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Oil level must be between
the lower (min) and

For low engine oil level warning
lamp, see Index.

190 E 2.3

Checking Engine Oil Level

Oil dipstick

Oil filler cap

To check the engine oil level,

park vehicle on level ground,
with engine at normal
operational temperature.

190 E 2.6

Check engine oil level
approximately 5 minutes after
stopping the engine, allowing for
the oil to return to the oil pan.

Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to
checking the engine oil level.

Summary of Contents for 190E 2.3 1993

Page 1: ... A A ______ __w c Mercedes Benz Owner s IManual 1993 ...

Page 2: ...n individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or approval agencies should exist Mercedes Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your Mercedes Benz service station where you will receive comprehensive information a so on permissible technical modifications and where expert installation will be performed Printed in G...

Page 3: ... provide years 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 aside read this manual carefully before putting it a Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes Benz We exten...

Page 4: ...r California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the P urchase price if Mercedes Benz of North America nc or its authorized dealer fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle A reasonable number of repair attempts is presume...

Page 5: ...o the next owner If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in the Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet 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 available the use of leaded fuels will damage ...

Page 6: ...s manual including operating instructions wherever necessary Since they 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 authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures The Own...

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

Page 8: ...each gear as indicated on the speedometer Downshift at proper engine speed On vehicles with automatic trans mission avoid accelerating by kick down It is not recommended to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear We re commend to select positions 3 or 2 only at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1000 miles 1500 km speeds may gradually be increased to the permissible maximum heck...

Page 9: ... and Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster 1 Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Catalytic Converter 14 Starting and Turning Off the Engine 15 Driving Instructions 16 ...

Page 10: ...arter switch Rear window defroster switch Snow chain switch Adjustable center air outlets 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Loudspeaker front to rear fader control 25 Left front seat heater switch 26 Right front seat heater switch Air volume control lever for center air outlets Glove box illuminated only with key in steering lock positions 1 or 2 Fan speed control lever Tempmatic climate control Cassette...

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Page 12: ...Index ASD function indicator lamp yellow See Index Main odometer Trip odometer 11 12 13 14 15 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob to vary intensity of instrument lamps Depress knob to reset trip odometer Outside temperature indicator See Index Knob for clock adjustment press in and rotate for adjustments Turn signal indicator lamp right green Tachometer Red marking on tachomete...

Page 13: ...malfunction See Index Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer system low See Index ABS malfunction See Index SRS malfunction See Index 190 E 2 3 California version only Oxygen sensor replacement indicator lamp When the indicator lamp comes on the oxygen sensor must be checked and if necessary replaced Engine malfunction indicator lamp California version only If the lamp comes on when the en...

Page 14: ...s outlined in your maintenance booklet Caution To prevent damage to the catalytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be re paired promptly Otherwise excessive unburned fuel may reach the converter causing it to overheat Warning As with any vehicle do not idle park or operate this ve hicle in areas where combus tibl...

Page 15: ...the engine Note Vehicles with automatic trans mission the key can only be re moved with the selector lever in position P If the coolant temperature is very high e g after hard driving on mountain roads do not shut off the engine immediately but allow it to run for 1 2 minutes at in creased idle speed with selector lever in neutral or position P Important Due to the installed starter non repeat fea...

Page 16: ...condition of the parking brake system is checked each time the car is in the shop for the required maintenance Between maintenance checks it is a good practice to apply the park ing brake once or twice while driv ing at a P proximately 30 mph 50 km h on a dry straight road Raise parking brake lever lightly while holding the release button in until a slight drag on the wheels is felt Keep applying ...

Page 17: ...ed in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a depth of approximately l 16 in 2 mm at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread Warning Do not allow your tires to wear down too far With less than 8 in 3 mm of tread the adhesion properties on a wet road fall off sharply Depending upon the wea...

Page 18: ...ing distance as com pared with summer tires Stopping distance however is still consid erably greater than when the road is wet or dry Parking Warning To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always 1 Keep foot on brake pedal 2 Pull up parking brake lever 3 Engage first or reverse gear selector lever position P in th...

Page 19: ...edal periodically when traveling at length on salt strewn roads This can bring road salt impaired braking efficiency back to normal A prerequisite is however that this is done without endangering other drivers on the road If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as possible after driving is resumed while observing the safe ty...

