2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON fuel

Locking/unlocking in an emergency
302 Opening the tailgate
If the tailgate cannot be opened, use th e
emergency release on the inside of the tail-
gate.
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 300). 1
Opening in trim
2 Emergency key element
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate .
X Insert emergency key element 2into
opening in trim 1. X
Turn emergency key element 290° clock-
wise.
X Push emergency key element 2in the
direction of arrow and open the tailgate. Emergency fuel filler flap release
G
Risk of injury
The corners of the vehicle walls may be
sharp-edged. You could injure yoursel f
while carrying out an emergency release of
the fuel filler flap. Avoid contact with th e
edges of the vehicle walls.
The emergency release is located in the
boot/luggage compartment, behind the fuse
box on the right-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
X Open the tailgate/boot lid.
X Open the fuse box in the boot/luggage
compartment (Y page 334). 1
Release cord (example illustration from a
Saloon)
X Pull release cord 1.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X Open the fuel filler flap. Practical advice
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Flat tyre
317G
Risk of accident
If the tyre pressure is now lower than
1.3 bar, the tyre is too badly damaged. Do
not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces -
sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
X If the tyre pressure is still at least 1.3 bar,
correct it (see fuel filler flap for values).
To increase the tyre pressure: switch on
the electric air pump.
To reduce the tyre pressure :open pres-
sure release screw aon pressure
gauge b.
X Drive to the nearest workshop and have the
tyre changed there.
X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop ,
e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of accident
Do not exceed the maximum speed of 80
km/h.
The “max. 80 km/h” sticker must be affixe d
within the driver's field of vision.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may
be affected. H
Environmental not
e
Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of pro-
fessionally, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced every fou r
years at a qualified specialist workshop ,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Version
2 1
TIREFIT sealant filler bottle
2 Recess
3 On/off switch
4 Electric connector with cable
5 Air pump hos e
6 Flange
X Pull connector 4and air pump hose 5
from the housing.
X Screw air pump hose 5onto flange 6of
TIREFIT filler bottle 1.
X Place TIREFIT sealant filler bottle 1head
downwards into recess 2of the electric
air pump. Practical advice
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319specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec -
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. 9
Pressure release button
a Pressure gauge
X If the tyre pressure is still at least 1.3 bar,
correct it (see fuel filler flap for values).
To increase the tyre pressure: switch on
the electric air pump.
To reduce the tyre pressure :press yellow
pressure release button 9next to pres-
sure gauge a. X
Drive to the nearest workshop and have the
tyre changed there.
X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop ,
e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of accident
Do not exceed the maximum speed of 80
km/h.
The “max. 80 km/h” sticker must be affixe d
within the driver's field of vision.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may
be affected. H
Environmental not
e
Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of pro-
fessionally, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced every fou r
years at a qualified specialist workshop ,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Changing a wheel and fitting the spar
e
wheel * G
Risk of accident
The wheel dimensions and tyre size of the
spare wheel*, the emergency spare
wheel* and standard wheels may differ
from one another.
Your vehicle's handling characteristics will
be altered when a "Minispare"/collapsibl e
emergency spare wheel* is fitted. Adapt
your style of driving accordingly.
