Mercedes-Benz 2000 C-Class Manual de Serviço

Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operating conditions. To save fuel you should: • keep t

Tire Speed Rating Model C 43 AMG only: This vehicle is factory equipped with "Z"-rated tires. All other models: These vehicles are factory

Taillamp Assemblies 1. Stop lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 2. Turn signal lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 3. Backup lamp (21 W/32 cp bulb) 4. Tail,

Battery Warning ! Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting, you might

Fuses 1. Main fuse box in engine compartment 2. Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 3. Auxiliary fuse in trunk 4. Auxiliary fuse in engine compartmen

Jump Starting Warning ! Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and

Towing the Vehicle Warning! Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make certain that the electronic key is in steering loc

Caution ! Vehicles with Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised, the engine must be shut off (electronic

Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle Warning ! Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow the inst

Wiper Blade Clean the wiper blade rubber with a clean cloth and detergent solution. Replace blade twice a year; once before and once after winter.

Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet etc.) may cause the upholste

Electronic Main Key Remote Control 1. Transmit buttons 2. Lamp for battery check and function control Checking Batteries: If one of the transmit

Climate Control 1. Air volume control for center air outlets, turn wheel up to open. 2. Air volume control for side air outlet. To open

Front Head Restraints Warning ! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint to support the

Rear Seat Cushion Removal: Push in locking tabs (on left and right side of seat) and pull up seat at the front. Installation: Slide rear edge

Replacing Wiper Blade Insert For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering lock before replacing the wiper blade, otherwise the motor can

Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap The manual release knob is located behind the right side trunk panel and felt pad. In case the central lockin

Layout of Poly-V-belt Drive The engine is equipped with two poly-V-belts. For dimensions of the poly-V-belts, see Technical Data in Index. C 2

Spare Parts Service C 280, C 43 AMG 1. Automatic belt tensioner 2. Crankshaft: 3. Air conditioner compressor 4. Generator (alternator) 5. Idler pul

Identification Labels When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers. 1. Certification Label 2. Vehicle Identi

Warranty Coverage Your car is covered under the terms of the "warranties" printed in the Owner's Service and Warranty Information boo

Technical Data C 230 KOMPRESSOR Model C 230 KOMMPRESSOR (202 024)1 Rims - Tires (except Sport Package) Engine 111 Rims (light alloy rims) 7J x 15

Technical Data C 280 Model C 280 (202 029)1 Rims - Tires (except Sport Package) Engine 112 Rims (light alloy rims)7J x 15 H 2 Mode of operation

Basic Setting - Heater Select temperature for each side of the passenger compartment. Select air volume with control switch, set at least to positi

Technical Data C 43 AMG Model C 43 AMG (202 033)1 Rims and All season Tires Engine 113 Rims2 Front axleAMG light alloy rimsWheel offset 71/2J

Weights See certification tag Track, rear 58.2 in (1478mm) Roof load max. 220 lb(100 kg) Trunk load max. 220 lb(100 kg) 1 The quoted data apply

Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants etc. - Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match Therefore use only brands tested and re

Engine Oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils recommended by Mercedes-Benz.

Premium Unleaded Gasoline Caution ! To maintain the engine's durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium un

Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: • corrosion protection, • freeze protection, • boi

Consumer Information This has been prepared as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Pa

Problems with your Vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we

For the U.S.A. only. The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properl

Defogging Windows Windows fogged up on inside Switch off economy mode Indicator lamp goes out. Switch off air recirculation . Indicator lamp goes o

Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip The engine compartment of model C 230 is illustrated. 1. Fuel Supply Open flap by pushing near front (arr

Air Recirculation This mode can be selected to temporarily reduce the entry of annoying odours or dust from vehicle's interior. Outside air is n

Automatic Climate Control (Models C 280 and C43 AMG) The system is always at operational readiness, except when manually switched off. The automa

Display and Controls Press to activate, indicator lamp is on while activated. Automatic mode Air recirculation Raise temperature Air distribu

Special Settings (use only for short duration) Defogging Windows Switch off button. Press . button. Press button repeatedly until air is directed u

Air Recirculation This mode can be selected to prevent annoying odours or dust from entering the car's interior. Outside air is not supplied to

Car Keys Included with your vehicle are: • 2 electronic main keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus slide out an

• Bulbs: High beam: H1 (55 W), low beam: H7 (55 W), low beam: Xenon (optional) fog lamps: H1 (55 W), turn signal lamps, parking and standing lamps, fr

Start Lock-Out Important ! Removing the electronic key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started. Inserting

Central Locking System Radio Frequency and Infrared Remote Control The electronic main key has an integrated radio and infrared remote control. Due

Locking and Unlocking Unlocking: Press transmit button . All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked. The remote con

Opening the Trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft ( 1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Press transmit button until trunk lid is open.

