2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON snow chains

R
only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
R accelerate less when driving.
R adapt your driving style to suit road and
traffic conditions.
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tyres (M+ Styres), with snow
chains if necessary. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes G
WARNING
PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not
detec tall obstacles. It is not a substitute for
attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your imme-
diate surroundings when parking and
manoeuvring. You could otherwise endanger
yourself and others. G
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors .Itindicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object. PARKTRONIC is activated automatically if
you:
R
switch on the ignition
R shift to position D,Ror Non vehicles with
automatic transmission
R release the parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
18 km/h. It is reactivated at lower speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using si xsensors in the fron tbumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper. :
Example: sensors in the front bumper,
left-hand side
Range of the sensors General notes
The sensors must be free of dirt, ice and
slush; otherwise, they may no
tfunction cor-
rectly. Clean the sensor sregularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them
(Y page 330). Example: side view (Saloon)196
Driving systemsDriving and parking

might therefore issue steering instructions
too soon. This may lead to a collision. For this
reason, you should avoid using Parking Guid-
ance in such situations.
G
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
When PARKTRONIC is deactivated, Parking
Guidance is also unavailable.
Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
R that are parallel to the directio noftravel
R that are on straight roads, not bends
R that are on the same level as the road, i.e.
not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat kerbs
Parking tips:
R on narrow roads, drive as closely as possi-
ble pastt he parking space.
R parking spaces that are littered, overgrown
or partially occupied by trailer drawbars
might be identified incorrectly or not at all.
R snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
R pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(Y page 197) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
R when transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you must not use Parking
Guidance.
R never use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel fitted.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.T his hasadirec teffect on
the steering instructions.
R the way you rvehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parkin gis dependent
on various factors. These include the posi-
tion and shape of the vehicles parked in
front and behind it and the conditions of the
location. In some cases, Parking Guidance
may guide you too far or not far enough into
a parking space. In some cases, it may also lead you across or onto the kerb. If neces-
sary, cancel the parking procedure with
Parking Guidance.
! If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as kerbs slowly and not at
a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tyres.
Detecting parking spaces Example: vehicles with automatic transmission
:
Detected parking space on the left
; Parking symbol
= Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
35 km/h. While in operation, the system inde-
pendently locates and measures parking
spaces on both sides of the vehicle. When
driving at speeds below 30 km/h, you will see
parking symbol ;as a status indicator in the
instrument cluster.
When a parking space has been detected, an
arrow towards the right =or the left :also
appears. Parking Guidance only displays
parking spaces on the front-passenger side
as standard. Parking spaces on the driver's
side are displayed as soon as the turn signal
on the driver's side is activated. To park on
the driver's side, you must leave the driver's
side turn signal switched on until you have
engaged reverse gear. 200
Driving systemsDriving and parking

M+S tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres
or all-seaso ntyres .Both types of tyre are
identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tyres bearing the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking pro-
vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions. Only these tyres will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. These tyres have
been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread
on all wheels to maintain safe handling char-
acteristics. G
WARNING
M+S tyres with a tread depth of less than
4mmm ust be replaced. They are no longer
suitable for winter use and can no longer pro-
vide sufficient grip .This could cause you to
lose control of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tyres you have
fitted.
If you fit M+S tyres that have a lower maxi-
mum permissible speed than that of the vehi-
cle, affix an appropriate warning sign in the
driver's field of vision. This can be obtained
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Under these circumstances, you should also
restrict the maximum speed of the vehicle
using permanent SPEEDTRONIC so that it
does not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for the M+S tyres(Y page 183).
When you have fitted M+S tyres:
X Check the tyre pressures (Y page 361).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Y page 362).
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor
(Y page 365). G
WARNING
If you fit the spare wheel when driving with M
+S tyres, bear in mind that driving stability will
be impaired due to unstable cornering char-
acteristics caused by the different tyres. You
should therefore adapt your driving style and
drive carefully.
Have the spare wheel replaced at the nearest
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or that are of a corre-
sponding standard of quality.
If you intend to fit snow chains, please bear
the following points in mind:
R it is not permissible to attach snow chains
to all wheel-tyre combinations; see the
information under "Wheel/tyre combina-
tions" in the "Wheels and tyres" section.
R snow chains must not be fitted to emer-
gency spare wheels, e.g. a "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel.
R only fit snow chains in pairs and to the rear
wheels, even on vehicles with 4MATIC.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
! Vehicles with steel wheels: if you wish
to fit snow chains to steel wheels, make
sure that you remove the respective
wheels' hubcaps first .The hubcaps may
otherwise be damaged.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 km/h. 360
Winter operationWheels and tyres

