Mercedes-Benz E 320 1994 Owner'S Manual Download

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Seat Belts and Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS)

Your vehicle is equipped with seat

belts  for  all  seats,  emergency  ten
sioning  retractors  for  the  front
seats,  as  well  as  airbags  and  knee
bolsters  for  driver  and  front
passenger.

Seat Belts

Important!

Laws  in  most  states  and  all
Canadian  provinces  require  seat
belt  use.

All states and provinces require

use of child restraints that comply
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety  Standard  213  and
Canadian  Motor  Vehicle  Safety
Standard  213.1.

We strongly recommend their use.

Warning!

Never ride in a moving vehicle

with the seat back reclined.

Sitting  in  an  excessively  re
clined  position  can  be  dan
gerous.  You  could  slide  under

the seat belt in a collision. If

you slide under it, the belt

would apply force at the ab
domen or neck. That could

cause serious or even fatal

injuries. The seat back and

seat belts provide the best

restraint when the wearer is in

an upright position and belts

are properly positioned on the

body.

Seat Belt Warning System

With the key in steering lock

position  2,  a  warning  sounds  for  a
short  time  if the  driver’s  seat  belt
is  not  fastened.

When someone enters the car
(front) the reminder lamp, located

below  the  front  interior/reading
lamp,  flashes  for  a  short  time  to
remind  all  occupants  to  fasten
seat  belts.

Warning!

Failure to wear and properly

fasten and position your seat

belt greatly increases your

risk of injuries and their likely

severity in an accident. You

and your passengers should

always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident,

your injuries can be consider
ably more severe without your

seat belt properly buckled.

Without your seat belt buck

led, you can hit the interior of

the vehicle or be ejected from

it. You can be seriously in

jured or killed.

In the same crash, the pos
sibility for injury or death is

lessened with your seat belt

buckled.

Summary of Contents for E 320 1994

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... you should 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 acceleration and deceleration have all maintenance work per formed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather in s...

Page 3: ...Mercedes Benz Owner s Manual 1994 E 320 ...

Page 4: ...dividual 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 also on permissible technical modifications and where expert installation will be performed Printed in G erm...

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 manual carefully before putting it aside Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes Benz We extend our best wis...

Page 6: ...mon Laws 4 Important Notice for California Retail Buyers of Mercedes Benz Automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price if Mercedes Benz of North America Inc 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 mil...

Page 7: ...ilable to 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...

Page 8: ... 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 Owne...

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

Page 10: ...ccelerating by kickdown It is not recommended to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear We recommend to select positions 3 or 2 only at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1000 miles 1500 km speeds may gradually be in creased to the permissible maximum Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip See Index Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your a...

Page 11: ...nd Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Instruments and Controls 10 Instrument Cluster 12 Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Catalytic Converter 14 Starting and Turning Off the Engine 15 Driving Instructions 16 ...

Page 12: ... air outlets 13 Air volume control for center air outlets 14 Rear window defroster switch 10 15 Switch for rear window washer and wiper system 16 Switch for rear window wiper 17 Air recirculation switch 18 Hazard warning flasher switch 19 Indicator lamp for anti theft alarm system 20 Snow chain switch 21 Rear passenger compartment lamp switch 22 Automatic climate control 23 Radio 24 Ashtray with l...

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

Page 14: ...ndex 4 Turn signal indicator lamp left green 5 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob to vary intensity of instrument lamps Depress knob to reset trip odometer 6 Speedometer 7 ASR function indicator lamp yellow See Index 8 Main odometer 9 Trip odometer 10 Outside temperature indicator See Index 11 Turn signal indicator lamp right green 12 Knob for clock adjustment press in and rot...

Page 15: ...l level low See Index Coolant level low See Index Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer system low See Index Exterior lamp failure See Index ABS malfunction See Index SRS malfunction See Index C H EC K EN G IN E ASR malfunction See Index Engine malfunction indicator lamp California only If the lamp comes on when the engine is running it indicates a malfunction in the fuel injection system...

Page 16: ...s outlined 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 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 tib...

