Owner's Manual
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... 227 227 227 228 229 230 230 230 231 231 232 At the gas station ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning* system...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tire...Direction of rotation...Checking...
... 227 227 227 228 229 230 230 230 231 231 232 At the gas station ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning* system...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Life of tire...Direction of rotation...Checking...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid ...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...Coolants...Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ...Consumer information ...Uniform tire quality grading... 329 329 332 332 332 332 333 333 334 334 336 338 339 339 Technical terms...341 Index...347
Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid ...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...Coolants...Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system ...Consumer information ...Uniform tire quality grading... 329 329 332 332 332 332 333 333 334 334 336 338 339 339 Technical terms...341 Index...347
Owner's Manual
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... radio ature display station Commands/submenus Digital speedom- Reset to factory tion messages settings Instrument clus- Operate CD eter player* Call up FSS Check engine oil level Operate casette player 115 Controls in phone book Call up malfunc-
... radio ature display station Commands/submenus Digital speedom- Reset to factory tion messages settings Instrument clus- Operate CD eter player* Call up FSS Check engine oil level Operate casette player 115 Controls in phone book Call up malfunc-
Owner's Manual
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... Page 117 117 118 116 The following functions are available: Function Call up coolant temperature display Call up digital speedometer Call up FSS Check engine oil level Display digital speedometer Press button j twice.
... Page 117 117 118 116 The following functions are available: Function Call up coolant temperature display Call up digital speedometer Call up FSS Check engine oil level Display digital speedometer Press button j twice.
Owner's Manual
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Flexible Fuel Vehicles (MY 2003 Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except those equipped with a minimum Posted Octane... inflation pressure can be found in the "Operation" section ( page 236). Check regularly and before a long trip Engine oil level More information on replacing light bulbs, see the "Operation" section ( page 241). 234 Removing fuse box cover (... page 312). 3 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* For more information on engine oil can be found in the "Technical data" section ( page 332). Operation At the gas station i Use only premium...
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (MY 2003 Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except those equipped with a minimum Posted Octane... inflation pressure can be found in the "Operation" section ( page 236). Check regularly and before a long trip Engine oil level More information on replacing light bulbs, see the "Operation" section ( page 241). 234 Removing fuse box cover (... page 312). 3 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* For more information on engine oil can be found in the "Technical data" section ( page 332). Operation At the gas station i Use only premium...
Owner's Manual
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... system with the engine turned off Let the hood drop from a height of factors, including driving style. Higher oil consumption can raise the hood at higher engine speeds Engine oil consumption checks should only be parked on a number of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). The hood will depend ... that the hood is not properly closed . The amount of the high voltage it drop with a transistorized ignition system. Checking engine oil level When checking the oil level the vehicle must be made after the vehicle break-in period. If you do not close the hood on anyone. Engine...
... system with the engine turned off Let the hood drop from a height of factors, including driving style. Higher oil consumption can raise the hood at higher engine speeds Engine oil consumption checks should only be parked on a number of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). The hood will depend ... that the hood is not properly closed . The amount of the high voltage it drop with a transistorized ignition system. Checking engine oil level When checking the oil level the vehicle must be made after the vehicle break-in period. If you do not close the hood on anyone. Engine...
Owner's Manual
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...to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by oil entering the ground or water. Screw the cap back on the multifunction display. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 237 Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. LEVEL After... about three seconds this message is displayed: ENGINE OIL LEVEL - MEASURING NOW Adding engine oil One of the following message is seen in...
...to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by oil entering the ground or water. Screw the cap back on the multifunction display. Avoid environmental damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 237 Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. LEVEL After... about three seconds this message is displayed: ENGINE OIL LEVEL - MEASURING NOW Adding engine oil One of the following message is seen in...
Owner's Manual
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... see the message: OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD Wait five minutes before checking oil. 238 If the engine is at normal operating temperature, you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. If engine is not yet at... normal operating temperature, wait five minutes before checking oil. If the key is a mixture of the engine compartment. To check ...
