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Checking engine oil level (CLK 320 shown)
1Oil dipstick
2Oil filler cap
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after
stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the
oil pan.Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil
level. Fully insert dipstick in tube, and remove after
three seconds to obtain accurate reading.
Oil level must be between the
lower (min) and upper (max) mark of
the dipstick.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking
level is approximately 2.0 US qt (2.0 l).
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be drained
or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and
catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
See malfunction and warning messages on page 234 if
an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction
display when the engine is running.
Note:
See page 112 for engine oil level indicator.
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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.
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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CD changer
See Audio system ...................................................... 140
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 157
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 ...........................................................266
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 228
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................226
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................112
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................256
Child restraint .............................................. 58, 63, 64, 75
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 75
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................302
Clock, setting .................................................................. 106
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 178
Combination switch .......................................................117
Consumer information .................................................. 324Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 178
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 240
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 258
Checking .................................................................... 257
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 241
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................86
Coolants .......................................................................... 322
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 322
Cruise control ................................................................. 214
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 153
DDaytime running lamps ................................................ 115
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 213
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 235
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 235
Display illumination ........................................................85
Doors ..................................................................................33
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Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 280
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 284
Standing lamps ..................................................114, 282
Taillamp assemblies ......................................... 114, 283
Turn signal lamps ............................................. 117, 282
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 312
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Lighter ............................................................................. 155
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 203
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 29
Low beams
See Exterior lamps ....................................................280
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 240
Luggage cover .................................................................250
MMaintenance ................................................................... 179
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................228
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................234
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 237
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR .......................................... 236BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 237
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 238
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 238
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 240
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) ............... 241
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ........................................... 235
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ................................................. 235
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. .............................................. 245
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 239
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 244
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 243
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 242
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 239
REMOVE KEY ........................................................... 245
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ......................................... 243
TELE AID ................................................................... 247
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 246
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 104
Manual operation of soft top ........................................ 291
Mechanical keys ........................................................ 25, 32
Memory
Recalling ................................................................ 49, 80
Storing ...........................................................................48
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 79
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333 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 79
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 78
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 55
Multifunction display ...................................................... 88
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 92
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 108
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 92
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 92
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 88
NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 101
Night security illumination ..........................................115OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................228
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 86
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21
PPanic button ......................................................................32
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 156
Parking ........................................................................... 208
Parking brake .....................154, 194, 204, 208, 229, 266
PARKING BRAKE - malfunction and warning messages
239
Power assistance ........................................................... 206
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest ........................................................................ 54
Power windows ............................................................... 146
Express opening and closing .................................. 147
Opening and closing ................................................... 31
Operated with soft top switch ................................. 148
Synchronizing ........................................................... 147
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7RRadio
See Audio .................................................................... 133
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 178
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 118
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