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Driving

Parking  Brake
Starting  and  Shifting Gears
Manual Transmission
Recommended Shift  Points

for Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Cruise Control

ABS (Antilock Brake System)

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp
Brake Warning Lamp

Charge Indicator Lamp
Oil Pressure Gauge

Low Engine Oil Level Indicator

Lamp

Engine Oil Consumption

Coolant Temperature Gauge

Low Engine Coolant Level

Indicator Lamp

Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp
Low Windshield and Headlamp

Washer Fluid Level Indicator

Lamp

Outside Temperature Indicator

Emission Control

On-Board Diagnostic System

(California models only)

Economical Driving Indicator

(ECONOMY)

Traveling Abroad
Winter Driving
Tire Chains

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Summary of Contents for 190 E 2.6 1989

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Page 2: ...ended 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 deceleratio...

Page 3: ...Owner s Manual 190E2 6 Model 201 1989...

Page 4: ...for them even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization should exist MERCEDES BENZ original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your M...

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

Page 6: ...ted Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Warranty California Only 4 Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary mainte...

Page 7: ...u plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries please be aware that unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts fu...

Page 8: ...ns 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 authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer wil...

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

Page 10: ...engine speeds During this period avoid heavy loads full throttle driving and high RPM no more than 2 3 of maximum permissible speed in each gear Downshift at proper engine speed On vehicles with auto...

Page 11: ...Driving Instructions Service and Maintenance Instruments and Controls 10 Instrument Cluster 12 Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Catalytic Converter 14 Starting and Turning off the Engine 15 Driving Instructi...

Page 12: ...er switch page 49 11 Automatic antenna switch page 59 12 Adjustable center air outlets page 22 10 13 Air volume control lever for center air outlets page 22 14 Glove compartment illuminated only with...

Page 13: ...11 Instruments and Controls...

Page 14: ...e page 68 10 Outside temperature indicator See page 68 3 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp yellow See page 68 11 Knob for clock adjustment press in and rotate for adjustments 4 Oil pressure gauge b...

Page 15: ...A K E a ID SRS CHECK ENGINE Coolant level low See page 68 Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer system low See page 68 ABS malfunction See page 66 I SRS malfunction See page 41 Engine malfunc...

Page 16: ...tions as outlined in your maintenance booklet Caution To prevent damage to the catalytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Should any noticeable irregularities in the engi...

Page 17: ...e beginning of the starting process Turning off Turn the key in the steering lock to position 0 Remove the key only when the vehicle has stopped If the coolant temperature is very high e g after hard...

Page 18: ...ng brake for about 10 seconds while holding the release button in before releasing the parking brake completely This practice will keep the parking brake at maximum efficiency Warning The stop lamps w...

Page 19: ...Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road aquaplaning may occur even at low speeds and with new tires Avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain Tire traction...

Page 20: ...skidding declutch or in case of an au tomatic transmission move selector lever to position N Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely...

Page 21: ...cessary to carry out prescribed maintenance jobs at shorter intervals for example Engine Oil change with filter change every 6000 km 3750 miles Automatic transmission Fluid change without filter chang...

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Page 23: ...t Backrest 34 Arm Rest Front Seats 35 Arm Rest Rear Bench Seat 35 Head Restraints Rear 35 Heated Seats 36 Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System SRS 37 Steering Lock 44 Exterior Lamp Switch 45 C...

Page 24: ...ion Ifeitherbutton fjjj or Q are depressed the aircon ditioning compressor isswitched on 4 Fan speed control lever 5 Adjustableairoutlets 6 Volumecontrol leverforadjustable airoutlets 5 7 Adjustableai...

Page 25: ...d or cooled as desired The compressor comes on if the vehicle s interior temperature exceeds the selected temperature The selected temperature is then maintained by regulating the compressor s running...

Page 26: ...Fast Cooling Turn temperature selector wheel 1 and lock in end position MIN Push button IQl or i s in mode control 3 Push 0 button Move fan speed control lever 4 to far right max position Open adjust...

Page 27: ...ts 7 may be adjusted with levers 8 as desired Press to defog the windshield from inside Air is directed to the windshield in the heating or cooling mode Press button H of mode control 3 and increase f...

Page 28: ...r conditioning compressor may switch on automatically to dry the heated air 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...

