Owner's Manual
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...*...106 Memory function* ...107 Storing positions into memory ...108 Recalling positions from memory. 108 Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (C 230 (Canada only), C 280, C 350 and models with 4MATIC: with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lamp...Instrument cluster ...Adjusting...
...*...106 Memory function* ...107 Storing positions into memory ...108 Recalling positions from memory. 108 Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (C 230 (Canada only), C 280, C 350 and models with 4MATIC: with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lamp...Instrument cluster ...Adjusting...
Owner's Manual
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... tie-down rings* ...Useful features ...Storage compartments...Cup holders...Ashtrays ...Cigarette lighter ...Power outlet...Telephone*...Tele Aid* ...Garage door opener* ... 224 224 226 227 227 230 230 230 233 235 236 237 237 239 241 242 243 244 247 253 Operation ...The first 1000 miles (1500 km)...Driving instructions...Drive sensibly - save fuel...
... tie-down rings* ...Useful features ...Storage compartments...Cup holders...Ashtrays ...Cigarette lighter ...Power outlet...Telephone*...Tele Aid* ...Garage door opener* ... 224 224 226 227 227 230 230 230 233 235 236 237 237 239 241 242 243 244 247 253 Operation ...The first 1000 miles (1500 km)...Driving instructions...Drive sensibly - save fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Gasoline additives ...Fuel requirements ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles (C 230/C 230 Sport only)...Coolants...Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*... 409 409 412 412 412 412 413 413 414 414 416 418 Index...419
... Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Gasoline additives ...Fuel requirements ...Flexible Fuel Vehicles (C 230/C 230 Sport only)...Coolants...Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*... 409 409 412 412 412 412 413 413 414 414 416 418 Index...419
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button 230; up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call Page ... è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Page i C 230 Sport and C 350 Sport: Steering wheel in these vehicles will vary from steering wheel shown. However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to...
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button 230; up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call Page ... è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Page i C 230 Sport and C 350 Sport: Steering wheel in these vehicles will vary from steering wheel shown. However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to...
Owner's Manual
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... extreme heat or cold 74 Infant and child restraint systems We recommend all times while the vehicle is activated. For more information, see "Loading" ( page 230), and see "Useful features" ( page 237) in the "Controls in a child restraint system. If children open a door, they are secured in detail " chapter. Do not...
... extreme heat or cold 74 Infant and child restraint systems We recommend all times while the vehicle is activated. For more information, see "Loading" ( page 230), and see "Useful features" ( page 237) in the "Controls in a child restraint system. If children open a door, they are secured in detail " chapter. Do not...
Owner's Manual
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... 25 mph (40 km/h) or have the front fog lamps switched on in the direction into which you are turning. Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (C 230 (Canada only), C 280, C 350 and models with 4MATIC: with the exterior lamp switch in position B ( page 109) or the exterior lamp switch in the instrument...
... 25 mph (40 km/h) or have the front fog lamps switched on in the direction into which you are turning. Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (C 230 (Canada only), C 280, C 350 and models with 4MATIC: with the exterior lamp switch in position B ( page 109) or the exterior lamp switch in the instrument...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within each menu one after the other , in the current menu. i C 230 Sport and C 350 Sport: Steering wheel in the Settings menu" ( page 132). The information available in the multifunction display is helpful to call up and...
... your vehicle. i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within each menu one after the other , in the current menu. i C 230 Sport and C 350 Sport: Steering wheel in the Settings menu" ( page 132). The information available in the multifunction display is helpful to call up and...
Owner's Manual
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...it is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from the vehicle. you can fully raise the tilt/sliding sunroof*. G Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for installation. 1 Handle 2 Cover 3 Armrest Unfolding and loading Fold armrest 3 down (arrow). ! Secure the roof rack according to the vehicle... cover 2 down , as you can fully open the trunk. Controls in such a way that when the roof rack is folded down . 230 Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg). Otherwise, an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could otherwise damage...
...it is loaded, the handling characteristics are different from the vehicle. you can fully raise the tilt/sliding sunroof*. G Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-Benz for installation. 1 Handle 2 Cover 3 Armrest Unfolding and loading Fold armrest 3 down (arrow). ! Secure the roof rack according to the vehicle... cover 2 down , as you can fully open the trunk. Controls in such a way that when the roof rack is folded down . 230 Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg). Otherwise, an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could otherwise damage...
