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  • Page 2 Gas Station deceleration, See last page • have all maintenance work per­ formed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips MERCEDES-BENZ and in hilly country.
  • Page 3 Mercedes-Benz Owner’s Manual 1996 C 220 C 280 C 36 AMG...
  • Page 4 Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your Mercedes-Benz service station where you will receive...
  • Page 5 Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: •...
  • Page 6 Mercedes-Benz of North America, For your own safety and longer service life of the Inc. or its authorized dealer fails to conform the...
  • Page 7 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) • unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer converters may not be available; the use of Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 365 days a year.
  • Page 8 If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Owner’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Owner’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

  • Page 9: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. Consumer Information Index Literature...
  • Page 10 1000 miles (1500 km) at the vehicle while the engine is authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, moderate vehicle and engine running. Doing so could lead in accordance with the Mainte­ speeds.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Instruments and Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Indicator Lamp Symbols Catalytic Converter Starting and Turning Off the Engine Driving Instructions...

  • Page 12: Instruments And Controls

    15 Glove box (illuminated with key in steering Instruments and Controls lock position 1 or 2) For more detailed descriptions see Index. 16 Seat heater switch 1 Adjustable side air outlet 17 ASR control switch 2 Air volume control for side air outlet 18 Switch for rear seat head restraints 3 Exterior lamp switch 19 Hazard warning flasher switch...

  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster

    Trip odometer. See Index Instrument Cluster Main odometer 1 Coolant temperature gauge. See Index Right turn signal indicator lamp (green) 2 Fuel gauge with reserve warning Tachometer. See Index lamp (yellow). See Index Clock. See Index Outside temperature indicator. See Index Push buttons for intensity of instrument lamps.

  • Page 15: Indicator Lamp Symbols

    Indicator Lamp Symbols Battery not being charged properly. See Index Function Indicator Lamp Exterior lamp failure. See Index High beam ASR malfunction. See Index Warning Lamps (should go out with the engine running unless) ETS malfunction. See Index ASR or ETS. Adjust driving to road condition.

  • Page 16: Catalytic Converter

    Caution! Catalytic Converter Warning! To prevent damage to the cata­ Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped As with any vehicle, do not lytic converters, use only premium with monolithic type catalytic idle, park or operate this ve­ unleaded gasoline in this vehicle.

  • Page 17: Starting And Turning Off The Engine

    Your position 2. The charge indicator regularly. Release key and back authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer lamp should come on. off accelerator. will advise you on this subject. At very high coolant temperatures...

  • Page 18: Driving Instructions

    Have the brake system inspected carefully slow down, and drive duced and increased pedal at an authorized Mercedes-Benz with caution to an area which pressure may be necessary. dealer immediately. Be sure to maintain a safe is a safe distance from the roadway.
  • Page 19 Caution! Specified tire pressures must be maintained. This applies parti­ When driving down long and steep cularly if the tires are subjected to grades, relieve the load on the high loads (e.g. high speeds, brakes by shifting into “ 3 ” or “ 2 ” . heavy loads, high ambient This helps prevent overheating of temperatures).
  • Page 20 Tire Speed Rating Parking Tire Traction Model C 36 AMG only: The safe speed on a wet, snow Warning! This vehicle is factory equipped covered or icy road is always To reduce the risk of personal lower than on a dry road. with “...
  • Page 21 Winter Driving Instructions If the vehicle is parked after being Passenger Compartment driven on salt treated roads, the The most important rule for braking efficiency should be tested Warning! slippery or icy roads is to drive as soon as possible after driving is sensibly and to avoid abrupt ac­...
  • Page 23 Operation Automatic Climate Control Armrest, Rear Inside Rear View Mirror Basic Setting - Adjusting Telescopic Steering Exterior Rear View Mirrors Automatic Mode Column Ashtrays Defogging Windows Head Restraints, Rear Lighter Defrosting Seat Belts and Supplemental Sun Visors Rear Window Defroster Restraint System (SRS) Vanity Mirrors Air Recirculation...

  • Page 24: Automatic Climate Control

    1 Air volume control for center air outlet, turn wheel up to open 2 Air volume control for right air outlet. To open air outlets: Turn wheel to position I5S1 . 3 Center air outlets, adjustable 4 Side air outlets, adjustable 5 Display and Controls The automatic climate control...

  • Page 25: Basic Setting - Automatic Mode

    Basic Setting - Automatic Mode Press BSD for automatic mode. Simultaneously press both and K 3 for temperature setting of 72° F. &AUT0 Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically. This setting can be used all year around. Display and Controls Economy | Air recirculation Press to activate, indicator...

