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Fuse
s 3341
Clamps
2 Line
X Remove moisture from the fuse box usin g
a dry cloth .
X Unclip line 2from the lid .
X Fold clamps 1upwards.
X Lift off the fuse box cover towards the front
of the vehicle .
X To close: check whether the rubber seal is
positioned correctly in the lid.
X Insert the lid into the retainer at the rear of
the fuse box.
X Press the lid down and secure with clamps
1 .
X Clip line 2onto the lid. X
Close the bonnet (Y page 206). Fuse box in the boot (Saloon)
X To open: open the boot lid. 1
Locking mechanism
2 Side trim panel
X Turn locking mechanism 1.
X Fold side trim panel 2downwards. Fuse box in the luggage compartment
(Estate)
X To open: open the tailgate . 1
Handl e
X Pull handle 1.
X Fold side trim panel downwards. Practical advic
e
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335
Introduction to technical data
.........336
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........336
Vehicle electronics ...........................337
Vehicle identification plates ............339
Engine ................................................ 341
Performance ...................................... 343
Tyres and wheels .............................. 347
Vehicle dimensions ..........................355
Vehicle weights ................................. 355
Trailer coupling* ............................... 358
Service products and capacities .....360 Technical data
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Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
336 Introduction to technical dat
a
i The technical data was determined in
accordance with EU directives. All data
applies to the vehicle's standard equip-
ment. The data may therefore differ for
vehicles with optional equipment. You can
obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
version parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability.
Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-
Benz is unable to evaluate other parts.
Mercedes-Benz therefore accepts no respon-
sibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-
Benz vehicles, even if they have been
independently or officially approved.
In Germany and some other countries, certain
parts are only officially approved for installa-
tion or modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Ben z
parts meet this requirement.
Observe the suitability of replacement parts
for your vehicle. In many countries, certain
parts which result in a modification to the
vehicle could invalidate the vehicle's general
operating permit . This is the case if:
R
they cause a change of the vehicle typ e
from that for which the vehicle's genera l
operating permit was granted
R other road users could be endangered
R the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
The use of non-approved parts could affec t
your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes -
Benz therefore recommends genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts and conversion parts
and accessories that have been approved for
your vehicle . H
Environmental not
e
DaimlerChrysler also supplies recondi-
tioned assemblies and parts which are of
the same quality as new parts. For these ,
the same liability for material defects
applies as with new parts.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and approved
conversion parts and accessories are availa -
ble from Mercedes-Benz Service Centres.
There, you can also receive advice about tech-
nical modifications and have the parts pro-
fessionally fitted.
Always quote the vehicle identification num-
ber and the engine number when orderin gTechni
cal data
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Vehicle electronic
s 337
genuine parts. You will find these numbers on
the vehicle data card in the Service Booklet
or on your vehicle's identification plates
( Y page 339). Vehicle electronics
Tampering with the engine electron-
ics
G
Risk of accident
Only have work on the engine electronics
and related components carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
The vehicle's roadworthiness could other-
wise be affected.
! Only have work done on the engine elec-
tronics and its associated parts, such as
control units, sensors and connector leads,
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Otherwise, vehicle components
may wear more quickly and the vehicle may
lose its liability for material defects and its
operating permit. Retrofitting electrical and electronic
equipment
Electrical and electronic equipment can jeop-
ardise the operating safety of your vehicle. If
equipment of this kind is retrofitted, it must
be type-approved and bear the emark. The
e mark may be obtained from the equipment
manufacturer or an authorised testing centre.
! Damage or consequential damage arising
from fitting equipment not approved
by Mercedes-Benz is not covered under the
Mercedes-Benz liability for materia l
defects.
If you wish to install two-way radios in the
vehicle, you must obtain formal approval.
Mercedes-Benz approves the installation of
two-way radios if such equipment is installed
professionally and a low-reflection exterior
aerial is used.
The transmission output of the two-way radio
must not exceed the maximum transmission
outputs listed. G
Risk of accident
Two-way radios may interfere with the vehi-
cle electronics and thereby jeopardise the
operational safety of the vehicle and your
own safety if: Technical data
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Vehicle electronic
s338 R
they do not have an exterior aerial
R the exterior aerial is not a low-reflection
aerial
R the exterior aerial has been fitted incor-
rectly G
Risk of injury
Excessive electromagnetic radiation may
also cause damage to your health and the
health of others. Using an exterior aeria l
takes into account current scientific dis-
cussions relating to the possible health haz-
ards that may result from electromagnetic
fields .
For this reason, only have the exterior aeria l
fitted at a qualified specialist worksho p
which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommend s
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualifie d
specialist workshop.
i To ensure optimum reception quality for
mobile phones and two-way radios in the
vehicle, and to minimise mutual influences between the vehicle electronics and mobile
phones/two-way radios, Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of approved exterior
aerials. An attached exterior aerial has the
effect that the electromagnetic fields trans-
mitted by a wireless device are conducted
to the exterior of the vehicle; the field
strength within the vehicle interior is lower
than in a vehicle that does not have an
exterior aerial. Frequency range Maximum trans-
mission outpu
t
(watts) Short wave (< 50
MHz
) 100
4 m waveband 20
2 m waveband 50
70 cm waveband 35
25 cm waveband 10
!
If electrical or electronic equipment
which does not fulfil these conditions is
retrofitted, the vehicle's general operating
permit may be invalidated (EU Directive 95/54/EC – the Automotive EMC Direc-
tive)
. Techni
cal data
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Vehicle identification plate
s 339Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN) and
paint code number
The vehicle identification plate is located on
the side of the door frame on the front-
passenger side. 1
Vehicle identification plate
X Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate
1 . Vehicle identification plate (example)
1
Vehicle identification plate
2 Vehicle manufacturer
3 EU type approval numbe r
4 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
5 Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight
6 Maximum permissible towing weight
7 Maximum permissible front axle load
8 Maximum permissible rear axle load
9 Paint code number Vehicle identification number (VIN)
In addition to the information on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body. It is located on the floor in front of the
front-passenger seat. 1
Cove r
2 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X Slide the front-passenger seat to its rear-
most position.
X Fold cover 1upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) 2. Techni
cal data
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Vehicle identification plate
s340 Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engin e
block (crankcase). More information can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Technical data
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Engine
341Engine
C 180
Kompressor C 200
Kompressor C 230 C 280 C 350
Rated outpu
t 115 kW (157 bhp) 135 kW (184 bhp) 150 kW (204 bhp) 170 kW (231 bhp) 200 kW (272 bhp)
At engine spee
d 5,200 rpm 5,500 rpm 6,100 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,000 rpm
Rated torque 230 Nm 250 Nm 245 Nm 300 Nm 350 Nm
At engine spee
d 2,800 – 4,600 rpm 2,800 – 5,000 rpm 2,900 – 5,500 rpm 2,500 – 5,000 rpm 2,400 – 5,000
rpm Number of cylin-
ders 4 4 6 6 6
Displacement
1,796 cm
3 1,796 cm
3 2,496 cm
3 2,996 cm
3 3,498 cm
3 Maximum engine
spee
d 6,450 rpm 6,450 rpm 6,500 rpm 6,500 rpm 6,500 rpmTechnical data
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