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Winter Driving

Have your car winterized in a

MERCEDES-BENZ service station
before the onset of winter.

• Engine oil ch a n g e : If no “ all-year-

round” engine oil is used, fill with
recommended winter oil. For visco

sity and capacity, refer to “ Fuels,

Coolants, Lubricants, etc.” and last
page.

• Anti-corrosion/antifreeze in the

coolant: Check anti-corrosion/anti

freeze protection periodically. For

capacity refer to “ Fuels, Coolants,

Lubricants, etc.” .

Additive in the windshield washer
system : Add windshield washer
solvent to the water in the w ind
shield washer system.

Test battery: Battery capacity
drops with decreasing ambient
temperature. A well charged batte

ry ensures that the engine can al

ways be started, even at low am

bient temperatures.

Tires: We recommend M + S radial
tires on all wheels for the winter
season. Observe permissible maxi

mum speed for M + S radial tires

and the legal speed limit.

Tire Chains

Use only tire chains that are tested
and recommended by us. Any
MERCEDES-BENZ service station will
be glad to advise you on this subject.

Chains should only be used on the rear
wheels. Adhere to the m anufacturer’s
mounting instructions.

After driving a short distance retighten

the mounted chains.

Tire chains should only be driven on
snow at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h/
30 mph. Remove chains as soon as
possible when driving on roads without
snow.

For tips on driving on slippery winter

roads refer to page 15.

Summary of Contents for 190 E 2.3

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Page 2: ...rm up your engine at idle and with the vehicle at standstill avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration avoid frequent braking shift gears on time do not exceed of the individual gears max speeds avoid unnecessarily high speeds have all the maintenance jobs spe cified by us carried out at regular intervals by a MERCEDES BENZ service station Driving in low temperature weather in stop and go city ...

Page 3: ...Owner s Manual 1 9 0 E 2 3 Chassis 201 1984 Mercedes Benz 0 ...

Page 4: ...o modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Owner s Manual s e e o Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Z K D 1 84 8 K 2 ...

Page 5: ...th a minimum of trouble and that it 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 This manual contains many important recommendations that could help you gain better control over your MERCEDES and more pleasure while driving it We wish you many miles of motoring pleasure Daimler Ben...

Page 6: ...se 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 4 ...

Page 7: ...Instruments and Controls Starting the Engine Driving Hints Service and Maintenance Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Index ...

Page 8: ...at moderate vehicle and engine speeds During this period avoid heavy loads full throttle driving and high RPMs no more than of maximum permissible speed in each gear Down shift at proper engine speed On vehicles with automatic transmis sion avoid accelerating by kick down It is not recommended to brake the vehicle by means of manually shifting to a lower gear We recommend to select positions 3 or ...

Page 9: ...ting the Engine Driving Hints Service and Maintenance Instruments and Controls 8 Instrument Cluster 10 Catalytic Converter Cautions 12 Starting and Turning off the Engine 13 Hints for Driving 14 MERCEDES BENZ Maintenance System 16 ...

Page 10: ...f page 39 12 Switch for automatic antenna page 46 13 Adjustable center ventilation outlets page 18 8 14 Air volume lever for center ventilation page 18 15 Glove compartment illuminated only in steering lock positions 1 or 2 16 Air recirculation switch page 18 17 Fan speed control lever page 18 18 Tempmatic climate control system page 18 19 Radio page 41 20 Ash tray with lighter page 39 74 21 Switc...

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Page 12: ...marking on tachometer Excessive engine speed 12 Electric clock 13 0 2 Sensor replacement indicator lamp red When the indicator lamp comes on the 0 2 Sensor must be replaced 14 Seat belt warning lamp red 15 Knob for clock adjustment press in for adjustments 16 Outside temperature gauge 17 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob instrument lamps intensity are infinitely variable Depr...

Page 13: ...i BRAKE 11 ...

Page 14: ...ndi cated by audible signs e g rough id ling engine excessive unburned fuel may reach the converter causing it to overheat Continued operation of your vehicle can result in damage to the converter For the same reason we caution against Misuse or abuse of your vehicle engine Refueling with leaded gasoline Excessive idling with cold engine Push or tow starting your vehicle with hot engine As with an...

