Mercedes-Benz 300 E 1990, 260 E 1990, 300 CE 1990, 300 E 4MATIC 1990 Owner's Manual
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MERCEDES-BENZ
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
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,
• allow engine to warm up under low
load use,
• avoid frequent acceleration and
deceleration,
• have all maintenance work per
formed at regular intervals by an
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer.
Fuel consumption is also increased
by driving in cold weather, in
stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in
hilly country.
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Owner’s Manual
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300 E
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300 E 4MATIC
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.
We are unable to make an assessment for other products
and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in
individual cases an official approval or authorization by
governmental or approval agencies should exist.
MERCEDES-BENZ original parts as well as conversion parts
and accessories approved by us are available at your
MERCEDES-BENZ service station where you will receive
comprehensive information, also on permissible technical
modifications, and where expert installation will be per
formed.
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Our company and staff congratulate you on the
purchase of your new MERCEDES-BENZ.
Your selection of our product is 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.
Your MERCEDES-BENZ represents the efforts of many
skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your
pleasure of ownership, we ask you to make a small
investment of your time:
• Please read this manual carefully before putting it
aside.
• Please abide by the recommendations contained in
this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with
the operation of your MERCEDES-BENZ.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe,
pleasurable driving.
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Introduction
This Owner’s Manual contains a great deal of
useful information. We urge you to read it carefully
and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the
vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and
warnings. Ignoring them could result in damage to
the vehicle or personal injury.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equip
ment described. Therefore, you may find expla
nations of equipment not installed in your vehicle.
If you have any questions about the operation of
any equipment, your authorized MERCEDES-BENZ
dealer will be glad to demonstrate the proper
procedures.
Owner’s Service and Warranty Policy
The Owner’s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet
contains detailed information about the warranties
covering your MERCEDES-BENZ, including:
• New Car Limited Warranty
• Emission System Warranty
• Emission Performance Warranty
• California Emission Control System
• Warranty (California only)
Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the ne
cessary maintenance work which should be per
formed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you
when you take the vehicle to your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer for service.
The service advisor will record each service in the
booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program
provides factory trained technical help in the event
of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance number:
1- 800- 222-0100
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
On-site service calls by a local Mercedes-Benz
Roadside Assistance technician are available
weekdays from 5:00 PM till midnight, weekends
and legal holidays from 8:00 AM till midnight.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-
Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in
your glove box or console storage compartment.
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Change of Address or Ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send in the
’’Change of Address Notice” found in the Owner’s
Service and Warranty Policy Booklet. It is in your
own interest that we can contact you should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all owner’s
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the
next owner.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in
the ’’Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the
Owner’s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet.
Operating Your Vehicle Outside the U.S.A. or
Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
• unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic
converters may not be available; the use of
leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,
• fuel may have a considerably lower octane
rating, and improper fuel can cause engine
damage,
• service facilities or replacement parts may not be
readily available.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for
delivery in Europe under our European Delivery
Program, For details, consult your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer or write to:
Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc.
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645
In Canada write to:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
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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 of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or
described in this O wner’s Manual, your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer will be glad to inform you of
correct care and operating procedures.
The Owner’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are
important documents and should be kept with the
vehicle.
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Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine
Driving Instructions, Service and Maintenance
Operation
Driving
Practical Hints
Technical Data
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, etc.
Consumer Information
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Index
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Check Regularly and
Before a Long Trip
See page 124
The First 1500 km
(1000 Miles)
The more cautiously you treat
your vehicle during the break-in
period, the more satisfied you will
be with its performance later on.
Therefore, drive your vehicle
during the first 1500 km
(1000 miles) at moderate vehicle
and engine speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy
loads (full throttle driving) and
high RPM (no more than 2/ 3of
maximum permissible speed in
each gear as indicated on the
speedometer).
Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It
is not recommended to brake the
vehicle by manually shifting to a
lower gear. We recommend to
select positions ”3” or ”2” only at
moderate speeds (for hill driving).
After 1500 km (1000 miles)
speeds may gradually be in
creased to the permissible
maximum.