  • Page 26: Defogging Windows

    Rear Window Defroster Air Distribution Special Settings (use only for short duration) Turn key in steering lock to - | I l 0 C —— c u c x r o position 2. Defogging Windows V / - * 80AUTO To select, press InnJ button.

  • Page 27: Air Recirculation

    Air Recirculation Dust Filter Residual Engine Fleat Utilization This mode can be selected to Dust particles (down to a certain With the engine switched off, it is prevent annoying odors or dust size) and pollen are filtered out possible to continue heating the from entering the car’s interior.

  • Page 28: Car Keys

    The transmitter for the infrared authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. remote control is located in the key holder, the receiver is located on the inside rear view mirror. The flat key fits all locks on the...

  • Page 29: Infrared Remote Control

    Infrared Remote Control Start Lock-Out Important! Locking the vehicle activates the start lock-out. The engine can only be started, if the vehicle was unlocked from the outside. Note: If transmit button of the remote control is inadvertently pressed again prior to starting the engine, the start lock-out is activated.
  • Page 30 Closing Windows and Sliding/ Note: Locking and Unlocking Pop-Up Roof from Outside Aim transmitter eye at receiver on If the side windows and sliding/' pop-up roof cannot be closed inside rear view mirror and press Continue to press transmit button automatically by pressing the transmit button.

  • Page 31: Central Locking System

    P 76 -0 10 3 -B 13 Central Locking System Doors Central locking switch in center console The entire vehicle may be locked 1 Opening - pull handle or unlocked by either using the 2 Unlocking The doors cannot be unlocked master key in the door or trunk 3 Locking with the central locking switch, if...

  • Page 32: Trunk

    Notes: In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the doors and trunk can be locked and unlocked individually. To lock, turn key to position 3 or push down lock buttons. To unlock, turn key to position 2 or pull up lock buttons.

  • Page 33: Power Windows And Sliding/Pop-Up Roof

    When locking doors or trunk, turn Warning! key in door lock or trunk lock to Never close the windows or position 1 and hold. The windows sliding/pop-up roof if there is and the sliding/pop-up roof begin the possiblity of anyone being to close automatically after harmed by the closing approximately 2 seconds.

  • Page 34: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Anti-Theft Alarm System The alarm will last approximately 150 seconds in the form of blink­ The anti-theft alarm is automatic­ ing exterior lamps. At the same ally armed or disarmed with the time an additional horn will sound infrared remote contro lor any of intermittently for 60 seconds, your vehicle’s keys by locking or pause for 30 seconds, and repeat...

  • Page 35: Seats, Front

    Seats, Front Turn key in steering lock to posi­ tion 1 or 2 (with the driver’s or front passenger’s door open, the Warning! power seats can also be operated Do not adjust the driver’s seat with the key removed or in while driving.

  • Page 36: Manual Seats

    Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vision as well as fore/aft placement and seat back angle to insure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rearward vision.

  • Page 37: Multicontour Backrest

    Head Restraint Height The amount of cushion height and curvature may be adjusted after Raising: turning the key in steering lock to Pull up on head restraint. position 2. Lowering: The center section (2) can be selected together with bottom Push button (6) and push down on section (1) or top section (3).

  • Page 38: Heated Seats

    Heated Seats Note: The front seat heaters can be When in operation, the seat heater switched on with the key in consumes a large amount of pow­ steering lock positions 1 or 2. er. It is not advisable to use the seat heater longer than necessary.

  • Page 39: Armrest, Rear

    Unlocking: Move lever (1) down until it engages in detent. The indicator lamp comes on. Adjusting: To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull out or push in steering wheel. Locking: Move lever (1) down and release. The lever should return to its upper position.

  • Page 40: Head Restraints, Rear

    Important! For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. Placing head restraints upright: Head Restraints, Rear Folding head restraints backward...

  • Page 41: Seat Belts And Supplemental

    Seat Belts and Supplemental Seat Belt Warning System Warning! Restraint System (SRS) With the key in steering lock Never ride in a moving vehicle position 2, a warning sounds for a with the seat back reclined. Your vehicle is equipped with seat short time if the driver’s seat belt Sitting in an excessively re­...
  • Page 42 1 Latch plate Tighten the lap portion to a snug Raising: fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Slide belt outlet upward. 2 Buckle Lowering: The shoulder portion of the seat 3 Release button Press button (4) and slide belt belt must be pulled snug and outlet downward.
  • Page 43 To lengthen the belt: With the belt unfastened, turn the latch plate so that it is a little more than 90° perpendicular to the belt, then extend the belt. Fasten the belt and tighten as stated above. To disengage the belt, push red button (3) in the buckle.
  • Page 44 Warning! • Never wear the shoulder • Each seat belt should never belt under your arm, against be used for more than one USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. your neck or off your shoul­ person at a time. Do not • Each occupant should wear der.
  • Page 45 Supplemental Restraint System Warning! • According to accident sta­ (SRS) tistics, children are safer USE CHILD RESTRAINTS when properly restrained in Supplemental Restraint System PROPERLY. the rear seating positions means that airbags alone cannot • Infants and small children than in the front seating protect as well as airbags plus must be seated in an infant positions.

