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.... Your selection of our product is a demonstration of time: Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of safe, pleasurable driving. Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Then return it will be handy for many miles of many skilled... ask you to your vehicle where it to make a small investment of your reference. They are designed to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. To help improve the safety of service.
.... Your selection of our product is a demonstration of time: Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of safe, pleasurable driving. Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company Then return it will be handy for many miles of many skilled... ask you to your vehicle where it to make a small investment of your reference. They are designed to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. To help improve the safety of service.
Owner's Manual
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Contents Introduction ...9 Product information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada...13 Where to ...
Contents Introduction ...9 Product information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada...13 Where to ...
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Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Changing batteries...Fuel filler flap ...Manually unlocking the transmission selector lever ...Opening/closing in an emergency...Sliding/pop-up roof* ...Replacing bulbs ...Bulbs ...Replacing bulbs for front...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit...Vehicle tool kit ...Spare wheel ...Unlocking/locking in trunk...313 Technical data ...315 Spare parts service ...316 Warranty coverage ...317 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...317 Identification labels ...318 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...319 C 230 Kompressor Sport ...319 C 240 / C ...
Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Changing batteries...Fuel filler flap ...Manually unlocking the transmission selector lever ...Opening/closing in an emergency...Sliding/pop-up roof* ...Replacing bulbs ...Bulbs ...Replacing bulbs for front...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit...Vehicle tool kit ...Spare wheel ...Unlocking/locking in trunk...313 Technical data ...315 Spare parts service ...316 Warranty coverage ...317 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...317 Identification labels ...318 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...319 C 230 Kompressor Sport ...319 C 240 / C ...
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... we urge you to follow instructions is also described in this manual. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the operation of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be kept with the vehicle before driving. For... your own safety and longer service life of useful information. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this manual. Optional equipment is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If there are important documents and should ...
... we urge you to follow instructions is also described in this manual. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the operation of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be kept with the vehicle before driving. For... your own safety and longer service life of useful information. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this manual. Optional equipment is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If there are important documents and should ...
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...notification should be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in ... sent to us in writing of the need for its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Introduction Operator's Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you have directly notified us , not a dealer, at...
...notification should be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in ... sent to us in writing of the need for its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Introduction Operator's Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you have directly notified us , not a dealer, at...
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...in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in the event of a breakdown. If you should be ...Change of Address Notice" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in the booklet for service. Introduction Operator's Manual Maintenance The Service Booklet describes all literature with you when you...
...in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in the event of a breakdown. If you should be ...Change of Address Notice" found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in the booklet for service. Introduction Operator's Manual Maintenance The Service Booklet describes all literature with you when you...
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..., consult your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacement parts may not be available; unleaded gasoline for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may have ... Introduction Operator's Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: in the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 in Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada,...
..., consult your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that service facilities or replacement parts may not be available; unleaded gasoline for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for vehicles with catalytic converters may have ... Introduction Operator's Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: in the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 in Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada,...
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...this section will be of particular interest to you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle documentation: this Operator's Manual the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will find all the controls that can be provided as required depending on the "Getting started Here you ... If you are already familiar with problems you may encounter. Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you . This section expands on the...
...this section will be of particular interest to you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle documentation: this Operator's Manual the Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will find all the controls that can be provided as required depending on the "Getting started Here you ... If you are already familiar with problems you may encounter. Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator's Manual is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you . This section expands on the...
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...Useful features The Tele Aid system is available if it has been activated and is operational. Close cover 1 after the emergency call manually Warning! The indicator lamp in the SOS button is illuminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the response center Initiating an... emergency call is concluded. Wait for monitoring services, connection and cellular air time the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the ...
...Useful features The Tele Aid system is available if it has been activated and is operational. Close cover 1 after the emergency call manually Warning! The indicator lamp in the SOS button is illuminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the response center Initiating an... emergency call is concluded. Wait for monitoring services, connection and cellular air time the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the ...
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.... Warning! The button will flash while the call to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center. The Response Center will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to the Roadside Assistance manual for assistance. Refer to availability of the need for more information....automatic SOS signal and cannot make voice contact with the vehicle spare tire are only available in the USA: Sign and Drive services: Services such as labor and/or towing, charges may apply. Describe the nature of cellular and GPS signals). Press and hold the ...
.... Warning! The button will flash while the call to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center. The Response Center will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and location (subject to the Roadside Assistance manual for assistance. Refer to availability of the need for more information....automatic SOS signal and cannot make voice contact with the vehicle spare tire are only available in the USA: Sign and Drive services: Services such as labor and/or towing, charges may apply. Describe the nature of cellular and GPS signals). Press and hold the ...
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... Information calls can be interrupted. If certain information such as possible. Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at any time, ...the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is completed. If the indicator lamp in the Information button ¡ is not ...to retransmit. Voice contact will be terminated using the following priority: Automatic emergency - First priority Manual emergency - Second priority Roadside assistance - Third priority Information - Fourth priority Should a higher priority...