Page 17: ...an only be removed 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 position P or N Important Due to the installed starter non repeat feature the key must be turned completely to the left before attempting t...

Page 18: ...uired maintenance Between maintenance checks it is a good practice to apply the park ing brake once or twice while driving at approximately 30 mph 50 km h on a dry straight road Apply parking brake lightly while pulling the release handle out until a slight drag on the wheels is felt Keep applying the brake for about 10 seconds while pulling the re lease handle out before releasing the parking bra...

Page 19: ...prox 1 16 in 1 5 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 As tread depth approaches 1 i6in 1 5 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather and or road surface condi tions the tire traction varies widely Specif...

Page 20: ... equipped with an H rated tire which has a speed rating of 130 mph 210 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding the speed rating Notwithstanding tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed and prudent driving speeds appropriate to prevailing conditions should be employed Warning Never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi mum speed rating of the t...

Page 21: ... 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 test ed as soon as possible after driv ing is resumed while observing the safety rules in the previous paragraph Warning If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow make sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle with e...

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Page 23: ...tractors ETR Airbags Split Rear Bench Seat 22 27 28 28 29 30 32 33 35 36 36 37 38 39 39 44 45 50 Operation Cargo Compartment below Cargo Space Floor Retractable Luggage Cover and Partition Net Rear Facing Bench Seat Loading Instructions Cargo Tie Down Eyelets Steering Lock Exterior Lamp Switch Combination Switch Rear Window Wiper Washer Inside and Exterior Rear View Mirrors Ashtrays Lighter Rear W...

Page 24: ...closed Air outlets 6 and 8 must not all be closed at the same time The automatic climate control removes considerable moisture from the air during operation in the cooling mode It is normal for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the middle area of the underbody Heating cooling and air dis tribution within the vehicle s in terior will be automatically con trolled This is accomplished with...

Page 25: ...tion Press symbol side of switch the air re circulation mode is engaged The indicator lamp in the 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 air recirculation mode there by increasing the cooling capacity performance The recirculated air mode will be automatically ...

Page 26: ...i rected to the 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 normal weather conditions At low outside temperatures fan operation does not start until the engine coolant has warmed up m EC ECONOMY Economical setting The function of this setting cor...

Page 27: ...g 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 is supplied to the windshield foot area and outlets 6 and 8 Note In warm humid climates prolonged use of this setting may create condensation on the outside of the windshield directly above the defr...

Page 28: ...to operating temperature Defrost plus m Maximum fan speed Fan blows maximum air regardless of engine coolant temperature Defrost plus jf J Minimum fan speed Fan blows minimum air regardless of engine coolant temperature Note To defog the inside of the windshield select 0 for maximum fan speed and O to direct air flow to windshield a on The air supply and heat to the car interior is shut off While ...

Page 29: ...ter key to an unauthorized person We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place e g your wallet so that it is always handy Never leave the flat key in the vehicle Warning When leaving the vehicle al ways remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Obtain...

Page 30: ...perly engaged Locking and Unlocking of Doors and Tailgate From the outside turn key From the inside actuate door lock button 2 Unlocking 3 Locking 4 Separate locking of tailgate When the rear door and tailgate lock buttons are down the rear doors and the tailgate cannot be opened from the outside or the inside unless the door lock but tons are first pulled up The tailgate can be locked and unlocke...

Page 31: ...e is sufficient overhead clear ance Warning To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the tailgate opening when closing the tail gate The pneumatic power assist mechanism cannot be interrupted once it has been engaged To prevent personal injury never activate the closing assist mechanism by tamper ing with the tailgate latch Central Locking System The entire vehic...

Page 32: ...n where it must be driven using the valet key but you wish the tailgate to remain locked at parking lots workshops etc Turn the master key completely to the right 4 and let it return to the vertical position Now the tailgate can only be unlocked with the master key by turning it left to position 2 to permit unlocking via the central locking system lateron or by turning it completely to the left 5 ...

Page 33: ...pted it can only be continued by first turning the key to the un locked position 2 and then again to the door locking position 3 or in tailgate in the separate locking positon 4 Warning Never close the windows or sliding pop up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure In case the closing procedure causes potential danger the closing procedure can be im media...

