2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL65AMG wheel

396 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleMercedes-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).

397 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
!
To be certain to avoid a possibility of
damage to the drivetrain, 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!
G
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!
G
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 391) or on jump starting
(page 394).
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.

398 Practical hintsTowing 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 the direction of
arrow.

Lift cover off to reveal the threaded
hole for the towing eye bolt.
Installing towing eye bolt

Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
out of trunk (
page 370).

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.

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

414 Technical dataRims and TiresMixed size tires
CL 500, CL 600
(with Sport Package*)
CL 55 AMG
CL 65 AMG
Front axle:
AMG light alloy rims
8.5 J x 18 EH2
2
8.5 J x 19 H2
2
8.5 J x 19 H2
2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires.
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra
Load)
or
245/45 R18 96Y
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra
Load)
2
or
245/40 ZR19
2
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra
Load)
2
or
245/40 ZR19
2
Rear axle:
AMG light alloy rims
9 J x 18 EH2
2
9.5 J x 19 H2
2
9.5 J x 19 H2
2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.81 in (46 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
Summer tires
1
265/40 R18 101Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
265/40 R18 97Y
2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
275/35 ZR19
2
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
275/35 ZR19
2

415 Technical data
Rims and Tires
Spare wheel
CL 500 (without Sport Package*
[standard on U.S. vehicles] and
without Appearance Package*)
CL 600, CL 500 (with Sport Package*
[standard on U.S. vehicles] and with
Appearance Package*)
CL 55 AMG
CL 65 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7.5Jx17H2
8Jx18H2
8Jx19 H2
Wheel offset
2.0 in (51 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires.
-
245/45 ZR18 96Y
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires
1
225/55 R17 97H M+S
-
-