Page 15: ...ard driving on mountain roads do not shut off the engine im mediately but allow it to run on for 1 2 minutes at increased idle speed Hints Due to the installed starter non repeat unit the key in the steering lock must be returned to 0 position before making a new starting attempt Observe the oil pressure gauge imme diately after starting the engine In a very cold engine the oil pressure will only ...

Page 16: ...n will be substantially reduced Un der such weather conditions drive steer and brake particularly carefully We recommend M S radial ply tires for the cold season On packed snow they can reduce your stopping distance as compared with summer tires Stop ping distance however is nevertheless considerably greater than when the road is wet or dry Brakes When driving down long and steep de clines relieve...

Page 17: ...ive sensibily and to avoid abrupt acceleration braking and steering action Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in danger of skid ding declutch or in case of an auto matic transmission move selector lever to position N Try to keep the vehicle under control by means of corrective steering action Provided the traffic conditions will allow only brake in a way...

Page 18: ...ion Fluid change without filter change every 24 000 km 15 000 miles Tires Inspect Air cleaner Clean or replace element Non scheduled MB Maintenance Service Every 24 000 km 15 000 miles Mainte nance Service consists of 3 sections General and Lubrication Service En gine Maintenance Safety Inspection Performance of these sections can be requested individually if particular driving conditions so requi...

Page 19: ...t 27 Orthopedic Seat Backrest 28 Safety Head Restraints 28 Arm Rest Rear Seat 29 Arm Rest Front Seats 29 Heated Seats 30 Seat Belts 31 Steering Lock 33 Lighting Switch 34 Combination Switch 35 Exterior Mirrors 36 Inside Rear View Mirror 36 Sun Visors 37 Interior Lamps 37 Rear Window Defroster 38 Lighter 39 Sliding Roof 39 Power Windows 40 Shelf below Rear Window 40 Electronic Radio 41 ...

Page 20: ...fast defogging IK Defogging inside glass 4 J Heating and cooling 5 d Normal heating 6 9 Normal cooling or fresh air 7 ventilation No fresh air supplied 8 9 The button symbols light up when the vehicle s head lamps are turned on not with parking lamps The symbol is brighter when depressed The engine must be running for the air conditioning system to work Close all windows and the sliding roof to en...

Page 21: ...ction of the air conditioning mode control MAX notched in maximum heating A C Mode Control Switch Position Economy Economical setting In this setting the air conditioning compressor stays off Temperature regulation is maintained only during the heating phase Position IJU Normal cooling the air conditioning com pressor is switched on The vehicle may be heated or cooled as desired The compressor com...

Page 22: ...ll amount of fresh air The indicator lamp should be on do not push button This setting can also be used if annoying odors are entering the car s interior At high outside temperatures the air con ditioning system is automatically switched on providing increased cooling of the recirculated air 20 Fast Cooling Turn temperature selector wheel 1 and lock in extre me end position MIN Push button or in c...

Page 23: ...ay be adjusted with levers 9 as desired 4 ijH Press to defog the windshield from inside Air is directed to the windshield in the heating or cooling mode Press button of climate control switch 3 and increase fan speed for a short period with lever 4 Adjust levers 9 for the desired air flow through outlets 8 It is possible for condensation to form on outside of the windshield in humid weather in thi...

Page 24: ... desired Iff Press for normal heater operation 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 normal weather conditions The air outlets 6 and 8 may be opened or closed with levers 7 and 9 respectively as desired Only non heated air is directed through outlets 6 ...

Page 25: ...vers 7 and 9 respectively as desired ijH Press to shut off air entry Fresh air into the vehicle is shut off Use this button to prevent outside odors or water from car washes from entering the vehicle s interior for example Do not drive the vehicle with this setting for long periods with windows and sliding roof closed since the vehicle s normal interior air flow will be disrupted ...

Page 26: ...h the master key Flat Key The flat key fits all vehicle locks We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place so that it is always handy if nee ded 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 MERCEDES BENZ service stations For security reasons obt...

Page 27: ... turn key From the inside actuate button Unlocking Locking When the rear door buttons are pushed down the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside They can be opened after pulling buttons up One cannot 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 25 ...

