The enhanced Inspection/Maintenance emission testing program (I/M 240) is in effect in several states.
It is recommended that all vehicles be tested on a 4-wheel dynamometer.
The following vehicle may be tested on a 2-wheel dynamometer:
Mercedes-Benz vehicles that are 2WD and not equipped with Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart vehicles that are 2WD and have “Dyno-Mode” capability (must be activated)
The following vehicles must be tested on a 4-wheel dynamometer:
Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with ASR
Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz vehicles that are 2WD and do not have “Dyno-Mode” capability
Please see Attachment 1 for a list of vehicles that must be tested on a 4-wheel dynamometer.
Please see Attachment 2 for a list of vehicles with “Dyno-Mode” capability and the activation procedure.
According to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) procedures, if an emissions inspector has difficulty performing the I/M 240 test on a 2-wheel dynamometer, the following should be considered:
Test the vehicle on a 4-wheel dynamometer, or
Perform an optional emission test at idle +2500 rpm
An emissions inspector should also consider the options above if they are uncertain about the Dyno-Mode activation procedure or is uncertain about which vehicles can operate on a 2-wheel dynamometer.
Attachment 1: Vehicles That Must be Tested on a 4-Wheel Dynamometer
Model Year | Model | 2-Wheel Dyno Acceptable | 4-Wheel Dyno Required |
1989 | All | All | - - |
1990 | E-Class (124), | All 2WD | All w/4MATIC |
1991 | 190E (201), | All 2WD w/o ASR | All w/ASR, w/4MATIC |
1992 | E-Class (124), | All 2WD w/o ASR | All w/ASR, 400E, w/4MATIC |
S-Class (140), | - - | All | |
1993-1999 | All | - - | All |
2000 | All | 2WD w/ Dyno-Mode Capability* | 2WD w/o Dyno-Mode Capability, All w/4MATIC |
* Dyno-Mode is to be used (if available) for all testing. If Dyno-Mode is not available, a 4-Wheel Dynamometer is required.
Please refer to the Vehicles Operator’s Manual for details regarding ASR and 4MATIC.
Attachment 2: Dyno-Mode Activation Procedure for Operation of a 2WD Vehicle on a 2-Wheel Dynamometer
(Note: if unable to activate Dyno-Mode, please consider testing the vehicle on a 4-Wheel Dynamometer)
Model Year | Model (2WD only) | Procedure |
2001-07 | C-Class (203), | 1. Ignition key on (position 1) |
2008 | C-Class (204), | With phone buttons: |
2007 | smart (451) | 1. Push and hold both buttons on the instrument panel then turn the ignition key on (position 1) and continue to hold both buttons for about 7 sec. |