Merc Training Manual
Merc Training Manual
Information Module
      r              As at 02/07
This document is intended solely for use in training and is not subject to regular updating.
Title Page
Engine................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
FG00.10 Engine <> Model Series Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
FG07.00 Engine <> M271 Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
FG07.00 Engine <> M272 Features .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
FG07.00 Engine <> OM646 EVO Features .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
FG07.00 Engine <> OM642 Features.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
FG47.00 Engine <> General Information on the Fuel System ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
FG47.00 Engine <> Fuel Pump Actuation ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
FG47.20 Engine <> Fuel Feed Module ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
FG00.20 Engine <> General Information on the Maintenance System.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Body and Safety................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
FG60.00 Body and Safety <> Bodyshell Structure ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
FG98.00 Body and Safety <> Corrosion Prevention Concept............................................................................................................................................................ 15
FG72.00 Body and Safety <> Door Concept ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
FG91.00 Body and Safety <> ARAMIS Restraint Systems................................................................................................................................................................. 18
FG91.00 Body and Safety <> Front Emergency Tensioning Retractors ............................................................................................................................................. 21
FG91.00 Body and Safety <> PRE-SAFE/Reversible Emergency Tensioning Retractors ................................................................................................................... 22
FG91.00 Body and Safety <> Restraint Systems / Crash-Active Emergency Lighting ...................................................................................................................... 23
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FG77.00 Body and Safety <> Roof Systems ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Body and Safety <> Emergency Operations ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Body and Safety <> Accessories: Duo Plus Child Seat...................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Electrical System .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
FG00.19 Electrical System <> Networking ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
FG54.21 Electrical System <> Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module (SAM) ............................................................................................................................... 39
FG54.15 Electrical System <> Fuses ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
FG54.10 Electrical System <> On-Board Electrical System Management ......................................................................................................................................... 44
FG82.10 Electrical System <> Illumination ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
FG82.35 Electrical System <> Windshield Wiper System.................................................................................................................................................................. 48
FG83.00 Electrical System <> Climate Control................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Chassis ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
FG31.00 Chassis <> Trailer Hitch (SA Code 550) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 53
FG32.00 Chassis <> Chassis Versions.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
FG33.00 Chassis <> Front Axle ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
FG35.00 Chassis <> Rear Axle.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
FG42.00 Chassis <> Brake System................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
FG46.00 Chassis <> Steering ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Telematics ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
FG82.55 Telematics <> Audio/Navigation Systems ......................................................................................................................................................................... 63
FG82.85 Telematics <> Overview of the New COMAND Functions................................................................................................................................................... 66
FG82.70 Telematics <> Telephone ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
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FG82.70 Telematics <> Function Overview of Basic/Comfort Telephony......................................................................................................................................... 69
FG82.70 Telematics <> Voice Control System (VCS)........................................................................................................................................................................ 70
FG82.62 Telematics <> Antennas ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
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Engine                                                                                                   21.02.2007
Learning objectives
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        Engine                                                                                                            1
FG00.10 Engine <> Model Series Overview                                                                  21.02.2007
C 200 M271(KE18ML)
C 230 M272(KE25)
C 280 M272(KE30)
C 350 M272(KE35)
C 180 M271(KE18ML)
GT00_00_0529_C81
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Technical features:
•   4-cylinder in-line engine
•   Aluminum crankcase with cast iron cylinder barrels
•   4-valve technology with 2 camshafts
•   Lanchester balancer (to compensate for free inertial forces)
•   Continuously variable camshaft adjustment of the intake/exhaust
    camshafts
•   Internal exhaust gas recirculation (via the camshaft adjustment)
•   2 crankcase ventilation systems (partial & full load)
•   Engine control unit mounted on the engine
•   Engine control unit with CAN gateway function
•   SIM 4 LKE gasoline injection and ignition system (Siemens)
•   Fuel system with fuel pump control unit (N118)
•   Compressor charging via an EATON charger
•   Charge air cooling
•   Dedicated ignition coils
•   Catalytic converters mounted close to the engine
•   Linear lambda control (wide-band sensor)
•   Exhaust certification in accordance with EURO 4                                                                                                    P01-00-2294-01
•   Vacuum pump
