2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG torque

95 Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP®
(CLS 63 AMG only)
When you switch off the ESP
®

the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle

the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip

the traction control will still apply the
brakes to a spinning wheel

the ESP® operates while you are brak-
ing

you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic*

the cruise control or Distronic* switch
off if currently activated
Warning!G
When the ESP® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
®.
!Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
tended period with the ESP® switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Warning!G
The ESP® should not be switched off during
normal driving. Disabling of the system will
result in the following:

no restriction to engine torque

loss of system supported traction
control
“ESP
® O F F ” i s d e s i g n e d f or driving on closed
tracks when the natural oversteer and un-
dersteer characteristics are desired and re-
quires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESP®.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a spare
wheel is mounted.

327 Operation
Tires and wheels
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 295).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 393) and
(
page 412).
Warning!G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Only use Genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.

418 Practical hints
Flat tire
Detach the electric air pump.
Stow electrical plug3 and air hose4
behind flap1 and place the air pump
back in the trunk.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, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft
(130 Nm).
Before storing the jack in the trunk, it
should be fully collapsed.
Warning!G
Follow recommend inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout)
because they are more likely to become
punctured or damaged by road debris,
potholes, etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.
iVehicles with Advanced TPMS*:
Do not activate the tire inflation pressure moni-
tor (
page 309) until a full size wheel/tire with
functioning sensor has been placed back into
service on the vehicle.
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
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
iWrap the damaged wheel in the protective
film that comes with the spare wheel and put the
wheel in the trunk.
You can also place the damaged wheel down into
the spare wheel well. In this case, you must stow
the luggage bowl in the trunk.


437 Technical data
Engine
Engine
ModelCLS 550 (219.372)1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equip-
ment.
CLS 63 AMG (219.377)1
Engine273156
Mode of operation4-stroke engine, gasoline injection4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders88
Bore3.86 in (98.00 mm)4.02 in (102.20 mm)
Stroke3.56 in (90.50 mm)3.72 in (94.60 mm)
Total piston displacement333.3 cu in (5461 cm3)378.8 cu in (6 208 cm3)
Compression ratio10.7:111.3:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349382 hp/6 000 rpm2
(285 kW/6 000 rpm)
507 hp/6 800 rpm2
(378 kW/6 800 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349391lb-ft/2800rpm - 4800rpm
(530 Nm/2 800 rpm - 4 800 rpm)465 lb-ft/5 200 rpm
(630 Nm/5 200 rpm)
Maximum engine speed6 500 rpm7 200 rpm
Firing order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-81-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt2 404 mm2360 mm

446 Technical data
Electrical system
ModelCLS 550CLS 63 AMG
Generator (alternator)14 V/180 A14 V/180 A
Starter motor12 V/1.7 kW12 V/2.1 kW
Battery12 V/100 Ah12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugsBosch F8 DPP 332U
NGK PFR 5R-11NGK ILZKAR7A10
Electrode gap0.039 in (1.00 mm)0.039 in (1.00 mm)
Tightening torque18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)15 - 18.5 lb-ft (20 -25 Nm)

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