Page 29: ...desired In this setting the Tempmatic Climate Control System is shut off including the fresh air supply to the interior of the car to prevent entrance of odors i e while driving through tunnels etc o...

Page 30: ...its all vehicle locks Arms 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 al ways handy Never leave the flat key in the...

Page 31: ...opened from the outside or the inside unless the door lock buttons are first pulled up One cannot lock the driver s door if it is open any door if the door latch has not engaged fully In this case op...

Page 32: ...quipped 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...

Page 33: ...n circuit 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 pause for 30 seconds and re...

Page 34: ...ack position turn handwheel 4 For full reclining of backrest seat should be moved to one of the forward most positions and head restraint removed For driving return backrest to upright position and pu...

Page 35: ...approxi mately at ear level The head restraint can also be tilted forward by hand Note If the car is equipped with power head restraints do not try to op erate manually Adjusting Power Seats Front Th...

Page 36: ...ty Standard 213 1 All seat head restraint and rear view mirror adjustments as well as fast ening of seat belts should be done be fore the vehicle is put into motion The inflation pressure of the air c...

Page 37: ...ldren should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 1 Arm Rest Rear Bench Seat...

Page 38: ...If both indicator lamps are on press in lower part of switch position 2 The heater automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of operation Notes When in operation the seat heater consumes...

Page 39: ...at Belt Warning System With the key in steering lock posi tion 2 a warning buzzer sounds for a short time if the driver s seat belt is not fastened When someone enters the car the re minder lamp locat...

Page 40: ...t the shoulder portion of the belt is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck For this pur pose raise or lower the belt outlet 3 positions To lower the...

Page 41: ...ers the best conditions for protection of the body in case of major frontal impact Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or otherwise out of position Position the lap belt as low as possible aro...

Page 42: ...astened during major frontal impacts within the shaded area shown They tighten the belts in such a way that they fit more snugly against the body restricting its forward move ment as much as possible...

Page 43: ...econds after the lamp goes out the system continues to monitor the components and circuitry of the airbag system and will indicate a malfunction by coming on again The following system components are...

Page 44: ...rarily releases a small amount of dust from the driver airbag and the seat belt emergency tensioning retractors This dust however is neither injurious to your health nor does it indicate a fire in th...

Page 45: ...e appli cable section in the Owner s Manual Infant and Child Restraint Systems Mercedes Benz of North America re commends that all infants and children be restrained at all times while the vehicle is...

Page 46: ...d use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Notes The following items can be operated with the key in steering lock position 1 Wiper windshield washer headlamp cleaning system only in...

Page 47: ...aking the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles The standing lamps can only be oper ated with steering lock in position 0 or 1 Notes With the key removed and a front door open a warning buzzer soun...

Page 48: ...n position 1 or 2 When the washer system is acti vated the wiper also operates for a limited time The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated 7 Windshield wiper control 0 Wiper off 1 Interm...

Page 49: ...s in mirror are closer than they appear To adjust the mirror Turn key in steering lock to position 2 The exterior mirror can be adjusted using the switch Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side...

Page 50: ...e engaged in its inner mounting Interior Lamps The switch for the front lamp combi nation interior and reading lamp has 4 positions Position 1 Interior and reading lamp switched on continuously Positi...

Page 51: ...power To keep the battery 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 accumulat...

Page 52: ...1 or 2 Activate switch 1 to slide roof open 2 to slide roof closed 3 to raise roof at rear 4 to lower roof at rear The switch is illuminated when the exterior lamps are switched on except standing lam...

Page 53: ...eering lock posi tion 1 or 2 All four windows can then be operated using the switches in the center con sole The rear door windows can also be operated using the switches 6 in each rear door panel as...

Page 54: ...ing increasing station frequency 13 Cassette track selector with track indicator 14 Reverse music search rewind with indicator 15 Forward music search fast for ward with indicator 16 Dolby B and C noi...

Page 55: ...ial function that adjusts radio volume in respect to vehicle speed To adjust the tone characteristic Bass and treble Q can be adjusted independently To set the radio to a flat tone setting bass and tr...

Page 56: ...itiv ity level This station is held for audi tioning for approx 5 seconds If desired this stationmay be locked in by pressing the Q Q or bar If neither of the bars is pressed the ra dio will continue...