Page 34: ...ehicle lamps will flash and the horn will sound intermittently when someone opens a door opens the tailgate opens the hood removes the radio switches on or bridges the ignition circuit steps on the brake pedal The alarm will last approximately 150 seconds in the form of blink ing exterior lamps At the same time an alarm horn will sound intermittently for 60 seconds pause for 30 seconds and repeat ...

Page 35: ...le driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined Sitting in an excessively re clined position can be danger ous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause se rious or even fatal injuries The seat back and seat belts provide the ...

Page 36: ...or instructions on adjusting telescopic steering column Caution Do not remove head restraints except when mounting seat cov ers For removal and installation refer to Head Restraints Removal in Index Whenever restraints have been removed be sure to reinstall them before driving Important Prior to operating the vehicle the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vision as well as fore aft pl...

Page 37: ...he center section 2 can be selected together with bottom section 1 or top section 3 The inflation pressure of the air cushion can be continuously varied between position 0 without pressure and position 5 maximum pressure by chang ing the pressure regulator 4 setting The side bolsters of the backrest can be adjusted with push button 5 pushing forward increase side support pushing backward decrease ...

Page 38: ...g The armrest does not suffice as a child restraint system In case of a frontal collision a child can be catapulted forward over the locked armrest Infants and small children should always be seated in a properly secured restraint system that com plies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 1 Head Restraints Rear Adjust head restraint to s...

Page 39: ...eering lock position 0 To lengthen or shorten the steer ing column actuate the switch 1 Note If the vehicle is equipped with front power seats with memory the steering wheel position is stored in memory with the seat and head restraint position Warning Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle 37 ...

Page 40: ...per part 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 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 switche...

Page 41: ...ries The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body Seat Belt Warning System With the key in steering lock position 2 a warning sounds for a short time if the driver s seat belt is not fastened When someone enters the car front the reminder lamp located below the front interior reading lamp flashes for...

Page 42: ...at the lap belt is positioned as low as pos sible on your hips and not across the abdomen Do not twist the belt A twisted seat belt may cause injury Rear facing bench seat For safety reasons avoid ad justing the seat or seat back into positions which could affect the correct seat belt position Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks 40 ...

Page 43: ... the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up Operation The inertia reel stops the belt from unwinding during sudden vehicle stops or when quickly pulling on the belt The locking function of the reel may be checked by quickly pullinq out the belt The emergency tensioning retrac tors tighten the fastened front seat belts during frontal and front angled impacts exceeding the first th...

Page 44: ...nto 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 perpendicular to the belt then extend the belt Fasten the belt and tighten as stated above To disengage the belt push red button 3 in the buckle Not...

Page 45: ...as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen If the belt is positioned across your abdomen it could cause serious injuries in a crash Each seat belt should never be used for 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...

Page 46: ...rbag activates but not ETR Driver and front passenger systems operate independently from each other Emergency Tensioning Retractor ETR The seat belts for the front seats are equipped with emergency ten sioning retractors These tension ing retractors are located in each belt s inertia reel and become operationally ready with the key in steering lock position 1or 2 The emergency tensioning re tracto...

Page 47: ...d ahead of the pas senger In conjunction with wear ing the seat belts with emergency tensioning retractors 4 they provide increased protection for the driver and passenger The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp SRS 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 t...

Page 48: ...of impacts will they provide their supple mental protection The driver and passenger should always wear the seat belts otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to provide their intended supple mental protection In cases of other frontal impacts roll overs certain side impacts rear collisions or other accidents without frontal forces the airbags will not be activated The driver and passenger wi...

Page 49: ...Sit properly belted in an upright position with your back against the seat back Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steer ing wheel or dashboard Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard especially when a child restraint is installed Infants and small...

Page 50: ...senger airbag cover and installation of additional electrical elec tronic equipment 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 sys tem including incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an uncontrolled activation of the SRS In addition ...

Page 51: ...estraint When using any infant or child restraint system be sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer s instructions for installation and use Warning According to accident statis tics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions Rear facing child restraints must not be used in the front passenger seat They could be struck by...

