2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C350 inflation pressure

382 Practical hints
Flat tire
MOExtended system*
The MOExtended system allows you to
continue driving your vehicle even if there
is a total loss of pressure in one or more
tires.
You may only use the MOExtended system
in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator*.
!The maximum distance in emergency mode
depends on the vehicle’s load. It is 30 miles
(50 km) if the vehicle is partially loaded and
18 miles (30 km) if the vehicle is fully loaded.
The point at which the maximum driving distance
begins in emergency mode is when the warning
message appears in the multifunction display
indicating that there is a loss of tire inflation
pressure.
Do not exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Warning!G
In emergency mode, your vehicle’s driving
characteristics are diminished in such situa-
tions as:

driving around curves

while braking

while accelerating rapidly
Therefore, your driving style must be adapt-
ed accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering and
driving maneuvers, as well as driving over
obstacles (road curbs, potholes, or off-road
areas). This is especially important if the ve-
hicle is heavily loaded.
The emergency driving distance that can be
achieved greatly depends on the demands
placed on the vehicle. Depending on speed,
load, driving maneuvers, road conditions,
outside temperature, etc., the distance can
be significantly shorter or, if the vehicle is
driven cautiously, somewhat longer.
Do not continue driving in emergency mode
if

you notice knocking sounds

the vehicle starts to shake

smoke develops and you smell rubber

ESP® is intervening continuously

you notice tears on the tire sidewalls
After driving in emergency mode, you must
have the rims inspected by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to check if they are
suitable for further use. The failed tire must
be replaced in any case.
iWhen replacing individual or all tires on the
vehicle, make sure only matching tires marked
with “MOExtended” are mounted in the size
specified for your vehicle (
page 403).

403 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Rims and Tires
!Only use tires which have been tested and
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed
to provide best possible performance in conjunc-
tion with the driving safety systems on your vehi-
cle such as ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially
developed for your vehicle and tested and ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s sidewall:

MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires

MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires with limited run-flat characteristics)
original equipment tires. Using tires other
than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may
result in damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iFor information on driving with MOExtended
tires, see “MOExtended system*” (
page 382).
!Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as

poor handling characteristics

increased noise

increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. A placard with the recommended tire in-
flation pressures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental
tire inflation pressure information for driving at
high speeds (
page 290) or for vehicle loads
less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition
(
page 290). If such information is provided, it can be found
on the placard located on the inside of the fuel
filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be adjusted
on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
able as standard or optional factory equipment,
but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
uration on your vehicle (Appearance Package,
Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with
winter tires approved for your vehicle model may
also require the purchase of two or four wheel
rims of the recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for more information.

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).

419 Index
A
ABS 25, 82
Malfunction indicator lamp 322, 323
Messages in display 335
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 155
Accessory weight 304
Accident
In case of 53
Active head restraints
see Head restraints
Additional turn signals 368
Air bags 59
Children 75
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 27, 68, 331
Front, Driver 63
Front, Passenger 63
Passenger 63
Safety guidelines 62
Side impact (front and rear*) 64
Window curtain 64Air conditioning refrigerant 412
Air conditioning system
Automatic climate control* 174
Climate control 164
Air conditioning, Cooling
Automatic climate control* 184
Climate control 172
Air distribution
Automatic climate control* 178
Climate control 168
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode
Automatic climate control* 181
Climate control 170
Air vents, Front
Automatic climate control* 175
Climate control 165Air vents, Rear
Automatic climate control* 186
Climate control 173
Air volume
Automatic climate control* 179
Climate control 168
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 379
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 417
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 160
Anti-theft systems 89
Anti-theft alarm system* 89
Immobilizer 89
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 238
Ashtrays 241
Aspect ratio 304
ATF (Automatic transmission fluid) 277
AUDIO menu
Search function 142
AUDIO menu (Control system) 127

421 Index
Brake fluid 412
Checking 273
Message in display 344
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses 316
Replacing bulbs 373
Brake pads
Message in display 344
Brakes 262
Warning lamp 25, 324
Break-in period 260
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbsC
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice 11
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings* 236
Carpets, cleaning 319
Catalytic converter 269
CD changer* 201
CD player* 128, 201
Centigrade see
Temperature display mode 133
Central locking
Automatic 99, 143
From inside 100
Locking/unlocking from inside 100
Switch 100
Certification label 398
Certification label, examples 398
Charcoal filter
Automatic climate control* 183Children in the vehicle 74
Air bags 60
Blocking rear
door window operation 80
Indicator lamp, front
passenger air bag 68, 331
Infant and child restraint systems 74
LATCH-type child seat anchors 79
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 64
Cigarette lighter 242
Climate control system 164
Control panel,
Automatic climate control 175
Control panel,
Climate control 165
Defrosting, Front 169
Rear window defroster 163
Clock 25, 121
Setting time 136, 137
Cockpit 22
Cold tire inflation pressure 304
Cold weather performance 415
Collapsible wheel chock 358

426 Index
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 318
Hazard warning flasher 115
Head restraints 36, 101
Active head restraint 73, 365
Front seat,
Removing and installing 101
Manual seat, Adjusting 36
Power seat*, Adjusting 37
Rear seat, Folding back 102
Rear seat,
Removing and installing 104
Resetting activated
head restraints 365
Head unit
Time synchronization* with 136
Headlamp
cleaning system* 160, 280, 411
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 110
Bi-Xenon* 372
Cleaning lenses 316
Halogen 370
High beam see High beam flasherHigh beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 110
Messages in display 349, 350, 351
Replacing bulbs 367
Switch 50, 55
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning and care of 319
Heated seats* 106
High beam flasher 50, 113
High beam headlamps 50, 113
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 350
Replacing bulbs 368, 371
High mounted brake lamp 368
Hood 274
Horn 23
Hot weather performance 415
HVAC see Climate control
Hydroplaning 265I
Identification labels 398
Identification number,
Vehicle (VIN) 398, 399
Ignition 33, 46, 47
Immobilizer 89
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressures
Inside door handle 96
Instrument and controls see
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster 24, 118
Illumination brightness 118
Lamps 330
Lamps in 322–330
Messages in display see
Malfunction display messages
Multifunction display 121
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instruments and controls see Cockpit

428 Index
SRS 25, 59, 330
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 134
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Leather upholstery,
Cleaning and care of 320
License plate lamps
Messages in display 351
Replacing bulbs 368
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 317
Technical data 404, 405
Light sensor 349
Message in display 349
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 109
Limp-home mode 159
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading terminology 304
Loading the vehicle 284
Locator lighting 112, 140
Loss of keys 95
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 397Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 351
Replacing bulbs 368, 370
Switching on 50
Lubricants 409
Technical data 409
Lumbar support* 105
M
Main dimensions 408
Main fuse box
In passenger compartment 392
Main odometer 121
Maintenance 12, 310
Calling up
service indicator display 312
Clearing
service indicator message 311
FSS (Canada vehicles) 310
Maintenance System 310
Resetting service indicator 312
Service indicator message 310
Service term exceeded 312
Vehicles with E85 fuel 415Maintenance System 310
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual seat see Seat, Manual 35
Manual transmission 149, 150
Gearshift lever 46, 150
Shift positions 150
Starting the engine 46
Maximum load rating, Tires 305
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 305
Maximum tire inflation pressure 305
MB Tex upholstery,
Cleaning and care of 320
Mechanical key 361
Memory function* see Steering wheel
Menus see Control system
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming* 161
Exterior rear view mirror 42
Interior rear view mirror 42, 160
Mobile phone see Telephone*

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