2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 power steering

324 Towing the vehicle
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Use wheel lift, dolly, or flat bed equipment, with
electronic key in starter switch turned to position 0.
Note:
To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning
flasher in use, turn electronic key in starter switch to
position 2 and activate combination switch for left or
right turn signal in usual manner – only the selected
turn signal will operate.Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning
flasher will operate again.
Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the
engine must be shut off (electronic key in starter switch
position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be
engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes.
Switch off the tow-away alarm (see page 39) as well as
the ESP (see page 260).
Wa r n i n g !
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the braking and steering systems. In
this case, it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to
brake and steer the vehicle.

339 Contents - Vehicle care
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Vehicle careCleaning and care of
the vehicle ..................................340
Power washer .............................. 341
Tar stains ..................................... 341
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 341
Engine cleaning ..........................342
Vehicle washing .........................342
Ornamental moldings ................343
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal
lenses ...........................................343Window cleaning ....................... 343
Wiper blade ................................ 343
Light alloy wheels ..................... 344
Instrument cluster ..................... 344
Steering wheel and gear selector
lever ............................................. 344
Cup holder .................................. 344
Seat belts ..................................... 345
Headliner and shelf below rear
window ........................................ 345
Leather upholstery .................... 345
Hard plastic trim items ............. 345
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 345

350 Technical data
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3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Emission control label
6Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control system
When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine numbers.Layout of poly-V-belt drive
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Generator (alternator)
5Idler pulley
6Power steering pump
7Coolant pump, fan
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6
3
5
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1
2
3
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4

355 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.2 US qt (1.1 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 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 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system approx. 9.5 US qt (10.5 l) MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze
Fuel tank
including a reserve of16.4 US gal (62.0 l)
2.1 US gal (8.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON)

368 Index
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MMaintenance ................................................................... 219
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 109
Manual seat ............................................................... 45, 48
Manual transmission ....................................................233
Memory function ............................................................. 85
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ................................................... 82
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 49
Multifunction display ...................................................... 92
Coolant temperature ................................................... 96
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 96
FSS ................................................................................ 96
Individual settings ..................................................... 111
Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................ 96
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 96
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 92NNavigation system .......................................................... 106
Night security illumination ......................................... 132
OOn-board diagnostic system ........................................ 268
Overhead control panel ................................................... 15PPanic button ......................................................................30
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 202
Parking brake ................................................................ 243
Power windows ............................................................... 184
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 186
Express opening and closing .................................. 185
Opening and closing ...................................................29
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 186
Problems with your vehicle .............................................. 8
Product information .......................................................... 1RRain sensor ..................................................................... 135
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 159
Rear window defroster .................................................. 157
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 191

369 Index
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front seat head restraints .......................................... 47
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 23
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................337
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................. 9
REST .........................................................................145, 156
Roof rack .........................................................................338
SSeat belt nonusage warning system ............................. 56
Seat belts ........................................................................... 55
Fastening ...................................................................... 58
Operation ..................................................................... 59
Unfastening .................................................................. 59
Warning lamp ............................................................273
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................................................... 55
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 42
Manual seat ................................................................. 45
Power seat .................................................................... 43
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 123
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 68Ski sack .......................................................................... 202
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 187
Opening and closing ...................................................29
Synchronizing ........................................................... 188
Spare wheel ................................................................... 308
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment .... 304
Split folding rear seat bench ....................................... 207
Standby bulb function ...................................................331
Start lock-out .....................................................................24
Starter switch ................................................................. 230
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 232
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction and warning
messages ................................................................... 292
Steering lock
See starter switch ..................................................... 230
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 41
Steering wheel adjustment
electrical .......................................................................79
manual ..........................................................................77
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 193
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 81
Storing seat positions ......................................................44
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 294
Sun visors ........................................................................ 192
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........................63