Page 20: ...Seats Armrest Rear Bench Seat Head Restraints Rear Heated Seats 8 29 Operation Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System SRS 38 Steering Lock Exterior Lamp Switch 2 Combination Switch 51 Shelf below Rear Window 52 Inside Rear View Mirror Exterior Rear View Mirrors z Sun Visors 54 Interior Lamps Rear Window Defroster zz Lighter 56 Sliding Roof with Rear Pop Up Feature Power Wrndows 55 Antenna 58...

Page 21: ...g If either button im or m are depressed the air conditioning compressor is switched on Fan speed control lever Adjustable air outlets Volume control lever for adjustable air outlets 5 Adjustable air outlets Volume control lever for adjustable air outlets 7 The button symbols light up when the vehicle s exterior lamps are turned on The symbol is brighter when depressed Close all windows and the sl...

Page 22: ...e may be heated or cooled as de sired The compressor comes on if the vehicle s interior temperature exceeds the selected tempera ture The selected temperature is then maintained by regulating the compressor s running time Position Dehumidifying the air conditioning compressor is switched on The climate control system works at maximum capacity removing moisture from the air This mode is recommended...

Page 23: ...ock the lower end position in mode control 3 Move fan speed control lever 4 to far right max position Open adjustable air outlets 5 and 7 com pletely by pushing up levers 6 and 8 respectively Close windows and sliding roof completely Note Open the windows and or sliding roof long enough to let hot air inside the car escape This helps re duce the time the air conditioner must run before the car coo...

Page 24: ...outlets 7 may be adjusted with levers 8 as desired Press to defog the inside of the windshield rr is directed to the windshield in the heating or cooling mode Press button of mode control 3 and increase fan speed for a short period with lever 4 Adjust levers 8 for the desired air flow through outlets 7 It is possible for condensation to form on the out side of the windshield in humid weather in th...

Page 25: ...sor may switch on automa tically to dry the heated air Ptw0028 821 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 windshield just enough to keep it from fog ging up during normal weather conditions The air outlets 5 and 7 may be opened or closed with levers 6 and 8 respectively as desired Only non heat...

Page 26: ... prevent entrance of odors i e while driving through tunnels etc or to prevent the en trance of water from automatic car wash Use this setting only temporarily while driving with windows and sliding roof closed since the vehicle s normal interior airflow will be disrupted Important Ina ropriate repair work may cause refrigerant CPE to escape into the atmosphere and contribute to the depletion of t...

Page 27: ...x and trunk with the master key Flat Key The flat key fits 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 always handy Never leave the flat key in the vehicle Obtaining Replacement Keys Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system re quiring a special key manufactur ing process...

Page 28: ... the inside actuate door lock button 2 Unlocking 3 Locking When the rear door lock buttons are down the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside unless the door lock but tons are first pulled up One cannot lock l the driver s door if it is open l any door if the door latch has not engaged fully In this case open the door and close it again 29 ...

Page 29: ...arm if so equipped 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 com pletely to the left and return it to the vertical position Push in trunk lock button and open the trunk To lock the trunk turn the master key completely to the right and return it to the vertical position The trunk can remain locked...

Page 30: ... the hood removes the radio switches on or bridges the ignition circuit steps on the brake pedal The alarm will last aooroximatelv Note 150 seconds in the form of blink ing exterior lamps At the same We recommend that you carry the time an additional horn will sound flat key safely with you so that it is intermittently for 60 seconds always handy This key has the pause for 30 seconds and repeat sa...

Page 31: ...lace head restraint Head restraint to adjust the height of the head restraint pull it slightly forward while lifting or pushing down Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear lever How ever do not pull up the head re straint past the detent Warning Do not adjust the driver s seat while driving Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control ...

Page 32: ...Fe deral Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 1 All seat head restraint and rear view mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion P91 0014 813 Power Seats Front The switches are located in each front door if your vehicle is equipped with front power seats Turn key in steering lock to posi ti...

Page 33: ...g seat head restraint positions in memory D Memory button E Position buttons 1 and 2 Two sets of seat head restraint positions may be programmed into memory After the seat head restraint are positioned push memory button D release and within 3 seconds push position button 1 A second set of positions for the same seat head restraint can be programmed into memory by pushing first button D and then 2...

Page 34: ...efore the vehicle is put into motion Orthopedic Seat Backrest 1 Pressure regulator 2 Height regulator Some models may be equipped with orthopedic seats These seats have inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide addi tional lumbar support The amount of cushion height and curvature may be adjusted after turning the key in steering lock to position 2 The inflation pressure of the air...

