2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA recommended oil

Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .1 06
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 211
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 106
Paddle shifters ............................... 164
Steering wheel paddle shifters ....... .1 64
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 224
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 274
Armrest (under) ............................ .2 74
Center console .............................. 273
Center console (rear) ..................... 274
Cup holders ................................... 278
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .2 73
Glove box ....................................... 273
Important safety information ......... 273
Map pockets .................................. 275
Stowage net ................................... 275
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 274
Stowage net ....................................... 275
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 277
Summer tires ..................................... 330
Sun visor ............................................ 279
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 191
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 190
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 141
T
Tachometer ........................................ 211
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 241
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31 Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 365
Information .................................... 362
Tires/wheels ................................. 355
Vehicle data ................................... 371
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 218
Display message ............................ 256
Introduction ................................... 218
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Number from the phone book ........ 218
Redialing ........................................ 219
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 218
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 211
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Outside temperature ...................... 211
Setting (climate control) ................ 137
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 223
Through-loading feature ................... 275
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 224
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 336
Checking manually ........................ 335
Display message ............................ 250
Maximum ....................................... 334
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 314
Notes ............................................. 333
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 314
Recommended ............................... 332
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 335
Restarting ...................................... 336
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 338
Function/notes ............................. 336
General notes ................................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 336
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 339
Restarting ...................................... 338 Index 17

Power washers
G WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following: R
tires R
door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc. R
electrical components R
battery R
connectors R
lights R
seals R
trim R
ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
! Edition 1 special model: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.
Maintain a distance of at least 70 cm
between the foil-wrapped parts of the vehi-
cle and the nozzle of the high pressure
cleaner.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufac-
turer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle. Cleaning the paintwork
! Do not affix: R
stickers R
films R
magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. X
Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard. X
Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. X
Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards. X
Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid. X
Use tar remover to remove tar stains. X
Use silicone remover to remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
This is the case approximately every three to
five months, depending on the climate con-
ditions and the care product used.
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if
the paint has become dull, the paint cleaner
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz should be used.
Do not use these care products in the sun or
on the hood while the hood is hot. X
Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB
Touch-Up Stick, to repair slight damage to
the paintwork quickly and provisionally. Care 303
Maintenance and care Z

come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-
ces: R
stickers R
films R
scented oil bottles or similar items
You can otherwise damage the plastic.
! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent
or sunscreen to come into contact with the
plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality
look of the surfaces. X
Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth. X
Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change color temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or
selector lever X
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-
ments
! Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol-
ishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of
damaging the surface.
! Do not use chrome polish on trim pieces.
The trim pieces have a chrome look but are
mostly made of anodized aluminum and
can lose their shine if chrome polish is
used. Use a damp, lint-free cloth instead
when cleaning the trim pieces.
If the chrome-plated trim pieces are very
dirty, you can use a chrome polish. If you are unsure as to whether the trim pieces
are chrome-plated or not, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X
Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with
a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber
cloth. X
Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers General notes
! Do not use a microfiber cloth to clean
covers made out of real leather, artificial
leather or DINAMICA. If used often, these
can damage the cover.
Note that regular care is essential to ensure
that the appearance and comfort of the cov-
ers is retained over time.
Genuine leather seat covers
! To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the following cleaning
instructions: R
Clean genuine leather covers carefully
with a damp cloth and then wipe the cov-
ers down with a dry cloth. R
Make sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise
become rough and cracked. R
Only use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Leather is a natural product.
It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for
example: R
differences in the texture R
marks caused by growth and injury R
slight nuances of color
These are characteristics of leather and not
material defects. Care 307
Maintenance and care Z

Model Capacity
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehi-
cles 5.8 US qt (5.5 l)
All other mod els
5.9 US qt (5.6 l)
Additives
! Do no t use any additive s in th e engin e oil.
This could damag e th e engine.
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosit y describe s th e flo w characteristics
of a fluid . If an engin e oil has a high viscosity,
this mean s that it is thick ; a low viscosit y
mean s that it is thin.
Selec t an engin e oil wit h an SA E classification
(viscosity) suitable for th e prevailing outside
temperatures . The table shows you whic h
SA E classification s are to be used. The low-
temperature characteristics of engin e oils
can deteriorat e significantly, e.g. as a result
of aging, soo t and fuel deposits. It is therefor e
strongly recommended that you carry out reg -
ular oil changes usin g an approve d engin e oil
wit h th e appropriat e SA E classification .
Brake fluid
G WARNIN G
The brak e fluid constantl y absorbs moisture
from th e air. This lower s th e boiling poin t of
th e brak e fluid . If th e boiling poin t of th e brak e
fluid is to o low, vapo r pockets may for m in th e
brak e system when th e brakes are applie d hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a ris k of an accident.
You should hav e th e brak e fluid renewed at
th e specifie d intervals.
When handlin g brak e fluid , observ e th e
important saf et y note s on servic e products
( Y
page 365).
The brak e fluid chang e intervals can be foun d
in th e Maintenance Booklet .
Only use brak e fluid approve d by Mercedes-
Benz in accordanc e wit h MB-Freigabe or MB -
Approval 331.0.
Information about approve d brak e fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on th e Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Coolant
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g.
on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.Service products and filling capacities 369
Technical data Z