2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE Owners Manual

408 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleWarning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake 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 ve-
hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the SmartKey in starter
switch position2, the vehicle doors
lock if the left front wheel as well as the
right rear wheel are turning at vehicle
speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h) or more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(page 87).
To prevent the vehicle doors from lock-
ing, deactivate the automatic central
locking (
page 148).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
iIf the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged

the SmartKey will not turn in the
starter switch. For more informa-
tion, see “Battery” (
page 401)
and “Jump starting” (page 404).


the gear selector lever will remain
locked in position P. For informa-
tion on manually unlocking trans-
mission gear selector lever, see
(page 380).

409
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
1 Cover on right side of front bumper. 2
Cover on right side of rear bumper. To remove cover:

Press mark on cover
1 or 2 in direc-
tion of arrow.

L i f t c o v e r o f f t o r e v e a l t h r e a d e d h o l e f o r
towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the wheel well below the
trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:

Fit cover 1 or 2 and snap into place.

410 Practical hintsFusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
stop the supply of electricity to a device
that is malfunctioning. This helps to
prevent damage to the other vehicle
electronics.
The following aids are available to help you
change fuses.

Fuse chart


Spare fuses


Fuse extractorThe electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes.


Main fuse box in passenger compart-
ment (
page 411)


Fuse box in engine compartment
(page 411)


Fuse box in trunk (
page 412)
Aids for changing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the main fuse
box in the passenger compartment
(page 411). The amperages of the fuses
are also given there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the spare wheel well (
page 373).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the fuse box
cover in the trunk (
page 412).
Warning!
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Only use fuses approved for Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Otherwise, a short circuit could
result and cause a fire.
!Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage
rating.
Otherwise, electrical parts or systems
could be damaged.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

411
Practical hintsFuses
Main fuse box in passenger compartment
1 Main fuse box cover
Opening fuse box
Open the driver’s door

Pull cover 1 open with a screw driver
or similar tool (see arrow).

Remove cover 1 rearward.
Closing fuse box

Attach cover 1 in the front.

Fold cover 1 in until it engages.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side.
1 Cover
2 Screws
3 Retainer
Removing cover
Twist screws 2 90° counterclock-
wise.

Lift the rear of cover 1.

Slide out retainer 3 and remove
cover 1 by pulling towards front. Opening fuse box
4 Fuse box cover
5 Clamps

With a dry cloth, remove any moisture
from the fuse box.

Release clamps 5.

Remove fuse box cover 4.
Closing fuse box

Make sure the sealing rubber is proper-
ly positioned.

Press fuse box cover 4 down and
secure with clamps 5.

412 Practical hintsFusesInstalling cover
Insert cover1 sideways into
retainer 3.

Twist screws 2 90° clockwise.
Fuse box in trunk
The fuse box is located in the trunk behind
the left hand trim panel.
1 Handles
2 Trim panel
Opening
Turn handles 1 clockwise.

Remove trim panel 2. 3
Fuse extractor
4 Fuse box cover
5 Fuse box

Remove fuse box cover 4.
Closing

Insert fuse box cover 4.

Insert trim panel 2.

Turn handles 1 counterclockwise.

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Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine
Rims and Tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

414 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject
to stringent quality inspections. Each part
has been specifically developed, manufac-
tured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the
vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s
durability or safety.

415
Technical data
Warranty coverage
 Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the “warranties” printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. An autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange
or repair any defective parts originally
installed in the vehicle in accordance with
the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties, copies of which
are available at any Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. It will be mailed to you.