only partially charged it is possible that the defroster automatically turns itself off When this happens the indicator lamp inside t...

Page 49: ...erior lamp is switched on and off delayed by the front door contact switches 9 1b The rear courtesy lamp is switched on and off by the rear door contact switches or by the rocker switch on the instrum...

Page 50: ...windows can also be operated using the switches 6 in each rear door panel as long as the safety switch 5 in the center console is depressed If the safety switch is not depressed inadvertent operation...

Page 51: ...5 Dolby noise reduction E SE 16 Tape selection P STEREO 1 w JH f j AM I i C u 3 Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Noise reduction system manufact...

Page 52: ...nd the cycle is repeated Adjustments made to the tone characteristics can be observed on the tone setting indicator in the display Note It takes approx 5 seconds to go from minimum tone level to maxim...

Page 53: ...AM stations have allocated frequencies ending with a 0 All FM stations have allocated frequencies ending with an odd uneven digit after the decimal point Broadcasters sometimes may not give their exa...

Page 54: ...back It is recommended to use only good quality cassettes with a playback time of not more than 90 minutes C 90 To start playback insert a cassette tape side first side 1 or A facing up through the ca...

Page 55: ...tends automatically to medium height if the antenna switch is engaged in the max position the antenna extends fully if the antenna switch is engaged in the off position the antenna will not extend or...

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Page 57: ...60 Oil Pressure Gauge 60 Engine Oil Temperature Indicator 60 Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp 61 Voltmeter 61 Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp 61 Coolant Temperature Gauge 61 Low Engine Coolant Level Indi...

Page 58: ...ine smoothly Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached When starting off on a slippery surface do not allow one driving wheel to spin for an extended period...

Page 59: ...g normal acceleration Full throttle later upshifting maximum acceleration Depressing the accelerator beyond full throttle to kickdown position means downshifting to the next lower gear and thereby inc...

Page 60: ...range Over rewing could result in damage to the engine On slippery road surfaces it is not recommended to downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in rear wheel slip and reduced...

Page 61: ...r is briefly pulled to posi tion 4 when driving at a speed exceeding approximately 40 km h 25 mph the vehicle resumes the speed which was set prior to the cancellation of the cruise control The last m...

Page 62: ...ng operation this indicates a fault which must be repaired at an authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer as soon as possible When the charging indicator lamp glows while the engine is running the V belt may h...

Page 63: ...ng lamp stays on after the engine starts or comes on while driv ing it indicates that the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity 8 5 liter 2 3 US gal Coolant Temperature Gauge If the antifreeze mi...

Page 64: ...just above freezing point are by no means a warrant that the road surface is free from any icing Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp The brake pad wear indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when...

Page 65: ...g voltage falls below 10 volts the indicator lamp comes on and the ABS is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the indicator lamp should go out and the ABS will be operational If th...

Page 66: ...er to the Maintenance Booklet Emission Control Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazard ous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and in haling it can cause unconscious ness and lead to d...

Page 67: ...ing ambient temperature A well charged bat tery ensures that the engine can always be started even at low ambient temperatures Tires We recommend M S radial tires on all four wheels for the winter sea...

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Page 69: ...eels Tires 73 Changing Wheels 74 Tire Inflation Pressure 75 Headlamp Adjustment 76 Replacing Bulbs 76 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 79 Unlocking of Fuel Filler Flap 79 Fuses 80 Spark Plugs 80 Ba...

Page 70: ...ngine is run ning Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving The engine is equipped with a tran sistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components i...

Page 71: ...Do not open the engine hood if you see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the engine com partment With the engine idling and the climate control system switched off wait until no steam or coolant...

Page 72: ...ground After stopping the engine wait a few minutes i e after a fuel fill up and then check the level Wipe the dipstick clean before checking Add oil if needed only to the upper mark max Do not overf...

Page 73: ...ity may cause opera tional troubles The fluid level in the transmission is dependent upon its temperature The maximum and minimum oil level marks on the dipstick are applicable refer ences only if the...

Page 74: ...el Jack Vehicle Tool Kit The spare wheel 1 jack 2 and tool kit are stored in a compartment below the hinged trunk floor 3 Lift up trunk floor and engage strap 4 in trunk lid The jack is designed exclu...

Page 75: ...e rotated according to the degree of tire wear while retain ing the same sense of rotation Rotat ing however should be carried out before the characteristic tire wear pat tern shoulder wear on front w...

Page 76: ...to 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 off the ground The jack is desi...

Page 77: ...perating conditions Important Tire pressure differs by approx 0 1 bar 1 5 psi per 10 C 18 F of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the wi...

Page 78: ...ector for high and low beam headlamp 8 Clamping ring for high and low beam headlamp 9 Fog lamp bulb 10 Electrical connector for fog lamp Headlamp Adjustment Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely im...

Page 79: ...he retaining clip of the cover 5 at the top while removing it upwards Pull off electrical connector 10 Disengage retaining clip and remove bulb 9 When replacing cover 5 make sure it clicks into place...

Page 80: ...e the bulb Reading lamp within front lamp 5 W halogen To remove the bulb slide the electrical contact spring up Sun Visor Lamps 5 W lamp To replace a bulb pry off the cover by inserting a screwdriver...

