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Technical dataSpare parts service ........................298
Warranty coverage .........................298
Identification labels .......................299
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............300
Technical data ................................301
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities ...................................305
Engine oils ......................................307Engine oil additives ...................... 307
Air conditioner
refrigerant ................................. 307
Brake fluid ...................................... 307
Premium unleaded
gasoline ...................................... 308
Fuel requirements ........................ 308
Gasoline additives ......................... 309
Coolants .......................................... 309
Consumer information .................. 311

305 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Veh icle c omponents and t heir respec tive lub rica nts mu st ma tch . T herefore u se only brands tested and rec omm end ed
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 CLK 430
CLK 55 AMG8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission 9.6 US qt (9.1 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”
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Cooling system approx. 11.7 US qt (11.1 l) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze1 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 256.

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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) Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

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Basic setting .............................................................. 124
Defogging windows .................................................. 125
Defrosting ................................................................... 125
Display and controls ................................................. 124
Dust filter ................................................................... 128
Economy ..................................................................... 125
Rear window defroster ............................................. 126
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 127
Special settings ......................................................... 125
Automatic transmission ............................................... 193
Emergency Operation .............................................. 201
Fluid level ...................................................................254
Program mode selector switch ...............................200
Selector lever position .............................................. 196
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 274
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 65
Self-test ......................................................................... 65
Backrest, front seat .......................................................... 54
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 215
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231Battery ............................................................................ 268
Battery recycling ...................................................... 269
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR - malfunction and warning
messages ................................................................... 235
Block heater .................................................................... 211
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction and warning messages ..
236
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 215
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231
Brake fluid ....................................................204, 229, 307
Capacity ..................................................................... 305
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction and warning messages ....
237
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction and warning
messages ................................................................... 237
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 237
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 229
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 229
Brakes ................................................... 202, 204, 215, 220
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .............................. 305
Cargo area ....................................................................... 160
Loading instructions ................................................. 162

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Doors .................................................................................. 34
Drinking and driving ....................................................203
Drive sensibly - save fuel ..............................................203
Driving instructions ......................................................203
Driving off .......................................................................205
EELEC. STABIL. PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ......................244
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ...................................................283
Synchronizing remote control ................................285
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..................... 209, 273
Control switch ........................................................... 221
Malfunction and warning message ........................244
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Synchronizing ...........................................................220
Warning lamp ............................................................ 231
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 66
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 41
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 37
Emission control ............................................................ 179Emission control label .................................................. 300
Engine compartment .....................................................251
ENGINE FAN - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 238
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp ...................................................... 228
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 307
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 115
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................ 114, 253
Warning ..................................................................... 243
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 114
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ................... 115
Engine oils ..................................................................... 307
Capacities .................................................................. 305
Enlarged cargo area ....................................................... 160
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............ 209, 219, 273
Control switch ...........................................................221
Malfunction and warning message ....................... 244
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231
Synchronizing .......................................................... 220
Warning lamp ............................................................231

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and warning message .............................................. 241
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................116
Exterior lamps ................................................................275
Adjusting headlamp aim ..........................................280
Fog lamps ....................................................................116
Headlamps ...................... 116, 241, 242, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam ..........................................119, 277
Parking lamps ...................................................116, 277
Replacing bulbs .........................................................275
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................279
Standing lamps .................................................. 116, 277
Taillamp assemblies .................................................278
Turn signal lamp ...............................................119, 277
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................248
Flexible service system (FSS) ....................................... 111
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................309
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 223, 306, 308
Fuel cap placement warning ........................................230Fuel filler f lap
Manual release ......................................................... 287
Fuel requirements ........................................................ 308
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 230
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 305
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 249
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 166
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 309
Fuel requirements ................................................... 308
Premium unleaded .................................................. 308
General notes on the central locking system .............. 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 154HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 121
Head restraints
Front .............................................................................. 51
Rear ...............................................................................52
Removal ........................................................................ 51