engine MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2019 Repair Manual

NOTEDamageduetoincorrect use ofthetowingeye
When atowingeye is usedtorecover avehi‐cle,thevehicle may be damaged inthe proc‐ess.
Only usethetowingeyeto towawayortowstartthevehicle.
Towstartingthevehicle (emergency enginestart)
Vehicles with automatic transmission
NOTEDamagetothe automatic trans‐mission dueto towstarting
The automatic transmission may be damagedinthe process oftowstartingvehicles withautomatic transmission.
Vehicles with automatic transmissionmust not betowstarted.
Vehicles with automatic transmission mustnot betow-started.
Electrical fuses
Notes on electrical fuses
\nWARNINGRisk of accident and injurydueto overloaded lines
Ifyou manipulate or bridge afaulty fuse or ifyoureplace it with a fuse with a higheramperage,the electric line could beoverloa‐ded.
This couldresult in afire.
Alwaysreplacefaulty fuses with speci‐fied new fuses containingthe correctamperage.
NOTEDamageduetoincorrect fuses
Electrical components or systems may bedamagedbyincorrect fuses, ortheir func‐tionality may be significantlyimpaired.
Only use fusesthat havebeen approvedbyMercedes-Benz and which havethecorrect fuserating.
Blown fuses mustbereplaced with fuses ofthesamerating, whichyou canrecognizebythecolor and fuserating. The fuseratings and fur‐ther informationtobe observed are listed inthefuse assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram:onthe fuse box inthe trunk (page 388).
NOTEDamageor malfunctions causedbymoisture
Moisture may cause damagetothe electricalsystem or cause ittomalfunction.
Whenthe fuse box is open, make surethat no moisture can enterthe fusebox.
When closingthe fuse box, make surethatthe seal ofthe lid is positioned cor‐rectly onthe fuse box.
Ifthe newly inserted fuse also blows, havethecause traced andrectified at aqualified special‐istworkshop.
Ensurethefollowing beforereplacing a fuse:
RThevehicle is secured againstrollingaway
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RAll electrical consumers are switched off
RThe ignition is switched off
The electrical fuses are located invarious fuseboxes:
RFuse box inthe engine compartment onthedriver's side (page 387)
RFuse box onthe driver's side ofthe cockpit(page 388)
RFuse box inthe front passengerfootwell(page 388)
RFuse box inthe trunk ontheright-hand sideofthevehicle when viewed inthe direction oftravel (page 388)
Opening and closingthe fuse box intheengine compartment
Requirements:RA dry clothand a screwdriver areavailable.
Observethe notes on electrical fuses(page 386).
Opens
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom usingthewindshield wipers whilethe engine hoodis open
Whenthe engine hood is open andthe wind‐shield wipers are set in motion,you can betrappedbythe wiper linkage.
Always switch offthe windshield wipersand ignition before openingthe enginehood.
Turnclip2on cover1aquarter-turncounter-clockwise.
Fold cover1up inthe direction ofthearrow.
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1Lug wrench
2Foldingchock
3Jack
Setting upthefoldingchock
Preparingthevehiclefor a wheelchange
Requirements:RTherequired tire-changetool isavailable. Ifyourvehicle is not equipped withthe tire-changetool kit, consult aqualified specialistworkshoptofind out about suitabletools.
RThevehicle is not on a slope.
RThevehicle is on solid, non-slippery and levelground.
Applythe electric parking brake manually.
Movethe front wheelstothestraight-aheadposition.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:Shift into position].
Vehicles with level control system:Setthenormalvehicle level (page198).
Switch offthe engine.
Make surethatthe engine cannotbestarted.
Placechocksorother suitable items underthe front andrear ofthe wheelthat is diago‐nally oppositethe wheelyou wishtochange.
Removethe hub caps if necessary(page416).
Raisethevehicle (page416).
Wheels andtires415

RThe jack must be placed on afirm,flat andnon-slip surface. If necessary,use a large,flat, load-bearing, non-slip underlay.
RThefootofthe jack must be positionedverti‐cally underthe jack support point.
Rules of conduct whenthevehicle israised:
RNever placeyour hands orfeetunderthevehicle.
RNever lie underthevehicle.
RDo notstartthe engine and do notreleasethe electric parking brake.
RDo not open or close any doors orthe trunklid.
Usingthe lug wrench, loosenthe wheel boltsonthe wheelyou wishtochangebyaboutone full turn. Do not unscrewthe bolts com‐pletely.
Position of jack support points
Mercedes-AMGvehicles:observethe notes inthe Supplement. Otherwise,you mayfailtorec‐ognize dangers.
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryfrom incorrectpositioning ofthe jack
Ifyou do not positionthe jack correctly atthe appropriate jacking point ofthevehicle,the jack could tip withthevehicleraised.
Only positionthe jack atthe appropri‐ate jacking point ofthevehicle. Thebase ofthe jack must be positionedver‐
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Thefollowing devices can be used inthevehiclewithoutrestrictions:
RTwo-wayradios with a maximum transmis‐sion output of upto100 mW
RTwo-wayradios with transmitter frequenciesinthe 380 -410 MHz frequency band and amaximum transmission output of upto2 W(trunkedradio system/Tetra)
RMobile phones (2G/3G/4G)
There are norestrictions when positioningtheantenna onthe outside ofthevehicleforthefol‐lowing frequency bands:
RTrunkedradio system/Tetra
R70 cm frequency band
R2G/3G/4G
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and enginenumberoverview
Vehicle identification plate
Vehicle identification plate (USA only)
1Permissiblegrossweight
2Permissible front axle load
3Permissiblerear axle load
4Paint code
5VIN (vehicle identification number)
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Vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
1Permissiblegrossweight
2Permissible front axle load
3Permissiblerear axle load
4Paint code
5VIN (vehicle identification number)
The permissible grossvehicleweight is made upofthevehicleweight, allvehicle occupants,thefuel andthe load. The maximum gross axleweightrating isthe maximumweightthat can becarried on one axle (front orrear axle).
Neverexceedthe permissible grossvehicleweight orthe maximum gross axleweightratingforthe front orrear axle.
VIN in front oftheright-hand front seat
1Imprinted VIN (vehicle identification number)
2Floor covering
Additional plates
1Engine numberstamped intothe crankcase
2Plate with information about emissionstest‐ing, including confirmation of emissionsguidelines attheU.S.federal level aswell asfor California
3VIN (vehicle identification number) as a labelatthe lower edge ofthe windshield
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Do not swallow fuel or let it come intocontact withskin,eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale fuelvapor.
Keepchildrenawayfrom fuel.
Keep doors and windowsclosed duringtherefueling process.
Ifyou orother people come into contact withfuel, observethefollowing:
Immediatelyrinse fuel offyour skin withsoap andwater.
If fuel comes into contact withyoureyes, immediatelyrinsethemthor‐oughly with cleanwater.Seek medicalattention immediately.
Ifyou swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐tion immediately.Do not inducevomit‐ing.
Change immediately out of clothingthathas come into contact withfuel.
Fuel
Notes on fuelgradesforvehicles with agas‐oline engineObservethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
NOTEDamagecausedbythe wrong fuel
Even small amounts ofthe wrong fuel couldresult in damagetothe fuel system,theengine andthe emission control system.
Onlyrefuel with low-sulfur unleadedfuel.
This fuel may contain upto10%ethanolbyvolume.Yourvehicle is suitablefor use withE10 fuel.
Neverrefuel with one ofthefollowing fuels:
RDiesel
RGasoline with morethan10%ethanolbyvolume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
RGasoline with morethan 3% methanolbyvolume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
RGasoline with additives containing metal
Ifyou haveaccidentallyrefueled withthewrong fuel:
Do not switchonthe ignition.
Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Iftheavailable fuel is not sufficiently low in sul‐fur,this can produce unpleasant odors.
Onlyrefuel with fuelthat has at leastthe octanenumber specified inthe instruction label inthefuelfillerflap (page159).
Ifyouwant maximum engine output:onlyrefuel with unleaded premium gradegasolinewith an octane number of at least91AKI/95RON.
As atemporary measure, iftherecommendedfuel is notavailable,you may alsorefuel withunleadedregulargasoline with at least87AKI/91RON. This mayreduce engine output andincrease fuel consumption.
Neverrefuel usinggasoline with aneven lowerRON.
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NOTEPrematurewear causedbyunlea‐dedregulargasoline
Unleadedregulargasoline can causetheenginetowear morequickly and impair lon‐gevity and performance.
