2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG weight

384 Practical hintsFlat tireRemoving the wheel
1Alignment bolt
Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-
move.

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt1 supplied in the tool kit.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Remove the wheel.Mounting the new wheel

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.

Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.

Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.

Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
Lowering the vehicle

Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.

Remove the jack.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.
!To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.Warning!
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Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure you are using the correct wheel
bolts.
Warning!
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Use only genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel
bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.

397 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and Tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions and weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

410 Technical dataMain Dimensions and weightsMain DimensionsWeightsModel
CL 500
CL 55 AMG
CL 600
CL 65 AMG
Overall vehicle length
196.4 in (4989 mm)
196.4 in (4989 mm)
196.4 in (4989 mm)
196.4 in (4989 mm)
Overall vehicle width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
73.1 in (1857 mm)
73.1 in (1857 mm)
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Overall vehicle height
55.4 in (1408 mm)
55.4 in (1408 mm)
55.4 in (1408 mm)
55.4 in (1408 mm)
Wheelbase
113.6 in (2885 mm)
113.6 in (2885 mm)
113.6 in (2885 mm)
113.6 in (2885 mm)
Track, front
62.1 in (1577 mm)
62.2 in (1581 mm)
62.1 in (1577 mm)
62.2 in (1581 mm)
Track, rear
62.1 in (1578 mm)
62.2 in (1582 mm)
62.1 in (1578 mm))
62.2 in (1582 mm)
Roof load max.
220 lbs (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lbs (100 kg)

425 Index
A
ABC 220, 419
Messages in display 337
Setting vehicle level 221
ABS 25, 80, 419
Malfunction indicator lamp 326
Messages in display 338
Warning lamp 326
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 172
Accessory weight 309
Accident
In case of 56
Activating
Air conditioner (cooling) 194
Air recirculation mode 190
Anti-theft alarm system 86
Central locking (control system) 161
Charcoal filter 192
Distance warning function* 217
Distronic* 213Easy-entry/exit feature 163
ESP 84
Exterior lamps 126
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 179
Front and rear fog lamp 126, 128
Hazard warning flasher 130
Headlamps 52
High beams 129
Ignition 34
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button 36
Immobilizer 59, 85
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid 162
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG 175
Rear window defroster 193
Residual heat 194
Seat heater 119, 120
Seat ventilation* 121
Tow-away alarm 87
Windshield wipers 54Adding
Coolant 280
Engine oil 278
Additional turn signals 374
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 196
Adjusting 37
Air distribution 188
Air volume 189
Backrest tilt 38
Exterior rear view mirror 43
Folding forward front seat
backrests 40
Head restraint height 39
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 133
Interior rear view mirror 43
Lumbar support 117
Mirrors 43
Multicontour backrest* 117
Seat cushion depth 38, 117
Seat cushion tilt 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38

431 Index
Courtesy lighting 132
Cruise control 205, 420
Canceling 206
Driving downhill 206
Driving uphill 206
Fine adjustment 207
Lever 212
Setting current speed 206
Setting to last stored speed ("Resume"
function) 207
Cruise control lever 205
Cup holder
Cleaning 322
Closing 237
In front seat armrest 235
In rear seat armrest 237
Opening 237
Curb weight 309
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 419D
Daytime running lamp mode 127
Setting 158
Deactivating
Air conditioner (cooling) 194
Air recirculation mode 191
Alarm 86
Anti-theft alarm system 86
Automatic climate control 193
Central locking (control system) 161
Defrost 190
Distance warning function* 217
Distronic* 215
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 59
Engine with the key 59
ESP 83
Exterior lamps 126
Hazard warning flasher 130
Headlamps 59
Immobilizer 85Interior illumination delayed
switch-off 160
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid 162
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG 177
Rear window defroster 193
Residual heat 195
Seat heater 119, 120
Seat ventilation* 121
Tow-away alarm 87
Deceleration
With Distronic* 211
Deep water see Standing water 266
Defrosting 190
Delayed switch-off
Interior illumination 160
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 147
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 56
Digital clock 25

436 IndexGloves (vehicle tool kit) 365
Good visibility 178
GPS 242, 421
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 309
GVWR 310
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 252
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 322
Hazard warning flasher 129
Switching off 130
Switching on 130
Head restraints 114
Headlamp cleaning system 271Headlamps
Automatic control 126
Bi-Xenon 419
Cleaning 319
Cleaning system 178, 282, 418
Refilling washer fluid 282
Switching off 59
Switching on 52
Headliner
Cleaning 322
Heated steering wheel* 240
Height adjustment
Head restraints 39
Steering wheel 42
Height adjustments
Vehicle level 221
High beam 52
High beam flasher 129
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 352
Replacing bulbs 374
Switching on 129High mounted brake lamp 374
High-performance brake system (CL 65
AMG only) 261
Hood 273
Closing 274
Message in display 350
Opening 273
Hydroplaning 263
I
Identification labels
Certification label 400
Emission control information
label 400
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 400
VIN (vehicle identification
number) 400
Ignition 34, 36
Switching on 34
Immobilizer 85
Activating 85
Deactivating 85

440 IndexManual shift program CL 55 AMG and CL
65 AMG
Activating 175
Automatic transmission 175
Deactivating 177
Massage function 118
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 190
Maximum inflation pressure 310
Maximum load rating 310
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310
Mechanical key 367
Memory function 122, 422
Recalling positions from
memory 123
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 123
Storing key dependent settings 123
Menus 138
AUDIO 141
Distronic* 149, 211
In control system 139, 140NAVI 148
Settings menu 153
Standard display 141
Submenus 138
TEL* 146
Trip computer 150
Vehicle status message memory 152
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 156
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 179
Adjusting 43
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirror 178
Exterior rear view mirror 43
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 164
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 164
Interior rear view mirror 43
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 123MON (Motor Octane Number) 271, 422
MP3-CD operation
Selecting tracks 143
Mph or km/h in speedometer 156
Multicontour backrest* 117
Multifunction display 136, 422
Selecting language 157
Standard display 140
Multifunction display messages
ABC 337
ABS 338
BAS 339
Brake fluid 343
Brake pads 343
Check engine 328, 329
Coolant 345
Coolant level 344
Distronic* 339
Doors 347
Engine 328, 329

441 Index
Engine oil level 348
Entry position 350
Hood 350
Lamps 353
Parking brake 341
Selector lever 341
SmartKey 350
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 350
Tele Aid 356
TeleAid 356
Telephone* 356
Tires 358, ??–364
Trunk 357
Washer fluid 357
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 137,
422
Buttons 137
N
Navigation system
Operating 148
See separate COMAND operating in-
structionsNight security illumination 127
Normal occupant weight 310
Nubuck leather upholstery
Cleaning 323
O
Occupant distribution 310
Occupant safety 62
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 45
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH child seat mounts 77
Seat belts 45, 66
Oil
Adding 278
Consumption 274
Dipstick 274
Filler neck 278, 279
Viscosity 421Oil level
Checking 272
Oil level via control system
Checking 275
One-touch gearshifting 167
Canceling gear range limit 167
Downshifting 167
Upshifting 167
Opening
Ashtray 238
Cup holder 237
Doors from the inside 100
Fuel filler flap 270
Fuel filler flap manually 369
Glove box 232
Hood 273
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 202
Side windows 198
Storage compartment in the center
console 234
Storage compartments in the
armrest 234