Page 57: ...may not give their exact frequency but the next closest whole number US radio frequency ranges AM 540 1600 kHz FM 88 1 107 9 MHz Please note It is recommended that direct frequency tuning operations...

Page 58: ...reception quality Although FM is normally static free reception quality can be limited by geographic and atmospheric condi tions station strength and distance from the transmitter Buildings or other...

Page 59: ...selector Q Q but tons or by pressing the forward music search fast forward button again after approx 3 seconds To fast forward the tape press the for ward music search fast forward button Q twice The...

Page 60: ...s the eject button E X Remove the tape after the motorized loading system has dis engaged the cassette The unit will automatically switch from cassette playback to radio operation When the unit is tur...

Page 61: ...f position the antenna will not extend or will retract com pletely The height of the antenna can be ad justed to any intermediate position by actuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is in t...

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Page 63: ...uge Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp Engine Oil Consumption Coolant Temperature Gauge Low Engine Coolant Level Indicator Lamp Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Low Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Leve...

Page 64: ...ngine smoothly Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached When starting off on a slippery sur face do not allow one driving wheel to spin for an extended per...

Page 65: ...ing 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 i...

Page 66: ...nge Over revving could result in damage to the engine On slippery road surfaces it is not re commended to downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in rear wheel slip and reduced v...

Page 67: ...for example when driving upgrade the cruise control will be cancelled 4 Resume If the lever is briefly pushed to po sition 4 when driving at a speed exceeding approximately 40 km h 25 mph the vehicle...

Page 68: ...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 the...

Page 69: ...is condition occur the poly V belt must be replaced before continuing to operate the vehicle Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engin...

Page 70: ...e indicator lamp comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out when the engine is running If the indicator lamp comes on with the engine running the level of the reser voir has d...

Page 71: ...ned areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive...

Page 72: ...mbient temperature For re commended engine oil viscosities refer to Fuels Coolants Lubri cants etc and last page Check engine coolant anticorro sion antifreeze concentration Additive for the windshiel...

Page 73: ...Jack 77 Wheels Tires 78 Changing Wheels 79 Tire Inflation Pressure 80 Battery 81 Practical Hints Headlamp Adjustment 82 Replacing Bulbs 82 Spark Plugs 84 Fuses 85 Towing the Vehicle 86 Jump Starting...

Page 74: ...n the parked position To close Push hood down on left side viewed in driving direction Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is runnin...

Page 75: ...nticorrosion antifreeze should be used Warning Use extreme caution when opening the hood in case there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system Do not remove pressure cap on c...

Page 76: ...nd stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back to the oil pan Wipe the dipstick clean before checking Add oil if needed only to the upper mark max Do not overfill the engine For v...

Page 77: ...may cause operational troubles The fluid level in the transmission is dependent upon its temperature The maximum and minimum fluid level marks on the dipstick are applicable references only if the tra...

Page 78: ...p When keeping the trunk lid open for a longer period of time the trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the plunger in the switch arrow When the trunk lid is closed the switch will reset and t...

Page 79: ...ed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle Use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is...

Page 80: ...The use of retread tires is not recom mended Retread tires may adversely affect the handling characteristics and safety of the vehicle Rotating wheels The wheels can be rotated according to the degre...

Page 81: ...ion the jack so that it will al ways be vertical plumb line as seen from the side see arrow even on inclines Jack up the ve hicle until the wheel is clear off the ground Warning The jack is designed e...

Page 82: ...change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature approx 20 C 68 F and ambient temperature approx 0 C 32 F then the adjusted...

Page 83: ...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 used f...

Page 84: ...ing lamp bulb 7 Electrical connector for high and low beam headlamp bulb 8 Clamping ring for high and low beam headlamp bulb 9 Fog lamp bulb 10 Electrical connector for fog lamp bulb Headlamp Adjustme...

Page 85: ...g ring 8 with tab facing down and turn clockwise Push electrical connector on securely Fog lamp bulb Halogen type H 3 Compress the retaining clip of the cover 5 at the top while removing it upwards Pu...

Page 86: ...p and take out bulb Spark Plugs This vehicle is equipped with spark plugs as required for driving in the USA If additional information is desired your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer will be happy to...

Page 87: ...e spond to the ones on the label To exchange a fuse release clamp 1 and remove fuse box cover Before replacing a blown fuse deter mine the cause of the short circuit Spare fuses are furnished inside t...