  • Page 46: Emergency Tensioning

    Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR) The seat belts for the front seats are equipped with emergency ten­ sioning retractors. These tension­ ing retractors are located in each belt’s inertia reel and become operationally ready with the key in steering lock position 1 or 2. The emergency tensioning re­...
  • Page 47 The following system components Mercedes-Benz dealer immediate­ In cases of other frontal im­ are monitored or undergo a self­ ly to have the system checked; pacts, roll-overs, certain side check: crash-sensor, airbag igni­...
  • Page 48 Important! Warning! • Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steer­ The “SRS” is designed to re­ It is very important for your duce the potential of injury in ing wheel or dashboard. safety to always be in a pro­ certain frontal and front-angled perly seated position and to •...
  • Page 49 • Damaged belts or belts that cover and installation of rized Mercedes-Benz dealer. were highly stressed in an additional electrical/elec­ accident must be replaced tronic equipment on or near When you sell the vehicle we and their anchoring points “SRS”...

  • Page 50: Child Restraint

    Consult your authorized Infants and small children turer’s instructions for installation Mercedes-Benz dealer for instal­ should never share a seat belt and use. lation of these anchorages. with another occupant. During...

  • Page 51: Enlarged Cargo Area

    Fold down: Pull locking handle and fold backrest forward. Set up: Pull backrest up until it locks in its upright position. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest. Note: To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk, always lock backrest in its upright —...

  • Page 52: Loading Instructions

    The handling characteristics of a Warning! fully loaded vehicle depend greatly In an accident, during hard on the load distribution. It is there­ braking or sudden maneuvers, fore recommended to load the loose items will be thrown vehicle according to the illustra­ around inside the vehicle, and tions shown, with the heaviest can cause injury to vehicle...

  • Page 53: Cargo Tie-Down Rings

    Cargo Tie-Down Rings Shelf below Rear Window (Vehicles with enlarged cargo area) Warning! 1 Ring The shelf below the rear win­ dow should not be used to Secure cargo by applying even carry objects. This will prevent load on all four rings. such objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an...

  • Page 54: Steering Lock

    1 Steering is unlocked. Notes: (If necessary, move steering A warning sounds when the wheel slightly to allow the key driver’s door is opened with the to be turned clockwise to key in steering lock position position Most electrical consumers can With the engine at idle speed, the be operated.

  • Page 55: Combination Switch

    Control for • windshield washer system • optional headlamp cleaning system (only in exterior lamp positions S or m When the washer system is activated, the wipers also operate for a limited time. 7 Windshield wiper 0 Wiper off 1 Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed P82-0073-B13 III Fast wiper speed...
  • Page 56 Windshield Washer Fluid Mixing Windshield Wiper Smears Turn Signal Failure Ratio If the windshield wiper smears the If one of the turn signals fails, the For temperatures above freezing: windshield, even during rain, turn signal indicator system activate the washer system as flashes and sounds at a faster MB Windshield Washer often as necessary.

  • Page 57: Exterior Lamp Switch

    Standing Lamps When the vehicle is parked on the Parking lamps (also side street the standing lamps (right or marker lamps, taillamps, left side parking lamps) can be license plate lamps, turned on, making the vehicle instrument panel lamps) more visible to passing vehicles. Canada only: The standing lamps cannot be When the engine is...

  • Page 58: Night Security Illumination

    Night Security Illumination Antiglare Night Position (Vehicles with Anti-Theft Alarm Manual: System) Tilt the mirror to the antiglare night When exiting the vehicle after position by turning knob ( driving with the exterior lamps on, the headlamps switch on for Automatic: added security for approximately With the key in steering lock posi­...

  • Page 59: Exterior Rear View Mirrors

    Turn key in steering lock to Warning! position Exercise care when using the First select the mirror to be passenger-side mirror. The adjusted - turn switch: passenger-side exterior mirror 1 Left mirror is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of 2 Right mirror view).

