2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CL COUPE check oil

Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .359
Emergency unlocking
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Engine
Running irregularl y.. . . . . . . . . . . .358
Starting problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Starting with KEYLESS GO . . . . . . .203
Starting with the key . . . . . . . . . . .202
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Engine diagnostics warning lamp ..3 54
Engine electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..394
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Checking the oil level (dipstick) . . .294
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Display message . . . . . . . . . .293, 347
Filler neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Temperature display (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .50
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . . .51
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . .50, 352, 353
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) . ..51
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND ).. . . . . . . . . .165
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . .189
Convenience settings . . . . . . . . . . .165
Folding in/out (automatically). . ..1 89
Folding in/out (electrically).. . . . .189
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Exterior view
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 F
Fault message see Display message . . . . . . . . . . .316
Favourites (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . ..163
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Flat tyre Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
MOExtended run-flat system . . . . .381
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .373
TIREFIT kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373
Floormat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Foglamps Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Frequencies Garage door opene r.. . . . . . . . . . .408
Front airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Front multicontour seat (COMAND) 173
Front-passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . ..40
Front-passenger seat Adjusting from the driver's seat . . .184
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) . . . . .216
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Fuel line
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Fuel tank
Defect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Function buttons (COMAND) . . . . . ..60
Fuse allocation chart . . . . . . . . . . ..389 Index
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Oil
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Oil level
Checking (dipstick) . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Checking (on-board computer) . . .293
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . ..213
AMG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
Assistance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Audio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Navi menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Telephone menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Trip menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Opening limiter for boot lid . . . . . ..168
Operating system see On-board computer . . . . . . . . .213
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) . . . .166
Outside temperature display . . . ..212
Override feature Rear side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48P
Paint code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Paintwork Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .253
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Sensor range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger sid e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
PARKTRONI C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
Parking brake
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .334
Electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . .205
Parking Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..254
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 Parking lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger sid e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) . . . . . .165
PARKTRONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .251
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Range of the sensors . . . . . . . . . . .250
Warning display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 350
Pause function COMAND (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
PCMCIA card
Operation (on-board computer) . . .219
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Permanent Speedtronic . . . . . . . . ..245
Petrol Minimum grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
see Fuel
Phone book
Calling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Creating an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Deleting an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Plastic trim
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Playback options . . . . . . . . . . . ..97, 103
Playback options (COMAND) . . . . . ..83
Power closing feature . . . . . . . . . . ..180
Power socket Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
Power window switch
see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE ®
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
Distronic Plus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
PRE-SAFE ®
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Programmable button . . . . . . . . . . ..163
Program selector button Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .210 Index
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Function
:
Trip
menu (Y page 215) ;
Navi
* menu (navigation details)
(Y page 217) =
Audio
menu (Y page 218) ?
AMG* menu (Y
page 220) A
Tel* menu (Y
page 222) B
Assistance
(Ypage 223) menu C
Service
menu (Ypage 225)
R Calls up display messages
(Y page 316)
R Restarts the tyre pressure loss
warning system (Y page 299) or
checks the tyre pressure electroni-
cally* (Y page 300)
R Calls up when a service is due
(Y page 307)
R Checks the engine oil level
(Y page 293) D
Settings
menu (Ypage 225) The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle. Trip menu
i Reset the trip meter or trip computer
(Y page 216).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel. Standard display X
Press and hold the %button until the
Trip menu with total distance :and trip
distance ;appear.
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset" The values in the
After starttrip meter are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the After resettrip meter are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset.
X Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu.
X Press 9or: to select After
start orAfter reset. "From start" trip computer (example)
:
Distance
; Time
= Average speed
? Average fuel consumption
The trip computer After Startis reset auto-
matically if: On-board computer
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X
Press the abutton.
X To activate or deactivate: pressa
again. Service menu
In the Service menu you can:
R call up display messages (Y page 316)
R reset the tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 299) or check the tyre pressure
electronically* (Y page 300)
R call up the service due date (Y page 307)
R check the engine oil level* (Y page 293)Settings menu
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
In the Settings menu you can:
R switch the daytime driving lights on/off
(Y page 225)
R activate/deactivate the Intelligent Light
System (Y page 225)
R set permanent SPEEDTRONIC
(Y page 245)
R show/hide the additional speedometer
(Y page 226)
R select the units for speed/distance
(Y page 226)
R activate/deactivate the radar sensor sys-
tem* (Y page 226)
Switching the daytime driving lights
on/off If you set the
Daytime driving lamps and
the light switch is set to $orc, the
side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps and
licence plate lighting are switched on auto-
matically when the engine is running. If you
turn the light switch to a different position,
the corresponding lights are switched on. If you switch off the daytime driving lights
while driving at night, make sure that the light
switch is set to
Lorc.
X Press the =or; button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press 9or: to select Daytime
driving lights.
X Press the abutton.
X To activate/deactivate: pressa
again.
Activating/deactivating the Intelligent
Light System Select
Intell. Light System to switch on
or switch off the following functions:
R motorway mode
R active light function
R cornering light function
R extended range foglamps
X Press the =or; button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press 9or: to select Intell.
Light System.
X Press the abutton.
X To activate/deactivate: pressa
again.
Tourist mode
If you drive in countries in which traffic drives
on the opposite side of the road to the country
where the vehicle is registered, oncoming
traffic may be dazzled by the asymmetrical
dipped-beam headlamps.
If tourist mode is activated, the multi-function
display shows the Intell. Light System
Inoperative display message in the
Intell. Light System function. Motorway
mode and the extended range foglamps are
deactivated.
