oil level MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2002 C215 Owner's Manual

2 Contents
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 90
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 91
Airbags .............................................. 92
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................. 100
Infant and
child restraint systems ............. 102
Steering wheel adjustment .......... 105
Rear view mirrors .......................... 106
Rear view mirror,
automatic antiglare ................... 106
Memory function ............................111
Key dependent
memory settings ........................113
Instrument cluster ..........................114
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ............... 120
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu ............................ 124Audio systems ................................ 126
Radio ............................................ 126
CD player .................................... 127
Cassette player ........................... 128
Telephone ....................................... 129
Telephone book .......................... 129
Redialing ...................................... 131
Incoming call ...............................133
Navigation system ..........................134
Distronic (DTR) ...............................135
Trip computer .................................136
Malfunction/warning
message memory ......................138
Individual settings ........................ 140
Setting the audio volume ............. 149
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................150
Tire inflation pressure
monitor ........................................153
Engine oil level indicator ..............157
Engine oil consumption ................158
Exterior lamp switch ......................159
Headlamp mode ..............................160
Night security illumination ..........162Headlamp cleaning system .......... 163
Combination switch ...................... 164
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 167
Automatic climate control ............ 168
Display and controls .................. 170
Dust filter .................................... 172
Automatic maximum
cooling ......................................... 172
Basic setting ............................... 173
Special settings .......................... 174
Air recirculation ......................... 176
Activated charcoal filter ............ 177
Economy mode ........................... 178
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 179
Switching the
automatic climate control
on and off .................................... 180
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation .......... 180
Rear window defroster .................. 181
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................ 182
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4 Contents
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator
lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................296
On-board
diagnostic system .......................296
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................296
Brake warning lamp ..................298
Supplemental
restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................299
Fuel reserve warning .................299
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................300
Electronic stabilityprogram
(ESP) — warning lamp ............... 301
Distronic (DTR) —
warning lamp .............................. 301
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp ..............................302
Malfunction and indicator
lamp in the center console ......302
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....302Malfunction and
warning messages in the
multifunction display .............. 303
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ................. 304
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ....................... 304
BATTERY /ALTERNATOR ......... 305
ENTRY POSITION ...................... 306
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 306
BRAKE PAD WEAR .................... 307
BRAKE FLUID ............................ 307
PARKING BRAKE ....................... 308
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 308
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) . 309
COOLANT (coolant level) .......... 310
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) ................ 311
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................312
LAMP SENSOR ............................ 314
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ................... 314
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ........ 315
CRUISE CONTROL ...................... 315ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
(ABC) ............................................ 316
TIRE PRESSURE ......................... 318
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................320
SEAT BACKREST ........................ 321
KEY ...............................................322
DOOR ...........................................322
HOOD ...........................................323
TELE AID .....................................323
WASHER FLUID .........................326
DISTRONIC (DTR) ......................327
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................330
Fuses ................................................ 331
Shelf below rear window ..............333
Hood .................................................334
Checking engine oil level .............337
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................338
Active body control
(ABC) fluid level ........................338
Coolant level ...................................339
Adding coolant ...........................339
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27 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ............... 120
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu ............................ 124
Audio systems ................................ 126
Radio ............................................ 126
CD player ..................................... 127
Cassette player ........................... 128
Telephone ........................................ 129
Telephone book .......................... 129
Redialing ..................................... 131
Incoming call .............................. 133
Navigation system .......................... 134
Distronic (DTR) ............................... 135
Trip computer ................................. 136
Malfunction/warning
message memory ...................... 138
Individual settings ......................... 140
Setting the audio volume .............. 149
Flexible service system (FSS) ...... 150
Tire inflation pressure
monitor ....................................... 153
Engine oil level indicator .............. 157
Engine oil consumption ................ 158Exterior lamp switch ......................159
Headlamp mode ..............................160
Night security illumination ..........162
Headlamp cleaning system ...........163
Combination switch .......................164
Hazard warning flasher
switch ..........................................167
Automatic climate control .............168
Display and controls ................. 170
Dust filter .................................... 172
Automatic maximum
cooling ......................................... 172
Basic setting ............................... 173
Special settings ........................... 174
Air recirculation ......................... 176
Activated charcoal filter ........... 177
Economy mode ........................... 178
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 179
Switching the
automatic climate control
on and off .....................................180
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ...........180Rear window defroster .................. 181
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................ 182
Power windows ............................... 183
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 186
Interior lighting ............................. 189
Rear window sunshade ................. 191
Sun visors ....................................... 192
Vanity mirrors ................................ 192
Interior ............................................ 193
Storage compartments and
armrests ..................................... 193
Glove box ..................................... 194
Coat hooks ...................................... 198
Cup holder ...................................... 199
Ashtrays ..........................................202
Lighter .............................................204
Parcel net in trunk ........................205
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................206
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell ..........206
Telephone, general ........................207
Garage door opener .......................208
Infrared reflecting windshield .... 212
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121 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call
up, control and set the following systems in the
multifunction display:
1Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 119 and
page 124
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 150
Tire inflation pressure monitor, see page 153
Engine oil level indicator, see page 157
2Audio systems, see page 126
Radio, see page 126
CD player, see page 127
Cassette player, see page 128
3Telephone, see page 1294Navigation system, see page 134
5Distronic (DTR), see page 259
6Trip computer, see page 136
After start
After reset
Range
7Malfunction message memory, see page 138
8Individual settings, see page 140
9Malfunction messages are stored in memory (7),
see page 138.