Page 52: ...up to its highest position Depress the release button 3 until it engages and pull out the head restraint 5 Insert head restraint into the openings provided in the seat cushion 6 Fold backrest forward If the vehicle is equipped with the retractable partition net and luggage cover fold the right section first and then the left section If only the left section is to be folded then the lug gage cover ...

Page 53: ...n transporting extremely long items push front passenger seat forward remove its head restraint and lower its backrest to the rear Notes It must be ensured that the heating elements of the rear window defroster are not damaged by cargo rubbing against them Warning In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause injury to veh...

Page 54: ...it over the luggage and engage into eye lets on the tailgate When the tail gate is opened the blind is lifted up with it so that it need not be retracted for loading or unloading the vehicle To retract the lower blind disen gage it from eyelets on tailgate and slowly guide it into its receptacle Partition net Pull out upper blind safety net and engage into eyelets on the roof This is a particularl...

Page 55: ...d the forward facing split rear bench seat must be equipped with head restraints To stow the rear facing bench seat proceed in reverse order pulling the seat cushion up by its strap Rear Facing Seat Cushion Removal and Installation By removing the rear facing seat cushion if so equipped an additional cargo compartment is available which can be locked with the master key Removal Press the two seat ...

Page 56: ...lways be kept as low as possible since it influences the handling characteristics of the vehicle P9 0051 B13 Cargo Tie Down Eyelets Secure cargo by applying even load on all four eyelets Four eyelets are located in the cargo compartment Additional two eyelets can be found at the front seat belt mounts Warning Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible In an accident during hard brak...

Page 57: ... remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Notes A warning will sound when the driver s door is opened with the key in steering lock position 1 or 0 With the engine at idle speed the charging rate of the alternator output is limited It is therefore recommended to turn off unnecessary...

Page 58: ...ull out one stop with parking and or headlamps 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 po...

Page 59: ...l is turned to a large 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 windshield washer system headlamp cleaning system will work only with exterior lan vitch in position ET3 Canada only Also in position E l when the engine is running When the washer system is activated the wiper also o...

Page 60: ...per becomes blocked for example due to snow switch off the wiper motor For safety reasons before re moving ice or snow remove key from steering lock Remove blockage Activate combination switch again key in steering lock position 1 Turn Signal Failure If one of the turn signals fails the turn signal indicator system flashes and sounds at a faster than normal rate In addition the exterior lamp failu...

Page 61: ...l adjustment Tilt the mirror to the aniglare night postion using the lever at its lower edge P 81 0044 013 Automatic adjustment With the key in steering lock posi tion 2 the mirror reflection bright ness responds to changes in light sensitivity depending on the switch setting 1 Normal reflection 2 Automatic dimming variable antiglare 3 Automatic dimming quickly reacting variable antiglare 59 Opera...

Page 62: ...lass The heater switches on automatically de pending on outside temperature If the mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its normal position it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place Warning Exercise care when using the passenger side mirror The passenger side exterior mirror is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Objects in mirror are clos...

Page 63: ...move ashtray from rear door Hold left and right side of insert and pull up To install ashtray Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage Warning With the gear selector lever in position N turn off the engine and set the parking brake Otherwise the vehicle might move unintentionally Lighter Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 Push in lighter 1 it will pop out automatically w...

Page 64: ...um 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 is possible that the defroster will automatically turn itself off When t...

Page 65: ...ver there will be no delay when the key is in steering lock position 2 Entrance Lamps Exit Lamps in Doors The lamps are switched on and off by the door contact switches Note To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged do not leave doors open for a long period of time P82 0043 B13 The switch for the rear dome lamps has three positions 1 The lamps are switched on and off by the opening and ...

Page 66: ...xterior 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 The sliding roof can also be closed with the key while locking the vehicle doors or tailgate see Central Locking System in Index Warning When closing the sliding roof be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harme...

Page 67: ...to the side From this position the visor can slide forward and backward on its shaft I Vanity mirror Lockable Storage Compartment With the visor engaged in its inner A lockable storage compartment is mounting the lamp can be located in the center console switched on by opening the cover Warning Do not use the vanity mirror while driving 65 Operation ...