Page 88: ...ing flat bed equipment This method is preferable to other types of towing The vehicle may be towed with all of the wheels on the ground and the selector lever in position N Vneutral for distances up t...

Page 89: ...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 at...

Page 90: ...r closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur Using a screwdriver flip down cover in the left side panel of trunk Insert the socket wrench from tool kit through the access hole in the panel...

Page 91: ...the under side of the car A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Damaged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at t...

Page 92: ...inner sides of the wheels Note It is advisable to lock the trunk lid be fore using an automatic car wash The wash brush could inadvertently open the trunk lid Tar Stains Quickly remove tar stains bef...

Page 93: ...y Components MB Paint Protector and Sealer should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up nor mally in 3 5 months depending on cli mate and washing detergent used MB Paint Poli...

Page 94: ...nt seat head restraints Insert the head restraint and push it down With power head restraint it may be necessary to first push up adjustment switch for 5 seconds Adjust head restraint to the desired p...

Page 95: ...move front ashtray Open ashtray against stop Place hand under tray Pull frame up and out To remove rear ashtray Open ashtray against stop Press down center spring and remove ash tray Installation Inse...

Page 96: ...safety tab of new wiper blade down Insert wiper blade between the tabs 3 on the wiper arm and slide into end of wiper arm Then press sa fety tab upward until it locks in place Note Do not open engine...

Page 97: ...ubjected to the most strin gent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufac tured or selected for and adapted to MERCEDES BENZ vehicles Therefore MERCEDES BENZ original spare...

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Page 99: ...cation Plates 98 Theft Prevention 99 Vehicle Data Cards 100 Warranty Coverage 100 Technical Data 101 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 102 Capacities 102 Engine Oils 105 Brake Fluid 105 Premium Unleaded G...

Page 100: ...cation and en gine 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 ve...

Page 101: ...y parts see illustration are labeled at the factory the labels show the VIN number of this vehicle Spare parts are similarly labeled at the factory in a different location The labels show the letter R...

Page 102: ...ms of the warranties printed in the Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet and your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer will exchange or repair any defective parts in accordance with the terms of the...

Page 103: ...9 in Summer tires Radial ply tires 185 65 VR 15 Winter tires Radial ply tires 185 65 R 15 87 T M S Electrical System Alternator 14 V 80 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 62 Ah Spark plugs see...

Page 104: ...fore use only brands tested and recom mended by us Inquire at your author ized MERCEDES BENZ dealer Capacity Engine with oil filter 6 0 I 6 3 US qt 102 Fuels coolants lubricants etc Recommended engine...

Page 105: ...MB Automatic transmission fluid Rear axle 0 7 I 0 7 US qt Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 901 Power steering 1 0 I 1 1 US qt MB Power steering fluid Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid1 Front whe...

Page 106: ...tem approx 5 0 I 5 3 US qt Fuel tank including a reserve of approx 55 I 14 5 US gal approx 6 5 I 1 6 US gal Premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane 91 Average of 96 RON 86 MON Cooling system approx 10...

Page 107: ...tially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible avoid full throttle driving and ab rupt acceleration do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loa...

Page 108: ...el is low water 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 req...

Page 109: ...ity to stop on wet pavement as 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 trac...

Page 110: ...7645 Att Technical Publications Tel 201 573 0600 for Canada Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 849 Eglinton Ave East Toronto Ont Canada M 4G 2L5 Att Technical Publications Service Department Tel 416 425 3550 Te...

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Page 112: ...omical driving indicator ECONOMY 70 Emergency tensioning retractor ETR 40 Emission control 69 Emission control tag 98 Engine no 98 Engine oil and filter change 19 Engine oil consumption 67 Engine oil...

Page 113: ...ce literature 108 Shelf below rear window 51 Shifting 62 Automatic transmission 63 Manual transmission 62 Recommended shift points for manual transmission 62 Sliding roof 50 Emergency operation 88 Spa...

Page 114: ...ck at least every two weeks For details see page 80 Battery Add distilled or tap water only see page 81 Fluid Level in Automatic Transmission See page 75 Coolant Level See page 73 Windshield Washer Sy...

Page 115: ...For normal replenishment use water pot able water quality For further information e g anticorrosion antifreeze refer to page 106 Bulbs High and low beams Halogen type 9004 fog lamps Halogen type H 3 t...

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