2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500 snow chains

442 Technical data
Rims and tires
ModelCLS 63 AMGCLS 63 AMG*
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset0.98 in (25 mm)0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires1
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 H29.5Jx19H2
Wheel offset1.10 in (28 mm)1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires1,2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 ZR18 101Y XL (Extra Load)285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
Winter tires – –

443 Technical data
Rims and tires
ModelCLS 63 AMG (Performance Package*)CLS 63 AMG (Performance Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 19 H28.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset0.98 in (25 mm)0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires
255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load) –
Winter tires1,3 –245/35 R19 93V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9.5Jx19H2
or
10 J x 19 H29.5Jx19H2
Wheel offset1.10 in (28 mm)1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires1,2285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load) –
Winter tires1,2,3
2Must not be used with snow chains.3Not available as factory equipment.
–275/30 R19 96V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

444 Technical data
Rims and tires
MOExtended tires*
ModelCLS 550CLS 550
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.10 in (28 mm)1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Must 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 tires1,2,3
3Not available as factory equipment.
–245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.MOExtended
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9.5Jx18H28.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset1.30 in (33 mm)0.71 in (18 mm)
Summer tires1,2,4
4Must not be used with snow chains.
275/35 R18 95Y MOExtended –
Winter tires1,2,3 –245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S .MOExtended

445 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
ModelCLS 550
CLS 550 (AMG Sport Package*)CLS 63 AMGCLS 63 AMG
(Performance Package*)
Rim4.0Bx17H26.0 B x 18 H26.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset1.34 in (34 mm)0.98 in (25 mm)0.55 in (14 mm)
Minispare tire1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 155/70 R17 110M – –
Collapsible tire1 –175/55-18 95P175/50-19 97P
!Please compare the recommended tire in-
flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in-
flation pressure on the yellow label located on
the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label
on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the spare
wheel tire to the recommended tire inflation
pressure given on the yellow label on the spare
wheel rim.iPlease note that the tire inflation pressure of
the Minispare tire and the collapsible tire differs
from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires.
Make sure the Minispare tire is inflated to ap-
proximately 61 psi (4.2 bar).
Inflate the collapsible tire to approximately
51 psi (3.5 bar).

471 Index
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life
Tires 294
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance
system 330
Service, Parts 432
Settings 106, 152
Control system menus and
submenus 141
Date 158
Individual, Vehicle 152
Memory function 124
Resetting all, Control system 153
Selective, SmartKey 102
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 107
Suspension tuning 230
Temperature (interior) 195
Time 157
Settings menu
Functions in 152
Submenus 153
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 340Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 175
Shifting, Automatic transmission 169
Side impact air bags 70
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 337
Side windows
Synchronizing power windows 207
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 325
Ski bag* (Canada only) 239
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 329
Snow tires 328
Spare wheel 393, 445
Mounting 412
Speed settings
Cruise control 213
Distronic* 223
Speedometer 27
Selecting display mode 155
SRS 64
Indicator lamp 27, 353
Messages in display 388Standing lamps 126
Standing water, Driving through 279
Starter switch 38
Starter switch positions 38
Starting difficulties 52
Starting the engine
SmartKey 51
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 52
Steering wheel 28
Adjustment 44
Buttons 28
Cleaning 340
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 177
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 262
Storage compartments 32, 243
Center armrest 243
Cup holder 246
Glove box 243
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 245
Rear armrest 244
Rear center console 244
Ruffled storage bags 245
Under seat 244

473 Index
Temperature
Engine 54
Interior temperature 195
Outside temperature 156
Tether anchorage points, see Children in
the vehicle
Tie-down hooks, Trunk 242
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 418
Time
Setting 157
Synchronizing 157
TIN 325
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 296
Terminology 323
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 301
Placard on the fuel filler flap 297
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS),
(USA only)
Checking tire pressure
electronically 306
Tires
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* (Advanced TPMS*) (Canada
only) 309Advanced TPMS* malfunction
telltale 354
Air pressure 301
Care and maintenance 294
Cleaning 295
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Direction of rotation, Spinning 295
Driving instructions 275
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 302
Inflation pressure 301, 303
Information placard 297
Inspection 294
Load rating 325
Low tire pressure telltale* (Canada
only) 27, 354
Messages in display 369, 390
MOExtended* 313, 419
Ply composition and material
used 325
Problems with
under-/overinflation 313
Retreads 293
Rims and tires 438
Rotation 326Service life 294
Sizes 439
Snow 328
Snow chains 329
Spare wheel 393
Speed rating 316, 326
Storing 295
Temperature 302, 322
Terminology 323
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) (USA only) 306
TPMS malfunction telltale 354
Traction 276, 322, 326
Tread 326
Tread depth 294, 328
Treadwear indicators 326
Vehicle maximum load on 326
Wear pattern 327
Winter 328
Tools 395
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 85
Total load limit 326
Towing eye bolt 426
Towing the vehicle 425

475 Index
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down hooks 242
Instructions 238
Load limit 296
Roof rack* 238
Ski bag* 239
Terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 326
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen (Tele
Aid) 262
Vehicle status message memory 151
Vehicle tool kit 395
Vehicle washing 333
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 226
Distronic* 220
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 79
Parking brake 53
Parktronic* 234
Seat belt telltale 352
Warranty coverage 433Washer fluid 292
Refilling 292
Wiping 57
Washer reservoir level 292
Washer system 57
Washing the vehicle 333
Wear pattern, Tires 327
Weights, Vehicle 447
Wheel
Change 412
Removing 415
Spare 393
Tightening torque 418
Wheels, Sizes 439
Wheels, Tires and 293
Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 338
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 338
Defogging 197
Windshield washer fluid
Messages in display 391
Windshield washer fluid see Washer fluidWindshield wipers 56
Cleaning wiper blades 338
Replacing wiper blades 410, 411
Wiping with washer fluid 57
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 329
Snow chains 329
Tires 328
Winter driving instructions 278
Winter tires 328
Wood trims, cleaning 341
X
Xenon headlamps see Headlamps, Bi-Xe-
non