Page 81: ...of trunk Insert socket wrench from tool kit through opening in panel and place on the hex drive of the elec tric motor Turn socket wrench manually to open or close roof Turning socket clockwise close...

Page 82: ...is equipped with spark plugs as required for driving in the USA Should additional information be necessary your MERCEDES BENZ dealer will be happy to offer advice Remove and install spark plugs pro v...

Page 83: ...for the battery to last an optimum length of time Therefore we recommend that you have the battery charge checked fre quently if you use the vehicle mostly for short distance trips or if it is not use...

Page 84: ...as the engine has started quickly return selector lever to N If the engine fails to fire within a few seconds return the selector lever from 2 to N as otherwise the transmis sion may be damaged For an...

Page 85: ...e of the disabled vehicle Make sure the cables are not on or near pulleys fans or other parts that will move when the engine is started 5 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run a...

Page 86: ...Damaged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle Post production...

Page 87: ...tains before they dry and become more difficult to remove MB tar remover is recom mended Window Cleaning Wiper Blade Use a window cleaning solution on very dirty or oil stained windows Clean the wiper...

Page 88: ...t surface do not bead up normally in 3 5 months depending on climate and washing detergent used MB Polish should be applied if paint surface shows signs of dirt embedding i e loss of gloss MB Fine Pol...

Page 89: ...Seat Cushion Removal Push down locking tabs 1 left and right and pull up the front of the seat cushion Installation Slide rear edge of cushion under the backrest so that both wire loops under the bac...

Page 90: ...traint and push it down With power head restraint it may be necessary to first push up adjustment switch for 5 seconds Head restraint may now be adjusted as desired Removing rear seat head restraints...

Page 91: ...ent spare parts even for older models are avail able MERCEDES BENZ original spare parts are subjected to most severe quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufactured or selec...

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Page 93: ...mation Identification Plates 92 Vehicle Data Cards 93 Warranty Coverage 93 Technical Data 94 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 95 Capacities 95 Engine Oils 97 Brake Fluid 97 Premium Unleaded Gasoline 97 F...

Page 94: ...and engine numbers 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 2 Identification Tag left window post 3 Vehicle Identification No 4 Engine No 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 Information Tag California version Va...

Page 95: ...overed under the terms of the warranties printed in the Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet and your dealer will exchange or repair any defective parts in accordance with the terms of the foll...

Page 96: ...loy rims 7 JX 1 5 H 2 Wheel offset 44 mm 1 7 in Summer tires Radial ply tires 205 55 VR 15 Winter tires Radial ply tires 205 55 R 15 87 T M S 94 Electrical System Alternator 14 V 70 A Starter motor 12...

Page 97: ...use only brands tested and recom mended by us Inquire at your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer Capacity Engine with oil filter 5 0 I 5 3 US qt Fuels coolants lubricants etc Recommended engine oils Ambi...

Page 98: ...Hydraulic oil1 Front wheel hubs approx 60 g 2 1 oz each High temperature roller bearing grease Battery terminals Bosch special grease Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid1 Brake and with manua...

Page 99: ...ly par tially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration do not exceed an engine speed of 2000 rpm if the vehicle i...

Page 100: ...ater and MB anticorrosion antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements w...

Page 101: ...s measured under con trolled conditions on specified govern ment test surfaces of asphalt and con crete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this t...

Page 102: ...sults obtainable by skilled drivers under controlled road and vehicle conditions and the information may not be correct under other conditions Description of the vehicles to which this table applies 1...

Page 103: ...Index 101 I...

Page 104: ...tion 99 Coolant level check 69 Coolants 96 98 Coolant temperature gauge 61 Cruise control 59 Deceleration shutoff 60 Doors 29 Driver checks 108 Driving hints 16 Economical driving indicator ECONOMY 60...

Page 105: ...Lamps exterior 76 77 Fog lamps 76 Headlamps 76 High mounted stop lamp 77 License plate lamps 77 Switch 41 Taillamps 77 Lamps interior 47 78 79 Glove compartment 78 Reading 78 Sun visor 78 Trunk 79 Li...

Page 106: ...ing gears 56 Starting and turning off engine 15 Steering lock 40 Stop watch digital 43 Stowing things 72 Sun visors 45 Supplemental restraint system SRS 35 Technical data 94 Tempmatic climate control...

Page 107: ...Jersey 07645 Att Technical Publications Tel 201 573 0600 for Canada Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 849 Eglinton Ave East Toronto Ont Canada M4G2L5 Att Technical Publications Tel 416 425 3550 Telex 065 24232...

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Page 110: ...y two weeks For details see page 75 3 Battery Add distilled water only see page 81 4 Fluid Level in Automatic Trans mission See page 71 5 Coolant Level See page 69 6 Windshield Washer System Headlamp...

Page 111: ...si UP to A M M M 2 2 32 2 4 35 Automatic Transmission Automatic transmission fluid for automatic transmission For level checks and replenishment refer to page 71 Coolant For normal replenishment use w...

Page 112: ...DAIMLER BENZ AG Stuttgart Untertuerkheim Zentralkundendienst Q iTnoc M n 1 3 I ISA Ansnahfi B 1987...

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