2013 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

Rmarine diesel Rheating oil Rbio-diesel Rvegetable oil Rpetrol Rparaffin Rkerosene Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and do not use any special additives. This can otherwise lead to engine damage. This does not include flow improver additives. For further information, see "Flow improv- ers".

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! Vehicles with a diesel particle filter: in countries outside the EU, only refuel with low-sulphur Euro diesel with a sulphur con- tent under 50 ppm; otherwise the emission control system could be damaged.

! Vehicles without a diesel particle fil- ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with a high sulphur content is available, you will need to carry out your vehicle's oil change at shorter intervals. More information about the interval for oil change can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop.

Usually you will find information about the fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta- tion staff. Information on refuelling (Y page 165). Low outside temperatures In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the EN 590 standard defines various climate- dependent temperature categories. Malfunc- tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifi- cations outlined in EN 590. At unusually low outside temperatures, it is possible that the flow characteristics of the diesel fuel could be insufficient. Accordingly, diesel fuel from warmer areas may not be suitable for opera- tion in colder climatic conditions. i Further information on country-specific fuel properties can be obtained from oil companies, e.g. at filling stations.

Fuel consumption information H Environmental note CO2 (carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien- tists believe to be principally responsible for global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your vehicle's CO2 emissions are directly related to fuel consumption and therefore depend on:

Refficient use of the fuel by the engine Rdriving style Rother non-technical factors, such as envi- ronmental influences, road conditions or traffic flow

You can minimise your vehicle's CO2 emis- sions by driving carefully and having it serv- iced regularly.

The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations: Rat very low outside temperatures Rin urban traffic Ron short journeys Rin mountainous terrain Rwhen towing a trailer i Only for certain countries: you can find

the current consumption and emission val- ues of your vehicle in the COC documents (EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are delivered with your vehicle. The consumption figures were in each case based on the currently applicable version: Rfor vehicles that comply with standards up to and including the EURO 4 standard, in accordance with EU Directive 80/1268/EEC

Rfor vehicles that comply with or exceed the EURO 5 standard, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007

Deviations from these values may occur under normal operating conditions.

Engine oil General notes When handling engine oil, observe the impor- tant safety notes on service products (Y page 372). The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the function and service life of an engine. After extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves

engine oils that correspond to the current technical standard. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz engines. Further information on tested and approved engine oils can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes- Benz recommends that you have the oil change carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz approval is indica- ted on the oil container by the inscription "MB Approval" and the corresponding designa- tion, e.g. MB Approval 229.51. You can call up an overview of approved engine oils on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter- ing the designation, e.g. 229.5. The table shows which engine oils have been approved for your vehicle. Petrol engines: in certain countries, differ- ent engine oils can be used, provided that the maintenance intervals are reduced. For more information, please contact a qualified spe- cialist workshop. Petrol engines All models

MB Approval

229.5

MB Approval

228.51,

229.31, 229.51

Diesel engines with diesel particle filter C 220 CDI C 220 CDI BlueEFFI- CIENCY Edition C 250 CDI C 250 CDI Sport

Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils for AMG vehicles.

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i If the engine oils listed in the table are not available, you may add the following engine oils until the next oil change: Rvehicles with a petrol engine: MB

Approval 229.1, 229.3 or ACEA A3
Rdiesel engines: MB Approval 229.1,

229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3

This must only be added once and the amount must not be greater than 1.0 l.

Capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter. Model

Replacement

amount

C 180
C 200
C 250
C 250 Sport All other models C 63 AMG

6.0 l 5.5 l

6.5 l

With external oil

cooler: 8.5 l

Additives ! Do not use any additives with the engine

oil. This could damage the engine.

Engine oil viscosity

Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity

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rating, it flows slowly; the lower the viscosity, the faster it flows. Engine oil selection is based on the respective outside temperatures and in accordance with the SAE classification (viscosity). The table shows you which SAE classifications are to be used. The low-temperature properties of engine oils can be significantly impaired dur- ing operation due to, for example, ageing or soot and fuel accretion. It is therefore strongly recommended to observe regular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE classification.

Brake fluid G WARNING The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois- ture from the air. This results in the boiling point of the brake fluid lowering. If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour pockets may form when the brakes are sub- jected to a heavy load. This would impair brak- ing efficiency. There is a risk of an accident. Have the brake fluid renewed at the prescri- bed intervals.

When handling brake fluid, observe the important safety notes on service products (Y page 372). The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Service Booklet. Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Benz according to MB Approval 331.0. Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist work- shop or on the Internet at: http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at

a qualified specialist workshop and the replacement confirmed in the Service Booklet.

Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury. Let the engine cool down before you top up the antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the antifreeze from components before starting the engine.

