2010 Mercedes-benz C Class Owners Manual

Capacity

Fuel tank Fuel tank reserve

All models All models, except C 63 AMG C 63 AMG

17.4 US gal (66.0 l) approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l)

approx. 3.7 US gal (14.0 l)

Air conditioning system

Washer system

Washer system and headlamp cleaning system

All models

—

4.2 US qt (4.0 l)

3.7 US qt (3.5 l)

6.3 US qt (6.0 l)

C 25064
C 250 Sport64
C 250 4MATIC64
C 250 4MATIC Sport64
C 300
C 300 Sport65
C 350
C 350 Sport65
C 300 4MATIC C 300 4MATIC Sport65
C 350 4MATIC64
C 63 AMG

64 Canada only. 68 Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze. 65 USA only.

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Model

C 300 4MATIC Sport70
C 35069
C 350 Sport70
C 350 4MATIC69
C 63 AMG

Engine, type 272

MB sheet number 229.5

272
272
272
156

229.5
229.5
229.5

229.571

i MB sheet numbers are printed on the

outside of oil containers.

Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the chart below, select oil viscosity according to the lowest air temperature expected before the next oil change.

Approved 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 the Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! Using engine oils and oil filters of a

specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System, or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. Use the table below to determine the MB sheet number. Model

Engine, type 272
272
272
272

MB sheet number 229.5
229.5
229.5
229.5

272
272
272

229.5
229.5
229.5

C 25069
C 250 Sport69
C 250 4MATIC69
C 250 4MATIC Sport69
C 300
C 300 Sport70
C 300 4MATIC

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.

69 Canada only. 70 USA only. 71 Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.

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Air conditioning refrigerant R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are 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 G Warning! During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous 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 regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval. Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes- Benz Center will provide you with additional information.

Premium unleaded gasoline G Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline! Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. Extinguish all smoking materials. Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your health.

! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available and low octane gasoline is used, follow these precautions: RHave the fuel tank only partially filled

with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

RAvoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

RDo not exceed an engine speed of

3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.

RDo not exceed 2/3 of maximum

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

Fuel requirements Only use premium unleaded gasoline. The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Reformulated gasolines (RFG) and/or unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, TAME, ETBE, 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.

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Flexible Fuel Vehicles All models of the C 300 with automatic transmission are Flexible Fuel Vehicles. Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on the 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. G Warning! Ethanol fuel (E85) and its fumes are highly flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Ethanol 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. Extinguish all open flames before refueling. Never smoke or create sparks close to ethanol.

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: RFuel level is below half full. RFuel level is above reserve (fuel tank

reserve warning lamp is not lit).

RAmount of added fuel is more than

5 gallons (20 liters).

RIgnition is off during refill. RImmediately after refueling engine is

started and operated for at least 5 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.

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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.

Fuel consumption E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline. To ensure 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 authorized Mercedes- Benz Center if you use or have used E85 fuel when your vehicle is delivered for maintenance or repairs.

Cold weather performance It is possible that starting times will significantly increase at temperatures below 32‡ (0†). At low temperatures the use of a block heater is recommended (contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information). Rough idling may also be experienced at such temperatures before the engine is fully warmed up. ! E85 fuel is unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 14‡ (-10†).

Hot weather performance At ambient temperatures above 95‡ (35†) start times may increase and be accompanied by a rough idle following the start.

Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only

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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: RWarm-up hesitation RUnstable idle RKnocking/pinging RMisfire RPower loss In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasoline which contains these additives, the use of Mercedes-Benz approved additives is recommended. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only) for a listing of approved products. Follow directions on the product label. Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the 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 are not covered by the Mercedes- Benz Limited Warranty or by any pre-owned or Extended Limited Warranties.

Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: RCorrosion protection RFreeze protection RBoiling protection (by increasing the boiling

point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35‡ (-37†) and corrosion protection. ! Add premixed coolant solution only.

Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/ Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35‡ (-37†), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266‡ (130†). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protection. Refer to the 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 are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. For information on other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50% anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35‡ [-37†]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately -49‡ [-45†]), 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

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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, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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 specifically formulated to protect the aluminum 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: MB 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.

Cooling system

Model

All models, except C 63 AMG C 63 AMG

Approximate freeze protection -35‡ (-37†) 2.5 US qt (2.4 l)

-49‡ (-45†) 2.8 US qt (2.6 l)

6.2 US qt (5.85 l)

6.8 US qt (6.4 l)

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Washer system and headlamp cleaning system G Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

X Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate

“MB SummerFit”.

X Mix with water for temperatures above

freezing point.

X Mix with commercially available premixed

washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point.

Washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above the freezing point: 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water) For temperatures below freezing point: 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)

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Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an 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 (USA only) or www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only). G 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 questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing. Press time July 17, 2009
GSP/OIS Printed in U. S. A.

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Symbols Trademarks: RBabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens

Automotive Corp.

RBluetooth® is a registered trademark of

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This continuation symbol marks a warning or procedure which is continued on the next page.

Display Text in displays, such as the control

system, are printed in the type shown here.

RESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler. RHomeLink® is a registered trademark of

Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. RLogic 7® is a registered trademark of

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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: RPlease read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

RPlease follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

RPlease pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler Company

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Contents

Index ....................................................... 4

At a glance ........................................... 25

Introduction ......................................... 20

Safety and security ............................. 35

Controls in detail ................................. 69

Operation ........................................... 221

Practical hints ................................... 267

Technical data ................................... 331

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1, 2, 3 ... 4-ETS

4MATIC

see ETS/4-ETS

see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) 911 Emergency calls ........................ 173

ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 61
Indicator lamp ................................ 298
Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 280, 281
Accessory weight .............................. 250
Accidents ........................................... 105
Air bags ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 212
Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 173
NECK-PRO active front head restraints ........................................ 52

Active Bi-Xenon headlamps

see Headlamps Adaptive Brake .................................... 62
Additives

Engine oil ....................................... 353
Gasoline ......................................... 355
Address change ................................... 21
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) ................................................. 234

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 277
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment .. 212
Front, driver and passenger ............. 40
Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (Canada only) ........................................ 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (USA only) ........ 42, 308
Knee bag .......................................... 40
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 272
OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42
Pelvis ............................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 39

Side impact ...................................... 41
Window curtain ................................ 42

Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant ............................................. 354
Air distribution .................................. 194
Air pressure

see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure (tires) ............................ 250
Air recirculation mode ...................... 195
Air volume .......................................... 194
Alarm system

see Anti-theft systems All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 183
Alternator

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 290

Alternator (Technical data)

see Vehicle specification AMG menu ......................................... 123
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 357
Antilock Brake System

see ABS Anti-theft systems ............................... 66
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 66

Aquaplaning

Armrest, front

Armrest, rear

see Hydroplaning

Storage compartments .................. 206

Storage compartment .................... 206
Ashtrays ............................................. 209
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 250
Audio menu ........................................ 126
Audio system ..................................... 136
Adjusting volume ........................... 144
Audio and telephone operation ...... 136
Audio AUX mode ............................ 166
Bluetooth® settings ....................... 147
CD mode ........................................ 158
Components .................................. 137
MP3 mode ..................................... 158
Operating safety ............................ 137
Radio operation ............................. 148
Satellite radio ................................ 152
Switching on and off ...................... 144

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Index

System settings ............................. 147
Telephone ...................................... 167
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 87
Automatic central locking .......... 74, 135
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 91
Automatic interior lighting control .... 95
Automatic locking when driving ...... 135
Automatic shift program .................. 111
Automatic transmission ................... 108
Automatic shift program ................ 111
Gear range indicator ...................... 111
Gear ranges ................................... 111
Gear selector lever ........................ 108
Hill-start assist system .................. 183
Kickdown ....................................... 110
Kickdown (manual shift program) . . 115
Manual shift program ..................... 113
One-touch gearshifting .................. 112
Program mode indicator ................ 112
Program mode selector switch (automatic shift program) .............. 111
Program mode selector switch (manual shift program) .......... 113, 114
Shifting procedure ......................... 109
Steering wheel gearshift control .... 112
Transmission position indicator ..... 109
Transmission positions .................. 109
AUX socket ........................................ 166
Axle oils .............................................. 351

