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Mercedes-Benz 300D 2.5 1990 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Gas Station deceleration, See last page • have all maintenance work performed at regular intervals by an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly country.
  • Page 3 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: •...
  • Page 4 Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings. take the vehicle to your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or dealer for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
  • Page 5 Warranty Policy Booklet. It is in your own interest parts may not be readily available. that we can contact you should the need arise. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all owner’s in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For...
  • Page 6 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 7 Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine Driving Instructions, Service and Maintenance Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Consumer Information...
  • Page 8 Check Regularly and The First 1500 km (1000 Miles) Before a Long Trip Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the not recommended to brake the vehi­ See page 116 cle by manually shifting to a lower more satisfied you will be with its gear.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 10: Instruments And Controls

    15 Rear window defroster switch (page 53) Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see specified pages. 16 Switch for folding rear seat head restraints backward (page 35) 1 Adjustable side air outlets (page 20) 17 Switch for rear window sun shade Exterior lamp switch (page 48) 18 Air recirculation switch (page 20) 3 Parking brake release (page 58)
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  • Page 12 km /h In s tru m e n t C lu ste r Speedometer Main odometer Coolant temperature gauge. See page 67 Trip odometer Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow). See page 67 Outside tem perature indicator. See page 68 Oil pressure gauge (bar).

  • Page 13: Indicator Lamp Symbols

    Indicator Lamp Symbols Engine oil level low. See page 66 Function Indicator Lamp High beam Coolant level low. See page 68 Preglow. See page 14 Fluid level for windshield and head­ lamp washer system low. See page 68 Warning Lamps (should go out with the engine running unless) Exterior lamp failure.

  • Page 14: Starting And Turning Off The Engine

    Release key only when the engine is The key can only be removed with the should be repaired at your authorized firing regularly. selector lever in position “P”. MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at the Ambient temperatures Should the engine continue to operate earliest possible date. below 0°C (+32°F):...
  • Page 15 This practice will keep the Have the brake system inspected at parking brake at maximum efficiency. After hard braking it is advisable to an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ drive on for some time so the air dealer immediately. Warning! stream will cool down the brakes Install only brake pads and brake fluid faster.
  • Page 16 Aquaplaning Warning! Depending on the depth of the water Do not allow your tires to wear layer on the road, aquaplaning may down too far. With less than 3 mm occur, even at low speeds and with (Vs in) of tread, the adhesion new tires.

  • Page 17: Driving Instructions

    Parking W inter Driving Instructions If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads, the The most important rule for slippery or braking efficiency should be tested as icy roads is to drive sensibly and to Warning! soon as possible after driving is re­...

  • Page 18: Mercedes-Benz

    It is recommended to use only brake at shorter intervals, for example: nance jobs that must be carried out fluid approved by MERCEDES-BENZ. after the following mileages: Engine: Oil change with filter change Do not mix different types of brake every 4000 km (2500 miles).
  • Page 19 Mercedes-Benz Owner’s Manual 300 D 2.5 TURBO...
  • Page 20 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 21 Operation Autom atic 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 Head Restraints, Rear Adjusting Telescopic Steering Column Heated Seats Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

  • Page 22: Automatic Climate Control

    Heating, cooling and air distribution within the vehicle's interior will be automatically controlled. This is accomplished with the temperature selector (1), the pushbuttons (2) and the fan control buttons (3). The adjustable air outlets (6) and (8) can be variably opened and closed, or moved to direct the flow of air as desired.
  • Page 23 Have the system checked at your authorized approximately 5 minutes at outside tem peratures below approximately 7°C (45°F). MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as soon as possible. If the windows begin to fog up from the inside, switch from recirculated air back to fresh air by pressing the lower half of the air recirculation switch (the indicator lamp in the switch goes out).
  • Page 24 Function Setting Normal setting The system automatically cools or heats depending on the outside tem perature and the selected interior tem per­ ature. In the cooling mode, air is directed only to the adjustable air outlets (6) and (8). In the heating mode, warm air is primarily directed to the foot area.
  • Page 25 Bi-Level This setting is used if the inside of the windshield begins to fog up, ice up or when wet snow is falling. As soon as the windshield has cleared, reset to g o r 0 . In the heating mode, warm air is supplied to the w ind­ shield, foot area, and the outlets (8).
  • Page 26 Defrost The maximum amount of heated air is directed to the windshield and adjustable air outlets (8) independent of the positions of the temperature selector wheel and fan control buttons. The air supply and heat to the car interior is shut off. While driving, use this setting only temporarily.

