2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS coolant capacity

208 Driving instructions
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Winter driving
Have your vehicle winterized at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center before the onset of winter.
•Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil
which is not approved for winter operation. For
viscosity (SAE/CCMC class) and filling quantity, see
page 302.
•Check engine coolant anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration.
•Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system: Add MB Concentrate “S” to a
premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze
which is formulated for below freezing temperatures
see page 254.
•Test battery: Battery capacity drops with decreasing
ambient temperature. A well charged battery helps
to ensure that the engine can be started, even at low
ambient temperatures.
•Tires: We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires on
all four wheels for the winter season. Observe
permissible maximum speed for M+S rated
radial-ply tires and the legal speed limit.Note:
In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the
antilock brake system (ABS) or of the electronic stability
program (ESP) can only be achieved with M+S rated
radial-ply tires and/or snow chains recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Snow chains maximize performance.
For driving instructions with snow chains see page 206.
Deep water
Caution!
Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown
depth.
If you must drive through deep water, drive slowly to
prevent water from entering the engine compartment or
passenger compartment, being ingested by the air
intake, possibly causing damage to electrical
components or wiring, to engine or transmission that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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222 What you should know at the gas station
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Fuel tank capacity approx. 16.4 US gal (62.0 l).
This includes approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l) reserve. Use
premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane Index 91
(Average of 96 RON/86 MON).
•Engine oil
Engine oil level check, see page 112 and page 251.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick
marking level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
• Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion/
antifreeze), see page 302.
• Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page 300.
• Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside
the fuel filler flap. See page 265 for further details.• Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see
page 302.
•Bulbs
High and low beams: H7 (55 W),
low beam: Xenon (optional)
fog lamps: H1 (55 W),
turn signal lamps,
front 1156 NA (26.9/5 W/32/4 cp),
parking and standing lamps, front: H 6W (6 W),
side marker lamps, front: 5 W/4 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: 21 W/24 cp,
stop, tail, parking and side marker lamps: 21/4 W,
tail and parking lamp: 5 W/4 cp,
rear fog lamp, driver’s side: 21 W/32 cp,
backup lamps: 21 W/32 cp,
license plate lamps: 5 W/4 cp.
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302 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 transmission 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
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 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. 9.5 US qt (9.0 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 page 254.
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Basic setting .............................................................. 122
Defogging windows .................................................. 123
Defrosting ................................................................... 123
Display and controls ................................................. 122
Dust filter ................................................................... 126
Economy ..................................................................... 123
Rear window defroster ............................................. 124
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 125
Special settings ......................................................... 123
Automatic transmission ............................................... 191
Emergency Operation .............................................. 199
Fluid level ...................................................................252
Program mode selector switch ............................... 198
Selector lever position .............................................. 194
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .............................................272
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 64
Self-test ......................................................................... 64
Backrest, front seat .......................................................... 53
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 213
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................229Battery ............................................................................ 266
Battery recycling ...................................................... 267
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 233
Block heater ................................................................... 209
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 234
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 213
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 229
Brake fluid ....................................................202, 302, 303
Capacity ..................................................................... 302
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 235
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 235
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 235
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 227
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 227
Brakes .................................................... 200, 202, 213, 217
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 302
Cargo area ....................................................................... 159
Loading instructions ................................................. 160
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