2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG tires

409 Practical hints
Flat tire
Insert electrical plug 3 into vehicle
cigarette lighter socket (
page 263).
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position1.
PressI on electric air pump switch 2.
The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the collapsible
tire.
Inflate the tire to approximately 51 psi
(3.5 bar).
This takes about 5 minutes for the col-
lapsible tire. Air hose 4 and union
nut5 can become hot during infla-
tion. Exercise proper caution to avoid
burning yourself when using the equip-
ment.
Press0 on electric air pump switch 2.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0.
If the tire pressure is above 51 psi
(3.5 bar), release excess tire pressure
using the vent screw.
Detach the electric air pump.
Store the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the
electric air pump back in the trunk.
!
The cigarette lighter (page 262) is
not designed for use with the electric
air pump. Use the power outlet in the
rear passenger compartment
(
page 263) for electric air pump
operation.
!
Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than 6 minutes without interrup-
tion. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the electric air pump
again after it has cooled off.
Warning!G
Follow recommend inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be-
cause they are more likely to become punc-
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes,
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.

423 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.

429 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Rims and Tires
!
Only use tires which have been tested
and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to pro-
vide best possible performance in con-
junction with the driving safety
systems on your vehicle such as ABS or
ESP
®. Tires specially developed for
your vehicle and tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s side-
wall:

MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
equipment tires
AMG vehicles:
Does not apply to all approved tires
on AMG vehicles. For information
on tested and approved tires for
AMG vehicles, contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz may result in dam-
age that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!
Using tires other than those approved
by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimen-
tal effects, such as

poor handling characteristics

increased noise

increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,
exhibit dimensional variations and dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
i
Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation
pressures is located on the driver’s
door B-pillar. Some vehicles may have
supplemental tire inflation pressure
information for driving at high speeds
(
page 316) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle
condition (
page 316). If such infor-
mation is provided, it can be found on
the placard located on the inside of the
fuel filler flap. The tire inflation pres-
sure should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.

430 Technical data
Rims and Tires
i
The following pages also list the ap-
proved wheel rim and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicles with winter
tires. Winter tires are not available as
standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the
standard or optional factory-equipped
wheel rim/tire configuration on your
vehicle (Sport Package etc.), equipping
your vehicle with winter tires approved
for your vehicle model may also require
the purchase of two or four wheel rims
of the recommended size for use with
these winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more infor-
mation.

431 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Same size tires
ModelC55AMG
Winter tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.
205/50 R17 89H M+S.
Rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.46 in (37 mm)
Winter tires1,2,3
3For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
225/45 R17 91H M+S.
Rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.46 in (37 mm)
Winter tires1,2,3225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S.
Rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.46 in (37 mm)

432 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Mixed size tires
ModelC55AMG
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires1, 2225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.34 in (34 mm)
Summer tires1, 2245/35 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
1Radial-ply tires2Must not be used with snow chains.

433 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Spare wheel (collapsible tire)
ModelC55AMG
Rim (steel)4.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset0.47 in (12 mm)
Tire145/70 -17 92P1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
!
Please 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 yel-
low label on the spare wheel rim differs
from the values given in this Operator’s
Manual, inflate the collapsible tire to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given on the yellow label on the
spare wheel rim.
i
Please note that the tire inflation
pressure of the collapsible tire differs
from the tire inflation pressure of the
road tires.
Inflate the collapsible tire to approxi-
mately 51 psi (3.5 bar).

452 Index
Control system submenus 127, 129
Convenience 148
Instrument cluster 138
Lighting 144
Time/Date 140
Vehicle 147
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Coolant 301, 439
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 440
Capacities 436
Checking coolant level 295, 301
Messages in display 367–369
Temperature 292
Temperature gauge 25, 123
Cruise control 245, 444
Message in display 370
Cup holder 258, 260
Cleaning 346
Curb weight 332
Customer Assistance Center see CACD
Date display, setting 142, 143
Daytime running lamp mode 116
Setting 144
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 191
Climate control 180
Defrosting, Front
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 190
Climate control 179
Defrosting, Rear 173
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 146
Interior lighting 147
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
While driving 52
With starting 46
Digital clock see clock
Digital speedometer 130
Dimensions, vehicle 435
Direction of rotation (tires) 308Displays
Digital speedometer 130
Maintenance service indicator 338
Messages in display 370
Multifunction display 125
Outside temperature 130
Symbol messages 365
Text messages 360
Vehicle status messages
memory 135, 358
Distance to empty (range),
Trip computer 151
Door control panel 30
Doors
Entry lamps 121
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 94
Message in display 370
Opening from inside/outside 96, 99
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 272
Unlocking, Mechanical key 386
DOT 332
Downhill driving
Cruise control 246
Drinking and driving 283