Mercedes-Benz 2000 C-Class manual

Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on drivi ng habi ts and operating conditions. To save fuel you sho uld: • keep tires at the recommended inflatio n pressures, • remove unnecessary loads, • remove roof rack when not in use, • allow engine to warm up under low loa d use, • avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration, • have all maintenance work performed at regula r intervals by an authorized M erced es-Benz dealer. Fuel consumption is also i ncrea sed by driving in cold weat her, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in h illy country. MERCEDES-BENZ 24 HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 1-800-FOR MERCE DES 1-0800-367-6 372 USA. 1-800-387-0100 Ca [...]

• Bulbs: High beam: H1 (55 W), low beam: H7 (55 W), low beam: Xenon (optional) fog lamps: H1 (55 W), turn signal lamps, parki ng and standing la mps, front: 2357 NA (28.5/8.3 W/30/2.2 cp), stop lamps: 21 W/32 cp, backup lamps: 21 W/32 cp, turn signal lamps, rear: 21 W/32 cp, tail, parking, side marker and standing l amp: 5 W/4 cp, tail and parking lamp, passenger side: 21/4 W, tail, parking arid rear fog lamp, driver's si de: 21/4 W, license plate lamps: 5 W. • Tire Pressure: For tire pressure, refer to tire pres sure label inside the fuel filler flap. • Air Conditioner: R-134a refrigerant and sp ecial PAG lubricant, re fer to "Technical Data" (also see Index).[...]

Instruments and Controls For more detailed descripti ons see Index. For adjustments of air outlets, refer to Automatic Climate Control (see Index). 1. Side air outlet, adjustable 2. Air volume control for side air outlet 3. Exterior lamp switch 4. Parking brake release 5. Hood lock release 6. Parking brake pedal 7. Steering wheel adjustment lever 8. Combination switch 9. Cruise control s wit ch 10. Horn, airbag 11. Instrument cluster 12. Steering lock with ignition/starter swi tch 13. Center air outlets, adjustable 14. Air volume control for center air outlets 15. Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in steering lock position 1 or 2) 16. Left front seat heater switch 17. ASR or ESP con[...]

Instrument Cluster 1. Coolant temperature gauge. See Index 2. Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement warning lamp (yellow). See Index 3. Outside temperature indicator. See Index 4. Left turn signal indicator lamp (green ) 5. ASR or ESP warning lamp (yellow). See Index 6. Speedometer 7. Trip odometer, See Index 8. Main odometer, or FSS indicator. See Index 9. Right turn signal indicator lamp (green) 10. Tachometer. See Index 11. Clock. See Index 12. Push buttons for intensity of instrument lamps. See Index 13. Push button for resetting trip odom eter. See Index 14. Push buttons for setting clo ck. See Index[...]

Indicator Lamp Symbols Function Indicator Lamp High beam Battery not being charged properly. See Index Warning Lamps (should go out with the engine run ning u nless) Exterior lamp failure. See Index ASR or ESP. Adjust driving to road condition. See Index BAS malfunction. See Index ASR malfunction. See Index Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer system low. See Index BAS malfunction. See Index ESP malfunction. See Index Coolant level low. See Index ABS malfunction. See Index Engine oil level low. See Index Fasten seat belts. See Index Brake pads worn down. See Index SRS malfunct ion. See Inde x Brake fluid low (except Canada). Parking brake engaged. See Index Telescoping steeri ng co[...]

Catalytic Conv erter Your Mercedes-Ben z is eq uipped with monolithic ty pe catalytic converters, an i mportant element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achi eve subs tantial control of the polluta nts in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicl e in proper operating con dition by following o ur recommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Service B ooklet. Caution! To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, use on ly premium u nlead ed ga soline in this vehicle. Any noticeable irregularities in engi ne operation shou ld be rep aired promptly. Otherwise, exce ssive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causi ng it to overheat, which could start a fire. Warni[...]

Starting and Turning Off the Engine Before Starting Ensure that parking brake i s engaged and that selector lever is in position "P" or "N". Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2. The charge in dicator lamp sho uld come on. Starting Do not depress accele rato r. Brie fly turn electronic key in steering lock clo ckwise to the stop and release. The starter will engage until the engine i s running. If engine will not run, and the starting procedure stops, turn electronic key com pletely to the left and repe a t starting the engine. After several unsuccessful attempts, have the system che cked at the n earest authorized Merced e s-Benz dealer. Important! Due to t[...]

Driving Instructions Warning ! If you feel a sudden significant v ibration or ride disturbance, or you suspe ct th at possible damage to your vehicle has occurred, y ou should turn on the ha zard flashers, carefully slo w down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the roadway. Inspect the tires and under the vehicle for pos sible da mage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, hav e it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Be n z or tire dealer for repairs. Power Assistance Warning ! When the engine is not running, the brake an d st eering systems are without power assistance. Under these circumstances, a much greater effo rt is necess ary to stop or steer the vehicle. Bra[...]

Tires Tread we ar in dicators (TWI) are requi red by law. These indicators are locate d in six places on the tread circumference and b ecome visible at a depth of approximately1/16 in (1.5 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be repl ace d. The tread wear indicator a ppears as a solid band across the tread. Warning ! Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. As tread depth approaches 1 /16 in (1.5 mm), the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced. Depending upon the weather and/or road surface (conditions), the tire traction v aries widely. Specified tire pressures must be maintained. This ap plies particul arly if the tires are subjected to high loads [...]

Tire Speed Rating Model C 43 AMG only: This vehicle is factory equippe d with "Z"-rated tires. All other models: These vehicles are factory equipped with "H"-rated tires, which have a Europ ean spee d rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding the spe ed rating. Despit e the tire rating, local speed limits sh ould be obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds approp riate to prevailing condi tions. Warning ! Even when permitted by la w, never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximu m speed rating of the tires. Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire failure causing loss of vehicl[...]

Climate Control 1. Air volume control for center air outlets, turn wheel up to open. 2. Air volume control for side air outlet. To open side air outlet: Turn wheel to position 3. Center air outlets, adjustable 4. Side air outlet, adjustable 5. Windshield air outlet 6. Temperature selector, left side passenge r compartment 7. Temperature selector, right side passenger co mpa rtment 8. Air volume control switch 9. Air distribution control switch 10. Rear wind ow defros ter 11. Economy mode 12. Air recirculation, Residual engine heat utilization. (Model C 230 Kompressor) The system is always at operatio nal readiness, except when manually switched off. The climate control only operates with the[...]

Basic Setting - Heater Select temperature for each side of the passenger co mpartment. Select air volume with control switch, set at least to position 2 to prevent windows from fogging up. Set air distributio n control switch to position shown above. Turn side air outlets (4) to the detent position. Open center air outlets as desi red. Basic Setting - Air Conditioner Select temperature for each side of the passenger co mpartment. Select air volume with control switch, at least to position 1 to start the air conditioner. Set air distribution control switch to positio n Open center air outlets . Open left and right side air outlets . Special Settings (use only for short duration) Defrosting Se[...]

Defogging Windows Windows fogged up on inside Switch off economy mode Indicator lamp goes out. Switch off air recirculation . Indicator lamp goes out. Set air distribution control swit ch to po sition . Increase air volume with control switch. Close center air outlets. Turn wheels (2) to position to open left and right side air outlets (4). Adjust side air outlets up ward. Windshield fogged up on outside Switch on windshield wipers. Set air distribution contro l switch to po sition or Economy The function of this setting corresponds to the air con ditioning mo de. However, because the air conditioning compressor will not engage (fuel savin gs), it is not possible to air condition in this set[...]

Air Recirculation This mode can be selected to tempora rily reduce the entry of annoying odours or dust from vehicle's interior. Outside air is not supplied t o the ca r's interior. To select, press button. To canc el, press button again. The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air • after approx. 5 minutes at outside temperatu res below approx. 40°F (5°C), • after approx. 30 minutes, at outside tem peratures above approx. 40°F (5° C), • after approx. 5 minutes, if button is pressed. At hight ouside temperatures, the system automatically engages the recirculate d air mode for approx. 30 minutes, thereby increasing the cooli ng ca pacity perform[...]

Automatic Climate Control (Models C 280 and C43 AMG) The system is always at operational readine ss, except when manually switched off. The automatic climate control only operates with the engine running. The temperature selector should be left at the desired temperature setting. The temperature selected is rea ched as quickly as possible. The sy stem will not heat or cool any quicker by setting a higher or l owe r temperature. 1. Air volume control for center air outlet, turn wheel up to open 2. Air volume control for side air outlet. To open air outlets: Turn wheel to position 3. Center air outlets, adjustable 4. Side air outlets, adjustable 5. Display and Controls The automatic climate co[...]

