oil MERCEDES-BENZ CL63AMG 2010 W216 Owner's Guide

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Warning!
If the 42 indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the front
passenger seat
even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger use
the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Driving systems Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X SolutionsABC Malfunctio
n Stop
Vehicle You have started driving although the vehicle level is still too
low.
The vehicle is being raised. The ABC message goes out after
a few seconds.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.
You may then drive off. ABC Malfunctio
n Stop
Vehicle The vehicle is losing oil.
The ABC message appears continuously.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Engage the electronic parking brake.
X Call Roadside Assistance.
or
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ABC Malfunctio
n Stop
Vehicle The ABC is malfunctioning.
The ABC message appears continuously.
X
Do not turn steering wheel too far to avoid damaging the
front fenders.
X Listen for scraping noises.
X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. ABC Malfunctio
n The capability of the ABC system is restricted. This can impair
handling.
X
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions# The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
R
alternator malfunctioning
R broken poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronic system
X Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so and check the poly-V-belt.
X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent
with reduced braking responsiveness. 4 Check
Engine
Oil at
Next
Refueling CL 550 4MATIC and CL 63 AMG only:
The engine oil level has dropped to approximately the
minimum level.
X
Check the engine oil level ( Y page 369) and add engine oil
as required (Y page 371).
X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
checked for possible leaks. 4 Check
Engine
Oil Level
(Add 1
quart)
(USA only)
Check
Engine
Oil Level
(Add 1
Liter)
(Canada
only) CL 600 and CL 65 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.
X
Add engine oil ( Y page 371) and check the engine oil level
(
Y page 369).
X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
checked for possible leaks. If the message
Check Engine
Oil at Next
Refueling (CL 550 4MATIC and CL 63 AMG
only) or Check Engine Oil Level (Add 1
quart) (Canada: 1 Liter) (CL 600 and CL
65 AMG) appears while the engine is running
and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the
minimum level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle
status message memory after you have
cleared it from the multifunction display.444
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no
obvious
oil
leaks, drive to the nearest service
station to refill your engine oil to the required
level.
For information on approved engine oils
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). !
Engine oil level warnings should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol
displayed could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions4 Engine
Oil Level
Cannot Be
Measured CL 600 and CL 65 AMG only:
The measuring system is malfunctioning.
X
Have the measuring system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. 4 Engine
Oil Level
Too High CL 600 and CL 65 AMG only:
You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of
damaging the engine or the catalytic converter.
X
Have oil siphoned or drained off. Observe all legal
requirements with respect to its disposal. 4 Engine
Oil Level
Low Stop
Vehicle
Turn
Engine Off CL 600 and CL 65 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low. There is a danger of engine
damage.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Turn off the engine.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Add engine oil ( Y page 371) and check the engine oil level
(
Y page 369). C The fuel level is low.
X
Refuel at the next gas station. 8 Reserve
Fuel The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark.
X
Refuel at the next gas station. 7 Gas Cap
Loose A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The
fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may
be leaking.
X
Check the fuel cap ( Y page 367).
X If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap.
X If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt and
remove it.
X Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt :.
X Remove the remaining bolts.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the wheel
bolts and wheel hub threads.
X Remove the wheel.
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Warning!
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Make sure to
use the correct wheel bolts. G
Warning!
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts.
Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
fall off the jack. Wheel bolt
: must be used for light alloy
rims. Wheel bolt ; must be used for the
Minispare wheel. The wheel bolts for the
Minispare wheel are located in the trunk with
the Minispare wheel.
! Wheel bolts ; must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel. The use of
any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts ;
for the Minispare wheel will damage the
vehicle’s brakes. G
Warning!
Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.
X Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel
hub.
! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while
installing first wheel bolt. X
Guide the spare wheel onto the alignment
bolt and push it on.
X Insert the wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Install the last wheel bolt and tighten it
slightly. 468
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Spare wheel
! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation
pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim.
If the
tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure
given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.
i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires. All models
Rim
4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset
1.38 in (35 mm)
Minispare tire
56 T 155/70 R19 113M
Recommended tire inflation pressure
61 psi (4.2 bar)
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
For information on tested and approved
products, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA
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Warning!
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons
or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
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. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil
filter
CL 550 4MATIC 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Approved engine
oils
CL 600
CL 65 AMG 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
CL 63 AMG
57 9.9 US qt (9.35 l)
56
Must not be used with snow chains.
57 Engine with oil cooler. 490
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Model Capacity Fuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.
Automatic
transmission
CL 550 4MATIC 10.6 US qt (10.0 l) MB Automatic
Transmission Fluid
CL 600 7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
CL 63 AMG
58 9.25 US qt (8.75 l)
CL 65 AMG 9.2 US qt (8.7 l)
Rear axle
CL 550 4MATIC 1.9 US qt (1.8 l) Hypoid gear oil
(SAE 85W-90)
CL 600 1.7 US qt (1.6 l)
CL 63 AMG 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) Fuchs Titan
EG 5010 D
CL 65 AMG 1.7 US qt (1.6 l)
Hydraulic
system for
active body
control (ABC)
CL 600
CL 63 AMG
CL 65 AMG 4.2 US qt (4.0 l) MB ABC Fluid
Power steering
CL 550 4MATIC
CL 63 AMG approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power Steering
Fluid (Chevron
Texaco PSF 9109)
CL 600
CL 65 AMG approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
Brake system
All models 0.63 US qt (0.6 l) MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)
Cooling system
CL 550 4MATIC approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l) MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
Antifreeze
CL 600 approx. 15.9 US qt (15.0 l)
CL 63 AMG approx. 11.3 US qt (10.7 l)
CL 65 AMG approx. 14.7 US qt (13.9 l)
Low
temperature
cooling system
CL 600 approx. 2.8 US qt (2.6 l)
Fuel tank
All models 23.8 US gal (90.0 l) Premium unleaded
gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])
Fuel tank
reserve
CL 550 4MATIC
CL 600 approx. 2.9 US gal (11.0 l)
CL 63 AMG
CL 65 AMG approx. 3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
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Model Capacity Fuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.
Air
conditioning
system
All models — R134a refrigerant
and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)
Washer system
and headlamp
cleaning
system
All models 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
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(Y page 496)
Washer fluid mixing
ratio ( Y page 496) Approved engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in
our engines and durability for our
service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters required
for vehicles with the Maintenance System.
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil
filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Using engine oils and oil filters of a
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number. Model Engine,
type MB sheet
number
CL 550 4MATIC 273 229.5
CL 600 275 229.5
CL 63 AMG 156
229.5
60 CL 65 AMG 275 229.5
i
MB sheet numbers are printed on the
outside of oil containers.
59 Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze.
60 Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40 /SAE 5W-40