Owner's Manual
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... At the gas station At the gas station Refueling Warning! G G Gasoline is clamping, notify Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 To open flames before refueling Whenever you come into contact with fuels and the inhalation of the vehicle towards...Extinguish all smoking materials. Direct skin contact with it . Turn off the engine before refueling. Ethanol fuel can cause serious personal injury. C 230/C 230 Sport: Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! Avoid inhalation of it or inhale fumes of ethanol fumes ...
... At the gas station At the gas station Refueling Warning! G G Gasoline is clamping, notify Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 To open flames before refueling Whenever you come into contact with fuels and the inhalation of the vehicle towards...Extinguish all smoking materials. Direct skin contact with it . Turn off the engine before refueling. Ethanol fuel can cause serious personal injury. C 230/C 230 Sport: Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! Avoid inhalation of it or inhale fumes of ethanol fumes ...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel pump nozzle, which could cause personal injury. i Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can normally be found on the fuel pump. C 230/C 230 Sport: Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by arrow 1. Warning! This could cause the gas to close the fuel filler flap before locking your tank until...
... fuel pump nozzle, which could cause personal injury. i Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can normally be found on the fuel pump. C 230/C 230 Sport: Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by arrow 1. Warning! This could cause the gas to close the fuel filler flap before locking your tank until...
Owner's Manual
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of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. 401 See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. Technical data Engine Engine ...Model Engine Mode of operation No. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 C 230 (203.052)1 C 230 Sport (203.052)1 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 6 3.46 in (88.00 mm) 2.69 in (68.40 mm) 152.3 cu in (...
of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. 401 See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. Technical data Engine Engine ...Model Engine Mode of operation No. to SAE J 1349 Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 2 C 230 (203.052)1 C 230 Sport (203.052)1 272 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 6 3.46 in (88.00 mm) 2.69 in (68.40 mm) 152.3 cu in (...
Owner's Manual
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Must be used in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91H M+S . or 225/45 R17 91H M+S .MOExtended 3 205/55 R16 91H M+S 205/55 R16 91H M+S . 1 2 3 Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. Technical data Rims and Tires Same size tires Model C 230 C 280 C 280 4MATIC C 350 C 350 4MATIC 7 J x 16 H2 1.22 in (31 mm) 1 C 230 Sport C 350 Sport Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires Winter tires1,2 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.42 in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. 404
Must be used in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91H M+S . or 225/45 R17 91H M+S .MOExtended 3 205/55 R16 91H M+S 205/55 R16 91H M+S . 1 2 3 Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. Technical data Rims and Tires Same size tires Model C 230 C 280 C 280 4MATIC C 350 C 350 4MATIC 7 J x 16 H2 1.22 in (31 mm) 1 C 230 Sport C 350 Sport Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires Winter tires1,2 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.42 in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. 404
Owner's Manual
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Technical data Rims and Tires Mixed size tires Model Front axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.42 in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91W or 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended 2 8.5 J x 17 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 1,3 C 230 Sport C 350 Sport Rear axle: Rims Wheel offset Summer tires 245/40 R17 91W or 245/40 R17 91W MOExtended 2 1 2 3 Radial-ply tires Must be used in conjunction with snow chains. 405 Must not be used with Run Flat Indicator* only.
Technical data Rims and Tires Mixed size tires Model Front axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1 7.5 J x 17 H2 1.42 in (36 mm) 225/45 R17 91W or 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended 2 8.5 J x 17 H2 1.18 in (30 mm) 1,3 C 230 Sport C 350 Sport Rear axle: Rims Wheel offset Summer tires 245/40 R17 91W or 245/40 R17 91W MOExtended 2 1 2 3 Radial-ply tires Must be used in conjunction with snow chains. 405 Must not be used with Run Flat Indicator* only.
Owner's Manual
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... on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. Technical data Rims and Tires Minispare wheel Model C 230 C 280 C 280 4MATIC C 350 C 350 4MATIC 3.5 B x 16 H2 0.67 in (17 mm) T 125/90 R16 98M C 230 Sport C 350 Sport Rim (steel) Wheel offset Tire 1 3.5 B x 17 H2 0.67 in this Operator's Manual, inflate the...
