2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 rims

366 Technical dataRims and TiresSame size tires
CL 500
(except Sport Package* and except
Appearance Package*)
CL 600
(except Sport Package* and except
Appearance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
7½J x17 H2
8J x18 H2
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz CenterWheel offset
1.81 in (46 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245 / 45 R18 96Y
1
All season tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1
or
245 / 45 R18 96H M+S
1

367 Technical data
Rims and Tires
CL 500, CL 600
(Appearance Package*)
CL 500, CL 600
(Sport Package*)
CL 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
8J x18 H2
1
8J x18 H2
1
or
8½ J x18 EH2
2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 96Y
1
-
All season tires (radial-ply tires)
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1
or
245 / 45 R18 96H M+S
1
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1
or
245 / 45 R18 96H M+S
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center2Must not be used with snow chains

368 Technical dataRims and TiresMixed size tires
CL 500 and CL 600 (Sport Package*)
CL 55 AMG
Front axle
AMG light alloy rims
8½J x 18 EH2
1
1Must not be used with snow chains
8½J x 18 EH2
1
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
1
or
245 / 45 R18 96Y
1
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
1
Rear axle
AMG light alloy rims
9J x 18 EH2
1
9J x 18 EH2
1
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
265 / 40 R18 101Y XL
1
or
265/40 R18 97Y
1
265 / 40 R18 101Y XL
1

369 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Spare wheel
CL 500 (except Sport Package and ex-
cept Appearance Package*)
CL 600
CL 500 (Sport Package* and Appearance
Package*)
CL 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7½J x 17 H2
8J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
2.0 in (51 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245 / 45 R18 96Y
All season tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S
-

393 Index
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 75
Cigarette lighter 228
CL 55 AMG Kompressor
MANUAL shift program mode 164
Cleaning
Cup holder 289
Distronic* system sensor cover 287
Gear selector lever 289
Hard plastic trim items 289
Headlamps 170
Headliner and shelf below rear
window 289
Instrument cluster 289
Leather upholstery 290
Light alloy wheels 289
Nubuck leather upholstery 290
Parktronic* system sensor 287
Plastic and rubber parts 290
Seat belts 289
Steering wheel 289
Upholstery 290
Windows 288Windshield 51
Wiper blades 287
Wood trims 290
Clock 23
Closing
Cup holder 226
Glove box 221
Hood 261
Power window with
KEYLESS-GO* 189
Power window with SmartKey 188
Side windows 187, 188
Sliding/pop-up roof 191, 335
With SmartKey 193
Sliding/pop-up roof with
KEYLESS-GO* 194
Trunk 98
Windows 186
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 335
Cockpit 20, 383
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND) 384COMAND 384
COMAND see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 123
High beam flasher 49, 123
Turn signals 49
Windshield wipers 50
Consumer information 380
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 254
Control system 129, 384
AUDIO menu 134
Checking oil level 262
Convenience submenu 154
Display digital speedometer 134
Distronic* menu 142
Functions 131, 133
Instrument cluster submenu 148
Lighting submenu 149
Malfunction memory menu 144
Menus 132, 133
Multifunction display 129
Multifunction steering wheel 130

406 IndexResidual ventilation 183
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 386
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 69, 73
Rims and Tires 365
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid 234
Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 241
RON (Research Octane Number) 258,
387
Roof rack 219
Rotating wheels 279
Rubber parts
Cleaning 290
S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts 42
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 77
Saving current speed 196Screwdriver (vehicle tool kit) 329
Seat
Heating 113
Seat belt force limiter 68
Seat belts 66
Cleaning 289
Fastening 42
Proper use of 44, 67
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 296
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 111
Seat heater
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Seat ventilation*
Switching off 115
Switching on 115
Seats 107
Adjusting 34
Adjusting lumbar support 112
Adjusting shoulder support 111
Easy entry/exit feature 107
Massage function 112
Multicontour backrest* 111Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 220
Selector lever
Message in display 302
Position (automatic
transmission) 157
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 72
Tele Aid 231
Service
Calling up the service indicator 283
Major service (Service B) 282
Minor service (Service A) 282
Overdue 282
Types 282
When due 282
Service (maintenance) 282
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 282
Calling up 283
Clearing 282, 283
Service life (tires) 271
Service System see FSS 282

412 IndexVehicle battery 348
Vehicle care 284
Cup holder 289
Distronic* system sensor cover 287
Engine cleaning 286
Gear selector lever 289
Hard plastic trim items 289
Headlamps 286
Instrument cluster 289
Leather upholstery 290
Light alloy wheels 289
Nubuck leather upholstery 290
Ornamental moldings 286
Paintwork 285
Parktronic* system sensor 287
Plastic and rubber parts 290
Power washer 285
Seat belts 289
Side markers 286
Steering wheel 289
Tail lamps 286
Tar stains 285
Turn signals 286Upholstery 290
Vehicle washing 286
Window cleaning 288
Wiper blades 287
Wood trims 290
Vehicle level 211
Changing 212
Setting 212
Automatic 212
Manual 212
Vehicle lighting
Checking 259
Vehicle submenu
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid(Control system) 153
Vehicle tool kit 329
Alignment bolt 329
Fuse chart 329
Fuse extractor 329
Gloves 329
Screwdriver 329
Spare fuses 329Wheel bolt wrench with socket
wrench 329
Vehicle washing 286
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 387
Voice control system* 387
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 216
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 206
Distronic* 200
Drivers seat belts 66
Parking brake 48
Warranty coverage 361
Washing the vehicle 284
Wear pattern (tires) 279
Weights 371
Wheel bolt wrench with socket wrench
(vehicle tool kit) 329

413 Index
Wheel change
Tightening torque 347
Wheels
Rotating 279
Tires and wheels 270
Window curtain airbags 65
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 269
Replacing wiper blades 341
Washer fluid 269, 379
Windshield washer 258
Windshield washer fluid
Message in display 319
Refilling 269, 379
Wiping with 51
Windshield wipers 50, 170
Fast wiper speed 50
Intermittent wiping 50
Replacing wiper blades 341
Single wipe 51
Switching on 50
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 51Winter driving 280
Block heater (Canada only) 281
Snow chains 281
Tires 280
Transmission program mode 163,
164
Winter driving instructions 252
Winter tires 280
Wiper blades
Cleaning 287
Installing 342
Removing 341
Replacing 341
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 51
Interval 50
With windshield washer fluid 51
Wood trims
Cleaning 290X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 383