2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63AMG automatic transmission fluid

327 Operation
Engine compartment
Adding engine oil
CLK 350 / CLK 550
1Filler cap
CLK 63 AMG
1Filler cap
Unscrew filler cap1 from filler neck.
Add engine oil as required. Be careful
not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.
Screw filler cap1 back on filler neck.
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(
page 489) and (page 491).
Transmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need
to be checked. If you notice transmission
fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions,
have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
check the automatic transmission.
!Only use approved engine oils and oil filters
required for vehicles with Maintenance System.
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil fil-
ters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Prod-
ucts pamphlet (USA only) in your vehicle
literature portfolio, or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of specification
other than those expressly required for the
Maintenance System, or changing of oil and oil
filter at change intervals longer than those called
for by the Maintenance System will result in
engine or emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off.
It could cause damage to the engine and emis-
sion control system not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

489 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
respect to handling, storing, and disposing
of service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct
contact with your skin and clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filterCLK 350
CLK 550
CLK 63 AMG8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
9.3 US qt (8.8 l)Approved engine oils
Automatic transmissionCLK 350
CLK 550
CLK 63 AMG9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
9.2 US qt (8.7 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axleCLK 350
CLK 550
CLK 63 AMG1.16 US qt (1.1 l)
1.27 US qt (1.2 l)
1.27 US qt (1.2 l)Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Fuchs Titan EG 5010D

498 Index
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 136
Automatic locking when driving 118
Automatic shift program 178
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 176
Automatic shift program 178
Emergency operation
(limp-home mode) 184
Gear ranges 177
Gear selector lever 51, 172
Gear selector lever control
one-touch gearshifting 179
Gear selector lever positions 174
Gear shifting malfunctions 184
Kickdown 176
Kickdown, manual shift program 184
Manual shift program
CLK 63 AMG 182
Program mode selector switch 178
Shifting procedure 173
Starting engine 51
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 180
Transmission fluid level 327
Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATFB
Backrest 281
Seat, Multicontour* 124
Seat, Power 42
Backup lamps
Messages in display 414
Replacing bulbs 443, 444
Bar 358
BAS 92
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 442
Checking battery condition 108
Battery, Vehicle 329, 464
Charging 466
Connecting 466
Disconnecting 465
Installing 466
Jump starting 467
Messages in display 403
Removing 465
Bead 358
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Block heater (Canada only) 363
Bolts, Spare wheel 426Brake fluid 491
Checking 322
Message in display 404
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 372
High mounted 444
Replacing bulbs 444, 448
Brake pads
Message in display 404
Brakes 310
High-performance brake system
(CLK 63 AMG only) 311
Warning lamp 380
Break-in period 308
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

503 Index
F
Filler cap, Engine oil 327
Filler neck, Engine oil 327
First aid kit 421
Flat tire 452
Jacking up the vehicle 459
Lowering the vehicle 462
Minispare wheel 425
Mounting the spare wheel 458
Preparing the vehicle 452
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 422
TIREFIT kit* 452
Floormats* 291
Fluids
Brake fluid 322, 491
Engine coolant 322, 494
Engine oil 322, 491
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 322, 496
Fog lamps 132, 444
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 444, 445, 448
Front air bags 70
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 65, 70
Messages in display 396–399Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp 31, 76, 390
Front seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Fuel 321, 489
Additives 493
Automatic transmission fluid 489
Brake fluid 490
Capacities 489
Capacities, Fuel tank 490
Engine coolant 490
Engine oil 489
Filling the tank 320
Fuel display 29
Fuel filler flap and cap 320
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 408
Fuel reserve warning lamp 385
Power steering fluid 490
Premium
unleaded gasoline 321, 490, 492
Requirements, Octane rating 492
Technical data 489
Fuel cap
Message in display 382Fuel consumption statistics
After start 167
Resetting 168
Since last reset 168
Fuel filler flap 320
Locking/unlocking 320
Opening 320
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29
Fuel tank
Capacity 490
Filler flap 320
Fuel, Premium
unleaded gasoline 321, 492
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 489
Fuses 472
Fuse box (main)
in passenger compartment 472
Fuse box
in engine compartment 473
Fuse box
in trunk 474
Replacing 472

508 Index
Mirrors
Adjusting 47
Antiglare position 185
Auto-dimming 186
Exterior rear view mirrors 47
Interior rear view mirror 47
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOE* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 463
MOExtended tires* 482
MON 321
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 230
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 141
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Selecting language 158
Symbol messages 403–420
Text messages 394–401Multifunction display messages 392
ABS 394
Battery 403
Brake fluid 404
Brake pads 404
Check engine 405
Coolant 405–407
Engine 405
Engine coolant 405–407
ESP
®394
Fog lamps 412
Front passenger
front air bag 396–399
Fuel cap 408
Gear selector lever 400
Headlamps 411–415
Key, SmartKey 411
KEYLESS-GO* 410
Lamps 413
Lamps, exterior 411–415
License plate lamp 413
Light sensor 411
Low tire pressure 419
Parking brake 404
Parking lamps 412
Roll bars 417Soft top 420
SRS 416
Steering gear oil 417
Tele Aid 418
Telephone* 418
Turn signals 412
Windshield washer fluid 420
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 142
Button operation 142
N
Navigation system* 153
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Net, Parcel 286
Neutral gear position,
Automatic transmission 172, 174
New vehicle break-in 308
Night security illumination 132
Normal occupant weight 359
Number, paintwork code 478
Number,
vehicle identification (VIN) 478, 479