2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class dimensions

Contents
Flat tire .............................................. 696
Preparing the vehicle ................... 696
Mounting the spare wheel............ 696
Batteries ............................................ 702
Disconnecting starter battery ...... 704
Removing starter battery ............. 705
Charging battery .......................... 705
Reinstalling starter battery........... 706
Reconnecting starter battery ....... 706
Jump starting ..................................... 707
Towing the vehicle ............................. 710
Towing with front wheels raised ... 711
Towing with all wheels on the
ground.......................................... 712
Installing towing eye bolt ............. 713
Fuses ................................................. 714
Fuse boxes in
engine compartment .................... 715
Fuse boxes in
passenger compartment .............. 716
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 717
Technical data.................................. 719
Parts service....................................... 720
Warranty coverage ............................. 721
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 721
Identification labels ............................ 722
Layout of poly-V-belt drive .................. 724
CL 550 .......................................... 724
CL 600 and CL 65 AMG ................ 724
CL 63 AMG ................................... 724
Engine ................................................ 725
Rims and tires .................................... 727
Same size tires ............................. 728
Mixed size tires ............................. 729
Spare wheel .................................. 730
Electrical system ................................ 731
Main dimensions and weights ............ 732
Main dimensions........................... 732
Weights ......................................... 732
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. .......... 733
Capacities ..................................... 733
Engine oils .................................... 736
Engine oil additives ....................... 736Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 736
Brake fluid .................................... 736
Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 737
Fuel requirements......................... 737
Gasoline additives......................... 738
Coolants ....................................... 738
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system ........... 741
Index................................................. 743

589 Operation
Tires and wheels
Rotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 564).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer’s recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (
page 564).
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 696).
Warning!
G
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
110 lb-ft (150 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.

696 Practical hintsFlat tirePreparing the vehicle
Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.

Turn on the hazard warning flasher
(page 397).

Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.

Shift the automatic transmission to
park positionP.

Engage the electronic parking brake.

Turn off the engine.

Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.

Vehicles with SmartKey: Remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Open the
driver’s door (this puts the starter
switch in position0, same as with the
SmartKey removed from the starter
switch). The driver’s door then can be
closed again.
Remove the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button from the starter
switch.
Mounting the spare wheel
i
Open the door only when conditions are safe
to do so.
Warning!
G
The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif-
ferent from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire inflation pressure and
do not exceed a vehicle speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a spare
wheel is mounted.

719 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions and weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

732 Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsMain dimensionsWeightsModel
CL 550 (216.371)
CL 600 (216.376)
CL 63 AMG, CL 65 AMG
Overall vehicle length
199.6 in (5 071 mm)
199.6 in (5 071 mm)
200.4 in (5 090 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view
mirrors folded out)
84.2 in (2 139 mm)
84.2 in (2 139 mm)
84.2 in (2 139 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view
mirrors folded in)
73.7 in (1 871 mm)
73.7 in (1 871 mm)
73.7 in (1 871 mm)
Overall vehicle height
58.5 in (1 485 mm)
58.5 in (1 485 mm)
56.1 in (1 426 mm) 19 in
rims
56.2 in (1 428 mm) 20 in
rims
Wheelbase
116.3 in (2 955 mm)
116.3 in (2 955 mm)
116.3 in (2 955 mm)
Track, front
63.2 in (1 601 mm)
63.2 in (1 601 mm)
63.2 in (1 601 mm)
Track, rear
63.0 in (1 607 mm)
63.0 in (1 607 mm)
63.0 in (1 607 mm)
Max. trunk load
220 lb (100 kg)

747 Index
Corner-illuminating lamps 395
Courtesy lighting 399
Cruise control 437
Activating 438
Canceling 439
Driving downhill 439
Driving uphill 439
Message in display 624
Setting current speed 439
Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function) 442
Cup holder
In front seat armrest 513
In rear seat armrest 513
Curb weight 586D
Date
Setting (COMAND) 257
Daytime running lamp mode 393
Setting 301
Deceleration
With DISTRONIC Plus* 447
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting 494
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) 260
Interior lighting (COMAND) 266
Department of Transportation see DOT
Destination entry (COMAND) 198
Destination memory (COMAND) 247
Difficulties
While driving 411
While starting 408
Digital speedometer 287
Additional speedometer 301
Dimensions, Vehicle 732
Direction of rotation, Tires 564Displays
Additional speedometer 301
Digital speedometer 287
DISTRONIC Plus* 446
Maintenance service indicator 592
Multifunction display 282
Vehicle status message see
Multifunction display messages
Distance
Decreasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 458
Increasing in DISTRONIC Plus* 458
Setting in DISTRONIC Plus* 457
Distance to Empty (Range) 287
Distance warning lamp* 31, 614
DISTRONIC Plus* 443
Activated 448
Activating 449
Calling up settings 448
Cleaning system sensor 599
Deactivated 448
Deactivating 456
Deceleration 447
Decreasing distance 458
Decreasing time interval 457
Displays in the multifunction
display 446

764 IndexV
Valet locking 505
Vanity mirrors
In the sun visor 516
Vehicle
Batteries 702
Breaking-in period 538
Care 595
Dimensions 732
Individual settings, control system
instrument cluster 301
Locking/unlocking 352, 356
Locking/unlocking in
an emergency 684
Lowering 701
Menu (COMAND) 260
Service battery 702
Towing 710
Washing 595, 597
Weights 732
Vehicle data recording 23
Vehicle jack 682, 697Vehicle level
Changing (ABC) 462
Setting (ABC) 462
Setting, Automatic (ABC) 462
Setting, Manual (ABC) 462
Vehicle loading 509, 564
Instructions 509
Load limit 565
Terminology 585
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 588
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen Vehicle
(Tele Aid) 530
Vehicle tool kit 681
Video AUX 126
Screen settings 126
Video DVD
Operating (COMAND) 128
Operating (Control system) 290
Submenu overview 130
Switching to mode 130
Video game 136
VIN 723Voice Control
Address book 325
Command list 335
DVD changer 333
Individualization 350
Individualization (COMAND) 257
Introduction 304
Navigation 315
Operating safety 303
Operation via the multifunction
steering wheel 306
Radio 329
Switching help window on or off
(COMAND) 257
Telephone 308
Troubleshooting 347