MERCEDES-BENZ C320S 2004 W203 Owner's Manual

331 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
1Cover on right side of front bumper.2Cover on right side of rear bumper.Removing cover

Press mark on cover in direction of
arrow.

L i f t c o v e r o f f t o r e v e a l t h r e a d e d h o l e f o r
towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the compartment under-
neath the trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
Reinstalling cover

Fit cover and snap into place.

332 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartment
1CoverOpening

Pull cover1 open with a screw driver
or similar tool.

Remove cover rearward.
Closing

Attach cover1 in the front.

Fold cover in until it engages.
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment. The amper-
ages of the fuses are also given there.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage
rating.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

333 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine
compartment on the left hand side.
1Screw
2Cover
3RetainerRemoving/installing cover

Twist screws1
90° counterclockwise.

Pull up cover2.

Slide out retainer3 and remove cover
by pulling towards front.

Install cover2 in reverse order.Opening fuse box
4Fuse box cover
5Clamps

Release clamps5.

Remove cover4.
Closing fuse box

Ensure that the sealing rubber is
properly positioned.

Press cover4 down and secure with
clamps5.

334 Practical hintsFusesAuxiliary fuse box in trunk
The auxiliary fuse box is located in the
trunk.
1Trim panel
2Cover of auxiliary fuse box
3Special fuse extractorOpening

Pull away trim panel1.

Remove cover2.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the spare wheel well.

335 Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and Tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Consumer information

336 Technical dataSpare parts service
The “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts
for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject
to stringent quality inspections. Each part
has been specifically developed, manufac-
tured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the
vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s
durability or safety.

337 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the “warranties” printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts
and Accessories warranties, copies of
which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. It will be mailed to you.

338 Technical dataIdentification labels
Identification labels1Certification label2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)3Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission
control system
4Engine number (engraved on engine)
5VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
6Emission control label
When ordering spare parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine numbers.

339 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
C230KompressorSport
1Power steering pump
2Idler pulley
3Supercharger
4Automatic belt tensioner
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)
C 240/C 320 (all models)
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
C32AMG
1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Supercharger
4Automatic belt tensioner
5Power steering pump
6Air conditioning compressor
7Crankshaft
8Coolant pump
9Generator (alternator)

340 Technical dataEngine
EngineModel
C 230 Kompressor Sport (203.040)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
C 240 (203.061)
1
C 240 4MATIC (203.081)
1
Engine
271
112
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
4
6
Bore
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke
3.35 in (85.00 mm)
2.68 in (68.20 mm)
Total piston displacement
109.6 cu in (1 796 cm
3)
158.5 cu in (2 597 cm
3)
Compression ratio
8.5:1
10.5:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
189 hp/5 800 rpm
(141 kW/5 800 rpm)
168 hp/5 500 rpm
(125 kW/5 500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
192 lb-ft/3 500 - 4 000 rpm
(260 Nm/3 500 - 4 000 rpm)
177 lb-ft/4 500 rpm
(240 Nm/4 500 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6200 rpm
Firing order
1-3-4-2
1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt
2420 mm
2380 mm