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586 OperationTires and wheelsBar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There 
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) 
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) 
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped 
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the 
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle 
has been sitting for at least 3 hours or 
driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). 
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment including the maximum 
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so 
equipped, air conditioning and additional 
optional equipment, but without passen-
gers and cargo.DOT (D
epartment o
f T
ransportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the 
tire meets requirements of the 
U.S. Department of Transportation.
GAWR (G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible 
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on 
each axle must never exceed the GAWR for 
the front and rear axle indicated on the 
certification label located on the driver’s 
door B-pillar.
GVW (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the 
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, 
installed accessories, passengers and 
cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue 
load. The GVW must never exceed the 
GVWR indicated on the certification label 
located on the driver’s door B-pillar.GVWR (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
This is the maximum permissible vehicle 
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of 
the vehicle including all options, passen-
gers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable, 
trailer tongue load). It is indicated on certi-
fication label located on the driver’s door 
B-pillar.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure. There are 
6.9 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 psi; another 
metric unit for air pressure is bars. There 
are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar.
Maximum load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and 
pounds that can be carried by the tire.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, 
total load limit and production options 
weight. 
     
        
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733 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective 
lubricants must match. Therefore only use 
products tested and approved by 
Mercedes-Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved 
Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or 
inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Center.
Warning!
G
Comply with all valid regulations with re-
spect to handling, storing and disposing of 
service fluids. Otherwise you could endan-
ger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil-
dren.
For health reasons, you should prevent 
service fluids from coming into direct 
contact with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a 
physician immediately.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
CL 550
CL 600
CL 63 AMG
CL 65 AMG
8.98 US qt. (8.5 l)
9.51 US qt. (9.0 l)
9.25 US qt. (8.75 l)
9.51 US qt. (9.0 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
CL 550
CL 600
CL 63 AMG
CL 65 AMG
10.36 US qt. (9.8 l)
8.14 US qt. (7.7 l)
9.25 US qt. (8.75 l)
9.2 US qt. (8.7 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid 
     
        
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734 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Rear axle
CL 550
1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
CL 600
1.69 US qt. (1.6 l)
CL 63 AMG
1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)
Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D
CL 65 AMG
1.69 US qt. (1.6 l)
Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D
ABC hydraulic system
All models
4.2 US qt. (4.0 l)
MB ABC Fluid
Power steering
CL 550
approx. 1.06 US qt. (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid
(Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)
1
1For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
CL 600
approx. 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)
CL 63 AMG
approx. 1.06 US qt. (1.0 l)
CL 65 AMG
approx. 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l) 
     
        
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735 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Front wheel hubs
All models
approx. 3.6 oz. (95 g) each
High-temperature roller bearing 
grease
Brake system
All models
approx. 0.53 US qt. (0.5 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4 Plus) 
Cooling system
CL 550
12.7 US qt. (12 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
CL 600
15.85 US qt. (15 l)
CL 63 AMG
11.31 US qt. (10.7 l)
CL 65 AMG
14.7 US qt. (13.9 l)
Low temperature cooling system 
CL 600
2.75 US qt. (2.6 l)
Fuel tank
All models
23.78 US gal (90.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91 
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
including a reserve of
CL 550, 
CL 600
2.9 US gal (11.0 l)
CL 63 AMG, 
CL 65 AMG
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Air conditioning system
All models
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG 
lubricant oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer
All models
approx. 6.87 US qt (6.5 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and 
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 741). 
     
        
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750 IndexETD 56
Safety guidelines 44
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) 260
Locator lighting (COMAND) 261
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 381
Auto-dimming on the driver’s 
side 383
Fold in automatically when locking 
(COMAND) 262
Lower mirror when reversing 
(COMAND) 262
Power folding 382
F
Favorite button 259
First aid kit 681
Flat tire 696
Jacking up the vehicle 697
Lowering the vehicle 701
Mounting the spare wheel 696
Preparing the vehicle 696
Floormats* 518Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 733
Brake fluid 735, 736
Capacities 733
Engine coolant 559, 735, 738
Engine oil 557, 733, 736
Power steering fluid 734
Windshield washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system 735, 741
Fog lamps
Messages in display 666
Replacing bulbs 689
Front air bags 46
Front lamps see headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 46
Messages in display 628
Front passenger front air bag off 
indicator lamp 51, 620
Fuel 551, 735, 737
Additives 738
Capacity, Fuel tank 735
Filling the tank 550
Fuel filler flap and cap 550
Fuel reserve warning lamp 31Gauge 31
Message in display 660
Premium unleaded gasoline 551, 
735, 737
Requirements, Octane rating 737
Fuel cap
Message in display 660
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 286
Since last reset 286
Fuel filler flap 550
Locking/Unlocking 550
Fuel tank
Capacity 735
Filler flap 550
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 733
Fuses 714
Fuse box in engine compartment 715
Fuse box in passenger 
compartment 716
Fuse boxes in dashboard 716
Replacing 714