oil change MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2002 W203 Owner's Manual

269 Driving instructions
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Have your vehicle winterized at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center before the onset of winter.
•Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil
which is not approved for winter operation. For
viscosity (SAE / CCMC class) and filling quantity,
seepage383.
•Check engine coolant anticorrosion / antifreeze
concentration.
•Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system: Add MB Concentrate “S” to a
premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze
which is formulated for below freezing
temperatures, see page 323.
•Test battery: Battery capacity drops with decreasing
ambient temperature. A well charged battery helps
to ensure that the engine can be started, even at low
ambient temperatures.
•Tires: We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires on
all four wheels for the winter season. Observe
permissible maximum speed for M+S rated
radial-ply tires and the legal speed limit.Note:
In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the
antilock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability
program (ESP) can only be achieved with M+S rated
radial-ply tires and / or snow chains recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Snow chains maximize performance.
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383 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in
our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on
recommended brands is available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for
scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.Air conditioner refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil
is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil,
otherwise damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake
fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard
operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing
the system’s efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two
years, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will provide you with additional information.
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389 Index
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Index
AAdding engine oil .......................................................... 321
Airbags .............................................................................. 73
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
Malfunction and warning message ........................ 297
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 276
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 46
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 213
Audio system
Button and soft key operation ..................................176
Cassette mode ........................................................... 182
CD changer ................................................................ 187
CD mode ..................................................................... 186
Operating and display elements ............................. 174
Operating safety ........................................................ 173
Operation ....................................................................176
Operation Audio and telephone .............................. 173
Radio mode ................................................................ 179
Telephone operation ................................................. 190Audio systems ................................................................. 108
Cassette player .......................................................... 110
CD Player .................................................................... 109
Radio ........................................................................... 108
Automatic central locking .............................................. 40
Automatic climate control ............................................ 160
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 168
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment ............................. 172
Air recirculation ........................................................ 167
Air volume, manual .................................................. 165
Basic setting ............................................................... 164
Defrosting ................................................................... 166
Display and controls ................................................. 162
Dust filter ................................................................... 164
Economy mode .......................................................... 169
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ....................... 171
Residual engine heat utilization ............................. 169
Special settings ......................................................... 165
Windows fogged up on the outside ........................ 166
Automatic transmission ................................................251
Fluid level .................................................................. 322
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................ 350
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