2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR COUPE power steering

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The yellow ESP warning lampv in the speedometer
dial comes on with the electronic key in starter switch
position 2. It should go out with the engine running.
If the ESP warning message is displayed, a malfunction
has been detected in the system. Only partial engine
output will be available.
Have the ESP checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
For ESP warning message, see page 288.
With the ABS malfunctioning, the ESP is also switched
off.
Driving the vehicle with varied size tires will cause the
wheels to rotate at different speeds, therefore the ESP
may activate (yellow ESP warning lamp in speedometer
dial comes on). For this reason, all wheels, including the
spare wheel, must have the same tire size. When testing the parking brake on a brake test
dynamometer, the engine must be shut off. Otherwise,
the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the
rear wheel brakes.
In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the
ESP is only achieved with Mercedes-Benz recommended
M+S rated radial-ply tires and / or snow chains.
Synchronizing ESP
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or empty), the ESP warning message may
be displayed with the engine running.
Turn steering wheel completely to the left and then to
the right. The ESP warning message should go out.

343 Towing the vehicle
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flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
Important!
To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down
vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts.
Towing restrictions for vehicles with automatic
transmission:
The vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the ground
and the selector lever in position “N” for distances up to
30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km / h). The electronic key must be in starter switch
position 2.
To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the
transmission, however, we recommend the drive shaft
be disconnected at the rear axle drive flange for any
towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with
sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage
radiator and supports.
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 46) as well as
the ESP (see page 274).
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.

359 Contents - Vehicle care
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Vehicle careCleaning and care of
the vehicle .................................. 360
Power washer .............................. 361
Tar stains ..................................... 361
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 361
Engine cleaning .......................... 362
Vehicle washing ......................... 362Ornamental moldings ............... 363
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 363
Window cleaning ....................... 363
Wiper blade ................................ 363
Light alloy wheels...................... 364
Instrument cluster ..................... 364
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 364Cup holder................................... 364
Seat belts ..................................... 365
Headliner and shelf below
rear window ................................ 365
Leather upholstery ..................... 365
Hard plastic trim items ............. 365
Plastic and rubber parts............ 365

371 Technical data
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C 230 Kompressor
routing, belt I
The engine is equipped with two poly-V-belts.
1Crankshaft
2Air conditioner compressor
3Power steering pump
4Coolant pumpC 230 Kompressor
routing, belt II
For dimensions of the poly-V-belts, see page 373.
5Idler pulley
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Supercharger
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C 230 Kompressor
routing combined, belts I and II1Crankshaft
2Air conditioner compressor
3Power steering pump
4Coolant pump
5Idler pulley
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Supercharger
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see page 373.
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377 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 7.4 US qt (7.0 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
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system approx. 6.4 US qt (6.0 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)

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Emergency calls ........................................................ 229
Information ................................................................ 233
Initiating an emergency call ................................... 231
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 232
Telephone ......................................................................... 111
Incoming call .............................................................. 115
Redialing ..................................................................... 113
Telephone book .......................................................... 111
Telephone, general ........................................................ 220
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 226
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 308
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 227
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 335
Tires
Rims and tires ........................................................... 374
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools and air pump .............................. 322
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 46
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 341
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................................................. 344
Trip computer .................................................................. 117
Trunk ................................................................................. 41
Trunk lid emergency release ......................................... 43
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control ................. 33VVanity mirrors ............................................................... 205
VEHICLE (audio and central locking system) ........... 132
Vehicle keys ...................................................................... 28
Vehicle tools and air pump .......................................... 322WWa r n i n g l a m p s
See Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster............................................... 282
What you should know at the gas station ................. 278
Wheel bolts .................................................................... 332
Wheels ............................................................................ 324
Rims and tires ........................................................... 374
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Window curtain airbag.................................................... 76
Windows
See Power windows................................................... 197
Windshield washer system .......................................... 320