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  • Page 1 Mercedes-Benz Owner’ s Manual...
  • Page 2 Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operat­ ing conditions. To save fuel you should: • keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures, • remove unnecessary loads, • remove ski racks or roof-mounted luggage racks when not in use, •...
  • Page 3 Mercedes-Benz Owner’s Manual 1991 190 E 2.3 190 E 2.6...
  • Page 4 Kindly observe the following in your own best interests: We recommend using MERCEDES-BENZ original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have subjected these parts to a special test in which their reliability, safety and their special suitability for MERCEDES-BENZ vehicles have been determined.
  • Page 5 Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new MERCEDES-BENZ. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplified your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
  • Page 6 Maintenance Introduction The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary This Owner’s Manual contains a great deal of useful maintenance work which should be performed at regular information. We urge you to read it carefully and famil­ intervals. iarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, take the vehicle to your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ...
  • Page 7 Change of Address or Ownership Operating Your Vehicle Outside the U.S.A. or Canada If you change your address, be sure to send in the If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, “Change of Address Notice” found in the Owner’s Service please be aware that: and Warranty Policy Booklet.
  • Page 8 Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment o f 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.
  • Page 9 Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine Driving Instructions, Service and Maintenance Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Consumer Information Index...
  • Page 10 Check Regularly and The First 1500 km (1000 Miles) Before a Long Trip Downshift at proper engine speed! The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the On vehicles with automatic transmis­ See page 124 more satisfied you will be with its per­ sion avoid accelerating by kick-down.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine Driving Instructions, Service and Maintenance Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Indicator Lamp Symbols Catalytic Converter Starting and Turning Off the Engine Driving Instructions MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance System...

  • Page 12: Instruments And Controls

    Air volume control lever for center air outlets Instruments and Controls (page 22) For more detailed descriptions see specified pages. Glove box, illuminated (only with key in steering Air volume control lever for side air outlets lock positions 1 or 2) (page 22) 15 Fan speed control lever (page 22) Adjustable side air outlets (page 22)
  • Page 13 P68-0023-B37C...

  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster

    P54-0028-B34 Main odometer Instrument Cluster 8 Trip odometer 1 Coolant temperature gauge. See page 70 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow). Rotate knob: to vary intensity of instrument lamps See page 71 Depress knob: to reset trip odometer 3 Oil pressure gauge (bar).

  • Page 15: Indicator Lamp Symbols

    Indicator Lamp Symbols ASR malfunction. See page 67 Function Indicator Lamp High beam ASD malfunction. See page 68 Warning Lamps (should go out with the engine running unless) Fluid level for windshield and Battery not being charged. headlamp washer system low. See page 69 See page 71 Brake pads worn down.

  • Page 16: Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic Converter Caution! Warning! Your MERCEDES-BENZ is equipped To prevent damage to the catalytic As with any vehicle, do not idle, converters, use only premium with monolithic catalytic converters, an park, or operate this vehicle in unleaded gasoline in this vehicle. Any important element in conjunction with areas where combustible mate­...

  • Page 17: Starting And Turning Off The Engine

    Starting and Turning Off the Engine Hot Engine Important! Before Starting Turn key in steering lock clockwise to Due to the installed starter non-repeat the stop. Do not depress accelerator. feature, the key must be turned • Engage parking brake. If the engine has not fired after completely to the left before attempt­...

  • Page 18: Driving Instructions

    It can also result in the brakes Driving Instructions somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary. overheating thereby significantly Power assistance Be sure to maintain a safe reducing their effectiveness. It distance from vehicles in front. may not be possible to stop the When the engine is not running, the car in sufficient time to avoid an brake and steering systems are with­...
  • Page 19 Depending upon the weather and/ Tire traction or road surface (conditions), the The safe speed on a wet, snow cov­ traction varies widely. ered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. Specified tire pressure must be main­ tained.
  • Page 20 paired braking efficiency back to nor­ Parking Clutch mal. A prerequisite is, however, that Caution! this is possible without endangering Warning! Resting your foot on the clutch pedal other drivers on the road. will cause excessive and premature To reduce the risk of personal If the vehicle is parked after being wear of the clutch disc.