Page 35: ...ts and small children should always 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 Armrest Rear Bench Seat Pull down the armrest by its strap For removal of rear seat cushion see Index Head Restraints Rear Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximate ly at ear le...

Page 36: ...art of switch position 1 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 a large amount of power It is advisable not to use the seat heater longer than ne cessary The seat heaters may automati cally switch off if too many power consumers are switch...

Page 37: ...ly force at the abdomen or neck That could cause se rious or even fatal injuries The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an up right position and belts are properly positioned on the body Seat Belt Warning System With the key in steering lock position 2 an audible warning sounds for a short time if the driver s seat belt is not fastened When someone enters the...

Page 38: ...he correct seat belt position Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks Adjust front seat belts so that 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 belt out let press button 4 The shoulder portion of the seat belt must be pulled snug and c...

Page 39: ... Pull belt with latch plate 1 over lap so that the belt is positioned as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks Do not twist the belt but keep it tight To tighten the belt With the latch plate engaged pull the loose end of the belt To lengthen the belt With the belt unfastened turn the latch plate so that it is a little more than 90...

Page 40: ...r more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and objects Belts should not be worn twisted In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to take impact forces The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries Pregnant women should also use a lap shoulder belt The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible ...

Page 41: ... are located in each belt s inertia reel and be come operationally ready with the key in steering lock position 1 or 2 The emergency tensioning re tractors are designed to activate only when the seat belts are fastened during frontal and front angled impacts exceeding the first threshold of the SRS They re move slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body...

Page 42: ... and in conjunction with wearing the seat belts with emergency tensioning retractors 2 provides increased protection for the driver The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp SK 3 in the instrument cluster If no fault is detected the lamp will go out after approximately 4 seconds after the lamp goes out the system con tinues to monitor the components and circu...

Page 43: ...ected and indicated In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SIX may not be operational We strongly recom mend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer immedia tely to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed Important The airbag is designed to activate only in certain frontal and front angled impacts Only during these type...

Page 44: ...ur safety to be in a properly seat inged position and to wear your seat belt For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in a normal seated position with your back against the seat back Fasten your seat belt and ensure that it is properly positioned on the body Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper seating position will keep you a safe distance from ...

Page 45: ...hub and installation of additional electrical electronic equip ment on or near SRS components and wiring Several airbag system com ponents at the steering wheel get hot after the air bag has inflated Don t try to touch them Improper work on the system including incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an uncontrolled activation of the SRS When you sell the vehicle we ...

Page 46: ...ns Infants and small children should never be held on the lap while the vehicle is in motion During an accident they would be almost impos sible to hold and could be crushed between the adult and the dashboard Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt Children too big for child re stra...

Page 47: ... position P After Refer to Index for Starting and removing the key or with the turning off the engine key in steering lock position 0 the selector lever is locked in position P Warning Models with manual trans mission Do not remove key from the steering lock while the vehicle is in motion as this will cause the engagement of the steering lock thus render ing the vehicle impossible to steer Warning...

Page 48: ...g will sound Unnecessary strain on the battery when the driver s door is opened and charging system may be with the key in steering lock posi minimized by turning off the tion 1 or 0 following power consumers for With the engine at idle speed the example Heated seats rear win charging rate of the alternator out dew defroster put is limited It is therefore recommended to turn off unnecessary electr...

Page 49: ...one stop with parking and or head lamps on Rear fog lamp pull out to 2nd detent In addition to fog lamps Indicator lamp in lamp switch comes on Standing Lamps When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing lamps right or left side parking lamps can be turned on making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles The standing lamps can only be operated with the key in steering lock position ...

Page 50: ... minor directional changes such as changing lanes on a highway move combination switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there 6 Control for 0 0 windshield washer system headlamp cleaning system will work only with exterior lamp switch in position 500 or s_D Canada only Also in position 0 when the engine is running When the washer system is activated the wiper also opera tes for a limite...

Page 51: ...on water For temperatures below freezing MB Windshield Washer Concen trate S and commercially avail able premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze 1 part S to 100 parts solvent 40 ml S to 1 gallon solvent Shelf below Rear Window Warning I The shelf below the rear win dow should not be used to carry objects This will prevent such objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants du...

