Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Manufacture Date After 5/31/01
1989 Mercedes Benz 190DSECTION Manufacture Date After 5/31/01
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
- Ensure inflation pressure of all 4 tires is as specified on tire placard (located on inside of fuel filler flap).
- Turn ignition switch to ON position (engine may be on or off). The standard display menu will appear in multifunction display on instrument cluster.
- Press scroll forward or back button (located on left side of multifunction steering wheel) until TPM system menu is displayed. See Figure.
- Press reset button on right side of instrument cluster. See Figure. Message should appear in multifunction display as shown. See Fig 1.
- Using "+" button (located on right side of multifunction steering wheel), select "YES". The multifunction display will now display a message confirming TPM system is activated. If a message appears requesting reactivation, perform procedure again from beginning.
- Once engine is running, a message will be displayed indicating system will be reactivated after a driving cycle of about 10 minutes. If system reactivation was performed with engine running, this system message is set after a time delay of about 30 seconds. Until initialization sequence is complete, pressure values will not be shown in TPM system menu (they will appear as "---").
NOTE:
In the following step, pressing any other button other than the "+" button will terminate activation process.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.