BabySmart™

Air bag deactivation system ............. 46
Self-test ........................................... 47
Back button ....................................... 141
Backrest

see Seats

Backup lamps

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 292
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 250
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Batteries, SmartKey

Checking condition .......................... 73
Replacing ....................................... 312

Battery, Vehicle ................................. 321
Charging ........................................ 323
Jump starting ................................. 323
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 290
Bead (tire) .......................................... 250
Beverage holders

see Cup holders Bluetooth® settings .......................... 147
Brake Assist System

see BAS

Brake fluid

Checking level ............................... 228
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 282

Brake lamps

Brake pads

Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 279
Brakes ................................................ 255
High-performance brake system .... 256
Parking brake ................................ 105
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Break-in period .................................. 222
Bulbs

see Replacing bulbs

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for ............. 21
Calls (phone) .............................. 128, 167
Can holders

see Cup holders

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .................................. 349
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 203
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 265
CD player ............................................ 158
Center console

Lower part ....................................... 32
Upper part ....................................... 31

Central locking

Automatic ................................ 74, 135
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71

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Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 75
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 75
Certification label .............................. 332
Children in the vehicle

Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system ............................................. 46
Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 59
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) ........................................... 58
Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (Canada only) ......... 46
Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (USA only) .............. 42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 55
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors – LATCH-type) ..................................... 58
OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42
Override switch ................................ 59
Safety notes ..................................... 54
Tether anchorage points .................. 57
Top tether ........................................ 57

Child safety

see Children in the vehicle

Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX)

see Children in the vehicle

Chrome-plated exhaust tip, cleaning .............................................. 266
Cigarette lighter ................................ 209
Clear button ....................................... 142
Climate control system

Air conditioning ............................. 191
Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 354
Air distribution ............................... 194
Air recirculation mode ................... 195
Air volume ..................................... 194
Automatic mode ............................ 192
Deactivating system ...................... 191
Front defroster .............................. 194
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........ 195
Temperature .................................. 192
Clock ............................................ 29, 132
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 250
Collapsible wheel chock ................... 269

COMAND system

see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination gauge ............................. 28
Combination switch ............................ 93
Compass ............................................ 210
Control system .................................. 118
Multifunction display ..................... 120
Multifunction steering wheel ......... 118
Resetting to factory settings .......... 130
Control system menus ...................... 121
AMG ............................................... 123
Audio ............................................. 126
Navi ............................................... 126
Service ........................................... 129
Settings ......................................... 130
Telephone ...................................... 128
Trip ................................................ 121

Control system submenus

Convenience .................................. 135
Instrument cluster ......................... 131
Lighting .......................................... 133
Time/Date ..................................... 132
Vehicle ........................................... 135

Convenience submenu

Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 136
Fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors ................................... 136

Coolant

Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 357
Capacities ...................................... 351
Checking level ............................... 227
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 288
Temperature gauge ........................ 117
Warning lamp ................................. 305
Coolant temperature gauge ............... 28
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps .................................................... 94
Cruise control .................................... 180
Activating ....................................... 181
Canceling ....................................... 181
Changing the set speed ................. 182
Last stored speed .......................... 183
Lever .............................................. 181
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 275

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Index

Resume function ............................ 183
Setting current speed .................... 181
Cup holders ........................................ 207
Curb weight ....................................... 250
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster Data recording ..................................... 23
Date, Setting ...................................... 133
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 91
Switching on or off ......................... 133

Deep water

see Standing water Defogging (windshield) ..................... 195
Defroster

Front (Climate control system) ...... 194
Rear window .................................. 196

Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps ................................ 134
Interior lighting .............................. 135

