Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3 1991, Owner'S Manual

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Do not exceed the vehicle speed limits
for individual gear selections, which
are indicated by marks (I, II, III, etc.)
on the circumference of the speed­
ometer.
Do not downshift to a lower gear (for
example from “ D” to “3” ) unless the
speedometer needle is below the
speed limit mark of that particular gear
range. Overrevving could result in
serious damage to the engine.
Im portant!
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never
downshift in order to obtain
braking action. This could result
in rear wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle’s
ABS will not prevent this type of
loss of control.
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights,
leave the transmission in gear and
control vehicle with the service brake.
For longer stops with the engine idling,
shift into “ N” or “ P” .
When stopping the car on an incline,
do not hold it with the accelerator, use
the brake. This avoids unnecessary
transmission heat build up.
Stopping
Warning!
Getting out of your car with the
selector lever not fully engaged in
position “P” is dangerous. When
parked on a steep incline, posi­
tion “P” alone may not prevent
your vehicle from rolling, possibly
hitting people or objects. Always
set the parking brake in addition
to shifting to position “P”.
To prevent the engine from laboring at
low RPM, do not allow the engine
speed to drop too low on uphill gra­
dients. Depending on the degree of
the incline, shift selector lever to posi­
tion “3” or “2” early enough to main­
tain engine RPM within the best
torque range.
To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when
pulling into a parking space, control
the car speed by gradually releasing
the brakes. Accelerate gently and
never abruptly step on the accelerator.
To rock a car out of soft ground (mud
or snow), alternately shift from forward
to reverse while applying partial
throttle.
Rocking a car free in this manner may
cause the ABS warning lamp to come
on. Turn off and restart the engine to
clear the malfunction indication.
Maneuvering
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