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393 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter CL 500
CL 55 AMG
CL 6008.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
10.0 US qt (9.5 l)Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission 9.6 US qt (9.1 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.7 US qt (1.6 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Hydraulic system for
active body control (ABC)approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) MB Hydraulic fluid
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system 0.7 US qt (0.7 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system CL 500
CL 55 AMG
CL 600approx. 12.1 US qt (11.5 l)
approx. 12.1 US qt (11.5 l)
approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze
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Residual engine heat utilization ............................ 174
Special settings ......................................................... 169
Switching on and off ................................................ 175
Windows fogged on the inside ................................ 170
Windows fogged on the outside .............................. 171
Automatic transmission ...............................................229
Emergency operation ...............................................237
Fluid level ...................................................................332
Program mode selector switch ...............................236
Selector lever position ..............................................232
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 88
Self-test ......................................................................... 89
Backrest ............................................................................. 72
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................268
Battery .............................................................................346
Battery recycling .......................................................348
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................299
Block heater ....................................................................249
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................300
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................268Brake fluid ...........................................240, 292, 393, 395
BRAKE FLUID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................301
BRAKE LINING WEAR -
malfunction and warning messages ......................301
Brake pad wear ...............................................................301
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 292
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 292
Brakes ...................................................238, 240, 268, 272
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 393
Card, KEYLESS-GO ..........................................................28
Cargo tie-down hooks ................................................... 200
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 220
Center console .................................................................. 24
Center console lighting ................................................. 185
Central locking switch .................................................... 50
Central locking system .................................................... 34
Automatic central locking .........................................52
Central locking switch ............................................... 50
Choosing global or selective mode .....................37, 43
Electronic main key .................................................... 29
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex See individual settings ............................................ 140
Instrument cluster ..........................................................114
Activating ....................................................................116
Instrument cluster illumination ...................................116
Instrument lamps ...........................................................116
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 188
Interior lighting ............................................................. 184
JJack ...................................................................................336
Jump starting ..................................................................349KKEYLESS-GO ..................................................................... 38
Changing batteries in the card ...............................366
Checking last KEYLESS-GO-card locking mode ..... 43
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 43
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 66
Starting the engine ...................................................227
Turning off the engine .............................................228
KEYLESS-GO-card ......................................................28, 31Convenience feature ...................................................45
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................28
LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 354
Headlamps ................................................ 156, 306, 377
License plate lamp ................................................... 360
Low and high beam .................................................. 355
Parking lamps ........................................................... 357
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 354
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 360
Standing lamps ......................................................... 357
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 358
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 357
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........................................... 387
Level control system ...................................................... 276
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ....................................308, 320
Lighter ............................................................................. 198
LIGHTING
See individual settings ............................................. 142
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 306
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............ 237
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TTachometer ......................................................................119
Technical data ................................................................388
Electrical system ....................................................... 391
Main dimensions ......................................................392
Rims and tires ...........................................................389
Weights .......................................................................392
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 210
Emergency calls ........................................................ 211
Information ................................................................ 215
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 213
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 214
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 317
Telephone ........................................................................ 128
General notes ............................................................. 201
Incoming call ............................................................. 131
Redialing .................................................................... 130
Telephone book ......................................................... 128
TELEPHONE - FUNCTION -
malfunction and warning messages ......................309
Telephones and two-way radios ...................................208
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................209
Tire inflation pressure ..................................................345Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................... 150
Inquiry of present tire inflation pressure ............. 150
TIRE PRESSURE -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Tire traction ................................................................... 244
Tires ................................................................................ 399
Driving instructions ................................................ 243
Rims and tires .......................................................... 389
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 338
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 345
Tire replacement ...................................................... 337
Winter driving instructions .................................... 247
Tow-away alarm ................................................................64
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 351
Transmission ................................................................. 229
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 249
Trip computer ................................................................. 134
Trip odometer ................................................................. 119
Trunk .................................................................................53
Opening ........................................................................37
Power closing assist .................................................... 50
Release switch ............................................................. 57
Release/close system ..................................................58
Trunk lid closing feature ...........................................55
Trunk lamp ..................................................................... 371
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