Department of Transportation

see DOT

Difficulties

While driving .................................. 104
With starting .................................. 102

Dimensions (vehicle)

see Vehicle specification Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 242
Displays

Maintenance service indicator ....... 259
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 270
Multifunction display ..................... 120
Symbol messages .......................... 279
Text messages ............................... 272
Trip computer ................................ 121
Vehicle status message memory ... 129
Vehicle system settings ................. 130
Door control panel .............................. 33
Door handles ........................................ 33
Doors

Child safety locks ............................ 59
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ... 71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 70

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 286
Opening from inside ......................... 74
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 216
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 215
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 309

DOT (Department of Transportation) .................................. 250
Drinking and driving ......................... 254
Driving

Abroad ........................................... 257
Hydroplaning ................................. 257
Instructions ........................... 101, 254
In winter ........................................ 253
Problems ....................................... 104
Safety systems ................................ 60
Systems ......................................... 180
Through standing water ................. 257

Driving and parking

Safety notes .................................. 101
Driving off .................................. 103, 257
Driving safety systems ....................... 60
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake ................................ 62
BAS .................................................. 61
EBP .................................................. 62
ESP® ................................................ 62
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 63

Driving systems

All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 183
Cruise control ................................ 180
Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode ......................... 184
Hill-start assist system .................. 183
Parktronic system .......................... 185
Rear view camera .......................... 188

Driving tips, automatic transmission ...................................... 110
Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode ............................ 184

E85 (ethanol fuel) .............................. 355
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 85, 136
EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ...................................... 62

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Improper work on or modifications ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 210

Electrical system (Technical data)

see Vehicle specification

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP®

Electronic Traction System

see ETS/4-ETS

Emergency, in case of

First aid kit ..................................... 268
Flat tire .......................................... 317
Hazard warning flasher .................... 93
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 214
Towing the vehicle ......................... 325

Emergency calls

Tele Aid .......................................... 212
Telephone ...................................... 173

Emergency operations

Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 216
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 215
Trunk lid, emergency release ........... 76

Emergency Tensioning Device

see ETD Emission control ............................... 258
Information label ............................ 333
System warranties ........................... 20

Engine

Break-in recommendations ............ 222
Cleaning ......................................... 262
Compartment ................................ 224
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 305
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 288
Number .......................................... 333
Starting .......................................... 101
Turning off ..................................... 106

Engine (Technical data)

see Vehicle specification

Engine coolant

Engine oil

see Coolant

Adding ........................................... 226
Additives ........................................ 353
Checking level ............................... 226
Consumption ................................. 225

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 291
Oil dipstick ..................................... 226
Recommended engine oils and oil filter ............................................... 353

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .............................................. 62
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 63
Messages in the multifunction display ........................... 280, 281, 283
Warning lamp ................................. 302

ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ................................................. 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Ethanol fuel (E85) .............................. 355
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 63
Express operation

Panorama roof ............................... 200
Power windows ................................ 98
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 196
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 90
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 86
Fold-in function ................................ 88
Parking position ............................... 87
Power-folding ................................... 88
Switching fold-in function on or off .................................................. 136
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26

Fastening the seat belts ..................... 50
First aid kit ......................................... 268
Flat tire ............................................... 317
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 321
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 318
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 318
Spare wheel ........................... 317, 349
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ....................... 355
Floormats ........................................... 220
Fluids

Automatic transmission fluid ......... 350
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Capacities ...................................... 349
Engine coolant ............................... 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Manual transmission oil ................. 350

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Power steering fluid ....................... 351
Washer and headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 352
Fog lamps ............................................. 92

Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 292, 294

Fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors ........................................ 88
Four-wheel drive

see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)

