check transmission fluid MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2007 C216 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2007, Model line: CL500, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2007 C216Pages: 723
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Contents
Operation......................................... 497
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 498
Driving instructions ............................ 499
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 499
Drinking and driving ..................... 499
Pedals .......................................... 499
Power assistance ......................... 499
Brakes .......................................... 500
Driving off..................................... 501
Parking ......................................... 502
Tires ............................................. 502
Hydroplaning ................................ 503
Tire traction .................................. 503
Tire speed rating .......................... 504
Winter driving instructions ........... 504
Standing water ............................. 505
Passenger compartment .............. 506
Driving abroad .............................. 506
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 506
Catalytic converter ....................... 507
Emission control........................... 507
Coolant temperature .................... 508At the gas station .............................. 509
Refueling ...................................... 509
Check regularly
and before a long trip ................... 511
Engine compartment ......................... 512
Hood ............................................ 512
Engine oil ..................................... 513
Transmission fluid level ................ 517
Active Body Control
(ABC) fluid level ............................ 517
Coolant level ................................ 518
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 519
Tires and wheels ................................ 520
Important guidelines .................... 520
Tire care and maintenance ........... 521
Direction of rotation ..................... 523
Loading the vehicle ...................... 523
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 528
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 530
Tire labeling.................................. 536
Load identification ....................... 540
DOT,
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 540
Maximum tire load ....................... 541Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 542
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) 542
Tire ply material ........................... 544
Tire and loading terminology ........ 544
Rotating tires ............................... 548
Winter driving .................................... 549
Winter tires .................................. 549
Snow chains................................. 550
Maintenance...................................... 551
Maintenance
service indicator message ........... 551
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display .............. 553
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 553
Vehicle care....................................... 554
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 554
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517 Operation
Engine compartment
Example illustration from CL 550
1Filler cap
Unscrew filler cap1 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, see the
“Technical data” section (
page 684) and
(
page 686).
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.
!Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off.
It will cause damage to the engine and emission
control system not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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712 Index
SRS 53
Indicator lamp 31, 575
Messages in display 626
Standing water, Driving through 505
Starter battery 657
Starter switch 336
Positions 336
Starting difficulties, Engine 380
Starting, Engine 378
Steering column 351
Steering wheel
Adjustment 351
Cleaning 563
Easy entry/exit feature 344
Heated steering wheel* 352
Power steering fluid 685
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 400
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 490
Storage compartments 469
Cup holder 473
Front armrest 470
Parcel net 471
Rear armrest 472
Storage compartment
in front armrest 470Storage tray/telephone*
compartment in front armrest 470
Under the front seats 471
Storing tires 522
Summer opening feature 376
Sun visors 476
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshades
Extending or retracting rear window
sunshade (COMAND) 242
Suspension tuning
Setting (ABC) 429
Symbols used
in this operator’s manual 19
System settings (COMAND)
Bluetooth
® settings 232
Display 227
Favorite button 231
Menu overview 227
Reset 234
Setting the system language 231
Time settings 227
Voice Control settings
(COMAND) 229T
Tachometer 403
Overspeed range 403
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 558
Messages in display 621
Tar stains 555
Tele Aid 482
Automatic Maintenance Call 490
Call priority 488
Emergency calls 483
Hands-free microphone 37
Information 487
Information button 485
Initiating an
emergency call manually 485
Messages in display 628
Remote door lock 489
Remote door unlock 489
Roadside Assistance 486
Roadside Assistance button 485
SOS button 485
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 490
System self-check 483