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

Page 3: ...Ownert Manual 260 E 300 E 300 CE Model 124 1988...

Page 4: ...odify 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...

Page 5: ...rs 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...

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

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: ...ons 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 wi...

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 permis sible speed in each gear Downshift at proper engine speed On vehicles with auto...

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

Page 12: ...ve compartment illuminated only with key in steering lock positions 1 or 2 15 Rear window defroster switch page 50 10 16 Switch for folding rear seat head restraints backward page 36 17 Switch for rea...

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

Page 14: ...lamp left green 6 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob to vary intensity of instrument lamps Depress knob to reset trip odometer 7 Speedometer 8 Main odometer 9 Trip odometer 10 Out...

Page 15: ...See page 67 Coolant level low See page 68 Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer system low See page 68 to Exterior light failure See page 67 ABS malfunction See page 66 SRS malfunction See p...

Page 16: ...structions as outlined in your mainte nance booklet Caution To prevent damage to the catalytic converters use only premium un leaded gasoline in this vehicle Should any noticeable irregularities in th...

Page 17: ...ened if the accelerator is depressed slowly at the beginning of the starting process Turning off Turn the key in steering lock to posi tion 0 and only remove the key when the vehicle is stopped If the...

Page 18: ...brake once or twice while driving at approximately 50 km h 30 mph on a dry straight road Apply brake lightly until a slight drag on the wheels is felt Keep applying brake for about 10 sec onds while...

Page 19: ...quaplaning 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 Tir...

Page 20: ...ant rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration braking and steering action Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions When the vehicle is in d...

Page 21: ...herwise at least twice a year spring and fall For engine oil recommendations see page 103 Severe Operating Conditions Under severe operating conditions or heavy use it may be necessary to carry out pr...

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Page 23: ...eat Head Restraints 36 Adjusting Telescoping Steering Column 36 Heated Seats 37 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Seat Belts Emergency Tensioning Retractors Driver Air Bag 38 Steering Lock 45 Exterior...

Page 24: ...tribution within the vehicle s interior will be au tomatically controlled This is accom plished with the temperature selector 1 the pushbuttons 2 and the fan control buttons 3 The adjustable outlets 6...

Page 25: ...ndicator lamp to light up After a while the air recirculation mode will switch off automatically including the indicator lamp By pressing the symbol side of the air recirculation switch when cooling T...

Page 26: ...In the heating mode warm air is primarily directed to the footwells and to the adjustable air outlets 8 Enough air is supplied to the windshield to keep the glass defogged in normal weather condition...

Page 27: ...e warm air is supplied to the wind shield foot area and to outlets 8 Additionally air may be emitted periodically from outlets 6 depending on the interior temperature In the cooling mode cool air is s...

Page 28: ...d air is directed to the windshield and adjustable air outlets 8 independent of the positions of the temperature selector and fan control buttons Q o The fresh air supply to the car interior is shut o...

Page 29: ...fits all vehicle locks Arms disarms the anti theft alarm system We recom mend 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...

Page 30: ...m the outside turn key From 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...

Page 31: ...ipped 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 v...

Page 32: ...circuit The alarm will last approximately 150 seconds in the form of blinking ex terior lamps At the same time an ad ditional horn will sound intermittently for 60 seconds pause for 30 seconds and re...

Page 33: ...int Height of head restraint pull out handwheel 4 and rotate Push handwheel 4 in after adjustment Inclination of head restraint the inclination can be adjusted manually Note Always adjust head restrai...

Page 34: ...sten seat belts Infants and small children should be seated in a properly se cured restraint system that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 All seat head restraint and rear view m...

Page 35: ...at back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belts are properly positioned on the body Storing seat and head restraint posi tions in memory if so...

Page 36: ...hicle is put into motion The inflation pressure of the air cush ion can be continuously varied be tween position 0 without pressure and position 4 maximum pres sure by changing the pressure regula tor...

Page 37: ...ies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 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 extr...

Page 38: ...manually Note For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied Adjusting Telescoping Steering Column Turn key to steering lock po...

Page 39: ...minutes in the 2M rapid heating mode the heater auto matically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on Turning off heater If one indicator lamp is on press in upper part...

Page 40: ...seat belt use Seat 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 m...

Page 41: ...when resistance to its extension is encountered e g ac cidental occupant contact If the seat belt is not buckled within 30 seconds the seat belt extender will return to its rest position This is also...

Page 42: ...so that the belt is positioned as low on your hips as possible Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks Do not twist the belt but keep it tight For safety reasons avoid adjusting the seat int...

Page 43: ...Posi tion the lap belt as low as pos sible around the hips not the waist Children are safer when pro perly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions Infants and sma...

Page 44: ...or undergo a self check crash sensor air bag ignition circuit driver and front passenger seat belt buckles Initially when the key is turned from steering lock position 0 to positions 1 or 2 malfuncti...

Page 45: ...for the Supplemental Restraint System Seat Belts Emergency Tensioning Retractor and Air Bag Warning Damaged belts or belts that were highly stressed in an acci dent must be replaced and their anchori...

