2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Owner's Manual

Tires of the same dimensions
i BA: both axlesC 250 34, 35
C 250 4MATIC 35R16BAAlloy wheels
Offset7 J x 16 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)All-weather tires205/55 R16 91 H M+SWinter tires205/55 R16 91 H M+S iC 300
C 300 4MATICC 350 35
C 350 4MATIC 35R17BAAlloy wheels
Offset7.5 J x 17 H2
1.85 in (47 mm)7.5 J x 17 H2
1.85 in (47 mm)Summer tires 36225/45 R17 91 W
MOExtended—All-weather tires225/45 R17 91 H M+S—Winter tires225/45 R17 91 H
M+S i225/45 R17 91 H
M+S iWinter tires 36225/45 R17 91 H
M+S i MOExtended—C 63 AMGR18BAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8 J x 18 H2
1.77 in (45 mm)Winter tires225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S iWinter tires37235/40 R18 95 V XL M+S
i
Mixed size tires
i FA: front axle, RA: rear axle
34
Not in combination with the Sports package.
35 Canada only.
36 Tires with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with an activated tire pressure loss warning system
or tire pressure monitor.
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C 25038
C 250 4MATIC 38
C 300
C 300 4MATIC
C 350
C 350 4MATIC 3817"FAAlloy wheels
Offset7.5 J x 17 H2
1.85 in (47 mm)Summer tires 39225/45 R17 91 W MOExtendedAll-weather tires225/45 R17 91 H M+SRAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 17 H2
2.28 in (58 mm)Summer tires 39245/40 R17 91 W MOExtendedAll-weather tires 40245/40 R17 91 H M+SC 30038
C 300 4MATIC 38
C 350 4MATIC 3817"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset7.5 J x 17 H2
1.85 in (47 mm)All-weather tires225/45 R17 91 H M+SRAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 17 H2
2.28 in (58 mm)All-weather tires 40245/40 R17 91 H M+S38
Canada only.
39 Tires with run-flat characteristics and only in combination with an activated tire pressure loss warning system
or tire pressure monitor.
40 Use of snow chains not permitted.296Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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C 25038
C 250 4MATIC 38
C 300
C 300 4MATIC
C 350
C 350 4MATIC 3818"FAAlloy wheels
Offset7.5 J x 18 H2
1.85 in (47 mm)Summer tires225/40 R18 92 Y XLAll-weather tires225/40 R18 92 H XL M+SRAAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
2.13 in (54 mm)Summer tires 40255/35 R18 94 Y XLAll-weather tires 40255/35 R18 94 H XL M+SC 25038
C 250 4MATIC 38
C 300
C 300 4MATIC 38
C 350
C 350 4MATIC 3818"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8 J x 18 H2
1.97 in (50 mm)Summer tires225/40 R18 92 Y XLAll-weather tires225/40 R18 92 H XL M+SRAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
2.13 in (54 mm)Summer tires 40255/35 R18 94 Y XLAll-weather tires 40255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S38
Canada only.
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C 63 AMG18"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset8 J x 18 H2
1.77 in (45 mm)Summer tires235/40 ZR18 95 Y XLWinter tires235/40 ZR18 95 V XL M+S iRAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9 J x 18 H2
2.13 in (54 mm)Summer tires 40255/35 ZR18 94 Y XLWinter tires40255/35 ZR18 94 V XL M+S
i
Spare wheel
i Please note that the tire pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire pressure of the
other wheels.
i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel 41C 250 (all models)42, 43
C 300
C 300 4MATICR16Wheels
Offset3.5 B x 16 H2
0.79 in (20 mm)TiresT 125/90 R16 98 MTire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)40 Use of snow chains not permitted.
41 Use of snow chains not permitted.
42 Canada only.
43 Not in combination with the Sports package.298Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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"Minispare" emergency spare wheel41C 25042, 44
C 300 44
C 300 4MATIC 44
C 350 (all models)R17Wheels
Offset3.5 B x 17 H2
0.79 in (20 mm)TiresT 125/80 R17 99 MTire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)"Minispare" emergency spare wheel 41C 63 AMGR18Wheels
Offset3.5 B x 18
0.79 in (20 mm)TiresT 125/70 R18 99 MTire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)41 Use of snow chains not permitted.
42 Canada only.
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Vehicle equipment ............................302
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........302
Warranty ............................................ 302
Vehicle identification plates ............303
Service products and capacities .....304
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
All Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply
of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts delivery
centers provide for quick and reliable parts
service.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subjected
to stringent quality inspections. Every part
has been specifically developed,
manufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should
therefore be used.
! The use of non-approved parts could
impair the vehicle's safety. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz recommends genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts and approved
conversion parts and accessories for your
vehicle model.
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number and engine number when ordering
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. You will find
these numbers on your vehicle's
identification plates, for example
( Y page 303).
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
subject to the Mercedes-Benz Replacement
Part and Accessory Warranties. You can
obtain these at any Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and
Warranty Information booklet, have an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange
for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.
302WarrantyTechnical data
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