2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C350 rims

406 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Minispare wheel
ModelC 230
C 280
C 280 4MATIC
C 350
C 350 4MATICC 230 Sport
C 350 Sport
Rim (steel)3.5 B x 16 H23.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset0.67 in (17 mm)0.67 in (17 mm)
Tire1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 125/90 R16 98MT 125/80 R17 99M
!Please compare the recommended tire in-
flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in-
flation pressure on the yellow label located on
the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label
on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the Minis-
pare wheel to the recommended tire inflation
pressure given on the yellow label on the spare
wheel rim.iPlease note that the tire inflation pressure of
the Minispare differs from the tire inflation pres-
sure of the road tires.
Inflate the Minispare wheel to approximately
61 psi (4.2 bar).

431 Index
R
Radio
Operation 190, 194
Search function 142
Selecting stations
(Control system) 127
Radio transmitters 268
Range (distance to empty) 146
Reading lamp 116, 117
Rear bench seat, foldable* 233
Rear door window
Blocking operation 80
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 102
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 173, 186
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 163
Rear window sunshade* 162
Recommended
tire inflation pressure 306Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid*) 253
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 412
Refueling 271
Regular checks 273
Remote control, SmartKey 92
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 252
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signal lamps 373
Backup lamp 374
Brake lamps 374
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps* 368
Fog lamps 374
Headlamps 368, 370, 372
High beam headlamps 368, 370
License plate lamps 374
Low beam headlamps 370
Parking lamps 371, 373, 374
Side marker lamps 373
Standing lamps 371, 373
Tail lamps 368, 374
Turn signal lamps 371, 373, 374
Reporting safety defects 18
Reset button,
in the instrument cluster 118, 132Residual heat utilization 185
Residual ventilation 185
Restraint system
see Children in the vehicle
see Infant and child restraint systems
see SRS
Reverse gear position,
Automatic transmission* 47, 151, 153
Reverse gear position,
Manual transmission 46
Rims 306, 403
Roadside Assistance 12
Roof rack* 230
Rubber parts, cleaning 318
Run Flat Indicator* 291

434 Index
T
Tachometer 25, 120
Overspeed range 120
Tail lamps
Cleaning 316
Messages in display 352
Replacing bulbs 368, 373
Tar stains 314
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 412
Brake fluid 412
Coolant 409, 410, 416
Electrical system 407
Engine 401
Engine oil additives 412
Engine oils 412
Flexible fuel vehicles 414
Fuel requirements 414
Fuels 409, 411
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 409
Gasoline additives 413
Lubricants 409
Premium unleaded gasoline 413
Rims and tires 403
Weights 408
Windshield washer 411Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 411, 418
Tele Aid* 247, 252
Emergency calls 248
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 251
Initiating an
emergency call manually 249
Message in display 355
Remote door unlock 252
Roadside Assistance 250
SOS button 249
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 253
System self-check 248
Telephone* 26, 244
Answering/ending a call 147
Changing mobile phone cradle 246
Compartment 238
Hands-free microphone 29
Inserting in cradle 245
Installing a different
mobile phone cradle 246
Message in display 355
Operation 146, 208
Phone book 147Redialing 148
Removing from cradle 246
Temperature
Display mode 126
Interior temperature 168
Tether attachment points, see
Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings*, Trunk 236
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 381
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Time 136
TIN 306
Tire and loading Information
Placard 285
Terminology 304
Tires 281, 403
Air pressure 304
Care and maintenance 282
Chains 309
Cleaning 283, 314
Direction of rotation 284
Driving instructions 264

435 Index
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 290
Inflation pressure 273, 289, 290
Information Placard 285
Inspection 282
Load rating 306
MOExtended system* 382
MOExtended* 294, 403
Ply composition
and material used 306
Problems under-/overinflation 294
Retreads 281
Rims and tires 403
Rotating 307
Run Flat Indicator* 291
Service life 282
Sizes 403
Speed rating 266, 297, 306
Temperature 290, 303
Terminology 304
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 265
Tread 306
Tread depth 283, 308
Treadwear indicators 306
Vehicle maximum load on 307Wear pattern 307
Winter 308
Tools 356
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 77
Towing eye bolt 390
Towing the vehicle 388
Tow-start 386, 388
Traction 86, 306
Transmission gear selector lever see
Gear selector lever
Transmission see
Automatic* or Manual transmission
Traveling abroad 268
Tread 306
Tread depth 283, 308
Treadwear indicators 306
Trip computer 144
Trip odometer 119
Trunk
Closing the lid 97
Fuse box 394
Lamp 117
Opening 95, 97
Tie-down rings 236
Trunk emergency release 98Unlocking in an emergency 98
Turn signal lamps
Messages in display 353
Replacing bulbs 368
Turn signals 50
Additional in mirrors 368
Bulbs 368
Cleaning lenses 316
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 55
U
Uniform Tire
Quality Grading Standards 307
Units, Setting
Speedometer 134
Upholstery, Cleaning 320
Useful features 237
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 399
Valet locking 99
Vehicle
Battery 383
Breaking-in the vehicle 260
Care 313
Dimensions 408

436 Index
Individual settings 131, 132
Locking/unlocking 100
Locking/unlocking
in an emergency 361, 362
Lowering 381
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 388
Washing 314, 315
Weights 408
With flexible fuel 414
Vehicle jack 357
Vehicle lighting 273
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings* 236
Instructions 235, 284
Load limit 408
Roof rack* 230
Split rear bench seat* 233
Terminology 304
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 307
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid*) 247
Vehicle status message memory 130
Vehicle tool kit 356
VIN 398Voice control system*,
Hands-free microphone 29
W
Warning lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 71
Parking brake 48
Seat belt telltale 328, 329
Warranty coverage 10, 397
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 273
Washing the vehicle 313
Wear pattern (tires) 307
Weights, Vehicle 408
Wheel
Bolts 360
Change 381
Removing 379
Spare 357, 359, 406
Tightening torque 381
Wheels, Tires 281
Window curtain air bags 64
Windows see Power windowsWindshield
Cleaning 317
Defogging 170, 180
Replacing wiper blades 375
Washer fluid 280, 418
Washer system 418
Windshield washer fluid 418
Message in display 355
Mixing ratio 418
Refilling 280
Wiping with 52
Windshield washer system 418
Windshield wipers 51
Cleaning 317
Replacing wiper blades 375
Winter driving 308
Block heater (Canada only) 309
Snow chains 309
Tires 308
Winter driving instructions 267
Winter tires 308
Wiper blades
Cleaning 317
Replacing 375
Wood trims, Cleaning 320