  • Page 27: Car Keys

    Be sure to lock authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. glove box or console storage com ­ partment and trunk with the master W arning! key.

  • Page 28: Opening The Doors

    When the rear door lock buttons are down, the rear doors cannot be 3 f i opened from the outside or the inside, unless the door lock buttons are first pulled up. The driver's door can be locked only if it is closed and the door latch has properly engaged.

  • Page 29: Central Locking System

    Doors Trunk Central Locking System When you lock the car, all door lock The trunk can remain locked while the The entire vehicle may be locked or buttons should move down. If any one central locking system is unlocked unlocked with the central locking stays up, the respective door is not (e.g.
  • Page 30 Power Windows and Sliding/Pop- Note: Up Roof If the closing procedure is interrupted, it can only be continued by first Hold key in door lock or trunk lock in the locking position (3). The windows turning the key to the unlocked position (2) and then again to the and the sliding/pop-up roof begin to close automatically after approxi­...

  • Page 31: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Anti-Theft Alarm System The alarm will last approximately 150 seconds in the form of blinking ex­ The anti-theft alarm can be armed or terior lamps. At the same time an ad­ disarmed with the master key, valet ditional horn will sound intermittently key or flat key by locking or unlocking for 60 seconds, pause for 30 seconds, either front door or the trunk.
  • Page 32 Note: Important! Always adjust head restraint to sup­ Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv­ port the back of the head approxi­ er should adjust the seat height for mately at ear level before driving. proper vision as well as fore/aft place­ ment and seat back angle to insure Caution! adequate control, reach, operation,...

  • Page 33: Power Seats, Front

    W arning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while 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 reclined position can be dangerous.
  • Page 34 Storing/seat head restraint/steering To recall a seat/head restraint/steering Important! wheel position, push position button wheel positions in memory (left front Prior to operating the vehicle, the seat only): “1" or “2” until seat/head restraint/ driver should adjust the seat height for steering wheel movement has stop­...

  • Page 35: Orthopedic Seat Backrest

    Orthopedic Seat Backrest In addition, the cushion height may be changed to five different settings Some models may be equipped with between position “A" = lowest setting, orthopedic seats. These seats have and “E” = highest setting, by varying inflatable air cushions built into the the height regulator (2) adjustment.

  • Page 36: Arm Rest

    Note: To move the arm rest between positions 1 or 2, it may be necessary to overcome a slight resistance. W arning! The arm rest does not suffice as a child restraint system. In case of a frontal collision a child can be catapulted forward over the locked arm rest.

  • Page 37: Head Restraints, Rear

    Head Restraints, Rear Adjusting Telescopic Steering Inclination of head restraints: Column The head restraint inclination can be Folding head restraints backward (with adjusted manually. engine running): Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 (with the driver’s or front passen­ Press symbol-side of rocker switch to Note: ger’s door open, the telescopic...

  • Page 38: Heated Seats

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

  • Page 39: Seat Belts And Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    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, driver airbag and knee bolster and optional front passenger airbag and knee bolster. Seat Belts Important! Laws in most states and all Canadian provinces require seat belt use.
  • Page 40 Operation: The inertia reel stops the belt from unwinding during sudden vehicle stops or when quickly pulling on the belt. The emergency tensioning retractor tightens the seat belt upon major frontal impacts within the shaded area as shown on page 41. The locking function of the reel may be checked by quickly pulling out the belt.
  • Page 41 Lap belt for center seating position of To disengage the belt, push red the rear seat button (3) in the buckle. Pull belt with latch plate (1) over lap If the center seat is not occupied, the so that the belt is positioned as low as belt buckle and rolled-up seat belt can possible on your hips and not across be stored in the space next to the rear...
  • Page 42 • According to accident statis­ • Each seat belt should never be Warning! used for more than one person tics, children are safer when • Each occupant should wear properly restrained in the rear at a time. their seat belt at all times. seating positions than in the •...
  • Page 43 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT Emergency Tensioning In cases of less severe frontal impacts SYSTEM (SRS) Retractor (ETR) roll-overs, certain side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents without The seat belts for the front seats are major frontal forces, the emergency equipped with emergency tensioning tensioning retractors will not be retractors.
  • Page 44 The operational readiness of the air­ bag 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 continues to monitor the components and circuitry of the air­...
  • Page 45 “SRS” is indicated as outlined above, the “SRS” may not be operational. We strongly recommend that you visit an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the “SRS” may not be activated in a major frontal acci­...
  • Page 46 • Sit properly belted in an upright zed MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at that its intended protection. position with your back against time and replaced when necessary. the seat back.
  • Page 47 Work on the “S RS” must there­ their anchoring points must This includes the installation of fore only be performed by an also be checked. Use only authorized MERCEDES-BENZ additional trim material, bad­ belts installed or supplied by ges, etc. over the steering dealer.
  • Page 48 Children too big for child restraint Infant and Child Restraint Systems W arning! systems should ride in rear seats We recommend that all infants and When the child restraint is not in using regular seat belts. Position children be restrained at all times use, remove it from the car or shoulder belt across the chest while the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 49: Steering Lock

