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Mercedes-Benz

Owner’s Manual

Содержание 190 E 2.3 1991

Страница 1: ...Mercedes Benz Owner s Manual...

Страница 2: ...uld 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...

Страница 3: ...Mercedes Benz Owner s Manual 1991 190 E2 3 190 E2 6...

Страница 4: ...ividual 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 availa...

Страница 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...

Страница 6: ...ssion System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Warranty California Only 4 Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which...

Страница 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...

Страница 8: ...ns herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Owner s Manual your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer wil...

Страница 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...

Страница 10: ...uring this period avoid heavy loads full throttle driving and high RPM no more than 2 3 of maximum permissible speed in each gear as indicated on the speedometer Downshift at proper engine speed On ve...

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

Страница 12: ...oster switch page 53 11 Snow chain switch page 67 12 Adjustable center air outlets page 22 10 13 Air volume control lever for center air outlets page 22 14 Glove box illuminated only with key in steer...

Страница 13: ...P68 0023 B37C 11 Instruments and Controls...

Страница 14: ...e page 67 ASD function indicator lamp yellow See page 68 7 Main odometer 8 Trip odometer 9 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Rotate knob to vary intensity of instrument lamps Depress knob to...

Страница 15: ...See page 70 ASR malfunction See page 67 ASD malfunction See page 68 Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer system low See page 71 ABS malfunction See page 66 SRS malfunction See page 43 CHECK...

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

Страница 17: ...to position 0 only when the vehicle has stopped moving Note Vehicles with automatic transmission the key can only be removed with the selector lever in position P If the coolant temperature is very h...

Страница 18: ...y straight road Apply brake lightly until a slight drag on the wheels is felt Keep applying brake for about 10 seconds while holding the release button in before releasing the parking brake completely...

Страница 19: ...ion of the road as soon as the prevailing temperatures fall close to the freezing point Warning Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose...

Страница 20: ...ehicle is in danger of skidding declutch or in case of an au tomatic transmission move selector lever to position N Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action Road salts and c...

Страница 21: ...intervals for example Engine Oil change with filter change every 6000 km 3750 miles Automatic transmission Fluid change without filter change every 24000 km 15000 miles Tires Inspect every 12000 km 75...

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Страница 23: ...ckrest 35 Arm Rest Front Seats 36 Arm Rest Rear Bench Seat 36 Flead Restraints Rear 36 Fleated Seats 37 Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System SRS 38 Steering Lock 48 Exterior Lamp Switch 49 Com...

Страница 24: ...roper operation of the sys tem Air outlet temperature is con trolled automatically Note The air conditioner removes consider able moisture from the air during operation It is normal for water to drip...

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

Страница 26: ...Cooling Turn temperature selector wheel 1 and lock in the lower end position Push button o n or E j in mode control 3 Push S button Move fan speed control lever 4 to far right max position Open adjus...

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

Страница 28: ...mpressor may switch on automatically to dry the heated air 26 Press for normal heater operation Most of the air is directed to the foot area during heater operation A small amount of air is directed t...

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

Страница 30: ...Flat Key T The flat key fits all vehicle locks Arms disarms the anti theft alarm system We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place so that it is always handy Never l...

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

Страница 32: ...so equipped will come on if a door is opened from the inside Trunk To unlock the trunk with the central locking system turn the master key in the trunk lock completely to the left and let it return t...

Страница 33: ...form of blinking exterior lamps At the same time an additional horn will sound intermit tently for 60 seconds pause for 30 seconds and repeat for another 60 seconds The alarm will stay on even if the...

Страница 34: ...right position and push seat back Replace head restraint Head restraint to adjust the height of the head restraint pull it slightly forward while lifting or pushing down Adjust head restraint to suppo...

Страница 35: ...ederal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 1 All seat head restraint and rear view mirror adjustments as well as fast ening of seat belts should be done be...

Страница 36: ...Memory button E Position buttons 1 and 2 Two sets of seat head restraint posi tions may be programmed into me mory After the seat head restraint are positioned push memory button D release and within...

Страница 37: ...be done be fore the vehicle is put into motion The inflation pressure of the air cush ion can be varied between position 0 without pressure and position 4 maximum pressure by changing the pressure reg...

Страница 38: ...ould be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 1 Arm Rest Rear Bench Seat The rea...

Страница 39: ...t of switch position 1 If both indicator lamps are on press in lower part of switch position 2 The heater automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of operation Notes When in operation th...

