MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE 2003 Owners Manual

301
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the braking and steer-
ing systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher de-
gree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accord-
ingly.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the key in starter switch
position
2, the vehicle doors lock if the
left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of
approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(page 79).
To prevent the vehicle doors from lock-
ing, deactivate the automatic central
locking (
page 122).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
iIf the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged

the key will not turn in the starter
switch. See notes on the battery
(page 294) or on jump starting
(page 297).


the selector lever will remain
locked in position P. See notes on
manual unlocking of gear selector
lever (
page 277).

302 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleInstalling towing eye bolt1 Cover on right side of front bumper. 2
Cover on right side of rear bumper. To remove cover:

Press mark on cover in direction of ar-
row.

L i f t c o v e r o f f t o r e v e a l t h r e a d e d h o l e f o r
towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the wheel well below the
trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:

Fit cover and snap into place.

303
Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartment Opening

Pry cover
1 open with a screw driver or
similar tool.

Remove cover rearward.
Closing

Attach the cover in the front.

Fold the cover in until it engages.
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment. The amper-
ages of the fuses are also given there.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the left-hand side.
1 Cover
2 Screw
3 Retainer
Removing/installing cover
Twist screws 2 90° counterclockwise.

Pull up cover 1.

Slide out retainer 3 and remove cover
by pulling towards front.

Install cover 1 in reverse order.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

304 Practical hintsFusesOpening fuse box4 Fuse box cover
5 Clamps
Release clamps 5.

Remove cover 4.
Closing fuse box

Ensure that the sealing rubber is prop-
erly positioned.

Press the cover down and secure with
clamps 5.
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk
The auxiliary fuse box is located in the
trunk behind the left hand trim panel.
1 Trim panel
2 Handles
Opening trim panel
Turn handles 2.

Remove trim panel 1. 3
Auxiliary fuse box
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the cover of
the auxiliary fuse box.

305
Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine
Rims and Tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Consumer information

306 Technical dataSpare parts serviceThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Spare parts serviceAll authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of original spare parts re-
quired for maintenance and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts distri-
bution centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts
for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are
subjected to stringent quality inspections.
Each part has been specifically developed,
manufactured or selected for and adapted
to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare
parts should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine parts and ac-
cessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehi-
cle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

307
Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the “warranties” printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts
and Accessories warranties, copies of
which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
placement. It will be mailed to you.

308 Technical dataIdentification labels
Identification labelsCertification label1 Certification label
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Identification labels and numbers
3 Engine number (engraved on engine)
4 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
5 Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission con-
trol system
6 Emission control label
When ordering spare parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine numbers.

309
Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
C230Kompressor
1 Power steering pump
2 Idler pulley
3 Mechanical loader
4 Automatic belt tensioner
5 Air conditioning compressor
6 Crankshaft
7 Coolant pump
8 Generator (alternator)
C320
1 Idler pulley
2 Automatic belt tensioner
3 Power steering pump
4 Air conditioning compressor
5 Crankshaft
6 Coolant pump
7 Generator (alternator)

310 Technical dataEngine
EngineModel
C 230 Kompressor (203.740)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
C 320 (203.764)
1
Engine
271
112
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
4
6
Bore
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke
3.35 in (85.00 mm)
3.3 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
109.6 cu.in. (1796 cm
3)
195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3)
Compression ratio
8.5:1
10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
189 hp / 5800 rpm
(141 kW / 5800 rpm)
214 hp / 5700 rpm
(160 kW / 5700 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
192ft.lb/3500rpm
(260 Nm / 3500 rpm)
232ft.lb/3000rpm
(310 Nm / 3000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6000 rpm
Firing order
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt
7ft 11in (2420mm)
7 ft 10 in (2390 mm)