Page 28: ...m in the locked position the trunk lid can also be unlocked individually To do so turn the master key to the left as far as it will go then depress the trunk lid lock push button with the key and open the trunk Turn the key to its initial position and withdraw it To lock the trunk lid close it firmly the trunk lid will then be locked by the central lock system again The trunk lid can also be locke...

Page 29: ... adjusted only if the driver s door is open to allow for easier entry to and exit from the vehicle 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 insure adequate control reach operation and comfort Be certain seat is locked in by sliding front rear until full enqaqement is as sured The head restrai...

Page 30: ...ed be tween position 0 without pressure and position 4 maximum pressure by changing the pressure regulator 1 setting Safety Head Restraints Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level Safety head restraints front Height adjustment Press head restraint slightly forward 1 and slide upward or downward as re quired Removing head restraints Pull head restraint up to...

Page 31: ...s not suffice as a child restraint system In case of a frontal collision a child can be catapulted for ward over the locked arm rest 4 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 29 ...

Page 32: ...ely 5 minutes in the rapid heating mode the heater auto matically switches to normal operation and only one control lamp will stay on Turning off heater If one control 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...

Page 33: ...ngage audibly The belt must be tight and must be checked for tightness immediately after fastening and regularly during the trip If required tighten lap belt by pulling up on the upper belt sec tion unfastening Depress red button 3 in buckle Return latch plate 1 to initial posi tion Operation The seat belt inertia reel stops the belt from unwinding further in case of ve hicle deceleration in any d...

Page 34: ...ore 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 After an accident inspect the seat belts and replace them if required Child restraint systems recommended by us can be fastened to the seat belts installed Any MERCEDES BENZ service station will gladly advise you accordingly The b...

Page 35: ...operated with the key in steering lock position 1 Wiper windshield washer headlamp flasher electric lighter glove compart ment lamp radio electric sliding roof drive rear window defroster power windows A warning buzzer sounds when the key has been left in steering lock position 1 or 0 and the driver s door is opened With the engine at idle speed the charging rate of the alternator output is limite...

Page 36: ... 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 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 ...

Page 37: ...onal changes of the vehicle such as changing lanes on a highway move combination 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 38: ...ing lock to position 2 The exterior mirror can be adjusted by means of the switch Note If the mirror housing has been forcibly removed from its normal position it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure Inside Rear View Mirror The mirror can be tilted to the anti glare night position by means of the lever at its lower edge 1 Normal position 2 Anti glare night position 36 ...

Page 39: ...ror Swing down sun visor The lamps are switched on when the cover is opened For this purpose the visor must be en gaged in its inner mounting Interior Lamps The switch for the front lamp has 3 positions Position 1 the lamp is switched on and off delayed by the front door contact switches Position 2 lamp switched off perma nently Position 3 lamp switched on perma nently 37 ...

Page 40: ...ttery drain to a minimum turn off the de froster as soon as the window is clear The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 20 minutes of operation Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be brushed and cleaned off before activating the de froster If several power consumers are turned on simultaneously or the battery is on ly partially charged it is possible that the defroster a...

Page 41: ... automati cally when hot Sliding Roof Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 Press symbol side of rocker switch to open roof Press left side to close roof If the electric drive fails the sliding roof can also be moved by hand Refer to Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof page 68 39 ...

Page 42: ...r 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 de pressed If the safety switch is not de pressed inadvertent operation of the rear door windows for instance by children is prevented 9712 Shelf below Rear Window The self below the rear window should not be used to carry objects This will prevent such objects from b...

Page 43: ...seeker bar Time display call button Q Cassette track switch and track indicator k j e e Fast tape rewind locking button Ie b m h I 15 hast tape forward locking 16 Cassette eject button 17 Cassette door To turn the radio on or off the ignition switch must be in position 1 or 2 To turn the radio ON Press ON side of ED 1switch The radio will begin operating on the last station tuned to and the last v...

Page 44: ...igitally on the dis play panel Automatic station search Switch to the wave band desired by pressing any of the following buttons forFM buttons BI3 through H 3 for AM buttons E l through EH By press ing the automatic station seeker bar E S S 3S Q upw ard the radio will search for stations in ascending frequencies by pressing down in descending fre quencies The direction of automatic searching can b...