    Preglow and driving position. power seats, heated seats, Starting position. orthopedic seat backrest, For starting and turning off the engine, telescopic steering column. refer to page 14. An audible warning will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the W arning! key in steering lock position 1 or 0.

  • Page 50: Exterior Lamp Switch

    Standing lamps I I I I W hen 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 51: Combination Switch

    Control for • windshield washer system • headlamp cleaning system (will work only with exterior lamp switch in position io o': or I D Canada only: Also in position when the engine is running). When the washer system is activ­ ated, the wiper also operates for a limited time.

  • Page 52: Inside Rear View Mirror

    Mixing ratio Note: If one of the turn signals fails, the turn For tem peratures above freezing: signal indicator system flashes and MB W indshield W asher Concentrate sounds at a faster rate than normal. In “S” and water addition, the lamp failure indicator will 1 part “S”...

  • Page 53: Exterior Rear View Mirrors

    W arning! 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 closer than they appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

  • Page 54: Lighter

    Lighter Sun Visors Vanity mirror: With the visor engaged in its inner Turn key in steering lock to position 1 Swing sun visors down to protect mounting, the lamp can be switched or 2. against sun glare. on by opening the cover. Touch the ashtray lid.

  • Page 55: Lockable Storage Compartment

    Note: The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the defroster as soon as the window is clear. The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 20 min­ utes of operation.

  • Page 56: Interior Lamps

    Sliding Roof with Rear Pop-Up The rear courtesy lamp is switched on Interior Lamps Feature and off by the rear door contact The switch for the front lamp (combi­ switches or by the rocker switch on the Turn key in steering lock to position 1 nation interior and reading lamp) has instrument panel.

  • Page 57: Power Windows

    Press switch past resistance point and release - windows lowers to fully open position. To interrupt procedure, briefly press Es3 or If inadvertent operation of the rear windows (for instance by children) is to be prevented, slide safety switch (5) to the right (symbol be­ comes visible).

  • Page 58: Shelf Below Rear Window

    • If the antenna switch is in the cen­ Shelf below Rear Window ter position, the antenna extends automatically to medium height, Warning! • if the antenna switch is engaged in The shelf below the rear window the lower position, the antenna will should not be used to carry ob­...
  • Page 59 Driving Parking Brake Automatic Transmission Cruise Control Brake Pad W ear Indicator Lamp Brake W arning Lamp ABS (Antilock Brake System) Charge Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Gauge Engine Oil Consumption Low Engine Oil Level W arning Lamp Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Coolant Tem perature Gauge...

  • Page 60: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake Warning! To engage, depress parking brake Drinking and driving can be a pedal. When the key is in steering very dangerous combination. lock position 2, the brake warning Even a small amount of alcohol lamp in the instrument cluster should or drugs can affect your reflexes, come on brightly (function check for perceptions and judgement.

  • Page 61: Automatic Transmission

    Driving: Test the brakes shortly after driving Automatic Transmission off. Perform this procedure only when The selector lever is automatically The automatic transmission selects the road is clear of other traffic. locked while in position “ P”. To move' individual gears automatically, depen­ the selector lever out of position “P”, Warm up the engine smoothly.
  • Page 62 D The transmission automatically Parking lock. The parking lock is an additional upshifts to 4th gear. Position “D” safeguard to the parking brake provides optimum driving charact­ when parking the vehicle. En­ eristics under all normal operating gage only with the car stopped. conditions.
  • Page 63 Important! Stopping Maneuvering For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when Do not exceed the vehicle speed limits leave the transmission in gear and pulling into a parking space, control for individual gear selections, which control vehicle with the service brake.