! Only add coolant that has been premixed with the desired antifreeze protection. You could otherwise damage the engine. Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter- net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.

! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,

even in countries where high temperatures prevail. Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not sufficiently protected from corrosion and overheating.

i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a

qualified specialist workshop and the replacement confirmed in the Service Booklet.

Comply with the important safety precautions for service products when handling coolant (Y page 372). The coolant is a mixture of water and anti- freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It is responsible for the following: Ranti-corrosion protection Rantifreeze protection Rraising the boiling point If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in the correct concentration, the boiling point of

the coolant during operation will be approx- imately 130 †. The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra- tion in the engine cooling system should: Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the engine

cooling system against freezing down to approximately -37 †.

Rnot exceed 55% (antifreeze protection

down to -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be dissipated as effectively.

If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor- rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/ corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accord- ance with MB Specifications for Service Prod- ucts 310.1. i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-

led with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec- tion.

i The coolant is checked at every mainte-

nance interval at a qualified specialist workshop.

Windscreen washer system and head- lamp cleaning system Important safety notes G WARNING Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable. If it comes into contact with hot engine components or the exhaust system it could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury. Make sure that no windscreen washer con- centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.

! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps.

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! Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the level sensor may be damaged.

! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the spraying nozzles could become blocked.

When handling washer fluid, observe the important safety notes on service products (Y page 372). At temperatures above freezing: X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture

of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum- merFit.

X Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts

water.

At temperatures below freezing: X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter- Fit.

Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper- ature. RDown to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to

2 parts water.

RDown to Ò20 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to

1 part water.

RDown to Ò29 †: mix 2 parts MB WinterFit

to 1 part water.

i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB

SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all year round.

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Vehicle data General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data: Rthe heights specified may vary as a result

of:

tyres load

- condition of the suspension - optional equipment

Roptional equipment reduces the maximum

payload.

Rvehicle-specific weight information can be

found on the vehicle identification plate (Y page 372).

Ronly for certain countries: you can find vehi- cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu- ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are delivered with your vehicle.

Model C 63 AMG All other models

:Opening height

1669 mm

Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. All models (except AMG vehicles) Vehicle length Vehicle width including exterior mirrors Vehicle width excluding exterior mirrors Wheelbase Maximum roof load Maximum boot load

2760 mm 100 kg 100 kg

4590 mm 1997 mm

1770 mm

Dimensions and weights

Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Model C 180
C 220 CDI C 220 CDI BlueEF- FICIENCY Edition

1668 mm 1665 mm

:Opening height

Model

C 180
C 200
C 250
C 250 Sport C 350
C 350 4MATIC C 220 CDI C 220 CDI BlueEFFI- CIENCY Edition C 250 CDI C 250 CDI Sport

Vehicle height 1406 mm 1407 mm 1407 mm

1403 mm

1407 mm

C 63 AMG Vehicle length Vehicle width including exterior mirrors Vehicle width excluding exterior mirrors Vehicle height Wheelbase Maximum roof load Maximum boot load

Trailer tow hitch Mounting dimensions ! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, changes to the cooling system may be nec- essary, depending on the vehicle type. If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis frame.

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Example: anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch : Anchorage points ; Overhang dimension = Rear axle centre line Vehicles without the AMG sports pack- age: for trailer tow hitches fitted at the fac- tory, the overhang dimension including pro- tective covering is 1,154 mm. Vehicles with the AMG sports package: for trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the overhang dimension including protective cov- ering is 1,181 mm.

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Trailer loads ! Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.

Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose. Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.

The C 63 AMG model cannot be used to tow a trailer. Missing values for the C 350 4MATIC model were not available at the time of going to print.

All models (except C

350 4MATIC and C 63 AMG)

Permissible trailer load, unbraked Permissible trailer load, braked15
Maximum drawbar noseweight16

750 kg14
1800 kg 75 kg

The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies. You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle racks or load-bearing implements, on the ball coupling. The maximum noseweight of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball coupling.

Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer The C 63 AMG model cannot be used to tow a trailer.

Manual transmission

Automatic transmis-

sion

C 180
C 200
C 250
C 250 Sport C 350
C 350 4MATIC C 220 CDI C 220 CDI17 Edition

1130 kg 1155 kg

– – – –

1150 kg 1150 kg

1135 kg 1155 kg 1160 kg 1160 kg 1190 kg 1190 kg 1155 kg

–

14 C 180 with manual transmission: 745 kg. 15 At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill. 16 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load. 17 BlueEFFICIENCY

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C 250 CDI C 250 CDI Sport

Manual transmission

Automatic transmis-

sion

1180 kg

–

1185 kg 1185 kg

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