2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 brake fluid

479 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
CLK 350
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
CLK 350
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
9.3 US qt (8.7 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
CLK 350
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
1.16 US qt (1.1 l)
1.69 US qt (1.6 l)
1.50 US qt (1.4 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin
CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.64 US qt (0.6 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

481 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters re-
quired for vehicles with Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada
vehicles). For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products pamphlet, or
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air
conditioning system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point
of the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from
the atmosphere.
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. An
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
provide you with additional information.
!Using engine oils and oil filters of spec-
ification other than those expressly re-
quired for the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi-
cles), or changing of oil and oil filter at
change intervals longer than those
called for by the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi-
cles) will result in engine damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi-
cles) recommendations for scheduled
oil changes. Failure to do so will result
in engine damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
Under extremely strenuous operating condi-
tions, this moisture content can lead to the
formation of bubbles in the system, thus re-
ducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle's Mainte-
nance Booklet for replacement interval.

494 IndexAutomatic transmission 166
Accelerator position 170
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 180
Gear ranges 171
Gear selector lever 48, 166
Gear selector lever position 166, 168
Gear selector lever,
One-touch gearshifting 173
Gear shifting malfunctions 180
Kickdown 170
Manual (One touch) gearshifting 173
Manual shift program 178
One-touch gearshifting, Steering
wheel gearshift control 174
Shift program mode
selector switch 172, 178
Starting engine 48
Transmission fluid level 326
Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATF
B
Backrest
Seat, Multicontour* 121
Seat, Power 38Backup lamps
Messages in display 406
Replacing bulbs 438, 439
Bar 355
BAS 88, 487
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 436
Checking battery condition 99
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 437
Checking battery condition 105
Battery, Vehicle 328, 453
Charging 455
Connecting 455
Disconnecting 454
Installing 455
Jump starting 456
Messages in display 395
Removing 454
Bead 355
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Block heater (Canada only) 360
Bolts, Spare wheel 418
Brake Assist System see BASBrake fluid 481
Checking 320
Messages in display 396
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 369
High mounted 439
Messages in display 404
Replacing bulbs 439, 443
Brake pads
Messages in display 396
Brakes 308
High-performance brake system
(CLK 55 AMG only) 309
Warning lamp 375
Break-in the vehicle 306
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC 487
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Call priority (Tele Aid) 294
Can holder see Cup holder
CAN system 487
Capacities and
recommended fuels/lubricants 479
Cargo area see Trunk

498 IndexEngine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 322, 481
Adding 325, 481
Additives 481
Changing 325, 481
Checking level 320
Checking level (Dipstick) 324
Consumption 322
Filler cap 326
Filler neck 326
Messages in display 323, 401
Viscosity 488
Engine oil level 320, 323
ESP
®
25, 89, 488
Messages in display 387–388
Warning lamp 378
ETD 72, 488
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 181
Parking position 161, 183F
Filler cap, Engine oil 326
Filler neck, Engine oil 326
First aid kit 413
Flat tire 446
Jacking up the vehicle 447
Lowering the vehicle 451
Minispare wheel 416
Mounting the spare wheel 447
Preparing the vehicle 446
Flexible Service System see FSS
(Canada vehicles)
Floormats* 287
Fluids
Brake fluid 320, 481
Engine coolant 327, 484
Engine oil 322, 481
Transmission fluid 326
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 329, 486
Fog lamps 131, 439
Messages in display 405
Replacing bulbs 438, 439, 443
Front air bags 67
Front lamps see HeadlampsFront passenger front air bag 63, 67
Messages in display 389–392
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 27, 81, 381
FSS (Canada vehicles) 361, 488
Fuel 319, 479
Additives 483
Automatic transmission fluid 479
Brake fluid 479
Capacities 479
Capacities, Fuel tank 480
Engine coolant 480
Engine oil 479
Filling the tank 318
Fuel display 25
Fuel filler flap and cap 318, 421
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 400
Fuel reserve warning lamp 379
Power steering fluid 479
Premium
unleaded gasoline 319, 480, 482
Requirements, Octane rating 482
Technical data 479
Fuel cap
Message in display 376

