2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS oil temperature

Engine compartment
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Pull handle (2) to its stop out of radiator grill and open
hood (do not pull up on handle).
To c l o s e :
Lower hood and let it drop into lock from a height of
approx. 1 ft. (30 cm), assisting with hands placed flat on
edges of hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, please make sure that hood is
fully closed. If not, repeat closing procedure. Do not
push down on hood to attempt to fully close it.
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Checking engine oil level
1Oil dipstick
2Oil filler cap
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after
stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the
oil pan.
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities
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.
Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission9.6US qt (9.1l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Power steering
Accelerator control linkage Hydraulic fluidapprox. 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 approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)
Windshield/headlamp
washer systemapprox. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield washer concentrate “S” 1
Cooling system approx. 11.7 US qt (11.1 l) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Fuel tank including
a reserve ofapprox. 16.4 US gal (62.0 l)
approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
Air conditioner system R-134a refrigerant and special PAC lubricant (Never R-12)1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
Windshield/headlamp washer system on page238.
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Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator.................................. 108Via oil dipstick ....................................................... 234
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 272COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio........... 162Combination switch ....................................................113Consumer information ............................................... 289Control and operation of radio transmitters ............... 162COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction and
warning messages ..................................................219
COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 220
Coolant level
Adding...................................................................237Checking ............................................................... 236
Coolant temperature gauge.......................................... 82Coolants ....................................................................287
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity..........................287
Cruise control ............................................................193Cup holder
Center console, front..............................................149Rear bench armrest................................................149
DDeep water
Driving instructions ............................................... 191
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 214
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 214
Display illumination ..................................................... 81Doors............................................................................33Drinking and driving.................................................. 185Drive sensibly - save fuel ............................................ 184Driving instructions ................................................... 184
Brakes.................................................................... 185Pedals .................................................................... 185
Driving off.................................................................. 186EELEC. STABIL PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 226
Electronic main key ......................................................24
Changing batteries ................................................ 264Synchronizing remote control ................................ 266
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Maintenance .............................................................. 163Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ................................................. 208
Malfunction and warning messages ............................ 213Malfunction message memory ................................... 100Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof .................... 267Multicontour seat.........................................................52Multifunction display..................................................84
Engine oil level indicator .........................................88ESS (Flexible service system) ...................................88Setting the audio volume...................................... 104Trip and mainodometer...........................................88
Multifunction steering wheel........................................84NNavigation system - Multifunction display ....................97
On-board diagnostic system........................................ 208Operator's Manual.......................................................... 8Outside temperature indicator ..................................... .82Overhead control panel ................................................ .21PPanic button ................................................................. 32Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 155Parking ...................................................................... 187Parking brake............................................................. 184PARKING BRAKE - malfunction and
warning messages ................................................ 218
Power assistance ........................................................ 185Power seats, front......................................................... 44
Backrest................................................................... 51
Power windows........................................................... 141
Express opening and closing ................................. 142Synchronizing........................................................ 142
Problems with your vehicle ......................................... 14Product information
.................................................... 7
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