Page 52: ... Passenger side The passenger side exterior mirror is convex outwardly curved sur face for a wider field of view To adjust the mirror Turn key in steering lock to posi tion 2 The exterior mirror can be adjusted using the switch located a Note If the mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its normal position it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place In the center ...

Page 53: ...rs through the side switched on by opening the cover lamp has 4 positions window disengage visor from 1 Interior and reading lamp inner mounting and pivot to the switched on continuously side 2 Interior and reading lamp switched off 3 Reading lamp switched on continuously 4 Interior lamp is switched on and off delayed by the front door contact switches How ever there will be no delay when the key ...

Page 54: ...roster uses a large amount of power To keep the battery drain to a minimum turn off the defroster as soon as the window is clear The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 20 minutes of opera tion Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed before activating the defroster If several power consumers are turned on simultaneously or the battery is only partially charged it ...

Page 55: ...Rear Pop Up Turn key in steering lock to posi tion 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 lamps The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should an elec trical malfunction occur refer to Emergency Operation in Index 56 ...

Page 56: ...switches in the center console The rear door win dows can also be operated using the switches 6 in each rear door panel If inadvertent operation of the rear windows by switch 6 for instance by children is to be pre vented push safety switch 5 to the right symbol becomes visible Warning When leaving the vehicle al ways remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave children unattended in the ve...

Page 57: ...ed for the installation of a cellular telephone For further information and instal lation contact your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Warning Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle Therefore for safety reasons the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion Stop the vehicle in a safe location before answering ...

Page 58: ...ial ASD S 69 Acceleration lip Control ASR 69 Charge Indicator Lamp 71 Engine Oil Consumption 71 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp Coolant Temperature Gauge Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Low Windshield and HeadlampWasher System Fluid Level Warning Lamp Outside Temperature Indicator Emission Control On Board Diagnostic System California mod...

Page 59: ...ome on brightly To release the parking brake slightly pull up lever push in release button at the grip then lower it completely The brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should dim when the lever is down Also see Brake Warning Lamp Test in Index Driving Off Test the brakes briefly after driv ing off Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic Warm up the engine smoot...

Page 60: ...rs See line markings on the speedometer Recommended Shift Points for Manual Transmission For good fuel economy the following shift points are recommended Shift from 1st to 2nd at 15 mph 24 km h from 2nd to 3rd at 25 mph 40 km h Important from 3rd to 4th at When vehicle is parked be sure to 40 mph 64 km h engage first or reverse gear and from 4th to 5th at firmly set parking brake 45 mph 72 km h Wh...

Page 61: ...le may otherwise start creep ing when the selector lever is in drive or reverse position Warning It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not on the brake pedal the car could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the car and hit someone or some thing Only shift into gear when the engine is i...

Page 62: ...h se lector lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty The transmission automatically upshifts to 4th gear Position D orovides ootimum driving characteristics under operating conditions all normal Upshift to 3rd gear only Suitable for medium range up or downgrades Upshift to 2nd gear only For driving in mountainous regions Since transmiss...

Page 63: ...RPM within the best torque range Maneuvering 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 wa...

Page 64: ...speed is to be increased or decreased slightly e g to adapt to the traffic flow hold lever in position 1 or 2 until the desired speed is reached or briefly tip the control lever in the appropriate direction for increases or decreases in 0 6 mph 1 km h increments When the lever is released the newly set speed remains Canceling To cancel the cruise control briefly push lever to position 3 When you s...

Page 65: ... control can be dangerous on wind ing roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed l The use of cruise control can be dangerous on slip pery roads Rapid changes in tire adhesion can result in wheel spin and loss of control The Resume function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to re sume this parti...

Page 66: ...ient brake fluid is in the reservoir key in steering lock position 2 and parking brake released When the minimum mark on the reservoir is reached have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks To test the brake warning lamp turn key in steering lock to posi tion 2 The brake warning lamp comes on dimly and should go out when the engine is running Warning Driving with the brake warn...

Page 67: ...r lamp comes on and the ABS is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the warning lamp should go out and the ABS is operational If the ABS warning lamp does not go out or comes on while driving it indicates that the ABS has de tected a malfunction and has switched off In this case the brake system functions in the usual manner but without antilock Warning Even the ABS cannot preve...