Page 46: ...children should be seated in an infant or child restraint system which is properly secured by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt and that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Sa...

Page 47: ...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 exterior lamp switch positions 1 or 2 headl...

Page 48: ...n making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles The standing lamps can only be op erated with steering lock in position 0 or 1 Notes With the key removed and the driver s door open a warning buz...

Page 49: ...d the wipers also operate for a limited time The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated 7 Windshield wiper control 0 Wiper off 1 Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper sp...

Page 50: ...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 of your vehicl...

Page 51: ...touch heating element or sides of lighter hold at knob only Sun Visors Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare If sunlight enters through a side win dow disengage visor from inner mounting...

Page 52: ...several power consumers are turned on simultaneously or the battery is only partially charged it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn itself off When this happens the indicator lamp...

Page 53: ...or contact switches The rear courtesy lamp is switched on and off by the rear door contact switches or by the rocker switch on the instrument panel The reading lamps in the rear passen ger compartment...

Page 54: ...nadvertent operation of the rear windows for instance by children is to be prevented push safety switch 5 to the right symbol becomes visible Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the key fro...

Page 55: ...ng station frequency 13 Cassette track selector with track indicator Q Q 14 Reverse music search rewind with indicator Q 2 j 15 Forward music search fast for ward with indicator 16 Dolby B and C noise...

Page 56: ...setting bass and treble at mid range setting briefly press both tone control buttons and Q simultaneously The tone setting indicators display the selectedmid range setting P __ Mid range Setting Upon...

Page 57: ...in by pressing the or bar If neither of the bars is pressed the radio will continue to scan to each sta tion within the selected sensitivity level and audition each station for approx 5 seconds By pre...

Page 58: ...es 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 Manual tuning For fine tuning a station or for manual tuning After s...

Page 59: ...able reception quality Although FM is normally static free re ception quality can be limited by geo graphic and atmospheric conditions station strength and distance from the transmitter Buildings or o...

Page 60: ...search rewind B f f l track selector buttons or by pressing the forward mu sic search fast forward button Q Q I again after approx 3 seconds To fast forward the tape press the for ward music search f...

Page 61: ...ess the eject button 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 turne...

Page 62: ...ower position the antenna will not extend or will retract com pletely The height of the antenna can be adjusted to any intermediate position by actuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is in...

Page 63: ...Headlamp Cruise Control 65 Washer Fluid Level Indicator ABS Antilock Brake System 6 6 Lamp 6 8 Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp 6 6 Outside Temperature Indicator 6 8 Brake Warning Lamp 6 6 Emission Contr...

Page 64: ...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 period Manual Transmission See illustration for gearshift le...

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

Page 67: ...efly pulled to posi tion 4 when driving at a speed ex ceeding approximately 40 km h 25 mph the vehicle resumes the speed which was set prior to the cancellation of the cruise control The last memorize...

Page 68: ...mend that you visit an authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer as soon as possible to have the system checked Warning Even the ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle The ABS...

Page 69: ...ick Wenn this occurs the indicator lamp will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further If no oil leaks are noted and there is no loss in engine oil pressure continue...

Page 70: ...m see page 73 Low Windshield and Headlamp Washer Fluid Level Indicator Lamp The indicator lamp comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out when the engine is running If the ind...

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

Page 72: ...d on ambient temperature For recommended engine oil vis cosities refer to Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc and last page Check engine coolant anticorro sion antifreeze concentration Additive for the wind...

Page 73: ...6 Wheels Tires 77 Changing Wheels 78 Tire Inflation Pressure 79 Headlamp Adjustment 80 Replacing Bulbs 80 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 84 Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap 84 Fuses 85 Spark Pl...

Page 74: ...wiper in the parked position To close Close hood by depressing it firmly Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is run ning Be sure the...

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

Page 76: ...und 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...

Page 77: ...use 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 transmiss...

Page 78: ...trunk floor 1 Roll back the floor mat lift the trunk floor 1 and engage strap 2 in the trunk lid To remove the spare tire turn luggage bowl 3 to the left and lift up The hinged door can also be remove...

Page 79: ...110 Nm 80 Ib ft For tire specifications refer to Tech nical Data Rotating wheels The wheels can be rotated according to the degree of tire wear while retain ing the same direction of travel Rotat ing...

Page 80: ...from the side see arrow even on inclines Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear off the ground Warning The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into ei...

Page 81: ...er 10 C 18 F of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in the winter Example If garage temperature approx 20 C 6 8 F and ambient temperature ap...

Page 82: ...ing Headlamp Assembly 1 Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw 2 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw 3 Fog lamp adjustment screw 4 Fastening clip for housing of turn signal parking side marker and standi...

Page 83: ...ide facing up mount clamping ring 9 with tab fac ing down and turn clockwise Push electrical connector on securely Fog lamp bulb Halogen type H3 Compress the retaining clip of the cover 6 at the top w...

