coolant level MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET 2000 A208 Owner's Manual

Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
center console 221Practical hintsJump starting 263
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 221 First aid kit 238 Towing the vehicle 265
Roll bar warning lamp 221 Shelf below rear window 238 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking 268
Malfunction and warning messages in
the multifunction display 222Stowing things in the vehicle 238 Bulbs 269
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine
control unit) 223Luggage cover 238 Adjusting headlamp aim 274
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several
systems) 223Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment 240Changing batteries in the
electronic main key 277
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 224 Vehicle jack 241 Raising soft top manually 280
ABS-SYSTEM 225 Fuses 242 Antenna 287
BRAKE ASSIST 225 Hood 244 Manual release for fuel filler
BRAKE LINING WEAR 226 Checking engine oil level 246 flap 287
BRAKE FLUID 226 Automatic transmission fluid level 247 Trunk lamp 288
PARKING BRAKE 227 Coolant level 247 Replacing wiper blade insert 288
ENGINE FAN 227 Adding coolant 248
COOLANT (coolant level) 228
Windshield washer / headlamp clean.system
249
Vehicle care
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant
temperature) 229Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio 249Cleaning and care of the vehicle 292
LIGHTING SYSTEM 230 Wheels 250 Engine cleaning 293
LIGHT SENSOR 231 Tire replacement 250 Vehicle washing 293
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 231 Rotating wheels 251 Power washer 293
OIL TEMP. 232 Spare wheel 252 Plastic and rubber parts 293
ENGINE OIL LEVEL 232 Changing wheels 254 Tar stains 294
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic
stability program) 234Tire inflation pressure 259 Window cleaning 294
WASHER FLUID 235 Battery 261
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What you should know at the gas station
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index •Engine oil
Engine oil level check, see page110 and page246
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 (e.g. anticorrosion/
antifreeze), see page307.
• Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page305.
• Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside
the fuel filler flap. See page259 for further details.• Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see
page307.
•Bulbs
High and low beams: H7 (55 W),
low beam: Xenon (optional)
fog lamps: H1 (55 W),
turn signal lamps,
front 1156 NA (26.9/5 W/32/4 cp),
parking and standing lamps, front: H 6W (6 W),
side marker lamps, front: 5 W/4 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: 21 W/24 cp,
stop, tail, parking and side marker lamps: 21/4 W,
tail and parking lamp: 5 W/4 cp,
rear fog lamp, driver’s side: 21 W/32 cp,
backup lamps: 21 W/32 cp,
license plate lamps: 5 W/4 cp.
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Check regularly and before a long trip
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Check regularly and before a long trip 1Engine oil level
See “Engine oil level, checking” on page110and
page246.
2Coolant level
See “Coolant level” on page248.
3Brake fluid
See “Brake fluid” on page309.
4Windshield washer system
Headlamp cleaning system
For refilling reservoir see page249.
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
page269.
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Instrument cluster display
Malfunction and warning messages in the
multifunction display 222
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 216 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) 223
On-board diagnostic system DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) 223
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp 216 BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 224
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp 218 ABS-SYSTEM 225
Fuel reserve and fuel cap BRAKE ASSIST 225
placement warning 218 BRAKE LINING WEAR 226
Electronic stability program(ESP) — warning lamp 219 BRAKE FLUID 226
BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp
219 PARKING BRAKE 227
ABS malfunction indicator lamp
219 ENGINE FAN 227
Telescoping steering column – indicator lamp 220 COOLANT (coolant level) 228
Seat belt warning lamp 220 COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) 229
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the center console 221 LIGHTING SYSTEM 230
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 221 LIGHT SENSOR 231
Roll bar warning lamp 221 STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 231
OIL TEMP. 232
ENGINE OIL LEVEL 232
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability
program) 234
WASHER FLUID 235
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Malfunction and warning messages
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COOLANT (coolant level)
When this message appears while driving, the coolant
level has dropped below the required level. If no leaks
are noticeable and the engine temperature does not
increase, continue to drive to the nearest service station
and have coolant added to the coolant system.The low engine coolant level warning should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed
may cause serious engine damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Notes:
Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system. The
engine will overheat causing major engine damage.
Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving.
See page248for instructions on adding coolant.
Line 1 Line 2
COOLANT CHECK LEVEL!
Wa r n i n g !
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may
burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts.
You can be seriously burned. 2
C*
* C = Category, see page 222
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Practical hints
Changing wheels 254
First aid kit 238 Tire inflation pressure 259
Shelf below rear window 238 Battery 261
Stowing things in the vehicle 238 Jump starting 263
Luggage cover 238 Towing the vehicle 265
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment 240 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 268
Vehicle jack 241 Bulbs 269
Fuses 242 Adjusting headlamp aim 274
Hood 244 Changing batteries in the electronic main key 277
Checking engine oil level 246 Raising soft top manually 280
Automatic transmission fluid level 247 Antenna 287
Coolant level 247 Manual release for fuel filler flap 287
Adding coolant 248 Trunk lamp 288
Windshield washer / headlamp clean.system
249 Replacing wiper blade insert 288
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio 249
Wheels 250
Tire replacement 250
Rotating wheels 251
Spare wheel 252
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Engine compartment
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The transmission has a permanent fill of automatic
transmission fluid.
Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks and
changes are not required. For this reason the dipstick is
omitted.
If you notice f luid leaks or gear shifting malfunctions,
have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the
transmission fluid level.Coolant level
To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked
on level ground and the engine stopped.
Check coolant level only when coolant is cold.
The coolant level should reach the black top part of the
reservoir.
P20.30-2032-26
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
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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 anticorrosion/
antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper
level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage).
The water in the cooling system must meet minimum
requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal
drinking water. If your are not sure about the water
quality, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The
use of alum inum components in m otor 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: Mercedes-Benz
Anticorrosion/antifreeze agent.Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in
the hot southern regions), you should have the
anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The
coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring
your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for service.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity
Model Approx. freeze protection
-35°F
(-37°C)-49°F (
-45°C)
CLK 320 4.8 US qt
(4.5 l)5.3 US qt
(5.0 l)
CLK 430 5.9 US qt
(5.6 l)6.5 US qt
(6.1 l)
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Remote control ........................................................... 28
Changing wheels .......................................................... 254 Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .................... 216 Check regularly and before a long trip........................... 213 Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................... 110 Via oil dipstick ........................................................ 246
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................. 292 COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio ......... 170 Combination switch ....................................................... 115 Consumer information .................................................. 313 Control and operation of radio transmitters ................. 170 COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages.......................... 228
COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages .......................... 229
Coolant level
Adding ..................................................................... 248 Checking .................................................................. 247
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................. 84
Coolants 311
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantità 311
Cruise control .............................................................. 201 Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 149
D Deep water
Driving instructions ...........................................199
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages .....................223
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages .....................223
Display illumination................................................. 83 Doors....................................................................... 34 Drinking and driving...............................................193 Drive sensibly - save fuel ........................................ 192 Driving instructions ................................................192
Brakes ................................................................193 Pedals.................................................................193
Driving off..............................................................194
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