Page 45: ...e function control button Press automatic station seeker bar Ifup or down and hold down The frequency will increase or decrease respectively in increments of 0 1 MHz for FM or 1 0 KHz for AM Release the button when the desired station is tuned in Unless the automatic station seeker b a r i s activated within 8 se conds after pressing the function con trol button the manual tuning will automaticall...

Page 46: ...ed in its playing position When the end of one playing side is reached the unit switches automati cally to reverse for playing the second track Manual reverse can be activated by depressing the cassette track switch button0E f ii The built in indicators show the track of the cassette the unit is playing back To stop playback press the eject but ton The unit will automatically eject the cassette an...

Page 47: ...l button f l The time will be displayed for a few sec onds To use the timer Q By using the tim e rJ J the radio can be automatically turned on at a preset time In order to set the tim e rJB the ignition key must be in position 1 or 2 The timer Q can only turn the radio on with the ignition switch in position 1 or 2 Setting the timer Press button Q and key the desired turn on time into the timer as...

Page 48: ...on the antenna will not extend or will retract com pletely The height of the antenna can be adju sted to any intermediate height by ac tuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is in the cen ter position the antenna will extend to medium height The antenna can be further extended or retracted to any height by rocking the switch not engaging it If the antenna is to be retracted e g for playi...

Page 49: ...omatic Transmission 49 Cruise Control 51 Gauge for Economical Driving ECONOMY 52 Engine Oil Consumption 52 Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp 52 Brake Fluid 52 Charge Indicator Lamp 52 Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp 52 Oil Pressure Gauge 53 Coolant Temperature Gauge 53 Emission Control 53 Traveling Abroad 53 Winter Driving 54 Tire Chains 54 47 ...

Page 50: ...eached When taking off on a slippery surface do not allow one driving wheel to spin for an extended period Manual Transmission See figure for gearshift lever positions corresponding to the individual gears Shift into reverse gear only with the vehicle at a standstill for this purpose press shift lever down and engage re verse gear shortly after declutching Do not exceed the maximum speed in the in...

Page 51: ... creeping when the selector lever is in a driving position Accelerator position Partial throttle early upshifting 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 thus maximum acceleration If you ease up on the accelerator after having attained the desired speed...

Page 52: ...ark of that particular gear range Over revving could otherwise result in damage to the engine On slippery road surfaces it is not recommended to downshift in order to obtain braking action Trailer operation Do not allow the engine speed to drop too low at uphill gradients to prevent the engine from laboring at low RPMs Depending on the degree of the incline shift selector lever to positions 3 or 2...

Page 53: ...ever to position 3 The cruise control will also be can celled if the brake or clutch pedal is actuated or if the vehicle speed drops below approx 40 km h 25 mph 4 Resume If the lever is briefly pushed to po sition 4 when driving at a speed exceeding approximately 40 km h 25 mph that speed is resumed which was set prior to the cancella tion of the cruise control The last memorized speed is cancelle...

Page 54: ...If the indi cator lamp lights up during braking this shows that the front wheel brake pads are worn down Have brake system checked in a MERCEDES BENZ service station as soon as possible Brake Fluid Brake fluid should be changed once a year preferably in spring Only use brake fluid recommended by us For further information refer to Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc When the minimum mark on the reservoi...

Page 55: ...arking Emission Control Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the ex haust gases within permissible limits required by law Nevertheless we ur gently advise you not to let the engine run in a closed garage These sys tems of course will function properly only when maintained strictly accord ing to factory specifications Any ad justments on the engine should there fore b...

Page 56: ...ambient temperature A well charged batte ry ensures that the engine can al ways be started even at low am bient temperatures Tires We recommend M S radial tires on all wheels for the winter season Observe permissible maxi mum speed for M S radial tires and the legal speed limit Tire Chains Use only tire chains that are tested and recommended by us Any MERCEDES BENZ service station will be glad to ...