Display and Controls Press to activate, indicator lamp is on while activated. Automatic mode Air recirculation Raise temperature Air distribution, manual Lower temperature Economy mode Defrost Air volume, manual Rear w indow def roster Residual engine heat utilization Basic Setting - Automati c Mode Press button for automatic mode. Simultaneously press both and button for temperature setting of 72°F. Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically. This setting can be used all year around. Economy The function of this setting corresponds to the automatic mode. However, beca use the air conditioning compressor will not engag e (fuel savings), it is not possible to air conditio n in [...]

Special Settings (use only for short durati on) Defogging Windows Switch off button. Press . butto n. Press button repeatedly un til air is directed upwa rd. Turn wheels (2) to position to open left and right air outlets (4). Adjust air outlets upward. Defrosting Turn wheels (2) to position to open left and right air outlets (4). Adjust air outlets upward. Press button. Maximum heat- ed and automatically controlled amount of air is directed to the windshield and side wind ows. Press button once again to return to previous setting. Rear Window Defroster Turn key in steering lock to position 2. To select, press button. To canc el, press button again. Note: Heavy accumulation of snow and ice sh[...]

Air Recirculation This mode can be selected to prevent an noying odour s or dust from entering the car's interio r. Outside air is not supplied t o the ca r's interior. To select, press button. To canc el, press button again. The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air • after approx. 5 minutes at outside temperatu res below approx. 40°F (5°C), • after approx. 30 minutes, at outside tem peratures above approx. 40°F (5° C), • after approx. 5 minutes, if button is pressed. Notes: If the windows should fog up from the inside, switch from recirculat ed air back to fresh air. At high outside temperatures, the system automatically engages the re circ[...]

Car Keys Included with your vehicle are: • 2 electronic main keys wit h integrate d radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus slide out and rem ovable mechanical key. • 1 electronic reserve key without remot e control functions, plus removable mechanical key. Warning ! When leaving the vehicle al ways remove th e electronic key from the steering lock, and Lock your vehicle. Do not leav e children unatt ended in the v ehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of v ehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury . Electronic main key with integrated ra dio frequency and infrared remote control, plus slide out and removable mech anical key. The remote contro[...]

Start Lock-Out Important ! Removing the electronic key from the steering lock ac tivates the start lock-out. The engi ne ca nnot be started. Inserting the electronic key in the steer ing lock dea ctivates the start lock-ou t. The engine cannot be started. Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock deactivates the start lo ck-o ut. Note: In case the engine cannot be started, the system i s not operational. Contact an authorized Mercede s-Benz dealer or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes.[...]

Central Locking Sy stem Radio Frequency and Infrared Remote Con trol The electronic main key has an integrat ed radio and infrar ed remote control. Du e to the extended operational range of the remote control, it could be possi ble to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehi cle by pressing the transmit button. A command received by the central locking system is ac knowledged by the function co ntrol lamp blinking once. The vehicle doors, trunk and fuel filler flap can be centrally lo cked and unlocked via remote control . Opening and closing the windows and sliding/pop-u p roof can only be done with the infrared portion of the remote control. Aim tran smitter eye (5) at a receiver (6 or 7) p[...]

Locking and Unlocking Unlocking: Press transmit button . All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unloc ked. The remote control can be programm ed for two kinds of unlocking methods (see below): Selective unlocking mode: Press transmit button once to unlock driver's door and fuel filler flap. Press transmit button twice to unlock doors, fuel filler flap, and trunk. Global unlocking mode: Press transmit button once to unlock doo rs, fuel filler flap, and trun k. Notes: If the trunk was previously locked se parately, it will remain locked (see Index). The pr esently active unlocking mode (selective or glob al) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle with th[...]

Opening the Trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft ( 1.8 m) is required to open th e trunk lid. Press transmit button until trunk lid is open. Important ! Do not place remote control in trunk sin ce trun k i s locked again when closing the lid. Note: If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will re main locked (see Index). Opening and Closing Windo ws and Sliding/Pop-Up Roof from Outside Aim transmitter eye (5) of remote control at door re ceivers (6 or 7). To open: Continue to press transmit button after unlocking car The windows and sliding/p op-up roof begin to open after app rox. 1 second. To interrupt openi ng procedure, release button. To close: Continue to press transmit [...]

Panic Button To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one second. The alarm will last for approximately 3 minutes in form of blinking exterior lamps, and an alarm will sound To deactivate press button (1) again, or i nse rt electronic key in steering lock. Note: For operation in the USA only: This devise complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rul es. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Th is device may not c ause har mful interference, and (2) th is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesi red operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equi pment . Mech[...]

Doors 1. Opening - pull handle 2. Unlocking 3. Locking 4. Individual door from inside: • Push lock button down to lock. • Pull lock button up to unlock. When you lock the car, all door lock buttons sho u ld move down. If any one stays up, the re sp ective door is not properly closed. You should then unl ock the car, open and reclose thi s doo r, and lock the vehicle again. Each individual door can be locked with door lo ck bu tton - the driver's door can only be locked when it is closed. If the car has previously been lock ed from the outsi de, o nly the door being opened from the inside will unlock, and the alarm will corne on. The remaining d oors, the trunk lid and fuel filler fl[...]

Central locking s witch 1. Locking 2. Unlocking The central locking switch is located in the center con s ole. The doors can only be locked with the cent ral lo cking switch, if the front doors are closed. If the car was previously locke d with the remote control or mecha nica l key, the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with the central locki ng switch. If the vehicle was previously locke d with the central locking switch, while in the sele ctive remote cont rol mode, only the door open ed from the inside is unlocked. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locki ng switch, while in the glob al remote control mode, the complete vehicle is unlocked wh en a front door is opened[...]

Trunk 0. Neutral position - push t o open 1. Unlocking 2. Locking (detent) 3. Separate locking of trunk - remove m ech anical key in this position. When the trunk is separately locked, it remains locked when ce ntrally unlocking the vehicle. To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, lock it separately. Leave only the electronic m ain key le ss its mechanical key with the vehicle. Notes: In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the trunk can be locked and unl ocked individually. To lock, turn mechanical key to position 2 or 3. To unlock and o pen the trunk lid, turn mechanical key to position 1, hold and push to open. If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, refe r t[...]

Power Windows and Sliding/Pop-Up Roof 1. Opening 2. Interrupting 3. Closing When locking doors or trunk, turn me cha nical key in door lock or tru nk lo ck to position 3 and hold. The windows and the slidin g/pop-up roof begin to cl ose automatically after approx imately 1 secon d. To interrupt the closing procedure, turn mechanical key to position 2. When unl ocking d oors or trunk, turn mechanical key in door lock or trunk lock to po sition 1 and hold. The windows and the sliding/pop-up roof begin to open a utomatically after approximately 1 second. To interrupt the opening procedure, turn mechanical key to positi on 2. Warning ! Never operate the windows or sliding/pop-up roof if there is[...]

Antitheft Alar m System 1. Indicator lamp in switch located in center c onsole The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disa rmed with the remote control or any of your vehicle's mechanical keys by locking or unlocking the d river's door or the trunk. A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is arme d. Operation Once the alarm system ha s been armed, the exterior vehicle la mps will flash and the horn will sound intermittently when someone: • opens a door, • opens the trunk, • opens the hood, • attempts to raise the vehicle. The alarm will last approximately 21/2 minutes in the form of blinking exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 se con ds. [...]

Tow-Away Protection 1. Press to switch off. 2. Indicator lamp The switch is located in the center con sole. Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior v ehicle lamps will flash an d an alarm will sound when some one attempts to raise the vehicle. The alar m will last approximately 21/2 minutes in the form of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seco nd s. The alarm will stay on even if the vehicle is immediately lowered. To prevent triggering the alarm, switch off the tow-away protection before towing the vehicle, or wh en parking on a surface subject to movement, suc h as a ferry or auto train. To do so, turn electronic key in steering lock to positi [...]

Seats, Front Warning ! Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Nev er ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the b elt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or ev en fa tal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt p rov ide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is property positioned on the body . Never place hands under seat or ne ar any moving parts while a seat is being adjust[...]

