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Technical data

Parts service

Warranty coverage

Identification labels

Layout of poly-V-belt drive

Engine

Rims and Tires

Electrical system

Main dimensions

Weights

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Consumer information

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Technical data

The “Technical data” section provides the

necessary technical data for your vehicle.

Parts service

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers

maintain a stock of genuine

Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-

nance and repair work. In addition, strate-

gically located parts distribution centers

provide quick and reliable parts service.

More than 300000 different parts for

Mercedes-Benz models are available.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject

to stringent quality inspections. Each part

has been specifically developed, manufac-

tured or selected for and adapted to

Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Therefore, genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

should be installed.

The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz

parts and accessories not authorized

by Mercedes-Benz could damage the

vehicle, which is not covered by the

Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or

could compromise the vehicle’s

durability or safety.

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Technical data

Warranty coverage

왔 Warranty coverage

Your vehicle is covered under the terms of

the “warranties” printed in the Service and

Warranty Information booklet. Your autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange

or repair any defective parts originally in-

stalled in the vehicle in accordance with

the terms of the following warranties:

앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty

앫 Emission System Warranty

앫 Emission Performance Warranty

앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control Systems

Warranty

Replacement parts and accessories are

covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and

Accessories warranties, copies of which

are available at any Mercedes-Benz

Center.

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet

Should you lose your Service and Warranty

Information booklet, have an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a

replacement. It will be mailed to you.

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Technical data

Identification labels

1 Certification label 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 3 Emission control information label,

includes both federal and California

certification exhaust emission

standards

4 Engine number (engraved on engine)

5 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)

6 Vacuum line routing diagram label

When ordering parts, please specify

vehicle identification and engine numbers.

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Technical data

Layout of poly-V-belt drive

왔 Layout of poly-V-belt drive

C 230 Kompressor (all models)

1 Power steering pump

2 Idler pulley

3 Supercharger

4 Automatic belt tensioner

5 Air conditioning compressor

6 Crankshaft

7 Coolant pump

8 Generator (alternator)

C 240 (all models)/C 320 (all models)/

C 55 AMG

1 Automatic belt tensioner

2 Power steering pump

3 Air conditioning compressor

4 Crankshaft

5 Coolant pump

6 Generator (alternator)

7 Idler pulley

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Technical data

Engine

Model C 230 Kompressor (203.040)

(Canada only)

C 230 Kompressor Sport (203.040)

The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.

C 240 (203.061)

C 240 4MATIC (203.081)

Engine 271 112

Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection

No. of cylinders 4 6

Bore 3.23 in (82.00 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm)

Stroke 3.35 in (85.00 mm) 2.68 in (68.20 mm)

Total piston displacement 109.6 cu in (1796 cm

) 158.5 cu in (2597 cm

)

Compression ratio 8.5:1 10.5:1

Output acc.

to SAE J 1349

189 hp/5800 rpm

(141 kW/5800 rpm)

Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

168 hp/5500 rpm

(125 kW/5500 rpm)

Maximum torque acc.

to SAE J 1349

192 lb-ft/3500 - 4000 rpm

(260 Nm/3500 - 4000 rpm)

177 lb-ft/4500 rpm

(240 Nm/4500 rpm)

Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6200 rpm

Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-3-6-2-5

Poly-V-belt 2420 mm 2380 mm

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Technical data

Engine

Model C 320 (203.064)

(USA only)

C 320 Sport (203.064)

C 320 4MATIC (203.084)

C 55 AMG (203.076)

Engine 112 113

Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection

No. of cylinders 6 8

Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm)

Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm)

Total piston displacement 195.2 cu in (3199 cm

) 331.8 cu in (5439 cm

)

Compression ratio 10:1 11:1

Output acc. to SAE J 1349 215 hp/5700 rpm

(160 kW/5700 rpm)

362 hp/5750 rpm

(270 kW/5750 rpm)

Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 229 lb-ft/3000 - 4600 rpm

(310 Nm/3000 - 4600 rpm)

376 lb-ft/4000 rpm

(510 Nm/4000 rpm)

Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6700 rpm

Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Poly-V-belt 2380 mm 2380 mm

The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.

Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

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Technical data

Rims and Tires

Only use tires and rims which have been

specifically developed for your vehicle and

tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Other tires and rims can have detrimental

effects, such as

앫 poor handling characteristics

앫 increased noise

앫 increased fuel consumption

Moreover, tires and rims not approved

by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,

exhibit dimensional variations and

different tire deformation characteris-

tics that could cause them to come into

contact with the vehicle body or axle

parts. Damage to the tires or the

vehicle may be the result.

Further information on tires and rims is

available at any authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center. A tire inflation

pressure table is located on the fuel

filler flap of the vehicle. The tire pres-

sure should be checked regularly and

should only be adjusted on cold tires.

Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-

nance recommendation included with

vehicle.

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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

C 55 AMG

Rims (light alloy) 7 J x 16 H2 7

J x 17

Wheel offset 1.22 in (31 mm) 1.46 in (37 mm)

All-season tires (radial-ply tires) 205/55 R16 91H -

Summer tires (radial-ply tires) - -

Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 205/55 R16 91H M+S 205/50 R17 89H M+S

225/45 R17 91H M+S

For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Technical data

Rims and Tires

Mixed size tires

Model C 230 Kompressor Sport

C 320 Sport

C 55 AMG

Front axle:

Rims (light alloy) 7

J x 17 H2 7

J x 18 H2

Wheel offset 1.42 in (36 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm)

Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 225/45 R17 91W 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL or Extra Load

Rear axle:

Rims (light alloy) 8

J x 17 H2 8

J x 18 H2

Wheel offset 1.34 in (34 mm) 1.34 in (34 mm)

Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 245/40 R17 91W

Must not be used with snow chains.

245/35 ZR18 92Y XL or Extra Load

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Technical data

Rims and Tires

Minispare wheel

Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only)

Model C 230 Kompressor (Canada only)

C 240

C 240 4MATIC

C 320 (USA only)

C 320 4MATIC

C 230 Kompressor Sport

C 320 Sport

Rim (steel) 3.5 B x 16 H2 3.5 B x 17 H2

Wheel offset 0.67 in (17 mm) 0.67 in (17 mm)

Tire T 125/90 R16 98M

Must not be used with snow chains.

T 125/80 R17 99M

Model C 55 AMG

Rim (steel) 4.5 B x 17 H2

Wheel offset 0.47 in (12 mm)

Tire 145/70-17 92P

Must not be used with snow chains.

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Technical data

Electrical system

Model C 230 Kompressor (all models) C 240 (all models)

C 320 (all models)

C 55 AMG

Generator (alternator) 14 V/120 A 14 V/120 A 14 V/150 A

Starter motor 12 V/1.1 kW 12 V/1.7 kW 14 V/1.7 kW

Battery 12 V/100 Ah 12 V/100 Ah 12 V/100 Ah

Spark plugs Bosch F 6 MPP 332 Bosch F 8 DPP 332

NGK PFR 5 R-11

NGK ILFR 6 A

Electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 0.039 in (1.0 mm) 0.031 in (0.8 mm)

Tightening torque 18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm) 1 5 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm) 18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)

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Technical data

Main dimensions

왔 Main dimensions

Model C 230 Kompressor

C 240

C 240 4MATIC

C 320

C 320 4MATIC

C 230 Kompressor Sport

C 320 Sport

C 55 AMG

Overall vehicle length 178.4 in (4531 mm) 178.4 in (4531 mm) 181.8 in (4617 mm)

Overall vehicle width 68.0 in (1728 mm) 68.0 in (1728 mm) 68.7 in (1744 mm)

Overall vehicle height 56.3 in (1429 mm) 55.6 in (1413 mm) 55.6 in (1 412 mm)

Wheelbase 106.9 in (2715 mm) 106.9 in (2715 mm) 106.9 in (2715 mm)

Track, front 59.3 in (1505 mm) 59.3 in (1505 mm) 59.3 in (1507 mm)

Track, rear 58.1 in (1476 mm) 58.1 in (1476 mm) 58.0 in (1474 mm)

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Technical data

Weights

Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)

Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Capacities

Vehicle components and their respective

lubricants must match. Therefore only use

brands tested and approved by

Mercedes-Benz.

Please refer to the Factory Approved

Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at

your Mercedes-Benz Center.

Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Engine with oil filter C 230 Kompressor (all models)

C 240

C 240 4MATIC

C 320

C 320 4MATIC

C 320 Sport

C 55 AMG

5.8 US qt (5.5 l)

7.9 US qt (7.5 l)

7.4 US qt (7.0 l)

7.9 US qt (7.5 l)

7.4 US qt (7.0 l)

7.9 US qt (7.5 l)

9.0 US qt (8.5 l)

Approved engine oils

Automatic transmission C 230 Kompressor (all models)

C 240 (all models)

C 320 (all models)

C 55 AMG

8.5 US qt (8.0 l)

9.3 US qt (8.7 l)

MB Automatic Transmission Fluid

Manual transmission 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) MB Manual Transmission Oil

Rear axle C 230 Kompressor (all models)

C 240 (all models)

C 320 (all models)

C 55 AMG

1.2 US qt (1.1 l)

1.5 US qt (1.4 l)

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Front axle C 240 4MATIC

C 320 4MATIC

0.5 US qt (0.46 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

Transfer case C 240 4MATIC

C 320 4MATIC

approx. 0.62 US qt (0.59 l) MB Transfer case fluid

Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)

Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease

Brake system 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

Cooling system C 230 Kompressor (all models)

C 240 (all models)

C 320 (all models)

C 55 AMG

approx. 5.9 US qt (5.6 l)

approx. 6.8 US qt (6.4 l)

approx. 12.8 US qt (12.0 l)

MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/antifreeze agent

Fuel tank

including

a reserve of

16.4 US gal (62.0 l)

2.1 US gal (8.0 l)

Premium unleaded gasoline:

Minimum Posted Octane 91

(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (identified by a label

reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on

fuel filler flap):

Alternative fuel: Ethanol fuel (E85)

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Air conditioning system R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil

(never R-12)

Windshield washer 3.2 US qt (3.0 l) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate

Windshield washer and

headlamp cleaning system*

6.4 US qt (6.0 l)

Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available

premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 396).

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Engine oils

Engine oils are specifically tested for their

suitability in our engines and durability for

our service intervals. Therefore, only use

approved engine oils and oil filters

required for vehicles with Maintenance

System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada

vehicles). For a listing of approved engine

oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory

Approved Service Products pamphlet, or

contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

Using engine oils and oil filters of

specification other than those expressly

required for the Maintenance System

(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or

changing of oil and oil filter at change

intervals longer than those called for by

the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or

FSS (Canada Vehicles) will result in engine

damage not covered by the

Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Please follow Maintenance System

(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles)

recommendations for scheduled oil

changes. Failure to do so will result in

engine damage not covered by the

Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Engine oil additives

Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.

They may damage the engine.

Damage or malfunctions resulting from

blending oil additives are not covered by

the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Air conditioning refrigerant

R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG

lubricating oil is used in the air

conditioning system.

Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based

lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the

system will occur.

Brake fluid

During vehicle operation, the boiling point

of the brake fluid is continuously reduced

through the absorption of moisture from

the atmosphere. Under extremely strenu-

ous operating conditions, this moisture

content can lead to the formation of

bubbles in the system, thus reducing the

system’s efficiency.

Therefore, the brake fluid must be

replaced every two years, preferably in the

spring.

Only brake fluid approved by

Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will

provide you with additional information.

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirements

Only use premium unleaded fuel:

앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be 91 min. It is an average

of both the Research (R) octane num-

ber and the Motor (M) octane number:

(R+M)/2. This is also known as the

ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates

such as Ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be

used provided the ratio of any one of these

oxygenates to gasoline does not

exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%.

The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not

exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.

Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is

not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10%

Ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can

be used.

These blends must also meet all other fuel

requirements, such as resistance to spark

knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

To maintain the engine’s durability and

performance, premium unleaded gaso-

line must be used. If premium unleaded

is not available and low octane fuel is

used, follow these precautions:

앫 Have the fuel tank only partially

filled with unleaded regular and fill

up with premium unleaded as soon

as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of

3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded

with a light load such as two

persons and no luggage.

앫 Do not exceed

of maximum

accelerator pedal position if the

vehicle is fully loaded or operating

in mountainous terrain.

Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a

label reading Premium gasoline or

E85 only! are designed to operate on

premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol

fuel (E85) or any mixture of these two.

For more information, see “Flexible

Fuel Vehicles” (

컄 page 392).