  • Page 60: Ashtrays

    Prior to removing the ashtray insert move gear selector lever to position “ N ” . Warning! With the gear selector lever in position “N”, turn off the engine and set the parking brake. Otherwise the vehicle might move unintentionally. To remove ashtray: Push sliding knob (1) toward the P81-0056-B13...

  • Page 61: Lighter

    Lighter Sun Visors Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Turn key in steering lock to Swing sun visors down to protect With the visor engaged in its position against sun glare. inner mounting, the lamp can be switched on by opening the cover. Push in lighter (1);...

  • Page 62: Storage Compartments And Cupholder

    P68-0067-B13 To open cup holder: Storage Compartments and Storage Compartments in Cupholder Center Console Briefly press button (7). The cup holder opens automatically. To open compartment in armrest: Glove Box Lift lid with handle (4). To store cup holder: 1 Unlocking: Push button (7) down until cup To open compartment under Turn master key to vertical...

  • Page 63: Interior Lighting

    Interior Lighting Entrance Lamps, Exit Lamps in Front Doors (optional) 1 Rear passenger compartment lamp on. The lamps are switched on and off by the door contact switches. 2 Door contact on. Interior lamps are switched on when opening a door. Interior lamps are switched on, and off (soft fade) delayed, when unlocking or locking the...

  • Page 64: Pop-Up Feature

    Warning! When closing the sliding roof, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. Notes: The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should an elec­ trical malfunction occur, refer to Emergency Operation in Index. The sliding roof can also be closed with the key or infrared remote control while locking the...

  • Page 65: Power Windows

    Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation If no operation of the rear windows by switch ( ) (for instance by children) is desired, slide safety switch (5) to right, symbol H becomes visible. Warning! When closing the windows, be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.

  • Page 66: Instrument Lamps

    Display Illumination The display for temperature, odometer and clock is illuminated briefly when opening the driver door. The display illumination bright­ ness responds automatically according to changes in the surrounding light sensitivity. To briefly illuminate the display (with key removed or in steering lock position ), press button O, h or m.

  • Page 67: Trunk Lid Release Switch

    P 82 2 35-B 13 For further information and instal­ lation contact your authorized Trunk Lid Release Switch Mercedes-Benz dealer. The switch is located in the center console. Warning! To open the trunk, the vehicle Some jurisdictions prohibit the must be parked and unlocked.

  • Page 68: Ski Sack

    P81 00!>3 B 1 3A . Wrap strap around ski sack and . Connect snap hook ( ) of front Ski Sack armrest (4). strap to eye (7) located on Unfolding center tunnel in front of rear 7. Close clasp (arrow up) and pull 1.
  • Page 69 . Fold sides of cover (2) together. 5. Fold and flatten ski sack Folding lengthwise. 1. Close flap in trunk. 2. Disconnect clasp by pressing tabs (arrows) together. 3. Disconnect snap hook ( ) from eye (7).
  • Page 70 9. Place folded ski sack inside . Place rear strap in fold of ski . Wrap strap with snap hook recess of backrest. sack. around ski sack. 7. Fold back the reinforced ski sack tip ( ), then continue to roll up the ski sack tightly.
  • Page 71 Removal of Ski Sack For removal of the ski sack we recommed that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Warning! Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while the ski sack is removed. Deadly carbon mon­ oxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.
  • Page 73 Driving Drinking and Driving Exterior Lamp Failure Parking Brake Indicator Lamp Driving Off Tachometer Automatic Transmission Brake Pad Wear Indicator Cruise Control Lamp Charge Indicator Lamp Brake Warning Lamp Low Engine Oil Level Antilock Brake System Warning Lamp (ABS) Engine Oil Consumption Electronic Traction System Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp (ETS)

  • Page 74: Parking Brake Pedal

    Drinking and Driving Driving Off Test the brakes briefly after driving Warning! off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other Drinking and driving can be a traffic. very dangerous combination. Even a small amount of alco­ Warm up the engine smoothly.
  • Page 75 Automatic Transmission the brake until ready to drive. The Accelerator Position vehicle may otherwise start creep­ The automatic transmission Partial throttle = early upshifting ing when the selector lever is in selects individual gears auto­ = normal acceleration drive or reverse position. matically, dependent upon Full throttle = later upshifting = •...
  • Page 76 Your vehicle’s ABS will not P Parking lock. covered by the Mercedes-Benz prevent this type of loss of The parking lock is an addition­ Limited Warranty. control.