  • Page 21: Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System

    MERCEDES-BENZ Severe Operating Conditions Special Maintenance Measures Maintenance System Under severe operating conditions or Brake fluid should be replaced an­ A maintenance booklet is included heavy use, it may be necessary to nually, preferably in the spring. with your car, listing all the mainte­ carry out prescribed maintenance jobs It is recommended to use only brake at shorter intervals, for example:...
  • Page 23 Operation Tempmatic Climate Control Car Keys Opening the Doors Locking and Unlocking of Doors Central Locking System Anti-Theft Alarm System Manual Seat Adjustment, Front Power Seats, Front Orthopedic Seat Backrest Arm Rest (Front Seats) Arm Rest (Rear Bench Seat) Flead Restraints, Rear Fleated Seats Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

  • Page 24: Tempmatic Climate Control

    The button symbols light up when the vehicle’s exterior lamps are turned on. The symbol is brighter when depres­ sed. Close all windows and the sliding roof to ensure proper operation of the sys­ tem. Air outlet temperature is con­ trolled automatically.
  • Page 25 Air Distribution A/C Mode Control Switch Position j Q = Normal cooling, the air conditioning Air conditioned, warmed, or fresh air may be directed to compressor is switched on. the foot area, the windshield, and the side outlets (7). The The vehicle may be heated or cooled as desired.
  • Page 26 Fast Cooling Fan Speed Selection • Turn temperature selector wheel (1) and lock in the Wher^ pushing one of these buttons a or but­ lower end position. ton S , the fan speed will correspond to the particular position of the fan speed control lever (4). •...
  • Page 27 Examples of Air Flow Adjustments | Press to defrost or quickly defog windows. Press to defog the windshield from inside. Maximum heated air is directed to the windshield and side Air is directed to the windshield in the heating or cooling windows, independent of the temperature setting (1), mode.
  • Page 28 | Press for normal heater operation. § Press for heating. Most of the air is directed to the foot area during heater In this type of operation, air is directed to the windshield operation. A small amount of air is directed to the wind­ and the foot area.
  • Page 29 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 to prevent the entrance of water from automatic car wash).

  • Page 30: Car Keys

    Obtaining Replacement Keys Valet Key - round head - fits only the door locks and the steering lock. Your vehicle is equipped with a theft Arms/disarms the anti-theft alarm deterrent locking system requiring a system. The valet key will not fit the special key manufacturing process.

  • Page 31: Opening The Doors

    When the rear door lock buttons are down, the rear doors cannot be 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 •...

  • Page 32: Central Locking System

    The central locking system can be The trunk can remain locked while the Central Locking System engaged from the driver’s door lock central locking system is unlocked The entire vehicle may be locked button, provided the door is complete­ (e.g. while driving or when leaving the or unlocked with the central locking ly closed.

  • Page 33: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Anti-Theft Alarm System The alarm will last approximately Do not give the master key to an un­ 150 seconds in the form of blinking authorized person. We recommend The anti-theft alarm can be armed or exterior lamps. At the same time an that you carry the flat key safely with disarmed with the master key, valet additional horn will sound intermit­...

  • Page 34: Manual Seat Adjustment, Front

    Head restraint: to adjust the height of the head restraint, pull it slightly forward while lifting or pushing down. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear lever. However, do not pull up the head restraint past the detent.

  • Page 35: Power Seats, Front

    Caution! Do not remove head restraints except when mounting seat covers. For removal refer to “ Practical Hints” , page 98. 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 place­...
  • Page 36 Recalling seat/head restraint positions Storing seat/head restraint positions in Warning! stored in memory: memory: Do not adjust the driver’s seat To recall a seat/head restraint posi­ Memory button. while driving. Adjusting the seat tion, push position button “ 1” or “2” Position buttons “...

