Segment:
Compact Executive Sedan/Coupe/Wagon
Premium Features:
Focus on luxury, advanced technology, and driving dynamics
Key Competitors:
BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Lexus IS, Infiniti G35
W204 Platform:
Introduced a more aggressive styling and improved handling over the W203 generation
Infotainment Advancement:
COMAND APS was a high-end offering for the time, providing integrated navigation and multimedia
System Focus:
COMAND APS (Cockpit Management and Navigation Entertainment) System
Estimated Pages:
150-250 (typical for this type of system manual)
Type:
Operator's Manual / Owner's Manual (System Specific)
Language:
English (assumed based on product description, could vary)
Primary System:
COMAND APS Infotainment System
Audio Functions:
Radio (AM/FM, RDS), CD Player, MP3 Playback, Aux Input
Navigation Functions:
Navigation System Operation, Map Updates, Route Planning, Points of Interest (POI)
Communication Functions:
Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling, Phonebook Management
Climate Control Integration:
Display and basic control of HVAC system via COMAND interface
Vehicle Settings Integration:
Access to certain vehicle settings and information display
Basic Operation:
System startup, shutdown, menu navigation, button/control usage
Setting Personalization:
Customizing audio settings, display preferences, navigation options
Audio Source Selection:
Switching between radio, CD, external devices
Navigation Usage:
Entering destinations, managing routes, understanding navigation prompts
Bluetooth Pairing:
Connecting and managing mobile phones via Bluetooth
Troubleshooting Basic:
Common error messages, system resets, restarting the system
Depth:
Operator-level, focused on user interaction and system features
Diagnostics:
Limited to user-facing error codes and basic restart procedures, not deep electronic diagnostics
Repair Procedures:
None (this is an operator's manual, not a workshop manual)
Engine Code Common:
M271 (2.0L Supercharged Inline-4) or M272 (3.5L V6)
Engine Displacement Common:
2.0L (approx.), 3.5L
Horsepower Range:
180 - 270 hp (depending on engine variant)
Torque Range:
200 - 350 lb-ft (depending on engine variant)
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Type Recommended:
Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91+ Octane)
Type:
7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC)
Type:
6-speed manual (less common in US market for this year)
Modes:
Comfort (C) and Sport (S) modes
Fluid Type:
MB Approved ATF (e.g., Shell ATF 134, Mobil ATF 134)
NHTSA Front Impact:
5-Star (for driver and front passenger)
IIHS Top Safety Pick:
Yes (for models equipped with optional side airbags)
ABS:
Anti-lock Braking System
Esp:
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control:
Traction Control System (ASR)
Airbags:
Front, Side, Curtain Airbags (standard or optional)
Seatbelts:
Pretensioning front seatbelts with load limiters
System Name:
COMAND APS (Cockpit Management and Navigation Entertainment)
Display Type:
Color LCD screen (typically 5-inch or 7-inch)
Control Interface:
Central rotary dial with integrated buttons, steering wheel controls
Storage Media:
CD/DVD drive, SD card slot (for navigation maps and media)
Optional Features:
Advanced Parking Assist (Parktronic), Lane Keeping Assist, Distronic (Adaptive Cruise Control) (availability dependent on trim/options)
Bluetooth:
Integrated Bluetooth hands-free telephony
Auxiliary Input:
Yes (typically an AUX jack for external audio devices)
Oil Change Interval:
Flexible Service System (FSS) indicating based on driving conditions, typically around 10,000 miles or 1 year
Major Service A Interval:
Around 10,000 miles (e.g., oil, filter, checks)
Major Service B Interval:
Around 20,000 miles (e.g., includes items from Service A plus cabin filter, brake fluid check)
Engine Oil Type:
MB Approved 229.5 or 229.51 (e.g., Mobil 1 0W-40, Castrol EDGE 5W-40)
Coolant Type:
MB Approved 325.0 (Glysantin G48, typically blue/green)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 4 Plus (MB Approved 331.0)
Engine M271 Common:
Timing chain tensioner wear, intake manifold flap issues (older revisions)
Transmission Common:
Valve body issues (rare), potential leaks from transmission cooler lines
Electronics Common:
COMAND unit glitches, SAM module issues (though less common for the COMAND system itself)
Legacy:
Mercedes-Benz is known for luxury, engineering, and safety innovations dating back over a century.
W204 Generation:
The W204 generation (2007-2014) marked a significant redesign for the C-Class, with a bolder aesthetic and more advanced technology.
Manufacturing Locations:
Germany, South Africa, China (depending on market)