Page 84: ...s pull out lamps Interior Lamps To replace the bulb push the lamp assembly to the right lift off the cover on the left side with a screwdriver and pull the lamp assembly out Unsnap the reflector to re...

Page 85: ...ge To reinstall the mirror assembly the cover must be closed Glove Compartment Lamp 5 W bulb To replace pull down cover and remove bulb Trunk Lamp 10 W bulb To gain access to the bulb lift lens up and...

Page 86: ...of the electric mo tor Turn the socket wrench manu ally To slide the roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear turn clockwise To slide the roof open or to lower the roof at the rear turn countercl...

Page 87: ...he fuse box is located in the engine compartment All equipment protected by fuses is listed by number and letter on a label in the lid of the fuse box The numbers and letters above the fuses corres po...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...selector lever to position 2 to tow start the engine Touch the accelerator only when the engine starts running As soon as the engine has started quickly return se lector lever to N If the engine fail...

Page 90: ...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 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...

Page 92: ...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 before they dry and become more difficult to remove MB tar...

Page 93: ...a hair dryer If in doubt please consult your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer Paintwork Painted Body Compo nents MB Gloss Preserver should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead...

Page 94: ...cks in place Ashtray To remove front ashtray Sedan Open ashtray against stop Push handle down and simultaneously pull ashtray out allowing the insert to release Coupe By touching the cover lightly the...

Page 95: ...o the desired position Warning For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Do not drive the vehicle without the front seat head restraints Head restraints are intended to h...

Page 96: ...ation Press 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 safety tab upward until it locks in place Note Do not o...

Page 97: ...e four flaps in the drip rails position roof rack supports and screw them into the threaded bushings Layout of Poly V belt Drive 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Crankshaft 3 Air conditioning compressor 4...

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Page 99: ...s 98 Theft Prevention 99 Vehicle Data Cards 100 Warranty Coverage 100 Technical Data 2 6 0 E 1 0 1 300 E 300 CE 102 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 103 Capacities 103 Engine Oils 105 Brake Fluid 105 Pre...

Page 100: ...cation and engine numbers 98 1 Certification Tag left door pillar 2 Identification Taq left window post 3 Vehicle Identification No 4 Engine No 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 Information Tag California...

Page 101: ...parts see illustration are labeled ex fac tory the labels show the VIN number of this vehicle Spare parts are similarly labeled ex factory in a different location The labels show the Letter R for rep...

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: ...ght alloy rims 6 V2 Jx1 5 H 2 Wheel offset 49 mm 1 9 in Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 65 VR 15 Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 T M S Electrical System Alternator 14 V 70 A Starter mot...

Page 104: ...5 Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 T M S 102 Electrical System Alternator 14 V 70A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 62 Ah Spark plugs see last page Weights_____________________See ce...

Page 105: ...CEDES BENZ dealer Capacity Engine with oil filter 6 0 I 6 3 US qt 260 E Automatic transmission Initial fill 7 1 1 7 5 US qt Fluid change 6 0 I 6 3 US qt 300 E 300 CE Initial fill 7 3 I 7 7 US qt Fluid...

Page 106: ...uid DOT 4 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system approx 5 0 I 5 3 US qt MB Windshield washer concentrate S 2 Fuel tank including a reserve of approx 70 I 18 5 US gal approx 9 0 I 2 4 US gal Pr...

Page 107: ...lled only par 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 2 0 0 0 rpm if th...

Page 108: ...ow 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 requiremen...

Page 109: ...p on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified gov ernment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade a...

Page 110: ...ults obtain able 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 2...

Page 111: ...Index...

Page 112: ...information 107 Coolant level check 73 Coolants 104 106 Coolant temperature gauge 68 Cruise control 65 Deceleration shutoff 68 Doors 28 Driver checks 116 Driving instructions 16 Economical driving ind...

Page 113: ...Fog lamps 80 Headlamps 80 High mounted stop lamp 82 License plate lamps 82 Switch 46 Taillamps 81 Lamps interior 51 82 83 Exit 83 Glove compartment 83 Reading 82 Sun visor 83 Trunk 83 Lighter 49 Lite...

Page 114: ...engine 15 Steering column adjusting 36 Steering lock 45 Storage compartment below trunk floor 76 Stowing things 76 Sun visors 49 Supplemental restraint system SRS 38 Technical data 101 102 Theft prev...

Page 115: ...w Jersey 07645 Att Technical Publications Tel 201 573 0600 for Canada Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 849 Eglinton Ave East Toronto Ont Canada M4G 2L5 Att Technical Publications Tel 416 425 3550 Telex 065 24...

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Page 118: ...t every two weeks For details see page 79 3 Battery Add distilled or tap water only see page 86 4 Fluid Level in Automatic Trans mission See page 75 5 Coolant Level See page 73 6 Windshield Washer Sys...

Page 119: ...or level checks and replenishment refer to page 75 Coolant For normal replenishment use water pot able water quality For further information e g anticorrosion antifreeze refer to page 106 Bulbs High a...

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