Page 68: ...peed a limited slip effect of up to 35 is always present When testing the parking brake on a brake test dynamometer turn off the engine to avoid engaging the automatic locking differential In winter operation the maximum efficiency of the automatic locking differential can only be achieved with Mercedes Benz recommend ed M S radial ply tires on all four wheels Acceleration Slip Control AM The acce...

Page 69: ...n For this reason all wheels including the spare wheel must have the same tire size Driving with Snow Chains In winter operation the maximum When driving with snow chains effectiveness of the acceleration press the symbol side of the snow slip control can only be achieved chain switch located on the in with M S radial ply tires recom strument panel the indicator lamp mended by Mercedes Benz in the...

Page 70: ...in increased consumption Engine Oil Pressure Gauge The oil pressure at idle speed may drop to 4 4 psi 0 3 bar if the en gine is at operating temperature This will not jeopardize its opera tional reliability Pressure must however rise immediately upon acceleration Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp The warning lamp comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out when the en gine ...

Page 71: ...e seriously burned Turn off the engine and get out of the car until it cools down Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine and do not stand near the car until it cools down Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp The warning lamp comes on with the key in ...

Page 72: ...ater or commercially avail able premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperature see Index at the next opportunity The reser voir for the windshield and head lamp washer systems is located in the engine compartment see Index Outside Temperature Indicator The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area Due to its location the sensor can be af fected by road ...

Page 73: ...la ted If you think exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected im mediately If you must drive under these conditions drive only with at least one window fully open oard Diagnostic System California models only The Continuous Fuel injection CFI control module monitors emission control components that either provide input signals to or receive ou...

Page 74: ...e coolant anticor Test battery Battery capacity drops with decreasing ambient temperature A well charged battery ensures that the engine can always be started even at low ambient temperatures Tires We recommend M S radial ply tires on all four wheels for the winter season Observe permissible maximum speed for M S radial ply tires and the legal speed limit rosion antifreeze concentration Note Addit...

Page 75: ...tips on driving on slippery Important winter roads refer to Index Vehicles with Acceleration Slip y gf n6ow chains on Model Control ASR Standard model without When driving with snow chains Sportline option permissible press the snow chain switch refer to Index only on standard equipment tire size 185 65 Sportline model with rear axle level control permissible on tire size 205 55 or winter tire siz...

Page 76: ... Vehicle Jack Wheels Changing Wheels Tire Inflation Pressure Headlamp Adjustment 78 80 Practical Hints Replacing Bulbs Spark Plugs Battery Fuses Towing the Vehicle Jump Starting Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle Head Restraints Rear Seat Cushion Ashtrays Roof Rack Replacing Wiper Blades Spare Parts Service Layout of Poly V belt ...

Page 77: ...30 cm assisting with flat hands placed only on edges of hood 3 To avoid hood damage if hood is not fully closed re open and repeat closing procedure Do not push down hard on hood surface Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Se sure the hood is properly closed before driving The engine is equipped with a transistorized ig...

Page 78: ...he right hand side of the engine block and at the bottom of the radiator Warning D Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system D Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if en gine temperature is above 194 F 9OOC Allow engine to cool down before remov ing cap The coolant reser voir contains hot fluid and is under press...

Page 79: ... Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap To check the engine oil level park vehicle on level ground with engine at normal operational temperature 190 E 2 6 Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil level 80 ...

Page 80: ...perational 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 transmission fluid has reached its normal operating temperature of 176 F 80 C Important If the transmission fluid cools down to 68 86 F 20 30 C which is the normal shop tem perature range then the maximum fluid lev...

Page 81: ...k Lamp 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 turn on the lamp the next time the lid is opened Note On vehicles equipped with anti theft alarm system it is not pos sible to pull out the plunger in the switch to turn off the trunk lamp Storage...

Page 82: ...ing 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 supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking brake while vehicle is raised ...

Page 83: ...he wheel mount ing bolts be retightened after approximately 60 300 miles 100 500 km On new vehicles retightening is carried out during the 1st inspec tion Retightening is also neces sary whenever wheels are fitted e g when the spare wheel is used for the first time or when a set of wheels with M S tires is installed Tightening torque 80 ft lb 1 10 Nm For rim and tire specifications refer to Techni...

Page 84: ...i tion P in vehicles equipped with automatic transmission Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks not supplied with vehicle or sizeable wood block 5 6 7 8 or stone When changing a wheel on a hill place chocks on the downhill side of each wheel of the other axle On a level road place one chock in front of and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the whe...

