coolant capacity MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2007 C216 Owner's Manual

545 Operation
Tires and wheels
Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi)
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa)
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least 3 hours or
driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
optional equipment, but without passen-
gers and cargo.DOT (Department of Transportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the
tire meets requirements of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
GAWR (G
ross Axle Weight Rating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on
each axle must never exceed the GAWR for
the front and rear axle indicated on the
certification label located on the driver’s
door B-pillar.
GVW (G
ross Vehicle Weight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel,
installed accessories, passengers and
cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue
load. The GVW must never exceed the
GVWR indicated on the certification label
located on the driver’s door B-pillar.GVWR (G
ross Vehicle Weight Rating)
This is the maximum permissible vehicle
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of
the vehicle including all options, passen-
gers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable,
trailer tongue load). It is indicated on certi-
fication label located on the driver’s door
B-pillar.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure. There are
6.9 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 psi; another
metric unit for air pressure is bars. There
are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar.
Maximum load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the tire.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
total load limit and production options
weight.

684 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or
inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!G
Comply with all valid regulations with re-
spect to handling, storing and disposing of
service fluids. Otherwise you could endan-
ger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil-
dren.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct
contact with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filterCL 550
CL 6008.98 US qt. (8.5 l)
8.45 US qt. (8.0 l)Approved engine oils
Automatic transmissionCL 550
CL 60010.36 US qt. (9.8 l)
8.14 US qt. (7.7 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axleCL 5501.27 US qt. (1.2 l)Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
CL 6002.11 US qt. (2.0 l)
ABC hydraulic systemAll models4.2 US qt. (4.0 l)MB ABC Fluid

685 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Power steeringCL 550approx. 1.06 US qt. (1.0 l)MB Power Steering Fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S or, depending on
vehicle production date,
Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)
1
1For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
CL 600approx. 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)
Front wheel hubsAll modelsapprox. 3.6 oz. (95 g) eachHigh-temperature roller bearing
grease
Brake systemAll modelsapprox. 0.53 US qt. (0.5 l)MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4 Plus)
Cooling systemCL 55012.15 US qt. (11.5 l)MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
CL 60013 US qt. (12.3 l)
Low temperature cooling systemCL 6002.75 US qt. (2.6 l)
Fuel tankAll models23.78 US gal (90.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
including a reserve ofAll models 2.9 US gal (11.0 l)
Air conditioning systemAll modelsR-134a refrigerant and special PAG
lubricant oil (never R-12)
Windshield washerAll models6.87 US qt (6.5 l)MB Windshield Washer Concentrate2
2Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 691).

701 Index
F
Favorite button 231
First aid kit 632
Flat tire 649
Jacking up the vehicle 650
Lowering the vehicle 654
Mounting the Minispare wheel 649
Preparing the vehicle 649
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats* 478
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 684
Brake fluid 685, 687
Capacities 684
Engine coolant 518, 685, 689
Engine oil 516, 684, 686
Power steering fluid 685
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system 685
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system 691
Fog lamps
Messages in display 619
Replacing bulbs 642
Front air bags 45Front lamps see headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 45
Messages in display 585
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 50, 578
FSS (Canada vehicles) 551
Fuel 510, 685, 687
Additives 688
Capacity, Fuel tank 685
Filling the tank 509
Fuel filler flap and cap 509
Fuel reserve warning lamp 31, 573
Gauge 31
Premium
unleaded gasoline 510, 685, 687
Requirements, Octane rating 688
Fuel cap
Message in display 613
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 260
Since last reset 260
Fuel filler flap 509
Locking/Unlocking 509Fuel tank
Capacity 685
Filler flap 509
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 684
Fuses 667
Fuse box
in engine compartment 668
Fuse box
in passenger compartment 669
Fuse boxes
in dashboard 669
Fuse chart
(vehicle tool kit) 632
Fuse extractor
(vehicle tool kit) 632
Replacing 667
Spare fuses
(vehicle tool kit) 632