i
You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
(Y page 75) when pulling away with snow
chains fitted. This way you can allow the
wheels to spin in a controlled manner, ach-
ieving an increased driving force (cutting
action). Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure specifications
You will find a table of tyre pressures for var-
ious operating conditions on the inside of
your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
Operation with emergency spare wheel:
the applicable value for the emergency spare
wheel is stated on the spare wheel and in the
technical data section.
Operation with a trailer: the applicable
value for the rear tyres is the maximum tyre
pressure value stated on the table inside the
fuel filler flap.
The table inside the fuel filler flap may state
tyre pressures for differen tload conditions.
These are defined in the table as different
numbers of passengers and amounts of lug-
gage. The actual number of seats may vary –
for more information, please refer to the vehi-
cle's registration documents.
If no other data is stated, the tyre pressures
specified on the fuel filler flap apply for all
tyres approved for this vehicle. If a tyre size precedes a tyre pressure, the tyre
pressure information following is only valid
for that tyre size. G
WARNING
Tyre pressure that is either too high or too low
has a negative effect on the vehicle's driving
safety, which could lead you to cause an acci-
dent. Therefore, you should regularly check
the pressure of all the tyres, particularly prior
to long trips, and correc tthe pressure as nec-
essary.
To test tyre pressure, use a suitable pressure
gauge. The outer appearance of a tyre does
not permit any reliable conclusion about the
tyre pressure. On vehicles fitted with the elec-
tronic tyre pressure monitor, the tyre pres-
sure can be checked using the on-board com-
puter. G
WARNING
Do not fit anything else to the tyre valve other
than the standard valve cap. In particular, ret-
rofitted tyre pressure monitors which are
screwed on to the valve may overload it and
cause it to fail. Due to their design, the valve
is kept open continuously,w hich may lead to
air loss. G
WARNING
Should the tyre pressure drop repeatedly:
R check the tyre for foreign bodies.
R check whether the wheel is losing air or the
valve is leaking.
R make sure that only a valve cap approved
by Mercedes-Benz is fitted on the tyre
valve.
Tyre pressures that are too low have a nega-
tive effect on vehicle safety, which could lead
you to cause an accident.
If possible, only correct tyre pressures when
the tyres are cold.
The tyres are cold:
R if the vehicle has been parked with the tyres
out of direct sunlight for at least three
hours and
R if the vehicle has not been driven further
than 1.6 km Tyre pressure
361Wheels and tyres Z

Depending on the ambient temperature, the
speed you are driving at and the load on the
tyres, the tyre temperature and thus the tyre
pressure may change by approximately
10 kPa (0.1 bar/1.5 psi) per 10 †. Take this
into account when checking the pressure of
warm tyres and only correct it if it is too low
for the current operating conditions.
Driving with tyre pressure tha
tis too high or
too low can:
R shorten the service life of the tyres
R cause increased tyre damage
R have a negative effect on handling charac-
teristics and thus the driving safety (e.g. by
causing aquaplaning)
i The tyre pressure values given for low
loads are minimum values which offer you
good ride comfort characteristics.
However, you can also use the values given
for higher loads. These are permissible and
will not adversely affect the running of the
vehicle. H
Environmental note
Check the tyre pressure regularly, at least
every 14 days.
You will find information on tyre pressures for
the vehicle's factory-mounted tyres on the
plates described here. Tyre pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes While the vehicle is in motion, the tyre pres-
sure loss warning system monitors the set
tyre pressure using the rotational speed of
the wheels. This enables the system to detect
significant pressure loss in a tyre. If the speed
of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of
a loss of pressure, a corresponding warning
message will appearint
he multifunction dis-
play. G
WARNING
The tyre pressure loss warning system does
not warn you of an incorrectly set tyre pres-
sure. The table on the inside of the fuel filler
flap will help you decide whether the tyre
pressures should be corrected.
The tyre pressure loss warning system does
not replace the need to regularly check your
vehicle's tyre pressures, since an even loss of
pressure on several tyres at the same time
cannot be detected by the tyre pressure loss
warning system.
The tyre pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tyre is penetrated by a foreign object.
In the event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring
the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Do
not make any sudden steering movements
when doing so.
The function of the tyre pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if:
R snow chains are fitted to your vehicle's
tyres.
R road conditions are wintry.
R you are driving on sand or gravel.
R you adopt a very sporty driving style (cor-
nering at high speeds or driving with high
rates of acceleration).
R you are towing a very heavy or large trailer.
R you are driving with a heavy load (in the
vehicle or on the roof).
Restarting the tyre pressure loss warn-
ing system Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
if you have:
R
changed the tyre pressure
R changed the wheels or tyres
R fitted new wheels or tyres
X Before restarting, consult the table of tyre
pressures on the inside of the fuel filler flap
to ensure that the tyre pressure in all four 362
Tyre pressureWheels and tyres

