2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class C 250

SPORT handling modeActivating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 208
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 185
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Warning lamp (function) ................... 34
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 170
Starting the engine Important safety notes ..................133
Station
see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 201
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................98
Adjusting (manually) ........................98
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 167
Cleaning ......................................... 248
Important safety notes ....................98
Memory function (storing
settings) ........................................... 98
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 141
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 217
Glove box ....................................... 216
Stowage space
Cup holders ................................... 220
Important safety information .........216
Stowage well
Trunk floor (under) .........................219
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 181
Factory setting ............................... 182
Instrument cluster .........................178
Lights ............................................. 180
Standard display ............................ 170
Time/Date ..................................... 179
Vehicle ........................................... 181
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 221Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 180
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 167
Tailgate Display message (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........200
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 192
Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 26
Technical data ................................... 302
C 250 ............................................. 311
C 250 4MATIC ............................... 311
C 300 ............................................. 311
C 300 4MATIC ............................... 312
C 350 .................................... 312, 313
C 350 4MATIC ............................... 312
Tires/wheels ................................. 293
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 230
Display message ............................ 185
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 230
Emergency call .............................. 227
Important safety notes ..................226
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............231
MB info call button ........................229
Remote vehicle locking ..................231
Roadside Assistance button ..........229
Self-test ......................................... 227
System .......................................... 227
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............231
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 176
Display message ............................ 201
Menu (on-board computer) ............176
Number from the phone book ........ 177
Redialing ........................................ 177
Rejecting/ending a call .................177
Telephone compartment .................. 217
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 166
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 171
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have been especially developed for driving
on snow.
An electronic speed limiter prevents your
vehicle from exceeding the following speeds:
R All vehicles (except AMG vehicles):
130 mph (210 km/h)
R AMG vehicles: 155 mph (250 km/h)
R AMG vehicles with raised maximum speed:
174 mph (280 km/h)
The speed index of tires installed at the
factory may be higher than the maximum
speed that the electronic speed limiter
permits.
Make sure that your tires have the required
speed index as specified in the "Tires" section
( Y page 293) for your vehicle, e.g. when
buying new tires.
More information on reading the tire data can
be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Load index
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
In addition to the load bearing index, load
index : may be imprinted after the letters
that identify speed index B (Y page 287) on
the sidewall of the tire.
R If no specification is given: no text (as in the
example above), represents a standard
load (SL) tire
R XL or Extra Load: represents a reinforced
tire
R Light load: represents a light load tire
R C, D, E: represents a load range that
depends on the maximum load that the tire
can carry at a certain pressure
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
U.S. tire regulations prescribe that every new
tire manufacturer or retreader has to imprint
a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire
produced.
The TIN is a unique identification number. The
TIN enables the tire manufacturers to inform
purchasers of recalls and other safety-
relevant matters. It makes it possible for the
purchaser to easily identify the affected tires.
The TIN is made up of manufacturer
identification code ;, tire size =, tire type
code ? and date of manufacture A.
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
DOT (Department of Transportation): tire
symbol : marks that the tire complies with
the requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer identification code:
manufacturer identification code ; provides
details on the tire manufacturer. New tires
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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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