Manual Seat (Standard equipment on Model C 230 Kompresso r passenger side) We recommend to adjust the seat in the following order: 1. Seat height adjustment 2. Fore/aft adjustment 3. Seat cushion tilt 4. Backrest t ilt 5. Head restraint inclination 6. Head restraint height Fore/aft Adjustment Lift handle (2), slide seat to desired posit ion and allo w handle to reengage. Check for proper engag em ent before driving. Seat Height Adjustment Raise or lower lever (1). Th e seat will be raised or lowered one notch at a time. Allow lever to re-engage. Check for prop er eng agement before driving. Seat Cushion Tilt Turn handwheel (3) forward or ba ckward. Backrest Tilt Turn handwheel (4). Head Rest[...]

Multicontour Seat (optional) We recommend to adjust the multicontour seat in the followin g ord er: 1. Seat cushion depth 2. Backrest bottom 3. Backrest center 4. Side bolster adjustment Some models may be equipped with multicontou r seats. These sea t s have mova ble seat cushions, and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. The seat cushion movement and amou nt of backrest cushion heig ht and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators (1, 2 and 3) afte r turning the electronic key in steeri ng lock to position 2. The side bolsters of the backrest ca n be adjusted with rocker switch (4): • press down forward end-i ncrease si[...]

Heated Seats (optional) Heated Seats (optional) The front seat heater can be switche d on with the electronic key in steerin g lock positions 1 or 2. Press switch to turn on seat heater: 1. Normal seat heating mode. One indi cator lamp in t he switch lights up. 2. Rapid seat heating mod e. Both indica tor lamps in the switch light up. After approximately 5 minutes in the rapid seat heating mode, the seat heater automa t ically switches to normal operation and o nly one indi cator lamp will stay on. Turning off seat heater: If one indicator lamp is on, press up pe r half of switch. If both indicator lamps are on, press lower half of switch. If left on, the seatheater automatically turns off a[...]

Armrest (Rear Ben ch Se at) Pull down the armrest. For removal of rear seat cu shion, see Index. Cup Holder in Rear Bench Armrest Briefly press drawer and pull out to its detent. Caution ! Keep cup holder closed while travelling. Place only containe rs that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle maneuvers, espe cially ho t liquids. Adjusting Telescoping Steering Column (optional) Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the drive[...]

Cup Holder in Rear Bench Armrest Briefly press drawer and pull out to its detent. Caution ! Keep cup holder closed while travelling. Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. Do not fill containe rs to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle maneuvers, espe cially ho t liquids. Head Restraints, Rear Folding head restraint s backward (with engi ne running ): Press symbol-side of rocker switch to release the head rest raints. The head restraints will then fold backward for incre ased visibility. Placing head restraint s upright: Pull head restraint forward until it locks in position. Angle of head restraints: The head restraint angle can be adjuste d [...]

Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint Sy stem (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped wi th seat belts for all se ats, emergency tensioni ng ret ractors for the front seats, as well as front and side imp act ai rbag s and knee bolsters for driv er and front passe nger. Seat Belts Important ! Laws in most states and all Cana dian p rovinces require seat belt use. All states and province s require use of child restrain ts that compl y with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 All child restraint systems are de sig ned to be secure d in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap b elt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. For your safety and that of your pas[...]

Fastening of Seat Belts 1. Latch plate 2. Buckle 3. Release button Push latch plate (1) into buckle (2) until it clicks. Do not twist the belt. A twisted seat belt may cause injury. The lap belt should be positioned as low as po ssib le on your hips and not across the abdomen. Tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulde r portion up. The sh oulder portion of the seat belt must be pulled snug and checked for sn ugness immediately after engaging it. Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is located as cl ose as possible to the middle of your shoulder (it should not touch the neck). For this purpose, you can adjust the heig ht of the belt outlet. Three positions are available 4.[...]

Warning ! USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. • Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because sea t belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. "SRS" (driv er airbag, front passenger airbag, front door side impact airbags), "ETR" (seat b elt emergency tensioning retractors), and knee bolsters are impacts which exceed preset deploy ment thresholds. • Improperly positioned seat belts do not provide maximum protection and may cause serious injuries in case of an accident. • Never wear the shoulder belt under y our arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move too far fo[...]

BabySmart™ Airbag Deactiv ation System Special child seats, desi gned for use with the Mercedes-Ben z system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz deal er are required for use with the BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly insta lled, the passeng er front airba g will not deploy. The indicator lamp located on the center console will be illuminated, except with el ectronic key removed or in steering lock position 0. The system do es not de activate the door mounted side impact airbag. BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. Warning ! The BabySmart™ Airbag Deactivation System will ONLY work w ith a special seat designed to operat[...]

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The term Supplemental Restraint System mean s that airbag s are intended as a sup plement to seat belts. Airbags alone cannot protect as well as air bags plus seat belts in impacts for which the airbags were desi gned to operate, and do not afford a ny protectio n whatsoever in crashes fo r which the system is not designed to deploy. The SRS us es two crash severity levels (thresholds) to activate either the Emergency tensioning retra c tor (E TR) o r airbag or both. Activation depends on the direction and severity of the impact, exceedi ng th e threshold s and fastening of the seat belt. Seat belt fastened • first threshold exceeded: ETR activates • s[...]

Emergency Tensioning Retractor (E TR) The seat belts for the front seats are eq uippe d with emergency tensioning ret ractors. These tensioning retractors are lo cate d in each belt's inertia reel and become operationally ready with the electronic key in steerin g lock p osition 1 or 2. The emergency tensioning retractors are designed to activate only when the seat belts are fastened during frontal imp acts exceeding the first threshold of the SRS and in rear impacts exceeding a pre set secu rity level. They remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body restri cting its forwa rd movement as much as possible. In case s of other frontal imp[...]

Airbags 1. Driver airbag 2. Front passenger airbag 3. Side impact airbag The most effective occupant restraint system yet developed fo r use in productio n vehicles is the seat belt. In some cases, however, the protective effect of a seat belt can be further e nhanced by an airbag. The driver airbag is located in the steering wheel hub. The pa ssenger airbag is located in the dashboard ah ead of the passenger. The side impact airbags are located in the front doo rs. In conjunction with wearing the seat belts with emergency tensioning retractors, the airbags can pro v ide increa sed protection for the driver and passeng er in certain major frontal (for front airbags) and side imp act s (for s[...]

Important ! The "SRS" airbags are designed to activ ate only in certain frontal (front airbags ) impacts, or side (side airbags) impacts. Only during these ty pes of impacts, if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds, will they provide their supplemental protection. T he driv er and passenger should al ways wear the seat belts, otherwise it is not possible for the airb ags to provide their intended supplemental pro te ction. In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents without suffici ent fo rces, the airbag will not be activated. The driv er and passengers will then be protected by the fast[...]

When you sell the vehicle we st rongly u rge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an "SRS" by alerting him to the applicable section in the Owner' s Man ual.[...]

Infant and Child Restraint Systems We recommend that all infants and children be prop erly re strain ed at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except d river seat have special seat belt retractors for secu re fa stening of child restraints. To fasten a child res traint, use th is seat belt: Follow child restraint instru ctions for routing. Then pull shoulder belt out com pletely and let it retract. During the seat belt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indica te that the spec ial seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. Push down on child rest raint to take up any slack. To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retrac[...]

Enlarged Cargo (Option) 1. Locking handle, left backrest 2. Locking handle, right backre st 3. Indicator, right backrest lock, visible in unlocked position 4. Indicator, left backrest lock, not visible in locked position Split Folding Rear Seat Backrest On vehicles with optional split folding rear seat backrest you can f old down the two sections separately to enlarge the cargo area. Fold down: Pull locking handle and fold backrest forward. Set up: Pull backrest up until it locks in its upright position. Check for secure lo cking by pushi ng and pulling on the backrest. Warning ! Always lock backrest in its upright po sition when rear seat bench is occupied by passe ngers, cargo is being car[...]

Loading instructions (Vehicles with enlarged ca rgo area) The total load weight including vehicle occup ants and luggage/ carg o should not ex ceed the vehicl e ca pacity weight indicated on the certification tag which can be found on the left door pillar. The handling characte ristics of a fully loaded vehicle depend greatly on the load distribution. It is theref ore recommend ed to load the vehicle according to the illustrations shown, with the heaviest items bein g placed towards the front of the vehicle. Always place items being carried ag ainst front or rear seat backrest s, and fasten them as securely as po ssible. The heaviest portion of the cargo should alway s be ke pt as low as pos[...]