Front air bags

see Air bags Front axle oil ...................................... 351
Front lamps

see Headlamps Front passenger front air bag ............ 40

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 272

Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (Canada only) ..... 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (USA only) .......... 42, 308
Front seat head restraints

see Head restraints Fuel ..................................................... 222
Additives ........................................ 355
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 352
Drive sensibly–safe fuel ................. 254
Ethanol fuel (E85) .......................... 355
Fuel consumption (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) .......................................... 355
Fuel consumption statistics ........... 122
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 223
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp ..... 304
Premium unleaded gasoline ........... 354
Refueling ........................................ 222
Requirements ................................ 354
Switching (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) .... 355
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 223
Opening manually .......................... 310
Fuel gauge ................................... 28, 118
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........ 349
Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 352
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 223
Refueling ........................................ 222
Fuses .................................................. 328

Garage door opener .................... 32, 216
Gasoline

see Fuel GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 251
Gear range ......................................... 111
Indicator ........................................ 111
Limiting .......................................... 112
Shifting into optimal ...................... 113
Gear selector lever ............................ 108
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Gearshift pattern ........................... 108
Lock ...................................... 102, 108
Shifting procedure ......................... 109
Transmission position indicator ..... 109
Transmission positions .................. 109
Gearshift lever ................................... 107
Gearshift pattern ........................... 107

Generator

see Alternator

Global locking/unlocking

see Key, SmartKey Glove box ........................................... 205
Gross Axle Weight Rating

see GAWR

Gross Vehicle Weight

see GVW

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

see GVWR GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 251
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ................................................ 251

Halogen headlamps

see Headlamps Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 265
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 93
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 93
Headlamps

Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ............. 90
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 91
Bi-Xenon .................................. 90, 314
Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Cleaning system .............................. 93
Daytime running lamp mode ............ 91

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Delayed shut-off ............................ 134
Halogen ......................................... 314
High-beam flasher ............................ 93
High-beam headlamps ..................... 93
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 91
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 292
Replacing bulbs ............................. 313
Switch .............................................. 90

Headliner and shelf below rear window, cleaning and care of .......... 265
Head restraints .................................... 79
Adjustment ................................ 79, 82
Folding back .................................... 83
NECK-PRO active front head restraints ......................................... 52
Rear seat head restraints ................. 83

Height adjustment

Seat belt outlet ................................ 51
Seats ............................................... 79
High-beam flasher ............................... 93
High-beam headlamps ................ 93, 314
High-performance brake system ..... 256
Hill-start assist system ..................... 183
Hood ................................................... 224

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 286
Horn ...................................................... 27
Hydroplaning ..................................... 257

Identification labels .......................... 332
Identification number, vehicle (VIN) ................................................... 333
Ignition ......................................... 78, 102
Immobilizer .......................................... 66
Infant and child restraint systems

see Children in the vehicle

Inflation pressure

see Tires, Inflation pressure Inside door handle .............................. 74
Instrument cluster ...................... 28, 116
Illumination .................................... 117
Lamps ............................................ 297
Multifunction display ..................... 120

Instrument lighting

see Instrument cluster, Illumination

Instrument panel

see Instrument cluster

Instruments and controls

see Cockpit

Interior lighting

Delayed shut-off ............................ 135
Emergency lighting .......................... 95
Front ................................................ 95
Front reading lamps ......................... 95
Rear ................................................. 95
Rear reading lamps .......................... 95
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 87

Interior storage spaces

see Storage compartments Intermittent wiping ............................. 96
Rain sensor ...................................... 96

ISOFIX (Child seat anchors – LATCH-type)

see Children in the vehicle

Jack ..................................................... 269
Jump starting ..................................... 323

Key, Mechanical

Key, SmartKey

Loss of ............................................. 73
Replacing ......................................... 74
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 309
Valet locking .................................... 77

Battery check lamp .......................... 73
Checking batteries ........................... 73
Factory setting ........................... 71, 73
Global locking (KEYLESS- GO) .................................................. 73
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 71
Global unlocking (KEYLESS- GO) .................................................. 73
Global unlocking (SmartKey) ....................................... 71
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO ..... 72
Locking/unlocking ........................... 70
Loss of ............................................. 73

