2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL65AMG fuel

707 Practical hints
Jump starting
Jump starting
If the starter battery is discharged, the en-
gine can be started with jumper cables and
the battery of another vehicle. Observe the
following:

Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.


Do not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.


Only use 12-volt battery to jump start
your vehicle. Jump starting with a high-
er voltage battery could damage the ve-
hicle’s electrical system, which will not
be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.


Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.


Always make sure that the jumper ca-
bles are not on or near pulleys, fans or
other parts that move when an engine
is started or running.
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Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and very explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
can result in it exploding, causing personal
injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
!
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
!
Jump starting should only be performed on
the starter battery installed in the engine com-
partment.
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a bat-
tery quick charge unit.
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful
starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated
failed starting attempts may damage the catalyt-
ic converter and may present a fire risk.
Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose
or missing insulation.
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any
other metal part while the other end is still at-
tached to a battery.

719 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions and weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

725 Technical data
Engine
Engine
Model
CL 550 (216.371)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equip-
ment.
CL 600 (216.376)
1
Engine
273
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
12
Bore
3.86 in (98.00 mm)
3.23 in (82.00 mm)
Stroke
3.56 in (90.50 mm)
3.43 in (87.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
333.3 cu in (5461 cm
3)
336.4 cu in (5513 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10.7:1
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
2
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
382 hp/6 000 rpm
(285 kW/6000 rpm)
510 hp/5 000 rpm
(380 kW/5000 rpm)
Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349
391 lb-ft/3000 rpm
(530 Nm/3 000 rpm)
612 lb-ft/1 800 - 3 500 rpm
(830 Nm/1800 - 3 500 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm
5750 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt
2404 mm
2370 mm

726 Technical dataEngineModel
CL 63 AMG (216.377)
1
CL 65 AMG (216.379)
1
Engine
156
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
12
Bore
4.02 in (102.20 mm)
3.25 in (82.60 mm)
Stroke
3.72 in (94.60 mm)
3.66 in (93.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
378.8 cu in (6 208 cm
3)
364.9 cu in (5 980 cm
3)
Compression ratio
11.3:1
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
1
1Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
518 hp/6 800 rpm
(386 kW/6 800 rpm)
603 hp/4 800 - 5 100 rpm
(450 kW/4 800 - 5 100 rpm)
Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349
465 lb-ft/5 200 rpm
(630 Nm/5 200 rpm)
738 lb-ft/2 000 - 4 000 rpm
(1 000 Nm/2 000 - 4 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
7 200 rpm
5950 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt
2 360 mm
2370 mm

727 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!
Only use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction with the
driving safety systems on your vehicle such as
ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially developed for
your vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the
following on the tire’s sidewall:


MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal equipment
tires
AMG vehicles only:
Does not apply to all approved tires on AMG
vehicles. For information on tested and
approved tires for AMG vehicles, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as


poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
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Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. A Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire inflation pressures is
located on the driver’s door B-pillar
(
page 564). Some vehicles may have supple-
mental tire inflation pressure information for
driving at high speeds (
page 570) or for vehi-
cle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle
condition (
page 577). If such information is
provided, it can be found on the tire inflation
pressure label located on the inside of the fuel
filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
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The following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
able as standard or optional factory equipment,
but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
uration on your vehicle (Appearance Package,
Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with
winter tires approved for your vehicle model may
also require the purchase of two or four wheel
rims of the recommended size for use with these
winter tires. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more information.

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.
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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

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)

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).