Cargo Tie-Do wn Rings (Vehicles with enlarged ca rgo area) 1. Ring Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all four ring s with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo. Shelf below Rear Window Warning! The shelf below the rear window should not be used to carry objects. This will avoid such objects from being thro wn about and injuring vehicle occup ants during an accident or sudden maneuver. The trunk is the preferr ed place to carry objects.[...]

Steering Lock 0 - The electronic key can be withdrawn in this positio n only. The steering is locked with the electro nic key removed from the steering lock. The electronic key an be re moved only with the selector lever in po sition "P" and the foot off the brake pedal. After removing the electronic key or with the electronic key in steerin g lock position 0, the selector lever is locked in position "P". 1 - Steering is unlocked. (If nece ssary, move stee rin g wheel s lightly to allow the electronic key to be turned clockwise to position 1.) Most electrical consumers can b e operated. For detailed information see respective subje cts. 2 - Driving position. 3 - Starting [...]

Combination Switch 1. Low beam (exterior lamp switch position ) 2. High beam (exterior lam p switch position ) 3. High beam flasher (hig h beam availa ble independent of exterior lamp switch position ) 4. Turn signals, right 5. Turn signals, left To signal minor directional chang es, such as chan ging lanes on a highway, move combin ation switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there. To operate the tu rn signals continuou sly, move the co mbination switch past the point of resistance (up or down). The switch is automat ically cancelled when the stee ring wheel is turned to a large enough degree. 6 Control for windshield wiper/washe r system: Push briefly for a single wipe without[...]

Windshield Washer Fluid Mixing Ratio For temperatures above freezing: MB Wind shi eld Washer Concentrate "S" and water 1 part "S" to 100 parts water (40 ml "S" to 1 gallon water). For temperatu re b elo w freezing: MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and commerci ally available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze 1 part "S" to 100 parts solvent (40 ml "S" to 1 gallon solvent). Windshield Wiper Smears If the windshield wiper smears the wind shield, even dur ing rain, activate the washer sy stem as often as necessary. The fluid in the wa sh er reservoir should be mixed in the corre ct ratio. Blocked Windshield Wiper If the [...]

Exterior Lamp Switch Off Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, instrum ent panel lamps) Canada only: When the engine is runni n g, the low beam is additionally switched on. Parking lamps plus low be am or hig h beam headlamps (combinatio n switch pushed forward). Standing lamps, right (turn left one stop). Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops). Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking la mps and/or low beam headla mps on. Rear fog lamp (pull out to 2nd detent) in addition to fog lamps. Yellow indicator lamp in lamp swit ch comes on. Standing Lamps When the vehicle is parked on the stre et the standing lamps (right or left side parking lamps) can [...]

Night Security Illumination When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior lamps on, they swit ch on again for added illumination for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door. The lamp-on time period can be changed at your Mercedes-Benz dealer. Inside Rear View Mirror Manually adjust the mirror. Use your inside mirror to determine the size and di stan ce of objects seen in the passenge r si de convex mirror. Antiglare Night Position With the electronic key in steering lock p osition 2, the mirror reflection brightne ss resp onds to changes in lig ht sensitivity. With gear selector lever in position "R", or with the interior lamp switched on, the mirro r bri gh[...]

Exterior Rear View Mirrors The switch is located on the cente r co nsole. Turn electronic key in steering lock to po sition 2. First select the mirror to be adjusted - press button: Left mirror Right mirror To adjust, toggle the switch forward, backward or to either si de. With the electron ic key in steering lock position 2, the driver's side mirror refle ction brightness respond s to changes in light sensitivity. With gea r selector lever in position "R", or with the interior lamp switched on, the driver's si de mirror brightn ess does not respond to change s in light sensitivity. Warning ! Exercise care when using the passenger-sid e mirror. The passenger-side exterior[...]

Ashtray s Center Console, Front To remove ashtray: Push sliding knob (1) toward the right to eject the insert. To install ashtray: Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage. By touching the top of the cover light ly, the ashtray opens automatically. Prior to removing the ashtray insert, move the gear selector lever t o position "N". Warning! Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Wi th the gear selector lever in position "N", turn off the engine and set the parking brake. Othe r wise the vehicle might move as a result of unintended contact with the gear selector lever. Center Console, Rear To remove ashtray: Push center bar down and pull ou[...]

Lighter Turn electronic key in steeri ng lock to po sition 1 or 2. Push in lighter (1); it will pop out automatically when h ot. Warning ! Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only . Note: The lighter socket can be used to accommodate ele ctrical accessories up to maximum 85 W Sun Visors Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare. If sunlight enters through a side wi ndow, disengag e visor from inner mounting and pivot to the side. Illuminated Vanity Mirrors With the visor engaged in its inner mounting, the lamp can b e switch ed on by opening the cover. Warning ! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. The lamp goes out au[...]

Interior Lighting 1. Door contact switch: Press once and interior lamps a re switched on wh e n opening a door. Interior lamps are swi tched on, and off (soft fade) delayed, when unlocking or lo cki ng the vehicle, or when opening or clo sing a door. However, there will be no (soft fade) delay when the electronic key is in steering lock position 2 Press again and interior lamps remai n switc hed off, even when centrally unl ocking or opening a door. 2. Press to switch interior and reading lamps o n or of f. 3. Press to switch rear passeng er compartment lamp on or off. 4. Press to switch reading lamp on or off. Parcel Net in Front Passenger Foot well A small convenience parcel net is located[...]

Storage Compartments and Cup holder Glove Box 1. Unlocking: Turn mech ani cal key to vertical position and remove. 2. Locking: Turn mechanical key to the right and re move. 3. Opening: Pull on handle. Caution ! Keep compartment lids closed. This will prevent sto red objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants durin g an accident and sudden maneuvres. Storage Compartments in Center Co nsole To open compartment in armrest: Lift lid with handle (4). To open compartment under arm rest: Lift lid with handle (5). To close: Lower lid until it engages in lock. Cupholder in Center Console To open cover: Touch top of cover (6) slightly. The cover opens a utomatically. To open cup ho[...]

Sliding/Pop-Up Roof (optional) 1. to slide roof open 2. to slide roof closed 3. to raise roof at rear 4. to lower roof at rear Turn electronic key in steeri ng lock to po si tion 1 or 2. The switch is illuminated when the exterior lamps are switched on (except standi ng lamps). With the roof closed or tilted open, a screen can be slid into the roof openin g to guard a gainst sun rays. When sliding the roof open, the screen will also retract. Warning ! When closing the sliding/ pop-up roo f, be sure th at th ere is no clanger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. The closing procedu re can be immediately reversed by either moving the s witch in direction (1) or (3), turning the me [...]

Power Windows on center console, front Switches for: 1. left, front 2. left, rear 3. right, front 4. right, rear 5. switch for rear door window override 6. individual switches (rear doors) in rear doors i n rear doors Turn electronic key in steeri ng lock to po sition 1 or 2. Press switch in to resistance point: to open to close Release switch when window is in desi red position. Express Opening and Closing Press switch or past resistance point and release - windo w opens or closes completely. To interrupt procedure, briefly press or If the upward movement of the window is blocked duri ng the clo sing procedure, the window will stop during the last few inch es before closure and open slightl[...]

Instrument Lamps Press + or - button to vary intensity of instrument lamps. Display illumination The display for temperature, odometer, oil level indicator, FSS indicator and cl o ck is illuminated briefly when opening the driver door. The display illumination brig htness responds automatica lly according to changes in the surrounding light sensitivity. To briefly illuminate the display (with elec tronic key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1), pressbutton O , + , - , h or m . Trip Odometer • To reset: • Press button O once and hold (with display illuminated). • Press button O twice and hold (with display not illuminated). Clock Adjusting clock (display illumi nated): Press bu[...]

Trunk Lid Release S witch The switch is located on the center co nsole. A minimum height cle arance of 5.9 ft (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. To open the trunk, the vehi cle must be p arked an d unl ocked. Pull up on switch until trunk lid is open. The indicator lamp remains on with trun k lid open. Notes: With vehicle centrally locked, the trunk can also be o pene d by using the remote control. Press button. The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch when pr eviously locked separately with the mechanical key. To open, refer to Trunk, separately locked (in Index ).[...]