                                                                                    Sales         Displacement   Rated output          Rated torque
                                                                                    designation   in cm³         kW (HP)               Nm (Ib-ft)
                                                                                    C180          1796           115                   230 Nm
                                                                                    (204.040)                    kW (156 HP)           (169 Ib-ft)
                                                                                    C200          1796           135                   250 Nm
                                                                                    (204.041)                    kW (183 HP)           (184 Ib-ft)
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Technical features:
•   V6 engines with 60° cylinder angle
•   Aluminum crankcase with silicon-coated barrels (SILITEC)
•   4-valve technology with two camshafts per cylinder bank
•   Balance shaft (to compensate for free inertial forces)
•   Weight-reduced pistons and rods
•   Infinite camshaft adjustment of the intake/exhaust camshafts of up to
    40° CA
•   Internal exhaust gas recirculation (via the camshaft adjustment)
•   2 crankcase ventilation systems (partial & full load)
•   Engine control unit mounted on the engine
•   Engine control unit with CAN gateway function
•   ME9.7 gasoline injection and ignition system (Bosch)
•   Fuel system with fuel pump control unit (N118)
•   Variable intake manifold with variable length intake manifold switchover
    flaps and swirl flaps
•   HFM 6 hot film mass air flow sensor (frequency output)
•   Dedicated ignition coils
•   Catalytic converters mounted close to the engine                                                                                          P01-00-2479-50
•   Linear lambda control (wide-band sensor)                                        Sales           Displacement   Rated output           Rated torque Nm
•   Engine thermal management with electrical three-disk thermostat                 designation     in cm³         kW (HP)                (Ib-ft)
•   Exhaust certification in accordance with EURO 4                                 C230            2496           150                    245 Nm
                                                                                    (204.052)                      kW (203 HP)            (180 Ib-ft)
                                                                                    C280/C300       2996           170                    300 Nm
                                                                                    USA (204.054)                  kW (231 HP)            (221 Ib-ft)
                                                                                    C350            3488           200                    350 Nm
                                                                                    (204.056)                      kW (271 HP)            (258 Ib-ft)
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Technical features:
•   4-cylinder in-line engine
•   Cast iron crankcase
•   4-valve technology with two camshafts
•   Lanchester balancer (to compensate for free inertial forces)
•   Crankcase ventilation system with electrical heating element
•   Engine control unit with CAN gateway function
•   CDI-D common rail diesel injection (Delphi)
•   Max. injection pressure 1600 bar
•   Magnet fuel injectors
•   Maximum peak pressure in the combustion chamber up to 165 bar
•   VTG turbocharger with electrical actuator motor (variable turbine
    geometry) stage 3
•   Charge air cooling
•   Intake air throttling via the throttle valve actuator (only diesel particulate
    filter)
•   Intake port shutoff (EKAS) with electrical actuator motor                                                                                P01-10-2775-50
•   Exhaust gas recirculation with electrical actuator motor                         Sales         Displacement   Rated output           Rated torque Nm
•   Diesel particulate filter                                                        designation   in cm³         kW (HP)                (Ib-ft)
•   Instant Start System
•   Glow plugs with ceramic glow pins                                                C200 CDI      2148           100                    300 Nm
                                                                                     (204.007)                    kW (135 HP)            (221 Ib-ft)
•   Knock sensor
•   Oil level switch and oil temperature sensor                                      C220 CDI      2148           125                    400 Nm
•   Certification in accordance with EURO 4                                          (204.008)                    kW (169 HP)            (295 Ib-ft)
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Technical features:
•   V6 engine with 72° cylinder angle
•   Aluminum crankcase with cast iron cylinder barrels
•   4-valve technology with two camshafts per cylinder bank
•   Balance shaft (to compensate for free inertial forces)
•   Crankcase ventilation with centrifugal oil separator
•   Engine control unit with CAN gateway function
•   CDI 6 common rail direct injection (Bosch)
•   Max. injection pressure 1600 bar
•   Piezo fuel injectors
•   Maximum peak pressure in the combustion chamber up to 175 bar
•   VTG turbocharger with electrical actuator motor (variable turbine
    geometry) stage 2
•   Charge air cooling
•   Intake air throttling via the throttle valve actuator (exhaust gas
    recirculation & diesel particulate filter regeneration)
•   Intake port shutoff (EKAS) with electrical actuator motor
•   Exhaust gas recirculation with electrical actuator motor
•   Diesel particulate filter
•   Instant Start System
                                                                                                                                                          P01-10-2564-50
•   Oil level switch and oil temperature sensor
•   Certification in accordance with EURO 4                                         Sales         Displacement   Rated output           Rated torque Nm
                                                                                    designation   in cm³         kW (HP)                (Ib-ft)
                                                                                    C320 CDI      2987           165                    510 Nm
                                                                                    (204.022)                    kW (224 HP)            (376 Ib-ft)
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P47.00-2147-50
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The fuel pump control unit has diagnostic capability and can be
read out using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
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New lock rings have been introduced to attach the fuel feed modules in the
fuel tank in model series 204.
After a fuel feed module has been detached, the gasket between the fuel
feed module and the fuel tank must always be replaced for safety reasons.
