2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CL COUPE recommended oil

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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cialist workshop immediately, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X
Remove the following types of dirt immedi-
ately, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
Soak:
R
insect remains with insect remover
R bird droppings with water
and rinse off the treated surface after-
wards.
Remove:
R tree resin, oils, fuels and greases by rub-
bing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-
leum ether or lighter fluid.
R tar stains with tar remover
R wax with silicone remover
! Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. Otherwise, you could
damage the paintwork.
Cleaning the windows X
Clean the inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning
product approved and recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
! Clean the water drainage channels of the
windscreen and the rear window at regular
intervals. Under certain circumstances,
deposits such as leaves, petals and pollen
may prevent water from draining away
leading to corrosion damage.
Cleaning the wiper blades G
Risk of injury
Before cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, turn the key to position 0in the igni-
tion lock or press the Start/Stop button* until all indicator lamps have gone out in the instru-
ment cluster. The windscreen wipers could
otherwise move and cause injury.
! Only fold the windscreen wipers away
from the windscreen when vertical. Other-
wise, you will damage the bonnet.
! Do not clean the wiper blades too often,
as this will result in damage to the graphite
coating. This could cause wiper noise.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen.
X Clean the wiper blades carefully with a
damp cloth.
X Fold the wiper arms back again before
switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the headlamps X
Clean the plastic lenses of the headlamps
with a wet sponge and windscreen washer
fluid or cleaning cloths.
! Only use washer fluid or cleaning cloths
suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
washer fluid or cleaning cloths could
scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps. Care
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Cleaning the sensors*
X
Clean sensors :for the driving systems
with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
! If you clean the sensors using a high-pres-
sure cleaner or steam cleaner, observe the
manufacturer's information on maintaining
the correct distance between the vehicle
and the high-pressure cleaner.
Cleaning the reversing camera* X
Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean
camera lens :.
! Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the reversing camera with a high-
pressure cleaner. Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes Impurities combined with the effects of road
grit and corrosive environmental factors may
cause flash rust to form on the surface. Reg-
ular care of the exhaust tail pipes will ensure
that their original shine is restored.
!
Do not clean the exhaust tail pipes with
alkaline-based cleaning agents such as
wheel cleaner.
X Clean the exhaust tail pipes with a chrome
care product approved by Mercedes-Benz. Interior care
Cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard G
Risk of injury
Do not use cleaners and cockpit care sprays
containing solvents to clean the cockpit and
steering wheel boss. Cleaners containing sol-
vents cause the surface to become porous
and in the event of an airbag being triggered,
plastic parts that have become loose could
cause considerable injuries.
X Wipe the dashboard and steering wheel
boss with a damp, lint-free cloth (e.g. a
microfibre cloth) and cleaning agent.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the COMAND display X
Before cleaning the display, make sure that
it is switched off and has cooled down.
X Clean the display surface using a commer-
cially-available microfibre cloth and TFT/
LCD display cleaner.
X Dry the display surface using a dry micro-
fibre cloth.
! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
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Cleaning the plastic trim
!
Do not affix to plastic surfaces:
R stickers
R films
R scented oil bottles or similar items
You can otherwise damage the plastic.
! Ensure that cosmetics, insect repellent
and suntan lotion do not come into contact
with the vehicle's trim. This will protect the
vehicle's high-quality trim and help retain
its overall appearance.
X Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
cloth (e.g. a microfibre cloth).
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the wooden trim* and trim
strips X
Wipe the wooden trim and trim strips with
a damp, lint-free cloth (e.g. a microfibre
cloth).
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. 312
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if the recommended mixture ratio is
observed.
Brake fluid
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point. G
Risk of accident
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapour pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill). This would impair braking
efficiency.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two years
with a brake fluid that has been approved by
Mercedes-Benz and have this confirmed in
the Service Booklet.
i There is usually a notice in the engine
compartment to remind you when the next
brake fluid change is due. Vehicle data, CL 500
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
5065 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2139 mm
Vehicle height
1418 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm Vehicle weights
Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EC directive)
1995 kg
The unladen weight includes the driver
(68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment
increase the unladen weight and reduce the
maximum payload.
Maximum luggage
compartment load
100 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y page 396). Vehicle data, CL 500 4MATIC
Vehicle dimensions
Vehicle length
(ECE)
5065 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors 2139 mm
Vehicle height
1418 mm
Wheelbase
2955 mm400
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