User manual MERCEDES 260E

[. . . ] To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: · Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. · Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. [. . . ] Check regularly and before a long trip, see page 223. The first 1 000 miles Instruments and controls Operation Driving 175 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Catalytic converter Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Service Booklet. 176 Caution!To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle. Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired promptly. Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to overheat, which could start a fire. As with any vehicle, do not idle, park or operate this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Emission control Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law. These systems, of course, will function properly only when maintained strictly according to factory specifications. Any adjustments on the engine should, therefore, be carried out only by qualified MercedesBenz authorized center technicians. Moreover, the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly according to Mercedes-Benz servicing requirements. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. When a voice connection is established the audio system mutes and the message "TELE AID ­ EMERGENCY CALL ACTIVE" appears in the multifunction display. The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle. Tele Aid Instruments and controls Operation Driving 179 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Tele Aid Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 180 The Tele Aid system is available if: · it has been activated and is operational. Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services and cellular air time, · the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the response center. Note: Location of the vehicle on a map is possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the information on to the response center. If the indicator lamp in the "SOS" button is illuminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency call (e. g. The message "EMERGENCY CALL ­ CALL FAILED" appears in the multifunction display for approx. Should this occur, assistance must be summoned by other means. Initiating an emergency call manually Warning!smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehicle in a dangerous road location), please do not wait for voice contact after you have pressed the emergency button. The Response Center will automatically contact local emergency officials with the vehicle's approximate location if they receive an automatic "SOS" signal and cannot make voice contact with the vehicle occupants. P82. 95-0209-20 Briefly press on cover (1) ­ the cover will open. The indicator lamp in the SOS button (2) will flash until the emergency call is concluded. Close the cover (1) after the emergency call is concluded. Tele Aid Instruments and controls Operation Driving 181 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Tele Aid Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 182 Roadside Assistance button · Located below the center armrest cover is the Roadside Assistance button ·. [. . . ] 163 Incoming call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Redialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Telephone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Telephones and two-way radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Telescoping steering column Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Telescoping steering column malfunction and warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 The first 1 000 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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