When attaching the lock rings, they must be turned clockwise with force
using the special tool (claw wrench).
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The lock ring is locked when the catch tabs latch between the recesses on           1   Fuel feed module
the locking claws.
                                                                                                                               GT47_20-0029-C11
A lock ring that is not latched in correctly may become loose, which may
result in leaks in the fuel tank!
W001-589-00-07-00
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Go to the following Internet address to find out more on the Service Packet
Pricing System (SPPS):
https//aftersales-net.daimlerchrysler.com/portal
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K13 25,000 km
K14 20,000 km
K15 15,000 km
K16 12,000 km
K17 10,000 km
K18 8,000 km
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Learning objectives
•   You will know the vehicle shell structure and the
    materials used for it.
•   You can list differences with respect to the W203
    vehicle shell and will know the special features.
•   You can identify the corrosion prevention system
    and deduce advantages.
•   You can describe the detailed structure of the door
    concept.
•   You will know the structure, the function and the
    special features of ARAMIS/NECK-PRO and PRE-
    SAFE.
•   You can perform all emergency operations for
    doors, sliding roof, tank cap and park pawl.
•   You can find and use Isofix mountings.
•   You can define different roof systems and name
    new features.
P91.00-2200-50
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                                 Aluminum
                                 Plastic
P60.00-2770-00
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"Y" markings are included on the C-pillar paneling and on the outer side of the
longitudinal member (below the paneling), which mark the recommended
separation points. Joining up the "Y" markings produces an outline for the cut       Note
and join.
                                                                                     Permissible repair methods are described in the Workshop Information
Bonding of the rear fender to the wheel well with soft adhesive is a new             System (WIS).
feature. An appropriate repair method is described for this in WIS.                  In general, all areas that are bonded as standard must also be bonded during
                                                                                     repairs.
In the case of a repair, the roof paneling is riveted on the left and right in the
roof duct instead of being spot welded as in series production.
Note
For reasons of crash safety and durability, the use of two-component repair
structural adhesive is absolutely essential.
As a general rule, ultra high-strength hot-formed steel must never be MAG-
welded.
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P61.00-2053-50
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Body                                                                                Notes
•   Fully galvanized body (even as of model refinement package 203)
•   New door frame system with dry area and continuous peripheral seal
•   Door bottom edges folded-over with seam seal and wax in the cavities
•   Handle strip on trunk lid with centering and chafe protection
•   Door handle recess on trunk lid with chafe protection
•   Sliding roof frame made of aluminum with plastic water drains
•   Continuous peripheral seam seal at all critical points
Major assemblies
•   Brake calipers with zinc/nickel coating
•   New painting system for the rear axle with subsequent preservation
    aftertreatment
•   Diagonal struts hot-dip galvanized
•   Front axle frame-type integral support hot-dip galvanized after assembly
•   Aluminum struts at underfloor
•   Rear axle wheel carrier from aluminum
•   Front axle springs with limit stops lined with rubber
•   Rear axle springs with zinc shims
•   Transmission oil lines with zinc/nickel coating
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                                                         Simple
                                                         bolt
Excenter bolt
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Location of airbags
                                                                                    2-stage driver airbag       Driver kneebag (ECE + Japan)
                               Windowbag with
                               centrally located gas
                               generator
                                                                                                                              2-stage front
                                                                                                                              passenger airbag
                                                                                                                   Front sidebag
                                                                                                                   integrated into seat
                                                                                                   Rear sidebag
                                                                                                   integrated into seat
                                                                                                   (SE)
ARAMIS = Triggering device for restraint
         equipment actuator system
         with integrated sensor bus
                                                                                                                                           P91.00-2200-50
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Working on or with the control unit is only permitted while the battery is
disconnected and after a waiting time of at least t = 3 s.
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Up-Front-Sensor
Up-Front-Sensor
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GT91_00_0038_C72 GT91_00_0039_C72
The emergency tensioning retractor in the W204 is a new design of toothed            An integrated, mechanically operating belt force limiter is responsible for
rack retractor tensioner. The functioning principle is based on the fact that an     generating belt forces which are initially slightly elevated but which then
integrated toothed rack, which is fired pyrotechnically, unwinds via a               diminish as soon as the airbag has been fully inflated.
cogwheel connected to the seat belt retractor and thus initiates the belt
tensioning.
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                                                                                                                                                   Pyrotechnical
Properties of PRE-SAFE:                                                                                                                            recirculating ball
                                                                                                                                                   tensioner
•   Activates front reversible emergency
    tensioning retractors.
•   Closes sliding/panoramic sunroof until a gap
    of 50 mm remains (in the event of lateral
    acceleration).