  • Page 77: Operation

    2 Upshift to 2nd gear only. Maneuvering Stopping For driving in mountainous To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, regions. Since the transmission when pulling into parking space, leave the transmission in gear and will not shift up any further, this control the car speed by gradually hold vehicle with the service...
  • Page 78 If a set speed is to be increased or have the system checked at decreased slightly, e.g. to adapt to your authorized Mercedes-Benz P82 0010 B13A the traffic flow, hold lever in posi­ dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 79 As soon as the grade eases, the covered by the Mercedes-Benz ing roads or in heavy traffic cruise controlled speed will again Limited Warranty.
  • Page 80 Doing so could station where the engine oil result in engine damage that is not should be topped to the “fu ll” covered by the Mercedes-Benz mark on the dipstick with an Limited Warranty. approved oil.
  • Page 81 Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Adaptation to ambient temperature The engine should not be takes place in steps and depends operated with the coolant With the key in steering lock posi­ on the prevailing driving condi­ temperature in the red zone. tion , the fuel reserve warning tions (stop-and-go or moderate,...
  • Page 82 Extended driving with the can be seriously burned. next opportunity. The reservoir for light illuminated may cause the windshield and headlamp serious engine damage not washer systems is located in the covered by the Mercedes-Benz engine compartment. Limited Warranty.
  • Page 83 30 seconds. It goes result in engine damage that is not should go out when the engine is out when the engine is running. covered by the Mercedes-Benz running. Limited Warranty. If the indicator lamp lights up If the warning lamp does not go...
  • Page 84 When the minimum mark on the Brake Warning Lamp Warning! reservoir is reached, have the The brake warning lamp will come Driving with the brake warn­ brake system checked for brake on for approximately 30 seconds ing lamp on can result in an pad thickness and leaks.

  • Page 85: Instrument Cluster

    On slippery road surfaces, the Have the system checked at your To alert following vehicles to ABS will respond even with only authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer slippery road conditions you slight brake pedal pressure. The as soon as possible. discover, operate your hazard pulsating brake pedal can be an warning flashers as appropriate.
  • Page 86 Notes: Have the ETS checked at your the speedometer dial, starts to If the ETS malfunction indicator authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer flash at any vehicle speed, as lamp comes on while the ETS as soon as possible. soon as the tires lose traction and warning lamp flashes, the elec­...
  • Page 87 Acceleration Slip Regulation Important! Have the ASR checked at your (ASR) authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer If the ASR warning lamp flashes, as soon as possible. The acceleration slip regulation adapt your speed and driving to will engage at all vehicle speeds, the prevailing road conditions.