Garage Door Opener 1. Integrated remote control transmitter 2. Portable remote control transmitter Warning ! When programming a garage door opener, the door mov es up or do wn. When programming or operating the remote control make sure there is no possib ility of anyone being harmed by the moving door. The built-in remote control i s capable of operating up to three sepa rately controlled objects. Notes: Certain types of garage door opene rs are incompatible wi th the integrated open er. If you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter, conta ct your autho riz ed Merced e s-Benz dealer or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the U.S.A. only) at 1-800 -F OR-[...]

Operation of remote control: 1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. 2. Select and press the appropriate butto n to activate the remote controlled device. The integrated remote control transmitter continues to send the s ignal as long as the button is pressed - up to 20 se conds. Erasing the integrated remote con trol memory: 1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. 2. Simultaneously holding down _ left and right sid e buttons for approximately 20 seconds, or until the control light blinks rapidly, will erase the codes of all three channels.[...]

Cellular Telephone The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellula r tel ephon e. For furthe r information and installation co ntact your authorized Mercedes-Benz deal er. Warning ! Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the driv er should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop the vehicle in a safe loca tion befo re answering or placing a call.[...]

Drinking and Driving Warning ! Drinking and driving can be a very dangerous combination. Ev en a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions and judgement. The possibility of a serious or ev en fatal accident is sharply increased when you drink and drive. Please don't drink and driv e or allow anyone to drive after drinking. Parking Brake To engage, firmly depress parking brake pedal. When the electro nic key is in steering lock position 2, the b rake warning lamp in the instrument cluster sho uld come on brightly. To release the parking brake, pull handle on instrument panel. The brake warning lamp in the instrume nt cluster should go out. A warning sounds, i[...]

Automatic Transmission The automatic transmissi on selects in dividual gears automatically, dependent upon • Selector lever position • Program mode selector • Accelerator position • Vehicle speed The gear shifting is process is continuously adapted, depen dent on the driving style, the dr iving situation and the road characteri stics. Important ! When parking the car or before workin g on the vehicle with the engine running, firmly depre s s the pa rking brake pedal and shift the selector lever into "P". Driving The selector lever is autom atically locke d while in position "P". To move the selector lever out of position "P", the service brake pedal must[...]

Important ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other rea son with selector lever in "N" can result in transmissi on damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Wa rranty. D - The transmission automatically upshifts throug h 5th gear. Position "D" provides optimum driving chara cteri stics under all normal operating conditions. 4 - Upshift through 4th gear only. Suitable for performance driving. To shift from position "D" to "4", push selector lever to the left. 3 - Upshift through 3rd gear only. Suitable for moderately steep hill s. Since the transmission does not shift hi gher than 3 rd g ear, this gear selection will allow use of th[...]

Program Mode Selector Switch The transmission is provid ed with a sele ctor switch fo r Standard "S" and Winter/Wet (snow and ice) " W" program modes. Important ! Always be certain of the program mode se lected since the vehicle driving characte ristics cha nge with the selection of the program mode. S - Standard mode Press swit ch on symbol "S". Use this mode for all regular driving. The vehicl e start s out in 1st gear. Accelerator Operation: Fast on = depressing the accelerator pedal q uickl y (not into kickdown position) while driving continuousl y, rather than depressing the accelerator pedal in the usua l manner, will cause the automatic transmission to sh[...]

Cruise Control Cruise Control Any given speed above approximately 25 mph (4 0 km /h) can be maintained with the cruise con trol by operating the lever. 1. Accelerate and set: Lift lever briefly to set speed. Hold lever up to accelerate. 2. Decelerate and set: Depress lever briefly to set sp eed. Hold lever down to decelerate. Normally the vehicle is accelerated t o the desi red speed with the accelerator. Speed is set by briefly pushing the lever to position 1 or 2. The accelerator can be released. The speed can be incre ased (e.g. for passing) by using the accelerator. After the accelerato r is released, the previously set speed will be resumed automatically. If a set speed is to be increas[...]

Charge Indicator Lamp Should the charge indicator lamp fail to come on prior to star ting when the electronic key is in steering lock p osition 2 or should it fail to go out after starting or during ope rati on, this indicates a fault which must be re paire d at an authorized Mercedes-Benz deal er imm ediately. If the charge indicator lamp comes on while the engi ne is ru nning, this may indicate that the poly-V-belt has broken. Should this condition occur, the poly-V-bel t must be repla ced b efore contin uing to operate the vehicle. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Do not continue to drive the vehicle with the ch[...]

Engine Oil Consumption Engine oil consumption checks sho uld only be made after t he break-in peri od. During the breaking period, highe r oil consumption may be noticed and is normal. Frequen t driving at high engine speeds results in increa sed consumption. Fuel Reserve and Fuel Cap Placement Warning La mp With the electronic key in steering lock p osition 2, the fuel reserve warning lamp comes on. It sho uld go o ut immediately when the engine is runnin g . If the warning lamp does not go out after starting the engine, or if it comes on while driving, it indicates that the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity of approximately 2.1 gal (8 liters). The warning lamp blin ks when the fue[...]

Outside Temperature Indicator The temperature sensor is locate d in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This mean s that the accuracy of the disp layed temperature can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer placed next, to the sensor, not by comparison to external di splay s (e.g. bank signs etc.). Adaptation to ambient temperature take s pla ce in steps and depends on the prev ailing driving conditions (stop-and- go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of temperature cha nge. Warning ! The outside temperature indicator is not desig ned to serve as an Ice-Warning Dev ice and is therefore un[...]

Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp With the electronic key in steering lock p osition 2, the warning lamp comes on. It should go out when the engine is running. If the warning la mp does not go o ut after starting the engine, or if it comes on while driving, the n the cool ant level has dropped below the required le vel. If no leaks are n oticeable and the engine temperature does not increa se, continue to driv e to the nearest service station and have co ola nt added to the coolant system (see Index). The low engine coolant level warni ng light should not be ignored. Extended driv ing with the light illuminated may cause serious engi ne damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Wa [...]

Exterior Lamp Failure indicator Lamp With the electronic key in steerin g lock p osition 2, an ex terior lamp comes on. It should go out when the en gine is running. If the warning lamp doe s not go out after starting the engine, or if it comes on while driving, this lamp indicates a failure in the parking lamp, taillamp, stop la mp, or low be am headlamp. If an exterior lamp fails, the indicator lamp will come on only when that lamp is switched on. If a brake lamp fails, the lamp failure indicator will come on when applying the brake and stay on until the engine is turned off. Note: If additional lighting equipment is installed (e.g. auxiliary headl amps etc.) be ce rtain to connect into th[...]

Flexible Service System (FSS) The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is dire ctly related to the operating condition s of the vehicle. The symbol or appears in the main odometer field prior to the next suggested service. Depen ding on o perating conditions throughout the year, the next serv ice is calculate d and d isplayed in days or distance remaining. The message is displayed for approx. 10 seconds when turn ing the electronic key in steerin g lock to position 2, or while driving when reachin g the service warning thre shold. It can be can celled manually by pressing butt on 0 . Once the suggested term has pa ssed, th e message plus symbol or , preceded by a - (minus symbol) bli[...]

Antilock Brake Sy stem (ABS) Important ! The ABS improves steering control of the vehicle during braking maneuvers. Do not pump the brake pedal, rather use firm, steady brake pedal pressure. Pu mping the brake pedal defeats the pur pose for ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness. The ABS prevents the wheels from locking up above a vehicl e speed of approx imately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of road surface conditions. At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can b e felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation. On slippery road surfaces,[...]

Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning ! BAS cannot prevent the natur al laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase bra king efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afford ed. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including tho se resultin g from excessive speed in turns, follo wing another vehicle too closely , or aquaplaning. Only a saf e, attentiv e, and skillful driv er can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS equipped car must never be exploited in a reckless or dangero us manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. The Brake Assist System is designed to maximize the vehicle&ap[...]

Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) The acceleration slip regulation will engage at all vehicle s peeds, if one or both drive wh eels begin to lose traction and spin in acceleration. While engaged, the yellow warni ng lamp in the speed ometer dial flashes. With the acceleration slip regulation enga ged, the brake is applied to the spinning drive wheel until sli p is brought under control. If both drive wheels spin, the brake is appli ed to both drive wheels and simultaneously , engine torque is limited, to improve the vehicle's driving stability. As traction on the road su rface increases, thus allowing acceleration without slip, the allowable engine torque also increases again and the b[...]