Страница 40: ...w the front interior reading lamp flashes for a short time to remind all occupants to fasten seat belts Warning Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined Sitting in an excessively rec...

Страница 41: ...position Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 un til it clicks Adjust front seat belts so that the shoulder portion of the belt is locat ed as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder it should not...

Страница 42: ...position of the rear seat Pull belt with latch plate 1 over lap so that the belt is positioned as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it cli...

Страница 43: ...ns than in the front seating positions Infants and small children must 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 be...

Страница 44: ...ed in each belt s inertia reel and become operationally ready with the key in steering lock position 1 or 2 The emergency tensioning retractors are designed to activate only when the seat belts are fa...

Страница 45: ...hub and in conjunction with wearing the seat belts with emer gency tensioning retractors 2 pro vides increased protection for the driver The operational readiness of the air bag system is verified by...

Страница 46: ...impacts within the shaded area as shown in the illustration on page 42 Only during these types of impacts will it provide its supple mental protection The driver should always wear the seat belt othe...

Страница 47: ...sition will keep you a safe distance from the airbag Sit properly belted in an upright position with your back against the seat back Do not lean with your head or chest to the steering wheel or dashbo...

Страница 48: ...assenger airbag cover and installation of additional electrical electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring Several airbag system compo nents at the steering wheel get hot after the airb...

Страница 49: ...all manufacturer s in structions for installation and use Warning When the child restraint is not in use remove it from the car or secure it with the seat belt to pre vent the child restraint from be...

Страница 50: ...lowing items can be operated with the key in steering lock position 1 Wiper windshield washer system headlamp cleaning system only in exterior lamp switch positions 00 or D headlamp flasher lighter gl...

Страница 51: ...l 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 Off When the vehicle is parked on the street the st...

Страница 52: ...y Also in posi tion O when the engine is running When the washer system is acti vated the wiper also operates for a limited time The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated 7 Windshield wip...

Страница 53: ...in the desired direction Passenger side The passenger side exterior mirror is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view To adjust the mirror Turn key in steering lock to position 2 Th...

Страница 54: ...his purpose the visor must be engaged in its inner mounting Interior Lamps The switch for the front lamp combi nation interior and reading lamp has 4 positions 1 Interior and reading lamp switched on...

Страница 55: ...keep the battery drain to a minimum turn off the de froster as soon as the window is clear The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 20 minutes of operation Heavy accumulation of s...

Страница 56: ...minated when the exterior lamps are switched on except standing lamps The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur see page 93 Lighter Turn key in steering...

Страница 57: ...ear Window each rear door panel If inadvertent operation of the rear windows for in stance by children is to be prevented push safety switch 5 to the right symbol becomes visible Warning The shelf bel...

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Страница 59: ...th Snow Chains 67 Automatic Locking Differential ASD 68 Charge Indicator Lamp 69 Oil Pressure Gauge 69 Engine Oil Consumption 69 Driving Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp 69 Coolant Temperature Gauge...

Страница 60: ...don t drink and drive or allow a friend to drive when he has been drinking To engage pull up parking brake lever The brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should come on brightly when the key...

Страница 61: ...Transmission See illustration for gearshift lever posi tions corresponding to the individual gears Stop the vehicle completely before shifting into reverse to shift into re verse pull the shift lever...

Страница 62: ...not release the brake until ready to drive The vehicle may otherwise start creeping when the selector lever is in drive or reverse position Warning It is dangerous to shift the selec tor lever out of...

Страница 63: ...When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed Do not engage N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads see page 18 Import...

Страница 64: ...ssary transmission heat build up Stopping Warning Getting out of your car with the selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous When parked on a steep incline posi tion P alone may not...

Страница 65: ...eased or decreased slightly e g to adapt to the traffic flow hold lever in position 1 or 2 until the desired speed is reached or briefly tip the control lever in the appropriate direction for increase...

Страница 66: ...re applied Warning Only use the cruise control if the traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed The use of cruise control can be dangerous on winding roads or in hea...

Страница 67: ...the reser voir key in steering lock position 2 and parking brake released When the minimum mark on the reser voir is reached have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks To test th...

Страница 68: ...f the charging voltage falls below 10 volts the indicator lamp comes on and the ABS is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the warning lamp should go out and the ABS will be operat...

