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X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt and
remove it.
X Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt :.
X Remove the remaining bolts.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the wheel
bolts and wheel hub threads.
X Remove the wheel.
Attaching the spare wheel G
Warning!
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged
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 tightened
wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Make sure to
use the correct wheel bolts. G
Warning!
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. Wheel bolt
: must be used for light alloy
rims. Wheel bolt ; must be used for the
Minispare wheel. The wheel bolts for the
Minispare wheel are located in the trunk with
the Minispare wheel.
! Wheel bolts ; must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel. The use of
any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts ;
for the Minispare wheel will damage the
vehicle’s brakes. G
Warning!
Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.
X Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel
hub.
! To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while
installing first wheel bolt. X
Guide the spare wheel onto the alignment
bolt and push it on.
X Insert the wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
X Unscrew the alignment bolt.
X Install the last wheel bolt and tighten it
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Same size tires
CL 550 4MATIC
18" wheels Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
8.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires
48,49,50 255/45 R18 99H M+S
Winter tires
48,49,51 255/45 R18 99V M+S
i CL 550 4MATIC (Sport Package)
CL 550 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package)
CL 600
CL 600 (Sport Package)
18" wheels Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
8.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
Winter tires
48,49,51 255/45 R18 99V M+S
i CL 550 4MATIC
19" wheels Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
8.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires
48,52 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S
CL 550 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package)
19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
8.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires
48 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S
CL 63 AMG
CL 63 AMG (Performance Package)
CL 65 AMG
19" wheels AMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
8.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
Winter tires
48,49,51 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S
i48
Radial-ply tires.
49 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
50 USA only.
51 Not available as factory equipment.
52 Must not be used with snow chains. 488
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Mixed size tires
CL 600
53 18" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
8.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires
54 255/45 R18 99H M+S
Rear axle Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
9.5 J x 18 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires
54,55 275/45 R18 103H M+S
CL 600
19" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
8.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires
54 255/40 R19 100V XL (Extra Load)
M+S
Rear axle Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
9.5 J x 19 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
All-season tires
54,55 275/40 R19 101V M+S
CL 63 AMG
CL
63
AMG (Performance Package)
CL 65 AMG 20" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
8.5 J x 20 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
Summer tires
54 255/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
9.5 J x 20 H2
1.69 in (43 mm)
Summer tires
54,55 275/35 ZR20 XL (Extra Load)
53
USA only.
54 Radial-ply tires.
55 Must not be used with snow chains. Rims and tires
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Viscosity grades for engine oils
Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
Engine oil additives
! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine. Damage or
malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty. Air conditioning refrigerant
R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning
system.
! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur. Brake fluid
G
Warning!
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of
the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere.
Under extremely strenuous operating
conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system, thus
reducing the system’s efficiency. Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance
Booklet for replacement interval.
Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz
is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center will provide you with additional
information. Premium unleaded gasoline
G
Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your
health.
! To maintain the engine’s durability and
performance, premium unleaded gasoline
must be used.
If premium unleaded gasoline is not
available and low octane gasoline is used,
follow these precautions:
R Have the fuel tank only partially filled
with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up
with premium unleaded gasoline as soon
as possible.
R Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt
acceleration.
R Do not exceed an engine speed of
3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a
light load such as two persons and no
luggage.
R Do not exceed 2
/ 3 of maximum
accelerator pedal position if the vehicle Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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