  • Page 88: Asr Control Switch

    ASR Control Switch The ASR warning lamp, located in the speedometer dial, starts to To improve the vehicle’s traction flash at any vehicle speed as soon when driving with snow chains, or as the tires lose traction and the starting off in deep snow, sand or wheels begin to spin.
  • Page 89 1 2 0 Vehicle Jack Replacing Wiper Blades 1 2 1 Wheels Manual Release of Fuel Changing Wheels Filler Flap 1 2 2 Tire Inflation Pressure Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive 1 2 2 Battery Mercedes-Benz Exterior Lamps Spare Parts Service Roof Rack...
  • Page 90 Warning! To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running. Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving. The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils, spark plug sockets, ignition...
  • Page 91 Adding Coolant Warning! If coolant has to be added, a • Use extreme caution when 50/50 mixture of water and MB opening the hood if there anticorrosion/antifreeze should be are any signs of steam or added. coolant leaking from the cooling system.
  • Page 92 To check the engine oil level, Oil level must be between park vehicle on level ground, the lower (min) and with engine at normal upper (max) mark of the operational temperature. dipstick. Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine, allowing for Do not overfill the engine.
  • Page 93 Two sets of maximum and mini­ Mercedes-Benz dealer check the mum fluid level marks on the dip­ transmission fluid level. stick are applicable references only if the transmission fluid has The transmission fluid level should either reached its normal operat­...
  • Page 94 Stowing Things in the Vehicle Trunk Lamp If the trunk is to remain open for Warning! along period of time, the trunk lamp can be switched off by pul­ To help avoid personal injury ling out the plunger in the switch during a collision or sudden (arrow).
  • Page 95 Lift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of the trunk. To remove spare tire: Turn luggage bowl counterclock­ wise and remove. To store spare tire: Place spare tire in wheel well and secure it with luggage bowl. Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop.
  • Page 96 See your authorized into either side of the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz dealer for further To help avoid personal injury, information. use the jack only to lift the...
  • Page 97 Rims and tires must be When replacing rims, use only vehicle forward movement. of the correct size and type. For genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel dimensions, see “Technical Data” . Notes: bolts (identified by Mercedes We recommend that you break star) specified for the particu­...
  • Page 98 Be sure that the jack part. See your authorized arm is fully inserted in the Mercedes-Benz dealer for further jack tube. Always lower the information. vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before...
  • Page 99 Changing Wheels Move vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance from the road­ way. 1. Set parking brake and turn on hazard warning flasher. 2. Move selector lever to position “ P” and turn off engine. 3. Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not supplied with vehicle) or sizable wood block...
  • Page 100 AMG version 7. Jack up the vehicle until the 10. Clean contact surfaces of wheel is clear of the ground. wheel and wheel hub. Install . Insert jack arm fully into the Never start engine while vehicle spare wheel on wheel hub. tube hole up to the stop.
  • Page 101 Important! Warning! When installing new wheels the Always replace wheel bolts mounting bolts must be retight­ that are damaged or rusted. ened after approx. 60 - 300 miles Never apply oil or grease to (100 to 500 km). wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately.
  • Page 102 Overinflating tires can result lighter loads and are perfectly for Mercedes-Benz recommended in sudden deflation (blowout) permissible. The ride of the ve­ tires as well as for the varying because they are more likely hicle, however, will become operating conditions.
  • Page 103 Battery The service life of the battery is While the engine is running the dependent on its condition of battery terminal clamps must not charge. The battery should always be loosened or detached, other­ Warning! be kept sufficiently charged, in wise the generator and other Failure to follow these order to last an optimum length of...
  • Page 104 Bulb socket for turn signal, Exterior Lamps Headlamp Assembly parking, side marker and 1 Headlamp horizontal adjust­ When replacing bulbs, install only standing lamp ment screw 12 volt bulbs with the specified Electrical connector for high watt rating. 2 Headlamp and fog lamp vertical and low beam headlamp bulb adjustment screw Electrical connector for fog...
  • Page 105 Replacing Bulb: Bulb for High and Low Beam Turn Signal, Parking, Side H1 or H1L (55 W) Marker and Standing Lamp When replacing halogen bulbs do (1157 [26.9/8.3 W/32/3 cp bulb]) not touch glass portion of bulb Bulb for Fog Lamp H3 (55 W) with bare hands.
  • Page 106 P 5 4 -0 1 6 7 -B 2 4 A P54-0250-B13 Adjusting Headlamp 1. Park vehicle on level surface 3. Move vehicle on the level approximately 6 inches surface 25 feet (7.6 m) straight Correct headlamp adjustment is (152 mm) from a vertical test back from the wall.
  • Page 107 6 . Horizontal headlamp aim 7. The indicator (4 and 9) in the (low beams on): sight glass should align with the “ 0 ” mark after any horizon­ Turn adjusting screw (1) tal adjustment. If it does not, (counterclockwise to adjust to slide the “...
  • Page 108 Taillamp Assemblies 1 Stop lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 2 Turn signal lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 3 Backup lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 4 Tail, parking, side marker and standing lamp (5 W/4 cp bulb) 5 Passenger side: Tail and parking lamp (21/4 W /35/1.2 cp bulb) Driver’s side: To replace bulbs:...
  • Page 109 High Mounted Stop Lamp (H2 [20 W] bulb) To replace the bulb, press tabs on both sides (arrows) to release cover. Turn bulb socket with bulb counterclockwise and pull out. Press bulb down, turn counter­ clockwise and remove. 1850 License Plate Lamps (5 W bulb) Loosen both securing screws (1), remove lamp and take out bulb.
  • Page 110 P54-014 1 -B13 1 Main fuse box in engine 2 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 4 Auxiliary fuse in engine compartment compartment 3 Auxiliary fuse in trunk Fuses To gain access to the main fuse After replacing a blown fuse, box, release clamp (1), lift the fuse close fuse box cover.
  • Page 111 Jump Starting If the battery is discharged, the Important! engine should be started with 3. Clamp one end of the first jumper cables and the (12 V) Warning! jumper cable to the positive battery of another vehicle. ( + ) terminal of the discharged Failure to follow these direc­...
  • Page 112 6. After the engine has started, remove jum per cables by exactly reversing the above installation sequence, starting with the last connection made first. When removing each clamp, make sure that it does not touch any other metal while the other end is still attached. Important! A discharged battery can freeze at approx.
  • Page 113 To positively avoid a possibility of Caution! Warning! damage to the transmission, Vehicles with Acceleration Slip With the engine not running, however, we recommend to dis­ Regulation (ASR) there is no power assistance connect the drive shaft at the rear for the braking and steering If the vehicle is towed with the axle drive flange on any towing...
  • Page 114 Cleaning and Care of the paint damage. Frequent washing, recommended by Mercedes-Benz Vehicle however, reduces and/or elimi­ because of the possibility of nates the aggressiveness and incompatibility between materials potency of the above adverse used in the production process Warning! influences.
  • Page 115 Engine Cleaning Thoroughly spray the car with a Tar Stains diffused jet of water. Direct only a Prior to cleaning the engine Quickly remove tar stains before very weak spray towards the compartment make sure to protect they dry and become more diffi­ ventilation intake.
  • Page 116 Seat Belts Headliner and Upholstery Shelf below Rear Window The webbing must not be treated Using aftermarket seat covers or with chemical cleaning agents. Clean with soft bristle brush, or wearing clothing that have the Use only clear, lukewarm water use a dry-shampoo cleaner in tendency to give off coloring (e.g.
  • Page 117 Paintwork, Painted Body Light Alloy Wheels Ornamental Moldings Components MB-Autoshampoo should be used For regular cleaning and care of MB-Gloss Preserver should be for regular cleaning of the light very dirty chrome-plated parts, use applied when water drops on the alloy wheels.
  • Page 118 P76-0074-B13A Change batteries, inserting new Synchronizing System: Testing Infrared Remote Control ones under contact spring (5) with The system may have to be re­ Checking Batteries: plus ( + ) side facing up. synchronized, if the transmitter is If the transmit button (1) is Press battery cover onto housing without voltage for several pressed longer than 1 second,the...
  • Page 119 Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Do not drive the vehicle with­ out the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. For positioning of head restraints refer to sections Manual Seats, Power Seats, and Head Power seats Manual seats...
  • Page 120 P92-0014-B13 Rear Seat Cushion Emergency Operation of To slide the roof closed or to raise Sliding Roof the roof at the rear: turn crank Removal: Push in locking tabs (on clockwise. left and right side of seat) and pull The sliding roof can be opened or up seat at the front.
  • Page 121 Replacing Wiper Blades For safety reasons, remove key from steering lock before replac­ ing a wiper blade, otherwise the motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury. Notes: Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward. Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted.
  • Page 122 Manual Release of Fuel Filler C 220 C 280, C 36 AMG Flap Layout of Poly-V-belt Drive 6 Idler pulley The manual release knob is 7 Power steering pump 1 Automatic belt tensioner located behind the right side 8 Model C 220: trunk panel and felt pad.
  • Page 123 Spare Parts Service Roof Rack All authorized Mercedes-Benz Use only those roof racks ap­ dealers maintain a stock of ori­ proved by Mercedes-Benz to avoid ginal spare parts required for damage to the vehicle. Follow maintenance and repair work. In manufacturer’s installation addition, strategically located parts instructions.
  • Page 125 Technical Data Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. Consumer Information Identification Plates Vehicle Data Card Warranty Coverage Technical Data C 220 C 280 C 3 6 A M G Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. Capacities Engine Oils Engine Oil Additives Air Conditioner Refrigerant Brake Fluid Premium Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Requirements...