Tyres
Saloon Summer tyres Light-alloy
wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA
195/6
0 R16 89 V 22 6.0
Jx16 H2 ET 39 #
— — — —
BA
205/55 R16 91 V
22 7.0
Jx16 H2 ET 43 # #
— — —
BA
205/55 R16 91 W
22 7.0
Jx16 H2 ET 43 # # #
— —
BA
225/50 R16 92 V
22 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 53 # #
— — —
BA
225/50 R16 92 W
22 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 53 # # #
— —
BA
225/45 R17 91 W
22 7.5
Jx17 H2 ET 47 # # # #
—
BA 225/45 R17 91 W
MOExtended
22, 23 7.5
Jx17 H2 ET 47 # # # #
—
FA
RA 225/45 R17 91 W
245/40 R17 91 W
24 7.5
Jx17 H2 ET 47
8.5 Jx17 H2 ET 58 # # # #
—
FA
RA
225/45 R17 91 W MOExtended
23
245/40 R17 91 W
MOExtended 23, 24 7.5
Jx17 H2 ET 47
8.5 Jx17 H2 ET 58 # # # #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
22, 25 7.5
Jx18 H2 ET 47 # # # #
—
FA
RA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
25, 26
245/35 R18 92 Y XL 24, 25, 26 7.5
Jx18 H2 ET 47
8.5 Jx18 H2 ET 58 # # # #
—
FA
RA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
25
245/35 R18 94 Y XL 24, 25, 27 7.5
Jx18 H2 ET 47
8.5J x 18 H2 ET 54 # # # #
—
FA
RA
225/40 ZR18 92
YXL25
255/35 ZR18 94 YXL24, 25, 27 8.0
Jx18 H2 ET 50
8.5J x 18 H2 ET 54 # # # #
—
22
Not in combination with sports suspensio ncode 486 or dynamic handling package code 483.
23 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
24 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
25 Observe notes on "large wheels" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
26 Not for vehicles with 4MATIC.
27 Additional measures necessary (hub caps on rear axle, code 776). Wheel and tyre combinations
369Wheels and tyres Z

Summer tyres Light-alloy
wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
FA
RA 235/40 ZR18 95
YXL
255/35 ZR18 94 YXL24, 25 8.0
Jx18 H2 ET 45
9.0 Jx18 H2 ET 54 — — — — #
FA
RA
235/35 ZR19 XL
25
255/30 ZR19 XL 24, 25 8.0
Jx19 H2 ET 45
9.0 Jx19 H2 ET 54 — — — — #
Winter tyres Light-alloy
wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
BA 195/60 R16 89 H M+S
i 6.0
Jx16 H2 ET 39 #
— — — —
BA 205/55 R1 6 91 H M+S
i 7.0
Jx16 H2 ET 43 # #
— — —
BA 205/55 R16 92 H M+S
i 7.5
Jx16 H2 ET 53 # # #
— —
BA 225/45 R17 91 H M+S
i 7.5
Jx17 H2 ET 47 # # # #
—
BA 225/45 R17 91 H
M+SiMOExtended
23 7.5
Jx17 H2 ET 47 # # # #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
i25 7.5
Jx18 H2 ET 47 # # # #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
i25 8.0
Jx18 H2 ET 50 # # # #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 V XL M+S
i25 8.0
Jx18 H2 ET 45 — — — — #
BA 235/40 R18 95 V XL M+S
i 8.0
Jx18 H2 ET 45 — — — — #
FA
RA 235/40 R18 95 V XL M+S
i
255/35 R18 94 V XL
M+Si 24, 25 8.0
Jx18 H2 ET 45
9.0 Jx18 H2 ET 54 — — — — #
24
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
25 Observe notes on "large wheels" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
23 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-fla tcharacteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor. 370
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
24Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
T 125/90 R16 99 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 16 H2 ET 20 # # #
— —
T 125/80 R17 99 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 17 H2 ET 20 — — #
28 #
—
T 125/70 R18 99 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 3.5 B x 18 H2 ET 20 — — — — #
Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT or a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel, depend-
ing on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted.
i The specified tyre pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
Estate Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 205/55 R16 91 V 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 43 #
— — —
BA 205/55 R16 91 W 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 43 — #
— —
BA 225/50 R16 92 V 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 53 #
— — —
BA 225/50 R16 92 W 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 53 — #
— —
BA 225/45 R17 91 W 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # #
— —
BA
225/45 R17 91 W MOExtended
23 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # #
— —
BA 225/45 R17 91 Y 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # #
— —
BA
225/45 R17 91 Y MOExtended
23 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # # #
—
FA
RA 225/45 R17 91 W
245/40 R17 91 W
24 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47
8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 58 # # #
—
FA
RA
225/45 R17 91 W MOExtended
23
245/40 R17 91 W
MOExtended 23, 24 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47
8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 58 # #
— —
FA
RA 225/45 R17 91 Y
245/40 R17 91Y
24 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47
8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 58 — — #
—
24
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
28 Use only in conjunction with Sports package optional equipment.
23 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system or tyre pressure monitor. Wheel and tyre combinations
371Wheels and tyres Z