•   Closes side windows, if open, until a gap of 50
    mm remains (in the event of lateral                                                                                                            Seat belt
    acceleration).                                                                                                                                 retractor
•   Moves the front passenger seat into the
    optimum position for a crash.
GT91_00_0037_C11
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In the event of a crash in which at least one pyrotechnical restraint system is           Output signals
deployed, sections of the interior illumination will be switched on:                      After the time delay has elapsed (interior light module in front SAM), the front
                                                                                          SAM transmits the signal to the OCP [DBE] to activate the front and rear
•   Front and rear interior lights (after a delay of 11 s)
                                                                                          interior illumination and to the door control units (DCUs [TSGs]) to activate
•   Front and rear door handle recess lights (after a delay of 11 s)                      the door handle recess illumination. In vehicles without door handle recess
•   Footwell lamps                                                                        illumination, the transmission of this signal has no function. In vehicles with
Triggering of emergency lighting:                                                         non-networked OCP [DBE] the interior lights remain off if the "door contact
Front fuse and actuation module (SAM-F) by a signal to the overhead control               switch" is switched off (light switch in OCP [DBE]).
panel (OCP [DBE]) and the door control units (DCUs [TSGs]).                               Deactivation of emergency lighting
Activation by:                                                                            • By operating the hazard warning flasher button
Either by the airbag control unit via chassis CAN, or by the integrated crash             • By globally unlocking the vehicle using the ignition key
sensor in the front SAM, if the CAN connection to the airbag control unit has             • With a circuit change from circuit 15R to circuit 15 (driving off again)
failed.                                                                                   The interior lights can additionally be switched off manually and, if necessary,
                                                                                          switched back on again via the door contact switch (light switch in OCP
Function of front SAM                                                                     [DBE]).
Delayed triggering of the interior illumination functions on receiving the crash
signal or the alternative crash signal (whichever is received first) by the               Note
ARAMIS control unit or by the crash sensor in front SAM.                                  In vehicles with non-networked overhead control panel, the interior lights
Time delay                                                                                remain off if the interior light switch is manually set to "OFF". Consequently, if
The preconditions are a time delay after the crash of 11 s AND "vehicle                   the emergency lighting is activated only the handle recess lights and the
stationary". (Reason: Avoids dazzling if vehicle is still moving, does not affect         footwell lights are actuated.
door emergency unlocking (delayed by 10 seconds).
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FG77.00 Body and Safety <> Roof Systems                                                                               21.02.2007
GT77_00_0035_C79
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Glass cover
                                                                                                                          Tilting bracket
                                                                                    Bellows
                                                                                                                            Drive cable
                                                                                                                 Slider
                                                                                                    Guide rail
                                                              Wind deflector
                                                                                     Front frame
                                                     Electric motor                  section                                   Vent grille
                                                                                                                          GT77_00_0037_C09
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•   Supplied by Webasto
•   New frame system resulting from change in
    material (corrosion protection)
•   Plastic water drains (corrosion protection)
•   Anti-pinch protection as in past
GT77_00_0036_C79
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GT77_00_0033_C76
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Wind deflector
Separate
GT77_00_0034_C76
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                                                                                     Legend
                                                                                     c Release slide
                                                                                     d Emergency key
Insert the emergency key up to the stop in the lock and turn counterclockwise
to position c.
The locking pin moves up and the door is unlocked.
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                                                                                     c Unlock
                                                                                     d Lock
Lock vehicle
If your vehicle can no longer be centrally locked with the key:
• Close the front passenger door, rear doors, and trunk.
• Press the central locking switch.
• Check if the locking pins are still visible on all doors. If necessary, press down the locking pins in the
     front passenger door and rear doors by hand.
• Lock the vehicle from outside at the driver door using the emergency key. Turn key to position d. The
     locking pin on the driver door will move down. The door is locked.
• Check that all doors and the trunk are locked.
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Note:
The anti-theft alarm signal is triggered if you unlock the trunk with the
emergency key.
                                                                                     Legend
                                                                                     c Release cable
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                                                                                    Legend
                                                                                    c Mirror base cover
•   Insert a thin plastic plate c in the rear end of the overhead control panel
    d in the center of the gap between the headliner and overhead control
    panel.
•   Fold down the overhead control panel d. The connectors do not have to
    be disconnected.
•   Ensure that the key is removed from the ignition switch.
                                                                                    Legend
                                                                                    c Plastic plate
                                                                                    d Overhead control unit
•   Remove the crank c from the owner's manual folder.
•   Insert the crank c in the motor drive.
•   Move the tilting/sliding roof by turning the crank in the appropriate
    direction.
Note:
Only rotate the crank c slowly and without any jerking.