  • Page 126: Identification Plates

    Identification Plates When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers. 1 Certification Label 2 Vehicle Identification No. 3 Identification Label (lower edge of windshield) 4 Engine No. C 220, rear left, C 280, front right, C 36 AMG, front right P Q 0 -0 0 5 9 -B 1 3 5 Body No.

  • Page 127: Vehicle Data Card

    Owner’s Service and War­ Service and Warranty Policy ranty Policy Booklet and your Booklet, have your authorized authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer Mercedes-Benz dealer arrange will exchange or repair any for a replacement. It will be defective parts in accordance with mailed to you.

  • Page 128: Technical Data C 220

    Technical Data C 220 Model C 220 (202 022)1 Rims - Tires Rims Engine (light alloy rims) J x 15 H 2 Wheel offset 1.46 in (37 mm) Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection Summer tires: Radial-ply tires 195/65 R 15 91 H No.
  • Page 129 Technical Data C 220 Weights See certification tag Main Dimensions Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Overall vehicle length 177.4 in (4507 mm) 220 lb (100 kg) Trunk load max. Overall vehicle width 67.7 in (1720 mm) Overall height 56.1 in (1424 mm) Wheel base 105.9 in (2690 mm)
  • Page 130 Technical Data C 280 Model____________________C 280 (202 028)1 Rims - Tires Rims Engine J x 15 H 2 (light alloy rims) Wheel offset 1.46 in (37 mm) Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection Summer tires: 195/65 R 15 91 H Radial-ply tires No.
  • Page 131 Technical Data C 280 Weights_______________ See certification tag Main Dimensions Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Overall vehicle length 177.4 in (4507 mm) Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Overall vehicle width 67.7 in (1720 mm) Overall height 56.1 in (1424 mm) Wheel base 105.9 in (2690 mm)
  • Page 132 Technical Data C 36 AMG Model____________________C 36 AMG (202 028)1 Rims and Summer Tires Rims2 Engine Front axle 71/2J x 17 H 2 AMG light alloy rims Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) gasoline injection Rear axle No.
  • Page 133 Technical Data C 36 AMG Electrical System Weights See certification tag Generator (alternator) 14 V/115 A Roof load max._________ 220 lb (100 kg) Trunk load max. Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 220 lb (100 kg) Battery 12 V/100 Ah Main Dimensions Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DCO Beru 14 F-8 DUO...