If unleaded premium gradegasoline isunavailable andyou havetorefuel usingunleadedregulargasoline:
Onlyfillthe fueltanktohalf full withunleadedregulargasoline andrefill assoon as possible with unleaded pre‐miumgradegasoline.
Do not drive atthe maximum speed.
Avoid sudden acceleration and enginespeedsover 3,000rpm.
Further information on fuel isavailable atthefol‐lowing locations:
Rat agasstation
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
RUSA only: at http://www.mbusa.com
Information on additives ingasolineObservethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
NOTEDamagefrom use of unsuitableadditives
Even small amounts ofthe wrong additivemay leadtomalfunctions occurring.
Only add cleaning additivesrecommen‐dedbyMercedes-Benztothe fuel.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou use fuelbrandsthat haveadditives.
In some countries,the fuelavailable may nothavesufficient additives.Residue could build upinthe fuel injection system as aresult. Inthiscase, in consultation with an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center,the fuel may be mixedwiththe cleaning additiverecommendedbyMercedes-Benz. Be suretoobservethe notesand mixingratios specified onthe container.
Tank content and fuelreserveThetotal capacity ofthe fueltank mayvary,depending onthevehicle equipment.
Capacity
ModelTotal capacity
All models17.4gal (66.0 liters)
ModelOf whichreserve
All models1.8gal (7.0 liters)
Engine oil
Notes on engine oilObservethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
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NOTEEngine damagecausedbyanincorrect oilfilter, incorrect oil or addi‐tives
Do not use engine oils or oilfiltersotherthanthose which meetthe specifica‐tions necessaryforthe prescribedservice intervals.
Do not alterthe engine oil or oilfilter inordertoachievelongerchange intervalsthan prescribed.
Do not use additives.
Havethe engine oilchanged aftertheprescribed intervals.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou havetheoilchange carried out at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Further information on engine oil and oilfilters isavailable atthefollowing locations:
RInthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluidsbyenteringthe designation:
-Athttp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-Inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
Quality and capacity of engine oil
MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
Gasoline engine MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
All models229.51,229.52,229.61,229.71
Thefollowingvaluesrefertoan oilchange,includingthe oilfilter.
Replacement amount
ModelReplacementamount
C 3007.0 US qt (6.6 liters)
C 300 4MATIC 6.3 US qt (6.0 liters)
Notes on brakefluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident duetovapor pocketsforming inthe brake sys‐tem
The brakefluid constantly absorbs moisturefromthe air. This lowersthe boiling point ofthe brakefluid. Ifthe boiling point istoo low,vapor pockets mayforminthe brake systemwhenthe brakes are applied hard.
This causesthe braking effecttobeimpaired.
Havethe brakefluidrenewed atthespecified intervals.
Havethe brakefluidregularlyreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop.Only use brakefluid approvedbyMercedes-BenzaccordingtoMB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
You can obtain further information on brakefluidinthefollowing places:
Rinthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluids
-at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
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Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
Coolant
Notes on coolantObservethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
\nWARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromantifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact withhotcomponent parts inthe engine compart‐ment, it may ignite.
Allowthe enginetocool down beforeadding antifreeze.
Makesurethat no antifreeze spills outnexttothefiller opening.
Thoroughly clean off any antifreezefrom component parts beforestartingthevehicle.
NOTEDamagecausedbyincorrect cool‐ant
Only add coolantthat has been pre‐mixed withtherequired antifreeze pro‐tection.
Information on coolant isavailable atthefol‐lowing locations:
RInthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationforOperating Fluids310.1
-Athttp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-Inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
RAtaqualified specialistworkshop
NOTEOverheating at high outsidetem‐peratures
If an inappropriate coolant is used,theengine cooling system is not sufficiently pro‐tected againstoverheating and corrosion athigh outsidetemperatures.
Always use coolant approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
Observethe instructions intheMercedes-Benz Specificationsfor Oper‐ating Fluids310.1.
Havethe coolantregularlyreplaced at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreezeconcentrate inthe engine cooling system shouldbe:
Ra minimum of 50% (antifreeze protectiondowntoapproximately -35 °F (-37 °C))
Ra maximum of 55% (antifreeze protectiondownto-49 °F (-45 °C))
Coolant capacity
ModelCapacity
All models9.1 US qt (8.6 liters)
Notes on windshieldwasher fluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(page 425).
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