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Spare parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of original spare parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300 000 different spare parts, for Mercedes-Benz models, are available. Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare parts should be installed.

Important! The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle which damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or compromise its durability or safety.

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Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the “warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet and your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:

1. New vehicle limited warranty 2. Emission systems warranty 3. Emission performance warranty 4. California, Massachusetts, and Vermont emission

control systems warranty

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare 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 your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

Identification labels

1 Certification label

2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

(below right rear passenger seat)

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Layout of poly-V-belt drive

3 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 4 Engine number 5 Emission control label 6 Information label, California version

Vacuum line routing for emission control system

When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.

1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Crankshaft 3 Air conditioner compressor 4 Generator (alternator) 5 Idler pulley 6 Power steering pump 7 Coolant pump, fan

Technical data

Model Engine Mode of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349

C 240 (203.0611) 112.912
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 2.68 in (68.20 mm) 158,5 cu.in. (2597 cm3) 10:1
167 hp/6000 rpm (125 kW/6000 rpm) Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 130 ft.lb/4500 rpm (240 Nm/4500 rpm) 6200 rpm 1-4-3-6-2-5
2390 mm

Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt

C 320 (203.0641) 112.946
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.30 in (84.00 mm) 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm3) 10:1
221 hp/5600 rpm (165 kW/5600 rpm) 232 ft.lb/3000 rpm (315 Nm/3000 rpm) 6000 rpm 1-4-3-6-2-5
2390 mm

1 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.

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Rims — Tires

Model Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset: All season tires: Radial-ply tires Winter tires: Radial-ply tires

Spare wheel Rim (light alloy) Wheel offset: All season tires: Radial-ply tires

C 240 (203.061) 7J x 16 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)

C 320 (203.064) 7J x 16 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)

C 240 (Canada only – incl. spare wheel) (steel rims) 61/2 J x 16 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)

205/55 R16 91 H

205/55 R16 91 H

205/55 R 16 91 H

205/55 R16 91 H M+S

205/55 R16 91 H M+S

205/55 R 16 91 H M+S

7J x 16 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)

7J x 16 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)

205/55 R16 91 H

205/55 R16 91 H

Electrical system

Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery Spark plugs

Electrode gap Tightening torque

Weights

Roof load max. Trunk load max.

C 240 (203.061) 14 V/120 A 12V/1.7 kW 12V/100 Ah Bosch F 8 DPER Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK IFR 5 D 10
0.039 in (1.0 mm) 15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

C 320 (203.064) 14 V/120 A 12V/1.7 kW 12V/100 Ah Bosch F 8 DPER Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK IFR 5 D 10
0.039 in (1.0 mm) 15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

220 lb (100 kg) 220 lb (100 kg)

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Main Dimensions

Model

Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height Wheel base Track, front Track, rear

C 240 (203.061) C 320 (203.064) 178.2 in (4526 mm) 68.0 in (1728 mm) 56.1 in (1426 mm) 106.9 in (2715 mm) 59.3 in (1505 mm) 58.1 in (1476 mm)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities

Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.

Engine with oil filter Automatic transmission Rear axle Power steering Front wheel hubs Accelerator control linkage Brake system Cooling system Fuel tank

Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each

approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) approx. 9.5 US qt (10.5 l) 16.4 US gal (62.0 l)

including a reserve of

2.1 US gal (8.0 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Recommended engine oils Automatic transmission fluid Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
MB Power steering fluid High temperature roller bearing grease Hydraulic fluid MB Brake fluid (DOT 4+) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)

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Air conditioner system

Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system

Capacity

Vehicles without headlamp cleaning system: Capacity approx. 3.2 US qt (3.0 l) Vehicles with headlamp cleaning system: Capacity approx. 6.4 US qt (6.0 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant (Never R-12) MB Windshield washer concentrate1

1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and

commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see page 303.

Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on recommended brands is available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could 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 be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Air conditioner refrigerant R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air conditioner 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 hard operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing the system’s efficiency. The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years, preferably in the spring. It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will provide you with additional information.

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Premium unleaded gasoline

Caution! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: • have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible,

• avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration, • 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,

• do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal

position, if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Fuel requirements Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM standard D 439: The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane number and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M)/2). This is also known as 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 not to 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.

Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of only 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: • warm-up hesitation, • unstable idle, • knocking/pinging, • misfire, • power loss. Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel. They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: • corrosion protection, • freeze protection, • 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 approximately 266°F (130°C). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every 3 years. To provide the important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equals a freeze protection to approximately - 22°F (- 30°C). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately - 49°F (- 45°C), the engine temperature

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Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in the hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Approximately freeze protection – 35°F (– 37°C)

– 49°F (– 45°C)

4.8 US qt (4.5 l)

5.3 US qt (5.0 l)

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 anticorrosion/ antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If your are not sure about the water quality, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminium parts. The use of aluminium components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminium parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/ antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life.) Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz anticorrosion/antifreeze agent.

may depart significantly from the norm due to variations 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.

Warning! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straightahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

Consumer information This has been prepared as required of all manufactures 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:

Tread wear 200

Traction AA

Temperature A

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 1/2) 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

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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 corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor 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! 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.

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Airbags ..............................................................................65
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

Malfunction and warning message ........................277
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................................258
Antitheft alarm system ...................................................38
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 199
Audio system

Button and soft key operation ................................. 163
Cassette mode ........................................................... 169
CD changer ................................................................ 174
CD mode ..................................................................... 173
Operating and display elements ............................. 161
Operating safety ........................................................ 160
Operation ................................................................... 163
Operation Audio and telephone .............................. 160
Radio mode ................................................................ 166
Telephone operation ................................................. 177
Audio systems ..................................................................98
Cassette player .......................................................... 100
CD Player ......................................................................99
Radio .............................................................................98

Automatic central locking ..............................................34
Automatic climate control ............................................146
Activated charcoal filter ...........................................154
Adjustable air outlets,

rear passenger compartment .............................159
Air recirculation ........................................................153
Air volume, manual .................................................. 151
Basic setting ...............................................................150
Defrosting ...................................................................152
Display and controls .................................................148
Dust filter ...................................................................150
Economy mode ..........................................................155
Front center console storage

compartment ventilation .....................................158
Residual engine heat utilization .............................156
Special settings ......................................................... 151
Windows fogged up on the inside ..........................152
Windows fogged up on the outside ........................152
Automatic transmission ............................................... 234
Fluid level ...................................................................301
Transmission selector lever,

manually unlocking ............................................ 325

B BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system .....................62
Battery ............................................................................. 316
Block heater ....................................................................252
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................257

Cellular telephone ......................................................... 210
Center console .................................................................. 18
Central locking switch ....................................................33
Central locking system ...................................................25
Automatic central locking .........................................34
Central locking switch ............................................... 33
Choosing global or selective mode ...........................27
Doors ............................................................................. 31
General notes ...............................................................24
Locking and unlocking with remote control ..........27
Mechanical keys ..........................................................30
Obtaining replacement keys .....................................23
Summer opening/convenience feature ...................29
Vehicle keys .................................................................22
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................266
Checking engine oil level .............................................300

Climate control ...............................................................138

Adjustable air outlets,

rear passenger compartment .............................159
Air recirculation ........................................................144
Basic setting ...............................................................142
Defrosting ...................................................................143
Display and controls .................................................140
Dust filter ................................................................... 141
Economy mode ..........................................................145
Front center console storage

compartment ventilation .....................................158
Residual engine heat utilization .............................145
Special settings .........................................................142
Windows fogged up on the inside ..........................143
Windows fogged up on the outside ........................144
COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio ......... 218
Combination switch .......................................................134
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 218
Coolant level ...................................................................301
Coolant temperature gauge ..........................................124
Cruise control ................................................................ 254
Cup holder .......................................................................197

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Dashboard ......................................................................... 16
Door control panel ........................................................... 14
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 190
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................244

Easy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 41
Electronic main key .........................................................23
Changing batteries ...................................................332
Synchronizing remote control ................................334
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................260
Emergency engine shut-down .....................................334
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............335
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................64
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................34
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 129
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 128
Enlarged cargo area .......................................................207
ENTRANCE POSITION - malfunction and warning

messages ....................................................................292
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 130
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 132
Exterior lamps ................................................................326

Additional turn signals on

the exterior mirror .............................................. 330
Bulbs for high and low beam ................................. 328
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 327
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 330
License plate lamps ................................................. 330
Parking and standing lamp .................................... 328
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 326
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 329
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 328
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................ 81
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,

parking position ..........................................................82

First aid kit ..................................................................... 294
Flexible service system (FSS) ......................................125
Front airbags ....................................................................65
Front center console storage

compartment ventilation .........................................158
Front seat adjustment .....................................................42
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 335
Fuel reserve warning .....................................................271
Fuses ............................................................................... 295

