2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 wheel

386 Practical hintsBattery
The battery is located in the trunk under
the right hand wheel well cover panel.
1Battery cover
2Locking knob
Rotate and loosen locking button2
approx. one-half turn.

Remove battery cover1.
Warning!
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Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting,
you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.Warning!
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Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.
!Never loosen or detach battery termi-
nal clamps while the engine is running
or the SmartKey is in the starter switch.
Otherwise the alternator and other
electronic components could be se-
verely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for main-
tenance intervals or contact your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
further information.Warning!
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With a disconnected battery

you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch and
pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (
page 35) on the gear selector
lever will have no effect


the gear selector lever will remain
locked in positionP

391 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing the vehicle
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-
cle be transported with all wheels off the
ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel
lift/dolly equipment. This method is pref-
erable to other types of towing.When circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehi-
cle may be towed with all wheels on the
ground or front wheels raised only so far as
necessary to have the vehicle moved to a
safe location where the recommended
towing methods can be employed.
!Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip-
ment with SmartKey in starter switch
turned to position0.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Towing with sling-type equipment over
bumpy roads will damage radiator and
supports.
To prevent damage during transport,
do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(page 87) and the automatic central
locking (
page 162).
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
!If the vehicle is towed with the front
axle raised, the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position0
or1). Otherwise, the ESP will immedi-
ately be engaged and will apply the rear
wheel brakes.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, the selector lever must
be in positionN and the SmartKey
must be in starter switch position2.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground or the front axle raised,
the vehicle may be towed only for dis-
tances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a
speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).

392 Practical hintsTowing the vehicle
!
To be certain to avoid a possibility of
damage to the drive train, however, we
recommend the drive shaft be discon-
nected at the rear axle drive flange for
any towing beyond a short tow to a
nearby garage. Warning!
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If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:

the engine will not run


there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
as that will be necessary to adequately con-
trol the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make certain that the SmartKey
is in starter switch position2.
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch posi-
tion 0 for an extended period of time, it can
no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock, re-
move SmartKey from starter switch and re-
insert.Warning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.iThe gear selector lever will remain
locked in positionP and the SmartKey
will not turn in the starter switch if the
battery is disconnected or discharged.
See information on the battery
(page 386) or on jump starting
(page 389).
iTo signal turns while being towed with
the hazard warning flasher in use, turn
SmartKey in starter switch to
position2 and activate the combina-
tion switch for the left or right turn sig-
nal in the usual manner – only the
selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the haz-
ard warning flasher will operate again.

393 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
1Cover on right side of front bumper
2Cover on right side of rear bumperRemoving cover

Press mark on cover in direction of ar-
row.

L i f t c o v e r o f f t o r e v e a l t h r e a d e d h o l e f o r
towing eye bolt.
Installing towing eye bolt

Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
out of trunk (
page 365).

Screw towing eye bolt clockwise into
its stop and tighten with wheel wrench.
Removing towing eye bolt

Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock-
wise with wheel wrench.

Unscrew towing eye bolt.

Store towing eye bolt and wheel
wrench in trunk.
Installing cover

Fit cover and snap into place.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the SmartKey in starter
switch position2, or KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button (
page 35) in
position2, the vehicle doors lock if the
left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of
approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(
page 87).
To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic cen-
tral locking (
page 162).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chas-
sis, frame or suspension parts.

405 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Same size tires
CL 500 (except Sport Package* and
except Appearance Package*)
CL 600 (except Sport Package* and
except Appearance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
71/2Jx17H2
8Jx18H2
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

406 Technical dataRims and Tires
CL 500, CL 600 (Appearance Package*)
CL 500, CL 600 (Sport Package*)
CL 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
8Jx18H2
1
8Jx18H2
1
or
81/2 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
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center2Must not be used with snow chains

407 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Mixed size tires
CL 500, CL 600 (Sport Package*)
CL 55 AMG
CL 65 AMG
Front axle
AMG light alloy rims
81/2 J x 18 EH2
1
1Must not be used with snow chains
81/2 J x 19 H2
1
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load)
1
or
245/45 ZR18 100Y XL (Extra Load)
1
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
1
or
245/40 ZR19
1
Rear axle
AMG light alloy rims
9 J x 18 EH2
1
91/2 J x 19 H2
1
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load)
1
or
265/40 ZR18 101Y XL (Extra Load)
1
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL (Extra Load)
1
or
275/35 ZR19
1

408 Technical dataRims and TiresSpare wheel
CL 500 (except Sport
Package* and except
Appearance Package*)
CL 600, CL 500 (Sport Package*
and Appearance Package*)
CL 55 AMG
CL 65 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
71/2Jx17H2
8Jx18H2
8Jx19 H2
Wheel offset
2.0 in (51 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245/45 ZR18 96Y
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL
(Extra Load)
All season tires (radial-ply tires)
225/55 R17 97H M+S
-
-