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Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for 260 E 1990

Page 2: ...keep tires at the recommended 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 acce...

Page 3: ...Mercedes Benz Owner s Manual 260 E 300 E 300CE 300 E4MATIC...

Page 4: ...es 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...

Page 5: ...s 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: ...stem Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Warranty California only 4 Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the ne cessary maintenance work which should...

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: ...herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle If there are any equipm ent details that are not shown or described in this O w ner s Manual your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer wi...

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

Page 10: ...moderate vehicle and engine speeds During this period avoid heavy loads full throttle driving and high RPM no more than 2 3of maximum permissible speed in each gear as indicated on the speedometer Av...

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 Instruct...

Page 12: ...n steering lock posi tions 1 or 2 is not installed in vehicles equipped with a front passenger airbag 10 15 Rear window defroster switch page 55 16 Switch for folding rear seat head restraints backwar...

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

Page 14: ...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 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 300 E 4MATIC 4MATIC funct...

Page 15: ...e 66 Coolant level low See page 68 Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer system low See page 68 SRS 4MATIC CHECK ENGINE Exterior lamp failure See page 67 ABS malfunction See page 69 SRS malfu...

Page 16: ...utlined in your maintenance booklet Caution To prevent damage to the cata lytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should b...

Page 17: ...in the steering lock to position 0 only when the ve hicle has stopped moving The key can only be removed if the selector lever is in position P If the coolant temperature is very high e g after hard d...

Page 18: ...some time without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components the first braking action may be somewhat re duced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary Be sure to m...

Page 19: ...lamp in the instrument cluster stays on the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be the reason for low brake fluid in the reservoir Have the brake...

Page 20: ...id track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain Tire Traction The safe speed on a wet snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road You should pay particular attenti...

Page 21: ...p the vehicle under control by cor rective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking effi ciency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effe...

Page 22: ...r engine oil recommendations see page 113 Severe Operating Conditions Under severe operating con ditions or heavy use it may be necessary to carry out prescribed maintenance jobs at shorter intervals...

Page 23: ...straints Rear 36 Adjusting Telescopic Steering Column 36 Heated Seats 37 Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System SRS 38 Operation Steering Lock Exterior Lamp Switch Combination Switch Shelf below...

Page 24: ...d This is accomplished with the temperature selector 1 the pushbuttons 2 and the fan con trol buttons 3 The adjustable air outlets 6 and 8 can be variably opened and closed or moved to direct the flow...

Page 25: ...he switch lights up This mode can be selected to prevent an noying odors or dust from entering the car s interior At high outside temperatures the system auto matically engages the recirculated air mo...

Page 26: ...e foot area In the heating mode air will be emitted inter mittently from the adjustable air outlets 6 Enough air is supplied to the windshield and to the side windows to keep the glass free of fog in...

Page 27: ...mode warm air is supplied to the windshield foot area and to outlets 8 Addi tionally air may be emitted periodically from out lets 6 depending on the interior temperature In the cooling mode cool air...

Page 28: ...directed to the windshield and adjustable air outlets 8 in dependent of the positions of the temperature selector wheel and fan control buttons ao ff The air supply and heat to the car interior is sh...

Page 29: ...t key with a red dot 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 leav...

Page 30: ...ons are down the rear doors cannot be opened from the outside or the inside unless the door lock but tons are first pulled up The driver s door can be locked only if it is closed and the door latch ha...

Page 31: ...de 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 vertical position Push in trunk lock button and open...

Page 32: ...lamps will flash and the horn will sound intermittently when someone opens a door opens the trunk opens the hood removes the radio switches on or bridges the ignition circuit steps on the brake pedal...

Page 33: ...n of head restraint the inclination can be adjusted ma nually Note Always adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level before driving Caution Do not remove head res...

Page 34: ...d be adjusted for adequate rearward vision Fasten seat belts Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan...

Page 35: ...er is in an upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body Storing seat head restraint steering wheel positions in memory if so equipped D Memory button E Position buttons 1 and 2 Two...

Page 36: ...tandard 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 Orthopedic Seat Backrest Some models may...

Page 37: ...come a slight resistance Warning The arm rest does not suf fice as a child restraint sys tem In case of a frontal collision a child can be cata pulted forward over the locked arm rest Infants and smal...

