2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG light

415 Practical hints
Flat tire
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground. Never start engine while
vehicle is raised.Removing the wheel
1Alignment bolt
Unscrew the upper-most wheel bolt
and remove.
Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt1 supplied in the tool kit.
Remove the remaining bolts.
Remove the wheel.Mounting the spare wheel
Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.
Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
Warning!G
The jack is intended only for lifting the
vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not
suited for performing maintenance work
under the vehicle.

Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.

Never lie down under the raised vehicle.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This
could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub
threads.
Warning!G
Vehicles with collapsible tire:
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is
properly mounted.
Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric
pump (
page 416) before lowering the
vehicle.
!To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while installing first
wheel bolt.

416 Practical hints
Flat tire
Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
Vehicles with Minispare wheel:
Continue the procedure by following
the instructions under “Lowering the
vehicle” (
page 418).
Vehicles with collapsible tire:
Continue the procedure by following
the instructions under “Inflating the
collapsible tire” and then “Lowering the
vehicle” (
page 418).Inflating the collapsible tire
Take the electric air pump out of the
trunk (
page 393).
Warning!G
Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident. Be
sure to use the correct wheel bolts.
Warning!G
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle
could fall off the jack.
!Do not lower the vehicle before inflating the
collapsible tire. Otherwise the rim may be dam-
aged.
Warning!G
Observe instructions on air pump label.

417 Practical hints
Flat tire
1Flap
2Air pump switch
3Electrical plug
4Air hose with pressure gauge and vent
screw
5Union nut
Open flap1 on the air pump.
Pull out electrical plug3 and air hose
with pressure gauge4.
Make sure the vent screw on air
hose4 is closed.
Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve.
Screw union nut5 onto the tire valve.
Insert electrical plug3 into vehicle
cigarette lighter socket (
page 249).
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position1.
or
Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button on the gear selector lever once
without depressing the brake pedal.
Press I on electric air pump switch2.
The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the tire.
Inflate the tire to approximately 51 psi
(3.5 bar).
This takes about 5 minutes for the col-
lapsible tire. Air hose4 and union
nut5 can become hot during infla-
tion. Exercise proper caution to avoid
burning yourself when using the equip-
ment.
Press 0 on electric air pump switch2.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0.
or
Press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
on the gear selector lever twice without
depressing the brake pedal.
The electric air pump should now be
switched off.
If the tire inflation pressure is above
51 psi (3.5 bar), release excess tire in-
flation pressure using the vent screw.
!Do not operate the air pump longer than
8 minutes without interruption. Otherwise it may
overheat.
You may operate the air pump again after it has
cooled off.


439 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelCLS 550
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset (front axle)1.38 in (28 mm)
Wheel offset (rear axle)0.71 in (18 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires
-
Winter tires1,2
2Not available as factory equipment.
245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
!Winter tires on rims with different wheel
offset front vs. rear cannot be rotated.

440 Technical data
Rims and tires
ModelCLS 550 (AMG Sport Package*)CLS 63 AMG
Rims (light alloy)8.5Jx18H28.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset0.98 in (25 mm)0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires
– –
Winter tires1,2
2Not available as factory equipment.
245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
ModelCLS 63 AMG (Performance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)8.5Jx19H2
Wheel offset0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires
–
Winter tires1,2,3
2Not available as factory equipment.3Maximum permissible vehicle speed of 137 mph (220 km/h).
245/35 R19 93V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

441 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelCLS 550CLS 550 (AMG Sport Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5Jx18H28.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset1.10 in (28 mm)0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires
245/40 R18 93Y255/40 ZR18 95Y
or
255/40 ZR18 99Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires1245/40 R18 93V M+S –
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9.5Jx18H29.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset1.30 in (33 mm)1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires1,2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
275/35 R18 95Y285/35 ZR18 97Y
or
285/35 ZR18 101Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires1,2275/35 R18 95V M+S –

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.