Panic Button To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one second. The alarm will last for approximately 3 minutes in form of blinking ext

Doors 1. Opening - pull handle 2. Unlocking 3. Locking 4. Individual door from inside: • Push lock button down to lock. • Pull lock button

Central locking switch 1. Locking 2. Unlocking The central locking switch is located in the center console. The doors can only be locked with the

Trunk 0. Neutral position - push to open 1. Unlocking 2. Locking (detent) 3. Separate locking of trunk - remove mechanical key in this position. W

Power Windows and Sliding/Pop-Up Roof 1. Opening 2. Interrupting 3. Closing When locking doors or trunk, turn mechanical key in door lock or tr

Antitheft Alarm System 1. Indicator lamp in switch located in center console The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remot

Instruments and Controls For more detailed descriptions see Index. For adjustments of air outlets, refer to Automatic Climate Control (see Index). 1

Tow-Away Protection 1. Press to switch off. 2. Indicator lamp The switch is located in the center console. Once the alarm system has been armed,

Seats, Front Warning ! Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control o

Manual Seat (Standard equipment on Model C 230 Kompressor passenger side) We recommend to adjust the seat in the following order: 1. Seat heigh

Multicontour Seat (optional) We recommend to adjust the multicontour seat in the following order: 1. Seat cushion depth 2. Backrest bottom 3. Backre

Heated Seats (optional) Heated Seats (optional) The front seat heater can be switched on with the electronic key in steering lock positions 1 or 2.

Armrest (Rear Bench Seat) Pull down the armrest. For removal of rear seat cushion, see Index. Cup Holder in Rear Bench Armrest Briefly press draw

Cup Holder in Rear Bench Armrest Briefly press drawer and pull out to its detent. Caution ! Keep cup holder closed while travelling. Place only con

Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for all seats, emergency tensioning retractors for the

Fastening of Seat Belts 1. Latch plate 2. Buckle 3. Release button Push latch plate (1) into buckle (2) until it clicks. Do not twist the belt

Warning ! USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY. • Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and

Instrument Cluster 1. Coolant temperature gauge. See Index 2. Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement warning lamp (yellow). See Index

BabySmart™ Airbag Deactivation System Special child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-B

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The term Supplemental Restraint System means that airbags are intended as a supplement to seat belts. Airbags al

Emergency Tensioning Retractor (ETR) The seat belts for the front seats are equipped with emergency tensioning retractors. These tensioning retrac

Airbags 1. Driver airbag 2. Front passenger airbag 3. Side impact airbag The most effective occupant restraint system yet developed for

Important ! The "SRS" airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side airbags) impacts. Only

When you sell the vehicle we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an "SRS" by alerting him to

Infant and Child Restraint Systems We recommend that all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All

Enlarged Cargo (Option) 1. Locking handle, left backrest 2. Locking handle, right backrest 3. Indicator, right backrest lock, visible in u

Loading instructions (Vehicles with enlarged cargo area) The total load weight including vehicle occupants and luggage/ cargo should not excee

Cargo Tie-Down Rings (Vehicles with enlarged cargo area) 1. Ring Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all four rings with rope of suffic

Indicator Lamp Symbols Function Indicator Lamp High beam Battery not being charged properly. See Index Warning Lamps (should go out with the engine

Steering Lock 0 - The electronic key can be withdrawn in this position only. The steering is locked with the electronic key removed from

Combination Switch 1. Low beam (exterior lamp switch position ) 2. High beam (exterior lamp switch position ) 3. High beam flasher (high beam

Windshield Washer Fluid Mixing Ratio For temperatures above freezing: MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and water 1 part "S" t

Exterior Lamp Switch Off Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When the eng

Night Security Illumination When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior lamps on, they switch on again for added illumination for appro

Exterior Rear View Mirrors The switch is located on the center console. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2. First select the mirro

Ashtrays Center Console, Front To remove ashtray: Push sliding knob (1) toward the right to eject the insert. To install ashtray: Install insert int

Lighter Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. Push in lighter (1); it will pop out automatically when hot. Warning ! Never touch

