engine MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class COUPE 2017 CL205 Owner's Manual

XFold both plates upwards:.
XFold outlower plate ;.
XGuide the lugs on the lower plate fully into the
openings in base plate =.
XPlace chocks or other suitabl eitems under
the front and rearoft he wheel that is diago-
nally opposite the wheel yo uwishtoc hange.
Raising the vehicle
GWARNING
If yo udon ot positio nthe jack correctly at the
appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There is arisk of injury.
Only positio nthe jack at the appropriate jack-
ing point of the vehicle. The base of the jack
mus tbep ositioned vertically ,directly under
the jacking point of the vehicle.
!The jack is designe dexclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jacking points. Other-
wise, your vehicle could be damaged.
Observe the following whe nraising the vehi-
cle:
RTo raise the vehicle, only use the vehicle-spe-
cifi cjack that has bee ntested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. If use dincorrectly ,the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
RThe jack is designe donly to raise and hol dthe
vehicle for ashortt ime while awheel is being
changed. It mus tnot be use dfor performing
maintenance wor kunder the vehicle.
RAvoid changing the wheel on uphil land down-
hil lslopes.
RBeforer aising the vehicle, secure it from roll-
ing away by applying the parking brake and inserting wheel chocks. Do not disengage the
parking brake while the vehicle is raised.
RThe jack mus
tbep laced on afirm, fla tand
non-sli psurface .Onal oose surface ,alarge,
flat, load-bearing underlay mus tbeu sed. On a
slippery surface ,anon-sli punderlay mus tbe
used, e.g. rubber mats.
RDo not use wooden blocks or simila robjects
as ajack und erlay.Otherwise ,the jack will not
be able to achieve its load-bearing capacity
duetot he restricted height.
RMake sur ethat the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground doe snot
excee d1.2 in (3 cm).
RNeve rplace your hand sand feet under the
raised vehicle.
RDo not li eunder the vehicle.
RDo not start the engine whe nthe vehicle is
raised.
RDo not ope norclosead oorort he trunk lid
whe nthe vehicle is raised.
RMake sur ethat no persons are present in the
vehicle whe nthe vehicle is raised.
Vehicles with alloy wheel sand hub caps: the
wheel bolts are covered by ahub cap .Befor eyou
can unscre wthe wheel bolts, yo umustremove
the hub cap .Two different variants can be instal-
led.
Vehicles with plasti chub cap:
XTo remove: turn the center cover of hub
cap :counter-clockwis eand remove.
XTo install: before installing, ensure that hub
cap :is in the ope nposition. To do this, turn
the center cover counter-clockwise.
XPositio nhub cap :and turn the center cover
clockwise until hub cap :engages physically
and audibly.
XMake sur ethat hub cap :is installed
securely.
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from the data shownhere. You can find the
data applicable to you rvehicleont he vehicle
identificatio nplate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
XSlid ethe right-hand front seattoi ts rearmost
position.
XFold floor covering ;upwards.
The VIN is visible :.
The VIN can als obefound on the vehicl eiden-
tification plate (
Ypag e343).
The VIN can als obefound at the lower edge of
the windshield (
Ypag e344).
Engine number
:Engine numbe r(stamped into the crank-
case)
;VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
=Emissio ncontrol information plate, includ-
ing the certification of both federala nd Cali-
fornia nemissions standards
Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonousa nd haz-
ardous to health. There is arisk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use ,storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispos eofservice products in an environ-
mentall yresponsiblem anner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil ,transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshiel dwasher fluid
RClimate control syste mrefrigerant
Components and service products must match.
Only use products recommendedbyM ercedes-
Benz. Damag ewhich is caused by the use of
products which have not been recommendedi s
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwil lgestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual in the appro- priate section.
Informatio nontested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscription on
the containers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval( e.g. MB-Approval2 29.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate alevelofq uality or aspecificatio nin
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB
229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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Other identifications, for example:
R0W-30
R5W-30
R5W-40
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is arisk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is arisk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel awayf rom children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash awayf uel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay.Don ot induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
ModelTotal capacity
All models17.4 US gal (66.0 l)
ModelOf which
reserve
Mercedes-AMG vehiclesApprox.
2.6 US gal (10.0 l)
Allo ther modelsApprox.
1.8 US gal (7.0 l)
Gasoline
Fuel grade
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicle swith a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel wil lenter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
resul tind amage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify aqualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Only refuel using unleaded premiumg rade
gasoline with at least 91 AKI/95 RON.
iE10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Yourv ehicle is E10-compatible .You can
refuel you rvehicle using E10 fuel.
!Only use the fuel recommended.O perating
the vehicle with other fuel scan leadtoe ngine
failure.
!Do not use the following:
RE15 (gasoline with 15% ethanol)
RE85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol)
RE100 (100% ethanol)
RM15 (gasoline with 15% methanol)
RM30 (gasoline with 30% methanol)
RM85 (gasoline with 85% methanol)
RM100 (100% methanol)
RGasoline with metalliferous additives
RDiesel
Do not mix such fuel swith the fuel recom-
mended for you rvehicle.
!To ensure the longevity and ful lperform-
ance of the engine, only premium-grade
unleade dgasoline must be used.
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If standard unleaded gasoline is unavailable
and you have to refuel with unleaded gasoline
of alowerg rade,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
speedso ver 3,000 rpm.
