2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 tire size

577 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Warning!G
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or the tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Advanced Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significant-
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low
tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possi-
ble, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the Advanced TPMS is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination
of the Advanced TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
Advanced TPMS malfunction indicator to in-
dicate when the system is not operating
properly. The Advanced TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pres-
sure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approx-
imately 1 minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended.Advanced TPMS malfunctions may occur for
a variety of reasons, including the installa-
tion of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the Ad-
vanced TPMS from functioning properly. Al-
ways check the Advanced TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to en-
sure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the Advanced TPMS to
continue to function properly.

650 Practical hints
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
(
page 649).
Take vehicle tool kit and vehicle jack
out of trunk (
page 632).
Take the Minispare wheel and wheel
bolts out of the trunk (
page 634).Lifting the vehicle
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
or other sizeable objects.
One wheel chock is included with the
vehicle tool kit (
page 634).
When changing wheel on a level surface:
Place the wheel chock in front of and
another sizeable suitable object behind
the wheel that is diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed.
Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack
on a level surface. However, should cir-
cumstances require you to do so on a hill,
place the wheel chock and another size-
able suitable object as follows:
Place the wheel chock and another
sizeable suitable object on the downhill
side blocking both wheels of the axle
not being worked on.
Warning!G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always en-
gage the electronic parking brake and block
wheels before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage electronic parking brake
while the vehicle is raised. Be certain that
the jack is always vertical (plumb line) when
in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Make sure the jack
arm is fully seated in the jack take-up brack-
et. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.

654 Practical hints
Flat tire
Lowering the vehicle
Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.
Remove the jack.
1 - 5 Wheel bolts
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence
illustrated (1 to 5), until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).Before storing the jack, it should be fully
collapsed, with handle folded in (storage
position).Store the jack and the other vehicle
tools in the designated storage space
underneath the trunk floor
(
page 632).
Warning!G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
iDo not activate the tire inflation pressure
monitor (
page 531) until a full size wheel/tire
with functioning sensor has been placed back
into service on the vehicle.

678 Technical data
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 provide best possible performance in conjunc-
tion with the driving safety systems on your vehi-
cle such as ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially
developed for your vehicle and tested and ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s sidewall:

MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as

poor handling characteristics

increased noise

increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. A Tire and Loading Information placard
with the recommended tire inflation pressures is
located on the driver’s door B-pillar
(
page 523). Some vehicles may have supple-
mental tire inflation pressure information for
driving at high speeds (
page 529) or for vehi-
cle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle
condition (
page 536). If such information is
provided, it can be found on the tire inflation
pressure label located on the inside of the fuel
filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
able as standard or optional factory equipment,
but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
uration on your vehicle (Appearance Package,
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 information.

679 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelCL 550CL 600
CL 550 (Sport Package*)
CL 600 (Sport Package*)
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x18 H28.5 J x18 H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires*1
1Radial-ply tires.
255/45 R18 99H M+S –
Winter tires1,2,3
2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.3Not available as factory equipment.
255/45 R18 99H M+S.255/45 R18 99H M+S.

680 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelCL 550
CL 600CL 550*
CL 600*CL 550 (Sport Package*)
CL 600 (Sport Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 19 H2 –
AMG rims (light alloy) – –8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires.
255/45 R18 99V255/40 R19 96Y255/40 R19 96Y
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9.5 J x 18 H29.5 J x 19 H2 –
AMG rims (light alloy) – –9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
Summer tires1275/45 R18 103V275/40 R19 101Y275/40 R19 101Y

714 Index
Important notes on
tire inflation pressure 529
Inflation pressure 528
Information placard 524
Inspection 521
Load rating 537, 547
Load rating, Maximum 541, 545
Minispare wheel 634, 681
Ply composition
and material used 547
Problems under-/overinflation 528
Retreads 520
Rotating 548
Service life 521
Sizes 678
Snow 549
Speed rating 504, 538, 547
Storing 522
Temperature 529, 543
Terminology 544
Total load limit 547
TPMS* malfunction telltale 31, 576
Traction 503, 547
Tread depth 522
Tread depth, Winter 549
Treadwear indicators 547Vehicle maximum load on 547
Wear pattern 548
Winter 549
Tools 632
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 60
Tow-away alarm 78
Tow-away alarm (COMAND) 243
Towing eye bolt
(vehicle tool kit) 632, 666
Towing the vehicle 663
Tow-start 660, 663
Traction 503, 543, 547
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 506
Tread 547
Tread depth, Tires 522
Tread depth, Winter tires 549
Treadwear indicators 547
Trip odometer 260
Resetting 261
Troubleshooting
Voice Control 317Trunk
Closing 635
Emergency release 464
Lighting 371
Message in display 631
Opening-height restriction
(COMAND) 242
Power closing assist for trunk lid 334
Unlocking in an emergency 635
Valet locking 465
Trunk, Trunk lid, Lock button
(KEYLESS-GO*) 331
Tumbler holder see Cup holder
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 558
Replacing bulbs 642
Turn signals 382
Additional in mirrors 642
Front bulbs 642
Indicator lamp 31
Rear bulbs 642

716 Index
Voice Control
Address book 295
Command list 305
DVD changer 303
Individualization 320
Individualization (COMAND) 229
Introduction 274
Navigation 285
Operating safety 273
Operation via the
multifunction steering wheel 276
Radio 299
Switching help window on or off
(COMAND) 229
Telephone 278
Troubleshooting 317W
Warning indicators
Park Assist* 437
Parktronic* 433
Warning sounds
DISTRONIC Plus* 414
Drivers seat belts 54
Electronic parking brake 386
PRE-SAFE
® Brake* 75
Seat belt telltale 574
Warranty coverage 673
Washing the vehicle 554
Wear pattern, Tires 548
Weights, Vehicle 683
Wheels
Change 649
Collapsible wheel chock 634
Minispare wheel 634, 681
Removing 652
Rims and Tires 678
Sizes 678
Tightening torque 654
Tires and wheels 520
Window curtain air bags 46, 47
Windows see Power windowsWindshield
Cleaning 562
Cleaning wiper blades 562
Infrared reflecting 496
Windshield washer fluid 685, 691
Mixing ratio 691
Refilling 519
Wiping with 373
Windshield wipers 372
Cleaning wiper blades 562
Replacing wiper blades 647
Single wipe 373
Winter driving 549
Snow chains 550
Tires 549
Winter driving instructions 504
Winter tires 549
Wood trims, Cleaning 564
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 632
X
Xenon headlamp see Headlamps