  • Page 37: Orthopedic Seat Backrest

    Important! The inflation pressure of the air cush­ ion can be varied between position “0” Prior to operating the vehicle, the = without pressure, and position “4” driver should adjust the seat height for = maximum pressure, by changing proper vision as well as fore/aft place­ the pressure regulator (1) setting.

  • Page 38: Arm Rest (Front Seats)

    Head Restraints, Rear Arm Rest (Front Seats) small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint Adjust head restraint to support the 1 Arm rest folded up. system that complies with U.S. back of the head approximately at ear For normally inclined seat back.

  • Page 39: Fleated Seats

    Heater operation: Notes: Push in upper switch portion; When in operation, the seat heater position 1 = normal heating mode, one consumes a large amount of power. It is indicator lamp lights up. advisable not to use the seat heater longer than necessary.

  • Page 40: Seat Belts And Supplemental

    Seat Belt Warning System Seat Beits Seat Beits and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) With the key in steering lock posi­ Important! tion 2, an audible warning sounds for Your vehicle is equipped with seat Laws in most states and all Canadian a short time if the driver’s seat belt is belts for all seats, emergency provinces require seat belt use.
  • Page 41 1 Latch plate Fastening Adjust front seat belts so that the Buckle shoulder portion of the belt is locat­ Pull belt with latch plate (1) across Release button ed as close as possible to the middle shoulder and lap so that the lap belt is of the shoulder (it should not touch the positioned as low as possible on your neck).
  • Page 42 Lap belt for center seating 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 clicks.
  • Page 43 • Improperly positioned seat • Adjust the passenger seat as Warning! belts do not provide maximum far as possible rearward from protection and may cause the dashboard, especially if a • Each occupant should wear serious injuries in case of an child restraint is installed.
  • Page 44 In cases of other frontal impacts, Supplemental Restraint System Seat belt not fastened roll-overs, certain side impacts, rear (SRS) • first threshold exceeded: collisions, or other accidents without airbag activates, but not ETR frontal forces, the emergency tension­ Driver and front passenger systems ing retractors will not be activated.
  • Page 45 Driver Airbag The most effective occupant restraint system yet developed for use in pro­ duction vehicles is the three point seat belt. In some cases, however, the protective effect of seat belts can be further enhanced by an airbag. The driver airbag (1) is located in the steering wheel hub and, in conjunction with wearing the seat belts with emer­...
  • Page 46 Important! Important! The following system components are monitored or undergo a self-check: The airbag is designed to activate The “SRS” is designed to reduce crash-sensor, airbag ignition circuit, only in certain frontal and front­ the potential of injury in certain driver and front passenger seat belt frontal and front-angled impacts angled impacts (within the shaded...
  • Page 47 Since the airbag inflates with con­ • Adjust the passenger seat as Warning! siderable speed and force, a pro­ far as possible rearward from per seating position will keep you It is very important for your safety the dashboard, especially if a a safe distance from the airbag: child restraint is installed.
  • Page 48 • Improper work on the system, Safety Guidelines for the Seat Belt, • The “SRS” is designed to func­ including incorrect installation Emergency Tensioning Retractor tion on a one-time only basis. An airbag or emergency ten­ and removal, can lead to pos­ and Airbag sible injury through an uncon­...
  • Page 49 Infant and Child Restraint Systems Children too big for child restraint Warning! systems should ride in rear seats We recommend that all infants and using regular seat belts. Position When the child restraint is not children be restrained at all times shoulder belt across the chest in use, remove it from the car or while the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 50: Steering Lock

    Notes: Warning! The following items can be operated Models with manual transmission: with the key in steering lock position 1: Do not remove key from the Wiper, steering lock while the vehicle is windshield washer system, in motion as this will cause the headlamp cleaning system (only in engagement of the steering lock exterior lamp switch positions ^00;...