Page 68: ... resistance point and release window lowers to fully open position To interrupt procedure briefly press or r i If inadvertent operation of the rear windows by switch 6 for in stance by children is to be pre vented slide 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 vehicle U...

Page 69: ...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 Whether or not prohibited by law for safety reasons the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion Stop the vehicle in a safe location befor...

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Page 71: ...Temperature Gauge Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp Low Windshield and Fleadlamp Washer System Fluid Level Warning Lamp 79 Outside Temperature Indicator 80 Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp 80 Brake Warning Lamp 80 Antilock Brake System ABS 81 Acceleration Slip Control ASR 82 Driving with Snow Chains 83 Emission Control 84 On Board Diagnostic System California Version Only 84 Traveling Abroad 85 W...

Page 72: ...raffic Warm up the engine smoothly Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached When starting off on a slippery surface do not allow one driving wheel to spin for an extended period Parking Brake To engage depress parking brake pedal When the key is in steering lock position 2 the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should come on brightly To relea...

Page 73: ...ng when the selector lever is in drive or reverse position Warning It is dangerous to shift the se lector 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 idling normally and when your ...

Page 74: ...lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty D The transmission automatically upshifts to 4th gear Position D provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions 3 Upshift to 3rd gear only Suitable for medium range up or downgrades 2 Upshift to 2nd gear only For driving in mountainous regions Since transmission wi...

Page 75: ... 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 slight partial throttle Rocking a car free in this manner may cause the ABS warning lamp to come on Turn off and restart the engine to clear the malfunction in...

Page 76: ... tion 1 or 2 until the desired speed is reached or briefly tip the con trol lever in the appropriate direc tion for increases or decreases in 1 km h 0 6 mph increments When the lever is released the newly set speed remains 3 Canceling To cancel the cruise control briefly push lever to position 3 When you step on the brake pedal or the vehicle speed falls below approx 25 mph 40 km h for example whe...

Page 77: ...t be shifted to position N as otherwise the engine will overrev possibly causing engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning Only use the cruise control if the traffic and weather condi tions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed The use of cruise control can be dangerous on wind ing roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving ...

Page 78: ... charge indicator lamp illuminated Doing so could result in engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Engine Oil Pressure Gauge The oil pressure at idle speed may drop to 4 4 psi 0 3 bar if the engine is at operating tempera ture This will not jeopardize its operational reliability Pressure must however rise immediately upon acceleration Note If the oil pressure gauge...

Page 79: ...enz Limited Warranty In addition to the warning lamp the engine oil level should be periodically checked with the dipstick for example during a fuel stop or before a long trip see Index Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp With the key in steering lock posi tion 2 a dim indicator lamp comes on and must go out with the engine running With the key in steering lock position 2 or with the engine runni...

Page 80: ...ions and stop and go city traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to the red marking The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature in the red zone Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com partment to ...

Page 81: ...ne will overheat causing major engine damage Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving Warning Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze con tains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into con tact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Low Windshield and Headlamp Washer System Fluid Level Warning Lamp The warning lamp comes on with the key in steering lock ...

Page 82: ...sition 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 warning lamp on can result in an acci dent Have your brake syste...

Page 83: ... the ABS is in the regulating mode On slippery road surfaces the ABS will respond even with only slight brake pedal pressure The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out when the engine is runn...

Page 84: ...w ASR warning lamp in the instrument cluster come on They must go out when the engine is running If the ASR warning lamp comes on with the engine running a malfunction has been detected Pressing the accelerator pedal will require greater effort Only partial engine output is available Have the acceleration slip control checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer as soon as possible Driving the ...

Page 85: ...m possible traction Snow chain switch This mode is effective at speeds up to 25 mph 40 km h It remains stored in memory up to 37 mph 60 km h and automati cally engages again when the vehicle speed drops below 25 mph 40 km h The mode is canceled in memory above 37 mph 60 km h and the indicator lamp in the switch goes out To switch off press lower half of switch the indicator lamp in the switch goes...

