automatic transmission fluid MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2005 C215 Owner's Manual
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279 Operation
Engine compartment
CL 65 AMG1Filler cap
Unscrew filler cap 1 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.
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
page 411) and
(
page 413).
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.
Active Body Control (ABC) fluid level
Regular fluid level check is not required. If
you notice fluid leaks or malfunction mes-
sages in the multifunction display, have an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check
the ABC system.Coolant level
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze.
When checking the coolant level,
the vehicle must be parked on level
ground, and
the engine must be cool.
!Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the en-
gine and catalytic converter not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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411 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore use only
brands tested and approved by us.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600
CL 65 AMG
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
11.0 US qt (10.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600
CL 65 AMG
9.1 US qt (8.6 l)
9.1 US qt (8.6 l)
8.2 US qt (7.7 l)
8.2 US qt (7.7 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
CL 500
CL 55 AMG CL 600
CL 65 AMG
1.7 US qt (1.6 l)
2.1 US qt (2.0 l)
2.1 US qt (2.0 l)
2.1 US qt (2.0 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Hydraulic system for ABC
approx. 4.2 US qt (4.0 l)
MB Hydraulic fluid
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.5 oz (100 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.7 US qt (0.7 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
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426 Index
Seat height 38
Seat in the lumbar region 118
Seat in the shoulder region 117
Seats 37
Steering column height 42
Steering column in or out 42
Steering column up or down 42
Steering wheel 42
Air bags 63
Air conditioner (cooling)
Turning off 194
Air pressure 309
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 190
Activating 190
Deactivating 191
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 196
Air volume
Adjusting 189Air bag off indicator lamp 334
Air bags
BabySmartTM air bag deactivation
system 419
BabySmartTM deactivation
system 74
Children 64
Front 67
Passenger 67
Safety guidelines 66
Side impact 67
Window curtain 68
Alarm
Audible 79, 87
Canceling 87
Visual 85
Alarm system
Anti-theft 85
Anti-theft alarm system indicator
lamp 27
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 365,
384, 419
Antiglare
Automatic 178Antilock Brake System (ABS) 419
Antilock Brake System see ABS 25
Anti-theft alarm system
Activating 86
Canceling alarm 87
Deactivating 86
Anti-theft systems 85
Anti-theft alarm system 85
Anti-theft alarm system indicator
lamp 27
Immobilizer 85
Tow-away alarm 87
Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 233,
234
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 233
Ashtray 238
Aspect ratio 309
At the gas station 270
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 279
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427 Index
AUDIO menu 141
Selecting CD track 143
Selecting MP3-CD track 143
Selecting radio station 142
Selecting satellite radio* station 142
Audio system
CD mode 144
Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 178
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 161
Automatic climate control 184
Air recirculation mode 190
Defrosting 190
Rear window defroster 193
Setting the temperature 187
Automatic headlamp mode 126
Automatic lighting control
Activating 130
Deactivating 131
Automatic locking when driving 110
Automatic shift program
Automatic transmission 171Automatic transmission 165
Accelerator position 172
Automatic shift program 171
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 177
Fluid level 279
Gear ranges 168
Gear selector lever position 165, 169
Gear shifting malfunctions 177
Kickdown 172
Kickdown, manual shift program CL 55
AMG and CL 65 AMG 176
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG 175
Manual shifting 167
One-touch gearshifting 167
Starting the engine 48
Steering wheel gearshift control CL 55
AMG and CL 65 AMG 173
Transmission fluid 279
Auxiliary fuse box 395B
BabySmartTM
Air bag deactivation system 74
Compatible child seats 74, 419
Self-test 74
BabySmartTM air bag deactivation
system 419
Backrest supports
Lumbar region 118
Shoulder region 117
Backup lamps 374, 378
Bulbs 374
Bar 309
BAS 81, 419
Messages in display 339
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 93
Replacing 371
Battery discharged
Jump starting 389
Battery, SmartKey
Checking the batteries 93
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440 IndexManual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL
65 AMG
Activating 175
Automatic transmission 175
Deactivating 177
Massage function 118
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 190
Maximum inflation pressure 310
Maximum load rating 310
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310
Mechanical key 367
Memory function 122, 422
Recalling positions from
memory 123
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 123
Storing key dependent settings 123
Menus 138
AUDIO 141
Distronic* 149, 211
In control system 139, 140NAVI 148
Settings menu 153
Standard display 141
Submenus 138
TEL* 146
Trip computer 150
Vehicle status message memory 152
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 156
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 179
Adjusting 43
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 178
Exterior rear view mirror 43
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 164
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 164
Interior rear view mirror 43
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 123MON (Motor Octane Number) 271, 422
MP3-CD operation
Selecting tracks 143
Mph or km/h in speedometer 156
Multicontour backrest* 117
Multifunction display 136, 422
Selecting language 157
Standard display 140
Multifunction display messages
ABC 337
ABS 338
BAS 339
Brake fluid 343
Brake pads 343
Check engine 328, 329
Coolant 345
Coolant level 344
Distronic* 339
Doors 347
Engine 328, 329