503 Index
MOExtended490
MOExtended system* 452
MON 319, 489
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 140, 490
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Displaying gear range 171
Selecting language 151
Symbol messages 395–412
Text messages 385–393
Multifunction display messages 383
ABS 385
Battery 395
Brake fluid 396
Brake lamp 404
Brake pads 396
Check engine 397
Coolant 397–399
Display 400
Doors 400
Engine 397
Engine coolant 397–399Engine oil 323, 401
ESP
®
387, 388
Fog lamps 405
Front passenger
front air bag 389–392
Fuel cap 400
Fuel reserve tank 403
Gear selector lever 393
Headlamps 404–408
Hood 403
Key, SmartKey 403
KEYLESS-GO* 403
Lamp sensor 405
Lamps 404
Lamps, exterior 404–408
License plate lamp 405
Parking brake 396
Parking lamps 406
Roll bars 408
Seat belts 409
Soft top 410
SRS 409
Steering gear oil 410
Tele Aid 409
Telephone* 411
Trunk 412Turn signals 407
Windshield washer fluid 412
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 140, 490
Button operation 140
N
Navigation system* 146
See separate
COMAND* operating instructions
Net, Parcel 280
Neutral gear position 168
New vehicle break-in 306
Night security illumination 129
Normal occupant weight 356
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 468

508 IndexStanding lamps 127
Replacing bulbs 438, 439, 441, 442
Standing water, Driving through 314
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting, Engine 48
Status line, Selecting display 152
Steering column 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 410
Steering wheel 41
Buttons 26
Cleaning 371
Gearshift buttons 175, 176
Gearshift control 175, 176
One-touch gearshifting 174
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 296
Storage compartments 278
Armrest, Front 281, 282
Armrest, Rear 283
Cup holder 283
Glove box 278
Parcel net 280
Storage bags 280
Storage box 279Storing
Tires 332
Submenus see
Control system submenus 141
Sun visors 184
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching off
Parktronic system* 272
Switching on
Parktronic system* 272
Symbols used in
this operator’s manual 15
T
Tachometer 25, 138
Overspeed range 138
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 369
Messages in display 407
Replacing bulbs 439, 443
Tar stains 365
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 481
Brake fluid 481
Capacities fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. 479, 480
Coolant 480, 484Electrical system 477
Engine 470
Engine oil 481
Engine oil additives 481
Fuel capacity 480
Fuel requirements 482
Gasoline additives 483
Lubricants 479
Premium unleaded gasoline 482
Rims and tires 471
Tires, Mixed size 475
Tires, Same size 473
Tires, Spare wheel sizes 476
Vehicle dimensions 478
Weights 478
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 480, 486
Tele Aid 29, 289, 492
Call priority 294
Emergency calls 290
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 293
Initiating an
emergency call manually 291
Messages in display 409
Remote door unlock 295

511 Index
Vehicle loading
Instructions 277, 333
Load limit 333
Terminology 355
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 357
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 296
Vehicle status message memory 146
Vehicle status messages 383
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 139
Vehicle tool kit 413
Vehicle washing 366
VIN 468, 492W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 271
Warning sounds
Parking brake 51
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 271, 272
Seat belt telltale 71
Warranty coverage 10, 467
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 480
Washing the vehicle 366
Wear pattern, Tires 358
Weights, Vehicle 478
Wheel
Bolts 418
Change 447
Collapsible wheel chock 416
Removing 449
Spare 416
Tightening torque 451
Wrench 448
Wheels, Sizes 473
Wheels, Tires and 330
Wind screen 263, 492Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 55, 370
Defogging 192, 202
Windshield washer fluid 329, 486
Message in display 412
Mixing ratio 486
Refilling 329
Reservoir level 480
Wiping 55
Windshield washer system 480, 486
Windshield wipers 53
Cleaning wiper blades 370
Replacing wiper blades 444
Winter driving 359
Block heater (Canada only) 360
Snow chains 360
Tires 359
Winter driving instructions 313
Winter tires 359
Wood trims, cleaning 372
X
Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps