light MERCEDES-BENZ C-280 1999 Owner's Guide

Technical Data C 280
Model C 280 (202 029)1 Rims - Tires
Engine 112 Rims (light
alloy rims)
7J x 15 H 2
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
Wheel
offset

1.46 in (37 mm)
No. of cylinders 6
Summer
tires;
Radial-ply
tires

205/60R 15 91 H
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm)

Winter
tires;
Radial-ply
tires


205/60 R 15 91 T M+S

Stroke 2.89 in (73.50 mm)
Rims and All season Tires ( Sport Package)
Rims (light alloy rims) 7J x 16 H 2
Wheel offset 1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires;
Radial-ply tires

205/55 R 16 91 H
Electrical System
Total piston displacement 170.8 cu.in. (2799 cm3) Generator
(alternator) 14 V/90 A
Compression ratio 10:1
Starter
motor
12 V/1.7KW
Output acc. to SAE J
1349
195 hp/5800 rpm
(145 kW/5800 rpm)
Battery 12 V/100 Ah
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349


195 ft.lb./3000 rpm
(265 Nm/3000rpm)

Spark
plugs
Electrode
gap
Tightening
torque
Bosch F 9 DPER
0.032 in (0,8 mm)
15-22ft.lb. (20-30 Mm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm Main Dimensions
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 Overall
vehicle
length
177.4 in (4507 mm)
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm

Overall
vehicle
width

67.7 in (1720mm)
Weights: See certification tag
Overall
height
56.1 in (1424 mm)
Roof load max. 220 lb(100 kg) Wheel
base

105.9 in (2690 mm)
Trunk load max. 220 lb(100 kg) Track,
front
59.0 in (1499 mm)
Track, rear57.6 in (1464mm)


1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
for the correspon-ding data of ali special bodies and special equipment,

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Technical Data C 43 AMG
Model C 43 AMG (202 033)1 Rims and All season Tires
Engine 113 Rims2
Front axle
AMG light
alloy rims
Wheel
offset


71/2J x 17 H 2
1.38 in (35 mm)
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection

Rear axle
AMG light
alloy rims
Wheel
offset

8
1/2J x 17 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)

No. of cylinders 8
Radial-ply
tires
Front axle
Rear axe

225/45 ZR 173
245/40 ZR 173
Bore 3.54 in 89.90 mm)

Rims and
Winter
Tires

Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Rims2
AMG light alloy rims 71/2J x 17 H 2
Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm)
Radial-ply tires
or
215/45 R 17 H M + S
225/45 R 17 H M + S 3
Spare Wheel
Rims2
AMG light alloy rims 71/2J x 17 H 2
Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire

225/45 ZR 173
Electrical System
Total piston displacement 260.0 cu.in. (4265 cm3) Generator
(alternator)14 V/150 A
Compression ratio 10:1
Starter
motor
12 V/1.7KW
Output acc. to SAE J
1349
302 hp/5850 rpm
(225 kW/5850 rpm)
Battery 12 V/100 Ah
Maximum torque acc.
to SAE J 1349

302ft.lb./3250 rpm
(410 Nm/3250rpm)


Spark
plugs
Electrode
gap
Tightening
torque
Bosch F 8 DEPER
0.032 in (0,8 mm)
15-22ft.lb. (20-30 Mm)
Maximum engine speed 6300 rpm
Main Dimensions
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Overall
vehicle
length
177.4 in (4507 mm)
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm
Overall
vehicle
width 67.7 in (1720mm)

Overall
height
56.1 in (1424 mm)
Wheel
base 105.9 in (2690 mm)

Track,
front
59.2 in (1503 mm)
Weights See certification tag Tra ck, rear 58.2 in (1478mm)
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Premium Unleaded Gasoline

Caution !
To maintain the engine's durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded
is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions:
• have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible,
• avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration,
• do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm, if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two
persons and no luggage,
• do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal positi on, if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating
in mountainous terrain.


Fuel Requirements
Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM standard D 439: The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91
min.
It is an average of both the Research (R) octane number an d the Motor (M) octane number: [(R+M)/2]. This is also
known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as Ethanol, I PA, IBA and TBA can
be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%, MTBE not to exceed
15%. The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional components. Using mixtures of Ethanol
and Methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These
blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure
etc..


Gasoline Additives
A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes- Benz recommends
the use of only quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits. After an extended
period of using fuels without such additives, carbon deposit s can build up especially on the intake valves and in the
combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as:
• warm-up hesitation,
• unstable idle,
• knocking/pinging,
• misfire,
• power loss.
Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel. They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be harmful to the
engine operation. Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.


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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 (arrow). Turn fuel cap
to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in tank
has been released, then remove cap.
Failure to remove slowly could result in personal injury.

2. Tire Inflation Pressure
Check at least every two weeks.
For details see Index.

3. Coolant Level

See Adding coolant in Index.
4. Windshield Washer System,
Headlamp Cleaning System


For refilling reservoir see Index.
5. Engine Oil Level
See Index.

6. Brake Fluid
See Index.


Vehicle Lighting: Check function and cleanliness.
For replacement of light bulbs, see Index.


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