  • Page 51: Exterior Lamp Switch

    Standing lamps When the vehicle is parked on the Parking lamps (includes street the standing lamps (right or left side marker lamps, tail- side parking lamps) can be turned on, lamps, license plate lamps, making the vehicle more visible to instrument panel lamps) passing vehicles.

  • Page 52: Combination Switch

    Windshield wiper control 0 Wiper off 1 Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed Note: If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator system flashes and sounds at a faster rate than normal. If the windshield wiper smears the windshield, even during rain, activate the washer system as often as neces­...

  • Page 53: Exterior Rear View Mirrors

    Exterior Rear View Mirrors just see the side of your vehicle in the Warning! portion of the mirror closest to the car. 1 Adjusting lever Exercise care when using the pas­ Exterior mirror Note: senger-side mirror. The passen­ The exterior mirrors have electrically If the mirror housing is forcibly pivoted ger-side exterior mirror is convex heated glass.

  • Page 54: Sun Visors

    Interior Lamps Vanity mirror: Sun Visors Swing down sun visor. The lamps The switch for the front lamp (combi­ Swing sun visors down to protect are switched on when the cover is nation interior and reading lamp) has against sun glare. opened.

  • Page 55: Rear Window Defroster

    Note: The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To 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.

  • Page 56: Lighter

    Sliding Roof with Rear Pop-Up Feature Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. Activate switch. 1 to slide roof open to slide roof closed to raise roof at rear to lower roof at rear The switch is illuminated when the exterior lamps are switched on (except standing lamps).

  • Page 57: Power Windows

    Shelf below Rear Window Warning! The shelf below the rear window should not be used to carry objects. This will prevent such objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver. each rear door panel. If inadvertent Power Windows operation of the rear windows (for in­...
  • Page 59 Driving Parking Brake Low Engine Oil Level Warning Starting and Shifting Gears Lamp Manual Transmission Coolant Temperature Gauge Recommended Shift Points Low Engine Coolant Level for Manual Transmission Warning Lamp Automatic Transmission Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Cruise Control Low Windshield and Headlamp Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp Washer Fluid Level Warning Brake Warning Lamp...

  • Page 60: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake Warning! To engage, pull up parking brake Drinking and driving can be a very lever. The brake warning lamp in the dangerous combination. Even a instrument cluster should come on small amount of alcohol or drugs brightly when the key is in steering can affect your reflexes, percep­...

  • Page 61: Starting And Shifting Gears

    Starting and Shifting Gears Recommended Shift Points for Manual Transmission Warning! For good fuel economy, the following shift points are recommended: Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Objects stored in this area Shift may impair pedal movement. from 1st to 2nd at 24 km/h (15 mph) from 2nd to 3rd at 40 km/h (25 mph) Test the brakes shortly after driving from 3rd to 4th at 64 km/h (40 mph)

  • Page 62: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission Shift selector lever to the desired driv­ Accelerator position ing position only when the engine is Partial throttle = early upshifting = The automatic transmission selects in­ idling and the service brake is applied. normal acceleration dividual gears automatically, depend­ Do not release the brake until ready to ent upon selector lever position, ve­...
  • Page 63 Reverse gear. D The transmission automatically Shift to reverse gear only with the upshifts to 4th gear. Position “ D” car stopped. provides optimum driving cha­ racteristics under all normal Neutral. operating conditions. No power is transmitted from the Upshift to 3rd gear only. Suitable engine to the rear axle.
  • Page 64 Maneuvering Stopping Important! To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, Do not exceed the vehicle speed limits pulling into a parking space, control leave the transmission in gear and for individual gear selections, which the car speed by gradually releasing control vehicle with the service brake.

  • Page 65: Cruise Control

    Normally the vehicle is accelerated to Canceling the desired speed with the accelera­ To cancel the cruise control, briefly tor. Speed is set by briefly pushing the push lever to position 3. lever to position 1 or 2. The accelera­ When you step on the brake or tor can be released.
  • Page 66 The “Resume” function should Note: Warning! only be operated if the driver is If the engine does not brake the ve­ fully aware of the previously set Only use the cruise control if the hicle sufficiently while driving on a speed and wishes to resume this traffic and weather conditions downgrade, the speed you set on the...