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

Page 39: ...ition 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 When in operation the seat heater consume...

Page 40: ...rning System With the key in steering lock position 2 a warning buzzer sounds for a short time if the driver s seat belt is not fastened When someone enters the car front the reminder lamp located bel...

Page 41: ...seat belt is buckled or when resistance to its extension is encountered e g accidental occupant contact If the seat belt is not buckled within 30 seconds the seat belt extender will return to its res...

Page 42: ...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 For safety rea sons avoid adj...

Page 43: ...on and may cause serious injuries in case of an accident According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions...

Page 44: ...e fastened 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 movement as much as possibl...

Page 45: ...on junction 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...

Page 46: ...as outlined above the SRS may not be operational We strongly re commend that you visit an authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated...

Page 47: ...shown in the illustration on page 42 which may cause severe injuries Only during these types of impacts will it provide its supplemental pro tection The front passenger should always wear the seat be...

Page 48: ...ary Warning It is very important for your safety to be in a proper seat ing position For maximum protection in the event of a frontal collision al ways ride in an upright posi tion with your back agai...

Page 49: ...material badges etc over the steering wheel hub or front passenger airbag cover and installation of additional electrical elec tronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring Improper work on t...

Page 50: ...restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident Infants and small children should never be held on the lap while the vehicle is in motion During an accident they would be almost impo...

Page 51: ...tions 00 or I Q headlamp flasher lighter glove box lamp sliding roof rear window defroster power windows power seats heated seats orthopedic seat backrest telescopic steering column A warning buzzer s...

Page 52: ...ne stop with parking and or head lamps 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 t...

Page 53: ...enough degree To signal 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 windshield washer system...

Page 54: ...to 1 gallon water For temperature 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...

Page 55: ...senger side exterior mirror is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Objects in mirror are closer than they appear Check your inside rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder b...

Page 56: ...down to protect against sun glare If sunlight enters through a side window disengage visor from inner mounting and pivot to the side From this position the visor can slide forward and backward on its...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...urtesy 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 passenger compartment are switched on and off by a sw...

Page 59: ...stance point to close K M to open Release switch when window is in desired position Press switch K M past resistance point and release window lowers to fully open position To interrupt procedure brief...

Page 60: ...lower position the antenna will not extend or will retract completely The height of the antenna can be adjusted to any intermediate position by actuating the antenna switch If the antenna switch is i...

Page 61: ...arning Lamp 67 Coolant Temperature Gauge 67 Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp 68 Low Windshield and Head lamp Washer System Fluid Level Warning Lamp 68 Driving Outside Temperature Indicator Brake...

Page 62: ...ed when you drink and drive Please don t drink and drive or allow a friend to drive when he has been drinking Parking Brake To engage depress parking brake pedal When the key is in steering lock posit...

Page 63: ...ise 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...

Page 64: ...y with the car stopped N Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the rear axle When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed Do not engage N while driving exc...

Page 65: ...brief stops e g at traffic lights leave the transmission in gear and hold vehicle with the service brake For longer stops with the engine idling shift into N or P When stopping the car on an uphill in...

Page 66: ...tc 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 fo...

Page 67: ...ed if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this parti cular preset speed When driving with the cruise control the selector lever must not be shifted to posi tion...

Page 68: ...go out after starting the engine or comes on while driving and the oil pressure gauge needle drops to 0 then damage to the engine may occur with continued operation Turn off engine imme diately and c...

Page 69: ...hen the key is turned to steering lock position 2 and will go out after the engine is running If the warning lamp stays on after the engine starts or comes on while driving it indicates that the fuel...

Page 70: ...ed windshield washer solvent antifreeze de pending on ambient temperature see page 52 at the next opport unity The reservoir for the wind shield and headlamp washer system is located in the engine com...

Page 71: ...Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake...

Page 72: ...sely or aquaplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ABS equip ped car must never be ex ploited in a reckless or dan gerous manner which could jeo...

Page 73: ...afe location open the hood and move the lever of the service valve located in the right side of the engine compart ment to the stop in position 2 The vehicle will now be driven only by the rear wheels...

Page 74: ...s such as a garage which are not properly ven tilated If you think that ex haust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive...