  • Page 134: C 36 Amg

    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 authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
  • Page 135 M odel C apacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease Accelerator Hydraulic fluid control linkage Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 I) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4) Windshield washer approx.

  • Page 136: Engine Oil Additives

    Failure to do so could replaced every two years, prefer­ result in engine damage not ably in the spring. covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes- Engine Oil Additives Benz.

  • Page 137: Premium Unleaded Gasoline

    Premium Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Requirements Gasoline Additives Caution! Use only Premium unleaded A major concern among engine meeting ASTM standard D 439: manufacturers is carbon build up To maintain the engine’s dura­ caused by gasoline. Mercedes- bility and performance, premium The octane number (posted at the Benz recommends to use only unleaded gasoline must be used.

  • Page 138: Coolants

    The water in the cooling system ding freeze protection to approx. to your authorized Mercedes-Benz must meet minimum requirements, -2 2 °F (-30 °C) and corrosion dealer for maintenance service.

  • Page 139: Consumer Information

    Consumer Information depart significantly from the norm tested under controlled conditions due to variations in driving habits, on a specified indoor laboratory This has been prepared as re­ service practices and differences test wheel. Sustained high tempe­ quired of all manufacturers of in road characteristics and rature can cause the material of passenger cars under Title 49,...

  • Page 140: Problems With Your Vehicle

    If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss...

  • Page 141: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz of North America Inc.. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
  • Page 143 Index...

  • Page 144: Automatic Climate Control

    ABS 7 4 - 7 5 , 8 3 - 8 5 Battery 103 Acceleration slip regulation (ASR) Battery not being charged Capacities: Fuels, coolants, Charge indicator lamp 1 5,78 lubricants etc. 134 Air conditioner refrigerant 136 Brake fluid 1 6 ,8 2 ,1 1 4 ,1 3 5 - 1 3 6 Cargo area 49 Air distribution 24 Brake pads worn...
  • Page 145 Display illumination 64 First aid kit 95 Lamps, exterior Doors 29 Fuel Fog lamps 55 Drinking and driving 72 Gasoline additives 137 Headlamp, adjusting 106 Driving instructions 16 Gasoline requirements 137 Headlamps 30, 55-56, 81, Driving off 72 Premium unleaded gasoline 104, 107 14, 135, 137 High mounted stop lamp 109...

  • Page 146: Radio

    Parking brake 1 5 - 1 6 ,1 8 ,5 8 , Safety guidelines for the seat belt, Tachometer 81 7 2 - 7 5 , 82, 8 4 - 8 5 , 87, 93, 96, emergency tensioning retractor Technical data 128 9 8 - 9 9 , 111 and airbag 47 Tire inflation pressure 102...

  • Page 147: Service And Literature

    Service and Literature Warning! Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer has trained To help avoid personal injury, be extremely technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to careful when performing any maintenance service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and work or repairs. Improper or incomplete ser­...
  • Page 148 Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip The engine compartment of model C 220 is illustrated. 1 Fuel Supply Open flap by pushing near front (arrow). Turn fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank has been released, then remove cap.
  • Page 149 “ CHECK ENGINE” mal­ therefore, be carried out only by lated. If you think that exhaust function indicator lamp in the qualified Mercedes-Benz techni­ gas fumes are entering the ve­ instrument cluster and are simul­ cians. Engine adjustments should...
  • Page 150 Mercedes-Benz service network at Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized “ S ” to a premixed windshield your disposal. If you plan to travel Mercedes-Benz dealer will be glad washer solvent/antifreeze which into areas which are not listed in to advise you on this subject.
  • Page 151 What You Should Know at the Gas Station Coolant: For normal replenishing, use water (potable • Fuel: water quality). Use premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/ Index 91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON). antifreeze), refer to Index. Fuel tank capacity approx.

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