Mercedes-Benz 2004 C 320 Sport User Manual

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Contents

Operation ......................................... 237
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)......... 238
Driving instructions............................ 239

Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 239
Drinking and driving ..................... 239
Pedals .......................................... 239
Power assistance ......................... 239
Brakes .......................................... 240
Driving off..................................... 241
Parking ......................................... 241
Tires ............................................. 242
Hydroplaning ................................ 242
Tire traction.................................. 243
Tire speed rating .......................... 243
Winter driving instructions ........... 244
Standing water ............................. 245
Passenger compartment .............. 246
Driving abroad .............................. 246
Control and operation of radio
transmitters.................................. 246
Catalytic converter ....................... 247
Emission control........................... 247
Coolant temperature .................... 248

At the gas station .............................. 249

Refueling ...................................... 249
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 251

Engine compartment ......................... 252

Hood ............................................ 252
Engine oil ..................................... 253
Transmission fluid level ................ 256
Coolant level ................................ 257
Battery ......................................... 258
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 259

Tires and wheels................................ 260

Important guidelines .................... 260
Life of tire..................................... 261
Direction of rotation..................... 261
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 261
Rotating wheels ........................... 262

Winter driving .................................... 263

Winter tires .................................. 263
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 264
Snow chains................................. 264

Maintenance...................................... 265

Clearing the service indicator ...... 265
Service term exceeded ................ 265
Calling up the service indicator.... 266
Resetting the service indicator .... 266

Vehicle care....................................... 267

Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 267

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