alternator belt MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC 2010 W204 Owner's Manual

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions?Coolant
Low Stop
Vehicle!
Turn
Engine OffThe poly-V-belt could be broken.XStop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.XTurn off the engine immediately.XCheck the poly-V-belt.XIf it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.XIf it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this
message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.XObserve the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument
cluster.XDrive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.?The radiator cooling fan is malfunctioning.XObserve the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument
cluster.
If the coolant temperature is below 248‡ (120†), you may
continue driving to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.XAvoid placing heavy loads on the engine (e.g. by driving
uphill) as well as stop-and-go traffic.XHave the fan replaced as soon as possible.#The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
R alternator malfunctioning
R broken poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronic systemXStop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so and check the poly-V-belt.XIf it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.XIf it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent
with reduced braking responsiveness.290Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Vehicle specification C 250 (204.052)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 250 is available in Canada only.Engine C 250Engine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke2.69 in (68.40 mm)Total piston
displacement152.3 cu in
(2 496 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.4:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 21201 hp/6
100 rpm
(150 kW/6 100 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349181 lb-ft/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm
(245 Nm/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 250Alternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhElectrical system C 250Spark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 250Overall vehicle
length182.3 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2279.5 in (2
020 mm)Overall vehicle
height56.9 in (1 444 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.7 in (1 541 mm)Track, rear60.8 in (1 544 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 250Roof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 250 Sport
(204.052)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 250 Sport is available in Canada
only.
21 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
22 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.334Vehicle specification C 250 Sport (204.052)Technical data
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Engine C 250 SportEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke2.69 in (68.40 mm)Total piston
displacement152.3 cu in
(2 496 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.4:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 23201 hp/6
100 rpm
(150 kW/6 100 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349181 lb-ft/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm
(245 Nm/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 250 SportAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 250 SportOverall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2479.5 in (2
020 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm)Track, rear59.6 in (1 514 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 250 SportRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC
(204.085)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 250 4MATIC is available in Canada
only.
Engine C 250 4MATICEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke2.69 in (68.40 mm)23 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
24 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC (204.085)335Technical data204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 335Z

Engine C 250 4MATICTotal piston
displacement152.3 cu in
(2 496 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.4:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 25201 hp/6
100 rpm
(150 kW/6 100 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349181 lb-ft/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm
(245 Nm/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 250 4MATICAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 250 4MATICOverall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2679.5 in (2
020 mm)Overall vehicle
height56.9 in (1 445 mm)Main dimensions C 250 4MATICWheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.7 in (1 541 mm)Track, rear60.8 in (1 544 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 250 4MATICRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC
Sport (204.085)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 250 4MATIC Sport is available in
Canada only.
Engine C 250 4MATIC SportEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke2.69 in (68.40 mm)Total piston
displacement152.3 cu in
(2 496 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.4:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 27201 hp/6
100 rpm
(150 kW/6 100 rpm)25
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
26 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
27 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.336Vehicle specification C 250 4MATIC Sport (204.085)Technical data
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Engine C 250 4MATIC SportMaximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349181 lb-ft/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm
(245 Nm/
2 900 - 5 500 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 250 4MATIC SportAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 250 4MATIC SportOverall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2879.5 in (2
020 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm)Track, rear59.6 in (1 514 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 250 4MATIC SportRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 300 (204.054)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine C 300Engine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke3.23 in (82.10 mm)Total piston
displacement182.8 cu in
(2 996 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.3:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 29228 hp/6
000 rpm
(170 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349221 lb-ft/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm
(300 Nm/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mm28
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
29 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Vehicle specification C 300 (204.054)337Technical data204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 337Z