  • Page 64: Cruise Control

    Canceling Normally the vehicle is accelerated to To cancel the cruise control, the desired speed with the accelera­ briefly push lever to position 3. tor. Speed is set by briefly pushing the lever to position 1 or 2. The accelera­ When you step on the brake pedal tor can be released.
  • Page 65 Note: The “ Resum e” function should W arning! only be operated if the driver is If the engine does not brake the Only use the cruise control if the fully aware of the previously set vehicle sufficiently while driving on a traffic and weather conditions speed and wishes to resume this downgrade, the speed you set on the...

  • Page 66: Brake Pad W Ear Indicator Lamp

    Have the brake system checked at To test the brake warning lamp, turn parts and the brake fluid catching your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ key in steering lock to position 2. The fire. You can be seriously burned. dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 67: Abs (Antilock Brake System)

    Have the system hazardous road conditions, and it checked at your authorized functions as a reminder to take extra MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as soon as care while driving. possible. ♦...

  • Page 68: Charge Indicator Lamp

    Pressure must, however, rise imme­ which must be repaired at an authori­ If the warning lamp comes on with the diately upon acceleration. zed MERCEDES-BENZ dealer engine running and at operating immediately. temperature, the engine oil level has Engine Oil Consumption dropped to approximately the mini­...

  • Page 69: Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Lamp

    Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp W arning! Lamp The fuel reserve warning lamp will • Driving when your engine is With the key in steering lock posi­ come on when the key is turned to badly overheated can cause tion 2, a dim indicator lamp comes on steering lock position 2, and should go some fluids which may have...

  • Page 70: Low Engine Coolant Level

    Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Low W indshield and Headlamp Outside Tem perature Indicator Lamp W asher Fluid Level W arning Lamp The temperature sensor is located in The warning lamp comes on with the The warning lamp comes on with the the front bumper area.

  • Page 71: Emission Control

    Certain systems of the engine serve to Abroad, there is a widely-spread Inhalation of exhaust gas is keep the toxic components of the ex­ MERCEDES-BENZ service network at hazardous to your health. All haust gases within permissible limits your disposal. If you plan to travel into exhaust gas contains carbon required by law.

