Owner's Manual
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...drive ...C 230 Kompressor (all models) ...C 240 (all models)/ C 320 (all models)/ C 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and Tires ...Same size tires ...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) ...Electrical system...Main dimensions...Weights... 373 374 375 375 376 377 377 377 378 380 381 382 383... ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles...Coolants...Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*...Consumer information ...Uniform tire quality grading ... 387 387 390 390 390 390 391 391 392 392 394 396 397 397 Technical terms...399 Index...405
...drive ...C 230 Kompressor (all models) ...C 240 (all models)/ C 320 (all models)/ C 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and Tires ...Same size tires ...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) ...Electrical system...Main dimensions...Weights... 373 374 375 375 376 377 377 377 378 380 381 382 383... ...Fuel requirements ...Gasoline additives ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles...Coolants...Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*...Consumer information ...Uniform tire quality grading ... 387 387 390 390 390 390 391 391 392 392 394 396 397 397 Technical terms...399 Index...405
Owner's Manual
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... ESP will reduce vehicle stability in sand or gravel ! Safety and Security Driving safety systems ! G The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of the recommended tire size ( page 380). To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off (SmartKey in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of...
... ESP will reduce vehicle stability in sand or gravel ! Safety and Security Driving safety systems ! G The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of the recommended tire size ( page 380). To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off (SmartKey in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of...
Owner's Manual
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... suspension components can cause accidents. G Replace rims or tires with same-sized wheels all around). See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. Tires must be recognized on the original part. Dented or ...of the same type and make. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are no longer guaranteed. They can result in (3 mm). Regularly check the tires and rims for further information. Operation Tires and wheels See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended ...
... suspension components can cause accidents. G Replace rims or tires with same-sized wheels all around). See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. Tires must be recognized on the original part. Dented or ...of the same type and make. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are no longer guaranteed. They can result in (3 mm). Regularly check the tires and rims for further information. Operation Tires and wheels See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended ...
Owner's Manual
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...that will maintain the intended rotation (spinning) direction of the tire ( page 287). If none is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimension front vs. Warning! G Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires are of the same dimension all around . Have the ...80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure. For information on rear tires). Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on wheel change, see...
...that will maintain the intended rotation (spinning) direction of the tire ( page 287). If none is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimension front vs. Warning! G Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires are of the same dimension all around . Have the ...80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for and ensure proper tire inflation pressure. For information on rear tires). Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on wheel change, see...
Owner's Manual
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... should only be used on the rear wheels. Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: Use of snow chains is not permissible with tire sizes: 245/40 R17 91W 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL T 125/90 R16 98M T 125/80 R17 99M 145/70- ... not permissible with all -wheel-drive use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. This will be driven on snow-covered roads at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Even on vehicles with all wheel/tire combinations. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will improve the vehicle's traction. Use of snow chains may be...
... should only be used on the rear wheels. Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: Use of snow chains is not permissible with tire sizes: 245/40 R17 91W 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL T 125/90 R16 98M T 125/80 R17 99M 145/70- ... not permissible with all -wheel-drive use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. This will be driven on snow-covered roads at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Even on vehicles with all wheel/tire combinations. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will improve the vehicle's traction. Use of snow chains may be...
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and Tires Same size tires Model C 230 Kompressor (Canada only) C 230 Kompressor Sport C 240 C 240 4MATIC C 320 (USA only) C 320 Sport C 320 4MATIC 7 J x 16 H2 1.22 in (31 mm) 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91H M+S C 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 71/2 J x 17 1.46 in (37 mm) 205/50 R17 89H M+S or 225/45 R17 91H M+S1 1 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 381
Technical data Rims and Tires Same size tires Model C 230 Kompressor (Canada only) C 230 Kompressor Sport C 240 C 240 4MATIC C 320 (USA only) C 320 Sport C 320 4MATIC 7 J x 16 H2 1.22 in (31 mm) 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91H M+S C 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 71/2 J x 17 1.46 in (37 mm) 205/50 R17 89H M+S or 225/45 R17 91H M+S1 1 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 381
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and Tires Mixed size tires Model Front axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 1 C 230 Kompressor Sport C 320 Sport 71/2 J x 17 H2 1.42 in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91W 81/2 J x 17 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) 245/40 R17 91W1 C 55 AMG 71/2 J x 18 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL or Extra Load1 81/2 J x 18 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL or Extra Load1 Must not be used with snow chains. 382
Technical data Rims and Tires Mixed size tires Model Front axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 1 C 230 Kompressor Sport C 320 Sport 71/2 J x 17 H2 1.42 in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91W 81/2 J x 17 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) 245/40 R17 91W1 C 55 AMG 71/2 J x 18 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL or Extra Load1 81/2 J x 18 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL or Extra Load1 Must not be used with snow chains. 382