2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS snow chains

Observe the following guidelines when using
snow chains:
R
Use
of snow chains is not permissible with
all wheel/tire combinations ( Y page 291).
R Use snow chains in pairs and on rear
wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s
mounting instructions.
! If snow chains are mounted to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the body
or axle components. The tires or the vehicle
could be damaged as a result.
R Only use snow chains that are approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center will be glad to advise you on
this subject.
R Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check local
and state laws before installing snow
chains.
R Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel.
i When driving with snow chains, you may
wish to switch off the ESP ®
(Y page 59)
before setting the vehicle in motion. This
will improve the vehicle’s traction. Winter driving instructions
G
Warning!
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe
and from around the vehicle with the engine
running. Otherwise, deadly carbon monoxide
(CO) gases may enter vehicle interior
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
To

assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, open
a window slightly on the side of the vehicle
not facing the wind. G
Warning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing

point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges. G
Warning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result

in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.
The most important rule for slippery or icy
roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt
acceleration, braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control
system under such conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, shift
the automatic transmission to neutral
position N. Try to keep the vehicle under
control by corrective steering action.
i For information on driving with snow
chains, see “Snow chains” ( Y page 208).
Road salts and chemicals can adversely
affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce the
normal brake effect.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically when
traveling at length on salt-strewn roads can
bring road-salt-impaired braking efficiency
back to normal.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven on
salt-treated roads, the braking efficiency
should be tested as soon as possible after
driving is resumed. G
Warning!
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
maneuvers. Winter driving
209
Operation
219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US
d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 209 Z

Mixed size tires
CLS 550
18" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
8.5 J x 18 H2
1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires
24,25 245/40 R18 93Y MOExtended
Rear axle Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
9.5 J x 18 H2
1.30 in (33 mm)
Summer tires
24,25,26 275/35 R18 95Y MOExtended
CLS 550
27 18" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
8.5 J x 18 H2
1.10 in (28 mm)
All-season tires
24 245/40 R18 93V M+S
Rear axle Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset
9.5 J x 18 H2
1.30 in (33 mm)
All-season tires
24,26 275/35 R18 95V M+S
CLS 550 (AMG Sport Package)
27
CLS 550 (Grand Edition) 18" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires
24 255/40 ZR18 99Y XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy)
9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires
24,26 285/35 ZR18 101Y XL
(Extra Load)
24
Radial-ply tires.
25 Must
be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles), tire pressure loss warning
system (Canada vehicles), or Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Canada vehicles) only.
26 Must not be used with snow chains.
27 USA only. 294
Rims and tires
Technical data
219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US
d2ureepe,
Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 294

CLS 550
28
CLS 63 AMG 19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset
0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires
29 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy)
9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset
1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires
29,30 285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
CLS 63 AMG
(Performance Package)
19" wheels Front axle AMG rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset
0.98 in (25 mm)
Summer tires
29 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load)
Winter tires
29,31 245/35 R19 93V XL (Extra Load)
M+S
i Rear axle AMG rims (light alloy)
9.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset
1.10 in (28 mm)
Summer tires
29,30 285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
Winter tires
29,30,31 275/30 R19 96V XL (Extra Load)
M+S
i 28
Canada only.
29 Radial-ply tires.
30 Must not be used with snow chains.
31 Not available as factory equipment. Rims and tires
295Technical data
219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US
d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 295 Z

Spare wheel
! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation
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 tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure
given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.
i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires. CLS 550 (all models) CLS 63 AMG CLS 63 AMG
(Performance Package)
Rim (steel)
Wheel offset
4.0 B x 17 H2
1.34 in (34 mm) — —
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset
— 6.0 B x 18 H2
0.98 in (25 mm) 6.5 B x 19 H2
0.55 in (14 mm)
Minispare tire
32 T 155/70 R17 110M — —
Collapsible tire
32 — 175/55-18 95P 175/50-19 97P
Recommended
tire inflation
pressure
61 psi (4.2 bar) 51 psi (3.5 bar) 51 psi (3.5 bar)
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
For information on tested and approved
products, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA
only). G
Warning!
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons
or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service

fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
32 Must not be used with snow chains. 296
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Technical data
219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US
d2ureepe,
Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 296