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Jump starting
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Jump starting
If the battery is discharged, the engine should be started
with jumper cables and the (12 V) battery of another
vehicle.
Only use 12 V battery to jump start your vehicle. Jump
starting with more powerful battery could damage the
vehicle’s electrical systems, which will not be covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The battery is located in the trunk under the trunk floor.
Warning!
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and can lead
to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump
starting, you might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and very explosive. Keep flames or
sparks away from battery, avoid improper
connection of jumper cables, smoking etc..Read all instructions before proceeding.Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that
the jumper cables will reach, but never let the
vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
2. On both vehicles:
•Turn off engine and all lights and accessories,
except hazard warning flashers or work lights.
•Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to
position “P”.
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Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Cleaning and care of the vehicle
In operation, your vehicle is subjected to varying
external influences which, if gone unchecked, can
attack the paintwork as well as the underbody and
cause lasting damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying
climatic conditions, but also by air polution, road salt,
tar, gravel and stone chipping. Grease and oil, fuel,
coolant, brake fluid, bird droppings, insects, tree resins
etc. should be removed immediately to avoid paint
damage. Frequent washing reduces and/or eliminates
the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse
influences.More frequent washings are necessary to deal with
unfavorable conditions; for example, near the ocean, in
industrial areas (smoke, exhaust emissions), or during
winter operation.
You should check your vehicle from time to time for
stone chipping or other damage. Any damage should be
repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of
corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the underside of the vehicle.
A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the
underbody followed by a thorough inspection. Damaged
areas need to be reundercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax-
base ru stpro of ing in th e bo dy cavities w hich will la st for
the lifetime of the vehicle. Post-production treatment is
neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz
because of the possibility of incompatibility between
materials used in the production process and others
applied later.
We have selected car-care products and compiled
recommendations which are specially matched to our
vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology.
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care
products at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow
the instructions on the particular container.
Always open your vehicle’s doors or windows when
cleaning the inside.Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed
for cleaning your vehicle.
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Technical dataSpare parts service 300
Warranty coverage 300
Identification labels 301
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 302
Technical data 303
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities 307
Engine oils 309
Engine oil additives 309
Air conditioner refrigerant 309
Brake fluid 309
Premium unleaded gasoline 310
Fuel requirements 310
Gasoline additives 311
Coolants 311
Consumer information 313
Uniform tire quality grading 313
Index 315
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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.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity
Engine with oil filter
(recommended engine oils)8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Automatic transmission
(automatic transmission fluid)CLK 320
CLK 4308.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.6 US qt (9.1 l)
Rear axle
(Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90)1.4 US qt (1.3 l)
Power steering
(MB Power steering fluid)approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
Front wheel hubs
(high temperature roller bearing grease)approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each
Brake system
(MB Brake fluid (DOT 4))approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l)
Cooling system
(MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze)CLK 320
CLK 430approx. 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
approx. 11.7 US qt (11.1 l)
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
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Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in
our engines. Therefore, use only engine oils
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information on
recommended brands is available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Please follow Service Booklet recommendations for
scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
War ra nt y.Air conditioner refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil
is used in the air conditioner system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil,
otherwise damage to the system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake
fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of
moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely hard
operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system thus reducing
the system’s efficiency.
The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two
years, preferably in the spring.
It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
will provide you with additional information.
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Re a r wi n d ow d e fr os t er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Re s i d u a l e n g i n e h ea t u t il iz a t i on ( RE S T ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Special settings...................................................121
A u t o m a t i c t r a n sm i ss i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
E m e r g e n c y o p e r a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Fluid level ......................................................... 247 P r og r a m m od e s e l e c t o r s wi t c h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 S e l ec t o r l e ve r p os i t i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Tran smission selector lever,
man ually un locking ...................................... 268
CBrake assist system (BAS) ...................................... 204
M a l fu n ct i on i n d i ca t or l a m p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Brake fluid ............................................................. 309 BRAKE FLUID - malfunction and
warning messages .............................................226
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction and
warning messages .............................................226
Brake pad wear ......................................................226 Brake warning lamp................................................217
BBabySmart™ airbag deactivation system .................63
Self-test ................................................................63
Backrest ..................................................................53 BAS (Brake assist system)....................................... 204 Ba t t e r y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Batter y r ecyclin g ............................................... 262
BATTERY CHARGE - malfunction and
warning messages..............................................224
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction and
warning messages..............................................225
Cargo tie-down rings...............................................152 Catalytic converter .................................................172 C e l l u l a r t el eph on e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Center console ......................................................... 20 Central locking switch ............................................. 36 Central locking system ............................................ 28
Choosing global or selective mode ....................... 31 Electronic main key ............................................. 25 Electronic reserve key ......................................... 26 Locking and unlocking ........................................ 30 Mechanical keys .................................................. 33
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