Page 86: ...rage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are enter ing the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive under these conditions drive only with at least one window fully open On Board Diagnostic System California version only The engine control module monitors emission control components that either provide input signa...

Page 87: ...nts etc in Index Check engine coolant anticorrosion antifreeze concentration Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning systems Add MB Concentrate S to the premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze which is formulated for below freezing temperatures see Index Test battery Battery capacity drops with decreasing ambient temperature A well charged battery ensures that the engine can...

Page 88: ...the rear wheels Follow the manufacturer s mounting instructions Snow chains should only by driven on snow at speeds not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow For tips on driving on slippery winter roads refer to Index Vehicles with Acceleration Slip Control ASR When driving with snow chains press the snow chain switch refer to Index 86 ...

Page 89: ...eel Vehicle Tools 92 Vehicle Jack 93 Wheels 94 Changing Wheels 95 Tire Inflation Pressure 97 Battery 98 Practical Hints Exterior Lamps 99 Fuses 103 Towing the Vehicle 104 Jump Starting 105 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 106 Head Restraints 110 Replacing Wiper Blades 111 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 112 Roof Rack 113 Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap 114 Spare Parts Service 114 Layout of ...

Page 90: ...ds placed only on edges of hood 3 To avoid hood damage if hood is not fully closed repeat closing procedure Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any componen...

Page 91: ... engine block and at the bottom of the radiator Anticorrosion antifreeze see Coolants in Index 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 coolant reservoir if en gine temperature is above 194 F 90 C Allow engine to cool down before re moving cap The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid a...

Page 92: ...rcially avail able premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze for temperatures below freezing Follow mixing ratio on package Test washer system for proper function Refer to Capacities Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc in Index Oil level must be between the lower min and upper max mark of the s dipstick I Do not overfill the engine Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned For low engine oil level w...

Page 93: ... inserted and the locking lever released 2 Extreme cleanliness must be observed To wipe the dipstick use a clean lint free cloth To fill the transmission with fluid pour it through a fine mesh filter into the dipstick opening Even the slightest impurity may cause operational troubles The level of the transmission fluid is dependent upon its temperature Two sets of maximum and mini mum fluid level ...

Page 94: ...he LH panel in the cargo area Note Before opening the LH panel place cargo tie down eyelet 1 flat on the floor First Aid Kit The first aid kit 1 is stored behind the RH panel in the cargo area Note Before opening the RH panel place cargo tie down eyelet 2 flat against rear wall 92 ...

Page 95: ...y to lift the ve hicle 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 Be certain that the jack is always vertical when in use especially on hills Always try to ...

Page 96: ...es should be replaced in sets Furthermore in the event of tire replacement the spare wheel if possible should be used on the rear axle Rims and tires must be of the same size For dimensions see Technical Data We recommend that you break in new tires for approx 60 miles 100 km at moderate speed It is imperative that the wheel mount ing bolts be retightened after approximately 60 300 miles 1 0 0 500...

Page 97: ... use the jack only to lift the ve hicle 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 Be certain that the jack is al ways vertical when in use especially on hi...

Page 98: ...th the wheels 11 Screw the alignment bolt supplied in tool kit into the uppermost threaded hole Warning Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolt threads Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately _______________ 12 Adjust the jack height so that the wheel can be slipped on without being lifted 13 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and...

Page 99: ... 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 bulgi...

Page 100: ...e 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 generator and other electronic components would be damaged Battery Recycling Batteries contain materials that can harm the envir...

Page 101: ... lamp adjustment screw 4 Latch for turn signal parking side marker and standing lamp housing 5 Retaining clamps for headlamp cover 8 9 10 11 P54 0162 822 Headlamp cover Turn signal parking side marker and standing lamp bulb Electrical connector for high and low beam headlamp bulb Fog lamp bulb Electrical connector for fog lamp bulb Level for headlamp vertical adjustment 6 7 99 Practical Hints ...

