2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 COUPE ECO mode

317 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore use only
brands tested and recommended by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter
C 230 Kompressor
C320
5.8 US qt (5.5 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Oil
1
1MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10Manual transmission
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
MB Manual Transmission Oil
2
2MB part no. 001 989 26 03 10Rear 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 (Pentosin CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.5 US qt (0.5 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
C 230 Kompressor
C320
approx. 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
approx. 10.5 US qt (10.0 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent

335 Index
Program mode selector switch 136
Selector lever position 132
Starting with 45
Transmission fluid 229
Winter program mode 136
Auxiliary fuse box 304
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 67
Compatible child seats 67, 327
Self-test 68
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system
327
Backrest
Folding forward 193
Folding rearward 193
BAS 74, 327
Messages in display 254
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 276
Check lamp 83
Checking 84
Battery discharged
Jump starting 297Battery, vehicle 231, 294
Charging 295
Disconnecting 295
Messages in display 270
Reconnecting 295
Reinstalling 295
Removing 295
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 327
Bi-Xenon type
Front lamp bulbs 283
Block heater 237
Bolts
For spare wheel 273
Brake assist system (BAS) 327
Brake fluid 225, 319
Brake lamp bulbs 281
Brake lamp, high mounted 281
Brake pads
Message in display 256
Brakes 216
Warning lamp 249
Break-in period 214
Bulbs, replacing 280
Additional turn signals 280
Brake lamps 281
Fog lamps 280Front lamps 280
High beam 280
High mounted brake lamp 281
License plate lamps 281, 286
Low beam 280
Parking lamps 280, 281, 283, 284
Rear fog lamp 281
Rear fog lamps 285
Side marker lamps 280, 285
Standing lamps 280, 281, 283, 284
Tail lamp assemblies 281, 285
Turn signal lamps 280, 281
Button
Audio system 162
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 327
Calling up
Range (distance to empty) 126
Service indicator 239
CAN system 327
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 317
Cargo compartment
Lighting 101
Casette mode
Playing cassettes 168

347 Index
Problems
While driving 50
Program mode selector switch 330
Automatic transmission 136
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 128
R
Radio
Selecting stations 111
Station search 111
Station selection setting 122
Radio mode 165
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitters, control
and operation 222
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 126
Rapid seat heating
Switching on 92
Reading lamp 26
Rear bench seat
Foldable 192Rear fog lamp 281
Bulb 281
Switching on 98
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 285
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air outlets 149, 158
Rear seat head restraints 91
Adjusting 36
Folding back 37
Installing 91
Placing upright 37
Removing 91
Rear seats
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 138
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 147, 156
Activating 147, 156
Deactivating 147, 156
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 295
Refrigerant
Air conditioner 319
Regular checks 225Reinstalling vehicle battery 295
Remote controls
Integrated 210
SmartKey 82
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 208
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 330
Removing
Vehicle battery 295
Wheel 290
Wiper blade insert 287
Wiper blades 287
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 285
Brake lamp bulbs 285
Bulbs 280
Front lamp bulbs 282
Front turn signal bulbs 282, 283
High beam bulbs 282
High beam bulbs (xenon-type head-
lamps) 283
License plate lamp bulbs 286
Low beam bulbs 282
Parking lamp bulbs 283, 284
Rear fog lamp bulbs 285
Rear lamp bulbs 281, 285

354 IndexVehicle tool kit 272
Alignment bolt 272
Spare fuses 272
Special fuse puller 272
Towing eye bolt 272
Vehicle jack 272
Wheel bolts 272
Wheel wrench 272
Vehicle washing 242
Ventilated storage compartment 148
Ventilation
Storage compartment 148
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 308,
331
Voice control system* 331
Voice recognition system*
Hands-free microphone 26
W
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 62
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 307
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 240
Wear pattern (tires) 235
Weights 316Wheel change
Tightening torque 291
Wheels
Rotating 235
Tires and wheels 233
Window curtain airbags 61
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 145, 153
Refilling washer fluid 232
Replacing wiper blades 287
Washer fluid 232, 324
Washer system 324
Windshield washer fluid 324
Message in display 270
Mixing ratio 324
Refilling 232
Wiping with 49
Windshield washer system 324
Windshield wipers 48
Fast wiper speed 48
Replacing wiper blades 287
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 49Winter driving 236
Block heater 237
Snow chains 237
Tires 236
Transmission program mode 136
Winter driving instructions 220
Winter tires 236
Wiper blades
Cleaning 243
Installing 287
Removing 287
Removing insert 287
Replacing 287
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 49
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 49
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 327