... Information calls can be interrupted. If certain information such as possible. Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at any time, ...the Tele Aid system has detected a fault or the service is completed. If the indicator lamp in the Information button ¡ is not ...to retransmit. Voice contact will be terminated using the following priority: Automatic emergency - First priority Manual emergency - Second priority Roadside assistance - Third priority Information - Fourth priority Should a higher priority...
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... cover removed) More information on Flexible Fuel Vehicles can be found in the "Technical data" section ( page 332). Flexible Fuel Vehicles (MY 2003 Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except those equipped with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON). i Leaving the ...washer and headlamp cleaning system* For more information on the fuel pump. Operation At the gas station i Use only premium unleaded gasoline with manual transmission or 4MATIC*): More information on brake fluid can be found in the "Technical data" section ( page 334). More information on gasoline...
... cover removed) More information on Flexible Fuel Vehicles can be found in the "Technical data" section ( page 332). Flexible Fuel Vehicles (MY 2003 Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except those equipped with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON). i Leaving the ...washer and headlamp cleaning system* For more information on the fuel pump. Operation At the gas station i Use only premium unleaded gasoline with manual transmission or 4MATIC*): More information on brake fluid can be found in the "Technical data" section ( page 334). More information on gasoline...
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... battery is located in this Operator's Manual. The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to observe. B Battery acid is the preferred method of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about steps you will need to achieve its rated service life. If you do not intend ...to operate your vehicle mostly for short distance trips, you need to accept old batteries for an extended period of disposal. Keep children away. If you use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. C A Risk of ...
... battery is located in this Operator's Manual. The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to observe. B Battery acid is the preferred method of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about steps you will need to achieve its rated service life. If you do not intend ...to operate your vehicle mostly for short distance trips, you need to accept old batteries for an extended period of disposal. Keep children away. If you use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. C A Risk of ...
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...Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Engine with oil filter C 230 Kompressor Sport C 240 C 320 C 320 Sport C 240 4MATIC C 320 4MATIC C 320 4MATIC Sport C 32 AMG Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by Mercedes...-Benz. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 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 (7.0 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) Automatic transmission Manual transmission...
...Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Engine with oil filter C 230 Kompressor Sport C 240 C 320 C 320 Sport C 240 4MATIC C 320 4MATIC C 320 4MATIC Sport C 32 AMG Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by Mercedes...-Benz. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 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 (7.0 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) Automatic transmission Manual transmission...
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... Mounting the spare wheel 297 Preparing the vehicle 297 Spare wheel 281 Flexible fuel vehicles 334 At the gas station 233 Switching fuels 334 Flexible Service System (FSS) 247, 342 Fog lamp, rear 103, 291 Fog lamps Replacing bulbs 290 Fog lamps, front 103 Messages in display 274 Replacing ...292 Messages in display 272-275 Replacing bulbs 290, 292 Switching on 101 Front seat head restraints Installing 94 Manual seat 94 Power seat* 94 Removing 94 Front seats Heater* 97 FSS (Flexible Service System) 247, 342 Fuel 234 Additives 334 Cruising range 335 E85 (Ethanol fuel) 335 Fuel reserve warning ...
... Mounting the spare wheel 297 Preparing the vehicle 297 Spare wheel 281 Flexible fuel vehicles 334 At the gas station 233 Switching fuels 334 Flexible Service System (FSS) 247, 342 Fog lamp, rear 103, 291 Fog lamps Replacing bulbs 290 Fog lamps, front 103 Messages in display 274 Replacing ...292 Messages in display 272-275 Replacing bulbs 290, 292 Switching on 101 Front seat head restraints Installing 94 Manual seat 94 Power seat* 94 Removing 94 Front seats Heater* 97 FSS (Flexible Service System) 247, 342 Fuel 234 Additives 334 Cruising range 335 E85 (Ethanol fuel) 335 Fuel reserve warning ...
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...79 Deactivating 79 Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning Infant and child restraint systems 65 Installing 68 LATCH child seat anchors 69 Information About service and warranty 10 Button for Tele Aid* 214 Inside rear view mirror Adjusting 39 Antiglare 144 Installing Infant and child restraint systems 68 Towing eye...-held transmitter 218 Operating 220 Rolling code programming 219 Interior lighting 105 Activating automatic control 105 Deactivating automatic control 105 Delayed shut-off 127 Manual operation 105 Interior storage spaces 203 Armrest 206 Cup holder 204, 205 Glove box 203 356
...79 Deactivating 79 Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning Infant and child restraint systems 65 Installing 68 LATCH child seat anchors 69 Information About service and warranty 10 Button for Tele Aid* 214 Inside rear view mirror Adjusting 39 Antiglare 144 Installing Infant and child restraint systems 68 Towing eye...-held transmitter 218 Operating 220 Rolling code programming 219 Interior lighting 105 Activating automatic control 105 Deactivating automatic control 105 Delayed shut-off 127 Manual operation 105 Interior storage spaces 203 Armrest 206 Cup holder 204, 205 Glove box 203 356
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...inside 92 Fuel filler flap 233 Global, SmartKey 85 Separately the trunk 90 Vehicle in an emergency 286 Loss of keys 87 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 317 Low beam headlamps Messages in display 272 Replacing bulbs 290, 292 Lowering Vehicle 301 Lubricants Technical data 329 ...Main dimensions 327 Maintenance 12, 247 Vehicles with E85 fuel 335 Malfunction Displaying 119 Malfunction memory 118 Calling up 118 Clearing 119 Manual headlamp mode 102 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 287 Interior lighting control 105 Locking the trunk 90 Locking the vehicle 286 Sliding/pop-up roof* 289...