Page 85: ...m dirt and sand While removing last bolt hold wheel against hub to avoid paint damage on rim Remove wheel Screw the alignment bolt supplied in tool kit into the upper most threaded hole Adjust the jack height so that the wheel can be slipped on without being lifted Install spare wheel on wheel hub Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and h...

Page 86: ...rature and pressure increase with the vehicle speed Tire pressure should therefore only be corrected on cold tires Correct tire pressure in warm tires only if pressure had dropped below the pressure listed in the table and the respective operating conditions are taken into consideration An underinflated tire due to a slow leak e g due to a nail in the tire may cause damage such as tread separation...

Page 87: ...mp Assembly Headlamp horizontal adjust ment screw Headlamp vertical adjustment screw Fog lamp adjustment screw High and low beam headlamp cover Fog lamp cover Turn signal parking side marker and standing lamp bulb Electrical connector for high and low beam headlamp bulb 8 Clamping ring for high and low beam headlamp bulb 9 Fog lamp bulb IO Electrical connector for fog lamp bulb Warning Halogen lam...

Page 88: ...own and turn clock wise 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 Pull off electrical con nector 10 Disengage retaining clip and remove bulb 9 When replacing cover 5 make sure it clicks into place Taillamp Assemblies Side marker lamp 10 W 6 cp bulb Turn signal lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb Stop lamp 2...

Page 89: ... remove Spark Plugs Remove and install spark plugs provided with sealing cone only with combination wrench from the vehicle tools or with a recommen ded spark plug wrench Tightening torque 8 15 ft lb 10 20 Nm For approved spark plugs see 7 F 7 pi y y y 1 A Technical Data 1874 License Plate Lamps 5 W bulb Loosen both the securing screws fblJ bremove lamp and take out 90 ...

Page 90: ...disconnected from the vehicle electrical circuit When removing and connecting the battery always make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the key is in steering lock position 0 While the engine is running the battery terminal clamps must not be loosened or detached other wise the alternator and other electronic components would be damaged Battery Recycling Batteries contain materials th...

Page 91: ...are furnished inside the fuse box Observe amperage and color of fuse Always use a new fuse for re placement Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse After replacing a fuse close fuse box cover and secure with clamp 1 Towing the Vehicle The rear towing eye is located below at the right below the bumper The front towing eye is located on the passenger side behind a flap in the bumper panel Fla...

Page 92: ...is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle Vehicles with Acceleration Slip Control ASR Caution If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised the key must not be in steering lock position 2 Otherwise the acceleration slip control will immediately be en gaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes Jump Starting If the batte...

Page 93: ...arted remove jumper cables by exactly reversing the above installation sequence starting with the last connection made first When removing each clamp make sure that it does not touch any other metal while the other end is still attached Important A discharged battery can freeze at approx 14 F 1 OOC In that case it must be thawed out before jumper cables are used Jumper cable specifications l Minim...

Page 94: ...ed manually should an electri cal malfunction occur Fold back access cover in left side panel of trunk with a screwdriver Insert socket wrench from tool kit through opening in panel and place on the hex drive of the electric motor Turn socket wrench manually to open or close roof as desired To slide the roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear turn clockwise To slide the roof open or to lower ...

Page 95: ...one chip ping or other damage Any da mage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underside of the car A prerequi site 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 the factory with a wax base rustproofing in the body caviti...

Page 96: ...wash in particular one of the older installations rewipe the recessed sections in the taillamps designed to prevent soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When washing the underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Note It is advisable to lock the trunk lid before using an auto...

Page 97: ...dry throughly or clean with MB Leather Cleaner Hard Plastic Trim Items Shelf Below Wear Window Headliner etc Pour MB Plastic Cleaner onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring e g when wet etc may cause the upholstery to become permanently discolored By lining the seats with a prop...

Page 98: ...tick for quick and provisional repairs of minor paint damage i e chips from stones car doors etc Automatic Antenna For trouble free operation of the automatic antenna we recom mend to clean the antenna mast periodically Ornamental Moldings For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome plated parts use a chrome cleaner Light Alloy Wheels MB Autoshampoo should be used for regular cleaning of th...