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•   Press the lower head restraint padding to the rear up to the stop c.             Legend
•   Press the head restraint padding down to the stop in the guide e.                c Fold back
•   Firmly press the top of the head restraint padding until it folds back and       d Press back
    engages d.                                                                       e Press down
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                                                                  0+                                   I                                II, III
ECE age group                                                  0 – 13 kg                           9 – 18 kg                        15 – 36 kg
                                                        (approx. 0 - 15 months)          (approx. 8 months – 4 years)         (approx. 3.5 – 12 years)
ISOFIX no yes no
                                               Baby Safe plus, ECE (ACSR)            DUO plus, ECE (ACSR)               KID, ECE (ACSR)
Product variants                               Baby Safe plus, USA                   DUO plus, ECE (without ACSR)       KID, ECE (without ACSR)
                                                                                     DUO plus, USA (ACSR)               KID, USA (ACSR)
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Product description
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Top tether
TopTether enables an additional connection between the child restraint
equipment fastened with ISOFIX and the rear seat. Injury risks are thus
reduced even further. Both TopTether anchors are located in the rear on the
rear shelf, behind the outer head restraints.
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                                                                                    c Head restraint
                                                                                    d Cover
                                                                                    g TopTether anchor
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Learning objectives
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        Electrical System                                                                                                36
FG00.19 Electrical System <> Networking                                                                  21.02.2007
GT00_19_0184_C79
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Front SAM
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        FG54.21 Electrical System <> Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module (SAM)                                            39
Rear SAM
The rear SAM/SRB control unit (N10/2) is installed on the wheelhouse on the
right side of the trunk.
                                                                                                              GT54_21_0191_C71
Notes
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        FG54.21 Electrical System <> Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module (SAM)                                            40
Relay assignment of the fuse and relay box (SRB)
GT54_21_0193_C05
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        FG54.21 Electrical System <> Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module (SAM)                                                                                                  41
FG54.15 Electrical System <> Fuses                                                                                          21.02.2007
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                                                                F32   Engine compartment prefuse box
                                                                F33   Trunk prefuse box
                                                                F34   Cockpit fuse box
                                                                N10/1 Front SAM/SRB
                                                                N10/2 Rear SAM/SRB
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Exercise
The battery sensor (B95) and the rear SAM are responsible for the on-board
electrical system management. Installed directly at the negative terminal, the
battery sensor measures voltage, current and temperature at the on-board                   Negative
electrical system battery and uses these to evaluate the battery's status.
The following measures can be introduced to stabilize the on-board electrical
system:
•   Specification of the optimum charging voltage
•   Gradual consumer shutoff (no display in instrument cluster)
•   Idle speed increase
The battery sensor is also used for checking the quiescent current.
Exercise
                                                                                    Battery sensor (B95)
The quiescent current cutout relay is a bistable relay. It separates the
consumers and components at circuit 30g. If the ignition is turned off or the
ignition key is removed, the quiescent current switch relay opens after 6
hours or it opens if the on-board power supply voltage falls below 11.8 V. The
quiescent current cutout relay is actuated by the rear SAM.
Pyrofuse
Exercise
A pyrofuse, which disconnects the starter and alternator line from the battery
in the event of a collision, is used in the prefuse box. It is activated by the
ARAMIS control unit (airbag).
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There are three different light systems to choose from for model series 204:
• H7 halogen headlamps (standard)
• Bi-xenon headlamps with cornering illumination (SA 614)
• Intelligent Light System (SA 622)
Also installed for all three light systems is a light sensor, which permits the
automatic exterior light control via the two SAM control units.
In the basic lighting version, the mirror turn signal and the center high-
mounted brake lamp are designed as LEDs, in vehicles with intelligent light
system (ILS) the rear turn signal lamps are also fitted with LEDs. The brake
light has a "contactless" brake light switch and is designed as an adaptive
brake light.
The familiar functions of emergency light and substitute light are also
implemented. In vehicles with ILS the following extended functions are also
implemented:
• Dynamic curve illumination
• Cornering illumination
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• Dynamic headlamp range control
• Country light (new)
• Motorway lights (new)
• Extended fog light function (new)
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Wiper system
The wiper motor M6/1 with integrated electronics is a reversing wiper system
with different speed levels. Wiper on/off or the speed setting take place via
the wiper/inside rearview mirror LIN via the SAM control unit. Finish wiping,
anti-lock device, blockage detection, and braking are all automatically
performed by the wiper system.
Note
The engine hood switch S62 is only installed on vehicles with anti-theft alarm
system (SA 551).
WARNING
On vehicles without anti-theft alarm system there is a risk of injury in the area
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of the wiper.