Page 57: ... Kit 60 Wheels Tires 61 Changing Wheels 62 Tire Inflation Pressure 63 Headlamp Adjustment 64 Replacing Bulbs 64 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 67 Unlocking of Fuel Filler Flap 67 Fuses 68 Battery 68 Spark Plugs 68 Tow starting and Towing the Vehicle 69 Jump Starting 70 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 71 Rear Seat Cushion 74 Ash tray 74 Roof Rack 75 Spare Parts Service 75 ...

Page 58: ...locked Note If the hood is raised to the vertical position a locking pawl will engage at the left hinge viewed in driving direc tion To lower or close the hood press down release lever on left hinge Warning Stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running The engine is equipped with a transi storized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is highly dangerous to to...

Page 59: ... evaporation of water plain water can be used If a larger quantity of coolant has to be added a 50 50 mixture of water and anti corrosion antifreeze should be used Warning Do not remove pressure cap on cool ant reservoir if engine temperature is above 90 C 194 F Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir contains hot water and is under pressure Using a rag turn cap to firs...

Page 60: ...parked on level ground and the oil level must be somewhere between the lower and the upper mark on dipstick 1 do not add in excess of the upper mark Wipe dipstick before any oil level measurement To determine the oil level check both sides of the dipstick Always determine the oil level by means of the straight horizontal mark ing formed by the oil on one side of the dipstick For viscosity and capa...

Page 61: ...the slightest impurity may cause operational trou bles 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 transmission fluid has reached its normal operating tempera ture of 80 C 176 F If the transmission fluid cools down to 20 30 C 68 86 F which is the nor mal shop temperature range t...

Page 62: ... the door roll back the floor mat and engage holding strap 4 in the trunk lid The hinged door can also be removed completely by raising the door to ap proximately 45 lifting it slightly at the hinged side and pulling it out to the rear Warning Use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get be neath the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack Use jack stands to work un...

Page 63: ... rotated according to the degree of tire wear while re taining the same sense of rotation Ro tating however should be carried out before the characteristic tire wear pat tern shoulder wear on front wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels becomes visible at a mileage of 5000 10 000 km 3000 6000 miles as other wise the driving properties deteriorate Slowly leaking air e g due to a nail in the ti...

Page 64: ...ition the jack so that it will always be vertical as seen from the side even on in clines Jack up the vehicle until the 12 wheel is clear off the ground 7 Then unscrew wheel bolts com pletely Keep bolt threads protected from dirt and sand While removing last bolt hold wheel against axle to avoid paint damage on rim 13 8 Remove wheel 9 Screw the alignment stud which comes with the spare tire into t...

Page 65: ... F Adjusted air pressure specified air pressure 0 2 bar 3 psi Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly permissible The ride of the vehicle however will become somewhat harder Tire temperature and pressure in crease with the vehi...

Page 66: ... with tissue paper or similar Install only 12 volt bulb with the spe cified watt rating Headlamp Assembly 6 Fog lamp cover clamp 1 Headlamp horizontal adjusting 7 Headlamp cover clamp screw 8 Headlamp electrical connector 2 Headlamp vertical adjusting screw 9 Fog lamp 3 Fog lamp adjusting screw 10 Fog lamp electrical connector 4 Headlamp cover 11 Turn signal parking side marker 5 Fog lamp cover an...

Page 67: ...g frame towards the front Press off frame from sealed beam Fog lamp bulb H3 Disengage clamp 6 and remove cover 5 Disconnect plug 10 dis engage retaining clip and remove bulb 9 Tail Lamp Assemblies 1 Side marker lamp 10 W 6 cp 2 Turn signal lamp 21 W 32 cp 3 Stop lamp 21 W 32 cp 4 Tail parking and standing lamp 10 W 6 cp 5 Backup lamp 21 W 32 cp Turn both locks in the trunk to the left as far as th...

Page 68: ...t and open reflector The same applies to the removal of the rear lamp Sun Visor Lamps 5 W festoon lamp To replace a bulb pry off the cover by inserting a screwdriver in the left and right slots located on the lower edge Glove Compartment Lamp 5 W festoon lamp To replace the bulb pull out lamp 66 ...