Page 99: ...n both front seats Installing front seat head re straints Insert the head restraint and push it down With power head restraint it may be necessary to first push up ad justment switch for 5 seconds Adjust head restraint to the de sired position Removing rear seat head re straints Pull head restraint up until detent is felt Then pull it out sharply using both hands Installing rear seat head restrain...

Page 100: ...til it locks in place Removal of front ashtray Prior to removing the ashtray insert move gear selector lever to position N gear selector lever in position N turn off the engine and set the parking brake Otherwise the vehicle Push the sliding knob 1 toward the right to eject the insert Installation Install insert into ashtrav frame and push down to engage Removal of rear ashtray Open ashtray agains...

Page 101: ...nufacturer s installation instructions Mount supports only between markings on border of roof which are visible when doors are opened 1851 Replacing Wiper Blades For safety reasons remove key from steering lock before replacing a wiper blade otherwise the motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury 102 ...

Page 102: ...t wiper blade between the tabs 3 on the wiper arm and slide into end of wiper arm Then press safety tab upward until it locks in place Note Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward Headlamp Wiper Blades Removal Fold wiper arm forward Lift safety spring tab press out pin 1 and remove wiper blade Installation Place wiper blade in the wiper arm and insert pin 1 103 ...

Page 103: ...arts are subjected to the most stringent quality inspections Each P13 0010 B13A part has been specifically devel oped manufactured or selected 190 E 2 3 for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Layout of Poly V belt Drive Therefore Mercedes Benz original 1 Automatic belt tensioner spare parts should be installed 2 Crankshaft 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Fan 5 Air pump 6 Alternator P13 0031 HI ...

Page 104: ...y Coverage Technical Data 190 E 2 3 190 E 2 6 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Capacities Engine Oils Brake Fluid Premium Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Requirements Gasoline Additives Coolants Consumer Information Problems with your Vehicle Reporting Safety Defects 106 107 108 109 110 112 112 114 114 114 115 115 116 117 118 119 ...

Page 105: ...ation and engine numbers 1 Certification Tag left door pillar identification Tag 2 3 4 Vehicle Identification No Engine No 190 E 2 3 front left Body No and Paintwork No 5 6 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 7 Emission Control Tag 106 ...

Page 106: ... the factory the labels show the I IN number of this vehicle Location of labels 1 Bumper front rear 2 Engine hood 3 Trunk lid 4 All fenders 5 All doors Engine on engine block rear Transmission on transmission left front not shown in illustration Note Do not remove these labels These labels are intended for parts iden tification in case of theft When re placing parts subject to labeling please make...

Page 107: ...ve parts in accordance with the terms of the following warranties 1 New vehicle limited warranty 2 Emission system warranty 3 Emission performance warranty 4 California emission control systems warranty Loss of Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Should you lose your Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet have your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer arrange for a replacement It will be mailed to...

Page 108: ...1 9 in 49 mm Summer tires Radial ply tires 185 65 R 15 87 H Winter tires Radial ply tires 185 65R1587TM S Electrical System Alternator Starter motor Battery Spark plugs Electrode oap 14V 70A 12 V 1 4 kW 12 V 62 Ah Bosch H 8 DC0 Beru 14 K 8 DUO Champion S 10 YCC 0 032 in 0 8 mm Weights Roof load max Trunk load max See certification tao 220 lb 100 ka 220 lb 100 ka Main Dimensions Overall vehicle wid...

Page 109: ...349 162 ft lb 4600 rpm 220 Nm 4600 rpm Maximum encjne speed 6450 rpm Firing order l 5 3 6 2 4 Polv V belt 2415 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle See an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment Summer tires Radial ply tires 185 65 R 15 87 V Winter tires Radial ply tires 185 65R 1587TM S Sportline model Rims light allo...

Page 110: ...rk plugs Electrode aaD 14V 80A 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 62 Ah Bosch W 9 DC0 Beru 14 K 9 DUO Champion S 12 YCC 0 032 in 0 8 mm Weights Trunk load max See certification taa 220 lb 100 ka Main Dimensions Wheel base 104 9 in 2665 mm Track front 56 7 in 11441 mm Track rear 55 9 in 1421 mm 111 ...

Page 111: ...nz dealer Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engi 190 ne with oil filter Recommended engine oils E 2 3 5 3 us qt 5 0 I Amblent temp SAE grades I 190 E 2 6 6 3 US qt 6 0 I 8 OC 30 c2f l lO 0 5 10 15 20 P18 OOOZ 823A Manual transmission 1 6 US qt 1 5 I MB Manual transmission fluid Initial fill Automatic transmission 7 5 us qt 7 1 I Fluid change 6 3 US qt 6 0 I Automatic transmission fluid 112 ...