  • Page 67: Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp

    Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp Brake W arning Lamp Warning! The brake pad wear indicator lamp in The brake warning lamp will come on Driving with the brake warning the instrument cluster comes on when if insufficient brake fluid is in the reser­ lamp on, can result in an accident.

  • Page 68: Abs (Antilock Brake System)

    The ABS warning lamp in the instru­ ABS (Antilock Brake System) Warning! ment cluster comes on with the key in The ABS prevents the wheels from steering lock position 2 and should go Even the ABS cannot prevent the locking up above a vehicle speed of out with the engine running.

  • Page 69: Acceleration Slip Control (Asr)

    Acceleration Slip Control (ASR) The mode is canceled in memory above 60 km/h (37 mph) and the indi­ The acceleration slip control will en­ cator lamp in the switch goes out. gage at all vehicle speeds, if one or To switch off: press the left side of the both drive wheels begin to lose trac­...
  • Page 70 Automatic Locking Differential Driving the vehicle with different size In steering lock position 2, the yellow (ASD) tires will cause the wheels to rotate at function indicator lamp and the yellow different speeds, therefore the accel­ ASD indicator lamp in the instrument The automatic locking differential en­...

  • Page 71: Charge Indicator Lamp

    Charge Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Gauge Low Engine Oil Level Warning Lamp Should the charge indicator lamp fail The oil pressure at idle speed may to come on prior to starting when the drop to 0.3 bar (4.4 psi) if the engine is The warning lamp comes on with the key is in steering lock position 2 or at operating temperature.

  • Page 72: Coolant Temperature Gauge

    Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Coolant Temperature Gauge Warning! Lamp If the antifreeze mixture is effective to • Driving when your engine is The warning lamp comes on with the - 3 0 °C ( -2 2 °F), the boiling point of badly overheated can cause key in steering lock position 2, and the coolant in the pressurized cooling...

  • Page 73: Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp

    Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Low Windshield and Headlamp Outside Tem perature Indicator Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp The fuel reserve warning lamp should The temperature sensor is located in come on when the key is turned to The warning lamp comes on with the the front bumper area.

  • Page 74: Emission Control

    Emission Control On-Board Diagnostic System Warning! (California models only) Certain systems of the engine serve Inhalation of exhaust gas is haz­ The CIS-E control unit monitors emis­ to keep the toxic components of the ardous to your health. All exhaust sion control components that either exhaust gases within permissible gas contains carbon monoxide,...

  • Page 75: Traveling Abroad

    Traveling Abroad • Additive for the windshield washer Snow Chains and headlamp cleaning systems: Abroad, there is a widely-spread Use only snow chains that are tested Add MB Concentrate “ S” to the MERCEDES-BENZ service network at and recommended by MERCEDES- premixed windshield washer your disposal.
  • Page 77 Practica! Hints Hood Headlamp Adjustment Checking Coolant Level Replacing Bulbs Adding Coolant Spark Plugs Checking Engine Oil Level Fuses Checking Automatic Trans­ Battery mission Fluid Level Towing the Vehicle First Aid Kit Jump Starting Stowing Things in the Vehicle Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap 93 Trunk Lamp Emergency Operation of Storage Compartment Below...

  • Page 78: Hood

    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. Be­ cause of the high voltage it is dan­...

  • Page 79: Checking Coolant Level

    Adding Coolant • Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze con­ If coolant has to be added, a 50/50 tains ethylene glycol which mixture of water and MB anticorrosion/ may burn if it comes into con­ antifreeze should be used. tact with hot engine parts.

  • Page 80: Checking Engine Oil Level

    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 2.3 190 E 2.6 1 Oil dipstick With the vehicle on level ground, stop...

