2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS fuel filter

Warning lamp ................................. 261
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 165
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Setting options .............................. 113
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 109
Folding in/out (automatically) .......1 09
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 109
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 109
Setting ........................................... 109
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Storing the parking position .......... 110
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 281
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 273
Features ............................................. 289
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 352
MOExtended tires .......................... 318
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 317
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 319
Floormats ........................................... 302
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 359
Two-way radio ................................ 359
Front wheel arch
Removing/installing the cover ....... 119
Front wheel arch cover
Installing/removing ....................... 119
Front-passenger seat
see Seat Fuel
Additives ........................................ 363
Consumption statistics .................. 215
Diesel ............................................ 363
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 215
Displaying the range ...................... 215
Driving tips .................................... 164
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 362
Important safety notes .................. 362
Low outside temperatures ............. 364
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Quality (diesel) ............................... 363
Refueling ........................................ 155
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 362
Fuel filler flap
Closing ........................................... 157
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 246
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 215
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 362
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 332
Before changing ............................. 331
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 331
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 331
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 331
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 332
Important safety notes .................. 330
G
G-Meter (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 226
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 302
General notes ................................ 299
Important safety notes .................. 300
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 02
Problems when programming ........3 01
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 300
12Index

clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. otherwise electrostatic charge
could build up again.
GWARNING
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline with diesel fuel.
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not switch on the ignition if
you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. The repair costs are high. Notify a
qualified specialist workshop and have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system
could otherwise be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(
Ypage 361).
Refueling
General information
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 155).
All vehicles except PLUG-IN HYBRID vehi-
cles: if you unlock or lock the vehicle from the
outside, the fuel filler flap also unlocks or locks.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the pressure in the
fuel tank must be released before refueling (see
Digital Operator's Manual).
The position of the 8fuel filler cap is dis-
played on the instrument cluster. The arrow next
to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
156Refueling
Driving and parking

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
8
Gas Cap Loose
The fuel filler cap is notclosed correctl yor th efuel system is leaking .
XCheckthat th efuel filler cap is correctl yclosed .
If th efuel filler cap is not correctl yclosed :
XCloseth efuel filler cap .
If th efuel filler cap is correctl yclosed :
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
¸
ReplaceAir Filter
Vehicles wit h adiesel engine:
The engin eair filter is dirty and mus tbe replaced.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
!
Check FuelFilter
Vehicles wit h adiesel engine:
There is water in th efuel filter. The water mus tbe draine doff .
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Check Additive SeeOwner'sManualThe DE Ftan kis almost empty.
XHav eth eDE Ftan kfilled as soo nas possibl eat aqualified specialist
workshop (Ypage 158).
The DEFsystem is malfunctioning .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Remaining Starts:16The DEFlevel has fallen to aminimum .You can start th eengin e a
further 16 times .
XHaveth eDE Ftan kfilled immediately at aqualified specialist work-
sho p (Ypage 158).
iYou can start th eengin e afurther 16 times .If DE Fis no tadded ,it
will then no tbe possibl eto restar tth eengine. Refill th eDE Ftan k
wit happroximately 1. 1gal (4. 0l) of DE F (
Ypage 158).
If the10 start sdisplay message is shown and awarning tone also
sounds, then th eDE Fsystem is malfunctioning .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
246Display messages
On-board computer and displays

!To ensure the longevity and full perform-
ance of the engine, only premium-grade
unleaded gasoline must be used.
If standard unleaded gasoline is unavailable
and you have to refuel with unleaded gasoline
of a lower grade, observe the following pre-
cautions:
ROnly fill the fuel tank to half full with regular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest with pre-
mium-grade unleaded gasoline as soon as
possible.
RDo not drive at the maximum speed.
RAvoid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3,000 rpm.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the fuel pump. If you cannot find the
label on the fuel pump, ask the gas station staff.
iFor further information, consult a qualified
specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
As a temporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI/91 RON. This may reduce engine per-
formance and increase fuel consumption. Avoid
driving at full throttle and sudden acceleration.
Never refuel using gasoline with a lower AKI.
Information on refueling (
Ypage 156).
Additives
!Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do not
mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not
include additives for the removal and preven-
tion of residue buildup. gasoline must only be mixed with additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Comply with the instructions
for use on the product label. More information
about recommended additives can be
obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use bran- ded fuels that have additives.
The fuel quality available in some countries may
not be sufficient. Residue could build up in the
fuel injection system as a result. In such cases,
and in consultation with an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed
with the cleaning additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the notes
and mixing ratios specified on the container.
Diesel
Fuel grade
GWARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline with diesel fuel.
!Refuel only using diesel fuel that conforms
to European standard EN 590 or an equivalent
specification. Fuel that does not conform to
EN 590 can lead to increased wear and dam-
age the engine and exhaust system.
!Do not use the following:
Rmarine diesel
Rheating oil
Rbio-diesel
Rvegetable oil
Rgasoline
Rparaffin
Rkerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and do
not use any special additives. Otherwise,
engine damage may occur.
!Vehicles with diesel particle filters: in
countries outside the EU, only use low sulfur
Euro diesel with a sulfur content of under
50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission control sys-
tem could be damaged.
!Vehicles without a diesel particle filter:
in countries where only diesel fuel with a high
sulfur content is available, you will need to
carry out your vehicle's oil change at shorter
intervals. Further information on oil change
intervals can be obtained at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
You will usually find information about the fuel
quality on the pump. If you cannot find the label
on the fuel pump, ask the gas station staff.
Information on refueling (
Ypage 156).
Service products and filling capacities363
Technical data
Z

Low outside temperatures
iDiesel fuel with improved cold flow proper-
ties is available during the winter months.
Further information about fuel properties can
be obtained from oil companies, e.g. at gas
stations.
DEF
Important safety notes
Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products when handling DEF (Ypage 361).
DEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust gas
aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
Rnot poisonous
Rcolorless and odorless
Rnot flammable
When you open the DEF container, small
amounts of ammonia vapor may be released.
Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor and are
particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous
membranes and to the eyes. You may experi-
ence a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and
throat. Coughing and watering of the eyes are
possible.
Do not inhale ammonia vapors. Fill the DEF tank
only in well-ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures
DEF freezes at a temperature of approximately
-11 †. The vehicle is delivered from the factory
equipped with a DEF preheating system. Winter
operation can thus be guaranteed even at tem-
peratures below -11 †.
Additives
!Only use DEF in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with DEF and do
not dilute DEF with water. This may destroy
the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment sys-
tem.
Purity
!Impurities in DEF (e.g. due to other service
products, cleaning agents or dust) lead to:
Rincreased emission values
Rdamage to the catalytic converter
Rengine damage
Rmalfunctions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system
Assuring the purity of DEF is particularly impor-
tant with respect to avoiding malfunctions in the
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system.
If DEF is pumped out of the DEF tank, e.g. during
repair work, it must not be returned to the tank.
The purity of the fluid can no longer be guaran-
teed.
Filling capacities
The total capacity of the DEF tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
ModelTotal capacity
C 300 d 4MATIC9.0 US qt (8.5 l) or
26.4 US qt (25.0 l)
Engine oil
General notes
!Do not use engine oil or an oil filter with
specifications deviating from those expressly
required for the prescribed service intervals.
Do not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to set replacement intervals longer than those prescribed. This could otherwise cause
damage to the engine or exhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow the instructions on the service interval
display for changing the engine oil. This could
otherwise cause damage to the engine or
exhaust gas aftertreatment.
364Service products and filling capacities
Technical data