  • Page 72: W Inter Driving

    Use only snow chains that are tested Have your car winterized at your the winter season. Observe per­ and recommended by MERCEDES- authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer missible maximum speed for M + S BENZ. Your authorized MERCEDES- before the onset of winter.
  • Page 73 Practical Hints Hood Battery Checking Coolant Level Headlamp Adjustment Adding Coolant Replacing Bulbs Checking Engine Oil Level Fuses Checking Automatic Emergency Operation of Transmission Fluid Level Sliding Roof Turning Off Engine Manually Manual Release of Fuel Bleeding of Fuel System Filler Flap First Aid Kid Towing of Vehicle...
  • Page 74 W arning! 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. H ood Caution! To open: To avoid damage to the windshield wiper or hood, open the hood only with To unlock the hood, pull release wiper in the parked position.
  • Page 75 Adding Coolant • Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze If coolant has to be added, a 50/50 contains ethylene glycol mixture of water and MB anticorro­ which may burn if it comes sion/antifreeze should be used. into contact with hot engine parts.
  • Page 76 Add oil, if needed, only to Checking Engine Oil Level the upper mark (max). Do The best time to check the engine oil not overfill the engine. level is when the oil is warm, such as during a fuel stop. With the vehicle on level ground, stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back to the oil pan.
  • Page 77 Check the fluid level in the automatic Important! transmission regularly and prior to an If the transmission fluid cools down to extended trip. 20-30°C (68-86°F), which is the Check transmission fluid level with the normal shop temperature range, then engine idling, parking brake engaged the maximum fluid level will be ap­...
  • Page 78 Bleeding of Fuel System Turning Off Engine Manually The fuel system is a self bleeding If the engine continues to run after the system. Turn the key in steering lock key is turned to steering lock position fully to the right and crank engine (for 0, open the hood and push down the up to one minute maximum).
  • Page 79 First Aid Kit Trunk Lamp Storage Com partment Below Trunk Floor The first aid kit is stored in the shelf When keeping the trunk lid open for a below the rear window. longer period of time, the trunk lamp Roll back the trunk floor mat. Reach can be switched off by pulling out the into the cut-out and lift up cover.
  • Page 80 W arning! 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 ve­ hicle while it is supported by the jack.
  • Page 81 See your worn, or if the tires have sus­ sible, should be used on the rear axle. authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer tained damage, replace them. for further information. Rims and tires must be of the same When replacing rims, use only size.
  • Page 82 When changing a wheel on a hill, Note: place chocks on the downhill side Thoroughly clean the inner side of the of each wheel of the other axle. On wheels any time you rotate the wheels a level road, place one chock in or wash vehicle underside.
  • Page 83 10. Remove wheel. Warning! W arning! 11. Screw the alignment bolt (sup­ The jack is designed exclu­ Incorrect mounting bolts or plied in tool kit) into the upper­ sively for jacking up the improperly tightened mounting most threaded hole. vehicle at the jack tubes bolts can cause the wheel to 12.
  • Page 84 Tire pressures listed for light loads are Tire Inflation Pressure Warning! minimum values offering high driving A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire Do not overinflate tires. Overin­ comfort. Increased inflation pressures inflation pressures specified for flating tires can result in sudden for heavy loads produce favorable summer and winter tires as well as for deflation (blow-out) because they...
  • Page 85 Battery Keep battery clean and dry. Warning! The service life of the battery is also Check electrolyte level in each cell Never lean over battery while dependent on its condition of charge. approximately every 3 months, and connecting or jump starting, you It must always be sufficiently charged more frequently during the summer might get burned.
  • Page 86 9 Clamping ring for high and low Headlamp Adjustment Headlamp Assembly beam headlamp bulb Headlamp horizontal adjustment Correct headlamp adjustment is 10 Fog lamp bulb screw extremely important. Check and Electrical connector for fog lamp readjust headlamps at regular inter­ Headlamp vertical adjustment bulb vals and when a bulb has been...
  • Page 87 Replacing bulbs: Bulb for turn signal, parking, side marker and standing lamp (21/5 W/32/3 cp): Compress retaining clip (4) and remove housing towards the front. Turn bulb socket (7) with bulb coun­ terclockwise and pull out. Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise Taillamp Assemblies Turn the taillamp bulb carrier lock in and remove.
  • Page 88 License Plate Lamps High Mounted Stop Lamp (5 W bulb) (21 W/32 cp bulb) Loosen both the securing screws (1), To replace the bulb, pull tabs on both remove lamp and take out bulb. sides (arrows) - using a screwdriver - to release cover.
  • Page 89 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 90 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. Insert socket wrench (from tool kit) through opening in panel and place on the hex-drive of the electric motor.
  • Page 91 Jump Starting The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground and the selec­ If the battery is discharged the engine tor lever in position “N” for distances can be started with jum per cables and up to 120 km (75 miles) and at a the (12 V) battery of another vehicle.
  • Page 92 Important! 6. After the engine has started, Warning! remove jum per cables by reversing 3. Clamp one end of the first jum per Never lean over batteries while the above installation sequence cable to the positive (+) terminal of exactly, starting with the jumper connection or jum p starting, you the discharged battery and the cable connected to a heavy metal...
  • Page 93 MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. underbody followed by a thorough inspection. Damaged areas need to The following topics deal with the be re-undercoated.
  • Page 94 Engine Cleaning If the vehicle has been run through an Tar Stains automatic car wash - in particular one Corrosion protection, such as MB Anti­ Quickly remove tar stains before they of the older installations - rewipe the dry and become more difficult to corrosion Wax, should be applied to recessed sections in the taillamps remove.
  • Page 95 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as cover, contact-discoloration will be doubt, please consult your authorized this may severely weaken them. prevented. MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. In a crash they may not be able to MB Tex Upholstery provide adequate protection. Pour MB Plastic Cleaner onto soft lint- free cloth and apply with light pres­...
  • Page 96 Autom atic Antenna Hard Plastic Trim Items, Paintwork, Painted Body Com po­ Headliner, etc. nents For trouble-free operation of the automatic antenna, we recommend to Pour MB Plastic Cleaner onto soft lint- MB-Paint Protector and Sealer should clean the antenna mast periodically. free cloth and apply with light pres­...
  • Page 97 H- I To remove rear ashtray: Rear Seat Cushion Ashtrays Push the ashtray down while opening Removal: Push in locking tabs (1) (on To remove front ashtray: and remove. left and right side of seat) and pull up By touching the cover lightly, the seat at the front.
  • Page 98 Installing head restraints: Spare Parts Service Insert the head restraint and push it All authorized MERCEDES-BENZ down to the stop. dealers maintain a stock of original Check if the highest position can be spare parts required for maintenance reached. (Power head restraints: slide and repair work.
  • Page 99 Windshield W iper 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 100 For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see page 103. Roof Rack Use only those roof racks approved by MERCEDES-BENZ to avoid damage to the vehicle. Follow manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mount supports only between mark­ ings on border of roof which are...
  • Page 101 Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Consumer Information Identification Plates Theft Prevention Vehicle Data Card W arranty Coverage Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Capacities Engine Oils Brake Fluid Diesel Fuels Coolants Consumer Information...