  • Page 81: Checking Automatic Trans

    Check transmission fluid level with the Important! engine idling, parking brake engaged If the transmission fluid cools down to and selector lever in position “ P” . 2 0 -3 0 °C (6 8 -8 6 °F), which is the The vehicle must be parked on level normal shop temperature range, then ground.

  • Page 82: First Aid Kit

    Storage Compartment Below Trunk Trunk Lamp First Aid Kit Floor The first aid kit is stored in the shelf When keeping the trunk lid open for a Roll back the trunk floor mat. Reach below the rear window. longer period of time, the trunk lamp into the cut-out and lift up cover.

  • Page 83: Spare Wheel

    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 beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.

  • Page 84: Wheels

    Wheels Tire replacement: Warning! Front tires should be replaced in sets. Replace rims or tires with the same Worn, old tires can cause acci­ Furthermore- in the event of tire designation, manufacturer and type as dents. If the tire tread is badly worn, replacement - the spare wheel, if pos­...

  • Page 85: Changing Wheels

    Note: stone (not supplied with vehicle). When changing a wheel on a hill, Thoroughly clean the inner side of the place chocks on the downhill side wheels any time you rotate the wheels of each wheel of the other axle. On or wash vehicle underside.
  • Page 86 9. Unscrew wheel bolts completely. 15. Engage jack tube cover hooks on Warning! top and snap bottom into place. Keep bolt threads protected from dirt and sand. The jack is designed exclusive­ 16. Tighten the five bolts evenly, al­ While removing last bolt, hold ly for jacking up the vehicle at ways skipping one, until all bolts wheel against hub to avoid paint...

  • Page 87: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Tire Inflation Pressure Tire pressures listed for light loads are Warning! minimum values offering high driving A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire comfort. Increased inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires. Overin­ inflation pressures specified for for heavy loads produce favorable flating tires can result in sudden summer and winter tires as well as for handling characteristics with lighter...

  • Page 88: Headlamp Adjustment

    Clamping ring for high and low Headlamp Adjustment Headlamp Assembly beam headlamp bulb Headlamp horizontal adjustment Correct headlamp adjustment is ex­ Fog lamp bulb screw tremely important. Check and readjust Electrical connector for fog lamp headlamps at regular intervals and Headlamp vertical adjustment bulb when a bulb has been replaced.
  • Page 89 Replacing bulbs: Taillamp Assemblies Bulb for turn signal, parking, side Side marker lamp (10 W/6 cp bulb) marker and standing lamp Turn signal lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) (21/5 W/32/3 cp): Stop lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) Turn bulb socket (6) with lamp bulb to the left and pull out socket.

  • Page 90: Spark Plugs

    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 will be happy to offer advice (see also “Technical Data” ). Remove and install spark plugs (pro­ vided with sealing cone) only with combination wrench from the vehicle tools or with a recommended spark...

  • Page 91: Fuses

    Fuses Before replacing a blown fuse, deter­ mine the cause of the short circuit. The fuse box is located in the engine Spare fuses are furnished inside the compartment. fuse box. Observe amperage and All equipment protected by fuses is color of fuse.

  • Page 92: Battery

    Only charge a battery with a battery Battery Warning! charger after it has been disconnected The battery is maintenance-free. from the vehicle electrical circuit. Never lean over batteries while The service life of the battery is de­ connecting or jump starting, you When removing and connecting the pendent on its condition of charge.

  • Page 93: Towing The Vehicle

    The vehicle may be towed with all Jump Starting of the wheels on the ground and the If the battery is discharged the engine selector lever in position “ N’Vneutral can be started with jumper cables and for distances up to 120 km (75 miles) the (12 V) battery of another vehicle.
  • Page 94 6. After the engine has started, re­ Important! W arning! move jumper cables by reversing 3. Clamp one end of the first jumper the above installation sequence ex­ Never lean over batteries while cable to the positive (+) terminal of actly, starting with the jumper cable connecting or jump starting, you the discharged battery and the...