Page 69: ...eft side panel of trunk Insert socket wrench from tool kit through opening in panel and place on the hex drive on the elec tric motor Turn socket wrench as desired to open or close roof Turning socket clockwise closes roof Unlocking of Fuel Filler Flap If the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap automatically pull down right trunk panel slightly and pull back the connecting...

Page 70: ...agms in filler holes The battery is completely filled when the water stops draining through the overfill protection diaphragm To check the battery charge with a hydrometer push its tip through the overfill protection diaphragm and take the electrolyte sample Coat battery terminal clamps with acid proof grease Keep battery clean and dry Only tow vehicle with the battery con nected Only charge batte...

Page 71: ...stances a much greater effort is necessary to steer or stop the vehicle Tow starting a Vehicle with Automatic Transmission The engine must be cold if it is to be started by towing or pushing the ve hicle Never start a hot engine by towing or pushing the vehicle as the catalysts might otherwise suffer damage Move selector lever to position N Turn key in steering lock to position 2 and have vehicle ...

Page 72: ...nect jumper cables to the positive battery terminals and then to the negative terminals 3 Start and run engine of jumper ve hicle at high idle 4 Start engine of the disabled vehicle in the usual manner 5 After the engine has started first remove jumper cables from the ne gative battery terminals and then from the positive terminals Instructions A discharged battery can freeze at approx 10 C 14 F I...

Page 73: ... inspection 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 treatment is neither necessary nor re commended by MERCEDES BENZ because of the possibility of incompati bility between materials used in the production process and others applied later Aft...

Page 74: ...iper blades with a clean cloth and detergent solution Replace blades at least once or twice a year Plastic Parts Headliner Rubber Parts and MB Tex Upholstery Covers Do not use oil or wax on these parts Seat Belts The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents Use only clear lukewarm water and soap Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above 80 C 176 F or in direct sunlight Never bl...

Page 75: ...DES BENZ Touch Up Stick for quick and provisional repairs of minor paint damage Light Alloy Wheels If possible clean wheels once a week with lukewarm water and autosham poo Use an ample supply of water To remove stubborn marks use polish or paint cleaner and apply with buffing cloth or a soft cloth Ornamental Moldings For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome plated parts use a chrome cle...

Page 76: ...ash tray Rear Seat Cushion Removal Push in locking tabs 1 on left and right side and carefully pull up seat at the front do this carefully to prevent injury Installation Push rear edge of seat cushion under the backrest and push front edge of seat cushion down until it locks in Ash tray Removal front Open ash tray against stop Place hand under tray Pull frame up and out 74 ...

Page 77: ...for maintenance and repair work In addition strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service More than 200 000 different spare parts even for rather old vehicle mo dels are available MERCEDES BENZ original spare parts are subjected to most severe quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufactured or selected for and adapted to MERCED...

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Page 79: ...oolants Lubricants etc Identification Plates 78 Vehicle Data Cards 79 Warranty Coverage 79 Technical Data 80 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 82 Capacities 82 Engine Oils 85 Brake Fluid 85 Coolants 86 Consumer Information 87 77 ...

Page 80: ...ers 78 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 2 Identification Tag left window post 3 Chassis No 4 Engine No 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 7 Emission Control Tag 8 Emission Control Tag Catalyst Information ...

Page 81: ...anty Coverage Your car is covered 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 following warranties 1 New vehicle limited warranty 2 Emission systems warranty 3 Emission performance warranty 4 California emission control systems warranty State of Californi...

Page 82: ...50 mm Air conditioning 12 5 x 875 mm 80 Transmission Design Manual five speed ____________________________ transmission________ Optional extra Automatic four speed torque converter transmission Steering System Design______________________ Power steering R im s Tires Rims forged light alloy rims 5 J x 1 4 H 2 Summer tires Radial ply tires 175 70 R 14 82 T 175 70 R 1 4 8 4 T Winter tires Radial ply ...

Page 83: ...ttery 12V 55 Ah Spark plugs see last page Weights See certification tag Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 4445 mm 175 0 in Overall vehicle width 1678 mm 66 1 in Overall height 1383 mm 54 4 in Wheel base 2665 mm 104 9 in Track front 1428 mm 56 2 in Track rear 1415 mm 55 7 in i ...