Info:
The rain sensor is special equipment. The version with rain sensor is
indistinguishable from the outside from the version without rain sensor. On
vehicles without rain sensor, the interval stages 1 and 2 are designed as fixed
interval stages (interval pause time)
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1    Increase/decrease temperature on left
2    Thermatic off                                                •    Sun sensor
3    Mono function                                                •    2 interior temperature sensors
4    Cooling with air dehumidification off/on                     •    4 air outlet temperature sensors
5    Defrost windows
6    Increase/decrease temperature on right                       •    Evaporator temperature sensor
7    Air recirculation mode                                       •    Coolant circulation pump
8    Rear window heater                                           •    Blower motor front
9    Increase air volume
10   Decrease air volume
                                                                  •    5 air distribution actuator motors
11   Display
12   Air distribution
13   Automatic air distribution and volume
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The dust filter is designed as a combination filter.                                            Fluid reservoir (drier) on the right of the condenser.
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1        Unlocking
2        Dust filter
3        Air conditioner housing
A32m1    Blower motor
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Learning objectives
•   You can explain and demonstrate the operation/handling
    of the trailer hitch in a manner that is appropriate for
    customers.
•   You can describe the differences in the brake systems in
    model series W203 and W204.
•   You can explain the system structure and function of the
    parking brake.
•   You can describe the 4 suspension versions in model
    series W204 and explain the distinguishing technical
    features.
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FG31.00 Chassis <> Trailer Hitch (SA Code 550)                                                                                       21.02.2007
System description
The lock can be released mechanically via the operating unit, which is located
on the left in the trunk, and the ball neck can be swiveled in and out.
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                                                                                     1   Light emitting diode
Procedure for swiveling in or out:                                                   2   Operating unit
Error situation:
If it is "not securely latched in" this is indicated by a flashing light emitting
diode, which is integrated into the operating unit.
In this case, when the ignition is switched on the driver information "Trailer
hitch – check lock“ appears in the instrument cluster.
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Exercises
•   Trailer recognition
•   The trailer recognition control unit (N28/1)
    recognizes, by monitoring the current of the
    outputs for "left turn signal“ and "brake
    light“, whether or not the power supply for a
    trailer is plugged in. If one of the two loads is
    detected, the trailer is deemed recognized.
•   Actuation of the trailer lighting
•   Monitoring of the ball neck lock
•   Bulb monitoring of the trailer
•   Shutoff of circuit 30 at the trailer socket, if
    consumer shutoff is active, by the on-board
    electrical system management in the rear
    SAM control unit with fuse and relay module
    (N10/2). The shut-off element is seated in
    the trailer recognition control unit (N28/1).
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The C-Class in model series 204 is available in four suspension versions.            3. Rough road suspension
                                                                                     The rough road suspension of the new C-Class is also designed with a view to
1. Basic suspension                                                                  comfort with a vehicle level that is 15 mm higher than the basic suspension.
The basic suspension (Agility Control suspension) is distinguished by the            The higher driving level is achieved by a longer damper tube with spring cups
comfort-oriented tuning of the suspension components, which at the same              set higher for the front axle suspension strut and longer rear axle springs. The
time meets the high demands for vehicle responsiveness.                              dampers of the rough road suspension are also equipped with amplitude-
The classic tuning conflict in the suspension can largely be resolved in the         selective dampers, adapted to the handling characteristics of the basic
new C-Class by using an amplitude-selective damping system (SDD – Stroke             suspension.
Dependent Damping).
                                                                                     4. Advanced Agility package (available from September 2007)
2. Sports suspension                                                                 Continuously variable damping technology is used for the very first time in the
                                                                                     C-Class as part of the Advanced Agility package. The system, which is unusual
In addition to the basic suspension, there is also a sports suspension available
                                                                                     for this vehicle category, takes into account in particular the demands for a
for the new C-Class. The sports suspension differs from the basic suspension
                                                                                     very high degree of responsiveness, without neglecting the comfort
firstly by a level lowered by -15 mm. Furthermore, as a result of a stiffer
                                                                                     requirements, for which the brand is known.
damper tuning, the sprung mass vibrations are dampened to a greater extent,
the alternate roll support is increased in comparison to the basic suspension
due to stiffer stabilizer bars. As for the basic suspension, the front axle and
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rear axle dampers are designed as amplitude-selective dampers (SDD). This
also ensures a much greater ride comfort for sports suspensions.                     Any necessary leveling is performed on all suspension versions by means of
                                                                                     springs of different lengths.
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To achieve maximum vehicle dynamics, the front axle units including the
steering gear are preassembled together with the engine and transmission on
a frame-type integral support.
The principle of a 3-link front axle, but in a more advanced design, has been
selected for the front suspension.