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (optional) The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of the vehicle under any driving condition. Over/understeering of the vehicle i s co u nteracted by applying brakes to the appropriate whe el to create a counterpointing vehicle movement. The ESP warning lamp, located in the s peedometer dial, starts to flash. Important ! If the ESP warning lamp flashes, adapt your spee d and driving to the prevailing road conditio ns. Caution ! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (see To wing the vehicle in Index), t he engine must be shut off (electronic key in st eering lock position 0 or 1). Otherwise, t he ESP will immediately[...]

Important ! If the ESP warning lamp flashes: • during take-off, apply as little throttle as possible, • while driving, ease up on the accelerator.[...]

Emission Control Certain systems of the engine se rve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gase s within permi ssible limits required by law. These systems, of co urse, will function properly only when maintained strictly according to factory specifications. Any adjustments on the engine sho uld, ther efore, be carried out only by qualified Mercedes-Benz authorized dealer technicia ns. Engine adjustments sh ould not be altered in any way. Moreover, the specifi ed se rvice jobs must be carried out regularly a ccording to Merce des -Benz servicing re quirements. For details refe r to the Service Booklet. Warning ! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to y our health. All exhaust gas c[...]

Winter Driving Have your car winterized at your authori zed Merc edes-Benz dealer before the onset of winter. • Change the engine oil if the engine contains a n oil which is not approved for winter ope ratio n. For viscosity (SAE/CCMC cl ass) and filling quantity, see C apacities: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. in Index. • Check engine coolant anticorr osion/a nt ifreeze conc entration. • Additive for the windshield washer and headl amp cleanin g syste m: Add MB Concentrate "S" to a premixed windshield washer solvent/ant ifreeze which is formulated for bel ow free zing temperatures (see Index). • Test battery: Battery capacity drops with dec reasing ambient temperature. A[...]

Hood To open: To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the dri v er's side of the instrument panel. At the same time handle (2) will extend out of the radiator grill (it may be necessary to lift the hood up slightly). Caution ! To avoid damage to the windshield wipe r or ho od, open the hood only with wiper in the parked position. Pull handle (2) completely out of radiator grill a nd op en hood (do not pull up on handle). To close: Lower hood and let it drop into lock from a height of approx. 1 ft. (30 cm), assisting with hands pl aced flat on edges of hood (3). To avoid hood damage, if hood is not fully cl osed, repea t closin g procedure. Do not push down o n hood to attempt t[...]

Example Checking Coolant Level To check the coolant level, the vehicle m ust be parked on level ground and the engine stoppe d. Check coolant level only when coolant is col d. The coolant level should reach the black top pa rt of the reservoir. Adding Coolant If coolant has to be added, a 50/50 mixture of water and MB anticorrosion/antifreeze shoul d be added. The drain plugs for the cooling system are locate d on th e right side of the engine block and at the bottom of the radiator. Anticorrosion/antifreeze, see Cool ants in Index. Warning! In order to avoid possibly serious burns or injury: •Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking fro [...]

Checking Engine Oil Level Example 1. Oil dipstick 2. Oil filler cap To check the engine oil level, park vehi cl e on level gro und, with engine at normal oper ational temperature. Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan. Oil Dipstick: Wipe oil dipstick clea n prio r to checking the engine oil level. Fully insert dipstick i n tube, and remove after three seconds to obtain accurat e reading. Oil level must be between the lower (min) and upp er (m ax) mark of the dipstick. Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marki n g level is approximately 2.1 US qt (2.0 I). Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must[...]

Odometer Display Field (Models C 280 and C 43 AMG) Turn electronic key in steering lock to po sition 2 and wait until the symbols and appears in the odometer display field. Within 1 second pre ss button 0 twice. The following messages ar e available: "OK" "-1.0 Q" (Canada: -1.0 L) "-1.5 Q" (Canada: -1.5L) "-2.0 Q" (Canada: -2.0 L) If the message "-2.0 Q" (Canada: -2.0 L) blinks and a signal sounds, add oil to upper (max) mark of the dip stick. "HI" The message "Hi" blinks and a signal sound s. Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be drained or siphone d. It could ca us e damage to engine and catalytic converter n[...]

Trunk Lamp If the trunk is to remain open for a long period of time, the trunk lamp can be switche d off by pulling out the plunger in the switch (arrow). This prevents t he vehicle battery from being discharged. When the trunk lid is closed, the switch will reset and turn on the lamp next time the lid is opened. Stowing Things in the Vehicle Warning ! To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuv er, exercise care when sto wing things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf belo w the rear window.[...]

First Aid Kit 1. Opening lid The first aid kit is stored in the shelf below the rea r wi ndo w. Spare Wheel, Vehicle Tools, Storage Compartment 1. Trunk floor 2. Handle 3. Luggage bowl 4. Vehicle tools 5. Tab Lift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edg e of the trunk. To remove spare tire: Turn lugg age bo wl counterclockwise and remove. To store spa re tire: Place spar e tire in wheel well and secure it with lugga ge bowl. Turn luggage bowl clockwi se to its stop. The tab must point toward front of vehicle. Note: Always lower trunk floor bef ore cl osing trunk lid .[...]

Vehicle Jack 1. Jack arm 2. Jack base See illustration for proper storage of jack. Before stori ng the jack on the felt in the spare wheel well, the jack arm must be lowered almost to the base of the jack. Warning ! The jack is designed exclusiv ely for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jac k only to lift the vehicle during a w heel change. Never get beneath the v ehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from th e area under the lifted vehicle. Al ways firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack. Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is rais[...]

Wheels Replace rims or tires with the same de signation, manufa cturer and type as shown on the origi nal part. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz deal er for further information. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz deal er for information on tested and recommende d rims and tires for summe r and wi nter o peration. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase. Tire Replacement Front tires should be replaced in sets. Rims and tires must be of th e correct size and type. For dimensions, see "Technical Data". We recommend that you break in new ti res for a pprox. 60 miles (100 km) at moderate speed. It is imperative that the wheel mounting bolt s be fastened to a tigh[...]

Spare Wheel for Model C 43 AM G The spare wheel rim size i s 7 1 / 2 J x 17 H2 In the case of a flat tire or breakdown, you may temporarily use a 7 1 / 2 J x 17 H 2 instead of the 8 1 / 2 J x 17 H 2 wheel rim on the rear axle, when obse rving the follo wing restrictions: • Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). • Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the fl at tire repaired or replaced as appropri ate. For additional information, refer to "Technical Data". Warning ! The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a mounted spare wheel. The spare wheel should on[...]

Changing Wheels Move vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance f rom the road way. 1 . Set parking brake and turn on hazard warning flasher. 2 . Move selector lever to position "P" and turn off engine. 3 . Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel cho c ks (not supplied with vehicle) or sizable wood block or stone. Whe n cha nging a wheel on a hill, place chocks on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the other axle. On a level road, place one chock in front of and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed. 4 . Using the wrench, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts. 5 . Remove the protective cover from the [...]

Tire Inflation Pressure A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire inflation pres sures spe cified for Mercedes-Benz recom mended tires as well as for the varying operating conditions. Important ! Tire pressure changes by approx. 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) p er 18°F (10°C) of air temperature chang e. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure insid e a garage - e specially in the winter. Example: If garage temperature = approx. +68 °F (+20 °C) and ambient te mperature = approx. +32°F (0 °C) then the adjusted air pressure = specified air pressure +3 p si (+0.2 ba r). Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values o ffering high driving comfort. Incre ased inflation pressures fo r[...]

Exterior Lamps Headlamp Adjustment Correct headlamp adjustment is extrem ely important. Che ck and readjust headlamps at regul ar intervals and when a bulb has been replace d. Headlamp Assembly 1. Cover for low beam headlamp bul b, fog lamp, and level for vertical adjustment 2. Latch for cover (1) 3. Cover for high beam headlamp b ulb 4. Clamp for cover (3) 5. Headlamp vertical adjus tment scre w 6. Headlamp horizontal adjustment scre w 7. Scale for horizontal adjustment 8. Electrical connector for low be am headlamp bulb 9. Electrical connector for fog lamp bulb 10. Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb Replacing Bulb: To prevent a possible electrical sho rt circuit, switch off l[...]

Bulb for High Beam H1 (55 W) Open hood. Move retaining clamps (4) aside and re move cover (3). Pu ll off electrical connector (10). Unhook clampi ng ring and pull out bulb together with clamping ring. Rem ove bulb. Insert new bulb (seating properly in cutouts of bulb socket), mount clamping ring. Rein stall and push electr ical connector on securel y . Reinstall cover and fasten with retaining clamp (4). Turn Signal, Parking, Side Marker and Standing Lamp (2357 NA [28.5/8.3 W/30/2.2 cp bulb]) Open hood. Squeeze latch (1) together and lift complete lamp assemb ly out to front of vehicl e. Twist bulb socket (2) counterclockwise and pull out. Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise a nd re[...]

