Odometer Display Field
(Models C 280 and C 43 AMG)
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2 and wait until the symbols and appears in the
odometer display field. Within 1 second press button 0 twice.
The following messages are available:
"OK"
"-1.0 Q" (Canada: -1.0 L)
"-1.5 Q" (Canada: -1.5L)
"-2.0 Q" (Canada: -2.0 L)
If the message "-2.0 Q" (Canada: -2.0 L) blinks and a signal sounds, add oil to upper (max) mark of the dipstick.
"HI"
The message "Hi" blinks and a signal sounds.
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The symbol flashes in the odometer field if a proper oil level check cannot be performed. The oil level check
can be repeated after a short while. Perform the oil level check with the dipstick, if it cannot be completed via the
odometer display field. In this case we recommend that you have the system checked at a Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Notes:
If the symbols and are continuously illuminated after pressing button 0 twice and there is no change in the
odometer display field or the low engine oil level warning lamp comes on, a malfunction has occurred to the system .
Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick. If no oil leaks are noted continue to drive to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the system checked.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
The transmission has a permanent fill of automatic transmission fluid. Regular automatic transmission fluid
level checks and changes are not required. For this reason the dipstick is omitted. If you notice fluid leaks or
gear shifting malfunctions, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer check the transmission fluid level.
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 Approv ed Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc
Engine with
oil filter C 230
Konpressor 6.1US qt (5.8 l)
C 280 8.5US qt 8.0 l)
C 43 AMG 7.9US qt 7.5 l)
Recommended
engine oils
Automatic transmission C 230
Kompressor 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
C 280 8.5 US qt (7.5 l)
C 43 AMG 9.6 US qt (9.1 l)
Automatic
transmission fluid
Rear axle C 230
Kompressor
C 280
1.2 US qt (1.1 l)
C 43 AMG 1.4 US qt(1.3 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAL
90, 85 W 90
Power steering approx 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering
fluid
Front wheel hubs
approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature
roller bearing grease
Accelerator
control linkage
Hydraulic fluid
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 I) MB Brake fluid (DOT
4)
Windshield washer
and headlamp
cleaning system
approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 I)
MB Windshield
washer
concentrate "S"
1
Cooling system C 230 approx. 9.6 US qt (9.5 I
C 280
C 43 AMG
approx. 10.6 US qt 10.0 I)
approx. 11.8 US qt (11.2 I
MB
Anticorrosion/antifreez
Fuel tank including
a reserve of
approx. 16.4 US gal (62.0 I)
approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 I) Premium unleaded
gasoline:
Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86
MON)
Air conditioner system
R-134a refrigerant
and special
lubricant (Never R-12)
Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer
Concentrate "S" and commercially available premixed windsh ield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below
freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see Windshield/Headlamp Washer System in Index.