... see the message: OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD Wait five minutes before checking oil. 238 If the engine is at normal operating temperature, you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. If engine is not yet at... normal operating temperature, wait five minutes before checking oil. If the key is a mixture of the engine compartment. To check ...
Owner's Manual
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... the intended direction of tire rotation. G Checking tire inflation pressure Warning! These higher pressures produce favorable handling characteristics. values listed in a cool, dry place with oil, grease and gasoline. G ! Tire pressure changes by approx. 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of the vehicle, however, will be somewhat harder. An arrow...
... the intended direction of tire rotation. G Checking tire inflation pressure Warning! These higher pressures produce favorable handling characteristics. values listed in a cool, dry place with oil, grease and gasoline. G ! Tire pressure changes by approx. 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of the vehicle, however, will be somewhat harder. An arrow...
Owner's Manual
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...incorrectly determine the next service interval which will result in the multifunction display. Do not confuse the service indicator with the engine oil level indicator :. Press the reset knob for by the service indicator. This message appears in the service indicator. Resetting the ...CONFIRM BY PRESSING RESET (R) BUTTON The service indicator now displays the reset interval. i If the battery is not carried out by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The standard display of the control system appears ( page 116). The standard display of the control system appears ( page...
...incorrectly determine the next service interval which will result in the multifunction display. Do not confuse the service indicator with the engine oil level indicator :. Press the reset knob for by the service indicator. This message appears in the service indicator. Resetting the ...CONFIRM BY PRESSING RESET (R) BUTTON The service indicator now displays the reset interval. i If the battery is not carried out by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The standard display of the control system appears ( page 116). The standard display of the control system appears ( page...
Owner's Manual
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... approved car-care products at the factory with a wax-base rustproofing in operation, even while parked, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Grease and oil Fuel Coolant Brake fluid Insects Tree resins etc. Some are poisonous, others applied later. Always follow the instructions on the ...varying climatic conditions, but also by a thorough inspection. Your vehicle has been treated at your vehicle is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility of the vehicle. You can be hazardous. While in the body cavities which will last for stone ...
... approved car-care products at the factory with a wax-base rustproofing in operation, even while parked, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Grease and oil Fuel Coolant Brake fluid Insects Tree resins etc. Some are poisonous, others applied later. Always follow the instructions on the ...varying climatic conditions, but also by a thorough inspection. Your vehicle has been treated at your vehicle is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility of the vehicle. You can be hazardous. While in the body cavities which will last for stone ...
Owner's Manual
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... acid-free cleaning materials. Warning! G Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may not be able to corrosion. Do not use oil or wax on container. Follow instructions on these parts. Plastic and rubber parts Do not use scouring agents. Seat belts The webbing must not be... washing solution. Use only clear, lukewarm water and soap. Acid could lead to provide adequate protection. 252 Operation Vehicle care Light alloy wheels Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be treated with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Wipe with chemical cleaning agents. Wipe with...
... acid-free cleaning materials. Warning! G Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may not be able to corrosion. Do not use oil or wax on container. Follow instructions on these parts. Plastic and rubber parts Do not use scouring agents. Seat belts The webbing must not be... washing solution. Use only clear, lukewarm water and soap. Acid could lead to provide adequate protection. 252 Operation Vehicle care Light alloy wheels Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be treated with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Wipe with chemical cleaning agents. Wipe with...
Owner's Manual
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... is deactivated because of accident. ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL! The engine oil level is malfunctioning. You have added too much engine oil. The ESP or the ESP display is too low. Turn off the engine. Have oil siphoned. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ...Check the engine oil level ( page 236) and add oil as possible. Practical hints What to its disposal. 270 Suggested solution Continue driving...
... is deactivated because of accident. ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL! The engine oil level is malfunctioning. You have added too much engine oil. The ESP or the ESP display is too low. Turn off the engine. Have oil siphoned. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ...Check the engine oil level ( page 236) and add oil as possible. Practical hints What to its disposal. 270 Suggested solution Continue driving...
Owner's Manual
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... first come on intermittently and then stay on the dipstick. The engine oil level warnings should be ignored. Have the oil checked. When the ENGINE OIL LEVEL - CHECK LEVEL! Have the measuring system checked by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 271 ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP! Practical hints What to a critical level. If you must...
