tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE 2011 Owner's Manual

G
WARNING
In the event of sharp braking, a sudden
change of direction, or an accident, light loads
can be thrown about.
This could result in injury to yourself or others.
Therefore, if you are transporting light loads,
use the safety net.
When transporting objects in the luggage
compartment, the combined luggage cover
and net must be attached to the rear seat
backrest.
Safety net without luggage compart-
ment enlargement X
Pull the safety net up by tab :and hook it
into eyelets ;.
Safety net with luggage compartment
enlargement X
Fold the left and right rear seatb ackrest
forwards (Y page 306).
X Guide the safety ne tup by tab :and hook
it into eyelets ;. Coat hooks on the tailgate
G
WARNING
The tailgate may close if too great a load is
placed on the coat hooks.
This could cause you or others to be trapped
and injured.
If you use the coat hooks, only hang light
clothing on them .Make sure that nobody can
become trapped. :
Coat hooks EASY-PACK load-securing kit (Estate)
Components and storage The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you
to use your luggage compartmen tfor a variety
of purposes. The accessory parts are located
under the luggage compartment floor.
X Open the luggage compartment floor
(Y page 312). 310
Stowage areasStowing and features

X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle :down-
wards ;.
Handle :folds upwards.
X Swing the luggage compartment floor
upwards using handle :until it rests
against the luggage compartment cover.
X To close: fold the luggage compartment
floor down.
X Press the luggage compartment floor
down ;until it engages. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
An incorrectly secured roof carrier, ski rack or
load could become detached from the vehi-
cle .These objects might then be thrown
around and could injure you or others or
cause an accident. Follow the roof carrier/ski
rack manufacturer's installation instructions
and special instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
You must always observe the maximum roof
load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driving style
to the prevailing road, traffic and weather
conditions and drive with particular care if the
roof is laden.
! Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to preven
tdamage to the vehi-
cle.
Positio nthe load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Make sure that if the roof carrier is fitted:
R the sliding sunroof/panorama sliding
sunroof can be fully raised, depending on
the vehicle's equipment.
R the boot lid/ tailgate can be fully opened.
R the aerial on the roof does not touch the
roof carrier.
! To avoid damaging or scratching the cov-
ers, do not use metallic or hard objects to
open them.
Attaching the roof carrier (Saloon) X
Open covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Fold covers :upwards.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers :.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier (Estate) X
Secure the roof carrier to the roof rails.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Stowage areas
313Stowing and features Z

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 28).Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
Removing the warning triangle Saloon:
the warning triangle is secured on
the inside of the boo tlid.
X Open the boot lid. X
Press warning triangle holder :up in the
direction of the arrow, open it and remove
the warning triangle.
Estate: the warning triangle is located in the
stowage well under the luggage compartment
floor.
X Open the tailgate.
X Lift the luggage compartmen tfloor up
(Y page 312). X
Remove warning triangle :fromt he stow-
age well.
Setting up the warning triangle X
Fold feet =down and out to the side.
X Pull side reflectors ;upwards to form a
triangle and lock them at the top using
upper press-stud :. First-aid kit
Saloon: depending on the vehicle's equip-
ment, the first-aid kit is located either in an
open stowage space or behind the left-hand
side trim panel.
X Saloon: open the boot lid. 334
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

Example: first-aid kit behind the side trim panel
X To open the cover: turn rotary knob:in
the direction of the arrow and fold down
cover ;.
X Remove the first-aid kit. Example: first-aid kit in an open stowage space
X Remove first-aid kit :.
X Estate: open the tailgate. X
Pull handle :.
X Fold down cover ;. X
Remove first-aid kit =.
i Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit
at leas tonce a year .Replace the contents
if necessary, and replace missing contents. Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is located underneath
the front of the driver's seat. X
Pull tab :upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher ;.
i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after
each use and checked every one or two
years. It may otherwise fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirement sinall coun-
tries concerned. Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow-
age well under the boot floor/luggage com-
partment floor. Where will I find...?
335Breakdown assistance

Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradients
(example: Saloon)
X
On downhill gradients: place chocks or
othe rsuitable items in fron tofthe wheels
of the front and rear axle.
Raising the vehicle G
WARNING
The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle
briefly for wheel changes.
The vehicle must be placed on stands if you
intend to work under it.
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
non-slip, level surface. Do not use wooden
blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay.
The vehicle could otherwise slip off the jack
and seriously injure you.
Do not start the engine at any time while the
wheel is being changed.
Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being
supported by the jack. If you do not raise the
vehicle as described, it could slip off the jack
(e.g. if the engine is started or a door or the
boot lid/tailgate is opened or closed) and
seriously injure you. G
WARNING
If you fail to position the jack correctly, the
vehicle may:
R slip off the jack
R injure you or others
R be damaged.
Therefore, make sure that the jack is posi-
tioned correctly in the respective jacking points. Before positioning the jack, remove
any dirt that may have collected in the jacking
points. Please note that you must position the
jack in the opening of the jacking point.
X
Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts com-
pletely.
The jacking points are located just behind the
front wheel arches and just in front of the rear
wheel arches (arrows). Jacking points (example: Saloon)
X
Position jack =at jacking point ;. Flat tyre
343Breakdown assistance Z

X
Remove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.
X Take lines ;from the guides.
X To open: open clamps :.
X Remove the fuse box cover forwards.
! Make sure that no moisture can ente rthe
fuse box when the cover is open.
X To close: check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in the cover.
X Insert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
X Fold down the cover and close clamps :.
X Secure lines ;in the guides.
! The cover must be fitted properly, other-
wise moisture or dirt could impair the func-
tion of the fuses.
X Close the bonnet (Y page 323).Fuse box in the boot (Saloon)
X Open the boot lid (Y page 92). X
To open: turn rotary catch :clockwise.
X Open cover ;downwards in the direction
of the arrow. Fuse box in the luggage compartment
(Estate)
X Open the tailgate (Y page 92). X
To open: pull handle :.
X Open cover ;downwards. 356
Electrical fusesBreakdown assistance

Useful information
............................376
Notes on the technical data .............376
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........376
Vehicle electronics ...........................377
Vehicle identification plates ............379
Service products and capacities .....379
Vehicle data ...................................... 384
Boot lid and tailgate opening
dimensions ........................................ 386
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 387
24-GHz radar sensor system (coun-
tryo verview) ..................................... 389 375Technical data

C 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Unladen weight,
Saloon
1675 kg
Unladen weight,
Estate
1735 kg
C 300 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Unladen weight,
Saloon
1735 kg
Unladen weight,
Estate
1795 kg
C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Unladen weight,
Saloon
1700 kg
Unladen weight,
Estate
1750 kg
Models with ECO start/stop function
Unladen weight,
Saloon
1705 kg
Unladen weight,
Estate
1760 kg
C 63 AMG
Vehicle length
(ECE), Saloon
4702 mm
Vehicle height,
Saloon
1433 mm
Unladen weight,
Saloon
1730 kg
Vehicle length
(ECE), Estate
4696 mm
Vehicle height,
Estate
1448 mm C 63 AMG
Unladen weight,
Estate
1795 kg
Wheelbase
2765 mm
Missing values were no
tavailableatt ime of
going to print. C 250
41
C 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 41
C 300 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY 41 Boot lid and tailgate opening dimen-
sions
:
Opening height
; Maximum headroom : ;
Saloon
1757 –
1761 mm —
Estate
1990 –
1994 mm 1877 –
1881 mm 41
Only for certain countries. 386
Boot lid and tailgate opening dimensionsTechnical data