Page 75: ...vent antifreeze which is formulated for below freezing temperatures see page 52 Test battery Battery capacity drops with decreasing ambient temperature A well charged battery ensures that the engine c...

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Page 77: ...Tire Inflation Pressure Battery 76 77 77 78 79 80 80 80 80 80 81 81 82 83 85 86 Practical Hints Headlamp Adjustment 87 Replacing Bulbs 87 Spark Plugs 89 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 90 Manual...

Page 78: ...ower hood and let it drop into the lock from a height of approx 30 cm 1ft Do not press down on hood with hands Warning To help prevent personal in jury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open...

Page 79: ...perature is above 90 C 194 F Allow engine to cool down before re moving cap The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is under pressure Using a rag turn cap to first notch to relieve excess pressur...

Page 80: ...during a fuel stop With the vehicle on level ground 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 th...

Page 81: ...the slightest impurity may cause operational troubles The fluid level in the transmission is dependent upon its tempera ture The maximum and minimum fluid level marks on the dipstick are applicable re...

Page 82: ...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 th...

Page 83: ...esigned exclu sively for jacking up the ve hicle 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...

Page 84: ...unt ing bolts be retightened after approx 100 to 500 km 60 300 miles On new vehicles retightening is carried out during the 1st in spection Retightening is also necessary whenever wheels are fitted e...

Page 85: ...olling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or sizeable wood block or stone not supplied with vehicle When changing a wheel on a hill place chocks on the downhill side of each wheel of the other...

Page 86: ...pplied in tool kit into the uppermost threaded hole 12 Adjust the jack height so that the wheel can be slipped on without being lifted 13 Install spare wheel on wheel hub Insert wheel bolts and tighte...

Page 87: ...ssure increase with the vehicle speed Tire pressure should therefore only be corrected on cold tires Correct tire pressure in warm tires only if pressure has dropped be low the pressure listed in the...

Page 88: ...erefore we recommend that you have the battery charge checked frequently if you use the vehicle mostly for short distance trips or if it is not used for long periods of time Only charge a battery with...

Page 89: ...eadlamp vertical adjustment screw 3 Fog lamp adjustment screw 4 Fastening clip for housing of turn signal parking side marker and standing lamps 5 High and low beam headlamp cover 6 Fog lamp cover 7 T...

Page 90: ...de facing up mount clamping ring 9 with tab facing down and turn clock wise Push electrical connector on securely Fog lamp bulb Halogen type H3 Compress the retaining clip of the cover 6 at the top wh...

Page 91: ...ut bulb Spark Plugs This vehicle is equipped with spark plugs as required for driving in the USA If additional informa tion is desired your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer will be happy to offer advic...

Page 92: ...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 clock wise To slide the roof open or to lower the roof at the rear tu...

Page 93: ...on a label in the lid of the fuse box The numbers and letters above the fuses correspond to the ones on the label To gain access to the fuses re lease clamp 1 lift the fuse box cover up and remove To...

Page 94: ...he vehicle with the front or rear wheels raised a speed of 50 km h 30 mph and a distance of 50 km 30 miles should not be exceeded Move the lever of the service valve to position 2 see page 71 For towi...

Page 95: ...engine has started remove jumper cables by re versing the above installation sequence exactly starting with the jumper cable connected to a heavy metal bracket in the disabled vehicle s engine com par...

Page 96: ...ne chipping or other damage Any damage 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 prere quisite for a thorough check...

Page 97: ...h in particular one of the older installations rewipe the reces sed sections in the taiilamps designed to prevent soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoroug...

Page 98: ...n wet etc may cause the upholstery velour for example to become permanently discolored By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover contact dis coloration will be prevented MB Tex Upholstery P...

Page 99: ...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 antenn...

Page 100: ...at cushion Push front of cushion down until it locks in place Ashtrays To remove front ashtray By touching the cover lightly the ashtray opens automatically Push the sliding knob 1 toward the right to...

Page 101: ...st on both front seats Warning For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Do not drive the vehicle with out the seat head restraints Head restraints are intended to help r...

Page 102: ...r blade downward 2 and remove Installation 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 up ward...

Page 103: ...starting at the belt tensioner 1 and pro ceed with the other pulleys in numerical order For dimensions of the poly V belt see pages 107 109 and 111 Coupe Press open the four flaps in the drip rails p...

