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

You may mount a spare wheel/emergency
spare wheel against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limit specified on the spare wheel/
emergency spare wheel.
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 313).
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 certainWheel and tire combinations335Wheels and tiresZ

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 the
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 250, C 250 4MATICV2C 300 4MATICV3C 350, C 350 4MATICV4C 63 AMG
i Not all wheel and tire combinations are
available ex factory for all countries.
336Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

TiresSummer tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2V3V4BA225/45 R17 91 W
MOExtended 27, 287.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)###—FA

RA225/45 R17 91 W
MOExtended 27
245/40 R17 91 W
MOExtended 27, 297.5 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 297.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)###—FA

RA225/40 R18 92 Y XL

255/35 R18 94 Y XL 298.0 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

RA225/40 ZR18 92 Y XL

255/35 ZR18 94 Y XL 298.0 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 298.0 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 298.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
9.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)———#27 MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure loss
warning system or tire pressure monitor.
28 Not in combination with sports suspension code 486, dynamic handling package code 483 or Sports package
code 950/952.
29 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.Wheel and tire combinations337Wheels and tiresZ

All-weather tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2V3V4BA205/55 R16 91 H M+S307 J x 16 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)#———BA225/45 R17 91 H M+S 287.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)##——FA

RA225/45 R17 91 H M+S

245/40 R17 91 H M+S 297.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.85 in (47 mm)
8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 2.28 in (58 mm)###—Winter tiresAlloy wheelsV1V2V3V4BA205/55 R1 6 91 H
M+S i 307 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)###—BA225/45 R17 91 H
M+S i MOExtended 277.5 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 i 298.0 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 i 298.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.77 in (45 mm)
9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)———#30 Not in combination with Sports package code 950/952.
28 Not in combination with sports suspension code 486, dynamic handling package code 483 or Sports package
code 950/952.
29 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
27 MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tire pressure loss
warning system or tire pressure monitor.338Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires

"Minispare" emergency spare wheel29TiresWheelsV1V2V3V4T 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.
29
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.Wheel and tire combinations339Wheels and tiresZ

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Useful information ............................342
Notes on technical data ...................342
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........342
Warranty ............................................ 343
Identification plates .........................343
Service products and capacities .....344
Vehicle data ...................................... 351341Technical 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 24).
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 343) and the engine
342Genuine Mercedes-Benz partsTechnical data