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Gasoline additives

A major concern among engine

manufacturers is carbon build-up caused

by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends

only the use of quality gasoline containing

additives that prevent the build up of

carbon deposits.

After an extended period of using fuels

without such additives, carbon deposits

can build up especially on the intake valves

and in the combustion area, leading to

engine performance problems such as:

앫 Warm-up hesitation

앫 Unstable idle

앫 Knocking/pinging

앫 Misfire

앫 Power loss

In areas where carbon deposits may be

encountered due to lack of availability of

gasolines which contain these additives,

Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of

additives approved by us for use on

Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory

Approved Service Products pamphlet for a

listing of approved product(s). Follow

directions on product label.

Do not blend any specific fuel additives

with fuel. This only results in unnecessary

cost and may be harmful to engine

operation.

Damage or malfunction resulting from

poor fuel quality or from blending

additional fuel additives other than those

tested and approved by us for use on

Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the

Factory Approved Service Products

pamphlet are not covered by the

Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Flexible Fuel Vehicles

Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a

label reading Premium gasoline or E85

only! on fuel filler flap.

These vehicles are designed to operate on

premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol

fuel (E85), or on any mixture of these two.

Ethanol fuel (E85) is a mixture of

approximately 85% Ethanol and 15%

unleaded gasoline.

Warning! G

Ethanol fuel (E85) and its fumes are highly

flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Etha-

nol fuel can cause serious injuries if ignited

or if you come into contact with it or inhale

fumes of it. Avoid inhalation of Ethanol

fumes and skin contact with Ethanol. Extin-

guish all open flames before fueling. Never

smoke or create sparks close to Ethanol.

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Switching fuels

For best performance and driveability it is

recommended to use either one or the

other fuel. A refueling pattern that

alternates between the two different fuels

should be avoided if possible.

When switching fuels, make sure:

앫 Fuel level is below half full.

앫 Fuel level is above reserve (fuel reserve

warning lamp is not lit).

앫 Amount of added fuel is more than

5 gallons (20 liters).

앫 Ignition is off during refill.

앫 Immediately after refueling engine is

started and operated for at least five

minutes.

These precautions and recommendations

are supposed to prevent any difficulties

when starting and operating the engine

which otherwise may be experienced

before the engine has fully adapted to the

different fuel.

If in spite of these recommendations the

engine does not perform properly, adding

more gasoline [at least 3 gallons

(12 liters)] to the fuel may improve the

engine behavior.

Cold weather performance

It is possible that starting times will signif-

icantly increase at temperatures

below 32°F (0°C). At low temperatures

the use of a block heater (Canada only) is

recommended (see an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center for further

information). Rough idling may also be

experienced at such temperatures before

the engine is fully warmed up.

Hot weather performance

At ambient temperatures above 95°F

(35°C) start times may increase and be

accompanied by a rough idle following the

start.

Cruising range

E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon

than gasoline. To make sure that engine

performance with Ethanol fuel is similar to

that when using gasoline, the engine must

burn more Ethanol fuel. As a result, it is to

be expected that the fuel consumption will

increase when using E85 compared to

gasoline operation.

Maintenance

Please inform your Mercedes-Benz Center

if you use or have used E85 fuel when your

vehicle is delivered for maintenance or

repairs.

E85 fuel is unsuitable for use when

ambient temperatures fall below 14°F

(-10°C).

Use of E85 may reduce your driving

range.

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water

and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which

provides:

앫 Corrosion protection

앫 Freeze protection

앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory

with a coolant providing freeze protection

to approximately -22°F (-30°C) and

corrosion protection.

If the antifreeze mixture is effective

to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the

coolant in the pressurized cooling system

is reached at approx. 266°F (130°C).

The coolant solution must be used

year-round to provide the necessary corro-

sion protection and increase boil-over

protection. Refer to Maintenance Booklet

for replacement interval.

Coolant system design and coolant used

determine the replacement interval. The

replacement interval published in the

Maintenance Booklet is only applicable

if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze

solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved

products of equal specification (see

Factory Approved Service Products

pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant

concentration or bring it back up to the

proper level.

To provide important corrosion protection,

the solution must be at least 45%

anticorrosion/antifreeze [equivalent to

freeze protection to approx. -22°F

(-30°C)].