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Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 286
Opening, trunk ................................. 75
Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof or the panorama roof ................................. 99
Opening and closing the windows .... 99
Remote control ................................ 70
Replacing ......................................... 74
Replacing batteries ........................ 312
Restoring to factory setting ....... 71, 73
Selective setting ........................ 71, 73
Starter switch positions ................... 77

KEYLESS-GO

Starter switch positions ................... 78
Kickdown ........................................... 110
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 115
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 251
Knee bag .............................................. 40

Labels

Certification ................................... 332
Emission control information ......... 333
Tire and Loading Information placard ........................................... 238
Tire inflation pressure .................... 231

Lamps, exterior

Exterior lamp switch ........................ 90
Front .............................................. 314
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 292
Rear ............................................... 314
Switching on/off .............................. 90

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS .......................................... 29, 298
Brakes ..................................... 28, 298
Center console ................................ 31
Coolant .................................... 28, 305
Engine malfunction .................. 28, 305
ESP® ........................................ 28, 302
ESP® OFF ................................ 28, 303
Fog lamps ........................................ 92
Front fog lamps ................................ 28
Front passenger front air bag off (Canada only) .......................... 46, 307

Front passenger front air bag off (USA only) ................................ 42, 308
Fuel tank reserve ..................... 28, 304
High-beam headlamps ............... 28, 93
Instrument cluster ................... 28, 297
Low-beam headlamps ................ 28, 91
Low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale .................. 28, 306
Rear fog lamp .................................. 28
Seat belt telltale ................ 29, 51, 301
SRS .................................... 28, 36, 302
Turn signals ..................................... 28

LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)

see Children in the vehicle

License plate lamps

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 294
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 265
Lighter

see Cigarette lighter Lighting ................................................ 90
Daytime running lamp mode ............ 91
Exterior ............................................ 90
Interior ............................................. 95
Limp-home mode .............................. 116
Load index (tires) ...................... 246, 251
Loading

see Vehicle loading Locator lighting ................................. 134
Locking the vehicle

KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
Manually ........................................ 310
SmartKey ......................................... 70

Loss of

Key .................................................. 73
Service and Warranty Information booklet .......................................... 332
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 91
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 90
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Switching on .................................... 91
Lubricants .......................................... 349
Lumbar support ................................... 82

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Maintenance System

Service indicator display ................ 259
Service indicator message ............. 259
Service term exceeded .................. 259

Manual headlamp mode (Low- beam headlamps) ................................ 91
Manual shift program ....................... 113
Manual transmission ........................ 107
Gearshift lever ............................... 107
Hill-start assist system .................. 183

Maximum engine speed

see Vehicle specification Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 251
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 251
Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure .............................. 251
Mechanical key

see Key, Mechanical Media interface ................................. 205
Memory function ................................. 89
Menus

see Control system menus

Minispare wheel

see Spare wheel Mirrors .................................................. 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 87
Exterior rear view mirror parking position ............................................ 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 86
Interior rear view mirror ................... 86
Memory function .............................. 89
Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors ............................................. 88
Vanity mirror .................................. 208
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 354
Motor Octane Number

see MON MP3 mode .......................................... 158
Multifunction display ........................ 120
Symbol messages .......................... 279
Text messages ............................... 272
Vehicle status messages ............... 270

Multifunction display messages

ABS ....................................... 280, 281
Active headlamps .......................... 292

Advanced TPMS ............................. 277
Air bags ......................................... 272
Alternator ...................................... 290
Backrests ....................................... 286
Battery ........................................... 290
Brake fluid ..................................... 282
Brake pads ..................................... 279
Child seat ...................................... 275
Coolant .......................................... 288
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps ............................................. 295
Cruise control ................................ 275
Doors ............................................. 286
EBP ................................................ 281
Engine oil ....................................... 291
ESP® ............................. 280, 281, 283
Fog lamps .............................. 292, 294
Front passenger front air bag ........ 272
Gas cap .......................................... 291
High-beam lamps ........................... 293
Hood .............................................. 286
License plate lamps ....................... 294
Light sensor ................................... 294
Low-beam lamps ............................ 294
Parking brake ................................ 281
Parking lamps ................................ 293
Power steering ............................... 288
Reserve fuel ................................... 291
Reverse lamp ................................. 292
Side marker lamps ......................... 293
SmartKey ....................................... 286
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO .......... 286
SRS ................................................ 284
Tail lamps ...................................... 295
Tele Aid .......................................... 284
Tire inflation pressure ............ 276, 296
Tire pressure monitor .................... 277
Tires ...................................... 276, 296
Trunk ............................................. 286
Turn signals ................................... 296