engine oils may be used.492
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Viscosity grades for engine oils
Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
Engine oil additives
! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine. Damage or
malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty. Air conditioning refrigerant
R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning
system.
! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur. Brake fluid
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Warning!
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of
the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere.
Under extremely strenuous operating
conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system, thus
reducing the system’s efficiency. Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance
Booklet for replacement interval.
Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz
is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center will provide you with additional
information. Premium unleaded gasoline
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Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your
health.
! To maintain the engine’s durability and
performance, premium unleaded gasoline
must be used.
If premium unleaded gasoline is not
available and low octane gasoline is used,
follow these precautions:
R Have the fuel tank only partially filled
with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up
with premium unleaded gasoline as soon
as possible.
R Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
R Do not exceed an engine speed of
3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a
light load such as two persons and no
luggage.
R Do not exceed 2
/ 3 of maximum
accelerator pedal position if the vehicle Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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is fully loaded or operating in
mountainous terrain.
Fuel requirements
Only use premium unleaded gasoline. The
octane number
(posted at the pump) must be
91 min. It is an average of both the Research
Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane
Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is also
known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Reformulated gasolines (RFG) and/or
unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates
such as ethanol, TAME, ETBE, IPA, IBA, and
TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one
of these oxygenates to gasoline does not
exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%.
The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not
exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents.
Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not
allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10%
ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be
used.
These blends must also meet all other fuel
requirements, such as resistance to spark
knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc. Gasoline additives
A major concern among engine
manufacturers is carbon build-up caused by
gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only
the use of quality gasoline containing
additives that prevent the build-up of carbon
deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels
without such additives carbon deposits can
build up, especially on the intake valves and
in the combustion area, leading to engine
performance problems such as:
R Warm-up hesitation
R Unstable idle
R Knocking/pinging R
Misfire
R Power loss
In areas where carbon deposits may be
encountered due to lack of availability of
gasoline which contains these additives, the
use of Mercedes-Benz approved additives is
recommended.
Contact an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only) for a
listing of approved products. Follow
directions on the product label.
Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel.
This only results in unnecessary cost and may
be harmful to the engine operation.
! Damage or malfunction resulting from
poor fuel quality or from blending additional
fuel additives other than those tested and
approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz
vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty or by any pre-owned
or Extended Limited Warranties. Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
R Corrosion protection
R Freeze protection
R Boiling protection

(by increasing the boiling
point)
The cooling system was filled at the factory
with a coolant providing freeze protection to
approximately -35‡ (-37†) and corrosion
protection.
! Add premixed coolant solution only.
Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/
Antifreeze separately from each other,
could cause engine damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35‡
(-37†), the boiling point of the coolant in the
pressurized cooling system is reached at
approximately 266‡ (130†). 494
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The coolant solution must be used year round
to
provide
the necessary corrosion protection
and increase boil-over protection. Refer to
the Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used
determine the replacement interval. The
replacement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solution
or other Mercedes-Benz approved products
of equal specification are used to renew the
coolant concentration or bring it back up to
the proper level.
For information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of equal specification,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
To provide important corrosion protection,
the solution must be at least 50%
anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to
freeze protection to approximately -35‡
[-37†]).
If you use a solution that is more than 55%
anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection
to approximately -49‡ [-45†]), the engine
temperature will increase due to the lower
heat transfer capability of the solution.
Therefore, do not use more than this amount
of anticorrosion/antifreeze.
If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to
bring it up to the proper level (have cooling
system checked for signs of leakage). Please
make sure the mixture is in accordance with
label instructions.
The water in the cooling system must meet
minimum requirements, which are usually
satisfied by normal drinking water.
If you are not sure about the water quality,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum
parts. The use of aluminum components in
motor vehicle engines necessitates that
anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in
such engines be specifically formulated to
protect the aluminum parts. Failure to use
such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will
result
in

a significantly shortened service life.
Therefore, the following product is strongly
recommended for use in your vehicle:
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.
Before the start of the winter season (or once
a year in hot southern regions), you should
have the anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration checked.
The coolant is also regularly checked each
time you bring your vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for service. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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