Press theè orÿ button repeatedly until the
required system is displayed.
The display advances by one system each time the
button is pressed.
You may call up additional displays within some of these
categories by pressing thej or kbutton.
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125 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Trip odometer and main odometer
See page 119 for instructions on resetting the trip
odometer.
2FSS (Flexible service system), see page 150
3Tire inflation pressure monitor, see page 153
4Engine oil level indicator, see page 157
5Ve h i c l e s p e e dPressè or ÿbutton repeatedly until the trip and
main odometer display (1) appears.
Press thej or kbutton repeatedly until the
required display (2, 3, 4, 5, 1) appears.
Pressing theè or ÿbutton displays the next or
previous system.
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151 Flexible service system
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index The service indicator disappears automatically after
30 seconds or if button Jon the instrument cluster
is pressed.
Calling up service indicator manually:
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by
pressing buttonè orÿ on the multifunction
steering wheel until the display appears. See page 124.
Press buttonj ork until the FSS indicator
appears.
The next or previous system is displayed by pressing
buttonè orÿ.
Important!
The FSS indicator is not an engine oil level indicator.
See page 157 for engine oil level indicator.Note:
When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more
days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such
days not counted by the FSS can be added by your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The interval between services is determined by the type
of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example,
driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined
wi t h short di stan ce d r ivi ng in which the e ngin e d oes not
reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval
between services.
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157 Engine oil level indicator
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Engine oil level indicator
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping
the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan.
The message “OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD” (perform
service [engine oil level check] on time) will be
displayed if the required waiting period has not been
observed after stopping the engine:
•with engine at operational temperature
approximately 5 minutes.•with engine not at operational temperature up to
approximately 30 minutes.
The engine oil level check can be repeated after a short
time.
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2.
To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press
buttonè orÿ on the multifunction steering
wheel until the display appears. See page 124.
Press buttonj ork on the multifunction
steering wheel repeatedly until the “CORRECT
MEASUREMENT ONLY – IF VEHICLE LEVEL” engine oil
level indicator appears. This indicator is only a
reminder. Measurement can be cancelled by pressing
buttonj ork if the vehicle is not parked on level
ground. An incorrect reading will be recorded if you do
not cancel the measurement. Move the vehicle to level
ground and measure again.
The electronic key in starter switch is not in position 2 if
the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – IGNITION ON PLEASE”
message appears.
The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – MEASUREMENT IN
PROCESS” message is displayed after approximately
3seconds.
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158 Engine oil level indicator
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
One of the following messages will subseq uently appear
on the indicator:
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – O.K.”
No oil needs to be added.
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.0 QUART”
(Canada: 1.0 L)
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.5 QUART”
(Canada: 1.5 L)
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 2.0 QUART”
(Canada: 2.0 L)
See “Checking engine oil level”, on page 337 for
instructions on adding engine oil.
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – REDUCE OIL LEVEL”
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could
cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The “MEASURING NOT POSSIBLE!” message will be
displayed if a proper oil level check cannot be
performed. The engine oil level check can be repeated
after a short while.CL 500 and CL 55 AMG only:
Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick, if it
cannot be completed via the multifunction display.
See “Checking engine oil level”, page 337.
In this case we recommend that you have the system
checked at a Mercedes-Benz Center.
Notes:
See malfunction and warning messages on page 303
and page 320 if an engine oil level indicator appears on
the multifunction display when the engine is running.
The engine oil level cannot be checked while the engine
is running. The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – NOT WHEN
ENGINE ON” message will appear.
Engine oil consumption
Engine oil consumption checks should only be made
after the break-in period. During the break-in period,
higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal.
Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in
increased consumption.
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292 What you should know at the gas station
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate, see
page 296 for notes on the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp.
Fuel tank capacity approx. 23.2 US gal (88.0 l).
This includes approx. 2.9 US gal (11.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline:
CL 500, CL 55 AMG:
Posted Octane Index 91 (Average of 96 RON/86 MON).
CL 600:
Posted Octane Index 93 (Average of 98 RON/88 MON).Engine oil
Checking oil level, see instructions on pages 157
and 337.
CL 500 and CL 55 AMG only:
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking
level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality). For further information refer to page 339.
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294 Check regularly and before a long trip
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Check regularly and before a long trip 1Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system
For refilling reservoir see page 340.
2Coolant level,
see “Coolant level” on page 339
3Engine oil level,
see “Engine oil level, checking” on page 157
and 337
4Brake fluid,
see “Brake fluid” on page 401
Opening hood, see page 334.
Ve h i c l e l i g h t i n g : Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on
page 360.
Exterior lamp switch, see page 159.
P20.00-2057-26
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