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5 ContentsWiper blade .................................305
Light alloy wheels ......................305
Instrument cluster .....................306
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................306
Cup holder ...................................306
Seat belts .....................................306
Headliner .....................................306
Upholstery ...................................307
Hard plastic trim items .............307
Plastic and rubber parts ............307
Wind screen ...............................307
Rubber weatherstrip .................307
Soft top .........................................308
Technical dataSpare parts service ........................ 310
Warranty coverage ......................... 310
Identification labels ....................... 311
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............312
Technical data ................................. 313
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities .................................... 318
Engine oils ...................................... 320
Engine oil additives ...................... 320
Air conditioner
refrigerant ................................. 320
Brake fluid ...................................... 320Premium unleaded
gasoline ...................................... 321
Fuel requirements ......................... 321
Gasoline additives .........................322
Coolants ...........................................322
Consumer information ..................324
IndexIndex ................................................326
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309 Contents – Technical data
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Technical dataSpare parts service ........................ 310
Warranty coverage ......................... 310
Identification labels ....................... 311
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............ 312
Technical data ................................ 313
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities ................................... 318
Engine oils ......................................320Engine oil additives ...................... 320
Air conditioner
refrigerant ................................. 320
Brake fluid ...................................... 320
Premium unleaded
gasoline ...................................... 321
Fuel requirements ........................ 321
Gasoline additives ......................... 322
Coolants .......................................... 322
Consumer information ................. 324
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318 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
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.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity
Engine with oil filter
(recommended engine oils)CLK 320, CLK 430
CLK 55 AMG8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
Automatic transmission
(automatic transmission fluid)CLK 320
CLK 430, CLK 55 AMG8.5 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 430, CLK 55 AMGapprox. 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
approx. 11.7 US qt (11.1 l)
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329 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Drinking and driving ....................................................205
Drive sensibly - save fuel ..............................................205
Driving instructions ......................................................205
Driving off .......................................................................207
EELEC. STABIL. PROG. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 245
Electronic key ................................................................... 25
Changing batteries ................................................... 288
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 290
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Control switch ...........................................................222
Malfunction and warning messages ......................245
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Synchronizing ........................................................... 221
Warning lamp ............................................................ 231
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 183
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 66
Emergency trunk lid release button ....................... 41, 42
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 36
Emission control ............................................................ 181Emission control label ................................................... 312
Engine compartment .................................................... 254
ENGINE FAN - malfunction and
warning messages ................................................... 239
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ...... 228
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 320
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 113
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................ 112, 256
Warning ..................................................................... 244
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 112
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ................... 113
Engine oils ..................................................................... 320
Capacities ................................................................... 318
ESP (Electronic stability program) .... 211, 213, 220, 278
Control switch .......................................................... 222
Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Synchronizing ...........................................................221
Warning lamp ............................................................231
Express opening and closing
See Power windows ................................................... 147
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