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Windshield washer / headlamp cleaning system
1Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system fluid 
reservoir
Capacity approx. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l).
The reservoir should be refilled with MB Windshield 
washer concentrate and water (or commercially 
available premixed windshield washer solvent/
antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer 
fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water.
1 part “S” to 100 parts water 
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon water).
For temperature below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and 
commercially available premixed windshield washer 
solvent/antifreeze.
1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent 
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon solvent).
1
P82.35-2017-26
Wa r n i n g !
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do 
not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine 
parts, because it may burn. You can be seriously 
burned.
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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.
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” 
1
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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data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
PARKING BRAKE  ......................................................237
REMOVE KEY  ............................................................243
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST.  ......................................... 241
TELE AID  .................................................................... 245
WASHER FLUID  ........................................................ 244
Malfunction message memory  .................................... 106
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 286
Mechanical keys ........................................................ 25, 32
Memory  ............................................................................. 48
Recalling ....................................................................... 49
Storing  ................................................................... 48, 82
Mirror, exterior, adjusting  .............................................. 81
Mirror, exterior, rear view  .............................................. 81
Mirror, inside, rear view  ................................................. 80
Multicontour seat  ............................................................ 55
Multifunction display  ...................................................... 90
Engine oil level indicator  ........................................... 94
FSS (Flexible service system)  ................................... 94
Setting the audio volume ..........................................110
Trip and main odometer  ............................................ 94
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 94
Multifunction steering wheel  ........................................ 90
NNavigation system - Multifunction display  ................ 103
Night security illumination  .......................................... 117OOn-board diagnostic system  ........................................ 226
Operator’s Manual  ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ....................................... 88
Overhead control panel  ................................................... 21PPanic button  ......................................................................32
Parcel net in front passenger footwell  ........................ 164
Parking  ........................................................................... 206
Parking brake  ......................157, 192, 202, 206, 227, 262
PA R K I N G   B R A K E   -   m a l f u n c t i o n  
and warning messages  ............................................ 237
Power assistance  ........................................................... 204
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest  ........................................................................ 54
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WWa r n i n g   l a mp s
See Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster  ...... 86
Warning message memory ........................................... 106
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 298
WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) - 
malfunction and warning messages  ......................244
Washing the vehicle  ......................................................294
What you should know at the gas station  .................. 222
Wheels  .............................................................................259
Light alloy wheels  .....................................................295
Rims and tires  ...........................................................302
Wheels, changing  .....................................................262
Where to find it  ................................................................ 13
Windows
See Power windows  .................................................. 147
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling  ...................................................................... 256
Winter driving  ................................................................ 210
Winter driving instructions  .........................................209
Wiper blade
Replacing insert  ........................................................ 287
Wiper operation
See Combination switch  .......................................... 120
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