2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS55AMG light

454 Technical dataRims and tires
CLS 55 AMG
CLS 55 AMG
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset
0.98 in (25 mm)
0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
255/40 ZR18 99Y XL (Extra Load)
255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load)
Winter tires
-
-
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9.5 J x 18 H2
9.5Jx19H2
Wheel offset
1.10 in (28 mm)
1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires
1,2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 ZR18 101Y XL (Extra Load)
285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
Winter tires
-
-

455 Technical data
Rims and tires
CLS 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
CLS 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 19 H2
8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset
0.98 in (25 mm)
0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires.
255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load)
-
Winter tires
1,3
-
245/35 R19 93V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9.5Jx19H2
or
10 J x 19 H2
9.5Jx19H2
Wheel offset
1.10 in (28 mm)
1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires
1,2
285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
-
Winter tires
1,2,3
2Must not be used with snow chains.3Not available as factory equipment.
-
275/30 R19 96V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

456 Technical dataRims and tiresMOExtended tires*
CLS 500
CLS 500 (Sport Package*)
CLS 500
CLS 500 (Sport Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.10 in (28 mm)
1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires
1,2
1Radial-ply tires.2Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles), Run Flat Indicator (Canada vehicles), or
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (Canada only).
245/40 R18 93Y MOExtended
-
Winter tires
1,2,3
3Not available as factory equipment.
-
245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S .MOExtended
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9.5Jx18H2
8.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset
1.30 in (33 mm)
0.71 in (18 mm)
Summer tires
1,2,4
4Must not be used with snow chains.
275/35 R18 95Y MOExtended
-
Winter tires
1,2,3
-
245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S .MOExtended

465 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Premium unleaded gasoline
Gasoline additives
A major concern among engine manufac-
turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso-
line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the
use of quality gasoline containing additives
that prevent the build-up of carbon depos-
its.
After an extended period of using fuels
without such additives, carbon deposits
can build up especially on the intake valves
and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:

Warm-up hesitation


Unstable idle


Knocking/pinging


Misfire


Power loss
Warning!
G
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious inju-
ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish
all smoking materials. Never allow sparks,
flame or smoking materials near gasoline!
!To maintain the engine’s durability and
performance, premium unleaded gaso-
line must be used. If premium unleaded
gasoline is not available and low octane
fuel is used, follow these precautions:

Have the fuel tank only partially
filled with unleaded regular and fill
up with premium unleaded as soon
as possible


Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration


Do not exceed an engine speed of
3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded
with a light load such as two per-
sons and no luggage


Do not exceed
2/3 of maximum
accelerator pedal position if the
vehicle is fully loaded or operating
in mountainous terrain

472 Technical termsBar
(
page 332)
BAS
(Brake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bead
(
page 332)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
a light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service
center which can help you with any
questions about your vehicle and pro-
vide assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control
vehicle functions such as door locking
or windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 332)
Collapsible tire
An especially compact spare tire that
must be inflated with a provided air
pump before using. It should only be
used to bring the vehicle to the nearest
service station.
COMAND
(Cockpit M
anagement and D
ata
System)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and navi-
gation system, as well as other optional
equipment (CD changer, telephone,
etc.).

479 Index
A
ABS 84
Indicator lamp 352
Messages in display 365
Accelerator position 180
Accessory weight 332
Accident 57
Active head restraint 74, 124
Adjusting 39
Air bags 65
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 471
Children 78
Children in the vehicle 66
Front, Driver 69
Front, Passenger 69
Safety guidelines 68
Side impact 70
Window curtain 70
Air conditioning, Cooling 209
Air distribution 204
Air pressure 332Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pump, electric 428
Air recirculation mode 206
Air vents 197
Rear passenger compartment 210
Air volume 205
Airmatic DC
Message in display 396, 397
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 238
Alarm
Audible 83
Canceling 95
Visual 93
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 399, 425
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 468
Antilock brake system see ABS
Anti-theft systems 93
Anti-theft alarm system 93
Immobilizer 93
Tow-away alarm 95
Aquaplaning see HydroplaningAshtrays 257
Aspect ratio 332
At the gas station 290
AUDIO menu 153
Audio system
CD mode 154
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 191
Automatic central locking, control
system 168
Automatic climate control
4-zone automatic climate
control 196
Automatic climate control (4-zone) 196
Air recirculation mode 206
Deactivating 201
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 206
Rear air conditioning 210
Rear window defroster 195
Setting the temperature 203
Automatic headlamp mode 135
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 141

481 Index
C
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice for 11
CAN system 472
Cargo tie-down hooks 250
Carpets, cleaning 349
CD changer* 154
CD player 154
Center console
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Central locking
Automatic 122
Locking/unlocking from inside 122
Switch 122
Switching on/off
(control system) 168
Central locking switch 122
Certification label 310
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* (Advanced TPMS*),
(Canada only) 316Children in the vehicle 75
Air bags 66
Blocking of rear window operation 82
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag 78
Infant and child restraint systems 76
LATCH-type child seat anchors 81
Cigarette lighter 258
Climate control system
Adjusting air distribution 204
Adjusting air volume 205
Air conditioning, Cooling 209
Automatic mode 202
Front defroster 205
Residual engine heat (REST) 209
Clock 25, 162
CLS 55 AMG
MANUAL shift program mode 188
Cockpit 22, 472
Cockpit management and data system see
COMAND
Cold tire inflation pressure 332
Collapsible tire
Tire inflation pressure 427Collapsible tire, description 472
Collapsible wheel chock 400
COMAND* see separate operating
r nstructions
Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive
air-recirculation mode 208
Combination switch 53, 138
Control system 147, 473
Functions 151
Multifunction display 147
Multifunction steering wheel 148
Control system menus 150, 151
AUDIO 153
Distronic* 155
NAV* 155
Settings 157
Standard display 153
TEL* 172
Trip computer 171
Vehicle status message memory 156

482 IndexControl system submenus
Convenience 168
Instrument cluster 160
Lighting 164
Time/Date 162
Vehicle 168
Convenience submenu 168
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 168
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 169
Coolant
Checking level 297
Messages in display 378, 379, 380
Temperature 289
Temperature gauge 145
Warning lamp 357
Cruise control 222, 473
Canceling 224
Driving downhill 223
Driving uphill 223
Fine adjustment 225
Lever 231
Saving current speed 223
Setting speeds 225Cruise control lever 222, 231
Cup holders 255
Cleaning 349
Curb weight 332
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Date display, setting 163, 164
Daytime running lamp mode 136
Setting 164
Deceleration
With Distronic* 230
Defogging windshield 206
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 167
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 174
Difficulties
While driving 56
With starting 51
Digital speedometer 153
Direction of rotation (tires) 304Displays
Digital speedometer 153
Distronic* 228
Maintenance service indicator 339
Multifunction display 147
Selecting 161
Symbol messages 373
Text messages 365
Vehicle status message memory 156
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 235
Increasing in Distronic* 234
Warning function 235
Distance to empty (range)
Trip computer 171
Distronic* 226, 473
Activating/deactivating 231
Cleaning system sensor 346
Distance warning function 235
Driving hints 236
Intermittent warning sound 235
Menu 230
Messages in display 366
Sensor cover 346
Symbol in multifunction display 155
Warning and indicator lamps 229