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Instruments and Controls, Starting the Engine
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 Instructions 16
MERCEDES-BENZ
Maintenance System 20
Instruments and Controls
For more detailed descriptions see specified
pages.
1 Adjustable side air outlets (page 22)
2 Exterior lamp switch (page 50)
3 Parking brake release (page 60)
4 Hood lock release (page 76)
5 Parking brake pedal (page 60)
6 Combination switch (page 51)
7 Air volume control for side air outlets (page 22)
8 Cruise control (page 64)
9 Instrument cluster (page 12)
10 Horn, airbag (page 43)
11 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch
(page 49)
12 Adjustable center air outlets (page 22)
13 Air volume control for center air outlets
(page 22)
14 Glove box (illuminated in steering lock posi
tions 1 or 2) is not installed in vehicles
equipped with a front passenger airbag
15 Rear window defroster switch (page 55)
16 Switch for folding rear seat head restraints
backward (page 36)
17 Switch for rear window sun shade
18 Air recirculation switch (page 22)
19 Hazard warning flasher switch
20 Automatic antenna switch (page 58)
21 Rear passenger compartment lamp switch
(page 56)
22 Automatic climate control (page 22)
23 Radio
24 Ashtray with lighter (pages 54, 98)
25 Left front seat heater switch (page 37)
26 Right front seat heater switch (page 37)
27 Left power window switch group (page 57)
28 Adjusting switch for exterior mirror on front
passenger side (page 53)
29 Loudspeaker front to rear fader control
30 Right power window switch group (page 57)
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Instruments and Controls
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Instrument Cluster
1 Fuel economy gauge. See page 65
2 Coolant temperature gauge. See page 67
3 Fuel gauge with reserve warning lamp (yellow).
See page 67
4 Oil pressure gauge (bar). See page 66
5 Turn signal indicator lamp, left (green)
6 Knob for instrument lamps and trip odometer
Rotate knob: to vary intensity of instrument
lamps
Depress knob: to reset trip odometer
7 Speedometer
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(© ) SRS 4 MATIC S
300 E 4MATIC:
4MATIC function indicator lamp (yellow).
See page 70
Main odometer
9
Trip odometer
10
11
Outside temperature indicator. See page 68
12
Turn signal indicator lamp, right (green)
13
Knob for clock adjustment
(press in and rotate for adjustments)
14
Electric clock
Tachometer
15
16
Red marking on tachometer:
Excessive engine speed
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Indicator Lamp Symbols
Function Indicator Lamp
Fluid level for windshield and
headlamp washer system low.
See page 68
ID
High beam
Warning Lamps
(should go out with the engine running unless)
Battery not being charged.
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BRAKE
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See page 66
Brake fluid low (except Canada).
Parking brake engaged.
See pages 60, 69
Brake fluid low (Canada only).
Parking brake engaged.
See pages 60, 69
Front brake pads worn down.
See page 69
Engine oil level low.
See page 66
Coolant level low.
See page 68
SRS
4MATIC
CHE CK
EN G I N E
Exterior lamp failure.
See page 67
ABS malfunction.
See page 69
SRS malfunction.
See page 43
4MATIC malfunction.
See page 70
Engine malfunction.
If the lamp comes on when the
engine is running, it indicates a
malfunction in the 02-sensor on
Federal version vehicles, and fuel
injection system or emission control
system on the California version
vehicles. In either case, we recom
mend that you have the malfunction
checked as soon as possible.
See page 72
Catalytic Converter
Your MERCEDES-BENZ is
equipped with monolithic cata
lytic converters, an important
element in conjunction with the
02-sensor to achieve substantial
control of the pollutants in the
exhaust emissions. Keep your
vehicle in proper operating con
dition by following our recom
mended maintenance instructions
as outlined in your maintenance
booklet.
Caution!
To prevent damage to the cata
lytic converters, use only premium
unleaded gasoline in this vehicle.
Any noticeable irregularities in
engine operation should be re
paired promptly.Otherwise
excessive unburned fuel may
reach the converter causing it to
overheat.