Adjusting Headlamp Aim (Halogen) Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. To check and readjust a headlamp follow steps 1 through 7. Please note: • Horizontal aim will change and must be corrected as described below, whenever a vertical adjustment is made. • Low beam adjustments simultaneously aim the high beam and fog lamp. • Vehicle should have a normal trunk load. 1. Park vehicle on level surface approximately 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a vertical test screen or wall. The centerline of the vehicle must be at a 90° angle to the test screen. 2. (low beams on): Using a carpenter's level, align and mark a ve rtical centerline (8) on the test screen using the vertex of the angl[...]

Adjusting Headlamp Aim (Xenon) Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. To check and readjust a headlamp, follow steps 1 through 5. Please note: • Low beam adjustments simultaneously aim the high beam and fog lamp. • Vehicle should have a normal trunk load. • Vertical aim adjustments change horizontal aim. 1. Park vehicle on level surface approximately 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a vertical test screen or wall. The centerli ne of the vehicle must be at a 90° angle to the test screen. 2. (Low beams on): Using a carpenter's level, align and mark a vertical centerline (8) on the test screen using t he vertex of the angle formed in each beam image. As a check, the distance between[...]

Taillamp Assemblies 1. Stop lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 2. Turn signal lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 3. Backup lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 4. Tail, parking, side marke r and st anding lamp (5 W/4 cp bulb) 5. Passenger side: Tail and parking lamp (21/4W bulb) Driver's side: Tail, parking and rear fog lamp (21/4 bulb) To replace bulbs: From inside trunk, open locks and swin g open lamp cover. Turn locking lever on lamp to horizontal positio n and remove bulb carrier. Push down on bulb to be changed, twist counte rclockwise and remove.[...]

Battery Warning ! Failure to follow these instructions can result in sev ere injury or death. Nev er lean over batteries while connecting, you might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary. A battery will also produ ce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosiv e. Keep flames or sparks away from ba ttery , avoid im proper connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.. Important ! Battery maintenance information: The battery is located in the trunk under the trunk floor. The fluid level must be checked at every A and B[...]

Fuses 1. Main fuse box in engine compartment 2. Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 3. Auxiliary fuse in trunk 4. Auxiliary fuse in engine compartment Before replacing a blown fuse, determin e the cau se of the short circuit. Spare fuses are supplied inside the main fuse box. Observe amperage and color of fuse. To gain a ccess to t he main fuse box (1), pre ss clamp (arrow) , lift the fuse box cover up and remove it. A special fuse puller com es with the vehicle tools. Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to repair o r bridg e a blo wn fuse . After replacing a blown fuse, close fuse box cover. To close the main fuse box, engage cover at the rear a nd secure with clamp.[...]

Jump Starting Warning ! Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electroni c components, and can lead to a battery explosion and sev ere injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, you might get injure d. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with ey es, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and very explosiv e. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.. Read all instruc tions before proceeding. If the batt[...]

Towing the Vehicle Warning! Prior to towing the vehicle with all w heels on the ground, make certain that the electronic key is in steering lock position 2. If the electronic key is left in the steering lock position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the lock. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove electronic key from steeri ng lock and reinsert. Important ! When towing the vehicle, please, note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the elec tronic key inn steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or m[...]

Caution ! Vehicles with Acceleration Slip Regulation (AS R) If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the engi ne must be shut off (electroni c key in steering lock position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ASR will immediately be engaged an d will a pply the rear wheel brakes. Caution ! Vehicles with Electronic Stability System (ESP) If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the engi ne must be shut off (elect ronic key in steering lock p osition 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes.[...]

Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle Warning ! Many cleaning products can be ha zar dous. Some are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow the instructions on the particula r container. Al ways open your car's doors or windows when cleaning the inside. Never use fluids or solv ents that are not designed for cleaning your car. In operation, your vehicle is subjected to varying external influences which, if gone un checked, can attack the paintwork as well as the und erbody and cause lasting damage. Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying climatic condition s, but also by air pollution, road salt, tar, gravel and stone chippi ng. Grease and oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid[...]

Wiper Blade Clean the wiper blade rubb er with a clean cloth and detergent solut ion. Replace blade twice a year; once before and once after winter. Headlamp Cleaning Sy stem The condition of the wiper blades is imp ortant fo r satisfactory clea ning of the he adlamp lenses. We therefore recommend that the blades be insp ecte d regul arly. Replace damaged wi per bl ades. Paintwork. Painted Body Components Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be a ppli ed when water drops on the paint surface do not "bead up"; normally in 3 to 5 months, depending on climate and washing detergent used. Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Clean er should be ap plied if paint surface shows signs of dirt e[...]

Upholstery Using aftermarket seat co vers o r wearing clothing that have the tenden cy to give off colorin g (e.g. when wet etc.) may cause t he uph olstery to become permanently discolored. By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover, contac t-discoloration will be prevented. Leather Upholstery Wipe leather upholstery wit h a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or cle an with Mercedes-Benz a pprove d Leather Care. Exercise part icular care when cl eaning perforated leather a s its underside should not become wet. MB Tex Upholstery Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure. Instrument Cluster Use a gentle dish-washing detergent or mi[...]

Electronic Main Key Remote Control 1. Transmit buttons 2. Lamp for battery check and function control Checking Batteries: If one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the function contro l lamp briefly illuminates - indicati ng that the batteries are in order.Change batteries if the funct i on control lamp does not light up briefly. Changing Batteries: Move lock (1) in direction of right arrow and slid e out mechanical key (2, left arrow). Insert m ech anical key (2) in side opening (3) to open la tch. Press briefly (do not use key as lever) to release battery comp artment. Remove mechanical key. Lift battery compartment (4) slightly in direction of arrow (5 ) and re move in direction of arrow[...]

Front Head Restraints Warning ! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restr aints. Ad just head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are inten ded to help r educe injuries during an accident. For positioning of head rest raints refer to sections Ma nual Seats, Power Seats, and Head Restraints, Rea r in Index. Power seats Removal: Push button (1) up to bring the head rest raint to its highest position. Pull out head restraint co mpletely with both hands. Installation: Push button (1) up for app roximat ely 5 seconds. Insert head restraint and push it down to the [...]

Rear Seat Cushion Removal: Push in locking tabs (on left and right si de of seat) and pull up seat at the front. Installation: Slide rea r ed ge of cushion under the backre st. Push front of cushion down until it locks in place. Caution! Watch out for sharp edges when removing or installing the rear seat cushion, a nd make sure that it is securely locked in place again, to prevent personal injury. Emergency Operation of Sliding/Pop-Up Roof The sliding/pop-up roof ca n be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur. The sliding/pop-up roof dri ve is located behind the le ns of the left interior lamp between the sun visors. 1. Pry off lens (1) by using a screw driver. 2. O[...]

Replacing Wiper Blade Insert For safety reasons, remove electroni c key from steering lo ck before repla cin g the wipe r blade, otherwise th e motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury. Notes: Do not open engine hood with wip er a rm folded forward. Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be scratched or bro ken. Make certain that the wiper blade is prope rly installed. An improperly installed blade may cau se wi ndshield damage. Removal: Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety tab down (1), push wiper blade downward (2) and remove. Place wiper blade on firm suppo rt. Slide (direction of arrow) the wiper blade insert out of the[...]

Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap The manual release knob is located behind the right side trun k pan el and felt pad. In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob while simultaneou sly opening the fuel filler flap. Roof Rack Use only those roof racks appr oved by Mercedes-Benz to avoid da mage to the vehicl e. Follow manufacturer's in stallation instruction s. Mount supports only between markings on border of roof which are visible when doors a re opened.[...]

Layout of Poly -V-belt Drive The engine is equipped with two poly-V-belts. For dimensions of the poly -V-belt s, see Technical Data in Index. C 230 Kompressor Routing, Belt I 1. Crankshaft 2. Air conditioner compressor 3. Power steering pump 4. Coolant pump 5. Idler pulley C 230 Kompressor Routing, Belt II 6. Generator (alternator) 7. Idler pulley 8. Idler pulley 9. Supercharger C 230 Kompressor Routings combined, Belts I and II[...]