If you use a solution that is more than 55%

anticorrosion/antifreeze [freeze

protection to approx. -49°F (-45°C)], the

engine temperature will increase due to

the lower heat transfer capability of the

solution. Therefore, do not use more than

this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze.

If the coolant level is low, water and

MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze should

be used to bring it up to the proper level

(have cooling system checked for signs of

leakage). Please make sure the mixture is

in accordance with label instructions.

The water in the cooling system must meet

minimum requirements, which are usually

satisfied by normal drinking water. If you

are not sure about the water quality,

consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center.

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze

Your vehicle contains a number of

aluminum parts. The use of aluminum

components in motor vehicle engines

necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze

coolant used in such engines be specifi-

cally formulated to protect the aluminum

parts.

Failure to use such anticorrosion/anti-

freeze coolant will result in a significantly

shortened service life.

Therefore, the following product is strongly

recommended for use in your vehicle:

Mercedes-Benz 325.0

Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent.

Before the start of the winter season (or

once a year in hot southern regions), you

should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze

concentration checked. The coolant is also

regularly checked each time you bring your

vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center for service.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model Approx. freeze protection

–35°F (–37°C) –49°F (–45°C)

C 230 Kompressor (all models) 3.0 US qt (2.8 l) 3.3 US qt (3.1 l)

C 240 (all models) 3.4 US qt (3.2 l) 3.8 US qt (3.6 l)

C 320 (all models) 3.4 US qt (3.2 l) 3.8 US qt (3.6 l)

C 55 AMG 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) 7.0 US qt (6.6 l)

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning system*

Both the windshield washer and headlamp

cleaning system* are supplied from the

windshield washer fluid reservoir.

The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of

approx.:

앫 3.2 US qt (3.0 l) in vehicles without

headlamp cleaning system*

앫 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) in vehicles with

headlamp cleaning system*

왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield

Washer Concentrate “S” and water

(or concentrate and commercially

available premixed windshield washer

solvent/antifreeze, depending on

ambient temperatures).

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid

mixing ratio

For temperatures above freezing point, use

MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”

and water:

앫 1 part “S” to 100 parts water

(1.34 fl o z [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l]

water)

For temperatures below freezing point, use

MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”

and commercially available premixed

windshield washer solvent/antifreeze:

앫 1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent

(1.34 fl o z [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l]

solvent)

Warning! G

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-

ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze

on hot engine parts, because it may ignite

and burn. You could be seriously burned.

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Technical data

Consumer information

왔 Consumer information

The following text is published as required

of all manufacturers of passenger cars

under Title 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

Quality grades can be found, where

applicable, on the tire sidewall between

tread shoulder and maximum section

width. For example:

All passenger car tires must conform to

federal safety requirements in addition to

these grades.

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative

rating based on the wear rate of the tire

when tested under controlled conditions

on a specified government test course. For

example, a tire graded 150 would wear

one and one-half (1

) times as well on

the government course as a tire

graded 100. The relative performance of

tires depends upon the actual conditions

of their use, however, and may depart

significantly from the norm due to varia-

tions in driving habits, service practices

and differences in road characteristics and

climate.

Traction

The traction grades, from highest to lowest

are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades

represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet

pavement as measured under controlled

conditions on specified government test

surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire

marked C may have poor traction

performance.

Treadwear Traction Temperature

200 AA A

Warning! G

The traction grade assigned to this tire is

based on straight ahead braking traction

tests, and does not include acceleration,

cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction

characteristics.

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Consumer information

Temperature

The temperature grades are A (the

highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s

resistance to the generation of heat and its

ability to dissipate heat when tested under

controlled conditions on a specified indoor

laboratory test wheel. Sustained high

temperature can cause the material of the

tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and

excessive temperature can lead to sudden

tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a

level of performance which all passenger

car tires must meet under the Federal Mo-

tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.

Grades B and A represent higher levels of

performance on the laboratory test wheel

than the minimum required by law.

Warning! G

The temperature grade for this tire is

established for a tire that is properly inflated

and not overloaded. Excessive speed,

underinflation, or excessive loading, either

separately or in combination, can cause

excessive heat build-up and possible tire

failure.

Technical data for Your Mercedes C Class 4 Door First Generation (2000-2006)

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