tow MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON 2011 Owners Manual

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

R
when towing a trailer
R in mountainous terrain
i Only for certain countries: you can find
the curren tconsumption and emission val-
ues of your vehicle in the COC documents
(EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These
documents are delivered with your vehicle.
The consumption figures were in each case
based on the currently applicable version:
R for vehicles up to and including the EURO
4s tandard, in accordance with EU Direc-
tive 80/1268/ECC
R for vehicles above the EURO 5standard,
in accordance with Regulatio n(EC) No.
715/2007
Deviations fro mthese values may occur
under normal operating conditions.
! Do not use any fuel additives, as they can
cause malfunctions and engine damage. H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related
to fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly. Engine oil
Please bear the following in mind The quality of engine oils is decisive for the
function and service life of an engine. After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Ben zapproves engine oils that correspond to the current
technical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines.
Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-
Ben
zrecommends that you have the oil
change carried out at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Mercedes-Benza pproval is
indicated on the oil container by the inscrip-
tion "MB Approval" and the corresponding
designation, e.g. MB Approval 229.51.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Petrol engines MB Approval
C 180
KOMPRESSOR
36, 37 229.3, 229.31,
229.5, 229.51
C 180
36
C 200 36
C 250 36 229.3, 229.5,
229.51
C 350 4MATIC
36
C 350 36 229.3, 229.5
C 63 AMG
38 229.5
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
Petrol engines MB Approval
C 250
37
C 300 4MATIC 36, 37
C 300 36, 37 36
BlueEFFICIENCY.
37 Only for certain countries.
38 Restriction: only SAE 0W-4 0/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used. Service products and capacities
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i
The values specified may differ from the
actual values, depending on the tyres, load,
optional equipment and the state of the
suspension. Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
G
WARNING
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage point sonthe chas-
sis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch (exam-
ple)
:
Anchorage points
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including protective cov-
ering is 1154 mm (Saloon without the AMG
sports package) or 1182 mm (Estate and
Saloon with the AMG sports package). Trailer tow hitch
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Trailer loads
All models
42 Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
750 kg
43, 44 Permissible trailer load,
braked
45 1800 kg
46 Maximum drawbar
noseweight
47 75 kg
42
The C 63 AMG cannot be used to tow a trailer.
43 C180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon with manual transmission and C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon
with manual transmission: 740 kg.
44 C180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon with automatic transmission and C180 BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon
with automatic transmission: 745 kg.
45 At a minimu mgradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
46 C180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon and Estate with manual transmission: 1700 kg.
47 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the traile rload. 388
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

Permissible rear axle load when towing
atrailer
Missing values were not availabl eattime of going to print. Saloon Estate
Manual trans-
mission Automatic
transmission Manual trans-
mission Automatic
transmission C 180
KOMPRESSOR
48 1180 kg 1185 kg 1245 kg 1250 kg
C 180
48 1180 kg 1185 kg 1245 kg 1250 kg
C 200
48 1190 kg 1190 kg 1255 kg 1255 kg
C 250
C 250
48 – 1195 kg – 1265 kg
C 300
48 C 300 4MATIC
48 C 350
48 – 1220 kg – 1285 kg
C 350 4MATIC
48 – 1215 kg – –
C 180 CDI
48 1205 kg 1200 kg 1260 kg 1260 kg
C 200 CDI
48 1205 kg 1200 kg 1260 kg 1260 kg
C 220 CDI
48 1200 kg 1205 kg 1270 kg 1275 kg
C 250 CDI
48 1210 kg 1210 kg 1280 kg 1280 kg
C 250 CDI 4MATIC
48 – 1205 kg – 1275 kg
C 300 CDI 4MATIC
48 – 1235 kg – 1310 kg
C 350 CDI
48 –
1250 kg
49 – 1325 kg
24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview)
The 24 GHz radar sensor system requires separate approval for each country. When you are
driving in a country in which the radar sensor system is not approved, you must deactivate
the system using the on-board computer (Y page 242). The current country overview can be
obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Vehicles with anavigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically
near radio telescope facilities.
48 BlueEFFICIENCY
49 For C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with ECO start/stop function: 1245 kg. 24-GHz radar sensor system (country overview)
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