  • Page 95: Manual Release Of Fuel Filler Flap

    Emergency 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 socket wrench (from tool kit) through opening in panel and place on the hex-drive of the electric motor.

  • Page 96: Cleaning And Care Of The Vehicle

    Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle We have selected car-care products More frequent washings are neces­ sary to deal with unfavorable condi­ and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles tions; for example, near the ocean, in Warning! industrial areas (smoke, exhaust emis­...
  • Page 97 Engine Cleaning Rinse with clear water and tho­ Tar Stains roughly wipe dry with a chamois. Do Corrosion protection, such as MB Anti­ Quickly remove tar stains before they not allow cleaning agents to dry on corrosion Wax, should be applied to dry and become more difficult to re­...
  • Page 98 MB Tex Upholstery Plastic Parts, Headliner Instrument Cluster Pour MB Plastic Cleaner onto soft and Rubber Parts Use a gentle dish-washing detergent or lint-free cloth and apply with light Do not use oil or wax on these parts. mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a pressure.
  • Page 99 Paintwork, Painted Body Hard Plastic Trim Items, Light Alloy Wheels Components Headliner, etc. MB-Autoshampoo should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy MB-Paint Protector and Sealer should Pour MB Plastic Cleaner onto soft lint- be applied when water drops on the free cloth and apply with light wheels.

  • Page 100: Head Restraints

    Removing rear seat head restraints: Head Restraints Pull head restraint up until detent is felt. Removing front seat head restraints: Then pull it out sharply using both Move the manually adjustable head hands. restraint slightly forward and pull up to the stop.

  • Page 101: Rear Seat Cushion

    Rear Seat Cushion Ashtrays Removal: Push tabs (1) (left and right To remove front ashtray: Use only those roof racks approved by side of seat) down and pull up the MERCEDES-BENZ to avoid damage By touching the cover lightly, the front of the seat cushion.

  • Page 102: Replacing Wiper Blades

    Windshield Wiper Blade Removal: Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety tab down (1), push wiper blade down­ 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.

  • Page 103: Spare Parts Service

    Spare Parts Service All authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealers maintain a stock of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategi­ cally located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts ser­ vice. More than 300,000 different spare parts, even for older models, are available.
  • Page 105 Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Consumer Information Identification Plates Theft Prevention Vehicle Data Card Warranty Coverage Technical Data 190 E 2.3 190 E 2.6 Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Capacities Engine Oils Brake Fluid Premium Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Requirements Gasoline Additives Coolants Consumer Information Problems with your Vehicle...

  • Page 106: Identification Plates

    Certification Tag (left door pillar) Identification Tag Vehicle Identification No. Engine No. (190 E 2.3: front left) Body No. and Paintwork No. Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system Emission Control Tag Identification Plates When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and en­...

  • Page 107: Theft Prevention

    Location of labels Bumper front/rear Engine hood Trunk lid All fenders All doors Engine*: on engine block, rear Transmission*: on transmission, left front * not shown in illustration Theft Prevention Note: Do not remove these labels. These This vehicle complies with the U.S. labels are intended for parts identi­...

  • Page 108: Vehicle Data Card

    Vehicle Data Card Warranty Coverage Loss of Owner’s Service and Warranty Policy Your car is covered under the terms of Should you lose your Owner’s Service the “warranties” printed in the Owner’s and Warranty Policy Booklet, have Service and Warranty Policy Booklet, your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ and your authorized MERCEDES- dealer arrange for a replacement.

  • Page 109: Technical Data 190 E 2.3

    Technical Data 190 E 2.3 Model______________________ 190 £ 2 .3 (2 0 1 0 2 8 )' Electrical System Alternator 14 V/70A Starter motor 12 V/1.4 kW Engine Battery 12 V/62 Ah Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, Spark plugs Bosch H 8 DCO gasoline injection Bern 14 K-8 DUO No.
  • Page 110 Technical Data 190 E 2.6 Model______________________ 190 E 2.6 (201 029)1 Electrical System Alternator 14 V/80A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW Engine Battery 12 V/62 Ah Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, Spark plugs Bosch H 9 DCO gasoline injection Beru 14 K-9 DUO No.