Its basic features are two individual links (torque strut and cross strut) in the
bottom link level, whose need for power has been further reduced with a view
to improving comfort.
The stabilizer bar is connected to the suspension strut. The rubber bushings
are vulcanized on.
The torque strut, which faces forward at an angle, as well as the cross strut
located in the transverse direction are designed as weight-optimized forged
aluminum components. The third link is the tie rod as part of the new rack-
and-pinion steering.
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Service information
•   The correction of camber and caster is performed in the same way as for model series W 203 via "repair bolts".
•   The stabilizer bar at the front axle has "rubber bushings that are vulcanized on" and is only replaceable in its entirety.
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All components of the rear axle have been modified with the aim of increasing
comfort. The design of the subframe carrier, struts, the wheel carriers and the
subframe has been revised. In the new development, a lightweight design has
been implemented throughout, e.g. the subframe in thinner panel thicknesses
and wheel control parts made from aluminum to reduce the unsprung masses.
As a result of these measures, it has been possible to achieve a suspension of
outstanding comfort with exceptional vehicle dynamics.
The front subframe carrier is hydraulic, the spring control arm bearing is
integrated into the rear axle carrier.
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• The stabilizer bar at the rear axle has "rubber bushings that are vulcanized on" and is only replaceable in its entirety.
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Service brakes
The brake system for the sedan in the new C-Class with the hydraulic dual-
circuit brake and the division into two brake circuits for front and rear axle
largely corresponds to the previous version.
All versions are equipped with floating caliper brakes at the front and rear.
Service information:
•    The brake lining wear contacts are located at the right front and right
     rear wheel brakes.
•    After the entire ESP assembly or the ESP control unit has been replaced,
     the "initial startup routine" must be carried out using DAS.
•    If two or more lines were detached from the ESP hydraulic unit, then a
     subsequent "check for wrong connections“ must be performed using
     DAS.
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•    The "initial startup routine" must be carried out using DAS after the
     "yaw rate, lateral and longitudinal acceleration sensor" component
                                                                                     Integrated into the standard installation "ESP brake", which is controlled via
     has been replaced.
                                                                                     the ESP control unit and the ESP hydraulic unit that is connected directly to
•    When bleeding the brake system, the brake pedal must be operated                it, are the following functions:
     during the entire procedure (pumping).
     The bleed screw can remain open during this time.                               Base functions:         ABS, ASR, ETS, ESP, BAS
•    When changing the brake fluid, “pumping" is not necessary.
                                                                                     Assist functions:       Cruise control, tire pressure loss warner
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The vehicles in model series W204 are equipped with a mechanical parking
brake.
A spring is integrated into the parking brake pedal.
This compensates for any "cable slack“.
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Installed in the basic vehicle with the AGILITY CONTROL steering is a standard
steering gear (i = 14.5) from ThyssenKrupp Presta SteerTec.
Speed-sensitive power steering with the variable mid-centering already used
in the S-Class is available as special equipment.
Both the manual torque and also the mid-centering are dependent on speed.
Consequently, the manual torque already known from the speed-sensitive
power steering for parking and maneuvering procedures and the maximum
rigidity and stability of the vehicle at high speeds have been expanded by a
very responsive on-center feeling.
A dedicated steering gear with a more direct steering ratio (i = 13.5) has been
developed for the sports suspension special equipment and the "ADVANCED
AGILITY package“ special equipment with sports driving mode.
This is intended to underscore the sporty nature of this special equipment.
This steering gear is only available as speed-sensitive power steering.                                                                            P46.20-2336-05
A further variant is a specially adapted standard steering gear for USA and
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Canada.
The steering gear housing is designed as two pieces. Both the steering gear          1    Retaining plate
                                                                                     2    Screw
housing and the valve housing are made from aluminum to cut down the                 3    Pipeline
weight.                                                                              4    Bolt
The toothed rack is made of high-strength steel. This has achieved a weight          5    Pipeline
                                                                                     6    Bolt
saving of around 0.8 kg compared to the W 203.                                       10   Rack-and-pinion steering
The steering gear is rigidly connected to the frame-type integral support.
The toothing is constant across the steering wheel angle.
