2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET tow

for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective
wheel.
! Mercedes AMG vehicles with ceramic-
brake disc: during removal and repositioning
of the wheel, the wheel rim can strike the
ceramic-brake disc and damage it. Therefore,
take precautions and have a second person
assist you. Alternatively, you can use a sec-
ond centring pin. X
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact sur-
faces.
X Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the cen-
tring pin and push it on.
X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are finger-
tight.
X Unscrew the centring pin.
X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
tight.
Lowering the vehicle G
WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
X Turn the crank of the jack anti-clockwise until
the vehicle is once again standing firmly on
the ground.
X Place the jack to one side. X
Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise
pattern in the sequence indicated (: toA).
The tightening torque must be 130 Nm.
X Turn the jack back to its initial position.
X Stow the jack and the rest of the tyre-change
tool kit in the boot again.
X Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles
with AMG equipment:
use the cover of the
outer sill.
X Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted
wheel and adjust if necessary.
Observe the recommended tyre pressure
(Y page 345).
If you are driving with the emergency spare
wheel fitted, the tyre pressure loss warning sys-
tem or the tyre pressure monitor cannot func-
tion reliably. Restart the tyre pressure loss warn- ing system or tyre pressure monitor only once
the defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor: all fitted
wheels must be equipped with functioning sen-
sors. Wheel-tyre combination
You can ask for information regarding permitted
wheel/tyre combinations at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use tyres and wheels
which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehicle. Wheel-tyre combination
355Wheels and tyres Z

Example: vehicle identification plate (vehi-
cles with a trailer tow hitch – all other coun- tries)
: Vehicle manufacturer
; EU type approval number (for certain coun-
tries only)
= VIN
? Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg)
A Maximum gross weight of vehicle combina-
tion (kg) (for certain countries only)
B Permissible front axle load (kg)
C Permissible rear axle load (kg)
D Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle identification
plate are sample data. This data are different for every vehicle and may differ from the data
shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification
plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its rearmost
position.
X Fold floor covering ;upwards.
VIN :is visible. The VIN can also be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y
page 359).
For certain countries only: the VIN can also be
found at the lower edge of the windscreen. Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the crank-
case. You can obtain further information from
any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service product can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis- posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container. Always keep service products out of the reach
of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Use only products approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the use of
products that have not been recommended is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwill gestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro-
priate section. 360
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability
of 12% from a standstill) Towing a trailer is not possible with all models.
Further information (Y
page 214).
Missing values were not available at the time of going to press. Model Manual
trans-
mission Auto-
matic
trans-
mission Mercedes-AMG
C 43 4MATIC
— 1000 kg
All other models
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models.
Further information (Y
page 214).
Missing values were not available at the time of going to press. Model Manual
trans-
mission Auto-
matic
trans-
mission Mercedes-AMG
C 43 4MATIC
— 750 kg
All other models
Maximum drawbar load
!
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as pos-
sible to the maximum permissible nose-
weight. Do not use a noseweight of less than
50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load
are reduced by the actual payload.
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models.
Further information (Y page 214).
The drawbar load reduces the permissible over- all load and rear axle load.
The drawbar load acts from above onto the ballhead on the trailer tow hitch. The drawbar load is not included in the trailer
load.
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to press. Model Manual
trans-
mission Auto-
matic
trans-
mission Mercedes-AMG
C 43 4MATIC
— 75 kg
All other models
You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle
racks or load-bearing implements, to the ball
coupling. The maximum payload of 75 kg applies
when carrier systems are attached to the ball
coupling. Permissible rear axle load when tow-
ing a trailer
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models.
Further information (Y page 214).
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to press. Model Manual
trans-
mission Auto-
matic
trans-
mission Mercedes-AMG
C 43 4MATIC
— 1290 kg
All other models Trailer tow hitch
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