  • Page 111: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc

    Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respec­ tive lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recom­ mended by us. Inquire at your author­ ized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Recommended engine oils 190 E 2.3 5.0 I (5.3 US qt) Engine with oil filter 190 E 2.6...
  • Page 112 Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Initial fill: 7.1 I (7.5 US qt) Automatic transmission MB Automatic transmission fluid Fluid change: 6.0 I (6.3 US qt) Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90 1.1 1(1.2 US qt) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 for limited Rear axle with automatic 1.1 I (1.2 US qt) slip differential...
  • Page 113 Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluid High temperature roller Front wheel hubs approx. 50 g (1.8 oz) each bearing grease Brake and (with manual transmission) approx. 0.5 I (0.5 US qt) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4) clutch reservoir Windshield washer system approx.

  • Page 114: Engine Oils

    Premium Unleaded Gasoline Engine Oils Brake Fluid Caution! Engine oils are specifically tested During vehicle operation, the boiling for their suitability in our engines. point of the brake fluid is continuously To maintain the engines durability and Therefore, use only engine oils recom­ reduced through the absorption of performance, premium unleaded mended by us.

  • Page 115: Fuel Requirements

    Fuel Requirements The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must Gasoline Additives not exceed 3% plus additional cosol­ Use only Premium unleaded meeting A major concern among engine manu­ vents. ASTM standard D 439: facturers is carbon build up caused by Using mixtures of Ethanol and Metha­...

  • Page 116: Coolants

    Coolants transfer capability of the solution. Therefore the following product is Therefore, do not use more than this strongly recommended for use in your The engine coolant is a mixture of amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. car: MERCEDES-BENZ Anticorrosion/ water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, Antifreeze Agent.

  • Page 117: Consumer Information

    Consumer Information Treadwear Temperature “A” , “ B” , “C” The treadwear grade is a comparative The temperature grades of “A” (the This has been prepared as required of rating based on the wear rate of the tire highest), “ B” and “C” representing the all manufacturers of passenger cars when tested under controlled condi­...

  • Page 118: Problems With Your Vehicle

    Problems with your Vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the dealership management, or if necessary contact the Owner Service Manager at the Mercedes-Benz Zone Office...

  • Page 119: Reporting Safety Defects

    For the U.S.A. only. The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “ National Trafic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966” . Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety...
  • Page 121 Index...
  • Page 122 Acceleration slip Coolant level check 77 Gasoline additives 113 Gauges control (ASR) 67 Coolants 111, 114 Coolant temperature 70 Airbag 43 Coolant temperature Alarm system 31 gauge 70 Fuel 12 Oil pressure 69 Alloy wheels 97 Cruise control 63 Antenna 97 Headlamps 49, 86 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 114 Doors 29...
  • Page 123 Jack 81 Rear view mirrors 51 Stowing things 80 Jump starting 91 Rear window defroster 53 Sun visors 52 Recommended shift points for Supplemental restraint Keys 28 manual transmission 59 system (SRS) 38, 42 Restraint systems, Lamps, exterior infants and children 47 Technical data 107,108 Fog lamps 86, 87 Roadside assistance 4...
  • Page 125 Service Literature Warning! Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer has trained To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful technicians and original MERCEDES-BENZ parts to when performing any maintenance work or repairs. service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and qual­ Improper or incomplete service may damage the ity service, see your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in dealer.
  • Page 126 Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip The engine compartment of model 190 E 2.6 is illustrated. 1 Fuel Supply: Turn fuel filler cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove the cap. 2 Tire Inflation Pressure: Check at least every two weeks.
  • Page 127 What You Should Know at the Gas Station • Fuel: Coolant: Use premium unleaded gasoline: For normal replenishment, use water (potable water Posted Octane 91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON). quality). Fuel tank capacity approx. 55 I (14.5 US gal). This For further information (e.g.
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