2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 winter tires

303 Operation
Tires and wheels
All-season and winter tires
Load identification
1Load identificationIn addition to tire load rating, special load
information may be molded into the tire
sidewall following the letter designating
the tire speed rating6 (
page 299).
No specification given: absence of any text
(like in above example) indicates a
standard load (SL) tire.
XL (Extra Load): designates an extra load
(or reinforced) tire.
Light Load: designates a light load tire.
C, D, E: designates load range associated
with the maximum load a tire can carry at
a specified pressure.
Index
Speed rating
QM+S
1
1or M+S.for winter tires
up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
TM+S
1
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
HM+S
1
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
VM+S
1
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
iNot all M+S rated tires provide special
winter performance. Make sure the
tires you use show M+S and the moun-
tain/snowflake.marking on the
tire sidewall. These tires meet specific
snow traction performance require-
ments of the Rubber Manufacturers
Association (RMA) and the Rubber
Association of Canada (RAC) and have
been designed specifically for use in
snow conditions.
iFor illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehi-
cle and may vary from data shown in
above illustration.

313 Operation
Winter driving
Winter driving
Before the onset of winter, have your
vehicle winterized at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. This service
includes:

Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze
concentration.


Addition of cleaning concentrate to the
water of the windshield and headlamp
cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate
“S” to a premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze which is formulated
for below freezing temperatures
(page 423).


Battery test. Battery capacity drops
with decreasing ambient temperature.
A well charged battery helps to make
sure that the engine can be started,
even at low ambient temperatures.


Tire change.
Winter tires
Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry
road conditions prevail. Not all M+S rated tires provide special winter performance.
Make sure the tires you use show the
mountain/snowflake.marking on the
tire sidewall. These tires meet specific
snow traction performance requirements
of the Rubber Manufacturers Association
(RMA) and the Rubber Association of
Canada (RAC) and have been designed
specifically for use in snow conditions. Use
of winter tires is the only way to achieve
the maximum effectiveness of the ABS and
ESP
® in winter operation.
For safe handling, make sure that all
mounted winter tires are of the same make
and have the same tread design.Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your
vehicle, you must place a notice to this
effect where it will be seen by the driver.
Such notices are available from your tire
dealer or from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
Winter tires with a tread depth under
1/6in
(4 mm) must be replaced. They are no
longer suitable for winter operation.
Warning!
G
If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turning stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

314 OperationWinter drivingBlock heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block
heater.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:


Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.


Snow chains should only be used on
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer’s mounting instructions.


Only use snow chains that are
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
be glad to advise you on this subject.


Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
iWhen driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ESP
®
(
page 83) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the
vehicle’s traction.
!Even on vehicles with all-wheel-drive
use snow chains on rear tires only.
Some tire sizes do not leave adequate
clearance for snow chains. To help
avoid serious damage to your vehicle or
tires, use of snow chains is not permis-
sible with the following tire sizes:

245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.on 8.5 x 18 rims


245/45 R18 96H M+S.on
8.5 x 18 rims


245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load)
on 8.5 x 18 rims


245/45 R18 96Y on 8.5 x 18 rims


265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load)


265/40 R18 97Y


245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)


245/40 ZR19


275/35 ZR19 100Y XL (Extra Load)


275/35 ZR19

411 Technical data
Rims and Tires
iThe 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 (Appearance Package, Sport
Package etc.), equipping your vehicle
with winter tires approved for your ve-
hicle model may also require the pur-
chase 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.

412 Technical dataRims and TiresSame size tires
CL 500 (without Sport Package*
[standard on U.S. vehicles] and
without Appearance Package*)
CL 600 (without Sport Package*
[standard on U.S. vehicles] and
without Appearance Package*)
CL 500, CL 600
(with Appearance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x17 H2
8 J x18 H2
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
8 J x18 H2
1
Wheel offset
1.81 in (46 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires
2
2Radial-ply tires.
-
245/45 R18 96Y
1
245/45 R18 96Y
1
All-season tires
2
225/55 R17 97H M+S
-
-
Winter tires
2, 3
3For more information, see “Winter tires” (page 313).
225/55 R17 97H M+S.
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
1
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
1
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
1
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
1

413 Technical data
Rims and Tires
CL 500, CL 600 (with Appearance Package*)
CL 65 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x18 H2
1, 2
or
8.5J x18 EH2
3
1For use with winter tires only.2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.3Must not be used with snow chains.
8.5 J x19 H2
1, 2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires
4
4Radial-ply tires.
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load)
-
All-season tires
4
-
-
Winter tires
4, 5
5For more information, see “Winter tires” (page 313).
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
2
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S.
2
245/40 R19 98V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
2

436 IndexD
Daytime running lamp mode 127
Setting 159
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 188
Defrosting, Front 189
Defrosting, Rear 193
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lights 160
Interior illumination 161
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
While driving 56
With starting 50
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 142
Dimensions, Vehicle 417
Direction of rotation, Tires 286
Displays
Digital speedometer 142
Maintenance service indicator 315
Messages in display 337
Multifunction display 137
Outside temperature 25, 136, 157Showing malfunctions 153
Symbol messages 345
Text messages 339
Vehicle status messages 153, 337
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 137
Distance to empty (Range) 152
Distronic* 150, 208, 428
Activating/deactivating 213
Cleaning system sensor 322
Control system 150
Distance warning function 216
Driving hints 217
Menu 211
Messages in display 342
Sensor cover 322
Warning and indicator lamps 210
Warning sounds 216, 332
Document holder 230
Door
Entry lamps 133
Inside door handle 30, 100
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 60, 90
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 60, 94Message in display 350
Opening from inside/outside 32, 33,
90, 94, 100
Power closing assist for doors 110
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 248
Unlocking the driver’s door, Mechani-
cal key 372
DOT 309
Drink holder see Cup holder
Drinking and driving 259
Drive gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
Driving
Abroad 267
Hydroplaning 263
In winter 265
Instructions 45, 259
Problems 56
Safety systems 80
Systems 205
Through standing water 266
Tips, Automatic transmission 169

450 Index
Cleaning 285
Direction of rotation, Spinning 286
Driving instructions 263
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 293
Inflation pressure 292, 293, 294,
298, 306, 309, 310
Information placard 288
Inspection 284
Load rating 300, 305, 311
Messages in display 361
Ply composition and material
used 311
Problems under-/overinflation 298
Retreads 283
Rims and Tires 410
Rotating 312
Service life 284
Sizes 410
Snow 313
Spare wheel 370, 371, 386, 415
Speed rating 264, 301, 311
Storing 285
Temperature 293, 308
Terminology 309Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure monitor warning
lamp 334
Tire inflation pressure, Setting
units 158
Traction 264
Tread 285, 313
Treadwear indicators 311
Wear pattern 312
Winter 313
Tools 370
Top tether, see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm 87
Towing eye bolt 370
Towing the vehicle 396
Traction 171, 264, 311
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 267
Tread 311
Tread depth 285, 313
Treadwear indicators 311
Trip computer 151
Trip odometer 135Trunk
Closing 103
Emergency release 109
Lighting 132, 133
Limiting opening height of trunk
lid* 102
Message in display 360
Opening 101
Opening with SmartKey 93
Opening with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO 100
Parcel net 234
Power closing assist for trunk lid 110
Tie-down hooks 229
Unlocking in an emergency 373
Vehicle loading 417
Trunk lid see Trunk
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 321
Messages in display 358
Replacing bulbs 379, 382, 383
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 379
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 58