G Garage door opener ....................................................... 212
Glove box ......................................................................... 194

Hazard warning flasher switch ................................... 137
Head restraints

Rear seat .......................................................................52

Head restraints, front seats

Removal and installation ...........................................47
Headlamp cleaning system .......................................... 133
Headlamp mode ............................................................. 131
Heated seats .....................................................................50

Identification labels .......................................................349
Individual settings ..........................................................111
"CONVENIENCE" ...................................................... 121
"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER" .......................................113
"LIGHTING" ................................................................117
"VEHICLE" ..................................................................119
Infant and child restraint systems ................................73

Child seat mounts ....................................................... 76
Installation ...................................................................75
Instrument cluster ...........................................................88
Instruments and controls ............................................... 12
Center console ............................................................. 18
Dashboard .................................................................... 16
Door control panel ...................................................... 14
Overhead control panel .............................................. 15
Interior .............................................................................193
Interior lighting ..............................................................189

Jack .................................................................................. 305
Jump starting .................................................................. 318

Lighter .............................................................................201
Loading instructions

(Vehicle with enlarged cargo area) ....................... 209
Locator lighting ..............................................................133
Locking the vehicle with remote control .....................27

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Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 109
Manual seat ............................................................... 45, 48
Manual transmission ....................................................233
Memory function .............................................................85
Mirror, exterior, parking position,

front passenger side ...................................................82
Multicontour seat ............................................................49
Multifunction display ......................................................92
Coolant temperature ...................................................96
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................96
FSS ................................................................................96
Individual settings .....................................................111
Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................96
Trip and main odometer ............................................96
Vehicle speed ...............................................................96
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................92

Navigation system .......................................................... 106
Night security illumination ......................................... 132

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Overhead control panel ................................................... 15

Panic button ......................................................................30
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 202
Parking brake ................................................................ 243
Power windows ...............................................................184
Blocking of rear door window operation ...............186
Express opening and closing ..................................185
Opening and closing ...................................................29
Synchronizing power windows ...............................186
Problems with your vehicle .............................................. 8
Product information .......................................................... 1

Rain sensor .....................................................................135
Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air outlets ................................................159
Rear window defroster ..................................................157
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 191

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front seat head restraints ..........................................47

Replacement keys

Obtaining .....................................................................23
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................337
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................. 9
REST .........................................................................145, 156
Roof rack .........................................................................338

Seat belt nonusage warning system .............................56
Seat belts ...........................................................................55
Fastening ......................................................................58
Operation .....................................................................59
Unfastening ..................................................................59
Warning lamp ............................................................273

Seat belts and integrated

restraint system ..........................................................55

Seats

Front seat adjustment ................................................42
Manual seat .................................................................45
Power seat ....................................................................43
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 123
Side impact airbags .........................................................68

Ski sack .......................................................................... 202
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................187
Opening and closing ...................................................29
Synchronizing ...........................................................188
Spare wheel ................................................................... 308
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment .... 304
Split folding rear seat bench ....................................... 207
Standby bulb function ...................................................331
Start lock-out .....................................................................24
Starter switch ................................................................. 230
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 232
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction and warning

messages ................................................................... 292

Steering lock

See starter switch ..................................................... 230

Steering wheel

Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 41

Steering wheel adjustment

electrical .......................................................................79
manual ..........................................................................77
Storage compartments and armrests ..........................193
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 81
Storing seat positions ......................................................44
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 294
Sun visors ........................................................................192
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........................63

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Tele Aid ...........................................................................220
Initiating an emergency call ...................................222
Telephone ........................................................................ 101
Incoming call ............................................................. 105
Redialing .................................................................... 103
Telephone book ......................................................... 101
Telephone, general ........................................................ 211
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 218
Telescoping steering column -

malfunction and warning messages ......................292
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 219
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 315
Tow-away alarm ................................................................39
Towing the vehicle .........................................................321
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ....325
Trip computer ................................................................. 107
Trunk .................................................................................35
Opening ........................................................................28
Release switch .............................................................37
Trunk lamp ..................................................................... 331

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Unlocking the vehicle with remote control .................27

Vanity mirrors ................................................................192
Vehicle keys ......................................................................22
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 304

What you should know at the gas station ................. 264
Wheels ............................................................................ 306
Where to find it .................................................................. 7
Window curtain airbag ....................................................68
Windshield washer system .......................................... 302
Wiper blade

Replacing insert ....................................................... 337

Service and Literature

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your

vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.

For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com.

Warning! To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior

authorization in writing.

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