  • Page 102: Identification Plates

    Certification Tag (left door pillar) Identification Tag (left window post) Vehicle Identification No. Engine No. Body No. and Paintwork No. Information Tag California version Vaccum line routing for emission control system Emission Control Tag Identification Plates When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.

  • Page 103: 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 identifi­...

  • Page 104: Vehicle Data Card

    Owner’s Service and W arranty Policy your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ Booklet, and your authorized dealer arrange for a replacement. It MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will ex­ will be mailed to you. change or repair any defective parts in accordance with the terms of the following warranties: 1.

  • Page 105: Technical Data

    195/65 R 15 91 H W inter tires: 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer for the corresponding data of all special bodies Radial-ply tires 195/65 R 15 91 T M + S...

  • Page 106: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc

    Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their re­ spective lubricants must match. There­ fore use only brands tested and recommended by us. Inquire at your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer. Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Recommended engine oils Engine with oil filter 7.5 I (7.9 US qt)
  • Page 107 2 -D Cooling system approx. 9.5 I (10 US qt) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will advise you on recommended brands. Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S" and water for temper­ atures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”...

  • Page 108: Engine Oils

    There­ reduced through the absorption of fore, use only engine oils recom­ mended by MERCEDES-BENZ. Infor­ moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard operating conditions, mation on recommended brands is...

  • Page 109: Diesel Fuels

    Diesel Fuels Engine power may drop according to W arning! the proportion of kerosene. For this Use only commercially available ve­ Under no circum stances should reason, keep percentage of kerosene hicular diesel fuels No. 2 or No. 1 gasoline be mixed with diesel added to the minimum necessitated (ASTM D 975 No.

  • Page 110: Coolants

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

  • Page 111: Consumer Information

    Consumer Information Treadwear Temperature “A", “B”, “C” The treadwear grade is a comparative The tem perature grades of “A ” (the This has been prepared as required of rating based on the wear rate of the highest), “B” and “C ” representing the all manufacturers of passenger cars tire when tested under controlled con­...
  • Page 113 Index...
  • Page 114 Capacities 104 Emergency tensioning retractors 41 Airbags 42 Central locking system 27 Emission control 69 Alarm system 29 Certification tag 100 Emission control tag 100 Alloy wheels 94 Charge indicator lamp 66 Engine no. 100 Antenna 56 Engine oil and filter change 18 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 91 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 108 Combination switch 49...
  • Page 115 Headlamps 49, 84 Jack 78 Maintenance 4, 18 Headlamp washer 49 Jump starting 89 Head restraints Oil pressure gauge 66 Keys 25 front 30, 31, 96 Orthopedic seat 33 rear 35 Outside temperature indicator 68 Lamps, exterior Heated seats 36 Fog lamps 84 Paintwork no.
  • Page 116 Technical data 103 Upholstery, cleaning 93 Seat belts 37 Warning system 37 Theft prevention 101 Vanity mirrors 52 Seats Tire pressure 82 V-belt 98, 103 front 29 Tires 16, 79, 109 Vehicle data card 102 rear 95 Towing 89 Vehicle identification no. 100 Service literature 115 Transmission fluid Vehicle tools 77...
  • Page 117 Customers who are interested in ordering service litera­ ture for their vehicles are advised to contact If you have any question about carrying out MERCEDES-BENZ distributers in the U.S. or Canada at some service, turn to the advice of an authorized the following addresses, respectively MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
  • Page 118 Fuel Supply: Turn fuel filler cap to Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove the cap. Tire Inflation Pressure: Check at least every two weeks. For details see page 82.
  • Page 119 What You Should Know at the Gas Station • Fuel: Coolant: Diesel fuels acc. to ASTM D 975, grades 1-D For normal replenishment, use water (potable water quality). and 2-D. See page 99. Fuel tank capacity approx. 70 I (18.5 US gal). This For further information (e.g.
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