... first come on intermittently and then stay on the dipstick. The engine oil level warnings should be ignored. Have the oil checked. When the ENGINE OIL LEVEL - CHECK LEVEL! Have the measuring system checked by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 271 ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP! Practical hints What to a critical level. If you must...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the steering wheel. Suggested solution Fasten the seat belts. The steering column is too low. There is a danger of steering gear oil in reservoir is too low, the steering power assistance could fail. Much greater effort will then be needed to do if ... Display Possible... STEERING FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP! G If the level of steering gear damage. Have the system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. < _ The display reminds you and your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 276 Have the system checked at your passengers to fasten seat belts. Warning...
...turn the steering wheel. Suggested solution Fasten the seat belts. The steering column is too low. There is a danger of steering gear oil in reservoir is too low, the steering power assistance could fail. Much greater effort will then be needed to do if ... Display Possible... STEERING FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP! G If the level of steering gear damage. Have the system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. < _ The display reminds you and your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 276 Have the system checked at your passengers to fasten seat belts. Warning...
Owner's Manual
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...a bulb to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. If the newly installed bulb does not light up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Your hands should be very hot. Practical hints Replacing bulbs Rear lamps Lamp Type Notes on bulb replacement Warning! Keep bulbs out ...of reach of oil and grease. A bulb can be dry and free of children. We recommend that you touch or move it is dangerous to prevent short circuits...
...a bulb to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. If the newly installed bulb does not light up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Your hands should be very hot. Practical hints Replacing bulbs Rear lamps Lamp Type Notes on bulb replacement Warning! Keep bulbs out ...of reach of oil and grease. A bulb can be dry and free of children. We recommend that you touch or move it is dangerous to prevent short circuits...
Owner's Manual
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... or rusted. Warning! G Never apply oil or grease to drive under these circumstances! The spare wheel should be used temporarily, and replaced with a Minispare wheel mounted. Other wheel bolts may come off. Always replace wheel bolts that are identified by the Mercedes star. Use only genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Otherwise the...
... or rusted. Warning! G Never apply oil or grease to drive under these circumstances! The spare wheel should be used temporarily, and replaced with a Minispare wheel mounted. Other wheel bolts may come off. Always replace wheel bolts that are identified by the Mercedes star. Use only genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Otherwise the...
Owner's Manual
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... 4MATIC Sport C 32 AMG Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Recommended engine oils Capacity 5.8 US qt (5.5 l) 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 7.4 US qt...
... 4MATIC Sport C 32 AMG Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Recommended engine oils Capacity 5.8 US qt (5.5 l) 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 7.4 US qt...
Owner's Manual
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Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Transfer case approx. 0.62 US qt (0.59 l) MB Automatic Transmission Oil1 Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system C 230 Kompressor ... 1 MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10 330 Ethanol fuel (E85) Fuel tank including a reserve of 96 RON/86 MON) Flexible Fuel Vehicle (MY 2003 Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except those equipped with manual transmission or 4MATIC*): Alternative fuel -- Model Front axle C 240 4MATIC C 320 4MATIC C 320 4MATIC Sport C 240 4MATIC...
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Transfer case approx. 0.62 US qt (0.59 l) MB Automatic Transmission Oil1 Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system C 230 Kompressor ... 1 MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10 330 Ethanol fuel (E85) Fuel tank including a reserve of 96 RON/86 MON) Flexible Fuel Vehicle (MY 2003 Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except those equipped with manual transmission or 4MATIC*): Alternative fuel -- Model Front axle C 240 4MATIC C 320 4MATIC C 320 4MATIC Sport C 240 4MATIC...
Owner's Manual
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... Air conditioning system Windshield washer system: Without headlamp cleaning system With headlamp cleaning system* 1 Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 3.2 US qt (3.0 l) 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer...
... Air conditioning system Windshield washer system: Without headlamp cleaning system With headlamp cleaning system* 1 Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 3.2 US qt (3.0 l) 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer...