Installing towing eye bolt
Depending on whether you are towing a
vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye
bolt can be screwed into threaded holes
which are located behind covers on each
bumper.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
vehicle tool kit, located underneath the trunk
floor (Y page 268).
XTake the vehicle tool kit out of the trunk.
Removing cover in front bumper
XPress mark on cover : as indicated by the
arrow.
XLift cover : off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Removing cover in rear bumper
GWarning!
In order to avoid possible serious burns or
injury, use extreme caution when removing
the rear cover, because the rear exhaust pipe
is extremely hot.
XPress mark on cover : as indicated by the
arrow.
XLift cover : off to reveal the threaded hole
for the towing eye bolt.
Fixing towing eye bolt
Example illustration front bumper
XTake the towing eye bolt and, if so
equipped, the wheel wrench from the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 268).
XScrew towing eye bolt ; clockwise into
threaded hole to its stop.
XInsert wheel wrench into towing eye and
tighten towing eye bolt ; by turning it
clockwise.
or
XIf your vehicle is not equipped with a wheel
wrench, use a suitable object to turn the
towing eye bolt.
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Removing towing eye boltXLoosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it
counterclockwise.XUnscrew towing eye bolt ;.XStore the towing eye bolt ; and wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit.
Towing with all wheels on the ground
GWarning!
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow with
a tow bar if:
R the engine will not run
R there is a malfunction in the brake system
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or in the vehicle’s electrical system
This is necessary to adequately control the
towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in
starter switch position 2.
If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from starter switch and
reinsert.
GWarning!
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
XMake sure the ignition is switched on.XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
brake pedal and keep it pressed.XVehicles with manual transmission: Shift
the manual transmission into the neutral
position (no gear selected).
or
XVehicles with automatic transmission: Shift
the automatic transmission into neutral
position N.XRelease the brake pedal.XIf engaged, release the parking brake.XSwitch on the hazard warning flasher
( Y page 93).
!
The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
i While being towed with the hazard
warning flasher in use, use the combination
switch in the usual manner to signal turns.
Only the selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard
warning flasher will operate again.
Towing with front axle raised
! The vehicle may be towed only for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with
one axle raised. Doing so could damage the
transfer case, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
All wheels must be on or off the ground.
Observe instructions for towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground.
XMake sure the ignition is switched on.XWith the vehicle at a standstill, depress the
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Vehicle specification C 250 (204.052)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 250 is available in Canada only.Engine C 250Engine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke2.69 in (68.40 mm)Total piston
displacement152.3 cu in
(2 496 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.4:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 21201 hp/6
100 rpm
(150 kW/6 100 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349181 lb-ft/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm
(245 Nm/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 250Alternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhElectrical system C 250Spark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 250Overall vehicle
length182.3 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2279.5 in (2
020 mm)Overall vehicle
height56.9 in (1 444 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.7 in (1 541 mm)Track, rear60.8 in (1 544 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 250Roof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 250 Sport
(204.052)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 250 Sport is available in Canada
only.
21 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
22 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.334Vehicle specification C 250 Sport (204.052)Technical data
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Engine C 250 SportEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke2.69 in (68.40 mm)Total piston
displacement152.3 cu in
(2 496 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.4:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 23201 hp/6
100 rpm
(150 kW/6 100 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349181 lb-ft/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm
(245 Nm/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 250 SportAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 250 SportOverall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2479.5 in (2
020 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm)Track, rear59.6 in (1 514 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 250 SportRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC
(204.085)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 250 4MATIC is available in Canada
only.
Engine C 250 4MATICEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke2.69 in (68.40 mm)23 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
24 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC (204.085)335Technical data204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 335Z
Engine C 250 4MATICTotal piston
displacement152.3 cu in
(2 496 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.4:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 25201 hp/6
100 rpm
(150 kW/6 100 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349181 lb-ft/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm
(245 Nm/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 250 4MATICAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 250 4MATICOverall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2679.5 in (2
020 mm)Overall vehicle
height56.9 in (1 445 mm)Main dimensions C 250 4MATICWheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.7 in (1 541 mm)Track, rear60.8 in (1 544 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 250 4MATICRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC
Sport (204.085)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 250 4MATIC Sport is available in
Canada only.
Engine C 250 4MATIC SportEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke2.69 in (68.40 mm)Total piston
displacement152.3 cu in
(2 496 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.4:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 27201 hp/6
100 rpm
(150 kW/6 100 rpm)25
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
26 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
27 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.336Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC Sport (204.085)Technical data
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Engine C 250 4MATIC SportMaximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349181 lb-ft/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm
(245 Nm/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 250 4MATIC SportAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 250 4MATIC SportOverall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2879.5 in (2
020 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm)Track, rear59.6 in (1 514 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 250 4MATIC SportRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 300 (204.054)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine C 300Engine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke3.23 in (82.10 mm)Total piston
displacement182.8 cu in
(2 996 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.3:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 29228 hp/6
000 rpm
(170 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349221 lb-ft/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm
(300 Nm/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mm28
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
29 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Vehicle specification C 300 (204.054)337Technical data204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 337Z
Electrical system C 300Alternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 300Overall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 3079.2 in (2
012 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm) 3156.9 in (1
444 mm) 32Wheelbase108.7 in (2
760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm) 3160.7 in (1
541 mm) 32Track, rear59.6 in (1
514 mm) 3160.8 in (1
544 mm) 32Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 300Roof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Vehicle specification C 300 Sport
(204.054)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 300 Sport is available in the USA
only.Engine C 300 SportEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke3.23 in (82.10 mm)Total piston
displacement182.8 cu in
(2 996 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.3:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 33228 hp/6
000 rpm
(170 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349221 lb-ft/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm
(300 Nm/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mm30
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
31 Canada only.
32 USA only.
33 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.338Vehicle specification C 300 Sport (204.054)Technical data
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Electrical system C 300 SportAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 300 SportOverall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 3479.2 in (2
012 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm)Track, rear60.5 in (1 536 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 300 SportRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 300 4MATIC
(204.081)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine C 300 4MATICEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke3.23 in (82.10 mm)Total piston
displacement182.8 cu in
(2 996 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.3:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 35228 hp/6
000 rpm
(170 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349221 lb-ft/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm
(300 Nm/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 300 4MATICAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)34 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
35 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Vehicle specification C 300 4MATIC (204.081)339Technical data204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 339Z