Warning!
As with any vehicle, do not
idle, park or operate this ve
hicle in areas where combust
ible materials such as grass,
hay or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust
system, as these materials
could be ignited.
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Starting and Turning Off the
Engine
Before Starting
Engage parking brake and move
the selector lever to position ” P”.
Turn key to steering lock posi
tion 2. The charge indicator lamp
should come on.
Cold Engine
Turn key in steering lock clock
wise to the stop. Do not depress
accelerator. Release key only
when the engine is firing regu
larly.
Hot Engine
Turn key in steering lock clock
wise to the stop. Do not depress
accelerator. If the engine has not
fired after approx. 4 seconds,
depress accelerator and continue
cranking until the engine is firing
regularly. Release key and back
off accelerator.
At very high coolant temperatures
the engine starting time can be
shortened if the accelerator is de
pressed slowly at the beginning of
the starting process.
Turning off
Turn the key in the steering lock
to position 0 only when the ve
hicle has stopped moving. The
key can only be removed if the
selector lever is in position ” P”.
If the coolant temperature is very
high (e.g. after hard driving on
mountain roads), do not shut off
the engine immediately, but allow
it to run for 1 - 2 minutes at in
creased idle speed with the
selector lever in position ”P” .
Important!
Due to the installed starter non
repeat feature, the key must be
turned completely to the left
before attempting to start the
engine again.
Observe the oil pressure gauge
immediately after starting the
engine. In a very cold engine the
oil pressure will rise slowly. Do
not speed up the engine before
pressure is registered on the
pressure gauge.
The charge indicator lamp should
go out as soon as the engine has
started.
In areas where temperatures fre
quently drop below -25°C
(-13°F), we recommend that an
engine block heater be installed.
Your authorized MERCEDES-
BENZ dealer will advise you on
this subject.
Driving Instructions
Power assistance
When the engine is not running,
the brake and steering systems
are without power assistance.
Under these circumstances, a
much greater effort is necessary
to stop or steer the vehicle.
Brakes
Caution!
When driving down long and
steep grades, relieve the brakes
by shifting into ”3” or ” 2” . This
helps prevent overheating of the
brakes and reduces brake pad
wear. Do not exceed engine
speed limits (see page 63).
After hard braking it is advisable
to drive on for some time so the
air stream will cool down the
brakes faster.
Warning!
After driving in heavy rain for
some time without applying
the brakes or through water
deep enough to wet brake
components, the first braking
action may be somewhat re
duced and increased pedal
pressure may be necessary.
Be sure to maintain a safe
distance from vehicles in
front.
The condition of the parking brake
system is checked each time the
car is in the shop for the required
maintenance.
Between maintenance checks, it
is a good practice to apply the
parking brake once or twice while
driving at approximately 50 km/h
(30 mph) on a dry straight road.
Apply parking brake lightly until a
slight drag on the wheels is felt.
Keep applying the brake for about
10 seconds while pulling the re
lease handle out before releasing
the parking brake completely. This
practice will keep the parking
brake at maximum efficiency.
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Warning!
The stop lamps will not come
on when applying the parking
brake only. Perform the pro
c
edure in the previous para
graph only when the road is
clear of other traffic.
Resting your foot on the brake
pedal will cause excessive
and premature wear of the
brake pads.
It can also result in the brakes
overheating thereby signifi
cantly reducing their effec
tiveness. It may not be
possible to stop the car in
sufficient time to avoid an
accident.
All checks and maintenance work
on the brake system should be
carried out by an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
If the parking brake is released
and the brake warning lamp in the
instrument cluster stays on, the
brake fluid level in the reservoir is
too low.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the
system may be the reason for low
brake fluid in the reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected
at an authorized MERCEDES-
BENZ dealer immediately.
Install only brake pads and brake
fluid recommended by
MERCEDES-BENZ.
Warning!
If other than recommended
brake pads are installed, the
braking properties of the ve
hicle can be affected to an
extent that the safety is sub
stantially impaired.