Electrical system C 300Alternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 300Overall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 3079.2 in (2
012 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm) 3156.9 in (1
444 mm) 32Wheelbase108.7 in (2
760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm) 3160.7 in (1
541 mm) 32Track, rear59.6 in (1
514 mm) 3160.8 in (1
544 mm) 32Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 300Roof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Vehicle specification C 300 Sport
(204.054)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 300 Sport is available in the USA
only.Engine C 300 SportEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke3.23 in (82.10 mm)Total piston
displacement182.8 cu in
(2 996 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.3:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 33228 hp/6
000 rpm
(170 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349221 lb-ft/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm
(300 Nm/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mm30
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
31 Canada only.
32 USA only.
33 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.338Vehicle specification C 300 Sport (204.054)Technical data
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Electrical system C 300 SportAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 300 SportOverall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 3479.2 in (2
012 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm)Track, rear60.5 in (1 536 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 300 SportRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 300 4MATIC
(204.081)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine C 300 4MATICEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke3.23 in (82.10 mm)Total piston
displacement182.8 cu in
(2 996 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.3:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 35228 hp/6
000 rpm
(170 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349221 lb-ft/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm
(300 Nm/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 300 4MATICAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)34 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
35 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Vehicle specification C 300 4MATIC (204.081)339Technical data204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 339Z

Main dimensions C 300 4MATICOverall vehicle
length182.3 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 3679.2 in (2
012 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm) 3756.9 in (1
445 mm) 38Wheelbase108.7 in (2
760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm) 3760.7 in (1
541 mm) 38Track, rear60.5 in (1
536 mm) 3760.8 in (1
544 mm) 38Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 300 4MATICRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 300 4MATIC
Sport (204.081)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 300 4MATIC Sport is available in
the USA only.
Engine C 300 4MATIC SportEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionEngine C 300 4MATIC SportNo. of cylinders6Bore3.46 in (88.00 mm)Stroke3.23 in (82.10 mm)Total piston
displacement182.8 cu in
(2 996 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.3:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 39228 hp/6
000 rpm
(170 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349221 lb-ft/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm
(300 Nm/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 300 4MATIC SportAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)36 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
37 Canada only.
38 USA only.
39 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.340Vehicle specification C 300 4MATIC Sport (204.081)Technical data
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Main dimensions C 300 4MATIC SportOverall vehicle
length182.3 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 4079.2 in (2
012 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm)Track, rear60.5 in (1 536 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 300 4MATIC SportRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 350 (204.056)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 350 is available in Canada only.
Engine C 350Engine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.66 in (92.90 mm)Stroke3.39 in (86.00 mm)Total piston
displacement213.5 cu in
(3 498 cm 3
)Engine C 350Compression
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 41268 hp/6
000 rpm
(200 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349258 lb-ft/
2 400 - 5 000 rpm
(350 Nm/
2 400 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 350Alternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 350Overall vehicle
length182.3 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 4279.2 in (2
012 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)40
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
41 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
42 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.Vehicle specification C 350 (204.056)341Technical data204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 341Z

Main dimensions C 350Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm)Track, rear60.5 in (1 536 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)Weights C 350Roof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification C 350 Sport
(204.056)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
i The C 350 Sport is available in the USA
only.
Engine C 350 SportEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.66 in (92.90 mm)Stroke3.39 in (86.00 mm)Total piston
displacement213.5 cu in
(3 498 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 43268 hp/6
000 rpm
(200 kW/6 000 rpm)Engine C 350 SportMaximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349258 lb-ft/
2 400 - 5 000 rpm
(350 Nm/
2 400 - 5 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-4-3-6-2-5Poly-V-belt2 401 mmElectrical system C 350 SportAlternator14 V/150 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/74 AhSpark plugs, typeBosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions C 350 SportOverall vehicle
length182.8 in (4 630 mm)Overall vehicle
width 4479.2 in (2
012 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 449 mm)Wheelbase108.7 in (2 760 mm)Track, front60.4 in (1 533 mm)Track, rear60.5 in (1 536 mm)Turning circle35.4 ft (10.8 m)43
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
44 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.342Vehicle specification C 350 Sport (204.056)Technical data
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