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Page 105: ...t Prevention 105 Vehicle Data Card 106 Warranty Coverage 106 Technical Data 260 E 107 300 E 300 E 4MATIC 109 300 CE 111 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 113 Capacities 113 Engine Oils 116 Brake Fluid 116...

Page 106: ...and engine 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 version Va...

Page 107: ...ts see illu stration are labeled at factory the labels show the VIN number of this vehicle Spare parts are similarly labeled at factory in a different location The labels show the letter R for replace...

Page 108: ...ranty Policy Booklet and your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer will exchange or repair any defective parts in accordance with the terms of the following war ranties 1 New vehicle limited warranty 2 Em...

Page 109: ...lt 2415 mm Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims Wheel offset 6 2J x 15 H 2 49 mm 1 9 in Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 V Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 T M S Electrical System...

Page 110: ...oof load max 100 kg 220 lb Trunk load max 100 kg 220 lb 108 Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 4755 mm 187 2 in Overall vehicle width 1740 mm 68 5 in Overall height 1431 mm 56 3 in Wheel base 2800...

Page 111: ...6 2 4 Poly V belt 2415 mm Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims Wheel offset 61 2J x 15 H 2 49 mm 1 9 in Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 V Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 T M S El...

Page 112: ...755 mm 187 2 in Overall vehicle width 1740 mm 68 5 in Overall height 1431 mm 56 3 in Wheel base 2800 mm 110 2 in Track front 1501 mm 59 1 in Track rear 1491 mm 58 7 in 110 Main Dimensions 300 E 4MATIC...

Page 113: ...600 rpm Firing order 1 5 3 6 2 4 Poly V belt 2445 mm Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims Wheel offset 6 2J x 15 H 2 49 mm 1 9 in Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 65 ZR 15 Winter tires Radial ply tires 1...

Page 114: ...Roof load max 100 kg 220 lb Trunk load max 100 kg 220 lb 112 Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 4670 mm 183 9 in Overall vehicle width 1740 mm 68 5 in Overall height 1395 mm 54 9 in Wheel base 271...

Page 115: ...Therefore use only brands tested and recom mended by us Inquire at your author ized MERCEDES BENZ dealer Capacity Engine with oil filter 260 E 300 E 300 E 4MATIC 6 5 I 6 9 US qt 300 CE 7 5 I 7 9 US q...

Page 116: ...0 E 4MATIC 1 0 I 1 1 US qt Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 901 Rear axle 260 E 300 E 300 CE 1 1 I 1 2 US qt Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 901 Rear axle 300 E 4MATIC 1 1 I 1 2 US qt Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 fo...

Page 117: ...al Premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane 91 Average of 96 RON 86 MON Cooling system approx 10 0 I 10 6 US qt MB Anticorrosion antifreeze U se M B W indshield W ash er C o n cen trate S and w ater fo...

Page 118: ...ank filled only partially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium un leaded as soon as possible avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if...

Page 119: ...the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage The water in the cooling system must meet minimum require ments which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not su...

Page 120: ...nt the tire s abi lity to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled con ditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con crete A tire marked C may have poor traction performanc...

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Page 122: ...tion switch 51 Consumer information 118 Coolant level check 77 Coolants 115 117 Coolant temperature gauge 67 Cruise control 64 Doors 28 Driver checks 124 Driving instructions 16 Emergency tensioning r...

Page 123: ...12 Jack 81 Jump starting 92 Keys 27 Lamps exterior Fog lamps 87 Headlamps 87 High mounted stop lamp 89 License plate lamps 89 Switch 50 Taillamps 88 Lamps interior 56 Lighter 54 Literature 123 Lockabl...

Page 124: ...80 Stowing things 80 Sun visors 54 Supplemental restraint system SRS 38 42 Technical data 107 109 111 Theft prevention 105 Tire pressure 85 Tires 17 82 118 Towing 91 Transmission fluid level check 79...

Page 125: ...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 2423...

Page 126: ...every two weeks For details see page 85 3 Battery Add distilled or tap water only see page 86 4 Fluid Level in Automatic Transmission See page 79 5 Coolant Level See page 77 6 Windshield Washer System...

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