2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 adding oil

4 Contents
Malfunction and
indicator lamps in the
center console ........................... 231
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ..... 231
Malfunction and
warning messages in the
multifunction display ...............232
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ..................233
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ........................233
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ...........234
ABS-SYSTEM ...............................235
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................235
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............236
BRAKE FLUID .............................236
PARKING BRAKE .......................237
ENGINE FAN ...............................237
COOLANT
(coolant level) .............................238
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ................239
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................240
LIGHT SENSOR ........................... 241STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .......... 241
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 242
ELEC. STABIL. PROGRAM.
(Electronic stability
program) ..................................... 243
REMOVE KEY ............................. 243
WASHER FLUID ......................... 244
TELE AID ..................................... 245
Practical hintsFirst aid kit ..................................... 248
Shelf below rear window .............. 248
Stowing things in
the vehicle ................................. 248
Fuses ............................................... 249
Hood ................................................ 251
Checking engine oil level ............. 253
Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 254
Coolant level ................................... 254
Adding coolant ........................... 255
Windshield washer / headlamp
cleaning system ........................ 256Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........256
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ................257
Vehicle jack .....................................258
Wheels .............................................259
Tire replacement ........................259
Rotating wheels ..........................260
Spare wheel .................................... 261
Changing wheels ...........................262
Tire inflation pressure ..................267
Battery .............................................268
Jump starting ..................................270
Towing the vehicle .........................272
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................... 274
Exterior lamps ................................275
Headlamp assembly ................... 276
Taillamp assemblies ..................278
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............280
Changing batteries in
the electronic key .....................283
Synchronizing remote
control ..........................................285
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115 Engine oil level indicator
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index One of the following messages will subsequently appear
on the indicator:
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – O.K.”
No oil needs to be added.
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.0 QUART”
(Canada: 1.0 L)
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.5 QUART”
(Canada: 1.5 L)
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 2.0 QUART”
(Canada: 2.0 L)
See page 253 for instructions on adding engine oil.
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – REDUCE OIL LEVEL”
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could
cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The message “MEASURING NOT POSSIBLE” will be
displayed if a proper oil level check cannot be
performed. The engine oil level check can be repeated
after a short time.Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick, if it
cannot be completed via the multifunction display.
Seepage253.
In this case we recommend that you have the system
checked at a Mercedes-Benz Center.
Note:
See malfunction and warning messages on page 232
and page 242 if an engine oil level indicator appears on
the multifunction display when the engine is running.
The engine oil level cannot be checked while the engine
is running. The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – NOT WHEN
ENGINE ON” message will appear.
Engine oil consumption
Engine oil consumption checks should only be made
after the break-in period. During the break-in period,
higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal.
Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in
increased consumption.
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247 Contents – Practical hints
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................248
Shelf below rear window ..............248
Stowing things in
the vehicle ..................................248
Fuses ................................................249
Hood ................................................. 251
Checking engine oil level .............253
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................254
Coolant level ...................................254
Adding coolant ...........................255
Windshield washer / headlamp
cleaning system .........................256
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........256Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 257
Vehicle jack .................................... 258
Wheels ............................................ 259
Tire replacement ....................... 259
Rotating wheels ......................... 260
Spare wheel .................................... 261
Changing wheels ........................... 262
Tire inflation pressure ................. 267
Battery ............................................. 268
Jump starting ................................. 270
Towing the vehicle ........................ 272
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ...................274
Exterior lamps ............................... 275
Headlamp assembly ...................276
Taillamp assemblies .................. 278Adjusting headlamp aim ...............280
Changing batteries in
the electronic key .....................283
Synchronizing remote
control ..........................................285
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................286
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................287
Replacing wiper
blade insert ................................287
Roof rack .........................................289
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315 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 305
Cargo area ....................................................................... 160
Loading instructions ................................................ 162
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 163
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 178
CD changer
See Audio system ...................................................... 141
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 165
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 35
Central locking system ................................................... 27
Automatic central locking ......................................... 36
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 30
Electronic key .............................................................. 25
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 29
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 32
Remote control ............................................................ 27
Changing wheels ...........................................................262
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 226
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................224
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................114
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................253Child restraint .............................................. 50, 58, 64, 76
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 76
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 292
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 176
Combination switch ....................................................... 119
Consumer information .................................................. 311
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 176
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 238
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 255
Checking .................................................................... 254
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 239
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................88
Coolants .......................................................................... 309
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 309
Cruise control ................................................................. 212
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 155
Rear bench armrest ................................................... 156
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