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FG82.55 Telematics <> Audio/Navigation Systems                                                                                                            21.02.2007
                                                                                                               1   Display
                                                                                                               2   Display control
                              1   Display                                                                          switch
                              2   Head unit                                                                    3   Head unit
                              3   Audio/COMAND                                                                 4   Audio/COMAND
                                  controller                                                                       controller
             P82.86-6188-31                                                GT82.86_0003_C01   P82.86-6145-31                                                    GT82_86_0005_01
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-   FM/AM radio with FM diversity                               -   FM/AM radio with FM diversity               -   FM/AM radio with FM diversity
-   CD drive (MP3/WMA)                                          -   DVD drive (DVD audio, MP3/WMA, navigation   -   DVD drive (DVD audio, MP3/WMA/AAC,
-   Basic Bluetooth telephony                                       data)                                           navigation data)
-   5" color TFT display                                        -   Basic Bluetooth telephony                   -   Basic Bluetooth telephony
                                                                -   5" color TFT display                        -   HDD map navigation
                                                                -   MOST connection (for the sound option)      -   Voice control/Text to Speech
                                                                                                                -   PCMCIA card slot
                                                                                                                -   Music Register (size 4 GB)
                                                                                                                -   7" color TFT display (swiveling)
                                                                                                                -   MOST connection (for the sound option)
+ 6-disk CD changer                                             + 6-disk DVD changer (DVD audio)                + 6-disk DVD changer (DVD audio/video)
+ MOST connection (for the sound option)                        + Voice control/Text to Speech
                                                                L Navigation DVD must be inserted into slot 6
                                                                  for navigation.
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                                                                                    A        Telematics CAN
                                                                                    B        Interior CAN
                                                                                    C        Video signal
                                                                                    A40/3    Audio/COMAND
                                                                                    A40/8    Audio/COMAND display
                                                                                    A40/9    Audio/COMAND control panel
                                                                                    N40/3    Sound system amplifier control unit (SA)
                                                                                    N87/3    Digital audio broadcast (DAB) control unit - (GB)
                                                                                    N87/5    Satellite digital audio radio (SDAR) control unit - USA
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Possible media/formats
CD/DVD          PCMCIA             Music register
MP3             MP3                MP3
WMA             WMA                WMA
AAC             AAC                AAC
CD audio
Audio DVD:
DVD video
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                                                                                                  Music register status indication
All of the file formats listed in the table can be copied from CD/DVD, as well as from the
PCMCIA interface, to the "music register". The files stored in the "music register" can
also be stored in folders, renamed, or individually deleted.
Music formats:
MP3 = MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (lossy audio compression)
WMA = Windows Media audio (lossy audio compression from Microsoft)
AAC = Advanced audio coding (lossy audio compression from Apple)
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A2           Radio                                                                   A34/15   Mobile phone holder
A2/18        FM, AM and CL [ZV] antenna amplifier                                    A40/8    Audio/COMAND display
A2/19        Rear window antenna FM antenna amplifier                                A40/9    Audio/COMAND control panel
A2/91        Bluetooth antenna                                                       A94/1    TV antenna 1 and DAB band III
A28/11       Multifunction antenna                                                   B25/7    Voice control system microphone
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The following steps are required to connect a portable CTEL with basic
telephony via Bluetooth:
•   Bluetooth on portable CTEL must be activated and visible.
•   Via System menu Æ System settings Æ Connect Bluetooth
•   Or via Telephone menu Æ Telephone Æ Telephone list Æ Update
Only one portable CTEL can be operated at a time with basic telephony.
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The following steps are required to connect a portable CTEL with comfort
telephony in the vehicle:
•   The telephone (comfort telephony) must be selected via the telephone
    list.
•   The telephone bracket must be plugged in.
•   The appropriate portable CTEL must be inserted into the telephone
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    bracket.
                                                                                    M      Portable CTEL
A Bluetooth module is integrated in the connector for the cradle, which             A34/15 Cradle
enables communication between the portable CTEL and head unit. The                                                                   GT82_70_0085_C76
following selections are possible after a portable CTEL has been connected
via comfort telephony:
•   SMS
•   Manual downloading of the address book
•   Voice control of telephone
•   Dialing a telephone number using the numeric keys on the head unit
•   Dialing a telephone number from the transferred telephone book
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The voice control system is able to control the following systems for vehicle
telematics:
•   Telephone
•   Navigation
•   Address book
•   Audio systems (radio, CD/DVD, MP3, hard disk, etc.)
Complex names (towns, streets) can now also be spoken when controlling              1 Voice control activate button
                                                                                    2 "Abort" button
navigation and no longer have to be spelled. Of course, a "retraining" function     3 Accept call
is also available.
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The Bluetooth antennas for the head unit (installed in all head units) are
located in the overhead control panel. A further Bluetooth antenna in installed
in the connector for the portable CTEL cradle for comfort telephony (see the
chapter on telephones).
The AM/FM radio antennas and receiving antenna for central locking are               N70      Overhead control panel
located in the rear window again and are contacted via the two A2/18 and             A2/91    Bluetooth antenna
A2/19 antenna modules.                                                                                                                                P82.62-3130-06
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