2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE Owner's Manual

Storing wheels
Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel.
Cleaning the wheels
GWARNING
Do not use power washers with circular-jet
nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in
particular the tires. You could otherwise
damage the tires and cause an accident.
Wheel and tire combinations
Please bear the following in mind
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use Tires and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your
vehicle.
These tires have been specially adapted for
use with the control systems, such as ABS
or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only
certain AMG tires)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tires
may only be used on wheels that have been
specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tires, wheels or accessories
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Certain characteristics, e.g. handling,
vehicle noise emissions or fuel
consumption, may otherwise be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tire dimension variations could cause
the tires to come into contact with the
bodywork and axle components. This could
result in damage to the tires or the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for
damage resulting from the use of tires,
wheels or accessories other than those
tested and approved.
Further information about tires, wheels and
approved combinations can be obtained
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
i The recommended tire pressures for
various operating conditions can be found:
R on the Tire and Loading Information
placard with the recommended tire
pressures on the B-pillar on the driver's
side
R in the tire pressure table on the inside of
the fuel filler flap.
Observe the instructions about the
recommended tire pressure and the
various operating conditions (Y page 297).
Check tire pressures regularly, and only
when the tires are cold. Comply with the
maintenance recommendations of the tire
manufacturer in the vehicle document
wallet.
i Notes on the vehicle equipment – always
equip the vehicle:
R with tires of the same size on a given axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tires at a given time
(summer tires, winter tires, MOExtended
tires)
i On the following pages, you can find
information on approved wheel rims and
tire sizes for equipping your vehicle with
winter tires. Winter tires are not available
ex factory as standard equipment or
optional extras.
If you wish to mount approved winter tires
on your vehicle, you may, in certain
circumstances, require wheel rims of the
appropriate size. The sizes of the approved
winter tires may differ from those of the
original tires. This is dependent on theWheel and tire combinations319Wheels and tiresZ

model and the equipment installed at the
factory.
The tires and wheel rims, as well as further
information, can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Overview of abbreviations used in the
following tire tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
In the following table, the wheel/tire
combinations are allocated to the vehicle
models through variants, e.g. V1, V2 etc.:V1C 250V2C 350V3C 63 AMG
i Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available ex factory for all countries.
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TiresSummer tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2V3BA205/55 R16 91 W7.0 J x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)#——BA225/45 R17 91 W 217.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)##—BA225/45 R17 91 W
MOExtended 21, 227.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)##—FA

RA225/45 R17 91 W

245/40 R17 91 W 237.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.28 in (58 mm)##—FA

RA225/45 R17 91 W MOExtended

245/40 R17 91 W
MOExtended 22, 237.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.28 in (58 mm)##—FA

RA225/40 R18 92 Y XL

255/35 R18 94 Y XL 23, 248.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)##—FA

RA235/40 ZR18 95 Y XL

255/35 ZR18 94 Y XL 238.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)——#FA

RA235/35 ZR19 XL

255/30 ZR19 XL 238.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)——#21 Not in conjunction with sports suspension code 486 or dynamic handling package code 483.
22 MOExtended tires (tires featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure
loss warning system or tire pressure monitor.
23 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
24 Additional measures necessary (hub caps on rear axle, code 776).Wheel and tire combinations321Wheels and tiresZ

All-weather tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2V3FA

RA225/45 R17 91 H M+S

245/40 R17 91 H M+S 237.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.28 in (58 mm)#——FA

RA225/40 R18 92 H XL M+S

255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S 23, 248.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.97 in (50 mm)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)##—Winter tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2V3BA205/55 R1 6 91 H M+S i7.0 J x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)#——BA225/45 R17 91 H M+S i7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)##—BA225/40 R18 92 V XL M+S i8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)——#BA235/40 R18 95 V XL M+S i238.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)——#FA

RA235/40 R18 95 V XL M+S i

255/35 R18 94 V XL M+S i238.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)——#"Minispare" emergency spare wheel 23TiresWheelsV1V2V3T 125/90 R16 98 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)3.5 B x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm)#——T 125/80 R17 99 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm)—#—T 125/70 R18 99 M
Tire pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)3.5 B x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 0.79 in (20 mm)——#
i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency/collapsible spare wheel.
23
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
24 Additional measures necessary (hub caps on rear axle, code 776).322Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

Useful information ............................324
Notes on technical data ...................324
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........324
Warranty ............................................ 325
Identification plates .........................325
Service products and capacities .....326
Vehicle data ...................................... 332323Technical data

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 23).
Notes on technical data
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels.
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.
There are more than 300,000 different
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Each part has been
specially developed, manufactured or
selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
fine-tuned for them.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be used.
GWARNING
Driving safety may be impaired if non-
approved parts, tires and wheels or safety-
relevant accessories are used.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. This
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or
parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels
and accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose.
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 (VIN) ( Y page 325) and the engine
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number (Y page 326) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Warranty
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your vehicle.
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
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. You can obtain
information about this from any authorized
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.
Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
and paint code number
XOpen the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
;VIN=Paint code
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
;VIN=Paint codeIdentification plates325Technical dataZ

iThe data shown on the identification plate
is example data. This data is different for
every vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's
identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
R on the vehicle identification plate
( Y page 325)
R on the lower edge of the windshield
( Y page 326)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body.
It is located on the floor in front of the right-
hand front seat.
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.XFold floor covering : upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;.Engine number:Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards;Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)=VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windshield washer fluid
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. You should therefore
only use products that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at a Mercedes-Benz Center
or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
GWARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
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