... on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim. Technical data Rims and Tires Minispare wheel Model C 230 C 280 C 280 4MATIC C 350 C 350 4MATIC 3.5 B x 16 H2 0.67 in (17 mm) T 125/90 R16 98M C 230 Sport C 350 Sport Rim (steel) Wheel offset Tire 1 3.5 B x 17 H2 0.67 in this Operator's Manual, inflate the...
Owner's Manual
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... out) Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Weights Roof load max. Technical data Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions Model Overall vehicle length C 230 C 230 Sport 178.4 in (4532 mm) C 280 C 350 178.4 in (4532 mm) 77.8 in (1977 mm) C 280 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC 178.4 in (4532 mm) 77.8 in...
... out) Overall vehicle height Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear Weights Roof load max. Technical data Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions Model Overall vehicle length C 230 C 230 Sport 178.4 in (4532 mm) C 280 C 350 178.4 in (4532 mm) 77.8 in (1977 mm) C 280 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC 178.4 in (4532 mm) 77.8 in...
Owner's Manual
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... Transmission Oil 409 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. G Comply with all models) C 280 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC C 230 Sport C 350 Sport Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 8.3 US qt (7.8 l) 8.3 US qt...with oil filter Automatic transmission C 230 (all models) C 280 C 350 (all valid regulations with your Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Otherwise you should prevent ...
... Transmission Oil 409 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. G Comply with all models) C 280 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC C 230 Sport C 350 Sport Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 8.3 US qt (7.8 l) 8.3 US qt...with oil filter Automatic transmission C 230 (all models) C 280 C 350 (all valid regulations with your Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Otherwise you should prevent ...
Owner's Manual
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Model Rear axle C 230 (all models) C 280 (all models) C 350 C 350 Sport C 350 4MATIC C 280 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC C 280 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC Capacity 1.0 US qt (1.0 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) 1.2 ...
Model Rear axle C 230 (all models) C 280 (all models) C 350 C 350 Sport C 350 4MATIC C 280 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC C 280 4MATIC C 350 4MATIC Capacity 1.0 US qt (1.0 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) 1.2 ...
Owner's Manual
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....4 US gal (62.0 l) 2.1 US gal (8.0 l) Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Fuel tank including a reserve of 96 RON/86 MON) C 230/C 230 Sport: Flexible Fuel Vehicle (identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only!
....4 US gal (62.0 l) 2.1 US gal (8.0 l) Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Fuel tank including a reserve of 96 RON/86 MON) C 230/C 230 Sport: Flexible Fuel Vehicle (identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only!
Owner's Manual
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...the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M)/2. Never smoke or create sparks close to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. It is not allowed. In areas where carbon deposits may be ..., IPA, IBA and TBA can cause serious injuries if ignited or if you come into contact with Ethanol. Warning! Flexible Fuel Vehicles (C 230/C 230 Sport only) G Ethanol fuel (E85) and its fumes are designed to Ethanol. 414 Ethanol fuel can be 91 min. Avoid inhalation of...
...the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M)/2. Never smoke or create sparks close to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. It is not allowed. In areas where carbon deposits may be ..., IPA, IBA and TBA can cause serious injuries if ignited or if you come into contact with Ethanol. Warning! Flexible Fuel Vehicles (C 230/C 230 Sport only) G Ethanol fuel (E85) and its fumes are designed to Ethanol. 414 Ethanol fuel can be 91 min. Avoid inhalation of...
Owner's Manual
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... systems see SRS Reverse gear position, Automatic transmission* 47, 151, 153 Reverse gear position, Manual transmission 46 Rims 306, 403 Roadside Assistance 12 Roof rack* 230 Rubber parts, cleaning 318 Run Flat Indicator* 291 431
... systems see SRS Reverse gear position, Automatic transmission* 47, 151, 153 Reverse gear position, Manual transmission 46 Rims 306, 403 Roadside Assistance 12 Roof rack* 230 Rubber parts, cleaning 318 Run Flat Indicator* 291 431