Page 102: ...ok clamping ring and pull out bulb together with clamping ring Remove bulb Insert new bulb flat side facing down mount clamping ring Reinstall and push electrical connector on securely Reinstall cover 6 and fasten with retaining clamps 5 Turn Signal Parking Side Marker and Standing Lamp 21 5 W 32 3 cp bulb Replacing bulb Squeeze latch 4 together and lift complete lamp assembly out to front of vehi...

Page 103: ...mally never changes and needs readjustment only after repair to the body or a headlamp unit Therefore do not turn the horizontal adjustment screw 1 if number 0 on scale 12 aligns with marker 13 Vertical headlamp aim Turn adjusting screw 2 until the bubble in level 10 is in center of the marking bold line Horizontal headlamp aim Turn adjustment screw 1 until the number 0 on scale 12 aligns with mar...

Page 104: ...mp 21 W 32 cp bulb 3 Backup lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 4 Rear fog lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb driver s side only 5 Side marker tail parking and standing lamp 10 W 6 cp bulb High Mounted Stop Lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb Press cover together at the textured areas on either side of the cover and pull to remove Carefully press bulb down turn counterclockwise and remove Insert new bulb Engage cover at top and rotate downw...

Page 105: ...s above the fuses correspond to the ones on the label To gain access to the fuses release clamp 1 lift the fuse box cover up and remove Before replacing a blown fuse determine the cause of the short circuit Spare fuses are furnished inside the fuse box Observe amperage and color of fuse Always use a new fuse for replacement Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse After replacing the fuse en...

Page 106: ...sibility of damage to the transmission how ever we recommend to discon nect the drive shaft at the rear axle drive flange on any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage Do not tow with sling type equip ment Towing with sling type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports Use wheel lift or flat bed equipment Warning With the engine not running there is no power assistance fo...

Page 107: ...ed heavy metal bracket in the engine compartment or on the engine of the disabled vehicle 5 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at high idle Make sure the cables are not on or near pulleys fans or other parts that will move when the engine is started Then start engine of the disabled vehicle in the usual manner 6 After the engine has started remove jumper cables by exactly...

Page 108: ...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 is a washing of the underbody fol lowed 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 cavities which will last for the lifetim...

Page 109: ... in particular one of the older installations rewipe the reces sed 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 automat...

Page 110: ...ector Lever Wipe with a damp cloth and dry throughly or clean with MB Leather Cleaner Hard Plastic Trim Items Pour MB Plastic Cleaner onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Headliner Clean with soft bristle brush or use a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring e g when w...

Page 111: ...ick 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 that you 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 ...

Page 112: ...sition can be reached by pushing the switch up for approximately 5 seconds Adjust head restraint to the desired position Removing rear seat head restraints Pull the head restraint up to its highest position Depress the release button 2 next to the left head restraint post and pull out the head restraint Installing rear seat head restraints Insert the head restraint push it down and adjust as desir...

Page 113: ...per arm Then press safety tab upward until it locks in place Note Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward Do not allow wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without wiper blade inserted The glass may be scratched or broken Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed An improperly installed blade may cause windshield damage Headlamp Wiper Blades Removal Pull wiper arm ...

Page 114: ...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 the roof at the rear turn counter clockwise Rear Window Wiper Blade Removal Fold wiper arm 1 away from rear window and rotate wiper blade 2 until perpendicular to wiper arm Press safety tab 3 on pivot 4 and slide wiper blade out of wipe...

Page 115: ... the protective strips When carrying luggage on the strips distribute it evenly over the entire area and fasten it securely Long cargo items should not extend beyond the vehicle length and should be securely fastened at the front and rear Prior to and during an extended trip check the roof load and retighten the knurled head screws if necessary The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be ke...

Page 116: ...parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service More than 300 000 different spare parts even for older models are available Mercedes Benz original spare parts are subjected to the most stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Therefore Mercedes Benz original spare parts should be i...

Page 117: ...117 Technical Data 118 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 120 Capacities 120 Engine Oils 122 Engine Oil Additives 122 Air Conditioner Refrigerant 122 Brake Fluid 122 Premium Unleaded Gasoline 122 Fuel Requirements 123 Gasoline Additives 123 Coolants 124 Consumer Information 125 Problems with your Vehicle 126 Reporting Safety Defects 127 ...