...inside 92 Fuel filler flap 233 Global, SmartKey 85 Separately the trunk 90 Vehicle in an emergency 286 Loss of keys 87 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 317 Low beam headlamps Messages in display 272 Replacing bulbs 290, 292 Lowering Vehicle 301 Lubricants Technical data 329 ...Main dimensions 327 Maintenance 12, 247 Vehicles with E85 fuel 335 Malfunction Displaying 119 Malfunction memory 118 Calling up 118 Clearing 119 Manual headlamp mode 102 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 287 Interior lighting control 105 Locking the trunk 90 Locking the vehicle 286 Sliding/pop-up roof* 289...
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...range limit 139 Downshifting 139 Upshifting 139 Opening Ashtray 207 Cup holders 204 Doors from the inside 87 Fuel filler flap 233 Fuel filler flap manually 287 Glove box 203 Hood 235 Side windows 188 Sliding/pop-up roof* 190, 289 Sliding/pop-up roof* in an emergency 289 ... 117 Radio transmitters 230 Safety 16 Telephone* 134, 165, 182 Vehicle outside the USA and Canada 13 Operating safety 16 Audio system 165 Operator's Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 251 Outer seats Rear seat head restraints 95 Outside temperature indicator 110 Overdue service 247 Overhead control panel 27 Overspeed range 343 360
...range limit 139 Downshifting 139 Upshifting 139 Opening Ashtray 207 Cup holders 204 Doors from the inside 87 Fuel filler flap 233 Fuel filler flap manually 287 Glove box 203 Hood 235 Side windows 188 Sliding/pop-up roof* 190, 289 Sliding/pop-up roof* in an emergency 289 ... 117 Radio transmitters 230 Safety 16 Telephone* 134, 165, 182 Vehicle outside the USA and Canada 13 Operating safety 16 Audio system 165 Operator's Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 251 Outer seats Rear seat head restraints 95 Outside temperature indicator 110 Overdue service 247 Overhead control panel 27 Overspeed range 343 360
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...in the instrument cluster 23, 120 Resetting All functions (control system) 120 All functions of a submenu 120 Fuel consumption 132, 133 Service indicator (FSS) 248 Trip odometer 109 Residual heat utilization 163 Residual ventilation 163 Restraint system see Infant and child restraint systems 65, 68..., 344 Reverse (manual transmission) Shifting into 137 Rims 322 Roadside Assistance 12 Rolling code programming 219 RON (Research Octane Number) 234, 344 Roof rack* ...
...in the instrument cluster 23, 120 Resetting All functions (control system) 120 All functions of a submenu 120 Fuel consumption 132, 133 Service indicator (FSS) 248 Trip odometer 109 Residual heat utilization 163 Residual ventilation 163 Restraint system see Infant and child restraint systems 65, 68..., 344 Reverse (manual transmission) Shifting into 137 Rims 322 Roadside Assistance 12 Rolling code programming 219 RON (Research Octane Number) 234, 344 Roof rack* ...
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Index Into reverse (manual transmission) 137 Side impact airbags 61 Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 294 Side windows Automatic opening 188 Cleaning 251 Closing 187, 188 Closing ...-up roof* with Opening and closing windows with 188 Unlocking with 30 Snow chains 246 Soft keys Audio system 168 Spare fuses 313 Spare parts service 316 Spare wheel 281 Bolts 282 Minispare 300 Mounting 297 Removing 281 Speed Saving current 194 Speed settings Cruise control 195 191 Speedometer 23 Settings...
Index Into reverse (manual transmission) 137 Side impact airbags 61 Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 294 Side windows Automatic opening 188 Cleaning 251 Closing 187, 188 Closing ...-up roof* with Opening and closing windows with 188 Unlocking with 30 Snow chains 246 Soft keys Audio system 168 Spare fuses 313 Spare parts service 316 Spare wheel 281 Bolts 282 Minispare 300 Mounting 297 Removing 281 Speed Saving current 194 Speed settings Cruise control 195 191 Speedometer 23 Settings...