The “Minispare”/collapsible emergency
spare wheel* must only be used as a tem-
porary measure. Do not exceed the maxi-
mum speed of 80 km/h and do not
deactivate ESP ®
. G
Risk of accident
Have the “Minispare”/collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel* or the spare wheel *
replaced with a new wheel as soon as pos-
sible at a qualified specialist workshop
which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work Practical advice
* optiona l
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Tyres and wheels
34
7 Tyres and wheels
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved by Mercedes-Benz
specifically for your vehicle. These tyres ar e
specially adapted for use with the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
, and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(with run-flat characteristics)
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Ben z
Service Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. may be adversel y
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, dimensional variations and differen t
tyre deformation characteristics could
cause the tyres to make contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle. i
Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap . You
will find further information about tyre pres-
sures in the "Operation" section
( Y page 213). Technical data
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Vehicle weights
35
5 Vehicle dimensions
C 180 KOMPRESSO
R
C 200 CDI C 200 KOMPRESSO
R
C 230
C 280
C 220 CDI C 350
C 320 CDI C 280 4MATIC
C 350 4MATIC
31
C 320 CDI 4MATIC Vehicle lengt
h
(ECE) Saloon 4,581 mm 4,581 mm 4,581 mm 4,581 mm 4,581 mm
Estate 4,596 mm 4,596 mm 4,596 mm – 4,596 mm
Vehicle width
including exte
-
rior mirrors Saloo
n 2,020 mm 2,020 mm 2,020 mm 2,020 mm 2,020 mm
Estate 2,020 mm 2,020 mm 2,020 mm – 2,020 mm
Vehicle height Saloon 1,447 mm 1,444 mm 1,448 mm 1,445 mm 1,449 mm
Estate 1,459 mm 1,459 mm 1,463 mm – 1,463 mm
Wheelbas
e Saloon 2,760 mm 2,760 mm 2,760 mm 2,760 mm 2,760 mm
Estate 2,760 mm 2,760 mm 2,760 mm – 2,760 mm
Vehicle weights
The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload.
31 Saloons only . Techni
cal data
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Service products and capacities
360 Service products and capacities
Notes on service products and capaci-
ties
Service products are:
R Fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolan t
R Brake fluid
R Windscreen washer fluid
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use those products which have been tested
and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes-
Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant chapter
since:
R parts and service products are matched
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the lia-
bility for material defect s
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51) Other designations or recommendations that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Approval have not
necessarily been approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of
any service products, please observe the
relevant regulations, as you could other-
wise endanger yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protect your health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your
eyes or open wounds. See a doctor imme-
diately if any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental not
e
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuel
s G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing .
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact
with your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is
damaging to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity 66
l Of which reserve
fuel Approximately 8
l !
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Never mix
diesel with petrol. Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel will damage the injection Technical data
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system. Damage resulting from adding the
wrong fuel is not covered by the warranty.
More information about refuelling and fuels
can be found in the "Operation" section. Notes on fuel consumption
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations: R
At very low temperatures
R In urban traffic
R On short trips
R When towing a trailer
R In mountainous terrain
! Do not use any special additives, as they
can cause malfunctions and engine dam-
age. Damages resulting from the use of
such additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty. H
Environmental not
e
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which sci-
entists believe to be principally responsible
for global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your vehicle's CO
2emissions are directly
related to fuel consumption and therefore
depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engin e
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly. Technical data
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362 Fuel consumption
The information does not refer to a single vehicle, but is to be used to compare the different vehicle types. Manual transmis-
sion
36 C 180 Kompressor C 200 Kompressor C 230 C 280
Urban Saloon 10.5 – 10.7 l/100 km 10.5 – 10.7 l/100 km 13.3 – 13.5 l/100
km 13.4 – 13.6 l/100 km
Estate
Extra–urban Saloon 5.6 – 5.8 l/100 km 5.8 – 6.0 l/100 km 6.7 – 6.9 l/100 km 6.8 – 7.0 l/100 km
Estate
Overall (NEDC) Saloon 7.4 – 7.6 l/100 km 7.6 – 7.8 l/100 km 9.1 – 9.3 l/100 km 9.2 – 9.4 l/100 km
Estate
CO
2emissions Saloon
Estate
36
Missing values were not available at time of printing. Technical data
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m180 - 185 g/km 216 - 221 g/km 220 - 225 g/km
10.7 - 10.8 l/100 km 10.7 - 10.9 l/100 km 13.4 - 13.6 l/100 km 13.6
-138 l/100 km
5.9 - 6.0 l/100 km 6.9 - 7.1 l/100 km
7.7 - 7.8 l/100 km 7.8 - 8.0 l/100 km 9.3 - 9.5 l/100 km 9.4 - 9.6 l/100 km 6.0 - 6.2 l/100 km
7.0 - 7.2 l/100 km
183 - 185 g/k m184 - 189 g/km 221 - 226 g/km 22 -229 g/km
4 .