Have tourist mode activated as near to the
border as possible before crossing into these
countries. The headlamps are switched to
symmetrical dipped beam. When symmetri- On-board computer
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X
Reach into the gap, pull bonnet catch han-
dle ;up and lift the bonnet.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the bonnet.
X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
i If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is
not properly engaged. Open it again and
close it with a little more force. Engine oil
Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes up to 0.8 l oil per 1,000 km. The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Checking the engine oil level When doing so:
R
the vehicle should be parked on level
ground.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least 30 minutes if the engine is not at
operating temperature (i.e. if you only start
the engine briefly).
Using the on-board computer*
i Only possible on the CL 600 and
CL 65 AMG. On the CL 500 and CL 63 AMG,
a dipstick is used to check the engine oil
level ( Ypage 294). X
Make sure that the key is in position
2(Y page 182) in the ignition lock.
X Press the ;or= button to select the
Service menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select
Engine oil level.
X Press the abutton.
The multi-function display shows the fol-
lowing message: Engine oil level
Measuring now Measurement correct
only if vehicle level
The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
multi-function display:
R Engine oil level OK
R Add 1.0 l engine oil when next
refuelling
R Add 1.5 l engine oil when next
refuelling
R Add 2.0 l engine oil when next
refuelling
X Top up the oil if necessary ( Ypage 294).
Other messages in the multi-function dis-
play
If the engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture and there is too much oil, you will see the
following message:
Eng. oil level
Reduce oil level
X Have excess oil siphoned off.
! There is a risk of damage to the engine or
the catalytic converter if there is excess oil
in the engine.
If the Turn on ignition to see engine
oil level message appears:
X Turn the key to position 2(Y page 182) in
the ignition lock.
You will see the following message if you did
not observe the required waiting period:
Waiting period for engine oil level
not observed Engine compa
rtment
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X
Repeat the measurement after about five
minutes if the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
X Repeat the measurement after about
30 minutes if the engine is not at normal
operating temperature (if the engine was
only started briefly).
The following message appears if the engine
is running:
Engine oil level Not when engine on
X Switch off the engine and wait for five
minutes if the engine is at normal operating
temperature, or for about 30 minutes if the
engine is not at normal operating temper-
ature (if you had started the engine only
briefly), before measuring.
i If you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the %button on the multi-func-
tion steering wheel.
Using the oil dipstick X
Pull oil dipstick :out of the oil dipstick
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :.
X Insert oil dipstick :into the oil dipstick
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
The oil level is correct if the level is between
the minimum mark =and maximum
mark ;.
X Top up the oil if necessary. Topping up the engine oil H
Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. Oil must not be allowed to escape into
the soil or waterways. You would otherwise be
damaging the environment. Example
X
Turn cap :anti-clockwise and remove.
X Top up with the amount of oil required .
i The difference in quantity between the
minimum mark and maximum mark is
approximately 2 litres.
! Do not add too much oil. If too much oil
is added and the oil level is above the max-
imum mark on the dipstick, the engine or
catalytic converter could be damaged.
Have excess oil siphoned off.
X Replace cap :on the filler neck and
tighten clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
For further information on engine oil, see . Coolant
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down. 294
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Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the control systems, such
as ABS or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten-
ded* (with run-flat characteristics)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres*
should only be used on wheels that have
been specifically approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
If you use other tyres, wheels or accesso-
ries Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any
responsibility for damage that may result.
Further information about tyres, wheels
and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption
may be adversely affected. In addition, the
wheels may come into contact with the
body or axle components when heavily loa-
ded or when driving with snow chains. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage. G
Risk of accident
Tyres, wheels or accessories which have not
been approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle or are not used as they should be, can
impair driving safety. As a result, you could
cause an accident. Before purchasing and
using them, enquire about their suitability,
legal stipulations and factory recommenda-
tions at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted, nor is the use of
spacer plates or brake dust shields. This inva-
lidates the General Operating Permit for the
vehicle.
Notes on selecting, fitting and replac-
ing tyres R
Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R After fitting new tyres, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 100 km as they
only reach their full performance after this
distance.
R Fit new tyres on the front wheels first if
tyres of the same size are required on the
front and rear wheels.
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. This also applies to
the spare wheel*.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
! Store tyres that are not being used in a
cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect
the tyres against oil, grease, petrol and die-
sel.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels
and tyres R
Regularly check the wheels and tyres of
your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctu- 296
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Á Night
View
Assist
Not in
Reverse
A condition for activating Night View Assist* has not been
met.
X
Shift the transmission to P,Nor D. Á Night
View
Assist
Lights on
or AUTO,
not in
Reverse
A condition for activating Night View Assist* has not been
met.
X
Turn the light switch to corL.
X Shift the transmission to P,Nor D. Á Night
View
Assist
only when
it is dark
You have attempted to activate Night View Assist* in the day-
time.
Night View Assist* can only be activated when it is dark.
4 Engine
oil level
Stop vehi‐
cle Turn
engine off There is insufficient oil in the engine. There is a risk of engine
damage.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the
engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Top up and check the engine oil level (Y page 293).4 Top up
with 1
litre of
engine
oil when
next refu‐
elling
The engine oil level is too low
38
.
X Check the engine oil level ( Ypage 293).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil.
X Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine oil needs
topping up more often than usual. 4 Engine
oil level
Reduce
oil level
You have added too much engine oil
38
. The engine or catalytic
converter may be damaged.
X Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the specified level.
Observe the legal requirements. 4 Engine
oil level
cannot be
measured
The measuring system is malfunctioning
38
.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 38
Only on certain vehicles. Display
messages
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