Страница 69: ...press the left side of the switch the indicator lamp in the switch goes out Notes With the key in steering lock posi tion 2 the yellow function indicator lamp and the yellow ASR warning lamp in the i...

Страница 70: ...2 mph and the vehicle speed is less than 25 km h 15 5 mph It will disengage at speeds above 26 km h 16 2 mph The yellow function indicator in the speedometer comes on whenever there is a difference i...

Страница 71: ...gine Oil Consumption Engine oil consumption can only be determined after a certain mileage has been covered During the break in period higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal Frequent driv...

Страница 72: ...seriously burned Turn off the engine and get out of the car until it cools down Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from th...

Страница 73: ...ending on am bient temperature see page 50 at the next opportunity The reservoir for the windshield and headlamp washer systems is located in the engine com partment see page 124 The temperature senso...

Страница 74: ...reas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive unde...

Страница 75: ...erature A well charged bat tery ensures that the engine can always be started even at low am bient temperatures Tires We recommend M S radial tires on all four wheels for the win ter season Observe pe...

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Страница 77: ...Vehicle Jack 81 Wheels 82 Changing Wheels 83 Tire Inflation Pressure 85 Practica Hints Headlamp Adjustment 86 Replacing Bulbs 86 Spark Plugs 88 Fuses 89 Battery 90 Towing the Vehicle 91 Jump Starting...

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

Страница 79: ...any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 90 C 194 F Allow engine to cool down before removing cap Th...

Страница 80: ...ng Add oil if needed only to the upper mark max Do not overfill the engine For viscosity and capacity see Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc page 109 For low engine oil level warning lamp see page 69 190 E...

Страница 81: ...l troubles The fluid level in the transmission is dependent upon its temperature The maximum and minimum fluid level marks on the dipstick are applicable references only if the transmission fluid has...

Страница 82: ...p When keeping the trunk lid open for a longer period of time the trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the plunger in the switch arrow When the trunk lid is closed the switch will reset and t...

Страница 83: ...ell Warning The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle Use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get be...

Страница 84: ...ounting bolts be retighten ed after approx 100 500 km 60 300 miles On new vehicles retightening is carried out during the 1st inspection Retighten ing is also necessary whenever wheels are fitted e g...

Страница 85: ...to position P 4 Prevent vehicle from rolling 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 dow...

Страница 86: ...11 Screw the alignment bolt supplied in tool kit into the upper most threaded hole 12 Adjust the jack height so that the wheel can be slipped on without being lifted 13 Install spare wheel on wheel h...

Страница 87: ...ure in crease with the vehicle speed Tire pressure should therefore only be cor rected on cold tires Correct tire pres sure in warm tires only if pressure had dropped below the pressure listed in the...

Страница 88: ...Assembly 1 Headlamp horizontal adjustment screw 2 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw 3 Fog lamp adjustment screw 4 High and low beam headlamp cover 5 Fog lamp cover 6 Turn signal parking side marker a...

Страница 89: ...lockwise Push electrical connector on securely Fog lamp bulb Halogen type H 3 Compress the retaining clip of the cover 5 at the top while removing it upwards Pull off electrical connector 10 Disengage...

Страница 90: ...s 1 remove lamp and take out bulb Spark Plugs This vehicle is equipped with spark plugs as required for driving in the USA If additional information is desired your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer wil...

Страница 91: ...re spond to the ones on the label To exchange a fuse release clamp 1 and remove fuse box cover Before replacing a blown fuse deter mine the cause of the short circuit Spare fuses are furnished inside...

Страница 92: ...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 as otherwise the alterna tor and other electronic...

Страница 93: ...se wheel lift or flat bed equipment Note With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the braking and steering systems In this case it is im portant to keep in mind that a conside rabl...

Страница 94: ...starting with the jumper cable connected to a heavy metal brack et in the disabled vehicle s engine compartment When removing each clamp make sure that it does not touch any other metal while the oth...

Страница 95: ...ency Operation of Sliding Roof The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur Fold back access cover in left side panel of trunk with a screwdriver In sert so...

Страница 96: ...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 lifetime of the vehicle Post production treatment is neithe...

Страница 97: ...sh in partic ular one of the older installations rewipe the recessed sections in the taillamps designed to prevent soil ing if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoro...

Страница 98: ...termarket seat covers or wear ing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring e g when wet etc may cause the upholstery velour for example to become permanently dis colored By lining the seat...

Страница 99: ...ps from stones car doors etc Hard Plastic Trim Items Headliner etc Pour MB Plastic Cleaner onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Automatic Antenna For trouble free operation of the a...

Страница 100: ...nt seat head restraints Insert the head restraint and push it down With power head restraint it may be necessary to first push up adjustment switch for 5 seconds Adjust head restraint to the desired p...

Страница 101: ...automatically Push the sliding knob 1 toward the right to eject the insert To install Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage To remove rear ashtray Open ashtray against stop Press...

Страница 102: ...wn ward 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 upward until it...

Страница 103: ...ions Each part has been specifically developed manufac tured or selected for and adapted to MERCEDES BENZ vehicles Therefore MERCEDES BENZ original spare parts should be installed 190 E 2 3 Layout of...

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Страница 105: ...ty Coverage Technical Data 190 E 2 3 190 E 2 6 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Capacities Engine Oils Brake Fluid Premium Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Requirements Gasoline Additives Coolants Consumer Informa...

Страница 106: ...No 4 Engine No 190 E 2 3 front left 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 o...

Страница 107: ...letter R for replace ment instead of the VIN number Note Do not remove these labels These labels are intended for parts identi fication in case of theft When replacing parts subject to labeling please...

Страница 108: ...arranty 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 Em...

Страница 109: ...er tires Radial ply tires 185 65 R 15 87 H Winter tires Radial ply tires 185 65 R 15 87 T M S Electrical System Alternator 14 V 70A Starter motor 12 V 1 4 kW Battery 12 V 62 Ah Spark plugs Bosch H 8 D...

Страница 110: ...m 1 9 in Summer tires Radial ply tires 185 65 R 15 87 V Winter tires Radial ply tires 185 65 R 15 87 T M S 108 Electrical System Alternator 14 V 80A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 62 Ah Spark...

Страница 111: ...erefore use only brands tested and recom mended by us Inquire at your author ized MERCEDES BENZ dealer Capacity 190 E 2 3 5 0 I 5 3 US qt Engine with oil filter 190 E 2 6 6 0 I 6 3 US qt Manual transm...

Страница 112: ...US qt Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 for limited slip differential Level control approx 2 0 I 2 1 US qt MB Hydraulic fluid Hydraulic system for automatic locking differential ASD approx 2 0 I 2 1 US qt Hydrau...

Страница 113: ...0 I 5 3 US qt MB Windshield washer concentrate S 1 Fuel tank including a reserve of approx 55 I 14 5 US gal approx 6 0 I 1 6 US gal Premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane 91 Average of 96 RON 86 MON...

Страница 114: ...It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by MERCEDES BENZ Your authorized MERCEDES BENZ dealer will provide you with additional information Brake Fluid Premium Unleaded Gasoline Caution To...

Страница 115: ...asohol which contains 10 Ethanol and 90 unleaded gasoline can be used These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc A major...

Страница 116: ...hould 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 d...

Страница 117: ...p on wet pavement as measured under con trolled conditions on specified govern ment test surfaces of asphalt and con crete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Treadwear The temperature...

Страница 118: ...action please discuss the problem with the dealership management or if necessary contact the Owner Service Manager at the Mercedes Benz Zone Office nearest you see Owner s Service and Warranty Informa...

Страница 119: ...tion 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...

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Страница 121: ...Index...

Страница 122: ...er checks 124 Driving instructions 16 Emergency tensioning retractor ETR 42 Emission control 72 Emission control tag 104 Engine no 104 Engine oil and filter change 19 Engine oil consumption 69 Engine...

Страница 123: ...Service literature 123 Shelf below rear window 55 Shifting Automatic transmission 60 Manual transmission 59 Recommended shift points for manual transmission 59 Sliding roof 54 Emergency operation 93 S...

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Страница 125: ...5 Att Service and Parts Literature Tel 201 573 0600 for Canada Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 849 Eglinton Ave East Toronto Ont Canada M 4G 2L5 Att Technical Publications Service Department Tel 416 425 3550...

Страница 126: ...k has been released then remove the cap 2 Tire Inflation Pressure Check at least every two weeks For details see page 85 3 Coolant Level See page 77 4 Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning Sy...

Страница 127: ...between upper and lower dipstick marking level 2 0 I 2 1 US qt Recommended engine oils see page 109 Automatic Transmission MB Automatic transmission fluid For level checks and replenishment refer to p...

Страница 128: ...Mercedes Benz AG Stuttgart Untertuerkheim...

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