Tires
Tread wear indicators (TWI) are
required by law. These indicators
are located in six places on the
tread circumference and become
visible at a depth of approx. 2 mm
(’/ i 6 in), at which point the tire is
considered worn and should be
replaced.
The tread wear indicator appears
as a solid band across the tread.
Warning!
Do not allow your tires to wear
down too far. With less than
3 mm (1/8 in) of tread, the
adhesion properties on a wet
road are sharply reduced.
Depending upon the weather
and/or road surface (condi
tions), the tire traction varies
widely.
Specified tire pressures must be
maintained. This applies parti
cularly if the tires are subjected to
high loads (e.g. high speeds,
heavy loads, high ambient tem
peratures).
Warning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A
flat tire affects the ability to
steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the car.
Continued driving with a flat
tire or driving at high speed
with a flat tire will cause ex
cessive heat build-up and
possibly a fire, or tire blow
out.
Aquaplaning
Depending on the depth of the
water layer on the road, aqua
planing may occur, even at low
speeds and with new tires. Avoid
track grooves in the road and
apply brakes cautiously in the
rain.
Tire Traction
The safe speed on a wet, snow
covered or icy road is always
lower than on a dry road.
You should pay particular
attention to the condition of the
road as soon as the prevailing
temperatures fall close to the
freezing point.
Warning!
If ice has formed on the road,
tire traction will be substan
tially reduced. Under such
weather conditions, drive,
steer and brake with extreme
caution.
We recommend M + S radial-ply
tires for the winter season for all
four wheels to insure normal
balanced handling characteris
tics.
On packed snow, they can re
duce your stopping distance as
compared with summer tires.
Stopping distance, however, is
still considerably greater than
when the road is wet or dry.
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Parking
Warning!
To reduce the risk of personal
injury as a result of vehicle
movement, before turning off
the engine and leaving the
vehicle always:
1. Keep foot on brake pedal.
2. Firmly depress parking
brake pedal.
3. Move the selector lever to
position ”P”.
4. Slowly release brake pedal.
5. Turn front wheels to
wards the road curb.
6. Turn the key to steering
lock position 0 and remove.
Important!
It is advisable to set the parking
brake whenever parking or leav
ing the vehicle. In addition, move
selector lever to position ” P”.
When parking on hills, always
apply the parking brake.
Winter Driving Instructions
The most important rule for
slippery or icy roads is to drive
sensibly and to avoid abrupt ac
celeration, braking and steering
action. Do not use the cruise
control system under such con
ditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of
skidding, move selector lever to
position ” N” . Try to keep the
vehicle under control by cor
rective steering action.
Road salts and chemicals can
adversely affect braking effi
ciency. Increased pedal force may
become necessary to produce the
normal brake effect. We therefore
recommend depressing the brake
pedal repeatedly when traveling
on salt-strewn roads at length.
This can bring road salt impaired
braking efficiency back to normal.
A prerequisite is, however, that
this is possible without endang
ering other drivers on the road.
If the vehicle is parked after being
driven on salt treated roads, the
braking efficiency should be test
ed as soon as possible after dri
ving is resumed while observing
the safety rules in the previous
paragraph.
Warning!
If the vehicle becomes stuck
in snow, make sure that snow
is kept clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around the
vehicle. Otherwise, deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior
resulting in unconsciousness
and death.
To assure sufficient fresh air
ventilation, open a window
slightly on the side of the car
that is out of the wind.
Driving Instructions
Maintenance System
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MERCEDES-BENZ Maintenance
System
A maintenance booklet is includ
ed with your car listing the re
quired maintenance. In sedan
models, the maintenance booklet
is located in the plastic pouch
containing the vehicle documents.
In coupe models, the mainte
nance booklet is inserted in a
special pocket in the driver’s door
panel.
The next required maintenance is
visible through the window in the
maintenance booklet cover.