Multifunction steering wheel

Adjustment ...................................... 84
Buttons .......................................... 118
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Easy-entry/exit feature ........... 85, 136
Gearshift control ............................ 112
Memory function .............................. 89
Overview .......................................... 29

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Navigation system

see Separate operating instructions Navi menu .......................................... 126
NECK-PRO active front head restraints ............................................. 52
Resetting ....................................... 311
Nets, parcel ....................................... 203
Normal occupant weight .................. 251
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) ................................................... 333

Occupant Classification System

see OCS (Occupant Classification System) Occupant distribution ....................... 251
Occupant safety

Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ .................................... 46
Children and air bags ....................... 37
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) ........................................... 58
Fastening the seat belts ................... 50
Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (Canada only) ........................................ 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (USA only) ........ 42, 308
Infant and child restraint systems .... 55
Introduction ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors – LATCH-type) ..................................... 58
OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42
Seat belts .................................. 39, 48

OCS (Occupant Classification System) ................................................ 42
Self-test ........................................... 46
Odometer ........................................... 121
Oil, oil level

see Engine oil

On-board computer

see Control system One-touch gearshifting ..................... 112

Index

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Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 263
Overhead control panel ...................... 32

Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 261
Paintwork code ................................. 333
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel ...................................... 200
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Operation ....................................... 200
Roller sunblinds ............................. 199
Synchronizing ................................ 201
Parcel nets ......................................... 203
Parking ............................................... 105
Parktronic system .......................... 185
Parking brake .................................... 105

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 281

Parking position

Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 87
Transmission position .................... 109

Parktronic system

Cleaning system sensors ............... 263
Malfunction .................................... 187
Minimum distance ......................... 186
Sensor range ................................. 185
Switching on/off ........................... 187
System sensors ............................. 185
Warning indicators ......................... 186
Parts service ...................................... 332
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp (Canada only)

see Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (Canada only)

PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp (USA only)

see Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (USA only)

Passenger safety

see Occupant safety Pedals ................................................. 254
Pelvis air bags ..................................... 41
Phone

see Telephone Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 265

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Power assistance .............................. 255
Power outlets .................................... 210
Power seats

see Seats

Power steering

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 288

Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Operation ....................................... 196
Synchronizing ................................ 199
Power washer .................................... 261
Power windows ................................... 98
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Operation ......................................... 98
Rear door window, override switch .............................................. 59
Synchronizing .................................. 99
Practical hints ................................... 268
Problems

While driving .................................. 104
With vehicle ..................................... 23
With wipers ...................................... 97
Product information ............................ 20
Production options weight ............... 251
Program mode selector switch

Automatic shift program ................ 111
Manual shift program ............ 113, 114

Proximity key

see Key, SmartKey PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 251

RACETIMER ........................................ 124
Radio .................................................. 148
Satellite radio ................................ 152
Selecting stations .......................... 126
Radio transmitters ............................ 258
Rain sensor

see Intermittent wiping Rear axle oil ....................................... 351
Rear center console ashtray

see Ashtrays

Rear doors

Rear fog lamp

Rear lamps

see Fog lamps

see Tail lamps

Rear seat head restraints

see Head restraints Rear view camera .............................. 188
Cleaning the camera lens .............. 263
Rear window defroster ..................... 196
Recommended tire inflation pressure ..................................... 230, 251
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 354
Refueling ............................................ 222
Regular checks .................................. 224
Reminder, Seat belt

see Seat belts, Telltale

Remote control

see Key, SmartKey Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ............. 216
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 215
Replacing