Page 112: ... 0 5 US qt 0 5 I MB Brake fluid DOT 4 cn Z transmission clutch reservoir Z 8 Windshield washer system approx 3 2 US qt 3 0 I 0 MB Windshield washer concentrate S 6 Windshield washer system and approx 5 3 US qt 5 0 I Z headlamp cleaning system Z Fuel tank including a reserve of Cooling system approx 14 5 US gal 55 I Premium unleaded gasoline Posted approx 1 6 US gal 6 0 I Octane 91 Average of 96 RO...

Page 113: ...ly in the spring It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz Your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will provide you with additional information Premium Unleaded Gasoline Caution To maintain the engines durability and performance premium un leaded gasoline must be used If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used follow these precautions l have the fuel ta...

Page 114: ...he ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 1 O MTBE not to exceed 15 Gasoline Additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline Mercedes Benz recommends to use only quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can bui...

Page 115: ...reeze 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 which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality consult your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Anticorrosion antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts The use of alumi...

Page 116: ...The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea sured under controlled conditions on specified government test sur faces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of hea...

Page 117: ...ction please discuss the problem with the dealership management or if necessary contact the Owner Service Manager at the Mercedes Benz Regional Office nearest you see Owner s Service and Warranty Information booklet for addresses You may also write directly to us at the following addresses In the U S A Owner Service Department Mercedes Benz of North America Inc One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645...

Page 118: ...ion to notifying Mercedes Benz of North America Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz of North America Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safet...

Page 119: ...Index ...

Page 120: ...treek iularly and before a long Child restraint 36 41 45 47 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 96 Combination switch 51 Consumer information 117 Coolant level low Adding coolant 79 Low engine coolant level warning lamp 72 Coolant level checking 79 Coolant temperature gauge 72 Coolants 116 Cruise control 65 Doors Locking and unlocking 29 Opening the doors 29 Drinking and driving 60 Driving instructio...

Page 121: ...te lamp 50 90 Taillamps 50 89 97 Layout of poly V belt drive 104 Lighter 56 Maintenance 4 8 Manual seats front 32 Manual transmission 61 Mirrors adjusting 52 53 Orthopedic seat backrest 35 Outside temperature indicator 73 Parking brake 15 18 60 62 64 67 69 81 83 85 86 93 101 Power seats front 33 Power windows 57 Problems with your vehicle 118 Rear seat cushion 101 Rear view mirrors Exterior rear v...

Page 122: ...n the vehicle 82 Supplemental restraint system SRS 38 42 Technical data 109 Tempmatic climate control 22 Theft prevention 107 Tire inflation pressure 87 Tires 17 18 69 70 75 76 84 85 87 109 110 117 Towing the vehicle 92 Traveling abroad 75 Trunk lamp 82 Turn signals 51 52 Vanity mirror 54 Vehicle jack 83 Vehicle tools 82 Warranty coverage 108 Washing the car 97 Wheels Alloy wheels 99 Rims and tire...

Page 123: ...vehicle please contact your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer We consider this to be the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle Warning To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when performing any maintenance work or repairs Improper or incomplete ser vice may damage the vehicle or its equipment which may in turn result in personal injury If you have any question ...

Page 124: ...NOTES 127 ...

Page 125: ... tank has been released then re move the cap Tire Inflation Pressure Check at least every two weeks For details see Index Coolant Level See Index Windshield Washer System Headlamp Cleaning System See Index Engine Oil Level See Index Brake Fluid See Index Vehicle Lighting Check function and cleanliness For replacement of light bulbs see Index 128 ...

Page 126: ...d 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 shift manual transmission to next highest gear whenever possible have all maintenance work performed at re ular intervals by an authorized 8ercedes Benz dealer Fuel consumption is also increased by driv...

Page 127: ...rential between upper and lower dipstick marking level 2 1 US qt 2 0 I Recommended engine oils see Index l Automatic Transmission Automatic transmission fluid For level checks refer to Index Coolant For normal replenishment use water potable water quality For further information e g anticorrosion antifreeze refer to Index Spark Plugs Approved spark plugs refer to Technical Data also see Index Bulb...

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