The required maintenance must
be carried out according to the
following intervals:
Routine Maintenance
Inspection at
1300 -1600 km (800 -1000 miles)
Lubrication Service every
12 000 km (7500 miles)
Maintenance Service every
24 000 km (15 000 miles)
Additional Work every
48 000 km (30 000 miles)
For additional details refer to the
Maintenance Booklet.
In the case of low mileage
operation, the Maintenance
Service must be carried out at
least once every 2 years.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Required every 12 000 km
(7500 miles), or at least once a
year.
For engine oil recommendations,
see page 113.
Severe Operating Conditions
Under severe operating con
ditions or heavy use, it may be
necessary to carry out prescribed
maintenance jobs at shorter
intervals, for example:
Engine: Oil change with filter
change every 6000 km
(3750 miles)
Automatic transmission: Fluid
change without filter change every
24 000 km (15 000 miles)
Tires: Inspect every 12 000 km
(7500 miles)
Air filter: Clean or replace
element every 24 000 km
(15 000 miles)
Note:
Severe operating conditions or
heavy use include: predominant
city or short distance driving, fre
quent mountain driving, poor
roads, dusty or muddy conditions,
etc..
Special Maintenance Measures
Brake fluid should be replaced
annually, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only
brake fluid approved by
MERCEDES-BENZ. Do not mix
different types of brake fluids.
Have the engine coolant
(water/anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixture) replaced every three
years (see ’’Fuels, Coolants,
Lubricants, etc.” ).
Maintenance Vouchers
Your authorized MERCEDES-
BENZ dealer will certify in the
maintenance booklet that all
lubrication and maintenance
services have been carried out at
the correct intervals.
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Operation
Automatic Climate Control 22
Car Keys 27
Opening the Doors 28
Locking and Unlocking of
Doors 28
Central Locking System 29
Anti-Theft Alarm System 30
Manual Seat Adjustment, Front 31
Power Seats, Front 32
Orthopedic Seat Backrest 34
Arm Rest 35
Head Restraints, Rear 36
Adjusting Telescopic Steering
Column 36
Heated Seats 37
Seat Belts and Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) 38
Steering Lock
Exterior Lamp Switch
Combination Switch
Shelf below Rear Window
Inside Rear View Mirror
Exterior Rear View Mirrors
Lighter
Sun Visors
Lockable Storage
Compartment
Rear Window Defroster
Interior Lamps
Sliding Roof with Rear
Pop-Up Feature
Power Windows
Automatic Antenna
49
50
51
55
55
56
56
57
58
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Automatic Climate Control
The engine must be running for
the climate control system to
operate.
1 Temperature selector
2 Pushbuttons for function
selection
Defrost
H Bi-Level
P I Normal setting
P I EC (Economy)
^ Off (air supply off)
Fan control buttons
3
Maximum fan speed
Automatic fan speed
control
B
Minimum fan speed
4
Air recirculation switch
Air volume control for air
5
outlets (6)
Adjustable air outlets
6
7
Air volume control for air
outlet (8),right and left
Adjustable air outlets,
8
right and left
Heating, cooling and air dis
tribution within the vehicle’s in
terior will be automatically con
trolled. This is accomplished with
the temperature selector (1), the
pushbuttons (2) and the fan con
trol buttons (3).
The adjustable air outlets (6) and
(8) can be variably opened and
closed, or moved to direct the flow
of air as desired.
The air flow can be increased or
decreased by rotating controls (5)
and (7).
With the exterior lamps turned on
(except standing lamps), the
symbols on all buttons light up.
Each button shines brighter when
depressed.
Notes:
The automatic climate control
operates properly only if all win
dows and the sliding roof are
closed.
Air outlets (6) and (8) must not all
be closed at the same time.
The automatic climate control
removes considerable moisture
from the air during operation in
the cooling mode. It is normal for
water to drip on the ground
through ducts in the middle area
of the underbody.
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Temperature Selection
The desired interior temperature can be se
lected by rotating the temperature selector.
The selected temperature is reached as
quickly as possible and maintained. A basic
setting of 72°F (22°C) is recommended.