Page 84: ...Therefore use only brands tested and recom mended by us Enquire at your MERCEDES BENZ service station Capacity Engine with oil filter 4 5 1 4 8 US qt Fuels coolants lubricants etc Recommended engine oils 1 SAE 40 may be used if ambient temperatures constantly exceed 30 C 86 F Year round use multigrade oil ...

Page 85: ...tic transmission fluid for automatic transmission1 Rear axle 0 7 I O 7 US qt Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 901 Power steering 0 6 I O 6 US qt Automatic transmission fluid for power steering1 Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid1 Front wheel hubs 50 g each approx 1 8 oz each approx High temperature roller bearing grease 1 For recommendations on recom mended brands see your nearest MERCEDES BEN...

Page 86: ...1 Windshield washer system approx 3 0 1 3 2 US qt Windshield washer solvent Fuel tank including a reserve of approx 551 14 5 US gal approx 7 5 1 2 0 US gal Unleaded gasoline Average Octane of Research and Motor 87 RON of 91 Cooling system approx 8 5 1 9 0 US qt Coolant1 1 For recommendations on recom mended brands see your nearest MERCEDES BENZ service station 84 ...

Page 87: ...up if the oil level drops to the dipstick minimum mark prior to the first service 1300 1 6 0 0 km 800 1000 miles Brake Fluid During the course of the operation of the vehicle the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously being reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Under extremely hard operating conditions this moisture content can lead to the formation of vapor in t...

Page 88: ...the water already starts boiling at approx 118 C 224 F which means that the pointer of the temperature gauge in the instrument cluster may still be below the red mark Driving the vehicle without anti corro sion antifreeze should be done only in emergency situations Add anti corro sion antifreeze as soon as possible Anti corrosion antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of al uminium parts The us...

Page 89: ...on tests and does not include cor nering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades of A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life...

Page 90: ...esents results obtain 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 190 E 2 3 A Fully Operational Service Brake Load Light 165 Maximum 175 B Emergency Service Brakes with Partial Service Brake System Failure 380 C Brake Power Unit Failure Maximum Load 260 0 100 20...

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Page 92: ...aning and care of the vehicle 71 Combination switch 35 Consumer information 87 Coolants 86 Coolant temperature gauge 53 Cruise control 51 Emergency operation of sliding roof 67 Emission control 53 Emission control tag 78 Engine No 78 Engine oils 85 Engine oil and filter change 16 Engine oil consumption 52 Engine oil level check 58 Exterior mirrors 36 First aid kit 60 Flat key 24 Fluid level automa...

Page 93: ...ar seat cushion 74 Rear window defroster 38 Replacing bulbs 64 Roof rack 75 Safety head restraints 28 Seatbelts 31 Service literature 92 Sliding roof 39 Spare parts service 75 Spare wheel 60 Sparkplugs 68 Starting and shifting gears 48 Starting and turning off the engine 13 Steering lock 33 Sun visors 37 Supplementary key 24 Technical Data 80 Tempmatic climate control system 18 The first 1500 km 1...

Page 94: ...des 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 to obtain accurate information for your vehicle...

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Page 98: ...e Pressure Check at least every two weeks For details see page 63 3 Battery Add only distilled water see page 68 4 Fluid Level in Automatic Trans mission 5 Coolant Level See page 57 6 Windshield Washer System See page 84 7 Engine Oil Level 8 Brake Fluid See pages 52 84 and 85 Vehicle Lighting Check function and cleanliness For replacement of light bulbs see pages 64 and 65 96 ...

Page 99: ...smission For level checks and replenishment refer to page 59 Coolant For normal replenishment use water pot able water quality For further information e g anti corrosion antifreeze refer to page 86 Bulbs High and low beams Sealed beam Halogen tail parking and standing lamps 10 W 6 cp turn signal standing side marker and parking lamps front 21 5 W 32 3 cp turn signal lamps rear 21 W 32 cp stop lamp...

Page 100: ...D aim ler B enz AG Stuttgart U ntertuerkheim Z entralkundendienst 201 584 1 2 9 6 Order No 6550 5552 1 3 USA Ausgabe A 1 1 9 8 4 ...

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