2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 c 230 sport

C 230
C 230 Sport
C 280
C 280 4MATIC
C 350
C 350 4MATIC
C 350 Sport

Contents
Technical data.................................. 395
Parts service ...................................... 396
Warranty coverage ............................. 397
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 397
Identification labels............................ 398
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 400
Engine ................................................ 401
Rims and Tires ................................... 403
Same size tires ............................. 404
Mixed size tires ............................ 405
Minispare wheel ........................... 406
Electrical system................................ 407
Main dimensions and weights............ 408
Main dimensions .......................... 408
Weights ........................................ 408Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 409
Capacities .................................... 409
Engine oils.................................... 412
Engine oil additives ...................... 412
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 412
Brake fluid .................................... 412
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 413
Gasoline additives ........................ 413
Fuel requirements ........................ 414
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(C 230/C 230 Sport only) ............ 414
Coolants....................................... 416
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 418Index................................................. 419

26 At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
ItemPage
1Multifunction display121
Operating control system122
2Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume:
Press button
æup/to increase
çdown/to decrease
3Telephone*:
Press button
sto take a call
to dial a call
tto end a call
to reject an incoming
call
ItemPage
4Menu systems:
Press button
èfor next menu
ÿfor previous menu
5Moving within a menu:
Press button
jfor next display
kfor previous display
iC 230 Sport and C 350 Sport:
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.

123 Controls in detail
Control system
Depending on the selected menu
(
page 125), pressing the buttons on the
multifunction 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.It is helpful to think of the menus, and the
functions within each menu, as being
arranged in a circular pattern.

If you press buttonè orÿ
repeatedly, you will pass through each
menu one after the other.

If you press buttonk orj
repeatedly, you will pass through each
function display, one after the other, in
the current menu.In the
Settings menu, instead of functions
you will find a number of submenus for
calling up and changing settings. For
instructions on using these submenus, see
“Submenus in the Settings menu”
(
page 132).
The number of menus available in the sys-
tem depends on which optional equipment
is installed in your vehicle.
iC 230 Sport and C 350 Sport:
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.
iThe headings used in the menus table are
designed to facilitate navigation within the sys-
tem and are not necessarily identical to those
shown in the control system displays.
The first function displayed in each menu will au-
tomatically show you which part of the system
you are in.

271 Operation
At the gas station
At the gas station
RefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
the SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks
the fuel filler flap.
1To open the fuel filler flap
2To insert the fuel filler cap
3Supplemental tire inflation pressure in-
formation
Warning!G
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious per-
sonal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate-
rials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in-
haling fumes and skin or clothing contact,
extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha-
lation of fuel vapors can damage to your
health.
Warning!G
C 230/C 230 Sport:
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a label
reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on
fuel filler flap):
Ethanol fuel (E85) and its vapors are highly
flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Etha-
nol fuel can cause serious injuries if ignited
or if you come into contact with it or inhale
fumes of it. Avoid inhalation of ethanol
fumes and skin contact with ethanol. Extin-
guish all open flames before refueling. Never
smoke or create sparks close to ethanol.
iIn case that the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, or the opening
mechanism is clamping, notify Roadside Assis-
tance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

272 Operation
At the gas station
Turn the engine off by turning the
SmartKey to position0.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by arrow1.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
Turn fuel cap counterclockwise and
hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.
Take off cap and set it in direction of
arrow2 in the recess on the fuel filler
flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or
overfill.
Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.
Close fuel filler flap.
iOnly use premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average
of 96 RON / 86 MON). Information on gasoline
quality can normally be found on the fuel pump.
C 230/C 230 Sport:
Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a label
reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on the
fuel filler flap.
For more information on gasoline or E85, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline” (
page 413) or
the Factory Approved Service Products pam-
phlet.
Warning!G
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury.
iMake sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin
prevents closing after you have locked the
vehicle.
iLeaving the engine running and the fuel cap
open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp to flash and theú malfunction
indicator lamp (USA only) or the± malfunc-
tion indicator lamp (Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(
page 325) and (page 326).

401 Technical data
Engine
Engine
ModelC 230 (203.052)1
C 230 Sport (203.052)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 280 (203.054)1
C 280 4MATIC (203.092)1
Engine272272
Mode of operation4-stroke engine, gasoline injection4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders66
Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)3.46 in (88.00 mm)
Stroke2.69 in (68.40 mm)3.23 in (82.10 mm)
Total piston displacement152.3 cu in (2 496 cm3)182.8 cu in (2 996 cm3)
Compression ratio11.2:111.3:1
Output acc.
to SAE J 1349201 hp/6 200 rpm2
(150 kW/6 200 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
228 hp/6 000 rpm2
(170 kW/6 000 rpm)
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349181 lb-ft/2 700 – 5 500 rpm
(245 Nm/2 700 – 5 500 rpm)221 lb-ft/2 700 – 5 000 rpm
(300 Nm/2 700 – 5 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed6500 rpm6500 rpm
Firing order1-4-3-6-2-51-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt2404 mm2404 mm

404 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Same size tires
ModelC 230
C 280
C 280 4MATIC
C 350
C 350 4MATICC 230 Sport
C 350 Sport
Rims (light alloy)7 J x 16 H27.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.22 in (31 mm)1.42 in (36 mm)
All-season tires1
1Radial-ply tires
205/55 R16 91H M+S -
Winter tires1,2
2Not available as factory equipment.
205/55 R16 91H M+S .225/45 R17 91H M+S .
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S .MOExtended
3
3Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.