2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG sport mode

26 At a glanceMultifunction steering wheel
Item
Page
1
Multifunction display
121
Operating control
system
122
2
Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume:
Press buttonæup/to increaseçdown/to decrease
3
Telephone*:
Press buttonsto take a calltto end a call
Item
Page
4
Menu systems:
Press buttonèfor next menuÿfor previous menu
5
Moving within a menu:
Press buttonjfor next displaykfor previous displayiC 230 Kompressor Sport, and
C320Sport:
Steering wheel in these vehicles will
vary from steering wheel shown.
However, multifunction steering wheel
symbols and feature description apply
to Sport models as well.

122 Controls in detailControl systemMultifunction steering wheel
The displays in the multifunction display
and the settings in the control system are
controlled by the buttons on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.Pressing any of the buttons on the multi-
function steering wheel will alter what is
shown in the multifunction display.
The information available in the multifunc-
tion display is arranged in menus, each
containing a number of functions or sub-
menus.
The individual functions are then found
within the relevant menu (radio or CD op-
erations under
AUDIO
, for example). These
functions serve to call up relevant informa-
tion or to customize the settings for your
vehicle.
1
Multifunction displayOperating the control system
2
Selecting the submenu or setting
the volume:
Press buttonæup/to increaseçdown/to decrease
3
Telephone*:
Press buttonsto take a calltto end a call
4
Menu systems:
Press buttonèfor next menuÿfor previous menu
5
Moving within a menu:
Press buttonjfor next displaykfor previous display
iC 230 Kompressor Sport, and
C320Sport:
Steering wheel in these vehicles will
vary from steering wheel shown.
However, multifunction steering wheel
symbols and feature description apply
to Sport models as well.

162 Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Automatic shift program
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
1Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving

Press program mode selector
switch1 repeatedly until the letter of
the desired program mode appears in
the multifunction display (
page 157).
SelectCfor comfort driving:


The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range1 is selected.


Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.


Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
!Never change the program mode when
the gear selector lever is out of
positionP. This could result in a
change of driving characteristics for
which you may not be prepared.iThe last selected program
mode (CorS) is switched on when the
engine is restarted in the automatic
program mode.

166 Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
1Program mode selector switch
M Manual For manual gear shifting
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard drivingActivating manual shift program

Press program mode selector
switch1 repeatedly until the
M for the
manual program modeM appears in
the multifunction display.
The transmission switches to the
manual program modeM. Automatic
shifting is switched off. The gear range
is not limited.
You can change the gears manually when
the gear selector lever is in positionD. You
can upshift or downshift through the gears
in succession.
The current gear selector lever position
and the selected program mode (M/C/S) is
indicated in the multifunction display
(
page 157).Downshifting

Briefly press the gear selector lever to
the left in theD-direction
(page 158).
or

Press button1 on the left side of the
steering wheel (
page 164).
The transmission shifts to the next
lower gear.
Warning!
G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced
vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not
prevent this type of loss of control.iWhen you brake or stop, the transmis-
sion shifts down to a gear from which
you can easily accelerate or take off.

378 Technical dataEngineModel
C 230 Kompressor (203.040)
1 (Canada only)
C 230 Kompressor Sport (203.040)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
C 240 (203.061)
1
C 240 4MATIC (203.081)
1
Engine
271
112
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
4
6
Bore
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke
3.35 in (85.00 mm)
2.68 in (68.20 mm)
Total piston displacement
109.6 cu in (1 796 cm
3)
158.5 cu in (2 597 cm
3)
Compression ratio
8.5:1
10.5:1
Output acc.
to SAE J 1349
189 hp/5 800 rpm
2
(141 kW/5 800 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
168 hp/5 500 rpm
2
(125 kW/5 500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349
192 lb-ft/3 500 - 4 000 rpm
(260 Nm/3 500 - 4 000 rpm)
177 lb-ft/4 500 rpm
(240 Nm/4 500 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6 000 rpm
6200 rpm
Firing order
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt
2 420 mm
2380 mm

379 Technical data
Engine
Model
C 320 (203.064)
1 (USA only)
C 320 Sport (203.064)
1
C 320 4MATIC (203.084)
1
C 55 AMG (203.076)
1
Engine
112
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
8
Bore
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
195.2 cu in (3 199 cm
3)
331.8 cu in (5 439 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
11:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
215 hp/5 700 rpm
2
(160 kW/5 700 rpm)
362 hp/5 750 rpm
2
(270 kW/5 750 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
229 lb-ft/3 000 - 4 600 rpm
(310 Nm/3 000 - 4 600 rpm)
376 lb-ft/4 000 rpm
(510 Nm/4 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6700 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2380 mm
2380 mm
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

381 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Same size tiresModel
C 230 Kompressor (Canada only)
C230Kompressor Sport
C240
C2404MATIC
C320 (USA only)
C320Sport
C3204MATIC
C55AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7 J x 16 H2
71/2 J x 17
Wheel offset
1.22 in (31 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
205/55 R16 91H
-
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
205/55 R16 91H M+S
205/50 R17 89H M+S
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

382 Technical dataRims and TiresMixed size tiresModel
C 230 Kompressor Sport
C320Sport
C55AMG
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
71/2 J x 17 H2
71/2 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
225/45 R17 91W
225/40 ZR18 92Y XL or Extra Load
1
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2 J x 17 H2
81/2 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.34 in (34 mm)
1.34 in (34 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245/40 R17 91W
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
245/35 ZR18 92Y XL or Extra Load
1