Spare Parts Service C 280, C 43 AMG 1. Automatic belt tensioner 2. Crankshaft: 3. Air conditioner compressor 4. Generator (alternator) 5. Idler pulley 6. Power steering pump 7. Coolant pump, fan For dimensions of the poly -V-belt, see Technical Da ta in Index. Spare Parts Service All authorized Mercedes-Benz d ealers maintain a stock of original spare pa rts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts di strib ution centers provide quick and reliabl e pa rts service. More than 300,000 different spare parts, for other Merced es-Be nz models, are available. Mercedes-Benz original sp are parts are subj ecte d to t he most stringent quality inspections. Eac[...]

Identification Labels When ordering spa re parts, please specif y vehicle identification and engine numbers. 1. Certification Label 2. Vehicle Identification No. (VIN) 3. VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield ) 4. Engine No. C 230 Kompressor, rear left, C 280, rear right, C 43 AMG, rear right 5. Body No. and Paintwork No. 6. Emission Control Label 7. Information Label California version Vacuum line routing for emission control syst em[...]

Warranty Cov erage Your car is covered under the term s of the "war ranties" printed in the Own er' s Service and Warranty Information booklet and your a uthori z ed Mercedes-Benz dealer will exchang e or repair any defective part s in accordan ce wi th the terms of the following warranties: 1. New vehicle limited warranty 2. Emission systems warranty 3. Emission performance warranty 4. California and Massachusetts e mission control system s warranty. Loss of Owner's Service and Warran t y Information Booklet Should you lose your Owner's Service a nd Warr anty Information booklet, have your auth ori zed Mercedes-Benz dealer arrange for a re placement. It will be mail[...]

Technical Data C 230 KOMPRESSOR Model C 230 KOMMPRESSOR (202 024) 1 Rims - Tires (except Spo rt Package) Engine 111 Rims (light alloy rims) 7J x 15 H 2 Mode of operation 4-stroke engi ne, gasoline injection Wheel offset 1.46 in (37 mm) No. of cylinders 4 All season tires:; Radial-ply tires 205/60R 15 91 H Bore 3.58 in (90.90 mm) Winter tires; Radial-ply tires 205/60 R 15 91 T M+S Stroke 3.48 in (88.40 mm) C 230 KOMMPRESSOR - Canada on ly (ikl.spare wheel) Total piston displacem en 140.8 cu.in. (2295 cm 3 ) Rims (steel rims) Wheel offset 6 1 /2J x 15 H 2 1.46 in (37 mm) Compression ratio 8.8:1 All season;R adial- ply tires Winter tires;Radial-ply tires 195/65 R 15 91 H S Output acc. to SAE J [...]

Technical Data C 280 Model C 280 (202 029) 1 Rims - Tires (except Sport Packag e) Engine 112 Rims (light alloy rims) 7J x 15 H 2 Mode of operation 4-stroke engi ne, gasoline injection Wheel offset 1.46 in (37 mm) No. of cylinders 6 All season tires; Radial-ply tires 205/60R 15 91 H Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) Winter tires; Radial-ply tires 205/60 R 15 91 T M+S Stroke 2.89 in (73.50 mm) Weights See certification tag Total piston displacemen 170.8 cu.in. (2799cm 3 ) Roof load max. 220 lb(100 kg) Compression ratio 10.1 Trunk load max. 220 lb(100 kg) Output acc. to SAE J 1349 194 hp/5800 rpm (145 kW/5800 rpm) Rims All season Tires ( Sport Package) Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 195 ft.lb./3000 rp[...]

Technical Data C 43 AMG Model C 43 AMG (202 033) 1 Rims and All season Tires Engine 113 Rims 2 Front axle AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 7 1 /2J x 17 H 2 1.38 in (35 mm) Mode of operation 4-stroke engi ne, gasoline injection Rear axle AMG light alloy rims Wheel offset 8 1 /2J x 17 H 2 1.18 in (30 mm) No. of cylinders 8 All season tires: Radial-ply tires Front axle Rear axe 225/45 ZR 17 3 245/40 ZR 17 3 Bore 3.54 in 89.90 mm) Rims and Winter Tires Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) Rims 2 AMG light alloy rims 7 1 /2J x 17 H 2 Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) Radial-ply tires or 215/45 R 17 H M + S 225/45 R 17 H M + S 3 Spare Wheel Rims 2 AMG light alloy rims 7 1 /2J x 17 H 2 Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm[...]

Weights See certification tag Tra ck, rear 58.2 in (1478mm) Roof load max. 220 lb(100 kg) Trunk load max. 220 lb(100 kg) 1 The quoted data appl y only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for the correspon-ding dat a of ali special bodies and special equipment, 2 Use correct wheel bolts. 3. Must not be used with snow chains.[...]

Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. - Capacities Vehicle component s and their respective lubricants m u st match Therefore use only brands tested an d recommended by us. Please refer to the Factory Approv ed Service Products p amphlet, or in quire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz deal er. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc Engine with oil filter C 230 Konpressor 6.1US qt (5.8 l) C 280 8.5US qt 8.0 l) C 43 AMG 7.9US qt 7.5 l) Recommended engine oils Automatic tra nsmi ssion C 230 Kompressor 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) C 280 8.5 US qt (7.5 l) C 43 AMG 9.6 US qt (9.1 l) Automatic transmission fluid Rear axle C 230 Kompressor C 280 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) C 43 AMG 1.4 US qt(1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAL [...]

Engine Oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, us e only engine oils recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on recommen ded b rands is available at your authorized Mercedes-Ben z dealer. Please follow service Boo klet recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could re sult in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Li mited Warranty. Engine Oil Additives Do not blend oil additives with engine oi l. They may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunctions resulting from b lending oil additives are not covered by t he Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Air Conditioner Refriger ant R-134a (HFC) refrig erant an[...]

Premium Unleaded Gasoline Caution ! To maintain the engine's d urability and performance, premium unl eaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and l ow octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: • have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible, • avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration, • do not exceed an engine speed of 300 0 rpm, if the vehicle is load ed with a light load such as two persons and no luggage, • do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal positi on, if the vehicle is fully loade d or operating in mountainous terrain. Fuel Requirements Use only Premiu[...]

Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: • corrosion protection, • freeze protection, • boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point). The cooling system was filled at the factory with a co olant providi ng freeze prot ection to approx. -22°F (-30°C) and corrosion protection. The coolant so lution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion prote ction and increase in the bo il-over prote ction. You sho ul d have it replaced every 3 years. To provide the important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45 % anticorrosion/antifreeze (eq uals a fre eze protecti on to approx. -22°F [-30°C]). If y[...]

Consumer Information This has been prepared as req uired of all manufa cturers of passenger cars und er Titl e 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966". Uniform Tire Quality Grading Refer to the tire sidewall for the specific tire gra de s for t he tires with which this vehicle is eq uipped. All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety req uirem ents in addition to these grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compa rative ra ting based on t he wear rate of the tire when tested u nd er controlled conditions on a specified government test cou rse. For ex ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one[...]

Problems w ith your Vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicl e, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately conta c t your authorized Merced es-Benz dealer to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discu ss the problem with the dealershi p management, or if necessary conta ct us at the followin g addresse s: In the U.S.A.: Customer Assistance Ce nter Mercedes-Benz of North America Inc. One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5[...]

For the U.S.A. only. The following text is published as required of manuf acturers under Title 49, Cod e of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966". Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whic h could cau se a crash or could cau se injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Hi ghway Traffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz of North Ameri c a Inc.. If NHTSA receive s similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However[...]

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz deale r has trai ned te chnicians and original M ercede s-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert adv ice and quality servi ce, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. If you are interested in obtai ni ng service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercede s-Ben z dealer. We consider this to be the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle. Warning ! To help avoid personal injury, be extremely carefu l when perfo rming any service work or repai rs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of in correct or inapprop r iate parts o r materials may damage the vehicle or its equi[...]

Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip The engine compartment of model C 230 is illustrate d. 1. Fuel Supply Open flap by pushing near front (arrow). Tu rn fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove cap. Failure to remove slowly could result in personal injury. 2. Tire Inflation Pressure Check at least every two weeks. For details see Index. 3. Coolant Level See Adding coolant in Index. 4. Windshield Washer Sy stem, Headlamp Cleaning System For refilling reservoir see Index. 5. Engine Oil Level See Engine oil level, checking in Index. 6. Brake Fluid See Brake fluid in Index. Vehicle Lighting: Check function and cleanline ss. For repl[...]