Note:
If the temperature regulation becomes defectives,
move the temperature selector to the ” MIN” or
’’MAX” end positions to turn on or off.
”MIN” = Heat off
"MAX” = Heaton
Have the system checked at your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as soon as possible.
Air Recirculation
Press symbol side of switch = the air re
circulation mode is engaged. The indicator
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lamp in the switch lights up.
This mode can be selected to prevent an
noying odors or dust from entering the car’s
interior.
At high outside temperatures, the system auto
matically engages the recirculated air mode thereby
increases the cooling capacity performance.
The recirculated air mode will be automatically
switched off after approximately 30 minutes of
operation at outside temperatures above approxi
mately 7°C (45°F) and after approximately
5 minutes at outside temperatures below approxi
mately 7°C (45°F).
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).
Note:
It is not possible to switch to recirculated air if
button 0 or 0| is depressed.
PI Economy setting - Ventilation
p | Economy setting - Heating
Function Setting
P I Normal setting
The system automatically cools or heats depending
on the outside temperature and the selected inte
rior temperature.
• In the cooling mode, air is directed only to the
adjustable air outlets (6) and (8).
• In the heating mode, warm air is primarily di
rected to the foot area.
In the heating mode, air will be emitted inter
mittently from the adjustable air outlets (6).
Enough air is supplied to the windshield and to
the side windows to keep the glass free of fog in
normal weather conditions.
At low outside temperatures, fan operation does not
start until the engine coolant has warmed up.
P i EC (ECONOMY) = Economical setting
The function of this setting corresponds to the
’’Normal” setting, however, because the air con
ditioning compressor will not engage (fuel savings),
it is not possible to air condition in this setting.
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H Bi-Level ventilation - Heating
^ 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 @ or 0 .
In the heating mode, warm air is supplied to the
windshield, foot area, and to outlets (8). Addi
tionally, air may be emitted periodically from out
lets (6), depending on the interior temperature.
In the cooling mode, cool air is supplied to the
windshield, foot area, and outlets (6) and (8).
Note:
In warm, humid climates, prolonged use of this
setting may create condensation on the outside of
the windshield, directly above the defroster ducts.
^ Defrost
^ Defrost
The maximum amount of heated air is directed to
the windshield and adjustable air outlets (8) in
dependent of the positions of the temperature
selector wheel and fan control buttons.
a off
The air supply and heat to the car interior is shut
off. While driving, use this setting only temporarily.
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Car Keys
Included with your vehicle are two
master keys, one valet key and
one flat (master) key.
Master Key - square head with a
red dot - fits all locks on the car.
Arms/disarms the anti-theft alarm
system.
Valet Key - round head with a
red dot - fits only the door locks
and the steering lock. Arms/
disarms the anti-theft alarm
system. The valet key will not fit
the trunk, glove box or console
storage compartment locks. This
key should be used whenever the
car is left with an attendant. Be
sure to lock glove box or console
storage compartment and trunk
with the master key.
Flat Key
The flat key with a red
dot fits all vehicle locks.
Arms/disarms the anti
theft alarm system. We
recommend that you
carry the flat key with you
and keep it in a safe
place so that it is always
handy. Never leave the
flat key in the vehicle.
Note:
Only vehicles equipped with the
anti-theft alarm system have a red
dot on the master, valet and flat
keys.
Obtaining Replacement Keys
Your vehicle is equipped with a
theft deterrent locking system re
quiring a special key manufact
uring process.For security rea
sons, replacement keys can only
be obtained via your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle al
ways remove the key from the
steering lock. Do not leave
children unattended in the
vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.
I P76-0014-B13
When the rear door lock buttons
are down, the rear doors cannot
be opened from the outside or the
inside, unless the door lock but
tons are first pulled up.
The driver’s door can be locked
only if it is closed and the door
latch has properly engaged.
Opening the Doors
From outside: puli handle (1)
outwards.
From inside: pull handle (4) in
door trim panel.
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Locking and Unlocking of Doors
From the outside: turn key.
From the inside: actuate door lock
button.
2 Unlocking
3 Locking
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