2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL65AMG tires

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
-
-

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

440 IndexHeadliner, cleaning 325
Heated seats 119
Heated steering wheel* 239
High beam flasher 52, 129
Replacing bulbs 379, 382
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 355
Replacing bulbs 379
Switching on 52, 129
High mounted brake lamp 379
High-performance brake system
(CL 65 AMG only) 261
Hood 273
Message in display 353
Horn 23
HVAC see Automatic climate control
Hydroplaning 263I
Identification labels 406
Certification 406
Emission control information 406
Vacuum line routing 406
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 406
Ignition 34, 36
Immobilizer 85
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 100
Instrument cluster 24, 134, 429
Cleaning 324
Illumination brightness 134
Lamps 328
Message in display 350
Multifunction display 137
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightnessInstrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 131
Delayed switch-off 161
Interior rear view mirror
43, 178
Antiglare 178
Auto-dimming 178
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments

443 Index
M
Maintenance 12, 315
Calling up service indicator 316
Clearing service indicator 316
FSS (Canada vehicles) 315, 429
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 430
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 315
Resetting service indicator 317
Service indicator 315
Service term exceeded 316
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 430
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program CL 55 AMG and
CL 65 AMG
Automatic transmission 175
Massage function (PULSE, Multicontour
seats*) 118
Maximum load rating, Tires 310
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 310
Maximum tire inflation pressure 310
Mechanical key 372Loss of 94, 100
Memory function 430
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Mirrors
Adjusting 43
Antiglare positions 178
Auto-dimming mirrors 178
Exterior rear view mirror, Storing park-
ing position 124
Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 178
Interior rear view mirror 43, 178
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors 180
Vanity mirror in sun visor 181, 230
MON 271, 419, 430
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3-CD operation
Selecting tracks 144
Multicontour seats* 117Multifunction display 137, 430
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 158
Standard display 141
Multifunction display messages
ABC 339
ABS 341
Air filter 341
Battery 345
Brake fluid 346
Brake lamps 354
Brake pads 346
Coolant 347
Cruise control 350
Distronic* 342
Door 350
Engine oil 275, 351
ESP
®
342
Fog lamps 355, 357
Fuel cap 360
Headlamps 355

444 Index
Hood 353
Instrument cluster 350
Lamp sensor 356
Lamps 354
License plate lamp 355
Low beam headlamps 356
Maintenance service indicator 315
Parking brake 345
Parking lamps 357
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 359
Reverse lamps 357
Seat belts 359
Selector lever 344
Side marker lamps 356
SmartKey 353
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 353
Tail lamps 357
Tele Aid 359
Telephone* 360
Tires 361
Trunk 360
Turn signal lamps 358
Washer fluid 360
Multifunction steering wheel 138, 430
Button operation 138N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating in-
structions
Net, parcel 234
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
New vehicle break-in 258
Night security illumination 160
Normal occupant weight 310
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 406O
Occupant distribution 310
Occupant safety 62
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 45
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 74
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH-type child seat anchors 77
Seat belts 45, 66
Odometer 135
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 172
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 321
Outside temperature indicator 25, 136
Overdue maintenance service 316
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, Engine 430

447 Index
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 134, 154
Residual engine heat and
ventilation 194, 431
REST see Residual engine heat and ventila-
tion
Restraint system
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 48, 165, 167
Reverse lamps
Messages in display 357
Rims 310, 410
Roadside Assistance 12
Tele Aid 244
RON 271, 419, 431
Roof rack* 228
Rubber parts, cleaning 324S
Safety
Driving safety systems 80
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 143
Seat belts 68
Children in the vehicle 72
Cleaning 325
Fastening 45
Force limiter 71
Message in display 359
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 333
Warning sounds 68
Seating capacity 288
Seats see Power seats
Securing cargo 229
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 74
Lamps in instrument cluster 328
Tele Aid 242Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 284
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 404
Settings
Control system menus 139, 154
Control system submenus 155, 156
Factory, SmartKey 92
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 97
Individual, Vehicle 162
Memory function 122
Menus, submenus and functions 141
Resetting all, Control system 154
Selective, SmartKey 92
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 98
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 325
Shift lever position indicator 166
Shift lock 431
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 171