Interior Lighting 1. Door contact switch: Press once and interior lamps are switched on when opening a door. Interior lamps are switched on,

Storage Compartments and Cupholder Glove Box 1. Unlocking: Turn mechanical key to vertical position and remove. 2. Locking: Turn mechanical key

Catalytic Converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen se

Sliding/Pop-Up Roof (optional) 1. to slide roof open 2. to slide roof closed 3. to raise roof at rear 4. to lower roof at rear Turn electronic key

Power Windows on center console, front Switches for: 1. left, front 2. left, rear 3. right, front 4. right, rear 5. switch for rear door window

Instrument Lamps Press + or - button to vary intensity of instrument lamps. Display illumination The display for temperature, odometer, oil l

Trunk Lid Release Switch The switch is located on the center console. A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.8 m) is required to open the tr

Garage Door Opener 1. Integrated remote control transmitter 2. Portable remote control transmitter Warning ! When programming a garage door opene

Operation of remote control: 1. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. 2. Select and press the appropriate button to activate the r

Cellular Telephone The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellular telephone. For further information and installation contact your autho

Drinking and Driving Warning ! Drinking and driving can be a very dangerous combination. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your re

Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission selects individual gears automatically, dependent upon • Selector lever position • Program mode se

Important ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with selector lever in "N" can result in transmission damage th

Starting and Turning Off the Engine Before Starting Ensure that parking brake is engaged and that selector lever is in position "P" or &q

Program Mode Selector Switch The transmission is provided with a selector switch for Standard "S" and Winter/Wet (snow and ice) "

Cruise Control Cruise Control Any given speed above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) can be maintained with the cruise control by operating the leve

Charge Indicator Lamp Should the charge indicator lamp fail to come on prior to starting when the electronic key is in steering lock position 2 or s

Engine Oil Consumption Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the break-in period. During the breaking period, higher oil consumpti

Outside Temperature Indicator The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or

Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, the warning lamp comes on. It should go out when the engin

Exterior Lamp Failure indicator Lamp With the electronic key in steering lock position 2, an exterior lamp comes on. It should go out when the engin

Flexible Service System (FSS) The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is directly related to the operating conditions of the vehicle. T

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Important ! The ABS improves steering control of the vehicle during braking maneuvers. Do not pump the brake pedal, rath

Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning ! BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficie

Driving Instructions Warning ! If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle ha

Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) The acceleration slip regulation will engage at all vehicle speeds, if one or both drive wheels begin to lose trac

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (optional) The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of the vehicle under any driving c

Important ! If the ESP warning lamp flashes: • during take-off, apply as little throttle as possible, • while driving, ease up on the accelerator.

Emission Control Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law. The

Winter Driving Have your car winterized at your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer before the onset of winter. • Change the engine oil if the engine con

Hood To open: To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the driver's side of the instrument panel. At the same time handle (2) wil

Example Checking Coolant Level To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine stopped. Check coolant lev

Checking Engine Oil Level Example 1. Oil dipstick 2. Oil filler cap To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level ground, with engine at

Odometer Display Field (Models C 280 and C 43 AMG) Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2 and wait until the symbols and appears

Trunk Lamp If the trunk is to remain open for a long period of time, the trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the plunger in the switc

Tires Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a

First Aid Kit 1. Opening lid The first aid kit is stored in the shelf below the rear window. Spare Wheel, Vehicle Tools, Storage Compartment

Vehicle Jack 1. Jack arm 2. Jack base See illustration for proper storage of jack. Before storing the jack on the felt in the spare wheel well, t

Wheels Replace rims or tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz deale

Spare Wheel for Model C 43 AMG The spare wheel rim size is 71/2 J x 17 H2 In the case of a flat tire or breakdown, you may temporarily use a 71/2 J

Changing Wheels Move vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance from the road way. 1. Set parking brake and turn on hazard warning flasher.

Tire Inflation Pressure A table (see fuel filler flap) lists the tire inflation pressures specified for Mercedes-Benz recommended tires as well as f

Exterior Lamps Headlamp Adjustment Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Check and readjust headlamps at regular intervals and when a

Bulb for High Beam H1 (55 W) Open hood. Move retaining clamps (4) aside and remove cover (3). Pull off electrical connector (10). Unhook clamping

Adjusting Headlamp Aim (Halogen) Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. To check and readjust a headlamp follow steps 1 throu

Adjusting Headlamp Aim (Xenon) Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. To check and readjust a headlamp, follow steps 1 through 5.