2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON Owners Manual

the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends tha tyou use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
The wheels could work loose if they are not
tightened to a torque of 130 Nm.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use wheel bolts of the
correc tsize which have been approved for
Mercedes-Ben zvehicles.
The wear patterns on the fron tand rea rtyres
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Interchange the wheels befor eaclear wear
pattern has formed on the tyres. Front tyres
typically wear more on the shoulders and the
rear tyres in the centre.
On vehicles that have the same size front and
rea rwheels, you can interchange the wheels
every 5000 km to 10,000 km depending on
the degree of tyre wear. Do not reverse the
direction of tyre rotation.
Cleant he contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and,
if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss
warning system or the tyre pressure monitor.
! On vehicles fitted with a tyre pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tyre-fitting tools should not be applied in
the area of the valve, as this could damage
the electronic components.
Always have the tyres changed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed. An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation.
You may fit an emergency spare wheel/spare
wheel against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
gency spare wheel/spare wheel. Storing wheels
Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tyres against oil, grease, petrol and diesel. Cleaning the wheels
G
WARNING
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your
vehicle, in particular the tyres. You could oth-
erwise damage the tyres and cause an acci-
dent. Wheel and tyre combinations
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Ben zrec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benzs pecifically for your vehi-
cle.
These tyres have been specially adapted
for use with the contro lsystems, such as
ABS or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO =Mercedes-BenzO riginal
R MOE =Mercedes-BenzO riginal Extended
(tyres with run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 =Mercedes-BenzO riginal (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Cer- 366
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tai
nc haracteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle
noise emissions or fuel consumption, may
otherwise be adversely affected. In addi-
tion, when driving with aload, tyre dimen-
sion variations could cause the tyres to
come into contact with the bodywork and
axle components.T his could result in dam-
age to the tyres or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Ben zaccepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tyres,
wheels or accessories othe rthan those tes-
ted and approved.
Further information about tyres, wheels
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Ben zcannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage.
! Large wheels :the lower the section width
for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com-
fort and suspension comfort are reduced
and the risk of damage to the wheels and
tyres as a result of driving over obstacles
increases.
i You will find a table of tyre pressures on
the inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap.
For further information on tyre pressure,
see (Y page 361).
i Notes on the vehicle equipment –always
fit the vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at a given
time (summer tyres, winter tyres,
MOExtended tyres) i
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit
if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit
can be obtained fro maMercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
i Overview of abbreviations used in the fol-
lowing tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
In the following table, the wheel/tyre combi-
nations are allocated to the vehicle models
through variants, e.g. V1, V2 etc.: Saloon
V1
C 180
20
, C 180 KOMPRESSOR 20, 21
,
C 180 CDI 20, 21
, C 200 CDI 20 V2
C 200
20
, C 220 CDI 20
, C 250 21
, C
250 20
, C 250 CDI 20
, C 250 CDI
4MATIC 20 V3
C 300
20, 21
, C 300 4MATIC 20, 21 V4
C 300 CDI 4MATIC
20
, C 350 20
, C 350
4MATIC 20
, C 350 CDI 20 V5 C 63 AMG
Estate
V1
C 180
20
, C 180 KOMPRESSOR 20, 21
,
C 180 CDI 20, 21 V2
C 200 CDI
20
, C 200 20
, C 220 CDI 20
,
C 250 20
, C 250 CDI 20
,
C 250 CDI 4MATIC 20 V3
C 300
20, 21
, C 300 CDI 4MATIC 20
,
C 350 20
, C 350 CDI 20 V4 C 63 AMG
20
BlueEFFICIENCY
21 Only in certain countries. Wheel and tyre combinations
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i
Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be
mounted at the factory in all countries. 368
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels 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
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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
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Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
FA
RA
225/45 R17 91 Y MOExtended
23
245/40 R17 91 Y
MOExtended 23, 24 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47
8.5 J x 17 H2 ET 58 — — #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
25 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 47 # #
— —
FA
RA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
25, 26
245/35 R18 92 Y XL 25, 26 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 47
8.5 J x 18 H2 ET 58 # # #
—
FA
RA
225/40 R18 92 Y XL
25
245/35 R18 94 Y XL 25, 27 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 47
8.5J x 18 H2 ET 54 # # #
—
FA
RA
225/40 ZR18 92
YXL25
255/35 ZR18 94 YXL24, 25 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 50
8.5J x 18 H2 ET 54 — — #
—
FA
RA 235/40 ZR18 95
YXL
255/35 ZR18 94 YXL24, 25 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45
9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54 — — — #
FA
RA
235/35 ZR19 XL
25
255/30 ZR19 XL 24, 25 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 45
9.0 J x 19 H2 ET 54 — — — #
Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 205/55 R1 6 91 H M+S
i 7.0 J x 16 H2 ET 43 # #
— —
BA 205/55 R16 92 H M+S
i 7.5 J x 16 H2 ET 53 # #
— —
BA 225/45 R17 91 H M+S
i 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # # #
—
BA 225/45 R17 91 H
M+SiMOExtended
23 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 47 # # #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
i25 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 47 # # #
—
BA
225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S
i25 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 50 # # #
—
BA 225/40 R18 92 V XL
M+Si
25, 29 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 45 — — — #
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).
29 Maximum permissible speed 220 km/h. 372
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Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
BA 235/40 R18 95 V XL M+S
i 8.0 J x 18 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 J x 18 H2 ET 45
9.0 J x 18 H2 ET 54 — — — #
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
24Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3 V4
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 — — — #
Yourv
ehicle 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.
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.
28 Use only in conjunction with Sports package optional equipment. Wheel and tyre combinations
373Wheels and tyres Z