Key .................................................. 74
Replacing bulbs ................................. 313
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Research Octane Number

see RON

Reserve fuel

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 291
Warning lamp ................................. 304

Restraint systems

see Occupant safety Retaining hooks ................................. 203
Rims ........................................... 251, 344
Roadside Assistance ................... 21, 214
Roller sunblinds ................................. 199
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 354
Roof rack ............................................ 203
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 265

Safety

Child safety locks ............................ 59

Rear door window

Override switch ................................ 59

Safety belts

Driving safety systems ..................... 60
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects ............................ 23

see Seat belts

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Satellite radio .................................... 152
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 52
Seat belts ............................................. 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Fastening ......................................... 50
Height adjustment ........................... 51
Proper use of ................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 48
Telltale ........................................... 301
Seat heating ......................................... 84
Seating capacity ................................ 239
Seats ..................................................... 79
Adjustment ...................................... 79
Easy-entry/exit feature .................... 85
Heating ............................................ 84
Memory function .............................. 89
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 286
Split rear seat bench ..................... 204

Securing cargo

Selective setting

Selector lever

Self-test

Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 203

see Key, SmartKey

see Gear selector lever

BabySmart™ .................................... 47
OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 46
Tele Aid .......................................... 212

Service

see Maintenance Service, parts .................................... 332
Service and warranty information ..... 20
Service intervals

see Maintenance System, Service indicator message Service life (tires) .............................. 243
Service menu ..................................... 129
Settings

Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) ......... 73
Factory setting (SmartKey) .............. 71
Memory function .............................. 89
Menu ............................................. 130

Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) ....... 73
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............ 71
Shelf below rear window, cleaning .. 265
Side impact air bags ........................... 41
Side marker lamps

Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 293
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 252
SmartKey

see Key, SmartKey

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

see Key, SmartKey Snow chains ...................................... 253
Snow tires

see Winter tires Spare wheel ....................................... 344
Mounting ....................................... 318
Storage location ............................ 270
Speedometer ....................................... 28
Speed settings

Cruise control ................................ 181
Resume function ............................ 183

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 302
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 284
Standing water, driving through ...... 257
Starter switch positions

KEYLESS-GO .................................... 78
SmartKey ......................................... 77
Starting difficulties (engine) ............ 102
Starting the engine ........................... 101
Steering column

see Multifunction steering wheel, Adjustment

Steering wheel

see Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift control ..... 112
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 216
Storage compartments ..................... 205
Storing tires ....................................... 244
Sunroof

see Power tilt/sliding sunroof

Sunshade

Rear window .................................. 208

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Sun visors .......................................... 208

Tachometer .................................. 28, 117
Overspeed range ........................... 117
Tail lamps ........................................... 314
Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 295
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Tar stains ........................................... 261
Technical data

Air conditioning refrigerant .... 352, 354
Brake fluid ............................. 351, 354
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ................................ 349
Coolant .................................. 351, 356
Engine oil additives ........................ 353
Engine oils ............................. 350, 353
Fuel requirements .......................... 354
Gasoline additives .......................... 355
Identification labels ....................... 332
Premium unleaded gasoline ........... 354
Rims and tires ................................ 344
Spare wheel ................................... 349
Vehicle specification C 250 ........... 334
Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC ............................... 335
Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC Sport ...................... 336
Vehicle specification C 250 Sport .. 334
Vehicle specification C 300 ........... 337
Vehicle specification C 300 4MATIC ............................... 339
Vehicle specification C 300 4MATIC Sport ...................... 340
Vehicle specification C 300 Sport .. 338
Vehicle specification C 350 ........... 341
Vehicle specification C 350 4MATIC ............................... 343
Vehicle specification C 350 Sport .. 342
Vehicle specification C 63 AMG ..... 343
Washer and headlamp cleaning system ................................... 352, 358

Technical data (dimensions)

see Vehicle specification

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see Vehicle specification

Technical data (engine)