You wil lusuall yfind information abou tthe fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label
on the pump, ask the staff for assistance.
iFor further information, consult aqualified
specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
As atemporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
88 AKI/93 RON.
Information on refueling (
Ypage 150).
Additives
!Operating the engine with fuel additives
adde dlater can leadtoe ngine failure. Do not
mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not
include additives for the removal and preven-
tion of residueb uildup. gasoline must only be
mixed with additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Compl ywith the instructions
for use on the product label. More information
abou trecommended 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 aresult. 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 specifiedont he container.
Engine oil
General notes
!Never use engine oil or an oil filter of aspec-
ificatio nother than is necessary to fulfill the
prescribeds ervice intervals. Do not change
the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve
longer replacement intervals than those pre-
scribed. You could otherwise cause engine
damage or damage to the exhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow the instructions in the service interval display regarding the oil change. Otherwise,
you may damage the engine and the exhaust
gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on service products (
Ypage 344).
The engine oils are matched to the performance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and service intervals.
You shoul dtherefore only use engine oils and oil
filters that are approved for vehiclesw ith main-
tenance systems.
For alist of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for you rvehicle.
ModelMB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval
All models229.5
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for Mercedes‑AMG vehicles.
iMB approval is indicated on the oil contain-
ers.
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Filling capacities
The followingvalue srefer to an oil chang e
includin gthe oil filter.
Missing value swere no tavailable at time of
goin gtop rint.
ModelCapacit y
Mercedes ‑AMG
vehicles
C3 007.4USq t(7.0 l)
C300 4MATIC6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
Additives
!Do not us eany additive sinthe engine oil.
Thi scould damag ethe engine.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorb smoisture
from the air. Thi slowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid .Ifthe boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. Thi swould impai rbraking efficiency.
There is ariskofana ccident.
Yo us houl dhavet he brake fluid renewe dat
the specified intervals.
Whe nhandling brake fluid ,observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(
Ypage 344).
The brake fluid change interval scan be found in
the Maintenance Booklet.
Only us ebrake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz in accordance with MB-Freigab eorMB-
Approva l331.0.
Information abouta pproved brake fluid can be
obtaine datany qualified specialist workshopo r
on the Interne tat
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
iHave the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop in accordance
with the replacement intervals and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Coolant
Importan tsafety notes
GWARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is arisk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool dow nbefore yo uadd anti-
freeze .Make sur ethat antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clea nthe
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
!Only ad dcoolant that has bee npremixed
with the desire dantifreeze protection. You
coul dotherwise damag ethe engine.
Furthe rinformatio noncoolants can be found
in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser-
vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact aqualifie dspecialist workshop.
!Always use asuitabl ecoolant mixture, even
in countries where hig htemperatures prevail.
Otherwise ,the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
iHave the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products whe nhandling coolant
(
Ypage 344).
The coolant is amixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the fol-
lowing tasks:
RAnti-corrosion protection
RAntifreeze protection
RRaising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection dow nto
-35 ‡(-37† ), the boiling point of the coolant
during operation is approximatel y266 ‡
(130 †).
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The antifreeze concentrate/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
Rbe at least 50%. This will protectthe engine
cooling system against freezin gdown to
approximately -35 ‡(-37 †).
Rnot exceed 55% (antifreez eprotection down
to -49 ‡[-45 †]) .Otherwise, hea twilln ot be
dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibito rconcentrate in accordance
with MB Specifications for Service Products
310.1.
iWhe nthe vehicl eisfirst delivered, it is filled
with acoolant mixture thate nsures adequate
antifreeze and anti-corrosion protection.
iThe coolant is checked with every mainte-
nance intervalataq ualified specialist work-
shop.
Fillin gcapacities
ModelCapacity
Mercedes ‑AMG
vehicles12.6 US qt (11.9 l)
Allo ther models9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
Windshield washe rsystem
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Windshiel dwasher concentrate coul dignite if
it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is arisk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
!Only use washer flui dthat is suitabl efor
plastic lam plenses, e.g. MB SummerFi torMB
WinterFit. Unsuitabl ewasher flui dcoul ddam-
age the plastic lense softhe headlamps.
!Only MB SummerFi tand MB WinterFit
washer flui dshould be mixed together. The
sprayn ozzles may otherwise become
blocked. Do not use distille
dorde-ionized water, other-
wise, the leve lsensor may give afals ereading.
When handling washer fluid, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(
Ypag e344).
At temperatures above freezing:
XFill the washer flui dreservoir with amixture of
water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit.
Add 1part MB SummerFi tto100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
XFill the washer flui dreservoir with amixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor-
mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
iAdd windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer flui dall
yea rround.
Climate control systemr efrigerant
Important safety notes
The climate control syste mofyourvehicleisf il-
led with refrigerant R ‑134a.
The instructio nlabel regarding the refrigerant
type use dcan be found on the radiator cross
member.
!Only the refrigerant R ‑134a and the PAG oil
approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with
any other PAG oil that is not approved for
R-134a refrigerant. Otherwise, the climate
control syste mmay be damaged.
Service work, such as refilling with refrigerant or
replacing component parts, may only be carried
out by aqualified specialist workshop. All appli-
cabl eregulations, as wel lasSAE standard J639,
must be adhered to.
Always have work on the climate control system
carrie dout at aqualified specialist workshop.
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