Page 118: ...entification No 4 Engine No 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 7 Emission Control Tag Identification Plates When ordering spare parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers 116 ...

Page 119: ... 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 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 Owne...

Page 120: ...ing order 1 5 3 6 2 4 Poly V belt 2445 mm 118 Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims Wheel offset 61 2J x 15 H 2 1 9 in 48 mm Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 H Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 T M S Electrical System Generator alternator 14 V 90 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 62 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 9 DCO Beru 14 F 9 DUO Champion C 12 YCC Electrode gap 0 032 in 0 8 m...

Page 121: ...0 kg Roof load on protective strips distributed over total area max _________ 175 lb 80 kg Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 188 2 in 4780 mm Overall vehicle width 68 5 in 1740 mm Overall height 59 8 in 1520 mm Wheel base 110 2 in 2800 mm Track front 58 9 in 1497 mm Track rear 58 6 in 1488 mm ...

Page 122: ... oil filter 7 9 US qt 7 5 I Recommended engine oils Automatic transmission Initial fill 7 7 US qt 7 3 I Fluid change 6 6 US qt 6 2 I Automatic transmission fluid Rear axle 1 4 US qt 1 3 I Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 Level control approx 2 1 US qt 2 0 I MB Hydraulic fluid Power steering approx 1 1 US qt 1 0 I MB Power steering fluid Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid Front wheel hubs ap...

Page 123: ...asoline Posted Octane 91 Average of 96 RON 86 MON Cooling system approx 10 0 US qt 9 5 I MB Anticorrosion antifreeze Air conditioner system R 134a refrigerant and special lubricant Never R 12 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze for temperatur...

Page 124: ... brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Under extremely hard operating conditions this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system thus re ducing the system s efficiency The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years prefer ably in the spring It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz Y...

Page 125: ... meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc 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 ...

Page 126: ...ze 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 aluminum...

Page 127: ... 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 performance ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high tempe rature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temper...

Page 128: ...tion 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 Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz of North America Inc One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 0764...

Page 129: ...dition 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 Sa...

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Page 132: ...Cellular telephone 67 Central locking system 29 Check regularly and before a long trip 136 Child restraint 3 6 4 3 4 4 4 7 4 9 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 106 Combination switch 57 Consumer information 125 Coolant level low Adding coolant 89 Low engine coolant level warning lamp 79 Coolant level checking 89 Coolant temperature gauge 78 79 Coolants 124 Cruise control 74 Doors Locking and unloc...

Page 133: ...unted stop lamp 102 License plate lamp 56 103 Taillamps 56 102 107 Layout of poly V belt drive 114 Lighter 61 Loading instructions 54 Lockable storage compartment Cargo compartment 27 52 54 Low engine oil Level warning lamp 77 Luggage cover 52 Maintenance 4 8 Manual release of fuel filler flap 114 Mirrors adjusting 60 Multicontour backrest 35 Outside temperature indicator 80 Parking brake 1 5 1 6 ...

Page 134: ... 39 44 Tailgate Locking and unlocking of 28 Opening the tailgate 28 30 Technical data 118 Tire inflation pressure 97 Tires 1 7 1 8 8 2 8 5 9 4 9 5 9 7 118 125 Towing the vehicle 104 Traveling abroad 85 Turn signals 5 7 5 8 Vanity mirrors 65 Vehicle data card 117 Vehicle jack 93 Vehicle tools 92 Warranty coverage 117 Wheels Alloy wheels 109 Rims and tires 94 Wheels changing 95 Windshield headlamp w...

Page 135: ...hicle 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 ab...

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Page 138: ...e Inflation Pressure Check at least every two weeks For details see Index 3 Coolant Level See Index 4 Windshield Washer System Headlamp Cleaning System See Index 5 Engine Oil Level See Index 6 Brake Fluid See Index Vehicle Lighting Check function and cleanliness For replacement of light bulbs see Index Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip ...

Page 139: ...evel 2 1 US qt 2 0 I Recommended engine oils see Index 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 Bulbs High and low beams Halogen type 9004 fog lamps Halogen type H 3 t...

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